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!

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Anonymous said...

Ashlie Cowley

Katie & Robert Carranza said...

Katie Anne Melcher-Facebook Status

Anonymous said...

Ashlie Cowley: I like the Yoyo No. 1

Anonymous said...

Elaine Abbott

Anonymous said...

Leilani Shaffer

Anonymous said...

Elaine Abbott: I like the Bohemian Chic - Aunt Jayna

Chanelle said...

Chanelle Furner- The Collier - Emily Necklace is Amazing it remindes me of a necklace had growing up.

Rachel Worthen said...

Rachel Worthen - collier Laura, yo-yo #1

snowmermaid said...

Sherry Ann
Love this whimsical, vintage look jewelry! It will be fun to wear.

Rachel Worthen said...

Rachel Worthen

Rachel Worthen said...

Rachel Worthen - my hair is medium brown a little bit past my shoulders. I'm actually sick of my hair but I don't want to chop it off, which kind of limits my options...

Chanelle said...

Chanelle Furner- My current hair style is Long, and Brown, with lots of layers! I LOVE IT!!!!

Kim and Corey Nasfell said...

Kimberly Nasfell: my hair is light brown in a chin length A-line bob. I love it!

nancy said...

Nancy McEnany

Ras Family said...

allesha rasmussen

MNetzer said...

Melody Netzer

Chanelle said...

Chanelle Furner - Facebook status changed!!! :D

MNetzer said...

Melody Netzer: I'm totally torn between the tiny flower earrings and all the cool bobbi pens.

snowmermaid said...

Sherry Ann Abrams

Love the Noir - Melissa necklace! My grandson's name is Isha Sparrow and wearing this would remind me of him.
Beautiful jewelry model!!!

MNetzer said...

Melody Netzer: My hair is shoulder length bob with bangs. It's very straight and dark. I love my hair especially lately.

snowmermaid said...

Sherry Ann Abrams

Just got a graduated bob for the summer and love it! Not only is it cooler with triple digit temps (had shoulder length hair) but, easy to style.

gabby may said...

Gabby May

nancy said...

status quo, Nancy McEnany

carolyn said...

I love the collier monique.

carolyn said...

I subscribe via email

carolyn said...

I follow

nancy said...

Vintage Reclaimed - Nettie

Nancy McEnany

zizzybob said...

Barbara Bunchuk

carolyn said...

Ok currently my hair is short and very dark, much darker than I normally would wear it. I have super straight hair, and it is cut like in a graduated bob longer in the front. I love the cut just want to highlight now.

Carolyn

Jeanette said...

Jeanette Allday: Nanette

nancy said...

I have short bob that would look awesome with a headband like the one in the photo, it is (just recently colored) to a light reddish brown although it doesn't look light to me.
Nancy McEnany

Jeanette said...

Jeanette Allday: long and in need of layering

Unknown said...

Jen Pilkerton

Emilee said...

Emilee Reynolds

Emilee said...

Emilee Reynolds, loved the green bracelet

skcoe said...

Sheryl Coe

skcoe said...

Sheryl Coe: LOVE the Vintage Reclaimed - Counting the Days, how COOL is that?!

skcoe said...

Sheryl Coe: I have long-ish bleach blonde hair that is soooo not my natural color, but I love it. I was going to dye it dark this fall but now I"m in a play and the director gave me a big "Not gonna happen" on that one...

Kayla said...

Kayla Sorenson

Anonymous said...

Anna Richins

Anonymous said...

Anna Richins, I love all of the bobbie pins - my girls would love them too.

Kayla said...

Kayla Sorenson - I am in love with the Collier - Monique necklace!!!

Anonymous said...

Anna Richins, I have a curly a-line and yes, I like it.

Kayla said...

Kayla Sorenson- My hair is about shoulder length naturally blonde and naturally curly- but not so curly that I can't straighten it. I really love my hair!

turboterp said...

Allyson Patrick

mouse said...

Elizabeth Eyler

crystalfleming said...

Crystal Fleming

Jeni said...

Jeni Bennion

crystalfleming said...

Crystal Fleming: Bracelet-Alison

Kayla said...

Kayla Sorenson - You're on my facebook status!

Jeni said...

Jeni Bennion: my hair has never been this dark!

turboterp said...

Allyson Patrick

Collier - Edith necklace-- so pretty!

crystalfleming said...

Crystal Fleming-I have dark (I call it dk brown, but my family says its black) just recently cut into a short A-line. Love it.

Jeni said...

I love the hair accessories!

crystalfleming said...

Crystal FLeming: Status

Katie said...

Katie Rhamey: Vintage Reclaimed - Nettie

Katie said...

