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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DeAnn said...

DeAnn Hansen

Anonymous said...

Carol Miller

I would choose the Vintage necklace-Blossom, altho I'd love to have the one you're wearing!!

millers@mcn.net

DeAnn said...

DeAnn Hansen
I'd love the Vintage Reclaimed necklace.

Lisa said...

Lisa Cunningham

Currently my hair is long and brown and I love! I hasn't been this long since high school.

Anonymous said...

april moss

Anonymous said...

Carol Miller

My hair is pretty short and curly,
and most days I love it, but not when my perm is nearly gone!!

millers@mcn.net

Renee G said...

Renee Grandinetti

Dayna said...

Dayna Booth~ Changed my FB status

Renee G said...

Renee Grandinetti
I would love to have the Collier - Emily.

christa elyce said...

Christa Elyce Sherrard

http://www.sherrardfamily.blogspot.com

http://www.sherrardphotography.com

Linz said...

Lindsay Leach (again) - Can I switch my favorite and say the Nie Nie Collier?? I went to Crystal B.'s shop to buy it and it's sold out! sad :(

Jess Jag and Andy said...

Jessica Harrison

Anonymous said...

Brooke Watson

I love that jewelry, it's beautiful.

rebecca said...

Rebecca Cook

Anonymous said...

Wow

The Curry Family said...

Cassi Curry-Noir - Necklace No. 3

The Curry Family said...

Cassi Curry-Long, dark hair. It is naturally curly, however I straighten almost everyday. I am okay with it, but in this heat, I would love to have short hair again!

Mindy R said...

Mindy Reano

Mindy R said...

Mindy Reano: I have an A-line cut with blonde highlights. I normally don't have highlights, but thought it would be a fun change. My hair is brown and short. I do like my hair.

Erin said...

Erin Poulsen

Erin said...

Erin Poulsen : vintage reclaimed blossom

Erin said...

Erin Poulsen : my hair is dark brown with some hidden red. It is just past my shoulders and straight.

Stitchin in the Sip said...

Paula Patterson

gourmetchic said...

Camilla McKnight

Stitchin in the Sip said...

I like the vintage reclaimed-Hermoine earrings.

Paula Patterson

Stitchin in the Sip said...

I cut my hair short about 4 months ago. It is wavy. I like it but I do not seem to fix it the way the hairdresser does. I am just not much of a hair fixer. Haha

Paula Patterson

Brooke said...

Brooke Stocking

Brooke said...

Brooke Stocking- I would love one of the beautiful necklaces.

Diannew said...

Dianne Wegner

Brad and Ang said...

Angela Bywater

Anonymous said...

Bridget Jensen

Diannew said...

Dianne Wegner: I absolutely LOVE Bracelet - Mrs. Minnever

Diannew said...

Dianne Wegner--my hair is shoulder lenght light brown and naturally very curly. I like my hair.

Mim said...

Miriam Nussbaum

Anonymous said...

DeVonya Madsen - vintage reclaimed Nettie earrings

Mim said...

Miriam Nussbaum
Mu hair is wavy/curly, below my shoulders for the first time in years, and dyed dark red. I'm going to keep growing it out and tinting it!

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

Gloria McKellar

Anonymous said...

DeVonya Madsen - My hair is short for me. Right between a being able to have a pony tail and not and hiking today I wished it could have been up. It was hot in Zion!!

Anonymous said...

DeVonya Madsen

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

Gloria McKellar: I like the Collier - Laura necklace

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

Gloria McKellar: I have my hair short! It is very easy to take care of! I just blow dry it and put some Bed Head manipulator in it and presto! It looks good! I get it highlighted and it is light brown with highlights of blond in it!

mim said...

Miriam Nussbaum
My favorites are
Petite Goutte - Estee and Noir - Isis earrings
and
Collier - Laura necklace

JOLENE said...

JOLENE SORENSON

Karm said...

Karmen Diaz

Karm said...

Karmen Diaz: Petite Goutte - Estee

Megan said...

Megan Rinke: I love this jewelry! If I had to choose one it would be the Edith necklace.

Megan said...

Megan Rinke

Karm said...

Karmen Diaz: My hair is long but not as long as I like it but with two little ones it ends up in a pony tail too much as it is.

Anonymous said...

Carolyn Bahl

Megan said...

Megan Rinke: I just got my hair done today! It's shorter than it's ever been (couple inches above my shoulders), with an A-line even... a first for me. And it's blondish.

JOLENE said...

JOLENE SORENSON.....DEFINITELY THE BRACELET DION!!

