new items ...

here's a little preview of some new items i've been working on for the beehive bazaar, handmade show that starts thursday night in provo!  be sure to come check it out.

and, for you non-locals, i just listed all of these in my shop!
above, colette earrings 14kt gold filled, $26

kelly locket necklace- yellow and grey, $29

susie earrings- peach and grey, $23

mary leaf necklace, $32

susie earrings- grey and yellow, $23

 reindeer charm necklace, $32

bakers twine ...

have i told you about my love for bakers twine?
i have?

well, it's just about one of my favorite things.  i love to package up things with twine.

lucky for you i accidentally ordered one too many spools or cones of this great stuff.

so, i am selling one in my shop.   that is 9,072 feet of fun!  or 3,024 yards if you will.

click here to buy it.  i only have one, so when it's gone, it's gone.

magnetic chalkboard frame ...

i have had big plans to make a magnetic chalkboard for my studio for a long time.

i've had the frame forever, and actually started the whole process over the summer.   so, over thanksgiving weekend, i finally got a minute to finish it!  so, here it is!  with a cute note from the husband i found today!

here's a little run down of how i did it.

DIY / how to make a magnetic chalkboard frame:
what you need:

• frame
• sheet metal, cut to frame size with tin snips. {all found at a hardware store}
• spray paint {if painting frame}
• primer paint
• sponge paint brush
• chalkboard paint
• small nails or industrial strength glue

instructions:

• spray paint your frame the color of your choice.
• cut sheet metal to size of the inside of the frame using tin snips.  
• wipe off sheet metal with a cloth and let it dry.
• paint one coat of primer onto sheet metal.
• let dry for at least two hours or overnight.
• paint one coat of chalkboard paint.  let dry overnight
• paint one more coat of chalkboard paint, and let it dry for 24 hours.
• rub chalk all over the chalkboard painted sheet metal and rub off all the chalk to set the chalkboard.
• place sheet metal in frame, and set it in with small nails, or you can use industrial strength glue.
• hang up and go crazy with your new chalkboard / magnet board!
• voila!

it's great that it is not only a chalkboard, but also you can use magnets to hang whatever you want on there!  {i even hung up my chalk with a little glue and a magnet!}

let me know if you have any questions!   

thanksgiving leftover ideas ...

happy thanksgiving, fellow americans!

i hope you are having a special day shared with the ones you love.... eating great food, of course!

i feel like i have so much to be thankful for, so i love this holiday centered around giving thanks.

i just wanted to let you know about my zupas post that is up today.

i have rounded up a great list of thanksgiving leftover recipes, and ideas for you.

be sure to check it out here.

...aren't leftovers the best?  how do you eat your thanksgiving leftovers?

{images via: bhg, martha stewart, and southern living}

black friday special free shipping ...

please enjoy free shipping in my armelle jewelry shop, going on now until sunday november 28th.

happy black friday shopping!!

the shop is full of new items for your holiday shopping!  and, i usually ship within 1-2 business days, so there is still plenty of time to shop for christmas.  (shipping takes 2-5 business days in the usa)

here's a little preview of what you'll find in the shop.  and, many more items ...

edith earrings 14kt gold filled, $24

metallic horn necklace, $34

jenny aqua drop earrings 14kt gold filled, $22

leona 14kt gold filled hoop earrings, $24

lucky you clover charm necklace, $29

simple circle necklace, $29

silver oui charm necklace on sterling silver, $34

freshwater pearl cluster necklace, $32

pyrite teardrop necklace, $32

tree of life charm necklace, $29

last minute thanksgiving ideas ...

here in the states, we are celebrating thanksgiving tomorrow.

which means we'll be eating a lot of turkey, spending time with our loved ones, and giving thanks all day long.

here's a few last minute ideas for thanksgiving that i've seen around the web...

a cute modern and traditional table from southern living, above

a popcorn filled paper bag turkey tutorial, via one charming party

old world boat races via one charming party

diy pumpkin place cards, via twig and thistle

kids table via southern living magazine via hip hip hooray

darling thanksgiving place card tutorial, via dandee

a simple white tablescape, via simply grove

potted pumpkin pies, via inchmark

a give thanks free download, via evie s

a thanksgiving snack mix recipe and card download, via marta writes

simple leftover boxes with thankful tag, via southern living

good luck with your last minute plans!!

and, happy thanksgiving again!

giveaway winner!! ...

thanks for all who voted and entered the giveaway!  we didn't quite make the top three, we were fifth place, but we gave a good fight..

the winner of the simple circle earrings is:  comment #28!  