Katie Rhamey

Katie said...

Katie Rhamey: long, straight, and brown (well, it's boring, but it doesn't do anything anyway)

Katie said...

Katie Rhamey: Status Quo

Linz said...

Lindsay Leach

Crystal said...

Crystal Wixom

Kiery said...

Kiery Wilson

Kiery said...

Kiery Wilson: my hair is extra long, brown with a little wave to it. I love it! I just wish I worked somewhere where I could leave it down!

Linz said...

Lindsay Leach - (I must first admit that I vainly looked into the mirror before adding my description). My hair is a deep dark brown. I tend to keep it long b/c my boyfriend loves it like that & so do I. It's naturally wavy, but I like to straighten it for a sleeker look. I love it right now...except that I'd like to get some bangs in with the layers. :)

Kiery said...

Kiery Wilson: I love the Dion bracelet! as well as the necklace for Nie Nie

mouse said...

Elizabeth Eyler: I would love the Collier-Laura necklace--so dainty and pretty!

mouse said...

Elizabeth Eyler: My hair is long, very straight, and dark. I love it long and hanging loose, although I generally wear it up in a bun at work to keep it out of the way.

Linz said...

Just a random comment for you...that pic of you is super cute! You have no reason to be shy. And thanks for introducing me to Crystal B...I love everything I've seen!

weloveadoption said...

Heather Bennett

Linz said...

Lindsay Leach - I think my 2nd entry was supposed to be my 3rd. Oopsies.
Ok, if I win, my favorite from Crystal B. is the Collier - Gabriella. But everything on there is absolutely lovely!

Bethany said...

Bethany Struthers

Bethany said...

Bethany Struthers: Collier -- Gabriella

Bethany said...

Bethany Struthers: Dark brown hair, lots of layering, shoulder length, and my favorite feature ... bangs! My sisters and I call them straight across bangs, but I don't know what the true technical term is.

mverno said...

current hair style- straight its allright but i may curl it soon my husband loves it mverno@roadrunner.com

Anonymous said...

Leilani Villegas

Anonymous said...

Leilani Villegas: love the necklaces: calandra, collete, nanette

Anonymous said...

Leilani Villegas: loving my hair right now because the layers are wavy and full so its summery. i cut the layers myself so it may not look good to others, but i like it..

Crystal said...

Crystal Marx

Anonymous said...

Cori Platt

Dave and Tricia Folsom Family Fun said...

Tricia Folsom

slb3334 said...

Shannon Baas

Nancy said...

Nancy Rogers

Dave and Tricia Folsom Family Fun said...

Tricia Folsom -

I really like all the decorative bobby pins. I am currently growing out my bangs and am sporting a lot of bobby pins lately!

Chessa said...

Chessa Konold

Dave and Tricia Folsom Family Fun said...

Tricia Folsom

My hair is pretty long and straight right now and no - I don't really like it. I would love a cute new do!

Jessica said...

Jessica Winger

Chessa said...

Chessa Konold: my hair is dishwater blonde and in an a-line bob...Love to wear my bangs back in pins and headbands for fun! love it more now that I put lowlights in it so it isn't so sunbleached!

The Rowley's said...

Ashley Rowley

Linz said...

Lindsay Leach - facebook status updated. And I just added you as a friend.

Anonymous said...

Cori Platt: Noir-Bobbi #31...so cute!

The Rowley's said...

Ashley Rowley: Collier-Edith necklace

Nancy said...

Nancy Rogers--I love the bracelets...especially Mrs. Minniver ones! :-)

Nancy said...

Nancy Rogers--my hair is very long, down to my hips...and I love it! It used to be longer, then at one point was up to my ears...it took a long time to grow it out and I'm keeping it for a while!

Anonymous said...

Cori Platt: My hair is brown with blond highlights and is shoulder lenth. It's layered and I'm trying to grow out my bangs, so I'm not sure if I love it right now!!

Crystal said...

Crystal Marx
I love the Petite Fleur Adelle Earrings and the Bobbi No 31 and the Collier Gabriella and the Bracelet Dion...need I go on?

Crystal said...

Crystal Marx
My hair is short, kind of like yours and I would love to try the yo-yo. Mine needs a bit of umph in the back, too most days.

Jeanne Gwin said...

Jeanne Gwin

Jeanne Gwin said...

Jeanne Gwin- I would love the yo yo headband especially if it was in KC Chiefs Red and Yellow!!

The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mum said...

Kimberly G.

Crystal said...

Crystal Marx. Done.

The Rowley's said...

Ashley Rowley: My hair is naturally dark dark brown, and almost to my shoulder which is long for me! I like it, esp. when it works for me, but it's often a challenge...

