Thursday, July 30, 2009

Today, July 30th, we are Giving Away...(CONTEST CLOSED)


A Necklace, a Bracelet, a Pair of Earrings, and a Set of Bobbi Pins from Crystal B. Handcrafted Jewelry

I have never posted a picture of myself on this site before. I’m shy like that. In fact in a few days (or maybe in a few hours) you might return to this site and the photo will be removed—because, like I said, I’m shy like that.

But for now I have decided to post a picture of myself. Why? Because I received a package from the very talented Crystal B. the other day and inside was a yo-yo (a yo-yo being a very cute headband). I showed my friend the yo-yo and she asked, “When you wear the yo-yo, will you please take a picture of yourself wearing it and send it to me so I will know how to wear it?”

“Sure,” I replied.
And so I did.
And I have since decided to show it to you too.

So with no further ado.
The yo-yo in my hair.
And me.
It's hard to see the yo-yo in this picture, but I wanted to show how the yo-yo makes a distinct division between the front of your hair and the back of your hair, which makes the back of your hair appear to have a little more oomph. And sometimes, the back of my hair (whether it wants to or not) needs a little more oomph!

Here is the yo-yo from an aerial view:
And not only am I wearing a yo-yo in the above photo, but I also have on another piece from Crystal B. I am wearing a lovely double-chained necklace from her shoppe. It is one of my favorites. The blue brightens most any outfit I wear. And I love the little birds which are holding the strand of blue flowers. Very vintage and fun.

Okay, enough about me. Rather, let's focus on Crystal B. and her gorgeous jewelry! Here are just a few more favorites (and by a few I mean several because there are just too many to choose from):

Dainty little gems aren't they?

I happen to own this "queen bee" bracelet and I just adore it. It really is so unique and it is the most perfect shade of pretty pink

Aren't these bobbi pins just fun and whimsical?

This vintage brass carousel actually has horses that turn, so cute.
Oh, Crystal B., how we love your jewelry!

Crystal B. is wonderful in many ways, she even has a necklace dedicated to Stephanie Nielsen, affectionately known to the blogging world as "Nie Nie." All proceeds from the sale of THIS necklace go to the Nie Nie Recovery Fund. (and by the way, it's beautiful.)

Lucky for us, Crystal B. is generously giving away four different items today so that gives you more chances to win, right? You can enter to win up to FOUR times today as long as you live on this fine planet of ours.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry please visit Crystal B.—Handcrafted Jewelry here. Look at Crystal B’s lovely antique jewelry and then return to Give Away Today. In a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you would like if you win.
Example: Jane Doe: I would love any of the tiny little flower earrings

For a third entry, in a NEW comment leave your first and last name and tell us about your current hairstyle. Long, short, dark, light, straight, curly, etc? But most importantly, do you like it?
Example: Jane Doe: My hair is the shortest it has been since the 4th grade. But my hubby likes it and I think it is really fun to wear different accessories in it (like the yo-yo).

And for a fourth entry, change your Facebook status to let your friends know that Give Away Today is giving away the most beautiful vintage jewelry today (be sure to include the link http://www.giveawaytoday.blogspot.com/) Then come back to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and that you have changed your status.
Example: Jane Doe: Status Quo

The winners of the gorgeous antique jewelry from Crystal B.—Handcrafted Jewelry will be announced tomorrow, Friday, July 31st. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to discover our new giveaways for the day. Thanks!

1263 Comments:

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Sheena Perron said...

I like the Bohemian Chic-Felicia earrings, tough decision there are so many cute things.

Brian and Lisa said...

lisa tunquist - i would love the cute floral headband

Brian and Lisa said...

lisa tunquist - my hair is past my shoulders. black and straight. i like it when i can find time to do it.

Where The Wilds Things Are said...

Emily Price-everything is so lovely...I like the Nanette necklace.

Gosfam said...

Leslie Gosney: Vintage Reclaimed - Judith

Denise said...

Denise Hone

Denise said...

Denise Hone: Noir - Minniver

Stefany said...

STefany Pike

Gosfam said...

Leslie Gosney: shoulder length light brown hair, straight (little layers), am satisfied for the moment.

Denise said...

Denise Hone: my hair is medium length, dark and straight. It may be time for a change, but this sure is easy!

Denise said...

Denise Hone: Status Quo

Stefany said...

Stefany Pike LOVES the Vintage reclaimed necklace soooooo much!

The Lucksters said...

Kellie Jorgensen-
Bracelet - Mrs. Minnever

Darbie Versoza said...

