Sunday, December 27, 2009
Some of my favorites....
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
All done! MERRY CHRISTMAS
We were blessed with an abundance of orders as well as illnesses and injuries.
This Season we had, 4 urgent care visits, 2 ER visits, and I lost count on the doctors visits.
But thankfully we are all healthy, mostly healed, and Finished with orders!
I'll be closed for a full month.
I need to take some time to find a better way to handle things when business picks up as much as it has and life throws in a few curve balls as it did, I also plan to hire and train an assistant, the last was a disaster and my poor hubby ended up doing all my shipping this year.
My customer service really suffered when we all got sick. I want to have everything in order before I open again. So this year runs smoothly and is pleasant for everyone.
I will be posting pictures of some of the new designs you can expect to find when I reopen.
I will also do a give away once I have shipped out the last of the winners prizes from the last few giveaways.
Thank you so much to everyone who shopped with us this year! You have been a blessing to my family!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Canela
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Come on out and shop!!!!
So many talented artist and designer will be there selling their goodies!
click on the picture above and check it out you wont want to miss it!!!!!!!!!
Hope to see you there
1711 N Avon St
Burbank, CA
Missing winners.....
Please e-mail me at jewelrybycanela@yahoo.com if you won one of the daily prizes and you have not heard from me. It's possible my hyper active spam filter ate your message.
PLEASE EMAIL ME DON'T LEAVE A COMMENT HERE, I WONT BE BACK ON MY BLOG FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS'
PUT 12 DAYS WINNER IN THE EMAIL MESSAGE HEADER.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Canela
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Comfort food and gift certificates...
Canela
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Wishing...
I had grand plans to sneak away today and go see it, then come back to work the night away at my workbench.
But...instead I'm stuck in bed sick. :(
So I did the next best thing, hubby went out with all 6 kids and picked up some won-ton soup for me from our favorite Chinese restaurant. He ordered me to stay in bed and away from my work bench and get well.
Now here I am curled up with my soup and a bottle of cold medicine, and an almost empty box of tissues, watching Twilight on DVD.
Shhh don't tell him I snuck the lap top in with me so I can answer e-mails. ;)
What are you up to today?
Canela
Friday, November 20, 2009
A little Tea and Sympathy.....and a winner!
I am thankful for my family: my husband and my two boys
E-mail me Amanda...I can't access your blog to let you know!
I have a Fun new set of custom stamps due in next week!!! Come back and check them out soon :O)
Happy Friday!
Canela
PS I promise I'm getting to messages as fast as I can! I even caved in and bought a phone with a web browser so I can access my convos when I'm out picking up kids and running errands.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Giveaway! :O)
New moon twilght necklace plus another new design!
I had to put all new projects on hold for awhile so I could take care of my sick kiddies, get caught up on orders and find some helpers!
But....just in time for the big premier! This is the first of the New Moon line.. More to come as time allows.
I sent a few messages to my winner and I haven't heard back so if I don't hear back soon we'll do another giveaway for this one!
This one one of my favorite Quotes from New Moon. I love how the pendant gives the impression of a wolf howling at the moon. I choose this font for it because it reminds me of an old typewriter. I can just picture Stephanie sitting with an antique typewriter by her desk.
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Also new today is the first of my "frames" You wont find these any where else because I hand drew this and had a tool maker create a stamp from my sketches. More to come very soon! I'm LOVING my exclusive design stamps!!!! So Fun!!! I will have a giveaway for this one starting this afternoon!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Volunteer found thanks!!!
For the other 3 gals who sent me an e-mail, hang in there, I have a few other designs i need to work on so if you sent me an e-mail you'll hear from me this evening in regards to those!
Thanks!
Canela
I need a volunteer
So if you've been hanging around for awhile you know the routine, if you are newer here, I take the first e-mail to my inbox who's info matches what I am looking for.
I need someone with a larger family, a couple with three or more kids, or for a grandmother. I will be using the angelina font on this one.
First e-mail to my inbox jewelrybycanela@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Canela
Friday, November 13, 2009
It's time for a cinnamonstics website!
Canela
And the winner is.....
Jennifer Miller !
Jennifer, E-mail me so we can talk details on this!
Thank you sooooo much to everyone who participated this year!! This was so much fun!
I loved reading every one's comments!
Too all my featured designers thank you for taking the time to share your art with us!!
Hope this helped to get everyone in the Spirit of Christmas, Celebrate the birth of Jesus, and spread a little Joy in the world!
Have a Blessed Holiday Season!
Hugs from us!!
Canela
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Blissfest 2009!!!!
Kristin and Dan Hubby and wife team and owners of Domestic Bliss just out did themselves! Friday Night's JDRF benefit event was a blast.
