Etsy Extravaganza

Sweet Leaf Gold Charm Necklace Giveaway

by Kristina on February 7, 2010

onelifejewelry is a fabulous Etsy shop I discovered while hunting for treasures for my Etsy Extravaganza series of giveaways (of which this is the fifth in the series, can you believe it? thank you all for making them such a success!). I’m a sucker for delicate charm jewelry, especially that which is personalized, handmade, and of the utmost quality. onelifejewelry embodies all that and more. Arlyne has a boundless creativity that is married to a gorgeous sense of aesthetic, which makes for some really knockout jewelry. I wouldn’t be surprised to see her designs in Lucky Magazine in the future. She is just that good.

Arlyne was kind enough to send me this necklace for review, and I was absolutely stunned when I carefully opened the package (which itself took 1 or …10 minutes because it was so carefully and delicately wrapped) and was amazed at the delicate gorgeousness that awaited me.

Behold the beautiful creations by Arlyne of onelifejewelry:

Best of all, onelifejewelry is giving one lucky reader a personalized necklace of their very own! If I were you, I would just pick one up for yourself while you browse her lovely shop, and possibly one for Mom, too? Perhaps a sister or BFF you know would just love one? It’s worth it. Trust me. This necklace is G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S.

Please follow all the rules (read ‘em below) when entering. If you are the one lucky winner, you will get to choose the initial that goes on the pendant. If you have a color preference for the gem, let me know that too. Arlyne custom-makes every necklace to order! But don’t wait to see if you won, go ahead and purchase one today. You will NOT regret it.

How to Enter:

  • Visit onelifejewelry and browse the selection. Pick your favorite piece (other than this giveaway necklace) and comment here with your pick. Shop around, while you’re there–we’ll keep your spot nice and warm over here.

Bonus Entries

  • 2 comments: Have a blog? Link to Pretty Shiny Sparkly and get 2 extra comment entries! Leave 2 separate comments, with the link to your blogroll! (Want a button?)
  • 1 comment: Follow @PrttyShnySparkly AND Tweet this giveaway (write your @twitterusername in your comment so I can verify–no protected tweets) (click here to automatically tweet).
  • 1 comment: Join the Pretty Committee via Google Friend Connect (see the sidebar on the right?).
  • 1 comment: Subscribe to the feed: Click here. Use whatever method you prefer to subscribe (Google Reader, Yahoo, Microsoft Live, Bloglines, Email, what-have-you)!

Please see the Giveaways page for official rules and instructions upon winning. Only one submission type per user, please. Good luck! Contest ends Monday, February 15th, 2010 at 11:00pm CST. Open to USA only (I can’t afford to ship anywhere else!). Winner will be announced in a winner’s post, and will have 3 days to contact me, after which a new winner will be drawn in a live giveaway. So keep checking back!

Part 5 of the Etsy Extravaganza series of giveaways!

Did you enter the other giveaways currently running? Enter to win a $50 gift certificate for some luxury pajamas, and there’s also the throw pillow giveaway!

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Pretty Pillows + Giveaway

by Kristina on February 2, 2010

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I don’t just love jewelry, tops, jeans, shoes, boots, high heels, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, dresses, skirts, shorts, tights… { deep breath } and all other pretty things for one’s personal style. I also happen to l-o-v-e anything to do with design.

Why do I have 300 channels, when the only one I watch is HGTV?

Favorite show: Divine Design. I am convinced I can kidnap Candace Olsen and force her to decorate my future home one day.

Because, you know, I can kidnap six-foot-tall Canadian giantesses. Easy peezy.

Speaking of Canadians, I recently discovered Etsy shop owner Christine of Pillow Throw Decor, who makes fabulous throw pillows, and has been featured in Women’s Weekly Magazine, among others. Check out some pretties:

And my favorite…

Chic Ocean Blue and Gold Damask Decorative Pillow Cover

Want to win the above 20″ x 20″ throw pillow cover? Here’s your chance!

How to Enter:

  • Answer this question: What is your favorite style/pattern/type of throw pillow? (Click here for inspiration) All other entries will be disqualified without this entry.

Extra Entries (Leave an extra comment for each)

  • Follow @PillowThrowDeco on Twitter.
  • Follow @PrttyShnySparkly AND Tweet this giveaway (write your @twitterusername in your comment so I can verify–no protected tweets) (click here to automatically tweet).
  • Have a blog? Link to Pretty Shiny Sparkly and get 2 extra comment entries! Leave 2 separate comments, with the link to your blogroll! (Want a button?)
  • Join the Pretty Committee via Google Friend Connect (see the sidebar on the right?).
  • Subscribe to the feed: Click here. Use whatever method you prefer to subscribe (Google Reader, Yahoo, Microsoft Live, Bloglines, Email, what-have-you)!

Please see the Giveaways page for official rules and instructions upon winning. Only one submission type per user, please. Good luck! Contest ends Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 5:00pm CST. Open to USA only (I can’t afford to ship anywhere else!). Winner will be announced in a winner’s post, and emailed.

