*** BEADPOD REVIEW & GIVEAWAY *** (CLOSED)

I'm very fond of jewelry (oh we females :P); I really love looking at those attractive beauties, and today, I'd like to introduce you a great Etsy shop Beadpod from Singapore. This shop is full of dainty necklaces, charming bracelets, pretty earrings, colorful rings and also cute hair accessories.

When Marilyn accepted my offer for review & giveaway, I was very pleased. I had a chance to review one of her necklaces (peach cabochon flower necklace). It arrived in a very chic, lilac-colored package.

The first thing I realized about the necklace is the details and the intensive workmanship. It isn't an ordinary necklace. It has little pretty shines on it. It measures about 26 inches and it has a double chain on one side (metallic and golden color together). The chain can also be adjustable thanks to the rings (it's the way which my mother will use it; she loved it very much). It's a very light and comfortable necklace. It has three mother of pearl beads on the single metallic chain where it meets the pendant. As it is understood from its name, it has a peach colored cabochon flower on the pendant area and there is a tiny filigree butterfly with three pearly beads next to the flower. Under the flower, colorful beads and Swarowski crystals hang. All in all, it's a very elegant necklace for your special days.

My Favorite Three from the Shop:
- Web of Dreams Necklace. Stunning and Unique = $16.90
- Purple Snowflakes Earrings. Festive, Classy, Elegant = $14.90
- Bubblegum (Blue) Chalcedony Gemstone Earrings = $40.00

From the Sponsor:
I have always loved making jewellery and most of my items are wearable everyday pieces. My creations come out mostly as dainty and sweet probably because I have a sweet tooth. I hope that customers will love whatever they buy from my shop as much as I have loved creating them.

VISIT IT: etsy.com/beadpod8 (Etsy)
beadpod.blogspot.com (Blog)
facebook.com/pages/BeadPod/150636574156 (Facebook)
twitter.com/beadpod (Twitter)

BUY IT: Items are shipped within 2-3 days after payment. There is free shipping in some items. Necklaces are between $12.90 - $29.90; bracelets are between $15.90 - $19.90; dangle earrings are between $5.90 - $45.00; rings are between $9.90 - $10.90; hair accessories are between $6.90 - $11.90; stud earrings are between $7.90 - $14.90. There is also a sale section.

WIN IT: Two (2) winners will receive the Tiny Bubbles Sweet Necklace of your color choice. Available colors are white, lilac, pink, light blue. (Value: $14.90 USD)

- MANDATORY ENTRY -

(Please strictly follow the rules, or your entry will be void)

Visit Beadpod and tell me your favorite item.
(Please leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you if you are the winner). If you also follow my blog, I'd appreciate it.

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+1 Tweet about the giveaway and leave the exact tweet link. (Only for 1 a day & No protected tweets)

TWEET THIS: @sweepstakelover 2 winners will win the Tiny Bubbles Sweet Necklace ($14.90) http://bit.ly/9flCHf Ends 10/12 WORLDWIDE

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+1 Favorite/Heart Beadpod shop on Etsy and leave your user name, and/or profile link.
+2 Follow Beadpod on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+10 Purchase something from Beadpod and leave the confirmation/transaction link and your Etsy user name. Must be purchased between 12th September-12th October. (Leave 10 separate comments)

The contest will end on October 12, 2010 at midnight (Turkish time / EET). Open WORLDWIDE. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via e-mail. The winner must respond within 48 hours or another one will be chosen.

* I received the abovementioned free item for an honest review. I'm not responsible for the shipping of the prize. I'm not affiliated with this company.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

#2 MAIL ALERT :)

Today, I received two beautiful packages of prizes which I won a while ago.
The first one is a labradorite and jade prayer mala which is handmade by Mary of misobel from US. My brother is very fond of malas nowadays and he wants to have a collection of them, so I gave it to him as a gift. He became very happy :)
(Here in Turkey, mala is an accessory of men besides having a religious purpose. Men keep it in their hands, shake it, twist it, etc. It's very good for dealing with stress.)

The second one is a box of books which I won from Kristin at blogfest! She sent me 3 books of her Anita Shreve collection. I'm looking forward to reading them as soon as I finish my current book that I read.
ARV: $48

Stitched! - WINNER

Congratulations! I will be e-mailing you shortly! Please reply me within 48 hours.
Giveaway Link: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaway-from-stitched.html

NEW GIVEAWAY LINKY

I PUT A "GIVEAWAY LINKY" SECTION ON TOP OF MY BLOG (SEE THE ABOVE MENU BAR). SO, COME AND SHARE YOUR "WORLDWIDE" GIVEAWAYS! :)

http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/p/giveaway-linky.html

*** GIVEAWAY FROM MRS. JAHNS TREASURES *** (CLOSED)

Do you love jewelry? Do you love creating elegant and unique things? So, you must certainly participate in this giveaway. I send my thanks to Diana from Mrs. Jahns Treasures for accepting to offer this beautiful giveaway.

