Christmas Giveaway!

Stephanie over at Somewhat Simple has been kind enough to allow us to participate in her "12 Giveaways of Christmas!" If you haven't checked out Stephanie's blog, by all means, go there....NOW! She's such a doll and has so many great ideas.

While you're there, enter to win our "Winter Wonderland" Holiday Fringe bracelet!!!

I've also added several new pieces to our etsy store.

Happy Holidays!

New Items

Hi everyone! We've been working extra hard here to get even MORE items listed on Etsy so they're ready for holidy shopping!

Check out these great pieces:

Boutique Style Zipper Pull

"By the Sea" Fringe Bracelet

"When In Paris" Eiffel Tower Necklace

"Buttercream Frosting" - Necklace and Matching Earring Set

These are just a FEW of the fabulous {and fantastically reasonably priced} jewelery listed recently.

Check it out http://www.etsy.com/shop/twocreativechicks09

New Jewelry on Etsy and FREE SHIPPING!

Wow, it's November 5th already?! Time flies when you're having fun! And we've been having LOTS of fun creating some fun new pieces that are now on Etsy!

With the holiday season coming up it would be a great time to start thinking about Christmas gifts!!! We have a lot of VERY reasonably priced items that any woman in your life would LOVE!

Plus..........we now offer FREE SHIPPING!!! This is such an added value as I personally find that many times I am discouraged from buying items online simply because of the shipping costs! Also, if you buy five or more items at one time, you will receive a FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING UPGRADE! It doesn't get any better than that....

Check us out at http://www.twocreativechicks09.etsy.com/ and check back often for more fun jewelry and maybe even a sale or two!

New Fall Jewelry!

We have several new fall-inspired jewelry for sale in our Etsy store.

In honor of our most favorite season, FALL, we are offering a great bonus...

Anyone who orders a necklace or bracelet in the month of October will receive a free pair of coordinating earrings! Take advantage of this great offer to get TWO pieces of jewelry for the price of ONE!

Happy Fall {and happy shopping}!

Our New Etsy Store!!!

We've opened an Etsy shop! Click Here!

Giveaway Winner!

And the winner is..............


Number 21!!!

"Get Real Girl said...
Love this bracelet! New subscriber in my reader!

August 18, 2009 2:56 PM"

Please email me at js_1308@yahoo.com with your name and address and I'll get this beauty mailed out to you!!

Thank you to all who entered! Check back on Monday for ANOTHER giveaway!!!

GIVEAWAY!

I'm having a giveaway! One lucky reader will receive one of my beautiful hand-made fringe bracelets, "Pretty In Pink." It's a very sparkly and fun to wear piece (one of my favorites).

Ok, here are the rules....

Rules and Regulations:

FOR ONE ENTRY:
* Follow my blog (link at the very bottom of the page) and leave a comment here. (everyone MUST do this)

FOR EXTRA ENTRIES:

* Spread the word - Post on your blog, twitter - don't forget to comment and link where you've posted it. Each counts as 1 extra entry. LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH

Last day for entries is on August 20th 2009 and the winner will be chosen August 21, 2009.

I’ll give the winner 48 hours to respond and accept the prize. If I don’t hear from the winner after 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.

S'Mores Earrings

Anything in miniature is cute, but I think these take the cake! Two tiny graham crackers sandwich a delicious square of milk chocolate and the most perfectly roasted marshmallow to make these scrumptious s'mores earrings! I'd venture to say that these are better than the real thing...and the best thing is, they're ZERO calories!

These adorable earrings are completely handmade with polymer clay. No detail has been left out. The s'more measures approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch and dangles (including earwire) 1 and 1/2 inches.

Current in the Etsy store. You can find them HERE

New York Night - Black Fringe Bracelet

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
-Coco Chanel

You'll be both with this sexy fringe bracelet! I tried to capture both chic and funky with this bracelet, which includes beads of various shapes, textures and sizes.
Now in the Etsy store... check it out HERE

"Carmel Cappuccino" Necklace

"Carmel Cappuccino" is a gorgeous necklace created from handcrafted polymer clay beads in soothing earth tones. The gradient colors are achieved by blending various shades of clay in colors such as chocolate, cocoa and coffee, resulting in each bead being truly one-of-a-kind.

