Tuesday, May 11, 2010

she sells sea shells...

Amelie @ Beach 5/10


Funny how a little girl, born in Utah, was destined to be a beach babe.

Or maybe it isn't strange at all. Her family is beachy through and through. She must have picked us with this in mind. It's still a little chilly at the seaside, but that doesn't stop us.

It's been a while since I had a give away. Let's have another, just for kicks. Waddaya say?


starfish necklace giveaway

Leave a comment to enter to win the above necklace. It is made with rough cut aquamarine beads and silver. The center stone is amazonite. If you take a fancy to this piece, and really pine to win, twitter about the giveaway and I'll throw your name in the hat twice. Blog about it and you are in it thrice. Make sure to let me know your doings so you get your rightful comeuppance.

And if you aren't lucky, don't despair. I'm unlucky too. You aren't alone. Pop over to the shop and see what lovelies are to be had there.

Beauties such as these "Mermaid Earrings":

Mermaid earrings

Oh and FYI, embroidery patterns coming soon to a blog near you. In keeping with today's theme, here's the mermaid from my High Seas set.

Mermaid

52 comments:

Natalie said...

hey, i'm a born-in-utah girl who loves the beach, too! here's hoping being at the top of the comment list will bring me luck - would love to win!

Lesley said...

beach season hasn't quite started here in Michigan. 42 degrees and rainy right now. gonna close my eyes and pretend it's warm and sunny. have a beautiful day!

Unknown said...

We are headed to the beach in 2 1/2 weeks and I CANNOT wait! I'd love to win this and wear it while we're there!

jenniferyarbrough at hotmail dot com
http://sidac.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I tweeted about the giveaway.

SIDAC
jenniferyarbrough at hotmail dot com

crazygirl said...

oh that necklace is BEAUTIFUL!
i love reading your blog.
pick me. i NEVER win anything!
-Jacque

crazygirl said...

just facebooked about the giveaway!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1232646656

-Jacque

crazygirl said...

and blogged about it on my blog!
http://www.crazyscrapper.com/crazyblog/article.php?story=20100511083041157

Mermaid said...

I am a mermaid, so pick me ;)

Maja

Laura said...

OOOOHHHH... I'm in love! With the necklace!!
Laura

Heather @ Life Made Lovely said...

love that necklace and your blog. i'm a beach girl through and through, only i'm stranded in the deserts of az.

Erica said...

It has been too long since I've been to the beach! The necklace is simply beautiful!

Shane, Meg, CJ, RJ, and AL said...

What a pretty little thing...and the necklace is gorgeous too! I myself am a UT-born, CA-raised, beach-loving girl at heart. How did I end up in AZ??? Thanks for the generous opportunity!

jeanette from everton terrace said...

I also love the beach, any body of water really. Born and raised in Phoenix will do that to a girl - water is a luxury.

Anonymous said...

First of all--your beach babe is all kinds of adorable. Second--that necklace: swoon! Love it! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Molly said...

What a beautiful beach babe you have! Love the earrings!!
~Molly P

Katrina Rasband said...

oh i love that necklace! all my 'fun' jewelry was recently taken (house was robbed). i would love to win and would wear it with pride lol
goodtwintrina@yahoo.com

paintit4u said...

What a beautiful necklace! I love the color too. Happy Mother's Day. Becca :)

annajordan said...

I am in love with the necklace...my little Woosie girl, the man & I just got back from the beach. Would love to have a fab piece like this!

Jennifer Johnson said...

Your work is absolutely beautiful! I love the ocean, and starfish especially so I was excited to see this! Thanks for the chance to win and all of the inspiration you provide on your blog!

Stef said...

Another beautiful creation (both the necklace and the cute baby.)

Thanks for your daily entertainment and picture inspiration!

Kimmy said...

Pick me... Choose me... Love me.... I love your designs and drool over them. :)

Olivia said...

I love your blog!
Oh, and I love this giveaway!
Amelie is adorable, and such a beach babe. Can't you just imagine her wearing this same necklace when she's older? :)
Well, here's to hoping I win!

Virginia said...

This fourth sister loves the beach! Met my husband there, take the kids all the time. Desktop on computer is the boys and dad emerging from the water dragging their boogie boards. Thanks for giving us things to think about!

