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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Karin van Dam said... 1

Karin van Dam

Utah Funeral Directors Cremation Center said... 2

Laurel Ford: My hair is it's natural brown color and fairly long. It is ok, I'm sure I will change it after baby #3. I always seem to after a baby for some reason.

Elaine said... 3

Elaine Hearn: My hair is shoulder-length, black and straight. and I do NOT like it! I want it to be long and I am trying to grow my bangs out... which is taking a long time.

clothedmuch.blogspot.com

PrincessKatie said... 4

katie larsen

Mari said... 5

Mari Topham

Hannah Jones said... 6

Hannah Jones

Unknown said... 7

amy pugmire

Unknown said... 8

amy pugmire: Petite Goutte - Grace

Unknown said... 9

amy pugmire: long

Anonymous said... 10

Jamie Payne

Anonymous said... 11

Jamie Payne: Love the Nie Nie Collier (big fan)

Anonymous said... 12

Jamie Payne: ALWAYS have hated my hair, but have finally accepted it in all its kinks and curls. so I am growing it long for the first time, EVER.

Amanda D. said... 13

Amanda Davis

Amanda D. said... 14

Amanda Davis
(macd82 at gmail dot com)

Amanda D. said... 15

Amanda Davis: I love the Petite Goutte - Fiona earrings.

macd82 at gmail dot com

Lynn said... 16

Lynn Crapo

Lynn said... 17

Lynn Crapo: Oh my gosh! Who doesn't love anything vintage?! I have visited Christal B.'s site and I am in love. I wouldn't mind winning anything that she has created.

Melissa Davis said... 18

Melissa Davis

Lynn said... 19

Lynn Crapo : My hair is currently growing back out and is now to shoulder length. I do that every other year. My husband loves it longer and so do I during the summer months. I like to wear styles up on the hot days. I have Curly Curly natural hair. Which I USE to hate a lot!! But now since the glorious invention of a straightener......I am loving the fact that I can just about do anything with it. I have fun changing my hair from day to day....curly, straight, long, short. Love it.

Oh....the color? Not sure. I've had it colored since I was 12 years old. Everything from Pink (Punk days) to bleach blonde to Dark brown. Currently it's chocolate brown underneath with blond highlights (different shades) on top. I like it that way.

Laura said... 20

Laura Dieckmann

Melissa Davis said... 21

Melissa Davis: Bohemian Chic - Calandra

Laura said... 22

Laura Dieckmann- Noir Necklace #3

Jaime said... 23

Jaime Olsen

Jaime said... 24

Jaime Olsen- The Nie-Nie collier!!

Krulish Family said... 25

Katherine Krulish: Collier - Laura
or

Collier - Nie Nie
or

a bracelet

Jaime said... 26

Jaime Olsen- My hair is med. length, but on it's way to lovely long!

Krulish Family said... 27

Katherine Krulish: long straight (i normally wear it up in a ponytail)

Ľubaša said... 28

Lubica Kotmanikova

Laura said... 29

Laura Dieckmann- i am currently in the growing out stage... and no, I don't like my hair as it is currently. I need to go get it cut before baby #4 comes, but I need something that takes no effort, without chopping it all off again :)

Krulish Family said... 30

Katherine Krulish

Laura said... 31

Laura Dieckmann- facebook

Melissa Davis said... 32

Melissa Davis: Oh boy, my hair is boring! blond, straight and to my shoulders. Some times I'll cut bangs thinking they are so cute, but then end up hating them in my face and pining them back in a bobby pin.

Jenn said... 33

Jennifer Glover

Ľubaša said... 34

Lubica Kotmanikova: I would like to win Bohemian Chic - Felecia earings.

Heather K said... 35

Heather King

Ľubaša said... 36

Lubica Kotmanikova: My hair is med. lenght (shoulder lenght), natural brown.

Heather K said... 37

Heather King: Petite Goutte - Karla

Meg said... 38

Megan Trayner

Heather K said... 39

Heather King: My hair is sandy blonde, just passed my shoulders.

