Monday, May 17, 2010

Blogmania September Is Coming Soon!!!


The second Blogmania is coming, September 15 and 16!! In eight weeks, the fun begins again!! If you missed the last one, Blogmania is a huge blog giveaway event. It's only two days long - two days to enter as many giveaways as you can. A hundred blogs will be participating, including Kelly's Lucky You, and every blog will offer at least $100 in prizes. Here's just a preview of some of the prizes that you'll be able to win here!

NOTE EXTRA ENTRY OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Each of the Etsy shops will have a different Blogmania Secret Word noted in their shop's home page announcement each week up until the event. Visit the shop to find the secret word and email it to me for an extra entry in the contest!! Make sure you put "BLOGMANIA EXTRA ENTRY" in your subject line for the entry to be counted.
Any purchase from the shops will also give you TEN extra entries. Just email me, telling me what you bought, again with"BLOGMANIA EXTRA ENTRY" in the subject line.

Oh, la, la! Isn't this a fantastic bracelet from ValleGirl Designs? The inscription says, "la chance sourit aux audacieux" or "luck smiles at the bold". First Stacey, of ValleGirl Designs, burned in the lettering then painted the outside of the bangle a greenish yellow and the inside hot pink. Lastly, she sprayed with several coats of spray acrylic gloss varnish for shine and durability. Oh, la la!! Vive la France!! Et la chance!! Bracelet measures 2.5" inner diameter and .75" wide. Retail Value: $22 Stacey has jewelry, scarves, and more - take a peek at her Etsy shop, ValleGirl Designs!

"In Clover Earrings" These look like lucky charms to me! Reese Rose describes them like this,
"You'll be in the green with these pretty little clover earrings! Wear them and be lucky on St. Patrick's Day - or any day you need a little extra luck. 1 inch kelly green clovers on 6mm surgical steel earring posts." Retail Value: $17 Visit the Reese Rose Etsy shop and see her earrings, hair clips and bracelets!

Stinker and Spike will send one lucky reader a bracelet like the one shown above. "This bracelet is a hand stamped penny strung on your choice of a beige hemp or brown waxed cotton cord. A name/word will be hand stamped upon the disc. Then it will be oxidized to bring out the stamping impressions, polished to a shine, and sealed with an acrylic-nylon glaze. The bracelet cord has an adjustable sliding knot so the length can be adjusted to fit all sizes." Retail Value: $9 For more hand-stamped jewelry, and craft keepsakes, please visit Stinker and Spike.
A Modern Philosophy makes these fantastic bracelets and is giving one away to a Blogmania winner. "This perfect lucky bracelet can be worn on its own or stacked. It includes 7 vermeil nugget beads secured onto white waxed linen with a gold dipped round bead closure.
-Bead closure
-Vermeil nugget beads measure approximately 2.5mm
-Size: 7.5" (fits most wrists; please let them know if you need a different size.)

Valued at $14.50 ** Waxed linen and water are not the best of friends... this bracelet is not intended to get wet. It will keep its color and strength best if kept dry. However, we believe that when bracelets break, a wish has been granted... and it's time to go shopping for a new one!"

I love hand stamped item, and this is such a great keychain!! It's the prize from Down2Earth Jewelry. "A hand hammered and hand stamped penny KEYCHAIN ~ LIVE ~ LAUGH ~ LOVE. ON A HEART SHAPED SILVERTONE SPLITRING. COMES GIFT BOXED! Retail Value: $10.99"
From Studio Marie: "Like all good friends, these Seven Lucky Birds stick close together and hold each other up. The name comes from the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan: candor, fortune, amiability, magnanimity, popularity, longevity and dignity. The print is 4.75 x 9 inches on a 8.5 x 11 high quality matte Epson paper, which is archival, water-resistant and fade-resistant. All prints are signed and dated by the artist, shipped Priority Mail and arrive sealed in a cello sleeve and a protective stiff envelope." Retail Value: $15.00

From SalonD: "This lucky necklace features a silver plated shamrock charm measuring 1 1/2" wide and long. I have added an emerald glass bead that hangs gently from the side. The silver plated chain is 22". Each item comes packaged in a pretty gift box and is tied with a bow. If you would like complimentary gift wrapping, send me a message at checkout. Free shipping!"
Retail Value: $10
Becky at Fun Frieda wrote this lovely description of her prize: "This sketchbook from has blank pages for sketching or writing or both! The imported paper is deep green, scattered with cheery little golden flowers that bring to mind lucky four leaf clovers. I have tied a coordinating ribbon around it, making it gift-ready. Remember, brides, grooms, dads, and grads all could use somewhere lovely to record their plans, dreams, thoughts and observations. Enjoy! Large: cover - 11.25" x 8.25" - approx 80 sheets, 160 pages."


Saturday, May 1, 2010

Button with Purchase from Custom Scrapbook Blog Designs

A sample from the Custom Scrapbook Blog Designs portfolio:
Q: How did you get started doing design work and what do you like best about it?
I started out inspired by other people's creations which led me to playing around with kits. I like that each design is unique, just like the person it's made for. Even using the same kit for two people will result in something that is just for that person

Q: Do you have any advice for someone who is considering a blog makeover?
The appearance of your blog makes a big difference and says a lot about you, so I would say it is worth the money spent. There are so many designers who offer their services for a low price (me included), so there is no need to worry about spending an extravagant amount of money.

Another unique designs in the Custom Scrapbook Blog Designs portfolio:

Everyone wins from Custom Scrapbook Blog Designs: anyone who purchases a Basic Blog Layout and mentions that you heard about this at Build A Beautiful Blog Week gets a "Grab A Button" free.

Dreaming about a new blog design?


Thinking about a blog makeover? Is your blog design looking drab and *shudder* old ?

Build A Beautiful Blog Week is only three weeks away!!

It's already generating so much excitement! We can't wait to share with you the articles, giveaways, tutorials.

Here's some of the articles coming your way:
"How to Monetize Your Blog"
and
"Networking 101: Blog Features".

Confused about the terminology of blog design? Madeline Mele, of The Shabby Vanity, has developed this handy tool:


We have 35 designers participating in the event, with fantastic giveaways, many offering a full makeover!

These are some of the participating designers:
Danny at Twispired BlogDesign, is a 31 year old scientist who finds her creative outlet in blog design.

Sprinkles on Top, is a graphic design studio that showcases the creative inspiration of Amber Archer. Sprinkles On Top features vintage-inspired, feminine and eclectic graphics featured on over 250 websites, blogs and publications around the world.

April, of April Showers Blog Design, offers this advice if you are thinking about a blog makeover, "Know what you want. You need to decide what you like and why you like it. After that it's a piece of cake."

Great advice!

Start dreaming of YOUR
beautiful blog,
Build A Beautiful Blog Week is only three weeks away!
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