Small silver accents give the necklace just enough sparkle and the large 3/4" focal bead dangles from the center point of the necklace creating a flattering V-shape. The necklace is 24" long but can be shortened upon request. If you would like a shorter length, please specify the desired length when ordering. This item is handmade, one-of-a-kind and cannot be duplicated.

"Come Fly With Me" Keychain

"Come Fly With Me" Keychain
$7.00

"Weather-wise it's such a lovely day. . .
It's perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly
Pack up, let's fly away!!"

Add a little flair to your keys! "Come Fly With Me" is a beautiful handmade keychain made with glass and ceramic beads in vibrant hues of teal. A large, chunky dragonfly charm adds a touch of whimsy.

Makes a perfect gift for yourself, family, or friends.

Click HERE to buy!

Natural Butterfly Keychain

"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
~Nathaniel Hawthorne
For all nature lovers! This stunning handmade keychain combines four chunky wooden beads for a natural feel, and the subtle sparkle from a silvertone butterfly charm.

"Natural Butterfly" Keychain
SOLD

Pretty in Pink Eyeglass Holder/Necklace

This necklace does double duty as an eyelgass holder - All you have to do is slip the side arm of your eye glasses through the circle and they will hang flatly and neatly around your neck.


The necklace measures 28" long which makes it easy to slip over your head. However, it also attaches in the back with a silver lobster clasp.


Click HERE to buy

Black Swirl Eyeglass Holder/Necklace

This necklace does double duty as an eyelgass holder - All you have to do is slip the side arm of your eye glasses through the circle and they will hang flatly and neatly around your neck.
The necklace measures 28" long which makes it easy to slip over your head. However, it also attaches in the back with a silver lobster clasp.



Click HERE to buy

"Pocket Full of Posies" Keychain

Add some flair to your keys with this one of a kind handmade keychain! Soft pink tiger's eye beads and pearls finished with a silver bead cap dangle from a figure 8 key ring. The adorable silvertone flowerpot adds fun and a touch of charm!

Go ahead, treat yourself!

"Pocket Full of Posies" Keychain
$7.00

"My Heart of Hearts" Teal Keychain

"My Heart of Hearts" Teal Keychain
$7.00

Ivory and Teal Keychain

Ivory and Teal Keychain
$7.00

Black and Silver Key and Locket Bookworm - SOLD!

Black and Silver Key and Locket Bookworm

$10.00

SOLD!

Purple Flower Bookworm

Purple Flower Bookworm
$10.00

Silver & Green Eyeglass Holder/Necklace - SOLD

This necklace does double duty as an eyelgass holder - All you have to do is slip the side arm of your eye glasses through the circle and they will hang flatly and neatly around your neck. The necklace measures 28" long which makes it easy to slip over your head. However, it also attaches in the back with a silver lobster clasp.

$12.00 - SOLD

Just Peachy

"Just Peachy" is a fringe style bracelet in peach tones. It measures approximately 7 1/2" long with a silver toggle clasp.

"Just Peachy"
Click HERE to buy!

Chocolate Butterscotch Fringe Bracelet - SOLD!

You'll love this bracelet! It's loaded with rich browns, creamy beiges and smooth butterscotch colors.

Chunky Chocolate Butterscotch Fringe Bracelet
$25.00

SOLD!!!

Spring bracelet

I just had to show you this bracelet.

I love the colors in it. The blueish/greenish/tealish (is that even a word?!?) colors are so pretty together. I love the simplicity of it. And guess what? It's only $7.00!

You can find all of the jewelry we make HERE.

Weekly Giveaway (Week of April 5, 2009)

I'm a little late posting this week's giveaway due to some techinical difficulties (read: Internet server problems....YUCK!), so entries will be taken until Saturday, April 11, 2009.

This week's giveaway is a beautiful bookworm handmade by Helen! If you don't know what a bookmark is, check it out here.

Ok, for this week since our giveaway is a book mark, when you leave your comment, share your favorite book!

Good Luck!

Pink and Brown Cupcake candy wrapper

Pink and Brown Cupcake Candy Wrapper
$1.00

Please email me to order! Thanks!

Teal and Brown Candy Wrapper

This teal and brown candy wrapper would be perfect for a bridal shower, new baby, or even a birthday!

NOTE: The personalized writing on the wrapper (as displayed) is just an example. Your wrapper will be sent to you as a blank template, with no writing, so you can personalize it for YOUR occasion!

Teal and Brown Candy Wrapper

$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

Journal Jars!