Nancy said...

Nancy Rogers--status quo

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Matthews

Lisa said...

Lisa Boshell: I like the tiny flower studs. So sweet.

Jeanne Gwin said...

Jeanne Gwin: As I grow older it is more and more difficult to find the hairstyle that is attractive and up to date but appropriate for my age. I have settled on a style similar to Crystals. And like Crystal, my hair has lots of "No Ooompf" so the yo yo bands would be great for me. I love this style and probably won't ever go back to perms and aggravation!!

Lisa said...

Lisa Boshell: My hair is brown, straight and thin! But I just got a bob and it's pretty dang cute.

Anonymous said...

Suzanne Sillin

Anonymous said...

Suzanne Sillin - I would love to win the Pauline necklace.

The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mum said...

Kimberly G.

Jinii said...

Jinii Boren

Anonymous said...

Suzanne Sillin - After growing out my hair for 2 years, I got a short straight bob last week, I LOVE IT!

The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mum said...

Kimberly G. Sorry I posted my name twice. My fave thing is the Petit Fleur - No. 3.

Jeanne Gwin said...

Jeanne Gwin: FB status updated

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Matthews - Bracelet - Mrs. Minnever

Jinii said...

Jinii Boren: I am really trying to grow my hair out so it is about 3 inches below my shoulders and straight. Currently my hair is red.

Kendra Goodrich said...

Jewelry is such a wonderful way to show a little bit of who you are, a little bit of your personality. I am, Kendra Goodrich

kendrad.goodrich@gmail.com

Jinii said...

Jinii Boren: I would love the collier nannette

The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mum said...

Kimberly G. My hair is down to my waist & it's reddish Wavy/curly. I wish it was straight & love it when I straighten it. But it's way too thick & gets tangled all the time.

Kendra Goodrich said...

I would LOVE any of the fun necklaces with great bursts of blue or red in it.

Beejax said...

Dillon Sostrom my favorite is the vintage reclaimed judith necklace.

Beejax said...

Dillon Sostrom

Anonymous said...

Jennifer Matthews - My hair is dark brown and long I do like it at this length but I am in dire need of a trim. I usually curl my hair or leave it straight.

Anonymous said...

Linsey Gines

Anonymous said...

Lynne Marie Jacobs

Kendra Goodrich said...

I am Kendra Goodrich, and I currently sport a short "mommy do" to accommodate my crazy life with a toddler and newborn. It is short, dark brown and curls slightly at the bottom (not because I've had any time to curl it, but that's how it looks after a quick shower and some mousse. It looks great, takes zero time to do and is keeping me pretty cool in this hot weather. Who could ask for better hair?

Anonymous said...

Lynne Marie Jacobs - I would love hte Dion bracelet, bobbis 31, the cute red & pearl earrings....so many cute things!

Candice said...

Candice King

Anonymous said...

Linsey Gines: Collier-Emily

Linzyann said...

Lindsay Samples

Shelli said...

Shelli Holt

Anonymous said...

Lynne Marie Jacobs - My hair is too long & driving me crazy! Scheduling a hair cut asap. :)

Linzyann said...

Lindsay Samples: Vintage Bobbi No. 25 - I LOVE the owls!!

Candice said...

Candice King _ I just changed my hairstyle yesterday, its shorter than its been in quite some time, dark brown with gold highlights, and today I'm liking it much better than yesterday.

Shelli said...

shelli holt: Noir - Minniver

Linzyann said...

Lindsay Samples: My hair is the longest it has been in years, but with an 18 month old it is easier to pull it back out of my face this way.

Anonymous said...

Linsey Gines: I have long straight hair, boring, I don't like it much but change is scary.

The Bradley Family said...

crystal Bradley

Shelli said...

Shelli Holt: Right now my hair is long-past my shoulders. Longest it has ever been. I like it fine.

The Bradley Family said...

Crystal Bradley: status

The Bradley Family said...

Crystal Bradley: my hair is shoulder length, blonde and SUPER curly! I Love my hair becasue I can make it look fun down or up in some fun style

julie and john said...

martin.julie.anne@gmail.com

Candice said...

Candice King - I would like Petite Goutte - Fiona (love the green jewel).

heidijogoody said...

Heidi Goodman

The Bradley Family said...

Crystal Bradley: I love the Bracelet - Dion

Ann said...

Ann Hatch

Torrie said...

Torrie Smith

Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

CARRIE OVARD
I like the vintage reclaimed counting the days necklace
caovard@yahoo.com

Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

Carrie Ovard

Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

Carrie Ovard

My hair is sort of medium on length and pretty straight right now. I do not like it too much right now. But I am getting a perm in 2 weeks YEAH!

