Psssssst... Want Some Skinny Rings?

i need some distraction! plus, the mini muffin has been in a sweet mood lately! so, i'm running a contest from the couch! the winner will receive a custom made set of my Simply Skinny Copper Stacking Rings! all you have to do is this:


- go to my etsy shop - http://muffintopdesigns.etsy.com/ - heart what you like the best, come back here and leave a comment

- become a "follower" of my blog (if you are already, that's fantastic!)

- for an extra entry, feel free to read my baby posts and leave a word of advice!


i'll get the husband to draw a winner on July 5th - my birthday! make sure you leave details (a link to your blog, an email address, etc.) so i can find you!

go enter! now!

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Springtime Stacked Rings GiveAway!!

if you've been following my metalsmithing journey, then you'll have realized that i've become addicted to making these lovely stacking rings! in celebration, (and also because i can't stop making them!) i'm giving away a set of my lovely Simply Stacked rings! the winner will receiving a custom made set of three in either 14 gauge brass or copper.


all you need to do is:


- go to my etsy shop - http://muffintopdesigns.etsy.com/ and find the item that you love the best! heart it, then come back here, post what it is and why you like it! make sure that i can find you later (i.e. email address, blog, etsy shop) if you are the winner!

- become a "follower" of my blog! (see the sidebar for the button to click to "follow" me!)

for extra points - if you purchase something from my shop and mention the contest in the "notes to seller", you'll get an extra 3 entries!


easy enough, right? well, get to it! the contest ends April 3rd, 2009, at which time i'll get the husband to draw a winner from all of the entries!

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And Our Winner is LAURIE!!!!

Laurie's song was "Just You and I" by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle. And here is her story as posted on my blog:

"It was my wedding song to my first husband. I have been widowed twice and he was my daughters' father. I loved him for 17 years right up to the day I had to disconnect the machines and say goodbye. That was in 2005."

Laurie - wherever you are, i will put a listing in my etsy shop and you can "purchase" your earrings!

thanks everyone for sharing your story - and your songs - with me!!!!!!!!!!

xoxoxoxo

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And The Bride Wore Indie... SUMMER CONTEST!

i LOVE mixed tapes. i LOVE romantic, sappy songs. i LOVE alternative/indie music. even though i've been married more than ten years, i'm in the middle of compiling the best alternative/indie romantic compilation ever!!!! however, there is only so much that i can find on my own, so i'm hoping to have a little help from my friends!



here is my playlist so far -




The Luckiest – Ben Folds - seriously, i get teary-eyed everytime i hear this song
The Book of Love – Peter Gabriel - the husband even loves this one too
When I’m With You – Faber Drive
Closer - Travis
We Are Man and Wife – Michelle Featherstone - one of the most perfect wedding songs EVER
Dusting Down the Stars – Mobile
Like I Love You – BellX1 - a stripped down version of mr. timberlake's classic
Stuttering – Ben’s Brother - yes, i know it's a dentyne commercial, so shoot me
Forever – Ben Harper
You and Me Song – Wannadies
I Love How You Love Me – Beth Orton
Question – Old 97’s - you HAVE to listen to these lyrics!
Everlong (acoustic) – Foo Fighters - of course, Dave Grohl has the soul of a romantic poet
Goreki – Lamb
You and Me – Lighthouse
I Love You Anyways – Travis
Only You – Joshua Radin - a Yaz cover, almost done better!
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
Just Like Heaven – Katie Melua - so sweet, so dreamy!
Lazy Eye – Silversun Pickups
It's Only Time - Magnetic Fields



i'm also loving the string quartet arrangements of Coldplay and The Smiths - especially "please please please let me get what i want" and "in my place"



in the spirit of romance, i'm offering up this contest: post your favorite(s) romantic songs here on my blog, and the story behind it! the most romantic storyteller will win a pair of my Bridal Bling earrings (shown here)! (and they don't have to be indie or alternative... i just love a good story!)







the deadline is July 5th - my birthday! i WANT to hear your sappy stories! i can't wait to make the best alt-rom mixed tape!

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