Aren't these Journal Jars just adorable? These are truly great gifts.

The concept is simple. The Journal Jar is filled to the brim with thought-provoking questions printed onto strips of paper. These are the journal prompts. The idea is that each day you pull out one of the strips, read the question and write your daily journal entry based on that question.

These jars can be custom made to fit any theme or color scheme. Just email us with your request!

Blue and Silver "Dream" Necklace Charm and Earring Set

Blue and Silver "Dream" Necklace Charm and Earring Set
$15.00

Pink Chocolate Heart Ribbon Necklace - SOLD

Pink Chocolate Heart Ribbon Necklace

SOLD

Black and Smokey Gray Bangle Bracelet Set

This is a very sophisticated set of two bangle bracelets in black and silver. They are adorned with 6 charms including one tiny adorable silvertone padlock!

Only $16.00 and you can buy it HERE!

What are bookworms?

Bookworms are like jewelry for your books. Adorned with beads and charms on either end, they lay between the pages of your book to keep your place.

Every Bookworm is uniquely designed, one-of-a-kind, and handmade. They make a stack of books sparkle with beauty.

Who wants a boring bookmark? Use a bookworm and save your page with style!

Prince Charming Necklace Charm

Prince Charming Green Frog Necklace Charm
$9.00

Scrabble anyone?

These scrabble tile pendants are perfect for gift giving this holiday season! The scrabble tile pendants measure approximately 3/4” by 3/4” and are made from a wooden Scrabble tile. The front and back of are adorned with coordinating patterned paper and sealed with a two part epoxy for a smooth, clear, glass-like finish.

Most pendants come ready to wear on a 20” silvertone necklace.

Book Worms!!!

Ok, here's the latest thing from us "chicks" . . . Book worms!! Bookworms are like jewelry for your books. Adorned with beads and charms on either end, they lay between the pages of your book to keep your place. Every Bookworm is uniquely designed, one-of-a-kind, and handmade.

What a great gift these would make for a book lover, coupled with a book by their favorite author or a gift card to their favorite book store. Great gifts for friends, students, co-workers, the list goes on!

Check out the available bookworms here

Who wants a boring bookmark? Use a bookworm and save your page with style!

Lavender "Key to My Heart" Bookworm - SOLD!

Lavender "Key to My Heart" Bookworm

SOLD

It's a Girl (Argyle) Announcement

It's a Girl (Argyle) Announcement Candy Wrapper
$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

It's A Boy (Argyle) Announcement

It's a Boy! Argyle announcement Candy Wrapper

$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

Baby Angel Bear

Baby Angel Bear Candy Wrapper

$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

Postmark necklace - SOLD!

Postmark Necklace
SOLD

Buttercream earrings

Buttercream earrings

$9.00

Candy Wrappers

Have you checked out our candy wrappers yet? They're great for just about any occasion and make great party favors. We currently have wrappers for baby showers, weddings, Easter with more to be added soon!

Here's how they work:

1. You purchase the desired template (wrapper) ONCE. All wrappers are only $1.00 each!
2. You add any personalized information to the wrapper with pretty much any graphic
program (Photoshop, Corel Draw, even Paint!).
3. Print! There's no limit to the number of times you can use or print the templates once you've
purchased them so feel free to use them over and over. The only thing I ask is that you don't
re-sell the digital file. But print as many as you like!

FACTS:

1. All templates are in .jpg format at 300 dpi. What this means is that they will print
beautifully! You don't need a laser printer, either. These will print from your regular inkjet.
I personally print them on a light weight photo paper for a nice, glossy, professional look.

2. Our templates are made to fit a 1.55 oz Hershey bar. If you would like any of these
templates modified for other types of candy (mini bars, the large 8 oz bars, Kit Kat, even
M&M's, just EMAIL US and we'll be more than happy to modify a wrapper for $.50 extra.)

If you're interested in just exactly how you wrap a candy bar, check out my tutorial HERE.

All Because Two People Fell in Love
NOTE: This design can be customized to match any wedding colors! Just ask!

$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

Green and Blue - Boy

NOTE: The personalized writing on the wrapper (as displayed) is just an example. Your wrapper will be sent to you with the graphics only, no writing, so you can personalize it for YOUR occasion!

Green and Blue Dots Candy Wrapper
$1.00

Please email me to order! Thanks!

