Jess' Handmade Jewelry Winner

Thanks to my friend Jessica for providing the latest giveaway here at Taking A Sunday Drive.

If you haven't already done so, please check out her Etsy Page,

AQUATICA BLUE or her Facebook page

 and let her know that you are stopping by from

 TAKING A SUNDAY DRIVE

Now, for the fun stuff...

We have a WINNER WINNER WINNER

(chosen at Random by Random.org)

Congrats to Karen for winning the Giveaway from Aquatica Blue and Jess' Handmade Jewelry. Jess will be in contact with you to get your mailing info. and let you know what you've won!

It's the GIVING time of year...Giveaway from Jess' Handmade Jewelry

I haven't been posting much lately. Life has been hectic. Between the basement renovation, work, school, sports, car accident, sickness, Thanksgiving, yadda yadda yadda... it's been put on the backburner.

(Did I really just type Yadda Yadda Yadda?? Oh, my!)

But, I'm back on board..moving forward, ready to tackle the holiday decor, the Christmas shopping, and projects galore!

Thanks for sticking with me, and hanging around! I appreciate each and every one of my loyal followers...and to show how much I do..I'm offering you a GIVEAWAY!! Yep, a Giveaway!!

Jess' Handmade Jewelry (on Facebook), also known as Aquatica Blue on ETSY, has been kind enough to provide ONE lucky TAKING A SUNDAY DRIVE follower a MYSTERY piece of handmade jewelry from her collection.

I've known Jess personally since she was younger then my son is now!

Her jewelry is beautiful! Each piece is handmade and is excellent quality.

Jess' bio from her ETSY page...

"As a biologist, I have forever admired and treasured the colors of the ocean...the deep blues, calm sea greens, and clear turquoises. Since my study abroad to the Caribbean and Central America, I've found a passion for wanting to display the beauty I've seen and the ever present reminder of the ocean creatures in jewelry, particularly earrings and bracelets. In addition, as a tomboy I have finally realized that pink and purple also have a purpose in this world and in conjuction with the ocean colors, I hope to create a wide variety of pieces for everyone alike to enjoy. Thanks for looking!"

Some of my favorite pieces are:

Acrylic and aqua czech glass with starfish charm

Ice Dreams

Romantic Stroll

Multi swarovkski crystals on silver chain

So do you want to win??

Wanna know what you have to do??

Here's the rules

1) To enter, you must already be or become a "FOLLOWER" of  TAKING A SUNDAY DRIVE

(Look over to the right side bar and join this site with Google friend connect)

Leave a comment saying that you are or have become a follower

2) Check out Jess' jewelry by "like-ing" her Facebook page here and visiting her photo album on the Facebook page, or her items on ETSY  here,. Leave a second comment telling me your favorite item.

You have two chances to win, and both of the above are requirements to enter the giveaway.

The prize can only be mailed to a US address, and the actual prize will be selected by Jess personally.

You must include an email address to contact you if you win.

The drawing will be done by me and the winner will be chosen at random on 12/5.

Entries will only be accepted until 12/4 up to 11:59pm EST.

Good Luck...and TELL ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!!

Crafter in the Spotlight #1- Young4ever630 GiveAway!!

Young4Ever630

I'd like to introduce you to Jennifer of  Young4Ever630

"Hi, I'm Jennifer. I'm a stay-at-home mother of two wonderful children (ages 12 and 8). In my spare time I love creating things! I love anything to do with crafts! If I am stressed at all, going to my work area and creating something calms me.

I think what led to my jewelry making began when bottle cap jewelry was all the rage. I did not want to pay the retail store price and figured out how to make them on my own.  For Christmas one year, my niece gave me beads and tools as a gift, and it really jump started my jewelry making. I knew of  ETSY and started researching what was involved with selling on the site. I eventually made the leap and started my own shop. I'm so glad I did. It is very fulfilling to know I have created something others will enjoy. Selling on Etsy allows me to feed my craft making habit!" 

Jennifer's ETSY SHOP has adorable Bottle cap necklaces, chokers, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Jewelry made from Lego Mini figures. jewelry themes with monograms, movies, tv, peace, hippie, birds, owls, dogs, Star Wars,  and sports themes. . All of her items are handcrafted with lots of love and a great attention to detail.

Some of my favorites include:

Love Bracelet

Darth Vader Bottle cap Necklace

Peace, Love Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet                                       Now, for the FUN!!!

 YOU    can enter to win this Beautiful pendant necklace, created by Jennifer!!

This is an elegant necklace with a print of an ornamental pink heart on a vintage french postcard. with a beautiful pink pearl bead.

This necklace is made from a silver plated square bezel tray. The pendant measures approximately 1" in diameter with a 6mm loop opening. The pendant comes with your choice of (1)necklace style (please refer to last picture): Ribbon/Cord Necklace - 16" w/ 2" chain extension, Memory Wire Choker with screw clasp - 18", or Silver Plated Ball Chain - 24").

Here's what you need to do to enter the give-away!

For ENTRY #1 

You must become a "follower" of my blog, Taking A Sunday Drive, by clicking on the "Join this site with google connect"  button on the right side bar. Next, visit Young4Ever630's Etsy Shop and leave a comment on this post telling me that 1) you are a follower  and 2) what your favorite item is from Young4Ever630's shop.

(Be sure to leave your email address to contact you if you are the winner)

For a BONUS Entry

"Like" Young4Ever630 on FACEBOOK

(Leave a second comment telling me that you have "liked" Young4Ever630's FB page)


For a 2nd Bonus Entry-
In addition to the two above requirements, you can 
Write a blog post on your blog about this giveaway.
(Leave a comment on this post with the link to the post!)

So, you can have 3 possible chances of winning, 
by following all of the entry rules above!

The fine print.....

Although we love followers and readers outside of the USA, if you are the "winner" of this giveaway, the necklace can only be mailed within the United States.

The last day to enter this giveaway is Thursday, August 18th. The winner will be selected by Random.org on Friday, August 19th, posted on my blog and notified by email. by Jennifer @ Young4Ever630

Thanks for stopping by, and GOOD LUCK!!!