Meg said... 40

Megan Trayner: My hair is dark brown- medium length-the longest it ever really gets. I like it but I really think it would be fun to try extensions or something so I could experience what long hair is actually like!

Heather K said... 41

Heather King: facebook status

MamabearMills said... 42

Erin Mills

Meg said... 43

Megan Trayner: I love the Georgia necklace!

MamabearMills said... 44

Erin Mills...I'd love any of the yo yos....they currently have only the #3 listed. Those are ADORABLE

MamabearMills said... 45

Erin Mills..Currently I have long brown hair with blond highlights

J to the Izzo said... 46

Jessica Hover

J to the Izzo said... 47

Jessica Hover

I love everything but my favorite piece would have to be the Vintage Reclaimed - Lyndley, it is such an amazing necklace but I would love anything.

J to the Izzo said... 48

Jessica Hover

My hair is pretty short, it is a dark brown. I am letting it grow out after almost 4 years of being super short so it is in a very awkward stage right now, so no I don't like it but in order for it to grow I have to deal.

Lilly said... 49

Eliane Tatei

Lilly said... 50

Eliane Tatei: Noir - Isis.

Lilly said... 51

Eliane Tatei: My hair is long, straight and dark. I think it's ok ^^

Unknown said... 52

Louise Phelps

Unknown said... 53

Louise Phelps- I really like the necklaces with the flowers.

Anonymous said... 54

Mary Mclain
acptuser(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said... 55

Mary Mclain
acptuser(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said... 56

Mary Mclain
acptuser(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said... 57

Mary Mclain:I like the Collier Margie necklace
acptuser(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said... 58

Mary Kay Palguta

Anonymous said... 59

Mary Kay Palguta

vintage and birds? I love it all

Anonymous said... 60

Mary Kay Palguta - my current hairstyle is about shoulder length - actually needs a trim right now. I don't do anything particular to it but I do wear hairbands and a yo yo would probably work well.

Anonymous said... 61

Mary Mclain: My hair is gray and medium length with a slight curl. I am not satisfied with it. Currently, it is longer than usual and I need a haircut and maybe a new style.
acptuser(at)hotmail(dot)com

Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife said... 62

tara gruwell

Ms. Muppettt said... 63

Melanie Tucker

Ms. Muppettt said... 64

Melanie Tucker: My hair is chin length, brown, and straight. I just got it cut, so yes, I still like it.

kimalli1 said... 65

Kim Quinn

kimalli1 said... 66

Collier - Nanette

kimalli1 said... 67

Kim Quinn: My hair is its natural color- dark brown. It is cut in somewhat of a bob. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either.

Becca said... 68

Becca Stephenson

Becca said... 69

Becca Stephenson: My hair has blond highlights and falls just above my shoulders.

free indeed said... 70

Shell Cyr

free indeed said... 71

Shell Cyr: Love the vintage necklace: Chloris. That German bead...for my own culture. Everything made from WWII finds...very cool.

free indeed said... 72

Shell Cyr: my hair is short and wavy with a new highlight done just a few weeks ago to make it look like I've been out in hte sun. I do like it...I'm too heavy to wear long hair now...

Unknown said... 73

Sylvia McLaughlin

Unknown said... 74

Sylvia McLaughlin
averybryce@hotmail.com

I love the bobby pins! They are adorable!

Unknown said... 75

Sylvia McLaughlin
averybryce@hotmail.com
My hair is "HORRIBLE"!!! I'm trying to grow it out!!!!!!

DawnB said... 76

Dawn Bohm

Cherry Blossoms said... 77

Kiley Smith

Cherry Blossoms said... 78

Kiley Smith, I love the vintage reclaimed-Suzanne Bracelet

Cherry Blossoms said... 79

Kiley Smith, My hair is dark brown and is past my shoulders, I have been growing it out!

