Wednesday, September 23, 2009

GIVEAWAY! Mr. LuckyGirl is Unemployed

The global financial crunch has reached our lucky home; Mr. LuckyGirl was notified that he's being permanently laid off. And no, I'm not giving him away--he's a keeper! In true Lucky fashion, he's been taking advantage of his extra free time and is putting his metalworking and jewelry-making skills to good use.

For his first line of jewelry for Lucky Girl Trading, I told him what sort of earrings I'd like us to make, and he took my idea and ran with it. He's been testing out both fine silver and sterling, hammering earwires, soldering tiny tubes, and hand-coiling and soldering tiny springs.





These earrings and more of Mr. LuckyGirl's creations are now available in the precious metal jewelry section at Lucky Girl Trading on Etsy. We'll be adding more items often, so check back every few days to see what's new.

To help kickstart the new pieces, I'm offering these earrings to you at 25% off! The regular price is $20 per pair, but if you make a purchase by September 30 and put "blog kickoff" in the notes to seller during checkout I'll take $5 off.

I'm also going to give away the winner's choice of any pair of Mr. LuckyGirl's earrings!

To enter: Visit the precious metal jewelry section at Lucky Girl Trading on Etsy, then leave a comment here telling what you do (or don't) like about these earrings. We love all feedback, both positive and negative, so don't be shy!

For an additional entry: Write a post on your blog, linking to both this post and Lucky Girl Trading, then leave a separate comment here with a link to your post.

For one extra entry: Copy, paste, and tweet: Win earrings, support indie artisans @LuckyGirlTradin http://tinyurl.com/mjtjlh

This giveaway is open to jewelry lovers worldwide. Entries will be accepted through September 30, 2009. On October 1 we'll use the randomizer thingie to select a winner.

95 comments:

Lin said...

Sorry to hear about your job loss, Mr. LuckyGirl. I'm glad that you have found something to keep you occupied though. You may never go back!! :)

2 Virgos Designs said...

sorry your hubby lost his job, and great earrings and attitude!

Unknown said...

Those are really nice earrings! Best wishes to you and your husband, I hope he finds a new job soon.

minishoes1 said...

Hang in there... I love the unique earrings and the colors. so pretty! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

ELIZABETH said...

What a great way to make lemonade out of some uber lemons--the earrings are beautiful! I especially like the ones with the gold leaf agate spheres--reminds me of wood and I'm an earthy girl to the core! Best of luck!
carmensechristjunk [at] gmail . com

Wehaf said...

I love the earrings; they are very fresh and modern. However, my mom had several pairs like them, and they tend to slip out of her ears - the crook isn't enough to keep them in place, it seems, and they slide towards the front. So I would recommend including a pair of those little clear, flexible, plastic rings with them, to hold them in place.

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Your Daily Cute said...

Sorry to hear about Mr. Lucky Girl's unluckiness with the job.

Good news is... he's fabulous at making earrings! I love the simplicity of them. Beautiful. :)

Aik said...

Beautiful earrings! I love the Silver Dangle Earrings with Sodalite Spheres for its simplicity and beauty.

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Aik said...

I tweeted.

http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/4333201481

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Bombtastic Belle said...

Sorry to hear about the job loss, but I think he's got some talent making earrings! I'm loving them! :) I hope he keeps doing this and y'alls business takes off. :)
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Unknown said...

I have a pair of earrings similar to these. I love them because they're so lightweight and easy to wear.

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Unknown said...

I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/soypea/status/4336301761

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Unknown said...

I blogged

http://soypea.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaways-leaving-for-bit.html

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Ladytink_534 said...

I like the Silver Dangle Earrings with Blue Glass Rectangles because that blue looks great with silver.
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Casandra said...

The Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Amethyst Purple are my favorites. I don't think you need to improve something, these earrings are simple and unique just the way they are.
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Sherry Go Sharing said...

I blogged
http://iluvcontest.blogspot.com/2009/09/lucky-girl-trading-giveaway.html

Becky Pool said...

Love the Gold Leaf Agate ones!



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AlisonWonderland said...

I love how graceful they look-but I fiddle with my earrings so much I'd be terrified they'd come out! maybe offer a small clear rubber back for them?

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Hot Rocks said...

Sorry to hear about your husbands job. However, his earrings are great, and he seems to be a great assistant to you!

Unknown said...

i love the stone choices, but i mostly love how long the backings of the earrings are. i'm forever losing backless earrings, i don't think i could lose these!

LoveCharlesVintage said...

I quite like the Silver Dangle Earrings with Sodalite Spheres. I like the design as well, it's very simple and leaves to a more sculptural feel as opposed to the standard earrings. The small springs at the botton make the beads appear as lightbulbs! (I wonder if your husband could do something with that?) Sorry to hear he got laid off, but I'm glad it's leading to creative expression.
-Lily

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lovecharles.etsy.com

pippirose said...

Lovely earrings--very zen-like.
My faves are the Single Dangle with Amethyst.
:o)
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Linda Kish said...