Eclectic cowgirls partied it up with live music, a fashion show, a silent auction, and lovely vendors with fantastic eye candy!
A couple of pictures of my set up
I'm sure I say this a couple times a month, but this is my new favorite piece! I was kind of sad to see it sell. I'll just have to make another for me :O) This one will be in my shop soon!
Something you don't see in my etsy shop! I love gem stones and natural rustic jewelry. I have many beaded gem stone necklaces that I sell locally and at shows.
I LOVE fabric!!! I don't sew. I don't really like to sew clothing just not my thing, but I love fabric just the same! Heather's fabrics are so full of Life and Joy. I love her combination of colors and texture in her patterns.
Kristin, Stephanie, and Christian Friday night.
Too cute Giveaway!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A little excitement!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
8 Wonderful Years :O)
Eight years ago I walked into the church (on time) in my pretty white dress, to see you looking sooo handsome in your tux. The rest of the day was a big blur, but I remember in that moment when Father announced us as husband and wife, wondering how we could ever be any more in love than we were rigth then. 8 years have passed, Our family has grown (and grown), and our love deepens more each day.
I am so honored to have you as my partner, my lover, and my truest friend.
I love you baby!
Happy anniversary!!!
Love,
Canela
Monday, November 9, 2009
3 more days left!
Make sure you leave your comments on the giveaway post click here to get to it... http://cinnamonsticksboutique.blogspot.com/2009/11/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-grand.html
or scroll down to the post below.
Monday, November 2, 2009
12 days of Christmas Giveaway Grand Prize!!!
Do you remember what you can win?!!!
Day 1.... Soar necklace plus initial charm made by me CINNAMONSTICKS
Day two this sweet vintage inspired necklace by rita of MAMBELLARTE
This too cute Cupcake stand by Vesselsandwears
A too sweet for words custom made TUTU by Dana of TUTUMONKEY
A custom made Yoga skirt by the Talented Kristen of GOCKFROCKS!
Stunning Peridot (green) earrings by the lovely Madelynn of ONEGARNETGIRL
Soooo cute you just want to eat him up (but shouldn't) Gingerbread necklace buy the Equally sweet Tracy of CREMDELAGEMS
A sleek and stunning bracelet by Hubby and wife team Kevin and Robyn of THEORANGEBELL
A beautiful little necklace by Betsy of FOUNDLING
This gorgeous hand bag by the sweet talented Mary of SWEETPEATOTES
And finally $50 dollars to spend in my shop CINNAMONSTICKS
~ just leave me a comment.
~Tweet about the giveaway on twitter
~become a follower of my blog ( if you are already a follower let me know it still counts for an extra entry just be sure to let me know in a comment)
~For five extra entries, Yes 5 extra entries, grab the button on my side bar on the left and add it to your blog :O) If you already have the button on your blog leave me a comment letting me know!
Leave a comment for each entry, please!
Good luck!!!
YeeHaw!
11/7 COME DO SOME SHOPPING AND STOP BY OUR BOTH TO SAY HELLO!
Quick updates before the Grand Prize opens. The Grand Prize will run from 11/2 through 11/12 The winner will be announced on 11/13!
I'm writing up the grand prize post so It will be up by this afternoon.
IMPORTANT INFO ON CHRISTMAS ORDERS!!!!!
Since the giveaway will run well into the month I wanted to post cut off dates for Christmas orders.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS PLACED BY 11/20 WILL SHIP IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. AFTER 11/20 I CAN NOT GUARANTEE YOUR JEWELRY WILL ARRIVE IN TIME.
DOMESTIC ORDERS ON PERSONALIZED JEWELRY...ALL ORDERS PLACED UP TO 12/4 WILL SHIP IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING. I CAN NOT TAKE ANY ORDERS FOR CUSTOM ITEMS AFTER 12/4.
RUSH ORDERS. I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY RUSH ORDERS AFTER 11/10 IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU NEED SOMETHING FOR PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS ORDER SOON!
ON DECEMBER 6TH I WILL HAVE A HUGE CLEARANCE SALE ON ALL JEWELRY THAT DOESN'T SELL AT THE SHOWS I AM DOING.
TONS OF CUTE HAND STAMPED SILVER JEWELRY, JUST NOTHING PERSONALIZED.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Rules and info for the 12 Days Grand Prize...
Rules
1. Anyone is eligible to enter, including the artists featured, any one who won a daily prize, and family members of said people..get the picture :O)
2. You must have a public blog or leave your e-mail address so I can contact you. If your blog is private and you do not leave an e-mail for me to contact you I will choose another winner.
3.The winner will be chosen at random by random.org so if you want the extra chances to count you must leave a comment for each entry!