Ann said... 80

Ann Jones

annette said... 81

annette cheek

Anonymous said... 82

Julia Wright

Anonymous said... 83

Julia Wright: Collier-Pauleen and yoyo #3

Anonymous said... 84

Julia Wright: dark brown shoulder length - great for a yoyo

Unknown said... 85

Deena Harris

Unknown said... 86

Deena Harris
Vintage Reclaimed--Hermionie

Ashley said... 87

Ashley Lown

Angela said... 88

Angela Shepherd

Jaime said... 89

Jaime Ashby

Angela said... 90

Angela Shepherd: The Monique necklace

Julie{isCocoandCocoa} said... 91

Julie Grimmett

Angela said... 92

Angela Shepherd: My hair is medium length. I am growing it back out for my husband. It is dark brown and naturally curly, but I almost always do it straight. I like my hair.

Jaime said... 93

Jaime Ashby: My hair is blond, long and wavy.

I love it. Mostly because it's super easy to style. Just dry it and spray. It's a super easy, beach wavy look.

Downside: I've had it ten years. I know I need to change it.

Lisa said... 94

Lisa Fewox

Lisa said... 95

Lisa Fewox: my hair is pretty long right now and I've just been letting it do it's thing, which means it has a beachy/wavy thing going on. I'm loving it right now!

Julie{isCocoandCocoa} said... 96

Julie Grimmett: Noir - Melissa
or
Vintage Reclaimed - Darcy

Julie{isCocoandCocoa} said... 97

Julie Grimmett: My hair is just past shoulder length and wavy and I love it.

Tammy D said... 98

Tammy Criminger

Karley said... 99

karley simmons

Karley said... 100

karley simmons - I have 2 fav's one is the Petite Goutee Estee and the other is Noir Bobbie no 31, sooooo cute!

Anonymous said... 101

Carol Densmore

Karley said... 102

karley simmons - my hair is shoulder length in the front and layered in the back - its is the first time when some one takes a photo of me I don't think - wow my hair sucks - I love it!!!

Unknown said... 103

Melissa Tremberth

Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff said... 104

Summer Andrus - Collier - Emily necklace

Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff said... 105

My hair right now is my standard go to. I always end up with it back this way after I change it somehow - blonde highlights in an a-line!

Matt and Stacy Compton said... 106

Stacy Compton: I loved the Collier: Gabriel, NieNie and Monique. but there are tons of others I liked.

Matt and Stacy Compton said... 107

Stacy COmpton: my hair is a mousy brown color, so I highlight it alot, but I like it short always above my shoulders.

Matt and Stacy Compton said... 108

Stacy Compton

Claire Evenson said... 109

Claire Evenson

Claire Evenson said... 110

Claire Evenson vintage brass carousel for sure.

Karen said... 111

karen andrews I love the Monique necklace!

O family said... 112

Michele Ondra

Claire Evenson said... 113

Claire Evenson - I just cut my hair to an A-line for the first time and LOVE it. It's perfect for the summer and easy to do with 2 small children. I think I'll leave it short for a long time! SO FUN*

Karen said... 114

karen andrews My hair is shoulder length, layered, and I'm having a good hair day today!

O family said... 115

Michele Ondra: My hair is dark brown... almost black and cut chin length with bangs. I would love it more it was a different color.

Nanette said... 116

Nanette Semon-the Nanette necklace :)

Unknown said... 117

Melissa Tremberth, I think the bohemian calandra necklace is beautiful and would love to win it!

O family said... 118

Michele Ondra: I really like the Bohemian Chic - Felecia

Nanette said... 119

Nanette Semon-I have really short, choppy hair. I don't love it but I plan to go shorter-I think a pixie is much more fun. I need to try a yo yo!

carlyl said... 120

carly larsen

Unknown said... 121

Melissa Tremberth, my hair is pretty long, almost to my waist. I am always on the look out for cute clips/barettes/headbands to wear in it. I keep it a bright pretty shade of red, yes lady clairol and I are on the best of terms!

