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Monday, May 14, 2012

the "just because" giveaway {!!} (closed)

Just because it's been long promised on this blog--and just because it's time to party, readers! Three amazing sponsors are giving away items from their business/shops! {thank you. :)} Here's a bit about each sponsor, what they do, and what YOU are getting.

 Bree Holloway <--see blog

--who is she?

I'm a quirky little person. As in, I'm five foot two, wear pink, eat chocolate, drink coffee, draw, blog design, snap pictures, listen to bagpipe music, play with my pointe shoes, wear high heels, pretend to be good at fashion, read my Bible, pray, love to spend time with Jesus, act like a dork, have picnics during the golden hour, drool over lovely and expensive cameras, sing horribly but have fun anyway, smile shyly, dance in the rain, take dorky self-pictures, and then eat chocolate again. :) 

--about her shop:

Aeronautical Graphics was established in 2010, and started off as nothing more than a 2 follower site with a few tutorials, and some very basic free designs. I have been so blessed as to now be proud of my little site, and the graphics I produce, instead of wishing they were like others I had seen. The Lord has blessed me so much on this journey, and I can't believe I've made it this far! 

--what she's offering:

1 free blog design from Aeronautical Graphics! Bree offers a wide range of packages, including complete template makeovers, blog buttons, signatures, headers, etc. Her work is gorgeous, professional, clean. Plus Bree's a really neat person--a gal with a beautiful spirit, spunk, and someone I'm quickly becoming good friends with. (in fact, I'm looking forward to working with her myself soon. The all-new LPSoaS coming right up!)

 

 
{examples of Bree's work}


--who is she?

I'm a 27 year old, vintage jewelry loving, home decorating, spray painting, purse and shoe collecting, crazy aunt to one nephew and a niece on the way. I love color, puppies, IKEA, home makeover blogs, flowers, clean counter tops, and 90 degree weather. Unfortunately, I live in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, so I don't get much of the latter! 

--about her shop:

My shop is geared toward vintage inspired, romantic jewelry. I love using flowers, LOTS of color, and unique items to bring happiness to my jewelry. I look at every necklace I create as a little piece of myself, and I hope their new owners love them as much as I do. 

My Facebook page
My Twitter page
My other Etsy shop


--what she's offering:

The stunning Asymmetrical Orange and Amazonite Rose Necklace from her shop, Brittany Chavers Studio

Asymmetrical Orange and Amazonite Rose Necklace Buy 3 Get 1 Free

Item description (as listed in the shop) : A large orange, acrylic rose cabochon sits atop an antique brass filigree. 6 amazonite stone beads follow the eye catching pendant for a beautiful, vintage inspired look! It is finished off with antique brass chain. Necklace measures 18” long with a lobster clasp. I can change the length of the chain at no extra cost. If you would like the length of the chain to be altered, just let me know.


Asymmetrical Orange and Amazonite Rose Necklace Buy 3 Get 1 Free 


Isn't it lovely? Chunky yet elegant--love the combination of muted-orange and cool turquoise. Very unique. I'd love to know how you style this necklace, whoever is lucky enough to win this item! :)

Lauren

--who is she? 

I'm a homeschooled, Christian, senior in high school who loves music, tea, and reading. I'm the third of seven children. 

--about her shop:

I recently discovered my love of jewelry making and opened this shop. {FlowerchildJewelsI also have an Etsy shop in which I sell doll clothes. 

--what she's offering: 

(Lauren says) I would like to give away my Jasmine Earrings. They are sweet little lavender and silver dangles and perfect for Spring and Summer. All of my earrings are on silver ear wires to make them safe for sensitive ears. :) 

Jasmine Earrings. Pretty lilac glass bead earrings on sterling wires for Spring.

Item description (as listed in shop):  The Jasmine earrings feature a beaded dangle of lilac beads with silver accents. 

Jasmine Earrings. Pretty lilac glass bead earrings on sterling wires for Spring. Jasmine Earrings. Pretty lilac glass bead earrings on sterling wires for Spring.

Ok, so these are soo dainty and adorable! I could see pairing them with a Regency gown for an English Country Dance Ball--yet they are absolutely perfect for every day wear. Imagine these soft, feminine little earrings with casual jeans or dressier skirt. {so versatile!} Just a touch of romance. Yep,I approve. 

Guidelines for entry
Please remember to separate your comments. Otherwise they will be disqualified.  

To enter: Visit Bree, Brittany, and Lauren's shops and tell me your favorite item. {for Bree, expound on the sort of blog design you are interested in. ie, complete makeover, header only, etc.} 1 comment.

