Shrinky Dink Necklace - Teacher Gift

Hey Strangers! I know, I know, I have been MIA lately. Sorry and without warning. We have had some crazy couple of weeks here. My youngest daughter had a scare and we have been a little worried. To make a long story short, she is 7 and lost her ability to speak for about 5 minutes along with tingling on her right side. :( So very scary. The CT scan was normal but we will be having an EEG, MRI, hormone testing done and seeing a neurologist too. My oldest daughter had 3 similar events so we will be testing her also. I am praying that it is just a hormone imbalance and panic attack. Please keep my family in your prayers as we try to figure all this out.

Also, I was working on my kiddos school yearbook. It turned out great.

Ok on to what I am sharing today.  The kids have 9 days of school left and we have been working on teacher gifts. 

...What you will need...

Ink Jet Shrinky Dink Papers

Image downloads

Colored Pencils

Hole Punch

Necklace

Jewelry Gems

Jewelry making supplies

First start by saving the files below. 

Personal Use only. I do not have rights to these images!

I removed our teacher names on these so you can add in your own.

Print the images on your Shrinky Dink Ink Jet paper. Have the kiddos help you color them in with their colored pencils. 

Don't forget to have the kids write on the backs. Their names, year and some cute decorations.

Cut out, hole punch and cook in the oven. 290 degrees until images shrink and lay flat.

Now you can start making your jewelry. Use your tools to add rings to the shrinky dink teacher pieces. Then start adding them and gems to a necklace. Wrap them up for he last day of school. ;)

Here are a couple up close pics.

We plan on making some key chains with these too. So I will share those soon. Hope you like what we shared today!

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Diamond Earrings Review

Have you every wanted to know how you could get some Diamond Earrings?

Well keep reading below to find out how!!!!

diamondearrings.org is giving you your very own pair of Diamond Earrings just for helping them spread the word about their site and earrings. All you pay is shipping and handling. WOW! 

Now of course these are not genuine diamonds, they wouldn't be able to give those away silly. But let me tell you when I got mine in the mail they were gorgeous. I wore them right beside my REAL earrings and no one new the difference. I went as far as to ask them which ones do you think is real. 8 times out of 10 they chose the earrings I got from diamondearrings.org. That says a lot. I was very pleased with the quality and look of them too. And with sensitive ears I tend to worry how my ears will react to any earrings I buy. I had no reactions at all. I was so happy. I have a second pair of Diamond Earrings to wear! 

AND YOU CAN TOO!

Just visit diamondearrings.org to get yours!

Here is what you will need to do to get yours. It's so simple you will be telling everyone about it!

1. Go to their site (link above) and select your pair of earrings.
2. Mention their site in your blog, facebook, twitter, myspace or anywhere on the web.
3. Pay postage and handling of only $3.77
4. Your earrings will be shipped out anywhere in the USA
5. Wear your Earrings HAPPILY 

That's it! Simple Enough! Now get on over there and get your earrings. 

This is a limited time offer and will end soon.

Want to learn more? 

Just check out these FAQ's

Are they real diamonds?

No, sorry :) As much as we'd like to give away real diamonds for free, I don't think our accountant would go for it.

How can you give away earrings for free?

Instead of spending thousands on advertising promoting ourselves, we're actually compensating YOU to get the word out for us.

What do I have to do to get my free pair of earrings?

Simply mention us anywhere on the web. Whether it's your twitter, facebook or myspace page, blog, youtube, etc. We're not picky, anywhere will do.

How many pairs of earrings do you have to give away?

This is a limited time offer and may expire at any time.

Is this a scam?

No, just a unique way of getting the word out about our new online jewelry company.

What's the catch?

No catch, just mention us anywhere on the web and pay $3.77 postage and handling and you'll receive a set of beautiful simulated-diamond earrings, set in sterling silver and delivered in a felt box.

How long will it take to receive my earrings?

Please allow up to 10 business days to receive your free set of earrings.

Can I order more than one set of earrings?

Sorry, we have a limit of one order per household.

Are there any hidden or recurring charges?

No, there is only a one time payment of $3.77 for postage and handling. There are no hidden charges, further payments or "monthly membership" fees. Just a one time payment.

Do you have other diamond earrings to sell?

Right now we're simply doing the give away. Eventually we will be selling earrings and diamond earrings on the site, but for now we're simply giving out these earrings.

Hope you enjoyed this fun info and you get a pair of FREE Diamond Earrings for yourself too!

The featured product {s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Trendy Treehouse Disclaimer/Terms of use.

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Bejeweled Beads Review & Giveaway ~ CLOSED

Bejeweled Beads is more than just beads. It is a place to find THAT piece of jewelry that will complete your wardrobe. From gorgeous watches and bracelets to rings that make a statement, all the way to the crowning jewels on your head. Chelsea is the powerhouse behind this beautiful store that will help you look put together just by slipping on a watch, bracelet or ring.