JOLENE said...

JOLENE SORENSON...MY HAIR IS STRAWBERRY BLONDE AND SHOULDER LENGTH. MY HAIR IS STICK STRAIGHT WITH LAYERS AND BANGS. I CAN'T SAY I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT MY HAIR, I DO LIKE THE COLOR, JUST WISH IT WAS THICKER!!

Anonymous said...

Christy Fetter

Karm said...

Karmen Diaz: Status Quo

CathyH said...

Cathy Horner

CathyH said...

Cathy Horner: I like the Collier - Nanette

Summer Loving Gal said...

Denise Tanyer

CathyH said...

My hair is a little longer than shoulder length, auburn almost red and lots of natural curls. Been wearing it this way since the '70s. I like it..it's me!

Summer Loving Gal said...

Denise Tanyer~I like the Emily necklace...very pretty

Summer Loving Gal said...

Denise Tanyer~I wear a short bob that is reddish in color and I LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Jami Horrocks

Red She Said said...

Sierra Crabtree

Suze said...

Suzy Greer

Red She Said said...

Sierra Crabtree

I especially love the Collier - Edith necklace. But Crystal's jewelry is so beautiful I would be honored to own any of it!

Anonymous said...

LOVE THE BRACELETS AND ERRINGS

Anonymous said...

Kendyl Hawkins

Lovehappens said...

JAde WEstercamp

Penny said...

Penny Britt

Anonymous said...

KATHY NAIL

Anonymous said...

KATHY NAIL

LOVE THE GREEN ROSE ERRINGS

Chad and Elizabeth said...

Elizabeth Moore

Red She Said said...

Sierra Crabtree - my hair is currently tomato red, braided on each side and pinned up. My bangs are messy and although it looks good, they seriously need to be trimmed. Over the years I have had red, blonde, black, blue, pink, purple and orange hair- So this red is the perfect mix of bright, yet "normal" and I don't like it, I LOVE IT! <3

Penny said...

Penny Britt - I loved every necklace but I also loved the yo-yo that was in your hair

Penny said...

I have medium short hair and it's curly and it takes me forever to straiten it because it's ugly curly not pretty curly and I hate my hair

Chad and Elizabeth said...

Elizabeth Moore: My fav is the Vintage Reclaimed - Blossom necklace! So beautiful!

Anonymous said...

KATHY NAIL

I LOVE MY HAIR SHORT BUT NEEDS SHAPING UP.

Chad and Elizabeth said...

Elizabeth Moore: I'm trying to grow my hair out. It shoulder length and a million different colors right now (not on purpose). My hair was dyed dark brown but then it was growing out and now, after spending a lot of time at the pool, my roots and getting light. Its in a pony most of the time these days so I'll wait till the weather cools down before I try to go get it done :)

Cassie said...

Cassie Mangum

Cassie said...

Cassie Mangum: I love all the necklaces and bracelets--truly vintage!

Cassie said...

Cassie Mangum: My hair is long and dark with highlights. I'm not really liking the highlights anymore and I have sweeping bangs that don't always do what I want. But I love having my hair dark, it's naturally blonde.

Kate said...

Katie Konold

Utah Funeral Directors Cremation Center said...

Laurel Ford: I can't decide! Lyndley, Georgia, Pauleen or Edith

Kate said...

Katie Konold - I love the Minniver bracelet.

Anonymous said...

Justin Ford

Kate said...

Katie Konold

My hair is cut in an asymmetrical a-line bob - longer on one side than the other. I went asymmetrical to spice things up a bit since I've had an a-line bob for years, but I don't think I'll do it again.

NancyH said...

Nancy Hernandez
h2ogoddess71[at]msn[dot]com

NancyH said...

Nancy Hernandez-natural blonde w/ high lights cut just above my shoulders for the summer.
h2ogoddess71[at]msn[dot]com

NancyH said...

Nancy Hernandez-any of the vintage bobbi's or petite fleur earrings.
h2ogoddess71[at]msn[dot]com

Aisling said...

Gaye McGill

Aisling said...

Gaye McGill: Vintage Reclaimed - Sophronia

NikkiAWardell said...

Nicole Wardell

Aisling said...

I recently got my hair cut very short for the first time in many years. I hate it! I know it will grow, but it's so awkward looking and I'm going to have tufts of hair going in all directions for months.

LindsayC said...

Lindsay Stixrud

LindsayC said...

Lindsay Stixrud and I like the Petite fleur adelle earrings best.

Unknown said...

