2 extra days to enter Vingo!

I decided to give a little more time to my newsletter friends since I was delayed in getting it out. It's been a busy, hectic week, but I'm ready to get started! I have the prize package listed (starter) It will be added to as we go along. I'll give you a heads up when a new item is added. Also, sale items will be added daily. It will be for certain times of day, or one day sales. Look for these, because they will be Black Friday type deals. Awesome prices, one-of-a-kind gifts.
Here's the giveaway details so far, 1.) handpainted Christmas Joy necklace on candycane ribbon. 2.) Glass ornament with lime green tree and crystals 3.) handmade Christmas red hairclip. Retail value of the Christmas starter is 75.00!
First Vingo sale starts now. It is one of our Bella Vita Collection, which is the fabric covered beads with a vintage hand lettered cross on vintage sheet music. Stunning in person! On sale now for 25.00!! Sale ends tonight at midnight *cst*

Happy Vingo friends!!
Lori

Let's play Vingo!!

It's Vingo time again! For those of you that remember the last time, it's a lot of fun. I'll be having tons of sales now through Christmas, so this is a great way to keep up with what's new and on sale, not to mention you may win a pretty cool prize package at the same time. "Vingo" is a word I made up that means Vintage themed Bingo. I'll give you 25 vintage themed words to choose from, you pick your 5 words, send them to me, and then, each day, I'll submit the randomly picked word for the day. If you chose that word, you mark it off(I will keep up too). The first person to reach, "Vingo" wins! This is a faster version since we're only using 25 words this time instead of 50. The prize package will be announced Cyber Monday. Just giving you a heads up so you have time to enter. Vingo will officially start on Dec.1st. Email me now if you plan to play at ellenay@cox.net. You have until Nov.30th (midnight cst) to enter.
Here are the 25 words. They are in the theme of "It's a Wonderful Life."
(1.)shovel (2.)coconut (3.)snowflakes (4.)buffalo gals (5.)glass (6.)Mary (7.)joy (8.)love (9.)piano (10.)honeymoon (11.)Star (12.)Mr.Gower (13.)Potter (14.)Christmas wreath (15.)Clarence (16.) George Bailey (17.)silver bells (18.)noel (19.)zuzu's petals (20.)angels (21.)Violet (22.)bridges (23.)life (24.) redemption (25.) home.
Pick your 5 words and email them to me to enter. The prize package is going to be a good one, so enter as soon as you can! Once the game starts, entry will be closed. Game starts on December 1st!

Give me a ring....

I made these from "the ground up" so to speak. They are made from various vintage things, such as old British coins & buttons. I used sterling silver and alloy as the metal. The ring part, I hand shaped in various sizes from about 7-8. I can custom make any size you like though. I will be having many new rings like these in the near future. Reg. 35.00 each, these are all on sale for 30.00 with free shipping, this week only. As soon as I add them to the website, they will be regular price. Have a coin, button or something special you'd like a ring made out of? Send me a note, and I'm sure I can work it out for you.

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather!
Lori

Styles

Vintage Button 1953 three pence Vintage Metal lg. British coin

The Gypsies are coming...

I've had a few exciting things happening with my little business lately. One of them is, at the Fall Flair show in Destin, the Destin Log stopped by and I actually had a little mention with a picture of Juliette(my gorgeous statue that displays my jewelry). That was pretty neat.
On the jewelry front, I have a new design in the "Vintage Gypsy" line, but this one has an Indian feel(as in Bollywood not cowboys and..) I will admit I am slightly addicted to Bollywood movies, and have actually gotten past most of the silly dancing/song scenes that they love to add. What is with the same woman's high pitched singing voice dubbed into all the songs? Still don't get that, but anyway...
This style of necklace is some of my favorite. I have several in different stages of production, and hope to have them ready soon. I've named this one "Veer~Zaara" since it was my first Bollywood introduction. I still love that movie the best so far. Ialso have...rings! These are not the rings I had before, these are rings that I am designing and making from various vintage metals. I don't have a pic yet, but, I'm hoping to have them soon. I will be having these and the Vintage Gypsy line on display at my upcoming shows. Email me if you want to know where I'll be to see them in person. The picture does not do this one justice.

Thanks! Happy Fall!
Lori
p.s. "Veer~Zaara" is on the website under "Divine Designs~the metal collection"

Violin Church House....ideas??

I have always wanted to play the violin. I actually have one that my sweet Daddy bought me. One of my "to do's" is to learn to play the violin one day. I guess that was my inspiration behind my little "Violin Church." It's so small and dainty.It's 4" tall at the steeple and 3" long. The inner dimensions to hold things is 2.5"x 1.5" I actually designed it to hold votive candles, then realized I made it a tiny bit too small to fit the battery operated votive candle.{insert disappointed look here}So, on to plan b. I went and got my business cards, and oila!- They fit! Cute for sure. Anybody have any other ideas? I thought it could hold rings, tea bags, sugar packets, miniature flower vase, a roll of stamps(cute on a desk),stash of hershey's kisses, post it notes...
The sheet music is from the late 1800's and the tattered lace on the front is antique.
I'd love to hear what you would use it for?


Next up is my purebred dog jewelry. I can make any pet you like as a custom order. As of right now, I have about 20 different breeds. Just email me what dog or cat you have, or email me a picture of your own pet, and I can make you a special piece to wear. Rhinestones and crystals can be added to any design if you prefer. It can also be color, or black and white. It comes on a ball chain or ribbon, your choice.

Have a wonderful week!
Lori

Le Buton!

I have gotten into a button jewelry frenzy! I recently acquired some very old, mother of pearl & abalone seashell buttons. The ideas just keep coming since I think these sweet little buttons deserve to be displayed once again. They are simple beauty. The earrings I have made today are long and romantic. They have a swarovski crystal in the middle. You will not believe how light and airy these are! They are so comfortable and yet add quite the feminine touch to any outfit. They are approx.3" long with the largest button measuring 3/4". ~20.00 with free shipping! I have a bracelet I will be making in this same style coming soon.

Hugs!
Lori

We have a winner!!!!!!!

I'm so happy to have a winner! Thank you to everybody for participating! It was so fun. I appreciate each and every one of you and all your kind words. It really meant a lot. I'm excited to show you several new things I have in the works! But until then, we have a winner to announce! ......................

And it is....... Shana Baker!!!! I about freaked when I found out it was also her birthday today!! How cool is that?? I used the random number generator to calculate the winner. Everyone got their points from blogging, adding to facebook and twitter and for their comments and purchases & adding me to their blog list. We had several hundred points by the end!

Thank you for helping it be a fun giveaway!

Hugs~
Lori