Darbie Versoza

Amie said...

amie haroldsen

The Lucksters said...

Kellie Jorgensen- My hair is long and straight. I like it, but need a trim.

Stefany said...

MY hair - UGH - is shoulder length and salt and pepper color. I really need a good cut. I am not happy with it.


P.S.You wanted the truth right?

The Lucksters said...

Kellie Jorgensen-Status Quo

Sheena Perron said...

Sheena Perron: Changed Facebook status

Anonymous said...

Debbie Schwartz. I like the Bohemian Chic earrings. cardeb2@verizon.net

Unknown said...

Amy DeLong
I have long blonde hair,however am looking for change!

ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Debbie Schwartz. cardeb2@verizon.net

udy family said...

kassi udy: vintage necklace

udy family said...

Kassi Udy: pixy cut and I love it.

Darbie said...

Darbie Versoza

I'd love the Edith neckalece! It's so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Debbie Schwartz. My hair is now the shortest it has been in quite a while, just to the bottom of my ears. I think I would like it a bit longer. cardeb2@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

kimberly evans

Amie said...

Amie Haroldsen I love the petite gutte Luella earrings!

Anonymous said...

kristin keller

Anonymous said...

Glenda Hirschi

Amie said...

Amie Haroldsen I have wavy medium-longish hair. I get it highlighted every few months and that's when I love it best!

ABCDErica said...

Erica Sisavat

Darbie said...

Darbie Versoza

my hair is in it's starndard "go-to" do. Natural color (brownihs, and a little blond from the sun) A-line bob. Basic. Classic.

Chad and Becca said...

Rebecca Fish

Darbie said...

Darbie Versoza

Status Quo

Chad and Becca said...

Rebecca Fish
short a line type hair. I like it(most of the time) hehe

ABCDErica said...

Erica Sisavat: The Collier--Edith is beautiful, such complimenting colors!

mommamia said...

Debbie Keith-Mrs. Minnever

mommamia said...

Debbie Keith My hair yuck its medium brown that needs to be colored and it needs to be cut.

ABCDErica said...

Erica Sisavat: I've had my hair medium length, layered, and side bangs. I love it! I've kept to this style a lot, so I think about changing it at times. It's my safety haircut. :)

Andrea said...

andrea shuman: collier pink

Amber said...

Amber Gibson
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

Amber Gibson
I love the Laura Collier!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

Amber Gibson
My hair is pretty short now - slightly longer than my chin and dark brown - all natural color!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Andrea said...

andrea shuman: my hair is currently a short a-line, which I love after my stylist does it. I just can't seem to tame my curly locks into the straight strands of beauty that she accomplishes. So I love my hair for one day every month. The rest of the days I put up with it.

Chief said...

Treasure Hatch

Chief said...

Treasure Hatch

My hair has always been short...i need a haircut right now though so I feel like it's long

Shanda said...

Shanda Nuila: Bohemian Chic Calandra necklace

Shanda said...

Shanda Nuila: I just got straight across bangs, trying to get used to them

nonmuggle85 said...

Megan Leonard - My hair is a little past shoulder length... but I'm actually getting it cut today because all my bangs grew out :(. And it's kinda red-brown.

Heather said...

Heather Mattice: long blonde hair. I like my hair, and I get compliments on it often.

Unknown said...

Jill Ivie

Rachel Leigh said...

Rachel Braegger

Unknown said...

Jill Ivie: I love the Collier - Edith necklace. Gorgeous!

Heather said...

Heather Mattice: Bohemian Chic - Felecia.

Rachel Leigh said...

Rachel Braegger: I love love love the Collier: Nie Nie Necklace. So gorgeous!

nonmuggle85 said...

Megan Leonard - Collier - Emily

Rachel Leigh said...

Rachel Braegger: My hair is long and straight. It won't even curl if I wanted it to...

Unknown said...

Jill Ivie: I have A-line hair that reaches my shoulders and the longest point. I really like and love to wear items like the Bobby Pin No. 19 in it.

Hannah Jones said...

Hannah Jones: any necklace would be awesome

Adam & Brittany Stevenson said...

Brittany Stevenson- I would love any of the flower earrings. I am obsessed right now. Also I love the Gabrielle necklace.

Adam & Brittany Stevenson said...

Brittany Stevenson- long natural blonde hair, straight although naturally wavy. I like it but need a change.

Rach said...

Rachel Valgardson

Rach said...

Rachel Valgardson - My hair is medium length..still easy to do.
If it gets much longer it takes WAY too long to get ready so it gets chopped...that's what history has shown :)

Stacey said...

Stacey McAllister

Rach said...

Rachel Valgardson - I just love everything on her site - I check it often, I have a wish list going for my birthday in September..I think I will get one of each type of jewelry.

Anonymous said...

Trisha Bracken

Melanie said...

Melanie Summers

Stacey said...

Stacey McAllister: I LOVE the Collier Carousel necklace

Nancy said...

Nancy Randle: short hair now. I got a butcher job and went to Suggestions to see Kira -- she has been SO AMAZING ever since. I am scheduled to get another haircut on Tuesday and I can't wait!

Stacey said...

Stacey McAllister: my hair is long...half way down my back, and it's two-toned (blonde on top, dark reddish-brown on bottom) and i LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Trisha Bracken- my hair is long, thick, and brown. It is ready for a haircut. I would like to do something different with it.

Chief said...

Treasure Hatch

I would love some of the "jewelry pieces" you have for hair. I can't wear necklaces or I feel claustrophobic but I love your hair stuff

Jen said...
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Nancy said...

Nancy Randle: Vintage Reclaimed - Chloris

Natalie said...

Natalie Humpherys: Petite Goutte - Estee earrings.

Shannon said...

Shannon Dial

Jen said...

jen smith
Petite Goutte - Estee

Shannon said...

Shannon Dial: I want a yo-yo, and way too much jewelry to name!

NatNeedham said...

Natalie Needham

Natalie said...

Natalie Humpherys: My hair is brown. Just plain, natural brown. But I like it that way. I'm currently trying to grow it out and it's at that in-between stage. Hate that.

Shannon said...

Shannon Dial: My hair is medium length, curly or straight depending on the laziness of my morning. I just got it cut and will like it in a few weeks when it grows out a tad.

Melanie said...

Melanie Summers. I would love to win some bobbi pins - they are very cute!

Jen said...

jen smith
my hair is blonde, mid back and layered. i love my ahir but am on the verge of going just above shoulder length just for something different.

ash met said...

Ashley Metcalf

Melanie said...

Melanie Summers. My hair is a little longer than shoulder lenght and naturally curly.

amy said...

Amy Horsburgh- love the Vint. Reclaimed Counting the Days, soo creative and cool!

amy said...

Amy Horsburgh- my hair is a few inches below my shoulders and I have bangs which are nice until I have to pull my hair back to exercise!

Anika said...

Anika Christensen

Kristen M said...

Kristen Mason: Nie Nie necklace

jeanine said...

Jeanine Crane: I just love love love the Collier - Nie Nie

Rebecca said...

Rebecca Nelson

Craig and Jill said...

Jill Roberts

Rebecca said...

Rebecca Nelson
I love the Nanette

Kristen M said...

Kristen Mason: in between haircuts, so my current style is the top pulled back with a couple bobbi pins, and the rest pulled back in a pony tail/messy bun. :) I need a haircut!

Janelle said...

janelle dudley

Lee said...

Lee Bay: Collier - Emily

Janelle said...

Janelle Dudley: petite fleur adelle earrings

jeanine said...

Jeanine Crane: blonde, almost shoulder length, a little bit of layers. I liked it at first... but I think I'm going to go back to the a-line that I had before.

Anika said...

Anika Christensen: dark brown, short, layered and very thick. I love this cut because it dries fast!

Lee said...

Lee Bay: I have long brunette hair with just a few layers. I'd like it better if I went and got it shaped up better.

Janelle said...

Janelle dudley my hair is fairly short, though it's been three months since I cut it and i really need a trim

Anonymous said...

Amanda J. Davis

Bree said...

Bree Allphin

This is MY Life said...

Kim Smythe

http://kimandjabinsmythe.blogspot.com/

Bree said...

Bree Allphin- My hair is longish and blond. I like it. The cute headband would help in to be spruced up a touch.

Tiffany said...

Tiffany Hillam: I love it all! especially the Bohemian Chic - Aunt Jayna necklace!

Mandy said...

mandy sadler - i like the nie nie

Anonymous said...

Shannon Hagedorn

Jessica said...

Jessica Myrup: I would want the vintage reclaimed-Eliza earrings

Tiffany said...

Tiffany Hillam: my hair is below by shoulders- which is longer than I've ever had it! I do like it- but need it colored!

Anonymous said...

Shannon Hagedorn: The older I get, the shorter my hair gets.

Jessica said...

Jessica Myrup: My hair is dark and currently longer than I have had it in a long time. I like being ableto do a lot more with it.

Mandy said...

mandy sadler - my hair is a short stacked bob kinda thing with blonde light brown and my dark natural brown

Mamushi Love said...

Vicky Harris

Bree said...

Bree Allphin- I really love he Bohemian Chic Calandra necklace, but everything is adorable.

Mamushi Love said...

Vicky Harris: I'd love to have the Collier - Laura neckalce.

Mamushi Love said...

Vicky Harris: My hair is dark, dark brown with some lighter brown due to sun exposure. It's also insanely curly at shoulder length. If I actually straightened it, it'd be about two feet long.

maryelizabethmanning said...

Mary Manning

Anonymous said...

Holley Caldwell

Craig and Jill said...

Jill Roberts I would love to win the Collier-laura necklace

Shanny said...

Shannon Blockburger: I love the Petite Goutte - Luella earrings. So pretty!

Craig and Jill said...

Jill Roberts My hair is brown and short

Anonymous said...

Holley Caldwell: I love the Nanette necklace and and any of the double chain necklaces.

Shanny said...

Shannon Blockburger: I really want a haircut, it's just a matter of finding the time to go get one. My hair is medium length (just past my shoulders). And it's a lovely shade of red, that is completely natural. I would never dye my hair, because I love the color that much!

The Riebeek Family said...

michelle riebeek: vintage reclaimed blossom

Anonymous said...

Holley Caldwell: My hair is very blonde and down to the middle of my back in length. I like to wear it wavy/natural or straightened. I often pin it back with bobby pins, though none as cute as the vintage bobby pins I've seen on the website!

The Riebeek Family said...

michelle riebeek: long brown with some layers. Too hot for summer :(

l + j said...

Liz Hankins

The Riebeek Family said...

michelle riebeek: facebook

l + j said...

Liz Hankins- I am in love with the Nanette necklace. It is pretty and dainty and I want it!

l + j said...

Liz Hankins- my hair is past my shoulders but definitely not long enough. I want it to grow more! I just got it colored brown with a few light "sun streaked" highlights and I love it! Now if it would only grow a little longer it'd be perfect....

Karlene said...

Karlene Robinson

Jake, Mel, and Girls said...

Melissa Martinez: I love the Aunt Jayna necklace.

Hannah Q. Parris said...

Hannah Parris

Anonymous said...

Dena Richins

Karlene said...

Karlene Robinson:any of those cute earrings

Jake, Mel, and Girls said...

Melissa Martinez: My hair is short, cut in an A-line. My hair color is between a brown and auburn I would say. I like my cut, not sure how I feel about my color, but what do you do when it's natural?.... Go fake! :)

Anonymous said...

Dena Richins- My hair is long and dark brown which is a switch from my usually short and blonde hair. I do like it long but it's harder to get used to the brown.

Hannah Q. Parris said...

Hannah Parris: Little Lanterns earrings or the Edith Collier...really tough choice..she has been a fav Etsy seller of mine for a while now!

Hannah Q. Parris said...

Hannah Parris: I'm blonde, shoulder length in layers that is growing out. It's not where I want it yet, but tolerable until I get it to about my shoulder blades.

Trudy Mickelle Stanton said...

Trudy Stanton

Pink Heather said...

Heather Hopkins: Vintage reclaimed - Counting the Days

Trudy Mickelle Stanton said...

Trudy Stanton: How do I pick one thing I want, so I won't. I would like the Collier Carousel Necklace and also the Vintage Nettie Earrings

Trudy Mickelle Stanton said...

Trudy Stanton: I have long straight parted on the side blonde hair. I love it!

Trudy Mickelle Stanton said...

Trudy Stanton: Status Quo

Spencer and Melina said...

Melina Maughan: Bohemian Chic - Calandra

Pink Heather said...

Heather Hopkins: Medium, blonde and super curly today because it's raining out. Usually I blow dry it straighter with a flip on the ends. I would love to try the Yo-Yo you used in your hair :)It looks awesome!

Anonymous said...

Tracy Murri

Megan said...

Megan Hall: Petite Goutte - Nyla

Spencer and Melina said...

Melina Maughan: Neckline short & A-line, my fav cut in a long time. Dirty blonde w/highlights. (about your lenght, just diff cut)

Megan said...

Megan Hall: Mine has some framing layers and it sits just past my shoulders. It generally sits in a pony tail or up-do of some variety since it's about 110 daily. I'd love to shave it off and be done with it. But that's not very feminine now is it?