Stephanie Wells

Unknown said...

Stephanie Wells: I love the bobby pins

LindsayC said...

Lindsay Stixrud my hair has gotten really long and it's medium blond with some blond highlights from being out in the sun. I've been trying to grow my hair out for a really long time and it's finally past that ugly awkward stage and into a stage where I really like it.

Unknown said...

Stephanie Wells: my hair is in between not short but not long mostly cause I can never decide between the two

DavidErinDennis said...

Erin Dennis

Amy @ LiveWell said...

Amy Mutchler

Hotsnotty2 said...

Angela Winesburg

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Hotsnotty2 said...

Angela Winesburg: I love the Collier - Emily necklace! Thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

The Blackham3 said...

Jen Blackham

The Blackham3 said...

Jen Blackham:Vintage Reclaimed Necklace. I LOVE it! So creative. I love to have items no one else has! Great stuff. SO creative!

The Blackham3 said...

Jen Blackham; My hair is stuck in a RUT! I have the typical Utah mom, medium length, highlighted, layered hair. I love short hair, but i am to scared to do it. For now I look a bit like everybody else!

Anonymous said...

The Nie-Nie collier is nice.

Anonymous said...

Alisha Anderson

Anonymous said...

alisha Anderson: i would like anything really, i just hope i win!!

Anonymous said...

Alisha Anderson: I actually just got a new look, my hair is naturally dark brown, so i lightened my hair to a really carmel light brown, then i layered my hair, and got some new bangs!! i think my style is pretty cute, i'm still getting use to it, and i'm not sure if i LOVE it yet!

Krissa said...

Krissa Walters

Anonymous said...

Aliha Anderson: status quo

Krissa said...

Krissa Walters: I LOVE the headbands...seriously so cute. I love her stuff I already own a necklace

Krissa said...

Krissa Walters: My hair is long, straight, with bangs. Its dark brown and the only part that is colored is part of the crown in a dark dark brown (almost black)

Sue said...

Suzanne McKnight

Sue said...

Suzanne McKnight: yo-yo

Sue said...

Suzanne McKnight: long and I'm growing it out so I can donate it as soon as possible.

My Heart Blogged said...

vanessa feldkamp

My Heart Blogged said...

vanessa feldkamp: i love the Petite Fleur - Adelle, they looks perfect for pretty much any outfit

My Heart Blogged said...

vanessa feldkamp: my hair is short, in an assymetrical bob, i've had it like this for a few years, i had it before it got all popular, i wear it naturally curly most the time, and straighten it once in a blue moon

Anonymous said...

April O'Brien

Anonymous said...

April O'Brien: I'd like to win the Vintage Reclaimed - Blossom bracelet or the Dion bracelet...or any bracelet for that matter!

Damery Family said...

keara damery

Anonymous said...

April O'Brien: My hair is long and dark dark brown. It's naturally curly but I straighten it almost everyday. It is super thick, so most days it ends up messy, then in a ponytail.

Damery Family said...

Keara Damery - loving all the jewelry especially the Edith necklace.

Damery Family said...

keara damery - loving the jewelry especially the edith necklace

Troy said...

Troy Rockwood

Damery Family said...

Keara Damery - My hair is thick and long with some layers. I just recently had it highlighted and cut. I am loving it.

Anonymous said...

Erika Ahlheim

Seth and Cindy Teague said...

Cindy Teague

SeahorseLady said...

Susan Ledet

(You are very pretty and shouldn't be shy about posting a picture of yourself - You look great!)

Anonymous said...

Diane Andrews

SeahorseLady said...

Susan Ledet - Bohemian Chic - Felecia Earrings

SeahorseLady said...

Susan Ledet - My hair is long (about to the middle of my back) and I like it long.

The Hendricks Family said...

Allyson Hendricks

Anonymous said...

Tina Hopf

Lynn Osborne said...

Lynn Osborne

Anonymous said...

Tina Hopf

Dion Bracelet

Lynn Osborne said...

Lynn Osborne: brown, straight as a board, and just average length. It's easy and looks like me so I like it.

Anonymous said...

Tina Hopf

Shoulder length with natural curl.

Liz said...

Liz memmott

Liz said...

liz memmott I love the yoyo 1 and 3 so cute!

Lynn Osborne said...

Lynn Osborne: I like the Emily necklace

Liz said...

liz memmott My hair is just longer than my shoulders. It has been the same now for about 5 years other than the color varires. Right now it is light brown. I have had it blonde, and dark brown, but my husband likes blonde, i like the darker brown, and so i have not dyed it in 4 years, and so its my natural color!

