1st Annual Search for the Shamrock Challenge and Prize Package Drawing.

Two lucky winners will be drawn by random number generatorand will be announced on Wednesday, March 25th on CreativeSpiritOriginals.BlogSpot.com.




Challenge Rules:


The challenge rules are simple.Please read to the bottom as there are details for Additional entry opportunities there.


1) Search the following 13 shops for the shamrock photo. Each shop has one (1) shamrock listing.It can be found in "any" photo in "any" listing.


AllThatGlass.etsy.com
CreativeSpirit.etsy.com
CreativeSpiritToo.etsy.com
DesignGal.etsy.com
DsignsByMelissa.etsy.com
Gallagj.Etsy.Com
GlassDezignz.etsy.com
PeculiarParchment.etsy.com
PimpMyPaperDesigns.etsy.com
Raevyn77.etsy.com
RhisBitsAndBeads.etsy.com
SimplyRaevyn.etsy.com
SlidingAlong.etsy.com
yndigo1.etsy.com


2) Jot down the listing ID number when you find each Shamrock photo.The listing ID number is found at the end of the url in your browser.


3) Once you find all 13 listings, submit your entry HERE. Please note that e-mail addresses will be used only to contact the winnersand will not be shared or used for any other purpose.


INCREASE YOUR ODDS

Make a purchase from any of the 13 participating shops above and getADDITIONAL ENTRIES. Each item purchased = one entry.


Challenge Entries will be accepted beginning now through midnight EST on Tuesday, March 24th.Two lucky challenge winners will be drawn by random number generator and will be announced on CreativeSpiritOriginals.BlogSpot.com on March 25th.

This Week's Section of the Week SALE

Last week I introduced my item/section of the week! Every week starting on Sundays I will deeply discount either certain items in my shop or an entire section. That discount will run until the next Sunday when I change out the item/section of the week. There will be a section on the right of my shop designating item/items of the week!! Enjoy the great discounts coming your way!!

****This week my entire necklace section is at least 30% off!! Each listing has already been marked down to reflect savings***

Once Upon a Time Necklace Originally $25 SALE $17

Mother Earth Necklace Originally $35 SALE $24

Kambaba Wire Wrapped Necklace Originally $30 SALE $21

This Thing Called Twitter...

I have been hearing people talking about Twitter. I wondered what the big deal was about it. I kept putting it off, until last night. I created my Twitter account & now I am addicted!! I completely understand what everyone has been talking about. This is a great networking tool! So, how about following me? http://twitter.com/dsignsbymelissa

A New Section in My Shop

I am introducing my item/section of the week! Every week starting on Sundays I will deeply discount either certain items in my shop or an entire section. That discount will run until the next Sunday when I change out the item/section of the week. There will be a section on the right of my shop designating item/items of the week!! Enjoy the great discounts coming your way!!


****This week my entire earring section is at least 40% off!! Each listing has already been marked down to reflect savings***

Hoot Earrings SALE $8.25

Bell Earrings SALE $7.00

PassionBerry Earrings SALE $10.75

Valentine's Day Sweetheart Sale

I've been working on lots of new designs, & I have even got some of them listed in my shop. Each day I'm trying to get more items listed & made. Now through Feb. 14th I am running a great Valentine's Day Sale.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day.....

Designs By Melissa’s SWEETHEART SALE.....

Now through Feb 14.....

******Spend $20, Save 10% off entire purchase.....

******Spend $30, Save 15% off entire purchase.....

******Spend $40, Save 20% off entire purchase.....

(See shop announcements for complete details).

http://www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/

I've also added a couple pictures of my new items. Stop by for some one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day presents!! Many more jewelry items are located in my shop.

Been Awhile

It has been awhile since I've updated this blog. I got caught up in life for a bit. It all started when my wisdom teeth started to bother me. No, I didn't get my wisdom teeth out as a teenager, like you are suppose to. If I could go do it all over now, I would have done it then, rather than now! I decided to bite the bullet and have them all removed, even though only one was bothering me. The day of the surgery I got an IV to put me under, woke up, & it was done. My chin & tongue were completely swelled up. Plus, I couldn't feel either of them, which seemed to pose quite a problem once I got home to eat & take pills. I had to stand in front of a mirror to eat. Plus, I put on a bib to catch the stuff dribbling down my face. It was quite a site. I told my mom to take a picture, but it never happened. Even though I looked ridiculous, I felt no pain. The magic of drugs!!

I thought, oh this isn't so bad. That lasted until about a week after the surgery, then I was in the worse pain of my life! I couldn't sleep at night, & by this time I had to go back to work. I went back to the doctor because I was convinced I had dry sockets on my lowers, but they weren't. You see, since I waited until I was almost 30 to have these taken out, my roots on my lower wisdom teeth had grown much deeper than they want them to. Getting them out was not easy. Bone was removed along with the teeth. So, my pain was strictly from the traumatic surgery, so no easy fix. I did get the lower teeth packed, & that helped tremendously!! I had those over last weekend. I had no pain with the packs in, & I thought it was over. Monday morning I had the packs removed & slowly throughout the day I felt the pain returning.

By Tuesday morning my sockets had closed up almost completely, so I didn't want to put packs back in because it would open the sockets back up, & this would stop the healing process. The pain was not as intense as before. It was just enough to be annoying. So, I've been taking Ibuprofen twice a day. Almost like clock work I begin to feel them about every 6.5 hours. The worst part is the one tooth that originally was bothering me not longer hurts at all, & it was easy to remove. All the rest were a problem to get out, & I'm now paying for waiting. I HIGHLY recommend not waiting to get your wisdom teeth removed. Do it while you are young, so your roots have not grown into your jaw!! It has been 6.5 hours, or so my jaw is telling me. So, I am off to take some meds & get some sleep.

My Favorite Etsy Purchases!!

While being on Etsy I have met a lot of great people, but one stands out from the rest. Her shop is TheCozyLoft, & she makes the cutest sachets ever! The black toile is one of them that I have purchased. It has an incredible rose scent that I could just smell 24/7!! The sage & burgundy ones have a lite lilac scent, which is heavenly! I've also purchased one with a lavender scent that is very relaxing. :) She can find whatever scent & fabric you would like! All I've had to do is ask & she has found it. All of these sachets were custom made to my specifications, although, she does have some in her shop that she has already made. Can you tell that I love toile? Toile fabric is the best!! I am addicted to it!!

They would make great gifts for yourself or anyone else. I know what I'm buying people for Christmas presents this year. Cozy also makes other incredibly cute cottage items. I promise that you will not be disappointed purchasing from her. She also happens to be one of the nicest ladies I've ever had the honor of getting to know. So, swing on by TheCozyLoft & get yourself (& everyone else) a sachet or two!!