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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Cirina said...

Cirina Hassler: I love all of it, but I absolutely LOVE all the bobby pins, those would be so much fun!

Kalyne said...

Kalyne Nicholes: My hair is a short inverted bob that is dark blonde. I like it and so does everyone else, I'm just about ready for a change though.

Cirina said...

Cirina Hassler: My hair is dark brown, short and a subtle A-line cut. I love it! I originally did it so my 5 month old baby can't pull my hair so easily! :)

Anonymous said...

Ash Hilton: Dark brown and very long, I'm currently in-between donations.

Pamela said...

Pamela Hines Powell: OH my hair! It's changing all the time, but now I'm working on a sleek bob, dark brown, with sideswept bangs. At least, that's how it is THIS week!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23571109, Love those earrings at her shop! would look AWESOME with my new short hair!

Facebook done!

emilysuze said...

Emily Wilson-I just cut my hair super short and I'm not a huge fan. I think I do better with shoulder length. Two good things about this new do 1) I can wear headbands for the first time since elementary school and 2) there's less hair for my son to grab onto. :)

emilysuze said...

Emily Wilson-changed the old facebook status

Shanna and Brent said...

Shanna Zumwalt

Peggy said...

Peggy Buttars

Keeping Up With Kaegan said...

Jennifer Pollan - My whole life I have had mid back length hair. I constantly had compliments on my hair. This year I took a leap and chopped of 8 inches AND I LOVE IT. Oh and its blonde :)

Liz Nicks said...

Liz Casstro-Bohemia Chic Calandra...so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Alma Gros- i like the collier-nanette necklace.

allegro966@yahoo.com

Shanna and Brent said...

Shanna Zumwalt:i would like anything, it's all beautiful but if i had to choose probably the Dion bracelet or any of the bobby pins

vrtish55 said...

Vickie Riddle

Liz Nicks said...

Liz Casstro-I am between hair styles. It was short and am growing it out therefore my current hair style is a ponytail! :) It is shoulder length, light brown with side swept bangs. simple.

Shanna and Brent said...

Shanna Zumwalt: my hair is thick, dark brown, shoulder length and in need of a new hairdo in a bad way!!!

Anonymous said...

Alma Gros- my hair is brown,and hangs in a long shag past my shoulders and yes, i like it.

allegro966@yahoo.com

Emily said...

Emily Backus (This is already one of my favorite shops on etsy!)

Marcie said...

Marcie Thornbrugh

Emily said...

Emily Backus: I love the Petite Fleur Adelle and the Nienie.

Peggy said...

Peggy Buttars - I love the Vintage Reclaimed - Judith, so, so pretty.

Molly said...

Molly Kottemann

Emily said...

Emily Backus: short & blonde, convenient but sometimes I miss the length.

Marcie said...

Marcie Thornbrugh - brownish auburn with fringe & layers...still like it & the headbands would be cute

diesel51 said...

Carol Grotsky

Jenna said...

Jenna Holmes

Peggy said...

Peggy Buttars - My hair is brown with blond highlights, it is long enough to pull into a pony tail, so I love it!

Jenna said...

Jenna Holmes: Noir Minniver bracelet

Sarah said...

Sarah Kubie: My hair is down past the middle of my back, blonde and I just added layers which I love.

yadgirl said...

Kayce C

Loren said...

Loren Peck - status

diesel51 said...

Carol Grotsky
I would like to win the Collier - Emily.

Jenna said...

Jenna Holmes: A little longer than shoulder-length blonde hair, but I think I'll go short again soon.

Loren said...

Loren Peck - brown, thick, and curly. I'm trying to grow it out again and it is at that awkward stage right at the shoulders. Yuck. I need lots of ideas for how to wear it up and with cute accessories!

Molly said...

Molly Kottemann: Vintage Reclaimed Judith necklace

Anonymous said...

Celeste Olsen

Anonymous said...

Janet Holm

Anonymous said...

Celeste Olsen: My hair is about shoulder length and is dirty blond with layers.

diesel51 said...