Anonymous said...

Cori Platt: Facebook

Ann said...

Ann Hatch
I would love to win the Vintage Reclaimed necklace

Todd,Shara & Mykah said...

Shara Hancock

Ann said...

Ann Hatch
I have shoulder length redish blond hair. It is curly. I love my hair!

denyse said...

denyse gerges

denyse_g@hotmail.com

denyse said...

The
Vintage Reclaimed necklace is my favorite.

denyse_g@hotmail.com

I'd love the Necklace from Crystal B. Handcrafted Jewelry.

denyse gerges

Angela Hood said...

Angela Hood

Angela Hood said...

Angela Hood: The Noir Bobbi 31 set is cute!

The Milligan Family said...

Brittany Milligan-I have black shorter hair in an a-line, kind of like yours. I like it, but my 3 year old does not. He looks at my engagement photos when I had long hair and says he likes that better.

TZel said...

Tricia Zelaya

Becky said...

becky pulsipher

Karie Coats said...

Karie Coats: My hairs is right above my shoulders and dark right now. New for me and still trying to get it just the way I want it...

TZel said...

Tricia Zelaya: I really like the Collier - Emily necklace. Simple and classy. Thanks!

Karie Coats said...

Karie Coats: I love the blue necklace featured in this article.

This is Us! said...

Breanne Bringhurst

Unknown said...

Marvelle Morgan: Collier Gabriella necklace

Angela Hood said...

Angela Hood: Need to get my hair trimmed again, but currently it is a bit past shoulder length and is dirty blonde.

TZel said...

Tricia Zelaya-
my hair is about halfway between my chin and shoulders, always flips up even tho I wish it wouldn't and is the same color I was born with, except for a few grays. Thanks!

Unknown said...

Marvelle Morgan: chin-length, straight hair with blonde highlights -- I like it except when it's humid (then it goes frizzy)

Anonymous said...

Lisa Tanner

Jessica said...

Jessica Hammond

Jessica said...

Jessica Hammond: would love a yoyo

Barb said...

Barb Scoresby

Barb said...

Barb Scoresby: Long and straight and it's been this way since I graduated from high school. Boy, I need a change...

Jessica said...

Jessica Hammond: I hsve long blonde too thick hair. it tskes me forever to do and I LOVE LOVE your new hair style, so adorable - it makes me want to cut mine just like it!

Anonymous said...

Danielle Livingston

mchavez718 said...

Magdalena Mata

mchavez718 said...

Magdalena Mata - Bracelet - Mrs. Minnever.

mchavez718 said...

Magdalena Mata - I got my hair cut a week ago and it was great.

Lori said...

Lori Mineer

Rochelle said...

Rochelle Evans

Anonymous said...

Danielle Livingston, there are so many , but I would love the Noir - Necklace!

Lori said...

Lori Mineer: Brown with copper highlights. Very cute, unfortunately it's always in a pony.

Rochelle said...

Rochelle Evans: My hair is finally past my shoulders! it hasn't been this long for 14 years! I'm gonna keep it going as long as I can. oh, and it's auburn and straight as a stick.

Danielle Livingston said...

Danielle Livingston - My hair is to my shoulders with some layers. I'm ready for a haircut. I'm thinking maybe an a-line.

Lori said...

Lori Mineer: I love the color combo in the Colleen nacklace

Heidi said...

Heidi Nelson

Heidi said...

Heidi Nelson: My hair is about shoulder length, I'm trying to grow it out. I don't love it right now with it in the grow out stage

Dayna said...

Dayna Booth

Lisa said...

Lisa Cunningham

Danielle Livingston said...

DAnielle Livingston

Rochelle said...

Rochelle Evans: vintage recaimed...counting the days necklace, vintage bobbi #2

Danielle Livingston said...

Danielle Livingston- Noir - Necklace

Giggles and Bloom girls said...

Andrea Rigby

Dayna said...

Dayna Booth~ if I won I would like the Bohemian Chic - Felecia. Very nice!

Stacy said...

Stacy Johnson

Alisha said...

Alisha Mears

Heidi said...

Heidi Nelson: How do I pick one thing? Petite Goutte - Estee

Dayna said...

Dayna Booth~ my hair is to the middle of my back with long layers. It is has blond highlights threw out the top and dark underneath. I like it but feel it is time for a change!

Anonymous said...

Carol Miller

millers@mcn.net

Lisa said...

Lisa Cunningham

I would love to win the petite goutte earrings in fiona or the lovely Mrs. Minnever bracelet.

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