Mother's Day Giveaway

In order to show my appreciation for all the amazing mothers out there, I'm doing this giveaway! You may start entering today - just click on the form below to like my Facebook page and share my giveaway on twitter!

Set is made with Swarovski Crystals, Lampwork Beads, silver plated chain and ear-wire.

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This giveaway will run from NOW rough the April 28th, and the lucky winner will be chosen by random.org on April 29th, 2014. The winner will be announced here, and he or she will have 48 hours to respond with his/her mailing address. If a winner cannot be contacted or does not respond, another winner will be chosen after 48 hours.

This giveaway is open worldwide.

Have fun and good luck everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day

Every year, the fourteenth day of the month of February has millions across the world presenting their loved ones with candy, flowers, chocolates and other lovely gifts. In many countries, restaurants and eateries are seen to be filled with couples who are eager to celebrate their relationship and the joy of their togetherness through delicious cuisines. There hardly seems to be a young man or woman who is not keen to make the most of the day.

While the history of Valentine's Day is sometimes debated, it clearly links back to a Catholic saint named St. Valentine.The problem is there are actually three St. Valentine's -- one a priest, one a bishop, and little is known about the third. All were martyrs.In 469 A.D., Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 a day to honor St. Valentine, one of these three men.

One legend says that a Roman emperor banned soldiers from marrying in the third century, but St. Valentine took issue with this. He became an advocate for soldiers and was executed as a result of his outspokenness.

Another legend says St. Valentine was executed for his beliefs in Christianity and just before he died, he left a farewell note for a loved one and signed it "From Your Valentine."

A conventional and widely accepted belief about the holiday itself is that Valentine's Day grew out of a Middle Ages tradition of celebrating Feb. 14 as the day "the birds began to pair."

Happy Valentine's Day

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Garnet is birthstone for January

"By her who is this month was born
No gem save garnets shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."

The warm, bright garnet stands in contrast to this cold month. Garnet brings to those born in January friendship, loyalty and sincerity, and the stone is said to have the power to ensure good health and protect its owner during travel.

Garnets have been known to Man for thousands of years. Noah, it is said, used a garnet lantern to help him steer his ark through the dark night. Garnets are also found in jeweler from early Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. Many an early explorer and traveler liked to carry a garnet with him, for the garnet was popular as a talisman and protective stone, as it was believed to light up the night and protect its bearer from evil and disaster.

The garnet continues to be the protective gem of journeyers. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. It is January's birthstone, but far from being only a winter gem, the garnet, with its brilliance and multitude of colors, is truly one for any season.

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Turquoise is December birthstone

Turquoise is the modern December birthstone and the accepted gem for the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries.

 

 

 

For centuries, turquoise was thought to protect riders and horses from falls. Today the beautiful stone is considered a good luck "charm" for aviators, flight staff and other professionals who need to ward

off accidents.

 

 

 

Turquoise's bright and happy color is supposed to lend self-confidence to subdued personalities, and it is also very popular as a token of friendship, since Turquoise is reputed to be responsible for faithfulness and reliable relationships.

 

All of this and more you can buy here

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Black Friday Nov 23rd to Cyber Monday November 26th.
Use coupon BLKFR20 for 20% off

 

This is a Great time to find that perfect holiday gift while the selection is great.

 

www.etsy.com/shop/SFBeads

 

Animal print: Zebra

Animal prints have long been a popular style for many reasons. What is your favorite Animal prints?
One of my favorite is the Zebra.
I used this print first in my new collection.

 

 Necklace can be worn for a special occasion or to dress up jeans.

The first strand is 28,5 inches long and the longest one is 32 inches long, all measured with the chain that goes around the neck. 

 

 

 The earrings measure 2 " (50mm) long.

 

 The long earrings measure 3" (80mm) long.

 

 

 

 

 The bracelet measures 8 in. Easy and gorgeous to wear!

