Hump Day Giveaway – Bitchin’ Beads

May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Are you all ready for this one?  This has got to be one of my favorite giveaways yet!  Bitchin’ Beads is giving away a one-of-a-kind handmade lampwork glass bead necklace valued at $75.00!  This necklace has a sophisticated, yet artistic heart bead with raised glass swirl, a Swarovski crystal charm and sterling silver chain.  All glass art jewelry is handmade in a studio and lucky for us, Bitchin’ Beads just opened a studio here in North Scottsdale where they offer free mother-daughter tours.  Kids can learn about lampwork glass art, see what the flame looks like through spacial goggles, watch glass being shaped and put into the kiln.  Visit their website at http://bitchinbeads.ca/ to learn more or sign up for a tour.  To view some more products, you can either visit their website or click here to head to their etsy shop.

In order to be entered in today’s giveaway, you must do two things.

1.  “Like” Bitchin Beads on Facebook by clicking here.

2.  “Like” this post on the Ties & Tutus Facebook page.

 

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Hump Day Giveaway Winner – Crimson Clover is…

March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

lucky number 5: Totie Pettus!  Congratulations Totie, you have won a $50 gift certificate to Crimson Clover.  We hope you get yourself something extra special.  We know you’re going to have a hard time deciding what to order because everything in the Crimson Clover line is amazing.  Please email me at nora@tiesandtutus.com to claim your prize.

A great big thank you to everyone who entered.  This has been one of our most popular giveaways and we know why.  Be sure to check out CC’s facebook page and etsy shop to purchase fabulous goodies for yourself and others.  These make great gifts, too. Let’s spread the Crimson Clover love!

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Hump Day Giveaway – Crimson Clover!

February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hopefully you’re all getting through the week, but if you are having a hard time, Ties & Tutus to the rescue!  Because today you have the opportunity to win an awesome giveaway, one SO awesome even celebrities themselves would be vying for it!  Today one lucky Ties & Tutus fan will be the winner of a $50 gift card to Crimson Clover Designs!  Haven’t heard of them?  Make sure to ask Bret Michaels or Alexis from the Real Housewives of the OC because they are both huge fans!  Yes, it is true, the celebs are getting in on this amazing custom jewelry, and now you can too!  To be entered in to the drawing for today’s giveaway simply “like” Crimson Clover’s Facebook page by clicking here and of course, “like” this post on our Ties & Tutus Facebook page so we know your name for the drawing!

If you are interested in looking at more Crimson Clover products here is a link to their Etsy Shop!    And, of course, if you know of anyone else who would be interested, please share the post!  ….Of course that does decrease your chances of winning… :)

Have a great day and good luck!

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Origami Owl, Custom Jewelry

February 8, 2012 by 3 Comments

Have you heard about this latest craze?  If not, let me be the one to introduce you to Origami Owl, Custom Jewelry.  Yes.  CUSTOM.  I’ve recently become part of this amazing company that allows you, the customer, to design personal lockets that tell your story.  I fell in love with the idea immediately, I’m a self-confessed accessory junkie.  Here is an image that describes how simple the process really is:

I’m currently waiting on shipment of my first locket and I can’t.wait.for.it.to.get.here.  I’m stalking the UPS man like nobody’s business.  I created a family piece out of a gold locket, long gold chain, our initials and our birthstones.  Oh, and let’s not forget the rhinestone dog bone, that represents our puppy.  He’s definitely part of our family.  It’s something simple that I can wear everyday.  At first I was stressed wondering if I should wait until our family was complete because I didn’t want to have to order another necklace a year or two down the road.  Well, apparently the design team was one step ahead of me because these little suckers open up so you can exchange or add charms.  Holler!

Here are a few of my favorite designs:

Show your school spirit - fill your locket with your school letters and colors.

This is the perfect gift for a grandmother - let her proudly showcase her grandkids with boy or girl charms with birthstones.

I love the vintage trend right now!

Here is a great picture showcasing the differnet size lockets, colors and chains. I especailly love how they show a chain with just a dangle, no locket. It's all custom!

Meet Isabella, the 14-year-old mastermind behind Origami Owl. To read her amazing story, go to http://nora.origamiowl.com/story

I just love how stylish, chic and personal each necklace is.  Oh, and be on the lookout.  I was on a conference call with headquarters today and there are going to be LOTS of new items coming out very, very soon.  Eek, I’m so excited!

If you would like to browse, order, host a party (free products, hello!?) or even become a designer, go to http://nora.origamiowl.com.

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