Carol Grotsky: My hair is dyed dark brown. I really like it this color and it's about two inches below my shoulders. This length is really good because I can put it up or just straighten it and let it hang.

yadgirl said...

Kayce C

I'd like to have the Dion bracelet.

alma and nicole smith said...

nicole smith

Molly said...

Molly Kottemann - very long and light auburn with long bangs. I like it, but it desperately needs a trim, and I am torn between colouring it more red or lightening it up to strawberry blonde.

Andrea said...

Andrea Walker: petite fleur earrings

Anonymous said...

Celeste Olsen: I would love the Noir bobby pins from Crystal B.

alma and nicole smith said...

nicole smith: my hair is in the process of growing out, aka the ugly stage. it's been really, really short for about 12 years, and i am dying. my husband likes it short and keeps asking me when i'm going to cut it, but one of my goals is to donate my hair so i'm going to do it! i'm about half way there!!

Loren said...

Loren Peck - Vintage Reclaimed Counting the Days necklace!

Lindsay said...

lindsay jenkins

diesel51 said...

Carol Grotsky :Status Quo

alma and nicole smith said...

nicole smith: nyla earings, i want i want, i need i need!!!

Lindsay said...

lindsay jenkins
i would love the Bobbi No. 19

Lindsay said...

I have a cute short haircut thats a bit longer than my normal do. I just dyedy it bright red last night and love it!

Christina said...

Christina Butler: Bracelet - Mrs. Minnever

Christina said...

Christina Butler: Long light brown layers, I like it and would like it even longer but I'm having a baby soon so I'll probably cut it to shoulder length soon.

Meggs said...

Meghann Larkin

Sarah Seitz said...

Sarah Seitz

Sarah Seitz said...

Sarah Seitz: my hair is dark brown and it's a crazy mix between curly and straight (thanks mom and dad!)

Sarah Seitz said...

Sarah Seitz: Vintage Bobbi No. 5

Karen said...

Karen Mwins: Noir bobbie #31

marquita chiquita said...

Marquita Dowler

Karen said...

Karen Mwins

marquita chiquita said...

Marquita Dowler--I love the earrings you have! Especially, the Petite Guotte-Mary, Petite Fleur-No.2, Noir-Isis, Vintage reclaimed-Sabine, Sadie.

Karen said...

Karen Mwins: chestnut brown shoulder length bob with bangs. Have had it off & on for 20 years~ bored with it but hard to change for me right now!

Anonymous said...

Heather Schwendenmann

khaski said...

Kara Haskins

vrtish55 said...

Vickie Riddle I love the Collier-Nie Nie, anything with roses.

marquita chiquita said...

Marquita Dowler-- My hair is medium short (kind of in a short bob style with bangs). It is VERY straight and dark brown. I do like my hair but I wish that it had more volume!

khaski said...

Kara Haskins: Reclaimed- vintage blossom

khaski said...

Kara Haskins: My hair is long and wavy and REALLY thick, so thick it's hard to do many styles with it- too short and it's poofy, too long it's hot and tangles up- It can look good, but I wish it were easier to manage. khaski78@hotmail.com

Kristen M said...

Kristen Mason: Facebook status

Robyn said...

Robyn Charbonneau
arctic_teacher(at)yahoo(dot)ca

sevillafamily said...

Gina Sevilla

Robyn said...

Robyn Charbonneau: Vintage Reclaimed - Chloris

arctic_teacher(at)yahoo(dot)ca

sevillafamily said...

Gina Sevilla: facebook status

vrtish55 said...

Vickie Riddle-My hair is medium blonde just below my shoulders, long out of control bangs. I've been looking trying to find a style that I can maintain...still looking.:)

LuluB said...

Lorraine Burnett

MJG said...

Megan Grant

Robyn said...

Robyn Charbonneau: My hair is below my shoulders, dark brown and curly (OK - it's curly now, but it depends on the length, season and weather). I like it now because I can wash it and go. I like to experiment with it and wear little clips etc. now and again.

arctic_teacher(at)yahoo(dot)ca

MJG said...