I like the simplicity of your earrings

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Egater said...

I hope soon will find dreamjob.
earings arebeautifu.My favorite in shop is Silver Dangle Earrings with Sodalite Spheres

Chelsey said...

Sorry to hear your husband has lost his job.

I love the colour of the Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Amethyst. I wonder if the part at the back behind the ear would bang against your head or not.

Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

Em Sands said...

I like the funky Tri-Color Circles, but the other earrings in the precious metals collection are a bit too plain for my tastes!

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Em Sands said...

I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/SaywardBC/status/4352131401

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Anonymous said...

I love the simple shape and clean design of the earrings- the peridot ones are my fave.
malibu.bunny.xo@live.ca

Andrea Hatfield said...

I love the simplicity of the earrings. I hope Mr Lucky Girl finds another job soon of course unless he has already found his calling in jewelry making!

squareby said...

I like the simplicity of the earrings, but that kind of back tends to either irritate my neck or get tangled in my hair. I wish you the best. With that kind of positive attitude, I'm sure things will turn out okay.

AJ said...

Your earrings are simple yet they make a statement. ( :

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Anonymous said...

I like everything in your sgop, really. I love the movement in your earrings. My favorites are the Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Peridot Green. Kudoos to you and Mr. LuckyGirl on seeing the positive in this difficult situation.

Peach Rainbow said...

good luck 2 both of you!

i like the earrings because they are SIMPLE YET BEAUTIFUL!

my 1st two favourites are;
1. Tri-Color Circles Dangle Earrings
2. Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Amethyst Purple

Love the colors!

Anonymous said...

My fave earrings that Mr.Lucky makes are the TRI-COLOR CIRCLES!
I like the rustice look of all the earrings on that page. Do they come with stoppers to keep the earrings from falling out? Thanks for the chance to win!
Zoe0825@verizon.net

Cabootique said...

Sorry about the job loss...but awesome earrings. I love the Silver Dangle Earrings with Dragon Blood Jasper Triangles.

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Janette said...

I love the simplicity of the earrings. They're pretty without being so in-your-face.

Janette said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/4383956733

Jewelry by Tara said...

The blue glass on these is very pretty:)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31384110

T♥

Waterrose said...

A new door opens....sounds like you make a perfect match! The earrings are lovely.

amanda said...

i LOVE the simplicity of having just one bead on the earring (esp the blue goldstone ones). the earwire shape is great as well! the only suggestion i could make is perhaps to have some with just flattened metal instead of the beads and, of course, more bead variety!




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khaski said...

I love the Tri-Color Circles Dangle Earrings....but overall, I love the 'movement' of the arrings, they're not just the ususal plain-jane hanging type- makes them more interesting.

Anne said...

I like the earrings, the Tri-Color Circles Dangle Earrings are my favorite. I tend to like my dangly earrings to have more than one thing dangling, and most of these are single dangles. So I'd recommend you add some more with multiple things dangling.

Anonymous said...

I also love the silver dangle earrings. Good luck with the new venture.

janetfaye said...

I like the design of the earrings and the different stones.

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Joyful Girl Naturals said...

I like all the jewelry in the precious metal shop at Etsy, these caught my eye Silver Dangle Earrings with Dragon Blood Jasper Triangles

Joyful Girl Naturals said...

tweeted the giveaway http://twitter.com/jgnp/status/4394446756

Jessica said...

I really love the simple silver base with the single stone. This is so beautiful! I wish you had a set of moonstone earrings!

Split Rock Ranch said...

Sorry to hear that Mr. LuckyGirl was laid off. Glad he has found something creative to do with his newly found time off though! I don't wear earrings so I don't need to be entered into the contest. I just wanted to pass along my best wishes for both of you.

roxxyroller said...

Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Amethyst Purple are my favorite, because they are so unique and stunning!!

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roxxyroller said...

I own CoolCanucks.ca, which is a Canadian Contest and Freebie site. This giveaway is shared here:

http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/24294-lucky-girl-trading-win-your-choice-any-pair-mr-luckygirls-earrings-sept30-canada#post124601

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I tweeted!!

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Annie1 said...

I love the precious metal jewelry...every piece is magnificent in its simplicity and elegance!


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Annie1 said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/greeeneyedwhwom/status/4402737867

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Rachael (Roscata on Etsy) said...

I love the style and think Mr. Lucky Girl is going to be lucky in his line of jewelry! They're fantastic! I love simple lines and modern look. It would be interesting to use other materials such as lucite and vintage beads or even interesting metal findings, bits, and bobs. GOOD LUCK!!!!

XO
Rachael (aka Roscata on Etsy)
www.roscata.com

Rachael (Roscata on Etsy) said...

Tweet tweet!
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XO
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Jenn Milt Art said...

I like the simplicity of the earrings! My favorite pair is the Silver Dangle Earrings with Blue Glass Rectangles ;)

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Michelle said...

I love the simple designs and that there are lots of color options! My favorites are the Tri-Color Circles Dangle Earrings. Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

i love all the earrings...their simplicity is beautiful.

sorry you lost your job--keep your hopes up!