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Free Tutorial: Rainbow Earrings

The holiday season can be overwhelming and stressful. Release some of that stress by making some pretty jewelry projects for yourself and for your loved ones! Making jewelry gifts for those you care about is a fantastic way to show off your creativity and make everyone happy - including your wallet :-)))
Today, I would like to share how to make simple beautiful earrings. 

You will need:

·  Jump rings 6mm (OD), 18ga multicolored (8 different colors, 6 rings of each color)

·  2 silver ear wire

·  Jumpring tool, opener and closer

·  2 chain nose pliers

 1). Get two ear wires. Then, get 6 rings of each color and put the same color in one row, as shown in the picture. (Photo1)

2). Pick up one ear wire, and open the loop connected to the bottom of the ear wire. Put 3 red rings on the loop, and then close the loop. (Photo2)

3). Take the middle red ring and open it. Put 3 pink rings on to the middle red one, and then close the red ring. (Photo3)

4). Take the middle pink ring and open it up. Put 3 gold rings into the opened pink ring and then close the pink ring. (Photo4)

 

5). Take the middle gold ring and open it. Put 3 yellow rings into the opened gold one, and then close the gold one (Photo5) 

6). Take the yellow middle ring and open it. Put 3 green rings into the opened yellow one, and then close the yellow one. (Photo6)

7). Take the middle green ring and open it. Take 3 dark green rings and put them into the green one, and then close the green ring. (Photo7)        

8). Take the middle dark green ring and open it. Put 3 blue rings into the opened dark green ring, and then close the dark green ring. (Photo8)       

9). Take the middle blue ring and open it. Put 3 purple rings into the opened blue ring, and then close the blue ring. You have just finished an earring! (Photo 9)
10). Repeat steps 2-9 to make your second earring! (Photo10)

Using this technique and different materials you can create different earrings.

Good Luck!!!

Giveaway #2 - Closed

Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom.
It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled "I Love You's."
That’s why I offer you this beautiful giveaway right before!

Set is made of sterling silver, pearls and mother of pearls.

I will also add an extra gift, but that is a surprise you will get to see only when you unwrap your package.

Mandatory entry:

Visit SFBeads Etsy Shop , browse around, and leave a comment here telling me what your favorite item is! Make sure to include your email address or a way to contact you if you win!

Extra entries (make sure you leave a separate comment for each). Current fans are eligible!

* Follow my blog (you can follow by clicking follow in the left sidebar) - 1 entry
* Follow me on twitter / facebook - 1 entry
* Share about this giveaway on your facebook or twitter -1 entry
* Blog about this giveaway (include a link to your post) - 1 entry
* Purchase anything from SFBeads or BestSupply shops and come back letting me know what you purchased (use coupon code BLOGMD to get 10% off at SFBeads shop) - 4 entries

This giveaway will run from NOW rough the April 25th, and the lucky winner will be chosen by random.org on April 26th, 2011. The winner will be announced here, and he or she will have 48 hours to respond with his/her mailing address. If a winner cannot be contacted or does not respond, another winner will be chosen after 48 hours.

Make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry. The more entries you post, the more chances you have to win!

This giveaway is open worldwide.

Have fun and good luck everyone!

Valentines day!

   Valentine’s Day is a wonderful holiday where loved ones express their feelings for each other a little bit more than on average day. They buy flowers, candy, balloons, cards, and other gifts just to prove how special their relationship is. Of course, holidays aren’t the only days that love is shown, it’s simply emphasized more. It’s an amazing day dedicated to spending time with your special someone.

 It can also be a day for friends to get together and say “I love you and thanks for everything”! Whatever your plans are for this terrific day, make sure to have a present for someone. Instead of just buying a card to show your feelings, get something meaningful and everlasting – just like your love! There’s so much you could say on a day like that, so don’t let any gift limit you. Some great ideas and examples that I thought would be terrific on Valentine’s Day are:

You can buy any of these or other of my creations here.