Saturday, November 20, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide - Two Blue Stripes Review & Giveaway




There are a lot of jewelry shops out there. With so many choices, it might be hard to decide where to shop  this holiday season. I always prefer to shop with small companies, like the little shops on Etsy. The prices are better, the quality is undeniable, and the pieces are unique. One quaint little shop that I have come across in my travels is the Two Blue Stripes. If you are looking for jewelry that is truly a one of a kind work of art, than this is the shop for you.








For my review, I received a pair of beautiful leaf earrings. They are perfect for the fall, and a great touch for Thanksgiving.  To me, these earrings are not just a beautiful work of art, but a reminder of this very special day with family. The gold tone earrings are very sturdy and well made. They are versatile, so they perfect for both a casual outing or a night out of the town.








This is only one example of dozens of lovely pieces you can find at the Two Blue Stripes. Many of her pieces are made with lovely natural stones or faux pearls. She also has some adorable fish and owl pieces that would be great for younger girls as well as adults.  All of them are handcrafted with delicate precision. With the holidays coming up, unique handmade jewelry is always a great gift idea.







And now for the giveaway. One lucky winner will be able to choose one piece of jewelry with a value of $30 or less. To enter, please visit Two Blue Stripes and let me know which piece you would pick if you were the lucky winner. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Subscribe to my feed
3) Follow my blog on friend connect
4) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Two Blue Stripes(5 Entries)
5) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
6) Become my friend on face book
7) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
8) Get an entry if you are already a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book
9) Follow New Age Mama on Network Blog
10) Sign up for sponsored tweets using my referrel link (3 entries-leave user name-I will check)
11) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
12) Heart the Two Blue Stripes Etsy Shop
13) Sign up for Its Thoughtful using my referral link and use an item from this shop as your suggestions (10 entries)
14) Make a purchase from Two Blue Stripes (10 entries)


This giveaway will end at midnight on 12/9/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Two Blue Stripes for offering this great prize.

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

108 comments:

  1. I like the III pearl necklace

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  2. I am a GFC follower

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  3. I would get the Cotton Dock ring!

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  4. I'm an email subscriber
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  5. also subscribed to your feed
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  6. follow you via GFC: Tina Renee Barker

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  7. your FB friend: Tina Renee Barker

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  8. fan of New Age Mama on FB: Tina Renee B.

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  9. following New Age Mama on Networked Blogs: Tina Renee Barker

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  10. I "Heart" the Two Blue Stripes Etsy Shop: warp65

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  11. follow you on twitter & tweet:
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  12. I would choose the Square Pearl Earrings--beautiful coloring!

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  13. LOVE kiss the morning dew bangle. Love. :)

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  14. im a facebook friend
    kari follett

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  15. Im a fan on facebook
    kari follett

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  16. I hearted the etsy shop (firedancer623 is my etsy name)

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  17. Hi! I would pick the Little Miss America ring. Very neat and so patriotic! :)

    Thank you for a excellent giveaway!

    Connie
    connie_bryant@hotmail.com

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  18. Dylan would love to see his mom or sister in this:

    turquoise and peacock coin pearl necklace

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  19. I would definitely get this: remington forest

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  20. If I won, I would choose the earings: when old friends get together

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  21. I follow your blog on friend connect

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  22. I follow you on twitter (@trvlgrl121) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/trvlgrl121/statuses/6937565101821952

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  23. I like the promise keepers earrings

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  24. I like the two pink crystals ring.

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  25. I would get the black shell earrings
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  26. I am your friend on FB
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  27. I like the square pearl earrings I can see myself wearing them, they are lovely.

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  28. I receive your emails

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  29. I will buy fish tail earringsFrom TwoBlueStripes

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  30. already subscribed to the mailing list of New Age Mama

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  31. Christina - xristya@rock.com - If I won I would get the Remington Forest earrings, $24!

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  32. I would love to have the two pink crystals ring! Love it!

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  33. I subscribe to your feed
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  34. I'm your friend on Facebook (Katie Smith)
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  35. I have your button on my left sidebar!
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  36. I'm already a fan on New Age Mama on Facebook
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  37. I follow you on Networked Blogs
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  38. I added Two Blue Stripes Etsy Shop to my favorites

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  39. I would definitely choose the Wire Wrapped ring here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/39345961/wire-wrapped
    At first, I thought it was a bracelet and wanted to choose it, but then I saw that it was a ring, and I said, "I REALLY want that one!"

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  40. I follow via GFC as jewelknits!

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  41. I like the two pink crystals ring.

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  42. I will get kissing fish earings if I win

    Thanks for the chance. God Bless

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  43. I would choose the two pink crystals ring.
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  44. I subscribe via email
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  45. I follow - gfc
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  46. I am your friend on facebook.
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  47. I follow new age mama on facebook.
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  48. I heart two blue stripes etsy shop.
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  49. i love the promise keepers earrings, so cute!

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  50. The fish tail earrings are adorable!

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  51. I "like" New Age Mama on Facebook

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  52. I follow via GFC.

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  53. I love the Square Pearl Earrings, thanks!

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  54. http://www.etsy.com/listing/58426887/mr-w-i-s-e

    mr wise

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  55. O boy, even trying to stay as close to the $30 GC as possible, I still couldn't help falling a for so many of these marvelous designs/creations (you'll note all the favorited/hearted "items"!)

    I really love all the FISH Earrings - but I think my top two favorites are the "Travel From Here To There Bangle" and the "Gold Lilac & Teal Ring" (but I canh't stop thinking about the lovely "Kiss The Morning Dew"...

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  56. Hearted the Two Blue Stripes Etsy Shop (as well as quite a few designs/items)

    Salleefur (my Etsy name)

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  57. RSS blog/feed subscriber via Google Reader
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  58. Public Follower via GFC
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  59. FaceBook Friend
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  60. I already fanned/LIKE you on Facebook
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  61. I like the black shell earrings
    Carla
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  62. I love the fish tail earrings!

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  63. I follow on gfc! (sixteencandles42)

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  64. I added this giveaway to my linky here: http://jewelknits.blogspot.com/2010/09/sunday-now-permanent-giveaway-linky.html

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  65. I ike the two pink crystals ring.
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  66. I follow on GFC
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  67. I LIKE SWEETGRASS BANGLE.

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  68. i am your friend on facebook

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  69. i like new age mama on fb

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  70. i follow new age mama on networkedblogs

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  71. if i won, i would like the lassoed pearl earrings

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  72. I would choose the "when old friends get together" earrings. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  73. Email subscriber. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  74. I like the kissing fish earrings

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  75. I like the black shell earrings.

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  76. If I won I would get the kissing fish earrings

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  77. mrs. w i s e since my daughter loves owls. I would gladly pay the difference :)

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  78. I am a subscriber via email

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  79. I like the .linking you and me together bangle. :)

    THANKS. tripsma at gmail dot com

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  80. I subscribe to your feed

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  81. Following your blog via GFC.

    THANKS. tripsma at gmail dot com

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  82. Liked you on FB.

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  83. Following via Networked Blogs

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  84. Hearted their shop on Etsy (kcbeana)

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  85. I am following you on GFC (Charlene)

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  86. Following and Tweet:@Swtlilchick
    http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/13083049084329984

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  87. I am a friend on Facebook
    (Charlene Kuser)

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  88. I am already a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (Charlene Kuser)

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  89. I Heart the Two Blue Stripes Etsy Shop user name:Swtlilchick57

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