 Nat said...

Voted! Hope you win!

nat, please email me your mailing address and i'll send out your earrings!

carolinearmelle (at) gmail.com

giveaway ends today at 1 pm ...

don't forget to vote and sign up for the giveaway for the simple circle earrings on the post below.

... the giveaway and voting ends today at 1 pm mst, 3 pm est.

a giveaway, bribery, and free shipping ...

as you know, my little norah's room made it to the top 9 of the ohdeedohs small kids, big color contest!
the voting ends wednesday november 24th at 3 pm eastern time, or 1 pm mountain.

so....

i'm doing a little giveaway/bribe for you!!!

i will be giving away one pair of simple circle 14kt gold filled earrings from my armelle jewelry shop!

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how to enter:
all you have to do is click here, and sign in and vote for norah's room! (you have to have a username and password so they know people aren't voting over and over, but don't worry, i've never received spam from them..)

then, leave a comment on this post to say that you voted!  simple as that!  (if you already voted, feel free to enter!)

voting and the giveaway will end wednesday november 24, at 1 pm mountain time.  so all comments up until that time will be considered for the giveaway.

for extra entries: (be sure to post a comment for each of these for extra extries)
-become a follower of this blog.
-like armelle jewelry on facebook (click here to become a facebook fan)
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and, as a thank you for being so annoying with this voting stuff on my blog.
i am offering you all FREE SHIPING in my shop until sunday november 28th (usa residents only)

*this would be a great chance to get some christmas shopping done without having to pay for shipping!

small kids, big color finalist! ...

ok guys i really need you again. 


norah's nursery made the final 9 of 67 rooms, in the small kids big color contest on ohdeedoh.

please take a second and vote for norah's nursery so we can win the grand prize!!!   


this is the final vote, so make it count!  


you have 48 hours to vote, or until nov 24, at 1 pm mst or 3 pm eastern.

for those of you who voted last time, you should already have a username and password for the site, so it should be easy peasy!   all you need to do is sign up for a username and password, then you can vote!


click here to vote!   


thanks!

the bijou market ...

phew!  this weekend was a crazy busy one, so i am glad i survived. 

the bijou market was a huge success!  thanks to all who purchased some armelle jewelry!  

this was my table at the bijou market.  the lighting was terrible in the corner i was in, so forgive me for the terrible flash photography picture.  i loved the look of my vintage music sheets in the background, but as you can see below, they melted a bit over the weekend.  oh well.  

thanks again!  and, i hope to see you all at the beehive bazaar in less than two weeks.  which means, i have a lot more jewelry to make... again!

** for those of you out of town.  i have been slowly adding these items to the shop, so check them out here.

{photo by emily}

welcomed at my table ...

i love all of west elms metallics plates.  they would be welcome at my table anytime.

bijou market starts today ...

i hope to see you at the bijou market this weekend!

be sure to stop by my armelle jewelry table and check out all my new items!  i'll be in and out so be sure to say hi if you see me!   **my table is the one on the far left corner (northwest) of the hall **

and, don't forget to bring your christmas list...

the bijou market : friday november 19th & saturday 20th, 2010

november 19th: 10 am to 8 pm
november 20th: 9 am to 6 pm

historic southworth hall
116 west center street
provo, utah

a few earrings ...

here is a preview of a few armelle jewelry earrings that will be at the bijou market tomorrow ...

hope to see you there!

**updates:  all these items are now listed in my shop.  as always, all armelle jewelry earrings ear hooks are made from 14kt gold filled metal, or antiqued sterling silver, and genuine semi-precious stones.  high quality and great for sensitive ears!!

**christmas shipping:  there is still plenty of time for christmas orders.  i usually get my orders out within 1 to 2 business days, and it usually takes 2-5 business days to ship within the united states.

angelica earrings, $26

cornelia earrings, $22

matilda earrings, $24

loretta earrings, $22

roxie earrings, $26

goldie earrings, $22

rosemary and parmesan sweet potatoes ...

next week, those of us in the states will be celebrating thanksgiving.  it really snuck up on me this year, as it does every year i suppose.

this rosemary and parmesan sweet potato dish would be a great addition to your thanksgiving table.  it's a great variation on the same ol' boring sweet potatoes.  and, the fresh rosemary and parmesan, amazing...

i am sharing my recipe for this flavorful dish over on my zupas blog post today.

check it out here.

{photo by me}