Three YEARS!

Can you believe it's my three year blogiversary?

I started this blog the summer of 2008, before there was even a followers button and other special features (like "pages")!

Of course it's evolved since then. I used to be a style writer and had a shopping column for my local newspaper, so I did lots of "cheaper finds" and "style" posts.

My followers have definitely changed as I've transitioned into the writer I am today. Those that hung in and cheered me on (even though my focus has changed)--THANK YOU!

So of course I NEED to do a contest (especially since I've made so many wonderful bloggy friends--I HEART you)!

But I want to make it easy peasy--just your name and email address is needed below! You don't even have to be a follower. Besides, you should only follow if you want to and feel a connection with me. If not, no sweat!

So on to the prizes. You can choose either:

1. Any ONE PIECE from my hand-stamped jewelry site, TAGS-N-STONES (sorry, I can only ship to US or Canada for this contest).

OR

2. A query and 10 page critique.


Won't you help me celebrate by spreading the word and/or leaving your name on the form below (only if you want to)?


The contest ends June 30th!

HAVE A GREAT MONDAY!

(image: pierce clip art)

Under Lock and Key

So, MOTHERS DAY is right around the corner.

My deadline for guaranteed delivery of jewelry from my Tags-n-Stones site is this Saturday, May 1st.

This is always a crazy busy time for me and my jewelry biz.


So I wanted to spread the love by holding a Mother's Day contest.


Here are the new teeny charms I got in. A heart lock and and 3 tiny keys. I think they're adorable.


I've already made a necklace and a bracelet with them, but I don't have them up on my site yet.

I am giving away a $35 gift card to my tags-n-stones site!

You can choose the new lock and key necklace/bracelet, OR anything else from my site for Mother's Day(or after)!

Here's how my contest works:

Fill out the form below and hit submit. To get an an extra entry, go to the comments and create a silly sentence from my word verification--I thought that would be entertaining (if it's impossible to create one, don't even worry about it)! Sorry, only applies to U.S. residents!




The contest ends at midnight Friday, April 30th!