Free Giveaway Still On!

Okay, I am still trying to giveaway a free pair of earrings on the 15th of each month. In order to do this there has to be atleast 10 subscribers. It looks like I only need 6 more contestants to start this giveaway. Below is a list of rules to enter:

1. Sign up to follow my blog.

2. Comment on a piece of jewelry that you like in either of my shops.

3. Heart my Etsy Shop. (Extra Bonus)

4. Make a purchase from either of my shops. (2 Extra Bonuses)

5. Follow me on Twitter and tweet the giveaway. (Extra Bonus)

You only have to sign up to follow my blog and comment on a piece of jewelry that you like. If you heart my Etsy shop, make a purchase or follow me on Twitter and tweet the giveaway that is an extra bonus for each one. So that means that you could be registered up to 6 times to win. If you just want to sign up to follow my blog and comment on a piece of jewelry you are registered twice to win. Also, be sure to leave a comment and let me know what your entries are. I'll follow up and enter you into the giveaway.

Here are the links to my shops:

http://www.jillie07.etsy.com/

http://www.artfire.com/users/wiredoutdesigns

Note: Once you sign up to follow my blog and if you have already heart my Etsy shop you will still have up to 4 entries to win. All you will need to do is:

1. Comment on a piece of jewelry that you like in either of my shops.

2. Make a purchase from either of my shops. (2 Extra Bonuses)

3. tweet the giveaway on Twitter. (Extra Bonus)

Note: You do not have to make a purchase, follow me on Twitter and tweet the giveaway or heart my shop they are all extra bonuses.

Okay, so for theres only 4 people to respond to this offer. Come on July 15th isn't far away lets get some entries!

Good luck to all that enter! If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Have a blessed day!

Jillie

Pigatopia Studio's free Giveaway

I just found out about a site called Pigatopia Studio's thats right you heard me Pigatopia. Well, you might want to check it out. She is doing a wonderful thing rescueing animals.
Pigatopia Studios is ran by, Shannon Ivins. She use's her art to help animals all over the USA. She has 12 pot bellied pigs, 6 dogs, and 1 cat all are rescues. She donates a lot of time, art and money to help those who cannot help themselves. Check out her blog for a free giveaway.
She is going to make the winners there very own watercolor porktraits. lol (You provide the picture or idea and she will make it for you). For every 10 comments she gets on the blog post for b-day bash she is going to add another watercolor. So if there are 50 comments she will make 5 watercolors. The watercolors she is giving away are 5 inches by 7 inches. So mossy on over to her blog and register for a great deal. Here is her link http://www.pigatopia.blogspot.com. Also check out here shops on Etsy and Artfire while your there.

Have a blessed day!
Jillie

Tip of the Day

Is there any reason why my current method of keeping silver clean isn't a good one? I shop thrift shops, flea markets, etc. and purchase old silverware boxes lined with the non tarnish felt and store my silver and gold pieces in them. So far, no damage or tarnishing, but I wonder if the chemicals in the fabric would have a harmful effect on the pieces over a period of time or if it's the same as the non tarnish cloths we use?

This technique has worked for decades without any problem. There are new products on the market that allow you to place your jewelry in air-tight containers that significantly reduce oxidation on your silver. Gold should not be a problem with oxidation if it is 14kt or over and a sunshine cloth will bring a bright polish to your piece with very little effort.

How to use a Bead Reamer

I bought a tool that I really enjoy, it's a cordless bead reamer by The BeadSmith. If you work with Pearls or Gemstones it is a nifty tool to have around. Ever had a bead that the hole was to small to work with? The bead reamer is what you need. I created a video that I want to share with you to demonstrate how to use this nifty tool. If you are familiar with the bead reamer maybe you have some thoughts also you could share with us.