{ Styled By Tori Spelling Giveaway #ToriStyle }

Today I'm sharing two of my favorite things...jewelry and a giveaway!

My friends over at Styled by Tori Spelling sent me a ridiculously fun box full of their jewelry pieces and I've been having so much fun putting looks together!

Here are all of the goodies right after I opened the box...

Landon said "Its like you robbed a bank Mom!" Silly boy...more like I robbed a jewelry store!

It was SO hard to choose just a few to share with you, but I narrowed it down to three great necklace looks. I decided to show you how to dress up a plain top in three different ways.

First up...this turquoise beauty!

I really love how it pops against my white top. And this one was SO simple to put together. Just two connector rings and a chain on both ends made this stunning necklace!

My second look really makes a statement. I love the multiple layers on this necklace...

The faceted "jewels" are my favorite part. And this one was made with two connector rings and a chain as well. So simple!

And last but I think this one is my favorite...this gorgeous pendant...

Instead of using the Styled by Tori Spelling components with this, I grabbed a simple silver chain I already owned and threaded it through the attached ring...

The colors in this one make me so HAPPY!

Isn't it fun how a simple statement necklace can change up the look of a basic top?

And now its your turn to win your very own selection of Styled by Tori Spelling goodness! Enter via the Rafflecopter below for a prize package valued at $50-$75!

And be sure to check out the new Styled by Tori Spelling line, sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores! 

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{Giveaway with A Tad Monroe}

Are you ready for a giveaway?!

Today I'm excited to be partnering with A Tad Monroe to give one lucky reader a $40 shop credit!

Are you a fan of ATM on Facebook? If you aren't, and you love jewelry, you should be!

The ladies behind ATM, Lauren and Denise, host a weekly trunk show on Facebook every Tuesday night starting at 8 pm.

Here are a few of their great pieces...

Here's how it works...simply like their page, and stay tuned each Tuesday night at 8 p.m. CST to buy bracelets, necklaces, rings and more. They post photos of their pieces; you pick the one(s) you want; and the first people on the list get to buy!

And everything in their shop is $25 and under. Love that.

Lauren and Denise were so sweet to send me a necklace and earring set that I am in love with...here they are in action...

I love the versatility of these pieces...they go with so many of my outfits!

So are you ready to try to win some of their pieces for yourself? Enter via the Rafflecopter widget below!

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{DIY "one little word" pendant}

Have you chosen your one little word for 2013?

My word is grow {you can read about why I chose it here}. I love the one little word concept...it is an easy way to make a New Year's resolution. A word that you will focus on in all areas of your life for an entire year.

A few weeks ago I wore the pendant I made with my one little word for WIWW, and I thought it would be fun to share a tutorial for how I made it, and also a fun little giveaway.

This is a really simple and affordable project. Here are the items you'll need...

1. small letter stickers {these are Making Memories brand}
2. a blank pendant {I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby}
3. length of necklace chain {I purchased mine at JoAnn}
4. acrylic paint in the color of your choice
5. Clear glass finish medium {similar product}

Not pictured:

1. paint brush
2. necklace clasp
3. jewelry making tools

First I painted the inside of my pendant with my blue acrylic paint...

I left the paint a bit messy on purpose...it looks a bit rustic/handmade after you apply the clear glass finish.

Once that was dry, I applied my letter stickers and then the clear glass medium on top...

The medium I used looks a bit hazy until it dries.

Once it was dry I attached the chain and I had my necklace!

Would you like to wear this lovely thing around your neck?

Well...I'm giving it away to one lucky reader! You all bring me so much joy that I wanted to give a little something back.

I think whether your word for 2013 is joy or not, we could all use a little bit more, right?

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{necklace refashion}

You all, I'm obsessed with jewelry making now.

And not even my current jewelry collection is safe.

I've had an inexpensive turquoise beaded necklace from Forever 21 for a few years now. While I loved the color and the design, I wasn't in love with the length. It was super short. So the other day I had a light bulb moment and pulled out my jewelry making tools and a few simple findings and beads to turn it into a new piece that would be much more wearable. 

Here is the necklace before...