Wedding - Stripes and Dots

NOTE: This design can be customized with any wording and any color. Just ask!!!
Wedding - Stripes and Dots Candy Wrapper
$1.00

Please email me to order! Thanks!

Baby Shower - Girl Building Blocks

Baby Shower (Girl) Building Blocks Candy Wrapper

$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

Black Butterfly Bookworm

Black Butterfly Bookworm

$10.00

Purple Bookworm

Purple Bookworm
$10.00

Black Heart Bookworm

Black Heart Bookworm
$10.00

Baby Shower - Boy Building Blocks

Baby Shower (Boy) Building Blocks Candy Wrapper
$1.00
Please email me to order! Thanks!

Candy Wrapper Tutorial

Here's a quick tutorial on how to wrap a Hershey candy bar using my candy wrappers.

WHAT YOU NEED:


1. Hershey candy bar (1.55 oz)
2. Candy wrapper
3. Paper cutter
4. Tape or glue runner


Ok, now, let's begin!


1. PRINT your design on a full sheet of paper. *I personally use a lightweight photo paper. The gloss of the paper gives them a very professional and sleek appearance, but plain printer paper or even cardstock can also be used.


2. CUT the wrapper. Cut around the edges of the template (there will be a faint gray line where you are supposed to cut). *Here it is best to use a paper cutter like the one below. It makes cutting a breeze (especially if you're cutting a lot of these! Oh, let's say for a hundred or so wedding guests!) and makes awesome cuts. You can also use scissors if you have a steady hand.


3. WRAP. Once you have cut your template, place it on top of your candy bar and make sure the design on the "front" of the wrapper is centered (both horizontally and vertically) over the front of the candy bar. The design should fit just perfect.


TIP: Make sure you are working on a flat surface for this next part. I will not be responsible for broken Hershey bars that you are forced to eat :-)


Now, holding the template in place, flip both the wrapper and candy bar over. If the wrappers shifts a little, that's ok. . . you can re-adjust before you glue.


It's now time to "overwrap" your bar. I like to start by folding over the shorter flap first.
Next, fold the longer side to the middle of the wrapper. It should be long enough to cover the shorter flap. Make sure the flaps are snuggly wrapped around the bar.

Before taping your wrapper in place, carefully hold the wrapper and bar together and turn it over to take a peek and make sure the design is still centered on the front of the bar. If it is, it's time to glue!

5. GLUE. I like to use a "tape/glue runner" (like those used by scrapbookers). They are the easiest to work with when doing a project like this. However, you could also use double sided tape.


Ok, now, gently release your death grip from the candy bar and let the two flaps fall open.



Run your tape runner along the inside length of the shorter flap (see above) and along BOTH edges of the wrapper (see below).
Fold the shorter flap back onto the bar and press firmly. Now, run the glue along the longer flap, fold over and press firmly. (see below)







Using your fingers press the two sides/edges of the wrapper together to make sure they seal.



You're done!!! While this may seem like an exhaustive process, it really goes quick once you get your groove on. Try one for your next event. You'll be guaranteed to get compliments on them.

The Winner!

It's FRIDAY! That means I'm drawing this week's giveaway winner today. Thank you to everyone who entered. Not too bad of a turn out for a first time giveaway ;-)

The winner of this week's givaway (according to random.org integer generator) is comment number 3......

Glo!

Congrats, Glo! Email me with your address so I can send this beauty to you!

We'll be back on Monday with another giveaway, so don't forget to come back and enter to win!

Weekly Giveaway!

I love this pendant...it's one of my favorites. The old postmark and key give this such an old-world feel. It reminds me of traveling. To qualify to win this necklace, leave me a comment telling me where YOU would go if you could travel to any place in the world.

Me? No question....Italy. Hands down. Can't talk me out of it.

On Friday, a comment will be randomly picked and the winner will receive this scrabble tile pendant!

Good luck!

Ruffle Butts

Have you heard of Ruffle Butts yet? This is an adorable line of fun, hip & girly clothes, made of 100% cotton with quality construction.

The brand is designed to include multiple colors and patterns which can be mixed-and-matched in order to make the lives of busy moms a little easier.

The owner, Amber, is an absolute doll. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows.

With Spring here, it's a great time to update your little girl's wardrobe with a fresh, colorful Ruffle Butt and adorable little swing top (as shown here ------>

Check them out at www.RuffleButts.com