DizzyLizzy said... 122

Elizabeth Olson - hair is shoulder length in a classic bob, I guess. It's a natural dirty dishwasher blonde!

DizzyLizzy said... 123

Elizabeth Olson _ Petite Goutte Luella

O family said... 124

michele ondra: facebook

mckay said... 125

Mckay Harris

mckay said... 126

Mckay Harris
I would love to get the bee bracelet!

mckay said... 127

Mckay Harris
My hair is boring-medium length and straight. I like it, I guess. I guess I like boring!

Tiffany said... 128

Tiffany Ellis: Noir - Necklace No. 3

Anonymous said... 129

Jamie Hyde

Anonymous said... 130

Ireta Jensen

The Hyding Place said... 131

Jamie Hyde: Medium length hair, medium brown, I like it.

Tiffany said... 132

Tiffany Ellis: my hair is finally long. I have been growing it out for 2 years! I just barely starting curling it in loose ringlets because it is really flat. I really need to get it colored again. I like to go blonde with redish brown highlights.

The Caldwells said... 133

Cami Caldwell

Anonymous said... 134

Ora Bridges

Anonymous said... 135

Kimberly Anderson

The Caldwells said... 136

Cami Caldwell: i'm kind of in the stages of growing my hair out, but i recently cut bangs and i love them!

The Caldwells said... 137

Cami Caldwell: love the Nie Nie necklace!

Anonymous said... 138

Ireta Jensen: Gray, colored dark brown. Short. Some natural curl. Thinning. Don't love it.

The Hyding Place said... 139

Jamie Hyde: Love the counting the days necklace.

Anonymous said... 140

Brenda Finlinson

Anonymous said... 141

Laurie Ockey

Anonymous said... 142

Ireta Jensen: I would like the Bohemian Chic - Aunt Jayna necklace. It is beautiful.

Francesca said... 143

Francesca Campbell

Francesca said... 144

Francesca Campbell: my hair is dark brown and shoulder length. its not curly, but more frizzy, which i hate. so i straighten it often!

Nal said... 145

Natalya Olenslager

Sam and Josh said... 146

Samantha Holt:my hair is straight and to the middle of my back. I would love for it to be longer, but I don't mind it.

Anonymous said... 147

Jeanette Maughan

Sam and Josh said... 148

Samantha Holt:Petite Goutte

Anonymous said... 149

Laurie Ockey~ I love the vintage reclaimed earings! Beautiful!

Anonymous said... 150

Ora Bridges
I would love to win the Codllier Carousel necklace.

Kristi said... 151

Kristi Richmond:
Collier - Nanette

busymama said... 152

Brandi Campbell: Just cut some thick bangs to disquise my ever aging smile lines and I like them!

Kristi said... 153

Kristi Richmond: right now my hair is long (almost as long was when i got married and before I started having kids 16 years ago!) it is also a lot blonder and curlier than it use to be - usually I like it - but I'm about ready for a change - just not sure what to do...

Rip Curl Mom said... 154

Kelly Walker-I am in love with the Bohemian Chic - Felecia earrings!

Rip Curl Mom said... 155

Kelly Walker-I currently have shoulder length blonde hair. I am going to go short and kind of funky here at the end of August with some chunks of brown in it. I am in a hair rut!

Emma Jane said... 156

Emma Brady: Collier - Carousel

Jeremiah Burns said... 157

Kara Burns : Bracelet - Mrs. Minnever

Jeremiah Burns said... 158

Kara Burns : My hair is long and now blond. Origianlly brown, but had to change it up a bit.

TEAM HATHAWAY said... 159

Rindee Hathaway

Anne said... 160

Anne Jensen: my hair- short and curly. I am very bummed that I cut it, and can't wait for it to grow out again!

Anonymous said... 161

Ora Bridges
My hair is short, but trying to grow a little longer for an October wedding. Would like the style to change by that time also. And maybe the color!

