Monday, January 30, 2012

Anything And Everything HANDMADE

I thought it was a good time to have an everything post. That means, if you made it, you can post it this week. No themes, colors, holidays to restrict you. Post whatever you want as long as it is handmade.

Here are some ways to earn entries into the giveaway.
***GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Jewelry Makers Giveaway***
I have put together a variety of items such as beads, findings, pendants, charms, etc. for this giveaway. You must leave a separate comment for each of the tasks you complete with a link to where you posted (if applicable). Each comment will be an entry. Certain tasks will be worth more entries as noted. You only have to leave one comment per task and I’ll add you extra entries before I use the randomizer to pick the winner. Below are tasks that you can perform to gain entries.
1.) Follow “It’s A Handmade World” blog. (If you already do, just say so in a comment).
2.) Follow Hopes And Dreams Studio on Facebook using link to the left. (If you already do, just say so in a comment).
3.) Leave a link and comment about this giveaway or blog on your blog.
4.) Add our button to your blog.
5.) Leave a comment and link on your Facebook about this giveaway or blog.
6.) Leave a comment and link on your Twitter about this giveaway or blog.
7.) Pin this blog to your Pinterest.
8.) Add a link and comment to any other site or blog that you have about this one.
9.) Leave me a comment with 5 possible theme ideas that are not Holiday or Color related.
10.) Sign up for Listia under my code. It is free. The link is at the bottom of the post. ( I get a lot of vintage brooches and some other great things there.) - 5 Entries
11.) Get 3 people to follow this blog. Have them leave a comment saying that you referred them. – 3 Entries
12.) Donate an item or $10 gift certificate from your shop to be given away. You will also get featured in a post, a button on my sidebar, and other exposure during the time that I give away your item. – 10 Entries
You do not have to perform all of these tasks. This giveaway is for fun and to help us grow together and gain even more exposure. Not to mention, a great giveaway of things to add to your stash. The winner will be selected on Monday, February 13th. That gives you two weeks left to play. You will need to be completed with your comments by Saturday, February 11th. This is a Blog Hop!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

PURPLE PASSIONS

I want to see all of those beautiful shades of purples that you have created.

Amethyst is the birthstone for all of you February babies. Here is a little about this beautiful stone. AMETHYST IS THE STONE OF SPIRITUALITY.
Angelic: Violet - Archangel Zadkiel is the Archangel of forgiveness, mercy, tolerance, and transmutation of negative energy and his color is violet. Helps you when you are stuck in negative emotions such as anger, hatred, and guilt.
MetaPhysical Healing Properties: Amethyst is a stone of the mind. It helps to bring calmness and clarity where there is anxiety and confusion. Wear Amethyst if you want to get in touch with your intuition, your feelings, or your values. Amethyst helps one learn of all things spiritual, mystic and psychic. Especially aids sobriety; alcohol, food, sex, and other addictions.
Color: Amethyst ranges in color from light lavender to dark purple. Violet is the color of Spirituality.
Physical Healing Properties: Boosts productions of hormones, calms nervous system, insomnia, hearing, digestive tract, heart. Insomnia, headaches, hearing disorders, posture and skeletal system, stomach, skin, and teeth. As an elixir in the treatment of arthritis.
Negates: Over indulgence, grief, anger, guilt, fear, rage, confusion, impatience, and resentment, Insomnia, nightmares
Accentuates: Cleanses, cleansing, purifies, restructures and renews. Fosters psychic abilities, spiritual awareness, contentment, peace, stability, serenity, forgiveness, tolerance
***GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Jewelry Makers Giveaway***
I have put together a variety of items such as beads, findings, pendants, charms, etc. for this giveaway. You must leave a separate comment for each of the tasks you complete with a link to where you posted (if applicable). Each comment will be an entry. Certain tasks will be worth more entries as noted. You only have to leave one comment per task and I’ll add you extra entries before I use the randomizer to pick the winner. Below are tasks that you can perform to gain entries.
1.) Follow “It’s A Handmade World” blog. (If you already do, just say so in a comment).
2.) Follow Hopes And Dreams Studio on Facebook using link to the left. (If you already do, just say so in a comment).
3.) Leave a link and comment about this giveaway or blog on your blog.
4.) Add our button to your blog.
5.) Leave a comment and link on your Facebook about this giveaway or blog.
6.) Leave a comment and link on your Twitter about this giveaway or blog.
7.) Pin this blog to your Pinterest.
8.) Add a link and comment to any other site or blog that you have about this one.
9.) Leave me a comment with 5 possible theme ideas that are not Holiday or Color related.
10.) Sign up for Listia under my code. It is free. The link is at the bottom of the post. ( I get a lot of vintage brooches and some other great things there.) - 5 Entries
11.) Get 3 people to follow this blog. Have them leave a comment saying that you referred them. – 3 Entries
12.) Donate an item or $10 gift certificate from your shop to be given away. You will also get featured in a post, a button on my sidebar, and other exposure during the time that I give away your item. – 10 Entries
You do not have to perform all of these tasks. This giveaway is for fun and to help us grow together and gain even more exposure. Not to mention, a great giveaway of things to add to your stash.
The winner will be selected on Monday, February 13th. That gives you three weeks to play. You will need to be completed with your comments by Saturday, February 11th.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Valentines Don't Have To Be Red

It is time to shop for that special someone for Valentine's Day but that doesn't mean the perfect gift has to be red or even pink for that matter. I'd like to see possible Valentine gifts that could be any color, match any personality, or match a specific personality. This should be amazing.

Also, one of my items was featured in a contest and I could use some votes. Could you guys click on the link to the left and vote for Hopes And Dreams Studio please? I really appreciate it. Thank you.

If anyone is interested, a few friends opened a store on Facebook called Brand Name Items For Half The Price where you can post some of your items if you like. Just a suggestion. You might check it out.

I should have details ready for the Jewelry Makers Giveaway next post. Stay tuned for that.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Be My Valentine

We're off to a great start this new year. It's time now to start thinking about those special someones that you would like to get a gift for on Valentine's Day. Here are some great suggestions posted by wonderful handmade artisans.

For all of you posting, if you have blogs, facebook, twitter, pinterest, etc., I'm asking you to post and share a link to this post. Thanks for your help in advance. It's amazing how many we reach when we work together.

I am working on my second give away. The first one was for card makers and scrap bookers. This one will be for jewelry makers. I'll let you know more about it soon. But for now, Get to posting!!! :)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

January And All Its Splendor

Well its January. Time of starting anew and letting go of what was. Post your items that represent January for you. This could mean Garnet, reds, new beginnings, winter weather, or whatever it means to you.

On another note, It's hard coming up with themes every week. I could use some help from you guys. Please leave a comment with possible themes for the upcoming year.

Happy New Year to all!