And a neck shot to give you a better idea of how short the necklace was...

First, I removed the chain with my jewelry making tools, and added a set of three white beads to either side...

and then finished it off with a new chain so the necklace would hang much longer...

I am in love with how it turned out...and I know it will be getting A LOT more wear time now than it ever had before.

Have your refashioned or re-purposed any of your jewelry? I would love to see your projects!

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{Birthday Giveaway!}

Oh Happy Day! Today is my birthday!

{34th to be exact...I'm not ashamed :)}

And if you've been following along with me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that I have a super fun giveaway for you today!

I've been working on a new jewelry line for my Etsy shop, and I wanted to give one of my readers the chance to own one of my pieces before they are available for purchase. And a few of my good friends are offering great items from their shops as well!

So let's get to the good stuff!

One winner will receive all of the following...

Your choice of a white, turquoise or coral beaded single chevron necklace from my new jewelry collection! I'm SO excited about these, and even more excited to give one of you the very first one!

Your choice of any item from Sarah at The Bird's Papaya. I have the above necklace in cream and I wear it all the time.

These adorable anchor and bow earrings from Erin at Femme Petal...so cute!

And a digital photo download of your choice from my friend Kelly at Craft Therapea. I have one of her prints in our bathroom and it is beautiful...you won't be disappointed!

There are lots of ways to earn entries!

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Thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday friends!

{affordable jewelry wish list}

With my birthday quickly approaching {celebrating 30 for the 4th year in a row ;)}, I've been making a bit of a wish list. And it doesn't matter how many pieces of jewelry I have, I always find myself pinning and bookmarking necklaces, bracelets and earrings that catch my eye. And with my frugal eye, they are usually budget friendly pieces.

Here are a few of my favorites...

This necklace from Forever 21 is at the top of my list. And it is less than $10. Seriously.

Source: forever21.com via Mandy on Pinterest

This statement necklace can be seen all over the place and originated with J Crew. There are some great knock-offs available on Ebay and Etsy...

Source: ebay.com via Mandy on Pinterest

And continuing my love for all things turquoise, I think this handmade number is so lovely...

Source: etsy.com via Mandy on Pinterest

And now I think the arms deserve some attention, right?

These bracelets are so delicate and sweet...

Source: etsy.com via Mandy on Pinterest

{I would go with the turquoise and jade stones}

And finally for some beautiful jewelry that also supports a wonderful cause, I'm loving so many of these bracelets from Threads...

Source: theshineproject.storenvy.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Source: theshineproject.storenvy.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Each and every Threads bracelet is gorgeous, and I love the cause it is supporting.

So that's my little affordable jewelry wish list. What's on yours?

{orla inspired jewelry box}

On my most recent thrifting adventure to Goodwill, I scored not only some great clothes, but also a perfect vintage faux bois filed box...

Yep...$2.99 later and it was all mine. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with it at first, but I knew it had tons of potential.

After doing a lot of purging and organizing of my wardrobe and accessories, I realized that I needed a better place to store my rings and bracelets, so this cute little box was the perfect solution. After a date with some contact paper, scrapbook paper, and a few other accessories, I came up with this...

So fun, right?

I love Orla Kiely, especially this iconic pattern of hers...

And when I noticed a roll of white contact paper sitting in our laundry room, I had a bit of a lightbulb crafting moment. I cut out some stems and leaves...

And adhered them to the front of the box...

Super simple...and since contact paper is removable I was able to move them around until I had the arrangement I liked.

Then I added some happiness to the inside, starting with a favorite piece of scrapbook paper {what's better than clouds and dandelions?!}

And to add an extra splash of color and inspiration,  I grabbed a couple magnet clips and attached a sweet card from a blog friend inside the lid...

I love how the colors in the card and the scrapbook paper bring so much life to this little box...

Then I added my jewelry! I tucked in a vintage dish for my rings, and used the divider to hang some of my bracelets...

I hated to cover up all of that pretty paper but I have quite a few bracelets in there now. It is the perfect storage solution for all of these small accessories.

What do you think? Have you transformed a thrifted find into a great storage/organization piece? I'd love to hear about it!

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