TEAM HATHAWAY said... 162

Rindee Hathaway: NEED Bobbi Pins!

Anne said... 163

Anne Jensen: I would love any of the dangly earrings.

Emma Jane said... 164

Emma Brady: My hair is dark and the length of my shoulders. I love it!

Domestic on a Dime said... 165

kym poelzer

TEAM HATHAWAY said... 166

Rindee Hathaway: Short and Sassy-and lovin' it!

The Lambert Family said... 167

Kim Lambert! I like the Collier Emily Necklace! SO cute!

Laura said... 168

Laura Wilkinson: Bohemian Chic-Felecia

busymama said... 169

Brandi Campbell

utmommy said... 170

Valerie Davies

Melissa said... 171

Melissa Duran: Shoulder length blonde hair. It works for what i want right now.

The Lambert Family said... 172

Kim Lambert! I actually just got my haircute 2 days ago. It's in a steep a-line with a lot of layers. I think it would look so cute with a yoyo! I need to start doing cute things with my new hairstyle!

utmommy said... 173

Valerie Davies: I love the cute red button bracelet.

Anne said... 174

Anne Jensen: facebook status

Laura said... 175

Laura Wilkinson: Long Brown hair. Use my flat iron every day. Yes I like my style. As long as I can pull it up when I get home from work I like it. No short hair for me.

utmommy said... 176

Valerie Davies: My hair is dark brown and short. I loved it, but now I'm growing it out and it's in a funky grow-out stage.

Domestic on a Dime said... 177

Kym poelzer: I love the Bohemian Chic - Felecia earrings. Just perfect!!

Mandi said... 178

Mandi Christensen

Domestic on a Dime said... 179

Kym Poelzer: my hair is shoulder length, thick black with a healthy sprinkling of silver peeking though.

Anonymous said... 180

Erin Wilhelmsen my hair is currently a little bit longer then shoulder length. It is dirty blonde (my natural color).

busymama said... 181

Brandi Campbell: Love the Pauleen and Bohemian Chic necklaces and all of the earrings and cute bobby pins!

Cheryl said... 182

cheryl bowe: Vintage Reclaimed - Counting the Days

Lauren said... 183

Lauren Black

Cheryl said... 184

cheryl bowe: terrible right now, i'm getting it done next week.

Cheryl said... 185

cheryl bowe: fb status

Lauren said... 186

Lauren Black: I love the Collier - Nanette necklace

Amy said... 187

Amy Wright

Lauren said... 188

Lauren Black: I just cut my long hair off to just above the shoulder. Some days I like it, some days I don't...

Alyssa said... 189

Alyssa Young

Alyssa said... 190

Alyssa Young - long hair, dark.

becky said... 191

Becky Packer: my hair is the shortest it's been in a really long time...but still a couple inches below the shoulders. Brown, and straight. I think I like it, but I may go shorter next time.

Marcus n McKenzie said... 192

McKenzie Kennedy: I like the Collier - Gabriella necklace

Amy said... 193

AMy Wright: I love the vintage reclaimed-judith necklace

Erin said... 194

Erin Wilhelmsen I really like the Petite Goutte - Luella earrings. They are very feminine.

Mandi said... 195

Mandi Christensen: I really like the Sadie earrings, actually. The yellow is wonderful! All her jewelry is great though. I couldn't find anything I didn't like!

Alyssa said... 196

Alyssa Young - I love the Collier - Gabriella necklace.

Marcus n McKenzie said... 197

McKenzie Kennedy: My hair is red, long and straight. I have been needing to cut it for a few months, but just can't decide what I want to do with it!

becky said... 198

Becky Packer: Collier - Grabriella

Mandi said... 199

Mandi Christensen: Shoulder length with layers, and has been bleached quite blonde from the sun (I'm a brunette!) Can't wait to get into the salon and have dark brown again.

Anonymous said... 200

Lisa Nokes

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