win it SUNDAY - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES SPECIAL!!! - JulieEllynDesigns

Exciting news from Julie Ellyn Designs!!!!  The Elena Goddess Bracelet was worn by the gorgeous Nina Dobrev on The Vampire Diaries Episode 4x11 (AND EPISODE4x12!!!)

Here is a photo of Nina Dobrev (playing Elena Gilbert) wearing the bracelet in a promo picture!!!!

 

Screen shot from Episode 4x11 of Elena wearing the Goddess Bracelet

 

 

In other exciting news, Julie Ellyn Designs is also heading to the Oscars!  100 of Julie's Leather and Gemstone Bracelets will be gifted at the GBK Oscars Celebrity Gift Lounge Feb 22-23, 2013.  We cannot wait to see who will be wearing these fabulous bracelets next!!!

Now for the good stuff....To celebrate the TV debut of Julie Ellyn Designs, Julie is giving away the Elena Goddess Bracelet to one lucky fan!!!  Enter to win!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TVD WINNER.....Samantha M.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

ALSO - a huge congrats to SHARON S. for winning our beta test giveaway!!!  thank you to everyone who entered and helped us test out rafflecopter!  the response was overwhelming and we are moving to use the rafflecopter widget for our giveaways from here on out.  thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

win it wednesday - september 19th, 2012 - JulieEllynDesigns (and the Primetime Emmys!)

are you secretly a rocker chick, like me?  then you will absolutely DIE over the fabulous wrapped bracelet (pictured above) that we have up for grabs this week!  our win it wednesday is hosted by our very own JulieEllynDesigns, who is also ramping up for her showcase at the Primtetime Emmy gift lounge through The Artisan Group!  The Artisan Group, an elite art promotions group, will be a platinum sponsor in GBK’s upcoming Luxury Gift Lounge held on September 21-22, 2012 in Hollywood, California, in honor of the Nominees and Presenters of the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards.  (You can check out the official gift guide HERE!)

 

julie's featured item in her Emmy display!



but now down to the nitty gritty... this is how you can enter the giveaway!!!!!

1. Subscribe to the Daily Dose Newsletter (you can enter your email address in the bar in the top right corner of the blog)

2. Follow Daily Dose on Twitter

3. Subscribe to Julie Ellyn Designs Newsletter at julieellyndesigns.blogspot.com

4. Follow Julie Ellyn Designs on Twitter

5. Like Julie Ellyn Designs on Facebook

6. Tweet about this giveaway and post your link  (this is a daily entry!)

7. Heart Julie Ellyn Designs on Etsy and tell us your favorite item

*** OPEN WORLD WIDE ***
Winner will be selected on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 using random.org

Good luck!

last but not least - congratulations to LESLEY from WHIMSYBAGS for winning last week's giveaway, hosted by cJoyOrignals!  YAY Lesley - and thank you thank you thank you Carol for being last week's host!!!

daily dose of handmade - BACK TO SCHOOL gift guide!

Rustic Wood push pins. Perfe... TimberWoodsWar... $11.00	Vintage Chapter Books, Child... BookishKind $20.00	Canvas Tote "And They L... Whimsybags $12.00	Turquoise and Silver Gemston... JulieEllynDesi... $48.00
Natural Wood - Rustic Maple ... TimberWoodsWar... $14.00	Retro Vintage Woman Baking I... Whimsybags $12.00	Natural beauty bird's ne... WFBNH $35.00	Halloween Tags - Trick or Tr... BookishKind $3.75
Natural Reclaimed Oak Wooden... TimberWoodsWar... $20.00	Simple flower clips WFBNH $10.00	Modern Teardrop Hoop Dangle ... JulieEllynDesi... $19.00	25 Dollar Gift Certificate F... BookishKind $25.00
Semi Precious Gemstone Stret... JulieEllynDesi... $35.00	Natural Wood - Rustic Lip Ba... TimberWoodsWar... $12.00	Pinwheel flower clip -- medi... WFBNH $12.00	DaVinci Female Image Tote ba... Whimsybags $12.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

kids heading back to school?  starting to get excited over brand spanking new notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils?  then look no more!  we have a fabulous line up of shops offering you some fantastic deals for the back-to-school rush!


WFBNH: 15 percent off storewide! Coupon code SCHOOL.
Timber: BK2SCH for 35% off storewide!
JED: Sept30 for 30% off storewide!
Bookishkind: 25% off kids books with the code ILIKEVINTAGE
WhimsyBags: schooldaze for 25% off

happy back to school shopping!!!!

SHOP FEATURE - july 9th, 2012 - JulieEllynDesigns

i am so honored to be posting this lovely feature on Julie from JulieEllynDesigns!  not only is she the driving force behind the Daily Dose, but her creations are also out of this world! enjoy the interview and the fantastic discount code - only for DDH enthusiasts!
What made you decide to start your shop?
I started making jewelry after I had so much trouble finding the perfect necklace and earrings for my wedding and gifts for my bridesmaids. After attending a gem and jewelry show I had custom necklaces and earrings made for my friends and they were a big hit! I realized that jewelry making was something I really wanted to try! Here I am today!

What type of products do you sell?
Yummy gemstone jewelry and fun beaded wrap bracelets.

What is your favorite shop accomplishment so far?
Hitting 1000 sales!! It was a long road, but I made it! The best part is that I keep on setting bigger goals for my shop and my designs.

What is your biggest challenge as an Etsy/online seller?
There are a lot of jewelry designers on Etsy. I try to stand out by staying up to speed with styles and keeping my price range reasonable. With the major down turn of the economy over the last two years, I retired a lot of my gemstone designs for more affordable simple sterling pieces. Now that things are looking up, I have brought back my gemstones with full force!

What is the top selling item in your shop?
It used to be the Cameron Earrings, but my new gemstone wrap bracelets are the most recent hit. Thank goodness b/c I love to make them!

Do you have a tip for others selling in the handmade community?
Join Etsy Teams and be an ACTIVE member. My shop had a very slow start, until I joined a team (Etsy Tradeaholics). My “sales” grew from there as I traded wares with other fabulous shops. Each trade event brought more attention to my shop and other sales began to trickle in.

What are you currently working on/newest project?
I am excited to announce that I have the opportunity to showcase my designs at the upcoming Prime Time Emmy Awards Gift Lounge this September. Of course the pieces are due much earlier so I have all of my gems grouped around me trying to figure out what to make! I am so nervous!!!!

Favorite blog!
Of course the Daily Dose of Handmade...but I am biased ;) I also love the Hot Glue Hangover. Not only for it's name but the great posts and tips.

thank you so much, Julie!  and now, without further ado... Julie's fantastic discount for the DDH!
Buy 1 item - Save 25% (coupon code JULY1)
Buy 2 items - Save 35% (coupon code JULY2)
Buy 3 items - Save 45% (coupon code JULY3)
www.JulieEllynDesigns.etsy.com
**for listed items only, no custom orders**
***Discount ends July 14th***