For extra entries

-favorite Brittany Chavers and FlowerChildJewels on Etsy. comments.
-follow Like Pearls Slipping off a String via Google Friend Connect. 3 comments.
-follow LPSoaS on Pinterest. 2 comments.
-Share the giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Pinterest, Tumbler, or Google+. 1 comment for each.
-add Brittany and FlowerChildJewels to your Etsy circles: 2 comments.
-follow Bree's personal blog, He Designs My Life: 1 comment.

Giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address. Please include an email address with your entry comment so I can contact the winner. The giveaway runs May 14th-24th {ending at11:00 PM est. time}.
--The winners will be randomly picked and announced may 25th. 

86 comments:

  1. I'm entering this giveaway.. BUT I am NOT interested in winning the blog design.. :) I already have it being done..

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  2. IF I werent already having my blog design being done.. I'd love Bree's snazzy girl package!

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  3. I just love Brittany's "Asymmetrical Orange Poppy Necklace"!! gorgeous!

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  4. I really like Lauren's "Edith Earrings"!! (:

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  5. thanks sooo much for this!! :)

    my email : oldbluejeans98@gmail.com

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  6. I've known about Bree's contribution to this giveaway for a bit of time — one of the advantages to having a sister who is also one of the sponsors ;) — but I didn't know the other prizes would be so lovely! I don't think I am allowed to enter for Bree's design, but I shall still place my name in the bowl for either the earrings or necklace . . .

    Favorite item in Brittany's shop: Asymmetrical Spring Pink Rose Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/listing/73047212/asymmetrical-spring-pink-rose-necklace)

    Favorite item in Lauren's shop: The Edith Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/listing/98104267/edith-necklace-a-pretty-chain-necklace)

    Thanks for hosting this fabulous, "just for fun" giveaway, Michaela!

    — Elizabeth Rose
    literarylaneblog@gmail.com

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  7. My favorite item from Bree's shop is the Snazzy girls package.

    My favorite item from Brittany's shop is this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77391437/light-yellow-and-grey-rose-bracelet-buy

    and my favorite item from Lauren's shop is this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/96870059/the-sybil-necklace-an-elegant-pearl-and

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  8. I hearted Brittany Chavers and FlowerChildJewels on etsy 1/2

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  9. I hearted Brittany Chavers and FlowerChildJewels on etsy 2/2

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  10. I follow LPSoaA on Pinterest! 1/2

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  11. I follow LPSoaA on Pinterest! 2/2

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  12. I added Brittany and FlowerChildJewels to my etsy circles. 1/3

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  13. I added Brittany and FlowerChildJewels to my etsy circles. 2/2

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  14. I follow Bree's personal blog!

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  15. I posted about this giveaway on Facebook!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beloved-Star/145371192220659

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  16. I posted about this giveaway on Google+.

    https://plus.google.com/u/0/115928711180747239313/posts/NyRPpX3ghj1

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  17. Ooops! I missed the one comment part, so please just delete the last comment..

    Bree's design of her blg {He designs my life} is my favorite.

    My fav from Brittany is the Simple Ivory Chrysanthemum necklace.

    My fav from Lauren are her Edith earrings:)

    {sorry again for the last comment, LOL:)

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  18. I ♥ Brittany and Lauren on Etsy:)

    ~Rebecca
    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  19. I ♥ Brittany and Lauren on Etsy:)

    ~Rebecca
    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  20. I follow LPSoaS via GFC!:)

    ~Rebecca
    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  21. I follow LPSoaS via GFC!:)

    ~Rebecca
    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  22. I follow LPSoaS via GFC!:)

    ~Rebecca
    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  23. I already follow you on Pinterest {the name is Rebecca LeAnne}

    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  24. I already follow you on Pinterest {the name is Rebecca LeAnne}

    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  25. Added Brittany and Lauren to my Etsy circle:)

    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  26. Added Brittany and Lauren to my Etsy circle:)

    rebecca.rigsby95@gmail.com

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  27. I love the lace white flower headband at Brittany's etsy shop!
    I follow your blog.
    Thanks for doing the giveaway!

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  28. Oh my goodness. I just realized that I did that first part wrong. :( Sorry about that! Here's what I wrote, all combined in one comment:

    I would probably just order a header from Bree.

    My favorite item in Brittany's shop is the pair of aqua rose earrings.

    My favorite item in Lauren's shop is the Edith earrings.

    God bless you!
    Joy :)

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  29. I follow you via Google Friend Connect.

    1/3

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  30. I follow you via Google Friend Connect.

    2/3

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  31. I follow you via Google Friend Connect.