From the Shop Owner:
Hi, my name is Diana Alexandra Jahns. I was born and lived till 23 years old in Ukraine. 8 years ago I met my Prince Charming and He happened to be an American guy. 7 years ago we got married and I moved to US. I love this Country to tears, it became my second home very quickly and will stay in my heart forever no meter what.
We do not have kids yet, but we working on it:))
We have 3 cats, they all rescued from the street and animal shelter. 2 boys (they are brothers) I named Kisa and Osya after 2 characters from Ukrainian classic comedy story. The third one is a 25ponder girl called Fluffy. She is the real lady:))
I always was a handy girl. I grew up next to my granny and she taught me how to knit, crochet, make a jewelry and much much more. Now I enjoy my job a lot. I love working on Etsy.com.

OFFER: Diana offers discounts on a regular basis: http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=5483014

BUY IT: You can buy findings, filigree, charms, drops & coins, cameo settings, chains, cords, wires, beads & gems for your wonderful crafts. The prices are very low starting from $0.75 USD!

WIN IT: Three (3) winners will receive a $10.00 USD gift certificate to use for lots of jewellery supplies on Mrs. Jahns Treasures (you can use it towards shipping & you will be refunded via paypal).

- MANDATORY ENTRY -

(Please strictly follow the rules, or your entry will be void)

Visit Mrs. Jahns Treasures and tell me what you will buy with the gift certificate if you win.
(Please leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you if you are the winner). If you also follow my blog, I'd appreciate it.

- EXTRA ENTRIES -
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+1 Tweet about the giveaway and leave the exact tweet link. (Only for 1 a day & No protected tweets)

TWEET THIS: @sweepstakelover 3 winners will win a $10 GC for jewellery supplies http://bit.ly/bspf88 Ends 10/02 WORLDWIDE

+2 Follow me on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)
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+2 Blog about the giveaway and leave the exact blog post link. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+3 Put my button on your blog and tell me where it is. (Leave 3 separate comments)

+10 Purchase something from Mrs. Jahns Treasures and leave the confirmation/transaction link and your Etsy user name. (Leave 10 separate comments)

The contest will end on October 2, 2010 at midnight (Turkish time / EET). Open WORLDWIDE. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via e-mail. The winner must respond within 48 hours or another one will be chosen.

* I wasn't paid or didn't receive anything in any way. I'm not responsible for the shipping of the prize. I'm not affiliated with this company.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

*** GIVEAWAY FROM PIECES OF ME PENDANTS *** (CLOSED)

If you are a fan of the Scrabble game and also love wearing pendants, you will absolutely adore this giveaway. What am I talking about, you ask? Of course, Pieces Of Me Pendants! Lisa kindly accepted to offer you a nice prize of your choice.

From the Shop Owner:
Pieces Of Me Pendants specializes in Scrabble Pendants, earrings, charm bracelets, key chains along with metal round pendants and pocket mirrors :)

OFFER: Buy 3 pendants and get 1 free chain!

BUY IT: This heaven is full of scrabble pendants, round pendants, charm bracelets, earrinngs, keychains, chains, rings, bottle cap magnets, mirrors, magnets, buttons! All the scrabble pendants are $5.95 USD. In addition, there is a wholesale and gift sets section.

WIN IT: One winner will receive a Scrabble pendant with chain of your choice. (Value: $15.00 USD with shipping)

- MANDATORY ENTRY -

(Please strictly follow the rules, or your entry will be void)

Visit Pieces Of Me Pendants and tell me which pendant you will choose if you win.
(Please leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you if you are the winner). If you also follow my blog, I'd appreciate it.

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+1 Tweet about the giveaway and leave the exact tweet link. (Only for 1 a day & No protected tweets)

TWEET THIS: @sweepstakelover Win a Scrabble pendant with chain of your choice ($15) http://bit.ly/bgCGJ5 Ends 10/02 WORLDWIDE

+2 Follow me on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)
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+3 Put my button on your blog and tell me where it is. (Leave 3 separate comments)

+2 Follow Pieces Of Me Pendants on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+10 Purchase something from Pieces Of Me Pendants and leave the confirmation/transaction link and your Etsy user name. (Leave 10 separate comments)

The contest will end on October 2, 2010 at midnight (Turkish time / EET). Open WORLDWIDE. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via e-mail. The winner must respond within 48 hours or another one will be chosen.