Megan Grant: I love the necklace you showcased with the bees, and all of the cute flower earrings!

MJG said...

Megan Grant: My hair is about shoulder length, naturally curly, and in need of a pick-me-up. I am thinking of getting some more layers . . . and will have to try that yo-yo.

Mangelson's said...

Donna Mangelson - I love the Vintage Reclaimed - Chloris

Mangelson's said...

Donna Mangelson - My hair is long and blond, the way I have had it forever. I'm indifferent about my hair. It's always just been the same. Maybe it's time for a cut!!

Collette said...

Collette Evans

LuluB said...

Lorraine Burnett: Petite Goutte - Fiona earrings

Collette said...

Collette Evans: I like the bracelet - Mrs. Minnever on Etsy, but I really really want that queen bee bracelet.

Anonymous said...

Monica Gonzalez

Anonymous said...

Monica Gonzalez: My hair is just past my shoulder, curly (at the moment straight), dark brown. I need a haircut :)

Anonymous said...

Monica Gonzalez: Collier - Nanette

Collette said...

Collette Evans: I just hacked 3 inches off of my hair and I love it. It would look great with that yo-yo.

LuluB said...

Lorraine Burnett: My hair is almost waist length, curly, brown with a little red and blond mixed in. I like it long because it gives me more options of how to wear it.

Whitney said...

Whitney Venable

Kimberly said...

Kimberly Pueblo: I would love a necklace, the carousel horse is awesome!

Whitney said...

Whitney Venable: I love the Cosette!

Micah said...

Micah Bulloch

Whitney said...

Whitney Venable: My hair is A-line cut, blonde, and I love it for the summer!

Kimberly said...

Kimberly Pueblo: My hair is long and inbetween, I either have to diffuse it to make it somehwat curly or I have to flat iron it to make it straight. I am in no way a wash and wear type of hair girl!

Micah said...

Micah Bulloch- yo-yo pin

Micah said...

Micah Bulloch - My hair is long and boring

Jody Rozanek said...

These are the most adorable pieces I have seen...I am always looking for new items to put in my hair

Anonymous said...

Kat Beck

Micah said...

Micah Bulloch- staus change

Anonymous said...

Kat Bec: Love the Bracelet-Dion

Anonymous said...

Hollie Danklefsen

Anonymous said...

Kat Beck: hair is light and medium length...just the way i like it.

Collette said...

Collette Evans: Status Quo

LeahR said...

leah mitchell

LeahR said...

leah mitchell: i like the braclet dion and the necklace nanette

Kelly said...

Kelly Flygare: She use to have a necklace that looked like the collier-edith, only with yellow beads...I loved it, But I like this one too with the blue beads!

Idaho Jill said...

Jill Washburn: curly dark brown hair just below my shoulders. I like my hair because it is easy to take care of. :-)

LeahR said...

leah mitchell: I have medium length chocolatey reddish hair. I really like the color but i can't wait for my hair to grow back out.

Kelly said...

Kelly Flygare: My hair is long, dark brown (all natural, never been colored) and layered...And actually in bad shape, in desperate need of a trim!!

Andrea J. Bacigalupo said...

Andrea Peterson: I love love love the Collier - Nanette necklace. I might just have to buy it even if I don't win!

Jake and Lauren said...

Lauren Packard: I love the emily collier!

Andrea J. Bacigalupo said...

Andrea Peterson: I just had my hair cut and colored today and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's shoulder length with some soft layers and bangs.

Andrea J. Bacigalupo said...

Andrea Peterson: Facebook Status

Jake and Lauren said...

Lauren Packard: my hair is naturally blonde with fake highlights. It's cut just above the shoulder in an A-line. It's okay, it's not quite as dramatic of an A-line as I would have liked :(

Jake and Lauren said...

Lauren Packard: Status changed

Shellee said...

