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Nov
3

Bombay Fashions Jewelry Giveaway!

by Brandy

BombayFashions.com, premier online one-stop destination for affordable fashion jewelry and accessories is offering two lucky Not So Average Mama readers the chance to win ANY 1 ITEM from its recently introduced Bella Collection.

Enter for a chance to win one item (chosen site wide within the Bella Collection) from BombayFashions.com’s large selection of statement necklaces, earrings or bangles. Celebrity fans include Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian andRihanna. As with all of my giveaways (unless otherwise noted) the contest is only open to entrants in the 50 United States.

Enter below!

This Giveaway will end on November 19th, 2011!

8 Categories : Contests

Sep
13

Unique Gifts from Around the World!

by Brandy

Whenever I give a gift I look for something unique, or I make something. I found some amazing unique gifts at NOVICA. They carry a huge selection of items. From home decor, corporate gifts, jewelry, etc!

I recently had a chance to shop there to check out some of the products. I never ever ever buy myself jewelry! So that is where I chose to spend my giftcard.

I found a ton of gorgeous rings and necklaces and it was so hard to choose!

This jewelry is from all over the world! You see, NOVICA works with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. I picked out a very pretty ring and necklace. The photograph below was taken by me.

Pretty right? It was so hard to choose. I wanted so many things. I know that next time I am looking for a unique gift this is where I am heading first. Since most of it is hand made by artists you know you are getting something special!

I also need to mention that the shipping was very quick considering these came from other countries. Seemed like it was only days before I received them and they were packaged in cute little gift boxes that included information about the artist that created the pieces.

I was provided a giftcard from NOVICA to purchase the items pictured above to facilitate my review. No compensation was received.
fair trade corporate gifts, green gifts, unique gifts, microfinance

5 Categories : Did You Know?

Sep
9

So Much Girlier than Me…

by Brandy

Morgan is way more girlier than I ever was. She loves make up and is really good at it, me…not so good. She fixes her hair every day, me…maybe once a month. She likes jewelry! She likes it so much that I think she should try making her own. I think she would be pretty good at it.

I found some pandora style beads that she would really like. This would probably be a good hobby for her and I am putting jewelery making supplies on my Christmas Shopping list. She could probably even start herself a little business doing it. She could make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even rings! My friend Jessica just started making rings with vintage buttons, so cute.

I don’t think it would be too expensive to get her set up. Maybe I could find some of the supplies used. I know a lot of people go all out buying tons of supplies because they have an interest in something and then those supplies get shoved in a closet and never used again. I think this would be really fun for her.

What do you think? Have you ever made jewelry? Do you think it is too expensive to get into?

1 Categories : Around Our House

Jul
2

Sentimental Silver

by Brandy

Comments are now closed. I will announce a winner soon!

Sentimental Silver uses pure silver (.999%) to create beautiful pendants. They are completely handmade using recycled silver.Each pendant is customized with your text of choice – so you could use this as a beautiful custom keepsake with your wedding date! You could also have it customized with your husband’s and child’s name. There is no limit to what you could have made at Sentimental Silver! Sentimenal_Jewelry

“Some of my earliest memories are of playing dress up with my Grandmother’s jewelry, and over 30 years later I still find playing dress up just as much fun” says Christi Farr Johnstone, owner of Sentimental Silver ®.

With a lifelong love of crafts, fashion, art, design and all things girly, Christi started Sentimental Silver ® in 2005 and launched her website, www.sentimentalsilver.com, in June 2006. Christi has created a full line of jewelry that women will find versatile and easy to wear for casual or formal occasions. She has combined her lifelong love of crafts and fashion to design pieces that women of all ages can enjoy.

Christi lives in Phoenix (she’s a fourth generation native) with her husband Rick and daughter Isabella.

Christi want’s to give one reader a Personalized Tiny Tag ($35 Value). She is also giving my readers 20% off any order with the coupon code “SALE”.

Want to win?

Main Entry: Visit Sentimental Silver and browse the site. Come back here and leave a comment telling me what you liked best.

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This giveaway ends on July 23, 2009

Categories : Contests

Jun
9

Photo Jewelry Making Giveaway!

by Brandy

Comments are now closed figure8braceletkit What an excellent and fun gift idea! Photo Jewelry Making at home! You can find so many neat items at PhotoJewelryMaking.com. They offer a wide variety of wholesale and retail supplies for making all types of photo jewelry. Read More→