$100 Sharon Wei Designs Jewelry Giftcard Giveaway – US

May 8, 2013 By 87 Comments

This giveaway is sponsored by Sharon Wei Designs.

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Welcome to the 2nd annual MamaLOVE Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! Help us celebrate the joys of motherhood — and everything else that comes with the pleasure of parenting. It can be challenging to find a special and unique gift for mom, so our hope is to present some amazing Mother’s Day gift ideas, which you can also have a chance at winning!

How Was Your Day? has partnered with Sharon Wei Designs to bring you something super special – artisan-made gemstone and pearl jewelry!  Enter to win a $100 gift card to Sharon Wei Designs.  Choose from a huge selection of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. 

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Bee Necklace Giveaway – WW

December 25, 2012 By 147 Comments

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Bees have a strong mythology throughout history.  At various times, they've been believed to have created the seed for mankind, created gold, and have been full of knowledge. 

Enter to win a Bee Necklace of your own, and perhaps gain a little of that strength for yourself.  Enter in the giveaway tools widget after the jump!

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Flower Swarovski Crystal Earrings Tutorial

December 21, 2012 By 3 Comments

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These gorgeous earrings are easy to make and look really impressive!  The secret is Swarovski crystal flower pendants.  Perfect for that last minute gift or making a whole batch for an event.  Wanna know a secret?  You can make them in about 2 minutes, even if you’ve never made anything! 
 

Supplies Needed to make Swarovski Crystal Earrings

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2 Swarovski crystal flower drops.  These have a hole at the top, through one of the petals, NOT through the center.
2 10-12 mm Large jumprings.  You can also use pinch bails. 
2 earwires.  I’m using sterling fishhooks. 

Two pairs of pliers – I used needle nose and roundnose. 

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Ol St Nick Santa Pendant Flash Giveaway

December 7, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Enter to win this super awesome Ol St Nick necklace.  Super vintage feel of Santa is perfect for this time of year.  So cute!  Comes with a cord that adjusts from 18 to 21 inches in length.

ARV $20.  Enter in the Rafflecopter form after the jump!  And just in case you're in an entering mood – A list of fun giveaways! 

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How to Make a Beaded Bracelet

November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Do you love beaded bracelets?  We all know that stacks of bracelets and beads are both very in right now.  Beaded bracelets can be very expensive, though.  Luckily, it’s not hard to make them yourself!  This bracelet tutorial will teach you how to make a beaded bracelet, even if you've never stepped foot in the craft store.
 

Beading Supplies Needed

  • Tigertail beading wire
  • Focal beads – in this project, we’re using vintage glass pearls as the focal bead.  I used 10 for an 8 inch bracelet
  • Accent beads – the red crystal beads used.  I needed 10 for an 8 inch bracelet.
  • Seed beads – a size 10 or 11 will be the best for this project. These are the tiny white beads used.
  • Crimp beads – they’re what finishes the wire.
  • Split rings or jump rings – 4-6mm
  • Lobster claw clasp

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Love Letter Necklace Giveaway – WW

November 21, 2012 By 57 Comments

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This Love Letter Necklace has always been one of the favorite items from a frequent sponsor. Now, we have one to give away for the loyal fans! 

Silvertone necklace on a delicate curb chain.  Approximately 18 inches in length. ARV $24.

Open worldwide, too.  Enter in the Rafflecopter after the jump!

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New Gemstones I Think You’ll Love

November 21, 2012 By 4 Comments

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Gemstones and fine jewelry are popular gifts at this time of year.  While just about any girl would love to have diamonds, rubies, or sapphires, sometimes you’re looking for something just a little different.  These are some of my favorite unusual stones that may be new gemstones to you.  

Mystic Topaz

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The first time I saw Mystic Topaz, I was watching one of the shopping channels.  I was instantly transfixed, thinking “what kind of rare unicorn of a gem is this?”  With the various colors of purples, oranges, greens, and pinks that the stone throws, I had to know more! 

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Flower Vintage Inspired Diamond Necklace Giveaway #giveThanks

November 19, 2012 By 122 Comments

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Welcome to the Winning For Thanksgiving Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! We wanted to show our readers just how much we appreciate them, so we’ve gathered together and have some amazing prizes up for grabs. It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving has arrived and we will all be busy showing our thanks this week. This event will run from November 20-27th, which means you will have plenty of time to enter all of our giveaways. Good Luck & Happy Thanksgiving!

Here at How Was Your Day?, we've partnered with My Diamond Obsession to bring you … A DIAMOND NECKLACE!  Yeah, that's right!  You will receive the Flower Vintage Inspired Diamond Necklace.  The deets are:

  • 5 stones, 0.03 CTTW
  • Sterling Silver
  • 18 inch sterling chain
  • ARV $139

Pretty awesome, right?  This necklace is sooo pretty.  Look for my full review coming soon. 

Ready to enter?  Then do so in the Rafflecopter form after the jump!

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How To Make a Wrap Bracelet

October 22, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Stacks of bracelets, chunky bracelets, and wrap bracelets are so hot right now.  This is a gorgeous bracelet that looks a lot more difficult than it is, not to mention a lot more expensive.  Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty or creative you can do this! 

My local bead store had these beads on sale one day when I went in there.  I bought several packs, and was trying to figure out what to do with them.  I think this wrap bracelet shows them off nicely. 

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Vintage Jack o Lantern Stud Earrings Giveaway – WW

September 23, 2012 By 150 Comments

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Halloween is right around the corner!  I know it doesn't seem like it, but it's coming sooner that we think!  Are you ready? 

Enter to win a super-adorable pair of Jack-o-Lantern stud earrings in this giveaway! 

Highly detailed Vintage glass pumpkins are the focus. 

These are very petite, so they're good for people that want to be a little festive, but not scream out "I'm wearing Halloween earrings!"   They're also a fantastic size for kids. 

Enter in the Rafflecopter form after the jump!

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My Custom Necklace from Fashion in the Forest

August 29, 2012 By 45 Comments

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These are a few pictures of my new custom necklace.  My personal style is very eclectic.  I love bright, vivid colors and mid century modern design.  In case you couldn’t tell from my layout.  Fashion in the Forest, a fun jewelry site, loves bright colors too! 

I’ve always been a fan of artisan goods.  I like the different and unique styles that you can usually find.  Plus, I love to support small and independent craftspeople and businesses. 

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Pantina Say Hello Diamonds Stud Earrings Giveaway #dogdays

July 31, 2012 By 138 Comments

 

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Welcome to the Dog Days Summer Giveaway Event hosted by

Mom Caboodle, Long Wait For Isabella, and Baking Beauty!

We are well into Summer and the heat of Dog Days has set in…. Beat the heat of Dog Days by entering to win some cool prizes in the first annual Dog Days Summer Giveaway Event!

The Hostesses of the Dog Days Summer Giveaway Event have teamed up with 42 other blogs to give you even more chances to win some awesome prizes.

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How Was Your Day (that's me!) has partnered with Say Hello Diamonds to bring you a magnificent pair of Pantina stud earrings.  These are replica diamonds, and of you didn't know, you'd never know.  Set in sterling silver, these are 4 ct tw.  2 carat solitares for each ear.  Ooooh yeah!   Read my whole writeup of these Replica Diamond Earrings here.

Enter in the rafflecopter form, after the jump!

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