Photo of the Month - December

Win a Free Clutch from Toot Sweet Handbags

Check out this great giveaway at Monkeys on the Bed. You can enter to win a custom made clutch from Toot Sweet Handbags. I am proud to say that I own some Toot Sweet originals and I love love love them! This giveaway ends Saturday, November 28th.

Giveaway Winner

And the winner is . . .

Aestraea!

Thank you to all who entered! Please check back in December for my next giveaway.

Earring Giveaway Contest!

I'm hosting another earring giveaway! There are several ways you can enter to win my contest and receive a FREE pair of earrings (pictured above).

How to Enter to Win:

~ Go to my Etsy shop, pick out your favorite item and post it here in the comment box.

You will receive an extra entry for each of the following:

~ Follow my blog
~ Become a fan of my Facebook page
~ Make a purchase from my Etsy shop
~ Post my contest on your blog, facebook, or twitter and post the link here
~ If you are currently a follower/fan, then you just need to make a comment stating so and you're entered!


Please leave a comment here with all of the ways you have entered and make sure you leave a way for me to contact you. The last day to enter this contest is Sunday, November 22nd at midnight eastern standard time. I will announce the winner on November 23rd.


Good Luck!

Holiday SALE

Hi there! I just wanted to mention my Holiday Sale at AKrauseStudio. There are some great prices on jewelry and art. I also have a few clearance items. Stop by and check out the great deals!

Photo of the Month - November

Halloween Special!

With Halloween right around the corner I thought I'd offer a special in my Etsy shop. No tricks here, just free shipping on all jewelry in my shop from now through October 31st. Stop by and get yourself a treat that you can enjoy all year round!

Ring Holder Tutorial

This tutorial will demonstrate how you can make a simple and money saving ring holder.

You will need:

Scissors

Masking Tape

Double Sided Tape OR Fabric Glue

1 Paper Towel Roll

Fabric Remnant

Step 1:

Cut the paper towel roll in half. Take one of the halves and roll tightly so that the diameter measures about ½ of an inch. Use the masking tape to secure the roll.

Step 2:

Measure the fabric so that it will fit around the roll (like you would when wrapping a gift). Leave a ½ inch allowance at each end. Mine measured to about 12 inches by 3.5 inches. Secure the fabric with double sided tape or fabric glue. Finally, tuck the ends of the fabric into each end of the roll. I used the tip of my scissors to tuck it in nicely.

Tada! Now you have a great way to store your rings. If you are a crafter you probably will already have all of the materials necessary. I found my piece of fabric at the craft store for about $2.00 and I have plenty left for other projects.

Photo of the Month - October

It snowed all day on Monday and my 6 year old wanted to make a tiny snowman. I thought I'd document the occasion. The snow baby stands at about a foot and a half. Snow in Wisconsin is nothing extraordinary but snow in mid-October is a bit of a surprise! Yikes. Luckily it all melted the next day but our little snowman is the proof that it surely was there.

New Rose Quartz Necklace

It's been awhile since I've posted anything new. So I thought I'd share my newest Etsy listing. It's a necklace that features seven rose quartz beads. Check it out at AKrauseStudio.