Wishing...

I have to admit I've been anxiously waiting to see New Moon.
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

A little Tea and Sympathy.....and a winner!

I'm so glad I did this giveaway!

I have to confess, I had a bit of a pity party yesterday.

I was wallowing in self pity...

~The baby is pretty sick with croup, and we ended up in urgent care

~I managed to catch it, or something else so I feel awful

~I'm so behind on messages!

~The house is a wreck...and on and on

I ticked off the list feeling worse and worse.

I logged on to the computer to see how many more messages I needed to get to before taking the baby back in to urgent care, I stopped by my blog really quick to pick the winner...and I read a few comments.

It brightened my day sooo much!!!!

I got over my pity party, put on my big girl pants, took some Day Quill, and had a nice cup of tea. Then instead of answering e-mails I went and cuddled my baby who needed to be comforted by his momma.

So I'm still behind on e-mails, the house is still a wreck, I'm still pretty sick, and the baby is still fighting a bad case of croup, but we had some good cuddle time in the rocker yesterday...life it good!

Thank you so much to everyone who left a comment! I loved reading each one. I wish I could afford to give away 53 necklaces to each of you!

The winner chosen by Random.org is Amanda who said...

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.

Giveaway! :O)

The daily prizes from the 12 days giveaway are all heading out, orders are shipping out in big batches, the kiddies are on the mend...

So it's time for another giveaway!!

Our new Pretty initial necklace is in our store just in time for Christmas shopping! You can see it here!

What are you thankful for?

Me? I'm thankful for my Honey!

Thankful that he not only tolerates my crazy schedule this time of year, but he doesn't complain even when... dinner is scrambled eggs and fruit three nights running, or that the house hasn't been dusted in days because I was at my workbench stamping. Thankful that he gets the kids up and ready for school when I stayed up until 3 am to work on orders. And so thankful that he comes home with a smile and a kiss and asks how he can help me out. I'm such a lucky girl!

I stamped my honey's initial on my necklace (R for Robert :O)

What are you thankful for today?

Share a comment with us for a chance to win!

One winner will be chosen on Thursday afternoon.

Good luck!!

Canela

New moon twilght necklace plus another new design!

Remember the New moon giveaway? From ages and ages ago? Well it didn't go quite as I had hoped it would!

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.

~*~

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!

Volunteer found thanks!!!

I took the first e-mail in, 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

I just haven't had the time to snap many photos of pieces using my new fonts.

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

It's time for a cinnamonstics website!

For many many reasons it's time to branch off from etsy a bit and start my own website!

One of the main reasons is etsy fees they add up quick!

The other is people who shamelessly copy other's designs, grrrr!

So all that said I'm hoping to get up and running just after Christmas :O)

I'd love some input, feedback on what you would like to see on the web site. Suggestions on what makes a website easier to navigate, easier to input information.

Maybe comments on what make them difficult to navigate.

We're sooo excited about this!!! Thank you to everyone who has helped our little business flourish!

Hugs!
Canela

And the winner is.....

Chosen by random.org comment #242.....

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

Blissfest 2009!!!!

What a fun weekend!

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.

Saturday's street fair was just as fun! So many wonderful people stopped in to day hello!

I was thrilled when I saw who my neighbors for the day were!

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.

I was super busy Saturday so I didn't really get much time to chat with her, but I did meet her hubby during set up the night before. What a sweet heart! He was so busy getting her gorgeous displays up and he still took the time to help Deb of Breathing beside us, fix her tent which broke as she was getting it up, and he helped me get my "not so EZ up" opened. Then he stayed up all night to finish setting up for his Honey. What a great hubby!

My Neighbor on the other side was the blogging lounge where Stephanie and Christian of the Nie Nie Dialogues greeted people all morning.

It was such a pleasure to meet Stephanie in person! She just radiates beauty! She was so modest, sweet, genuine, and down to earth. Stephanie is was such an honor!

Kristin, Stephanie, and Christian Friday night.

Too cute Giveaway!

My Friend Tracy of Creme De La Gems is giving away one of her fantastic new necklaces!

Her polymer art is just amazing! Go here to check it out and to enter to win!

Toooooo cute Tracy!

A little excitement!

So now that the giveaway ends this evening at midnight PST...4 1/2 more hours to enter....it's time to catch you all up on what has been going on in my neck of the woods!

My first magazine feature comes out this month! Whoo Hoo! I'll post a link as soon as I get my copy :O)

Just a tease on this one...many many A list celebs will be sporting one of my designs! Are you intrigued? As soon as I have all the details sorted I'll share! We are SOOOO Excited!

Hubby and I got away yesterday for out anniversary! It was so nice to put down the hammer and unplug the computer and just be together!

Last weekend I headed out to Mesa Arizona for Blissfest. It was a blast! I'll have a full post tomorrow with lots of pictures, including pictures from getting to meet Stephanie and Christian Nielson! Such an amazing couple!!

So here is a little sneak peek, and a rare picture of me ;)

8 Wonderful Years :O)

My darling Robert,

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

3 more days left!

The giveaway closes midnight Wednesday! Be sure to get all your entries in! Remember to leave a comment for each entry

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.

12 days of Christmas Giveaway Grand Prize!!!

It's finally time!!!! This is the post to leave your comments on to win the 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 yummy Soap and sugar scrub comobo from Dana of OLDREDBARN

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

Beautiful flower hiar pins by Katie of CULTIVAR

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

SO NOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU CAN WIN ALL 13 OF THESE FABULOUS PRIZES ?

( I KNOW IT'S THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BUT i HAD TO THROW IN THE BONUS...WHO SAYS 13 IS UN LUCKY!)

~ just leave me a comment.

For an extra entry ...

~blog about the giveaway

~Tweet about the giveaway on twitter

~post about the giveaway on facebook

~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!

~For 10 Extra entries make a purchase from my shop between now and 11/12 and let me know in a comment

Leave a comment for each entry, please!

Good luck!!!

The winner will be chosen using Random.org on 11/13 and announced the same day!

I think that's it!

Best of luck to everyone!

Thank you so much to all my participants this year!

YeeHaw!

COME ON DOWN TO BLISSFEST IF YOU ARE IN THE MESA ARIZONA AREA. 11/6 YOU CAN MEET STEPHANIE AND CHRISTIAN NIELSON AT THE JDRF BENEFIT PARTY!!!!!!!!
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.

Rules and info for the 12 Days Grand Prize...

12 Days of Christmas Grand Prize Opens tomorrow 11/2!!!

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!