I was given my choice of watch band and face and was excited when they arrived so quickly. I LOVE my red, so I chose the Ruby Slippers watch band with the #6 watch face in white.

Can you say gorgeous!! The watch fit me perfectly and I could just sit and stare at the beautiful beads all day long!!! I'm not one who normally wears a watch, or many accessories at all but this watch made me feel so pretty and special that I kept it on for two days straight which is saying a lot for me. I wear the watch more often than I thought I would and get so many compliments on it when I wear it. People always want to know if I made it, and if not where did I get it from? So, I tell them about Chelsea!!!

Chelsea doesn't just make gorgeous watches though, she can also make any of the watch bands into just a bracelet if you don't care to know the time. She also makes awesome rings, check out the next item on my "wish list" It's called Heidi Klum and I am in love. Not only is it RED but it would match my awesome watch perfectly. I'll have to save my pennies! Not that her jewelry is expensive because, really people, to get this good of quality at Chelsea's very reasonable prices is A-Mazing! (I'm just broke).

I also love this Ariel ring. So beautiful.

And if that's not enough she also makes super cute headbands. I'm not really a headband wearer but these cute creations by Chelsea might just prompt me to becoming one.

It gets better! I KNOW! I couldn't believe it either. Chelsea also sells DIY Kits. What a perfect idea for a bridal shower, or ladies night out or church activity. Think of what endless fun you could have creating your own watch, or bracelets with these gorgeous beads. She also will sell you just the beads if that is what you are interested in. Seriously, it's a one stop shop for all things glamorous and girly! She has an amazing guarantee on all her work too. If anything breaks within ONE YEAR, she will fix it. Awesome.


I can't say it any more clear. This is a store that you need to check out. It's a great place to buy personalized gifts for that special woman in your life, moms, friends, sisters, that special bride. You pick the beads, the watch face, or just the beads for a bracelet and make something that will fit the personality of your friend! So run, don't walk over to Bejeweled Beads and start picking out the perfect watch for you or someone you love!


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THIS REVIEW IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED
THE WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL

You will have until June 23 @ 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard time to enter this giveaway. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here. If the winner has provided an email address I will contact you. If you don't provide your email, you will want to check back here and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to those living in the US. You must be 18 years or older to enter. Thanks for entering at Trendy Treehouse. Good Luck and Have Fun!!

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T~Shirt Sleeve Ties Tutorial

You and your child will love wearing these to any function!

Wear at playtime, game time or any time wear!

Step #1 ~ Gather up your materials

What you will need...

(2) - 4 1/2" x 2" of some adorable fabric

(2) - 4" x 1" Felt (color doesn't really matter for these, just not too dark)

(2) - 3/8" x 12" Ribbon

(2) 3/8" x 3 1/2" Ribbon for Trimming

Sorry the trim ribbon is not in this picture.

Note: You don't need to add the felt, but it helps and is nice.

Step #2 ~ Fabric Tubes

Start by taking your first piece of fabric and fold in half (wrong side out)

Place 1 felt piece on top of your folded fabric (again, you are placing this on the wrong side out)

Sew a running stitch along the edge making a tube. Trim excess fabric and turn inside out. (right side out)

Step # 3 ~ Adding Ribbons

Now take your 3/8" x 12" long ribbon and tuck into ends of your fabric tubes. (using a straight stitch, sew to secure into place)

Do this to both ends of each fabric tube.

Next, take your trim ribbon and either sew them or glue them to each end, covering up your thread from the straight stitch.

If you find using a sewing machine tricky, like I do at times, you can just hand stitch this whole project.

Step #4 ~ finished tie backs

And you are done! Ready to wear! Dress up any shirt with these cute tie backs.

Of course these can be made in many different fabric prints and colors. And as I mentioned earlier, you don't have to use the felt, but I like to because it gives it a soft, non flimsy feel. Without them the fabric just bunches right up and you don't get to fully enjoy the beautiful fabric you use because you just can't see it.

Another way to make these...

If you don't care for ribbons and bows, or if it is a distraction to your little one, you can make them without ribbon.  Just add length to the fabric and felt piece. For example: cut your fabric at 5 1/2" x 2" and your felt at 5" x 1". Then add some velcro to the finished fabric so you can just fold them over and secure them into place. This would be good for little ones who like to untie things. They are also good for sports teams. The ribbon doesn't get in the way as they play.

Uses: Tie Back T-Shirt Sleeves on hot days or just to dress up a shirt, use as pony tail covers (when using velcro style) and even wear them as cute bracelets. Make them larger for mommy's writs and have a matching set! ***For bracelets, if the velcro is uncomfortable, just use snaps.

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