I Won!

The word "Giveaway" is one of my favorites seen in the blogging world...

I like it even more when it's followed by something like this:

Woohoo!!

Thanks, ohhellofriend, for hosting the Giveaway!
And thank you, Friedasophie for for the fantastic prize! There are so many beautiful pieces to choose from.

Here are some of my favorites from her etsy shop {If you can't tell, I've been on a gold kick lately}:

Precious Gold Tree Leaf Branch Aqua Chalcedony Necklace

Darling citrine leaf yellow gold hoop earrings

Sweet Lotus Vermeil Necklace on Delicate Gold Filled Chain

Precious white topaz 14k gold Leaf Branch Earrings

Which one do you think I should choose??

P.S. I just found a cute printable card for free over here ~ enjoy! :)

P.P.S. Fabulous giveaway of some gorgeous stationary here, from minted.com!

Valentine's Day Freebies

Well, Valentine's Day is just a few days away...are you ready??

If not, I have corralled some links to free {or inexpensive} DIY cards, recipes, and much more. For many of them, all you have to do is just click the link, download the PDF file, print, and you're good to go!

Moulin Rouge Minis
http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/?s=moulin+rouge

Owl Valentine

http://www.livinglocurto.com/2009/01/valentine-freebies/

Goodie Bags
http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/01/diy-valentine’s-day-goodie-bags/

"You are loved" postcard
http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/02/resource.html

Round Gift Tags
http://loveobsessinspire.typepad.com/my-blog/2009/11/free-printable-goodies-carte-blanche-invitations.html

Smore's Valentine Brownie Recipe
http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/4691

Blank Birdie Cards/Gift Tags
http://junecrafts.blogspot.com/2010/02/youre-tweet.html

iPod Candy {SO creative!}
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts/rock-candy-675037/

Teabag Wrappers & Tea Tags
http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/free-printable-valentine-teabag-tags.html

Felt Fortune Cookies {very cute!}
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2010/01/felt-fortune-cookies.html

Origami Valentines
http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-origami-heart-love-note

Twilight cards
http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/twilight-valentines-free/

"Sweetie Pie" Boxes {I'm making these for Ben ~ shh don't tell!}
http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/02/diy-sweetie-pie/

A simple "i love you"

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/download__love_note_designs

P.S. Did you notice my new Etsy button? I made it myself! I love the gray and white combination {of course} and the cute, doily-like pattern. Feel free to right-click the following image and use it on your blog as well...Consider it my early Valentine's Day gift to you :)