AND THE WINNER IS...

My - I had a really hard time choosing the winner for the Paper and Pearls Contest and Giveaway! You all are so creative! Wow!

And the winner is....

THE WINTERBERRY COLLECTION submitted by Melissa! I love the color images and the refined style this name brings to mind. It's wonderful! Melissa - thank you for your entry and CONGRATULATIONS! Melissa will be receiving a peacock pearl bracelet.

Thanks to you all who entered and offered incredibly creative ideas - I will use some of those in the future! As a thanks for participating, I am pleased to offer you a 5% discount on any purchase in 2009. Just use the code "contest1" in the seller notes when you pick something out!

I will be doing at least one giveaway a month - so stay posting at this blog for another opportunity to win! Become a "follower" or bookmark this blog to be in the loop on all the latest news.

Here are some things to look forward to in 2009:

1. NEW jewelry and books ( I got a great order in this week- new colors, lots of ideas!)

2. NEW Giveaways and Contests

3. A "Creative Living" feature where I'll be interviewing customers and friends

You won't want to miss it!

All the best for a wonderful holiday!!

ps. please NOTE - the LAST day to place any holiday orders is WEDNESDAY, December 17th.

Results will be announced TOMORROW!

Contest results will be announced TUESDAY... I am still deliberating from all the awesome entries... stay posted!!!

Introducing... (drum roll please)

THE FIRST PAPER AND PEARLS BOUTIQUE CONTEST AND GIVEAWAY!

I am looking for a name for my new collection of jewelry. As you can see in the picture above, I am going for a sort of mixed berry palette - royal purple, peacock, cranberry red, blues... What I don't have is a great NAME for this collection. This is where YOU come in!
Post a comment below and suggest a name for this collection. Be sure to include your email address.

Invite your friends to join the fun too by forwarding them a link to this blog!

Have your entries in by 5pm on DECEMBER 15th. I will select a winner that night!

And the prize is... a peacock pearl bracelet very similar to the one posted on my Etsy site here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18015413!

Perfect for giftgiving... or treating yourself!

MAY THE BEST NAME WIN! (and everyone who enters will get a prize!)

GOOD LUCK!

And be sure to visit my Etsy shop for unique and beautiful Christmas gifts... :-)

HOLIDAY 1-2-3 SALE

1-2-3 SALE through December 14th
10% off one item
20% off two items
30% off three items

Due to holiday travel, my last shipping day will be December 17th. All orders after that point will be shipping after January 3rd. Thank you!

Santa's Little Helper - For The Artsy Types

I love handmade books - to fill a book with sketches, thoughts, notes, journalings... for many people, it is simply a way of life!

These handmade books are made of recycled leather and handstitched with sturdy linen thread. And a nice perk - these are reusable! Just mail it back to me, and I can sew a whole new set of pages in for you.

For the poetic, artistic folks on your list - this is a great gift for under $20!

"I lived to write, and wrote to live." - Samuel Rogers

Santa's Little Helper - For The Women

Looking for a beautifully simple gift for your mom, sister, best friend, or grandma? These little bracelets, all under $15, are perfect! They all come ready to give in a box wrapped with ribbon.

Easy. One of a kind. And no line in a busy loud tinsel-filled mall! Check out my Etsy site for more photos! www.paperpearlsboutique.com