4. there will be lots of options for bonus entries but you must leave a comment for each chance... example...
Comment. Pick me Pick me
Comment. I blogged
Comment. I posted the button on my blog
Comment. I posted the button on my blog
Comment. I tweeted about it.
Get the idea?
5. The winner will have 5 days to claim their prize. If I do not hear back from the winner within 5 days I will choose another winner who will then have 5 days to claim their prize.
6.All items will be shipped by me or the artist via USPS insured mail. The artist and I are not responsible for postal damage
7.Cinnamonsticks and participating artist are not responsible for injury sustained by misuse of any of the products.
We all have common sense and I know none of you would do anything silly but I have to have the disclaimer.
I think that covers it all!
Good luck!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
The winners for day 12's 3 prizes are...
#2 for the all heart necklace... Angie of Get up and run
#3 for the little bitties...... Jennifer of Jennifer's Angels
Ladies e-mail me!
Now if you didn't win one of the daily prizes there is still the GRAND Prize which is all the featured items plus $50 to spend in my shop!!!!
The Grand Prize Post will open on Monday! I will post all the rules and info tomorrow.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
Also thank you so much for all the sweet comments everyone has left through out the giveaway!
Have a safe evening!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
12 days of Christmas Giveaway...Day Twelve!
Whoo Hoo It's almost time to give it all away!
Today is a Double prize!
So first meet Mary of Sweet Peas Totes
Tell us a bit about yourself
I'm Mary and I live in Tennessee. I moved here after living in New York for 24 years. I love baking, pattern making, and of course, sewing. I've been sewing for 35 years now, and I love challenging myself to come up with new designs and ideas everyday.
How did you get started crafting?
I started sewing in Home Economics class when I was 16, and haven't stopped since. After sewing dresses, costumes, and dolls for my daughters throughout their childhood, I began creating handbags.
What is your favorite material to work with?
I like working with any type of fabric, especially one with a bold and colorful print. I also like to work with metal rings in order to give my handbags a modern look.
What is a favorite Christmas Memory?
I don't have a particular favorite memory, I just love the overall feeling of Christmas. I especially loved the holidays when my children were young. Getting to see their bright faces opening presents around the tree is what I'll always remember.
Where do you sell?
I sell my handbags and patterns on etsy at http://sweetpeatotes.etsy.com.
I also sell my patterns on youcanmakethis.com.
This gorgeous purse is one of the final items for the Grand Prize, Made by Mary
But Wait there's more!!...
The Grand Prize winner will also get a $40 gift certificate to my shop!
You can pick something pretty for you or someone you love!!
And there is still more.....!
For the daily prize there will be three winners!
Each will be chosen at random and announced Saturday morning!
Winner #1 will win my Capture Life necklace, by far one of the most popular necklaces in my Store.
Winner #2 will win my All Heart Necklace
Finally the winner #3 will win my Little Bitties Necklace with your choice of design stamps!
So one last time, how can you win these sweet Necklaces?
~ just leave me a comment
~For an extra entry today share an idea you'd love to see as a design stamp leave a second comment for it!
For an extra entry ...
~blog about the giveaway
~Tweet about the giveaway on twitter
~become a follower of my blog ( if you are already a follower let me know it still counts for an extra entry just be sure to let me know in a comment)
~For two extra entries, grab the button on my side bar and add it to your blog :O) If you already have the button on your blog leave me a comment letting me know!
Leave a comment for each entry, please!
Good luck!!!
Yes any of my featured artist can enter to win, and anyone who has one already can enter to win!Winners are chosen at random using Random.org so be sure to leave a comment for each entry!
the winner for day 11's Soar necklace is...
UPDATE........
Day 12 will start later this afternoon or evening. We'll be at the doctors all morning so I wont be able to get the post together until later.
Day 12 will be up until Saturday morning when I announce the daily winner.
As most moms will probably be getting their kiddies ready for Halloween fun, I will open up the GRAND prize post on Monday morning. I will post all the details rules etc. on Sunday.
Cheers!
Canela
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
12 days of Christmas Giveaway...Day Eleven!
It's almost time!!
Today meet Betsy of Foundling!
Betsy's gorgeous jewelry can often be found on Etsy's home page. I love her creative use of found objects, old textiles and print paired with sterling silver that has been oxidized to give it an aged treasured look!
Tell us a bit about you.
I'm lucky to live and work in Asheville NC, a beautiful, artsy little mountain city just a few miles down the road from the town I grew up in. I make foundling happen (with a little help from my husband, my amazing studio assistant and my dogs) in my basement studio.
How did you get started creating?
