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.

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... :-)