Anonymous said...

i tweeted http://twitter.com/amo11314/status/4405383731

Lee P said...

I like the Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Amethyst Purple because they are so unique. I like the simple design of them. Thank you for this nice giveaway and please count me in.

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Lee P said...

I shared your giveaway on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/chinook92/status/4406095253

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denise said...

I love that they're simple yet elegant at the same time. You can dress them up or down
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Melody said...

I like the simple design. It will go with anything. I don't like the limited color choices. I would like to see more colors. I wish the best to you and your husband.
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Digital Misfit said...

Unemployment sucks, but beautiful modern jewelry is awesome! I love the chic and minimalist style of your earrings, especially the silver & blue goldstone http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31555600

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cqueen2 said...

i really like all the earrings but my fave is the Tri-Color Circles Dangle Earrings ..i love the color and the look of them:)

thanks

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cqueen2 said...

tweet

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alovelymadness said...

Silver Dangle Earrings with Dragon Blood Jasper Triangles

Love the shape of these beads and the color.
I would like to see some rough stones. Pure organic shape. Not so polished.
I like the ones you are making. But as a nice alternative...rough.

So cool that you are working as a team.

balanced. said...

I love the elfin style ear wires, those seem to be very popular lately.
I would love to see some more options in the stones, something faceted perhaps?

Beautiful jewelry though!

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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I really like the simplicity of the earrings. There is nothing gaudy about them and they could be paired with many outfits from casual to dressy since they could be dressed up or down!
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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/4416964398
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Unknown said...

The earrings are FAB.U.LOUS. I love simple, uncluttered, beautiful things - and these are perfect. I hope Mr. Lucky finds a job he loves and makes squillions of dollars :)

Unknown said...

I've aleardy tweeted and here's my blog post: http://mywhimsylife.blogspot.com/2009/09/another-giveaway.html Thanks for the opportunity!

Jennifer said...

These are so lovely! I love the simplicity of them. I am so rough on my earings that I would need something to keep them in. LOL Maybe the small plastic backings to help keep them in? I hope Mr. LuckyGirl finds a job soon but he is doing awesome with these so far! I also tweeted @ http://twitter.com/jhadder/status/42220067

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bison61 said...

I like the earrings-very pretty-my favorite would be the dragon blood jasper trillion bead

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Mona said...

I loved the Tri-Color Circles Dangle Earrings.

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Unknown said...

What I like about the earrings is how simple they are. But I would like to see other colors like pink and even yellow, brighter colors.

Fashionlurve said...

Those are pretty cute earings, I want some..

BTW, would u like to exchange link w/ me?

Unknown said...

I like the Silver Dangle Earrings with Turquoise Spheres.
They are great because they are simple and I like that.
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sabrita said...

My favorite is the Silver Dangle Earrings with Turquoise Spheres. I do like the minimalist look of these earrings.Very modern & chic. A photo of a model wearing them might be helpful since the wires are so unique.
Thanks!
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Maria said...

LOVING the Silver Dangle Earrings with Charcoal Glass Pearls!

beautiful!
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Kat C. said...

I think you should do rings! :)

Also, i think more variety is good :)

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Lizzie said...

I love the way these earrings sit in the ear - with the long part coming out the front and the back - it's fun, cute and practical. I think the Hammered Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Peridot Green are my favorites.

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janaes jewels said...

Yes, you are a Lucky Girl! I've been unemployed 19 months now and wish that my mr janaes jewels was able to help me!
Wishing you the best of luck....

WindandRain said...

I liked the Dragon Blood Jasper Triangles. I like the overall simplicity of the earrings that you have posted. Nevertheless, the shop holds immense versatility by use of different bead types and shapes, so there's something for everyone. Keep up the great work! And give your husband my fondest wishes on his job search. I know how frustrating it can be.

elaine said...

Good Luck to both of you! I love the Silver Dangle Earrings with Swarovski Peridot Green-peridot is actually my birthstone!

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Roxy said...

I love the elegant simplicity of the earrings. I don't like seeing them displayed against that bright blue background.

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flowerchild said...

i really like the simple design of the earrings..very pretty
thanks
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free indeed said...

I do love the simplicity of the design. Just a touch of color. My only concern is loosing one of these....these type of earrings tend to come out too easily for me so I always use those little plastic backings just in case.....I hate loosing an earring!

cherdon said...

Very nice earring, I just dont like the fact that there is no backing to keep them in place. I had a pair similar to these and they tend to come forward almost making their way out of my ear hole. My granddaughters however wear earrings so if I did win, I would give it to one of them.

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cherdon said...

tweet

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Belinda M said...

I love your earrings, they are very delicate and pretty. I would love to own a pair or two.

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stacey dempsey said...

well i LOVE the actual earrings but not so keen on the posts, would be nice if they had a backing so they dont stab you in the neck LOL
would still love to win some though they are very pretty

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stacey dempsey said...

i tweeted
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josiefiorda said...

Sorry about your job loss.

Great earrings, I love the colors

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