Shellee Mellor

Idaho Jill said...

Jill Washburn: Bohemian Chic - Felecia earrings

Shellee said...

Shellee Mellor, I adore the Collier - Nanette. It's wonderful.

Hawkes Family said...

Shelley Hawkes

WinB09 said...

I love handmade jewelry. I would love to win one of the Crystal B. Handmade jewelry creations because they remind me of old-world, vintage-quality, unique, and creative handmade jewelry.

Shellee said...

Shellee Mellor - My hair is to my midback and is brown. It the shade of "Just brown". I hate it because all of it's falling out because of hormone imbalance. I am hoping to get it cut very soon.

Shellee said...

Shellee Mellor: Changed my status.

Chacoy said...

Chacoy Aguay

Chacoy said...

Chacoy Aguayo
Bracelet- Mrs. Minnever, Noir- Bobbi No.31, Collier- Emily, Vintage Bobbi No.5 or the Collier- Valarie, they are too cute!

Chris and Annalisa said...

Annalisa Spencer

Chris and Annalisa said...

Annalisa Spencer: I would like the vintage reclaimed Nettie earrings.

Chris and Annalisa said...

Annalisa Spencer: My hair is blonde, just below my chin. Yes, I like it!

Michelle said...

Michelle Farrell

Chacoy said...

Chacoy Aguayo
I have red, thick and long naturally curly hair, I hate it!

Chacoy said...

Chacoy Aguayo
Status Quo

Michelle said...

Michelle Farrell: Wow, hard choice. I think my absolute favorite would be Collier - Gabriella. I just LOVE the black rose.

Michelle said...

Michelle Farrell: Funny you should ask about my hair.. it's getting past my shoulders, which for me is too long for me but I recently tried to put my own highlights in it.. everyone keeps telling me it looks good, but I know I look like a tiger ;)

Michelle said...

Michelle Farrell: Facebook statused!

Rachel said...

Rachel Chamberlain: Vintage reclaimed: Eliza. I love the red buttons!

Anonymous said...

Michelle Michaels

Courtney said...

Courtney Hartley

The Pretty Darns said...

Liz Woolley

Courtney said...

Courtney Hartley - collier Pauleen

Anonymous said...

Michelle Michaels and I LOVE all of Crystal's jewlery so I would be happy to win anything she creates.

Courtney said...

Courtney Hartley - My hair is post pregnancy mess, I'm in the process of growing it out, but it is shedding like mad.

Courtney said...

Courtney Hartley - Status Quo

Lindsey said...

Lindsey Hubert

Lindsey said...

Lindsey Hubert: I would love the yo-yo #3

The Pretty Darns said...

Liz Woolley. I would love any of the Vintage Bobbi Pins, but especially the owl bobbi pins. i simply adore owls.

Lindsey said...

Lindsey Hubert: My hair is very dark brown and it is cut in an A-line a few inched above my shoulders. I LOVE this style. It is so easy and flattering. It's been the only style I've ever asked for repeatedly!

Rachel said...

Rachel Chamberlain: My hair is medium brown and cut in a short a-line. It's naturally dark blond and I've been coloring it dark brown, but with a baby on the way, I do NOT want to spend 4 hours in a salon every 4 weeks getting it touched up. -So I'm slowly lightening it to get back to my natural.

Anonymous said...

Michelle Michaels--My hair is in an akward growing out stage. I cut off about eight inches last year and donated it to Pantene (wigs made for women with cancer). Had a cute short style for a bit but has been neglected for awhile.

The Pretty Darns said...

Liz Woolley. My hair is medium length, naturally brown and straight. It's been pretty much the same since 9th grade, but I like it that way. I've never dyed it or done anything radical to it, but I recently discovered my love for hair accessories so this contest is pretty cool.

Melanie said...

Melanie Hallstrom

crystal said...

Crystal Hobbs

Lindsey Orton said...

Lindsey Orton

Melanie said...

Melanie Hallstrom: love the Collier- Emily necklace

The Pretty Darns said...