Part 4 of the Etsy Extravaganza series of giveaways!

Did you enter the other current giveaways?

Update: We have a winner! Congratulations to KarenPR, commenter #168 of 200 whose lucky number was chosen via random.org. You have been emailed! Thanks to all for entering and many thanks to Pillow Throw Decor for sponsoring this fabulous prize.

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Opalite Water Drop Earrings Giveaway

by Kristina on January 25, 2010

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A warm welcome if you are new to PSS, and a hearty hello to the Pretty Committee! Today I want to highlight a very talented Etsy seller whose shop goes by the name of JenuineJewels (you can find her at JenuineJewels.Etsy.com). She has a real passion and talent for working with beautiful gemstones, and pairing them with the most gorgeous metals.

Her craftsmanship is flawless, and while I am sad to let it leave my desk where it sits in a pretty little package, I am giving it away.

To you.

Because you are awesome.

Opalite Water Drop Earrings by Jenuine Jewels

I really could go on all day posting pictures of these beauties. Enter now to win them! Her shop describes them as:

A simple drop earring with blue opalite wrapped in gold tone wire. They measure just about 1 and 3/4 inches in length.

These would be great as gifts for friends, and she is so wonderfully priced, it’s really a smart buy to pick up a couple things and have them on-hand for girlfriends’/granddaughters’/sisters’ birthday presents. Here are some more of her lovely designs:


image credit: jen greenlaw of jenuine jewels

How to Enter:

  • Visit JenuineJewels.Etsy.com and select (other than these earrings) your favorite piece and leave a comment here telling me. All other entries will be disqualified without this entry!

Extra Entries (Leave a new comment for each)

  • Become a Fan of Jenuine Jems on Facebook.
  • Follow @PrttyShnySparkly AND Tweet this giveaway (write your @twitterusername in your comment so I can verify–no protected tweets) (click here to automatically tweet).
  • Digg or Kirtsy (girl version of Digg) this giveaway! Just click here for the link to the Digg. You can sign in with one click via your Facebook account, or register/login. Click here to Kirtsy this post (by clicking the link taking you back here). Thank you!
  • Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect. Tell me your publicly displayed nickname so I can verify.
  • Subscribe to the feed on Feedburner. Use whatever method you prefer to subscribe (Google Reader, Bloglines, Email, etc.)!

You may enter via any and all of the methods above. Please see the Giveaways page for official rules and instructions upon winning. Only one submission type per user, please. Good luck! Contest ends Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at 5:00pm CST. Open to USA only. Winner will be announced here, and emailed.

Part 3 of the Etsy Extravaganza series of giveaways!

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Rose Gold Feather Necklace Giveaway

by Kristina on January 20, 2010

Hello, pretties. Lauren Haupt of Lauren Haupt Jewelry is giving one lucky reader this gorgeous Rose Gold Feathers necklace. I found Lauren’s work on Etsy, and instantly adored her and her designs (and not just because she coincidentally has already visited PSS). You can clearly see the precision and attention to detail that goes into each and every piece. Please check out her shop and let everyone here know what you think!

You may or may not recall, but I had a silk monogrammed pillow made especially for me last April. It’s gorgeous, and sitting with me in my office chair as I write this post.

This is the second of a great number of giveaways from Etsy artists in the coming days. So the goods just keep on coming! Of course, you’ll have to follow my blog or keep coming back to reap the full benefits. With so many chances to win, how could you NOT enter?

Rose Gold Feathers Necklace by Lauren Haupt

Lauren Haupt

Please check out more of Lauren’s creations over at LaurenHaupt.com. Feel free to thank her for her generous giveaway donation! Please carefully read the following instructions:

How to Enter:

  • Visit LaurenHaupt.com and select (besides this necklace) your favorite piece and leave a comment here telling me. All other entries will be disqualified without this entry!

Extra Entries (Leave a new comment for each)

  • Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect. Tell me your publicly displayed nickname so I can verify.
  • Follow @PrttyShnySparkly AND Tweet this giveaway (write your @twitterusername in your comment so I can verify–no protected tweets) (click here to automatically tweet).
  • Leave a review: on Delightful Blogs (write your review of PSS), or Alexa (write your review of PSS).

You may enter via any and all of the methods above. Please see the Giveaways page for official rules and instructions upon winning. Only one submission type per user, please. Good luck! Contest ends Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:00pm CST. Open to residents of the continental US only, sorry. Winners will be announced here.

Part 2 of the Etsy Extravaganza series of giveaways.

And the winner is…
winner of the lauren haupt giveaway

Congratulations Jessica! You have been notified via email! To those who didn’t win, remember that Lauren’s work is extremely affordable, which means you can always pick out your favorite item that you picked without putting so much as a dent in your wallet. Thanks to all who participated, and many thanks to Lauren Haupt for her generous donation for this giveaway.

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