Spenny and Nellie Morris said...

Jonelle Morris: I really like the Collier - Gabriella

alli said...

Allison Price

Mama's Boys said...

Trina Harding

EvaMarieva said...

Eva St. Clair

Unknown said...

Laurie Underwood - I love the Vintage Reclaimed - Chloris necklace...stunning!

One Fish said...

Kerstin Olcott- long brown hair- just got it layered.

One Fish said...

Kerstin Olcott- petite fleur adelle earrings

Unknown said...

Laurie Underwood - I have short, short dark brown hair..it's been this way for years and years except for my freshman year in college when I had a fro perm...:-)

Spenny and Nellie Morris said...

Jonelle Morris: My hair is a few inches past my shoulders and is straight. I think I need to put some layers in or something--it's getting pretty boring!

One Fish said...

Kerstin Olcott- facebook status

johnandjana said...

jana poulsen

wrestlingwindmills said...

Oh, Those really are lovely!

Sarah Dodson

Mama's Boys said...

Trina Harding: Love all the bracelets and collier-Emily.

johnandjana said...

janapoulsen I would love a bracelet

EvaMarieva said...

Eva St. Clair: Brunette with a layered medium length cut with long bangs. I love it and it frames my face.

johnandjana said...

janapoulsen-my hair is short and brown.

Mama's Boys said...

Tring Harding: This Spring I donated 12 inches of hair and am starting to grow it out again (to donate again in a couple of years). I LOVED having it short again, but am heading into the less-desirable mid-length stage.

Beard Family said...

Camrin Beard: I love the Bohemian Chic earrings

Stephanie said...

Stephanie Hall

Beard Family said...

Camrin Beard: Right now my hair is blonde and short - great for summer.

EvaMarieva said...

Eva St. Clair: I love the Vintage reclaimed Nettie earrings. They are on my wish list now.

Stephanie said...

Stephanie Hall - I LOVE the Vintage Reclaimed - Lyndley necklace!

Amy - AKA - TigerMommie said...

Amy Wendt: Light brown hair....oh so very straight (born that way!)...and medium length...

Debbie said...

Debbie Perkins: My hair is dark brown (my natural color) and is shoulder-length. I wish it were a little longer.

Anonymous said...

Dena Richins- I would love the Collier Laura Necklace.

Debbie said...

Debbie Perkins: I'd want the vintage reclaimed-Eliza earrings.

Stephanie said...

Stephanie Hall - I change my hair every few months or so. And when I say change I mean drastically change. Right now my hair is in a short bob style with long layers in front, shorter in back and I have really blond and really red streaks. It's creative just like me and I LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Suzie Barker

Anonymous said...

Katrina Brush

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

Nancy Offermann

teeoff10@aol.com

Julie said...

Julie Whittington I love the Petite Goutte - Estee Earrings!

Julie said...

Julie Whittington

The Stewart Stuff said...

Jennifer Stewart

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

Nancy Offermann

The little flower earrings are so my look. I tend to wear post earrings when all my friends wear great dangling ones...but my daughter would love the danglers, too!

The Stewart Stuff said...

Jennifer Stewart: noir bobbi #31

Anonymous said...

Alma Gros

allegro96@yahoo.com

The Stewart Stuff said...

Jennifer Stewart: my hair is about shoulder length. I cut it short last year and cannot stand not being able to throw it into a ponytail. I can barely fit it now and that makes me happy! :0)

Kalyne said...

Kalyne Nicholes

Anonymous said...

Bridget Lee

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

Nancy Offermann
Ugh my hair has always been a battle! It is very wavy and yet straighter in the front...I went a little shorter and layered and it works a bit better....I always wait too long for the cut! Now a cute headband would be very nice!!

emilysuze said...

Emily Wilson-The Counting the Days necklace is so dainty and adorable. Plus all of the earrings are ones that I'd love to own. I'm a sucker for dangly earrings and so is my five month old son. :)

Anonymous said...

Ash Hilton

Anonymous said...

Kalyne Nicholes: Sophronia Necklace

Cirina said...

Cirina Hassler

.the sharps said...

Jenn Sharp

Anonymous said...

Ash Hilton: I love the Collier - Nie Nie!

Julie said...

Julie Whittington Well I am currently pregnant so my hair is the thickest its every been! I am hoping it will grow another 2 inches before I have the baby in Nov.

Keeping Up With Kaegan said...

Jennifer Pollan - I would love to add the Mrs. Minnever bracelet to my jewelry collection. That piece is just beautiful.

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