    3/3

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  32. I shared about your giveaway on Pinterest!

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  33. I would love to enter! :)

    From Bree's blog, I'd love the Snazzy Girl package. I would love the blog design (should I win it) to have the main colors be yellow and blue (at this point).

    From Brittany's shop I like either the Red Crystal Earrings or the Antique Copper Leafy Tree Earrings. I couldn't decide which. :)

    And then from Lauren's shop I like either the Juliette Earrings or the Jasmine Earrings. :)

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  34. I hearted Brittany Chavers and Flower Child Jewels on Etsy.

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  35. I hearted Brittany Chavers and Flower Child Jewels on Etsy.

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  36. I added Brittany and Flower Child Jewels to my Etsy Circle.

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  37. I added Brittany and Flower Child Jewels to my Etsy Circle.

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  38. I follow Bree personal blog already. :)

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  39. I blogged about it...
    http://thekingsbookworm.blogspot.com/2012/05/twice-charm.html

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  40. I like the simple girl for Bree, lace rose headband from Brittany, and the Sybil necklace from Lauren. All these things are so pretty!

    anna615barton@ec.rr.com

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  41. I favorited Brittany and Lauren on etsy. 1/2

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  42. I favorited Brittany and Lauren on etsy. 2/2

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  43. I follow you on interest and I LOVE your cowboy board. 1/2

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  44. I follow you on pinterest and I LOVE your cowboy board. 2/2

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  45. Added Brittany and flowerchildjewels to my etsy circles. 1/2

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  46. Added Brittany and flowerchildjewels to my etsy circles. 2/2

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  47. Ok, I love Brittney's Asymmetrical Teal and Red necklace (surprise there, right??? lol), oh, and Lauren's Victoria earrings (the little heart is just adorable)... And I like the "Rainbow Lense Photography" banner on Bree's website... A complete makeover from her would be AMAZING... ;)

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  48. I favorited FlowerChildJewels!!! :)

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  49. I favorited Brittany Chaver's shop!!! :)

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  50. I followed Bree's blog!!! :)

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  51. Well, at Bree's shop I'd like to get a signature.
    :-)

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  52. I love these Edith Earrings

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96554854/edith-earrings-coral-glass-beads-and

    1 comment :-)

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  53. I already follow your Pinterest. :-)

    2 comments :-)

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  54. I already follow your Pinterest. :-)

    2 comments :-)

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  55. I blew the dust off of my google+ and re-posted it there. :-)

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  56. I'd love a pretty custom header by Bree for my new food and craft blog!

    At BrittanyChavers' shop it was sooo hard to pick a favorite but I think I would have to choose the Lace White Rose Headband.

    My favorite piece at FlowerChildJewels is The Emma bracelet - such a pretty color!

    stormchasersara at gmail dotcom

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  57. favorited BrittanyChavers on Etsy!

    stormchasersara at gmail dotcom

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  58. favorited FlowerChildJewels on Etsy!

    stormchasersara at gmail dotcom

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  59. followed you on Pinterest!

    stormchasersara at gmail dotcom

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  60. added Brittany to Etsy circle

    stormchasersara at gmail dotcom

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  61. added Lauren to Etsy circle

    stormchasersara at gmail dotcom

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  62. Oh they are all so very lovely! But I have been wanting a piece of jewelry from Brittany's shop. So I'd have to go with Brittany. :) sparklethestars@gmail.com

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  63. From Brittany: http://www.etsy.com/listing/52711999/asymmetrical-lavender-and-cream-rose

    From Lauren:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/96871755/the-emma-bracelet-a-springy-design-of

    From Bree: I'd probably be most interested in a blog header.

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  64. And I follow LPSoaS via Google Friend Connect.

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  65. No need to draw my name for the blog design since I don't have a blog...

    My favorite from Brittany's shop is the Asymmetrical Key and Pearl necklace or the Olive Crystal earrings.

    From Bree's shop, my favorite is the pair of Victoria earrings.

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  66. I follow your blog via GFC.

    mybeagleboo{at}gmail{dot}com

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  67. Favorited Brittany's and Bree's shops.

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  68. Favorited Brittany's and Bree's shops.

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  69. I like this one of Bree's: http://ag-shoppe.blogspot.com/p/portfolio_22.html

    I like this of Brittany's: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66824185/lace-white-rose-headband-buy-3-get-1

    I like this necklace from Lauren: http://www.etsy.com/listing/96870059/the-sybil-necklace-an-elegant-pearl-and

    ~Shiloh
    www.endofthemattersisters.blogspot.com

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