I'm happiest when I have a project of some sort in hand and I've loved that sort of thing since I was a tiny girl. Even so, my path to becoming a professional artist was convoluted. I didn't take an art class until my third year in college. When I finally did it felt so right that I couldn't do anything else. So here I am.
What is your favorite material to work with?
Anything old! I LOVE the idea that the materials were touched by other hands and have their own personal histories.
Where do you sell?
I sell online at foundling.etsy.com, at retail shows throughout the year and shops around the country.
Share a favorite Christmas memory.
My grandmother's Christmas tree still stands in my memories as the best tree--the tree all other Christmas trees wish they could be. It was not so big, but much bigger than me, and fake. The tree and it's finery took hours to detangle, set up and arrange just so. The just so part was pretty important. There were little birds that needed to clip on branches hidden a little deeper in the tree so that anyone admiring the tree might find them as a special surprise. The bubbling lights required proper spacing. It must be sprayed with some pine scent in a bottle. And someone tall was required to place the star on top--last. And then the lights could go on. It was a breathtaking sight. Gaudy as hell. Lights twinkling in every color, tinsel dripping from the branches. No rhyme or reason. Glorious
The winner of the grand prize will receive the Elise necklace . Simple and so sweet. Each one she make comes out a little different so it will be a bit of a surprise!
The winner of the daily prize today will receive on of my personal favorites from my shop!
I have a thing for birds can you tell :O) The winner will receive the SOAR necklace
So how can you win this sweet Necklace?
~ just leave me a comment
~blog about the giveaway
~Tweet about the giveaway on twitter
~become a follower of my blog ( if you are already a follower let me know it still counts for an extra entry just be sure to let me know in a comment)
~For two extra entries, grab the button on my side bar and add it to your blog :O) If you already have the button on your blog leave me a comment letting me know!
Leave a comment for each entry, please!
Good luck!!!
Yes any of my featured artist can enter to win, and anyone who has one already can enter to win!Winners are chosen at random using Random.org so be sure to leave a comment for each entry!
The winner for day ten's Love birds is....
You know the routine...e-mail me.
I promise I use a random # generator!
Day 11 to start soon!
Cheers!
Canela
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
12 days of Christmas Giveaway...Day Ten!
Today meet Kevin and Robyn the husband and wife design team behind TheOrangeBell. How cool is that!!!
Bit about us:
WE are Kevin and Robyn. We've been married for 12 years and live in sunny California. Kevin is an MRI technician and Robyn homeschools our three kids Sydney, Owen & Reese. We love being together and we love our cat named Henry (the kids would kill me if i didn't mention him).
How'd we get started:
It was quite by accident really. Although we're both artistic and enjoy making things this kind of just happened. We were looking for a little hobby as an outlet and after LOTS of researching and lots of reading decided to buy a torch. There were no classes to take in our area so Kevin just taught himself. He was a natural from the start. Now he's an addict! So for about 3yrs now we've had this fantastic little hobby and we love making jewelry together!
Favorite materials to work with:
Glass, fire and sterling silver
Where do you sell:
theorangebell.etsy.com and out of our home to friends and family
Favorite Christmas memory:
We Love Christmas!!! Because we live in Ca. we have to drive to the mountains to find snow...and that's exactly what we've done the last 4 years. My parents (Robyn) rent a huge cabin for all their kids and grandkids to stay in for 4days! The kids look forward to it all year b/c they get to be with all their cousins (15 total). The memories we've made are priceless!
Kevin and Robyn made this gorgeous sleek bracelet just for the giveaway! Wouldn't it look fantastic paired with your favorite jeans, a white shirt and some stylish black boots?!! Love it!Thanks Kevin and Robyn!!! The winner of the Grand Prize will get to enjoy it!
As Promised the new design stamp!!! Aren't they adorable!!!!!! My new exclusive Love Birds stamp! The winner for today's daily prize will get this cute little necklace. They also can be found in my SHOP today!
There's an opportunity for one more entry today! I'm working with a toolmaker to have more exclusive design stamps made. Is there something you'd love to see as a stamp? Let me know what you are thinking maybe I can have it made! Leave an extra comment.
So how can you win this sweet Necklace?
~ just leave me a comment
~For an extra entry today share an idea you'd love to see as a design stamp leave a second comment for it!
For an extra entry ...
~blog about the giveaway
~Tweet about the giveaway on twitter
~become a follower of my blog ( if you are already a follower let me know it still counts for an extra entry just be sure to let me know in a comment)
~For two extra entries, grab the button on my side bar and add it to your blog :O) If you already have the button on your blog leave me a comment letting me know!
Leave a comment for each entry, please!
Good luck!!!
Yes any of my featured artist can enter to win, and anyone who has one already can enter to win!Winners are chosen at random using Random.org so be sure to leave a comment for each entry!