Enter to win this Necklace!

I made this necklace for you!  I hope you like it.  It's black beads on black chain with silver accents.  It will go with everything!  I showed it to my daughter and she wants it (that's always a good sign!).

I made one for myself too, here it is:

If you would like to enter my drawing for this necklace and earring giveaway here's how:

To enter the drawing, leave a comment letting me know that you want to enter with your contact information.

And.....

If you share my giveaway on your blog, your name will be entered to win 2 extra times! Just leave me a comment after you announce my giveaway on your blog and I will put your name in the drawing once for the comment and twice for sharing....that's THREE entries!  And, I look forward to coming to your blog to visit!

The drawing will be held on my birthday, March 19th at noon PST.

Good Luck!

Let's make a new necklace (out of an old one!)

Are you ready to make some new jewelry?  If you have been following my blog, you already know that I LOVE to make new things out of old things.  

I found two necklaces at a yard sale,  I took them apart to get the beads.

Here are my instructions on how to make the necklace using chain, beads and O rings.

I took a pin (this pin is made for jewelry making), placed a small bead, large bead, small bead on it.

Then I bent the pin with my pliers and snipped off the excess.  Next I curled the pin to make a loop.

I repeated that process until all the beads were done.

Next, I took an 0 ring and I opened it and used it to attach the bead to a chain.

I alternated large and small beads. For a little extra bling, I added some small silver beads close to the chain. 

I made a necklace for ME and.....I made another one for YOU! I also made a bracelet for myself out of the left over beads.  I can't wait to wear it!  It will go with everything. 

Yes, that's right!  I'm giving this away.   I will write a separate post letting you know how you can enter to win this necklace and earrings set.

Did you like the instruction to go along with the necklace?  I really want to try my hand at making a video.  Check back soon.

WINNER!!

Thank you soooo much to everyone who took the time to vote for our band.  I can't even tell you how much that meant to me.  Our band is "older" people and we play for "older" people....lots of times the people at our shows don't even have email.  When we are competing with the younger people...well, they can just send out a text to all their friends and just like magic the votes come pouring in.  That just makes the results even sweeter for us, we made it to #9 out of 365 bands.  Top Ten....WOO HOO!

And, now for the winner of my shoe flowers.....drum roll please.....

Karie of http://karieschiccreations.blogspot.com/

I just love Karie's blog.  She is so creative and I think that we have tons in common.   

Thank you to everyone who commented and voted....I'm sending you ALL virtual HUGS AND KISSES!

I'm giving these away!!!

Yes!  These beautiful Flowers can be yours!

Here they are on a pair of sandals:

I'm in a Classic Rock band called Crystal Image and we were voted #11 last year on KCRA's "A List".  Right now we are number 8 and the voting ends on May 18.  Would you take just a minute to vote for us?  I would be so very grateful!!

click here to vote:  http://ctvr.us/crystalimage

All you need to vote is an email address, and you don't have to live in this area. 

If you do vote for us, leave me a comment and I will draw a name from the comments and send you this pair of Shoe Flowers that I made.  They are fabulous (if I may say so myself) and they go on anything. They would look great on a pair of flip flops, sandals, as a bracelet or necklace, pinned on a sweater or tied on to your purser. And, if you already voted....THANK YOU!  And, yes, of course you can enter!

And....if you post my giveaway on your blog, I will add your name in twice, for a total of 3 entries!!!
Recap:

Vote for the band =  1 entry   
(leave a comment to let me know that you voted...thanks!)

Share on your blog = 2 entries  
(let me know in your comment that you shared..thanks!)


Drawing will be on May 19th

If you want to read more about our band, check out my other blog:  http://stephaniesbandblog.blogspot.com

Thank you thank you thank you!!

Stephanie

05-11-11 P.S.  Voting update.  I want to thank all of you out there in the blogging world for helping me!!  We are hovering at our position, the voting is intensifying this last few days.  Without your votes I'm sure we would be moving in the wrong direction!   Only 7 more days!

OWOH WINNERS!!

 I was supposed to draw my winners on Feb 17th!  That very day we had a huge storm and our power was out for 4 days, and even on Monday...it kept going off!  I've been catching up ever since!   So, I am JUST NOW announcing my winners for the One World One Heart giveaway.  And, just in time, because ANOTHER big storm is coming in as I write this!!  Ugh....please send me positive thoughts to keep our electricity ON!!

Here are my two winners:

Lynne at http://islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.com/

and

Wanda at http://needlewings.blogspot.com/

Congratulations!  

Thank you to all who stopped by to visit during OWOH.  I look forward to getting to know you better!!

One World One Heart 2011- ECO bag

It's time for the magic carpet ride again!!  I'm so excited!!  I've been waiting and waiting for this.  This will be my 3rd year to participate and each year I have had the most fun visiting blogs from all over the world.  Each participant gives something away and let me tell you...it's incredible how many talented and creative people there are!  I have been so lucky to receive many precious treasures!

I'm so happy to meet you!  I love blogging and I have loved meeting all the terrific bloggers out there.  My name is Stephanie, I'm married to my high school sweetheart (very cool guy!), empty nester (woo hoo!), I'm a grandma and I live in the mountains of Northern California.  I like to make things, usually with fabric.  Since I joined a Rock band (read all about it http://stephaniesbandblog.blogspot.com), I haven't had as much time to create....or at least my creation has taken a different track! 

For the OWOH occasion, I am giving away TWO of my latest creations, a handy ECO friendly tote/shopping bag that folds up for travel.  I made these for Christmas and got lots of compliments.  You can keep it in the car or leave it in your suitcase.  There will be TWO winners!

The tote/shopping back opened:

And here is the same bag rolled up and closed with a velcro flap, it looks like a cute little purse:

This is the second bag opened out.  And, this one is reversible:

There is a large pocket on the outside:

You fold it the long way and roll it up with the handles out:

This is the bag all folded up, it has velcro to keep it closed:

If you like these bags and would like instructions to make your  own, let me know and I will post them.  It's a very simple process.

To enter, please leave your name and email address.  If you don't put your email address, I have to go searching for it and when there are hundreds....that can be a lot of searching!!  If you win, I will notify you by email. 

The drawing is February 17th.  I will announce the winners here on my blog the following day. 

You simply MUST take the trip around the world with me and experience all the wonderful blogs.  

Visit the One World One Heart headquarters here:  http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/one-world-one-heart-1.html  

I have to say how much I just LOVE Lisa's artwork...isn't it wonderful??

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your trip!