Liz Woolley
I changed my status

crystal said...

Crystal Hobbs: I would like the Bohemian Chic - Felecia, so cute.

crystal said...

Crystal Hobbs: I have what people call dirty blonde hair, shoulder length, straight. Not too exciting so no I don't like my hair all that much.

Melanie said...

Melanie Hallstrom: my hair is long because that is how my husband likes it-I would love to go short for this summer heat!

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

sandy du Petite Goutte - Fiona earring

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

sandy du long long hair

Brittany said...

Brittany Sheets

Jessica said...

Jessica Morgan

Jessica said...

Jessica Morgan: I love any of the bobby pins!

Nicole said...

Nicole Lindsey

Cammi said...

cammi higley

Nicole said...

Nicole Lindsey: I love the petit fleur #3 earrings...so adorable.

Halifax @ Sparkled Beauty said...

Anh Nguyen, Collier - Gabriella necklace

Halifax @ Sparkled Beauty said...

Anh Nguyen, shoulder length, straight, no bang :-)

Jessica said...
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Nicole said...

Nicole Lindsey: My hair is my natural light brown color right now and layered just a little above my shoulders...I like it, but I prefer it a bit longer so I can have more variety when styling it.

Jessica said...

Jessica Morgan: I recently cut my hair (mistake! mistake!) and have been using bobby pins to put my hair "half up" - my fave style with this short do!

Jessica said...

Jessica Morgan: FB status changed!

Jenna said...

Jenna Pitt

Jessica said...

Jessica Morgan: I recently cut my thick, dark brown, wavy hair (mistake! mistake!) and have been using bobby pins to put my hair "half up" - my fave style with this short do!

Jenna said...

Jenna Pitt: Dion Bracelet

Jenna said...

Jenna Pitt: My hair is long, dark, and curly. I recently cut it a few inches below my shoulders (about 5 inches off) and I love it.

Rachel said...

Rachel Chamberlain: facebook staus

Chanelle said...

Chanelle Furner

Anonymous said...

Natalie Mitchell

Anonymous said...

Natalie Mitchell: I like the counting the days necklace and the Luella earings

Anonymous said...

Natalie Mitchell: My hair is long, straight , and dark brown

Squishy Bear said...

Sariah Wellisch

Squishy Bear said...

Sariah Wellisch: Collier Nie Nie necklace

Squishy Bear said...

Sariah Wellisch: My hair is shoulder length and straight. I don't usually do that much with my hair except put it in a ponytail. I would like to put more effort into making it look nicer but by the end of the day it goes back to the ponytail.

Squishy Bear said...

Sariah Wellisch: Status Quo

Lynnderful said...

Lynn Hill

Jake, Ashlee, and Jaxon Gardner said...

Ashlee Gardner

Lynnderful said...

Lynn Hill

Anonymous said...

Charity Maua'i

Anonymous said...

Charity Maua'i - Vintage Bobbie #29

Anonymous said...

Charity Maua'i - My hair is a little past my shoulders... I call it carmel blonde. I'm trying to grow it out.. but it's in the ugly stage. And I have lots of it!

Anonymous said...

Charity Maua'i - Status Quo

Nicole said...

Nicole Harman

Lisa said...

Lisa Liecht- bobby #31

Lisa said...

Lisa Liechty- short and dark, but with blonde highlights

Kimberly said...

Kimberly Wagner

Katie & Robert Carranza said...

Katie Anne Melcher

LindsayC said...

Lindsay Stixrud

Katie & Robert Carranza said...

Katie Anne Melcher- Petite Goutte - Estee
These earrings are so whimsical and gorgeous!

LindsayC said...

Lindsay Stixrud
I really like the Petite goutte celine earrings. I think they're so cute and vintage.

Katie & Robert Carranza said...

Katie Anne Melcher- My hair is long- past my shoulders and naturally wavy- which makes styling very easy. I love it as I chopped it VERY short a few years ago, and don't plan on doing it again!

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