Lynn Osborne said...

Lynn Osborne: status

Heather said...

Heather Hardle

Anonymous said...

kishell olsen

Danny said...

Danny McDonough

Danny said...

Danny McDonough my favorites are the collier Margie earrings. They're very unique and different.

Danny said...

Danny McDonough I have really short hair and I've let the gray come in. I like it with a little gray and dark brown.

Happi Shopr said...

Laura Griggs: Edith necklace
trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

Chelli said...

Chelli Bernhisel

Kelsey said...

Sandra Cheney

Kelsey said...

Sandra Cheney

Rarely David usually Lisa said...

Lisa Flinders

Anonymous said...

Sharon Lootsma

Anonymous said...

Sharon Lootsma: I like the Collier-Emily

Anonymous said...

Sharon Lootsma: My hair is shoulder length and layered. It's been this way for at least a year and I love it.

Anonymous said...

Leann Hammond

Anonymous said...

Shirley Matthews

Anonymous said...

KellyAlmond

Anonymous said...

Sadie Matthews

Anonymous said...

Brenda Travassos

Anonymous said...

Brenda Travassos: Collier - Monique

Anonymous said...

Brenda Travassos: Short, shabby soon to be shorter and sassier!

Anonymous said...

Kathy Almquist

Anonymous said...

Kathy Almquist: Petit Fleur - No. 3 and a collier

Anonymous said...

Kathy Almquist: Short, gray, and worth every strand!

sydney said...

Sydney Pearson

sydney said...

Sydney Pearson-
minniver braclet
isis earrings
fiona earrings

Vickie said...

Vickie Palmer

sydney said...

Sydney Pearson- straight medium long

Vickie said...

Vickie Palmer - love the Queen Bee bracelet! How fitting for me!

Vickie said...

Short and sassy baby - that's the only way for me and my hair. It's a pretty auburn, to cover the natural gray. Like Heloise, I was gray early. Thanks Mom!

Michelle and Nick said...

Michelle Liechty

Michelle and Nick said...

Michelle Liechty
Right now my hair is long-ish and brown-ish with red-ish highlights, but I have an appt on Tues, so who knows what it will be like after that. It is always fun to switch it up!

Hillary said...

Hillary Udy

Mindy B said...

Mindy Baumann

Mindy B said...

Mindy Baumann- vintage reclaimed... the crystal necklace

Mindy B said...

Mindy Baumann- I have shoulder length, long layered hair. It's naturally curly, but I straighten it a lot!

Anonymous said...

Alison Lauderdale

Thomas, Jesi, and Greyson said...

Jesi Dewey

Anonymous said...

Alison Lauderdale: I love the vintage brass carousel and petite goutte-nyla earrings. Okay, I love everything!

The Nortys 6 said...

Bonnie Norton

Anonymous said...

Alison Lauderdale: MY hair is blondish, about shoulder link and very straight. I went with some longish bangs last cutting, but they usually just get pulled back in a barrette or bobby pin. This giveaway would so help my blah bobby pin bangs!

The Nortys 6 said...

Bonnie Norton: Love the Noir - Minniver Bracelet.

The Nortys 6 said...

Bonnie Norton: My hair is light brown and short-ish. It's growing out from having it Super short over Christmas this past one. I like that it's getting longer. :)

The Dunford's said...

Cathy Dunford

Jeanette said...

Jeanette Francke

The Dunford's said...

Cathy Dunford

Lori said...

Lori Keller

Lori said...

Lori Keller. I like the Gabriella Necklace.

Lori said...

Lori Keller. I just got my hair cut and I love it. It is shoulder length.

Leslie said...

Leslie Nehren

DavidErinDennis said...

Erin Dennis: Collier - Nanette or Edith

Anonymous said...

I love the double blue chain, Petite Goutte Lue and Petite fleur Adelle this reminds Me of Grandmas pieces Kay Wolter kaysweep@att.net Blond hair to the shoulders love head bands Hair was short for over 15 years and now this length

Codi said...

Codi Weeks

Brittany said...

Brittany Chambers

Codi said...

codi Weeks-I love the Bohemian Chic Felicia earrings.

DavidErinDennis said...

Erin Dennis: I have short, blonde hair. I like it and am thinking of going shorter because it's so much easier to take care of.

Codi said...

Codi Weeks-My hair is long, I love it, but HATE washing it and coming it out. I want to cut 3-4 inches off, I think it would be absolutely perfect then! (It's a few inches past my bra strap.)

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