Melissa said...

What a gorgeous necklace!

Emily said...

I wasn't born in UT, but I live here now and I ACHE for the beach. That necklace is sort of perfect...I seriously want it. Like, seriously.

Emily said...

I twittered! (@emilyssomething)

DeniseB said...

Lovely! The color is my favorite! I love checking out your blog and reading your posts. Always delightful!
DeniseB

Heather said...

Ok, so I really love this piece a ton!! Maybe I will be lucky and win. Your so talented!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Ok I never win but here it is. Lovin the color on the necklace. If I get enough energy I'll blog it. Beautiful as always! You know you make me sick sometimes.

Sharon said...

Oh what beautiful colors...perfect for someone who longs to be walking barefoot by the sea:)

Anne Thompson said...

Love your blog! Love your jewelry! Thanks for a chance to win a really beautiful piece made by a truly beautiful woman! You are an inspiration to all of us! Anne, yourmainestamper

Elizabeth said...

Growing up going to FL beach...now in TX and missing it! Love the aqua!!

Elizabeth said...

I love it. It's on the blog!

http://elizabthbrackin.blogspot.com

Jill said...

You know me ... I'm always pining over your gorgeous jewelry! And this would be perfect to wear when we come to visit in July. So throw my name in the hat missy!

Give the kiddos a squeeze!

Emily Dawn said...

I would love to have that necklace. I don't have any blue necklaces and it would be lovely to wear to work.

Unknown said...

April, remember me, it is Susan Graser, Jamie's Mom. I would love to buy the necklace and would loveto see more of your jewelry. Your blog is amazing, I love it. You are so dang talented. So happy to see you have three beautiful Heathans.

DizzyLizzy said...

What a great give-away! I hope I win!
And I just have to say that I stumbled on your blog on the day that you first posted about "birth" moms. I have a sister who has shared a similar experience and I was deeply touched by your words. I copied and sent them to my entire family. THANK YOU!!!!

Melissa said...

I'm one of the unlucky ones who never wins these drawings. But I still have hope that someday I will so I always try. Love your blog!!!

Unknown said...

I think everyone was destined to be a beach babe or bum. Its just that not everyone gets to be or even knows. Living up in Utah now and meeting people who have never even seen the ocean is terrible! Yay for summer/beach!

Terri Fisher said...

I just love your jewelry, and this is in my new favorite color! It sure does look inspired by the beach! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Jen said...

I love it and your chubby baby too! Good work April!

Mark and Stefani McCune said...

Beautiful!!! Aquamarine is my birthstone & it looks great with black! LOVE your jewelry

Faux Martha said...

Thanks for letting me peek in on your blessings....

fancyscrapper said...

Oh I do so love the beach! It makes your lovely give-away so much the better! We homeschool and therefor indulge in a month at the beach in the Fall if we can afford it. It's still hot enough to swim, but the crowds are all gone home. *sigh*

JennC said...

Thanks for the chance at winning one of your beautiful creations! I'm still in love with your mermaid ;0)

elizabeth kartchner said...

she is SO big in that photo...!!
such a beautiful card you made and necklace of course.

xoxo

liz

Elizabeth said...

Ummm--I'm not presumptuous to assume that you are aware of my love of mermaids (my daughter is one!), but I'm popping over to your shop for those earrings. Why have I missed them?

Bonafyde said...

I am a mermaid who has become bewitched by your jewels please throw my name into the hat!

Cindy at LottieBird said...

I'm rolling the dice. Pick me! Pick me!

Leslie said...

i would so love to win! i come from the OC and am landlocked in Dallas. this might help? :)

Heather C Taylor said...

So I dont have a twitter but I did do a post on my blog...

http://bandhtaylor.blogspot.com/2010/05/she-sells-sea-shells.html

and on my facebook...

http://www.facebook.com/HeatherCampbellTaylor?ref=profile

And a comment...

I REALLY LOVE this necklace. My fingers are super crossed to have it to remind of the beautiful sunny days in cali!

You are so talented April!

Unknown said...

COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR ENTERING!!! WINNER ANNOUNCED FRIDAY MORNING!!!