* I wasn't paid or didn't receive anything in any way. I'm not responsible for the shipping of the prize. I'm not affiliated with this company.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

I'm Your Present - WINNER

Congratulations! I will be e-mailing you shortly! Please reply me within 48 hours.
Giveaway Link: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaway-from-im-your-present.html

*** GIVEAWAY FROM STITCHED! *** (CLOSED)

Now, it's time to have a new giveaway! Today's giveaway is brought to you by wonderful Rachel from Stitched! (Handmade Veils, Jewelry and Accessories). She kindly accepted to offer a very cute necklace which you'll find below. I want to kiss that sweet little fish! You'll understand what I mean if you scroll down to see the prize :D

From the Shop Owner:
I live in Port Washington, Wisconsin in the U.S. I graduated college with a bachelors of science in applied mathematics and also work as a tutor. I enjoy spending time with my husband, playing the cello, horseback riding, singing, cooking, making things by hand and playing with our dog Obie. We adopted Obie in August of 2008 when he was nine years old and underweight. He was not wanted by his old family who had him two years prior. We have no idea where he was before then. We love him so much and even though he is a senior dog, he has so much life in him, is so sweet and has great manners. Please support your local animal shelter!

Additionally, my sisters Jan and Vivian are creative forces in this shop. Vivian makes jewelry and knits. Jan makes jewelry too. Be sure to check out their sections in the shop!

BUY IT: You can find beautiful bracelets, earrings, necklaces and different accessories between $4.50 USD - $49.00 USD. Also, there is a sale jewelry section! The prices in this section are between $7.00 USD - $29.00 USD.

WIN IT: One winner will receive the Fish in the Sea Necklace. (Value: $30.00 USD)

- MANDATORY ENTRY -

(Please strictly follow the rules, or your entry will be void)

Visit Stitched! and tell me your favorite item (Please leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you if you are the winner). If you also follow my blog, I'd appreciate it.

- EXTRA ENTRIES -
(Please leave separate comments for each entry)

+1 Tweet about the giveaway and leave the exact tweet link. (Only for 1 a day & No protected tweets)

TWEET THIS: @sweepstakelover Win the Fish in the Sea Necklace ($30) http://bit.ly/cej5Xo Ends 09/24 WORLDWIDE

+2 Follow me on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)
+2 Sign up for my e-mails. (Please verify & Leave 2 separate comments)

+2 Blog about the giveaway and leave the exact blog post link. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+3 Put my button on your blog and tell me where it is. (Leave 3 separate comments)

+2 Follow Stitched! on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+10 Purchase something from Stitched! and leave the confirmation/transaction link and your Etsy user name. (Leave 10 separate comments)

The contest will end on September 24, 2010 at midnight (Turkish time / EET). Open WORLDWIDE. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via e-mail. The winner must respond within 48 hours or another one will be chosen.

* I wasn't paid or didn't receive anything in any way. I'm not responsible for the shipping of the prize. I'm not affiliated with this company.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

TEMPLATE CHANGE

As you notice, my blog template changed. Actually it happened by mistake while I was trying something new (I forgot to save my previous one). But anyway, I like it :D This is less complicated than the previous one I think. And my boyfriend likes it, too :)
So, I want to hear your comments please! If you don't like it, I may change, but only if I find a really good template :D (Or back to my old template, who knows). :P

*** GIVEAWAY FROM I'M YOUR PRESENT *** (CLOSED)

Today's giveaway is coming from the beautiful Etsy shop I'm Your Present! Kelly kindly accepted to give a wonderful prize to one of my readers.

From The Shop Owner:
Hello everyone! My name is Kelly and I am the face and paws behind I'm Your Present. I'm 25 and currently live in Providence, Rhode Island. I graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2006 with a BA in Apparel Design. All of my items are handmade, modeled, photographed and shipped by me with the help of my awesome assistants Liz and Kayla.

BUY IT: Clothing items are between $18.00 USD - $92.00 USD; jewelry items are between $6.50 USD - $16.00 USD; accessories are between $6.00 USD - $45.00 USD; vintage housewares are between $6.00 USD - $20.00 USD. You'll find many different type of things!

WIN IT: One winner will receive a pair of Sweetheart Earrings in the winner's color choice. (Value: $12.00 USD). Available colors are cream, black and baby blue.

- MANDATORY ENTRY -

(Please strictly follow the rules, or your entry will be void)

Visit I'm Your Present and tell me your favorite item (Please leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you if you are the winner).

- EXTRA ENTRIES -
(Please leave separate comments for each entry)

+1 Follow me on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link.
+1 Tweet about the giveaway and leave the exact tweet link. (Only for 1 a day & no protected tweets)

TWEET THIS: @sweepstakelover Win a pair of Sweetheart Earrings in your color choice http://bit.ly/97YUzl Ends 09/16

+2 Sign up for my e-mails. (Please verify)
+2 Blog about the giveaway and leave the exact blog post link. (Leave 2 separate comments)
+2 Put my button on your blog and tell me where it is. (Leave 2 separate comments)

+1 Follow I'm Your Present on Twitter and leave your @user name, and/or profile link.
+10 Purchase something from I'm Your Present and leave the confirmation/transaction link and your Etsy user name. (Leave 10 separate comments)

The contest will end on September 16, 2010 at midnight (Turkish time / EET). Open WORLDWIDE. Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via e-mail. The winner must respond within 48 hours or another one will be chosen.

* I wasn't paid or didn't receive anything in any way. I'm not responsible for the shipping of the prize. I'm not affiliated with this company.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED