Fireflies and Jellybeans: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Show Off Your Stuff Party # 103

Welcome to the Show Off Your Stuff Party!
A place where we all get together and show off our stuff! :)

This week I am showing off:
My Advent Calendar

Link up your advent calendars HERE for our Christmas Challenge!
Next weeks theme is Homemade Ornaments.

Wanna make some money blogging?

One site that I have found helpful in finding sponsors is Social Spark

They match bloggers with advertisers. You get to choose who you promote and how you promote it! It really is a win-win!

Here is the run down:

1. Pay attention! There are 3 categories to link up:

Crafts and Sewing

DIY and Home Decor

Recipes

pick one and go with it!

{If you pick the wrong one... you can delete your own and add it to the right one! :) }

2. Add a link to your specific post, not the main page of your blog.

3. Please do not link up to something that you are just trying to sell.

4. Link to this party from your post so everyone can get in on the fun. You can just grab my button!

Paper*Snaps Notebook Giveaway!

***Giveaway Closed!!!***

Last week I introduced you all to Paper Snaps! A site that specializes in Social Stationery.

Their notebooks are the prefect gift for so many people on my list: Teachers, Friends, Grandparents, Aunts, Etc! Because Paper Snaps Notebooks can be personalized with photos and their name, whoever you give it to are sure to LOVE it!
Now you have a chance to win one of your own!

Pair it up with a cute pen and it the perfect gift!

Which Notebook would you choose?

This one would be so cute for recipes.

Know someone who is getting married? This would be the prefect wedding planner.

Or just get on with your friend name on it to brighten their day!

Here is how you can win: You MUST be an F&J follower in order to enter.Go to Paper*Snaps and come back to tell me your favorite Notebook.Like Paper*Snaps on Facebook for an extra entry. Giveaway open to US Residents only. Giveaway closes on Dec 6th at Midnight. Good Luck

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Get Accessorized with JewelMint!

What is JewelMint?

Fashion icon Kate Bosworth and Hollywood’s stylist of the year, Cher Coulter have teamed up to bring you the ultimate in affordable luxury with their member-only jewelry club.

Top Styles chosen for you based on your fashion personality profile and style.

Become a member and indulge in the luxury of having your own stylist with JewelMint. Click HERE to see a video of how it works. I am a member of JewelMint. The first thing you do when you become a member is take a quiz to find out your fashion style. Once you are done with the quiz JewelMint will show you accessorys that fit your style. Each month your get new Jewelry to choose from. JewelMint brings you the latest jewelry trends by your favorite trendsetters for just $29.99 a piece! Indulge your passion for designer jewelry without breaking your budget. Here are the first three pieces that I order once I became a member:

They come packaged in these nice boxes ready to gift or to keep!

These three pieces are going to be gifts for some of my favorite people! ...Or maybe I should keep one for myself.... You can checkout Jewelmint with no obligation to buy any of the jewelry. It is really fun to take the quiz and see your style profile!

But once you are a member, check out this AWESOME discount:

Use promo code is FFJB50 for 50% off your first item for first time Jewelmint customers.
It is valid until 11/30

Christmas Challenge: Advent Calendars

This week is the start of December and that means the start of Advent calendars!

Here is one that I made... I made it using things I already had on hand so it was FREE!

I used a cupboard door (check Ikea's as-is section), clothespins, primer/paint, hot glue, scrapbook papers & embellishments, and adhesive vinyl.

First I primed the cupboard door.

Then I painted it Lamb's Wool White from Dutch Boy. It is a warm white color... I love that it is white but not shape and too bright. Since my house is filled with warm colors it works perfectly.

I sanded the edges to give it distressed look.

I also brushed on a stain I made from paint and water (50% of each) and wiped it off with a paper towel. This gives it a nice aged look.

While the paint was drying I made these envelopes with my Silhouette... I love my silhouette! This library envelope came with the silhouette.

I embellished each envelope to make each one a little different.

I hot glued the clothespins to the cupboard door. I tried to space them out as evenly as possible.

I cut out the vinyl with my Silhouette for the middle.

I am going to add a bible verse and a little treat to each envelope for each day.

Now I am excited to see your advent calendars! Feel free to link up older post as long as they are an advent calendar.

This Linky party is for advent calendars ONLY!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Christmas Shoppes 2011

Welcome to the Christmas Shoppes at Fireflies and Jellybeans! Enjoy shopping from home!

Shoppe:Creation Held Captive About:Create any word you want - your family name, special words like Hope, Faith, Love, Family, Laugh, Play, or job titles like Teacher, things you love like Books, Ballet, Art, or anything you can come up with!

Shoppe:

Southern Scraps About:Southern Scraps specialty is handmade greeting cards for birthday, holidays, and all occasions. You will also find all sorts of paper crafts and handmade brooches and jewelry. Discount:Take 20% off total purchase with coupon code HOLIDAY20. Good until Dec. 15, 2011.

Shoppe: Scrolls From SantaAbout: Create a Christmas memory your kids will treasure forever with a Scroll from Santa. Our authentic, personalized letters are handmade with a touch of holiday magic and ship direct from the North Pole along with your choice of unique stocking stuffers. Scrolls from Santa: Unroll the magic...and Believe!Discount: 10% off your total order for the first 50 customers. Enter promo code: JOLLY10

Shoppe:Funky JoyAbout:Create your own Travel First Aid Kit with this easy to follow pattern. The Pattern is emailed to you with step-by-step instructions and pictures each step of the way. This is a begining sewing project. Pattern also comes with a license to sell the products you make.Discount: 20% off with code: FIREFLIES

Shoppes: Brea Marie CreationsAbout:Fashionable baby accessories for the everyday mom

Shoppe:JewelMintAbout:

Fashion icon Kate Bosworth and Hollywood’s stylist of the year, Cher Coulter have teamed up to bring you the ultimate in affordable luxury with their member-only jewelry club.

Top Styles chosen for you based on your fashion personality profile and style.

Become a member and indulge in the luxury of having your own stylist with JewelMint.Discount: Use promo code is FFJB50 for 50% off your first item for first time Jewelmint customers. It is valid until 11/30

Shoppe:Jewelry for FiveAbout:Fashionable Jewelry and hair accessories for only $5 each!

Shoppe:
Flitry Aprons
About:
Flirty Aprons combines modern styles with a perfect fit.
Discount:
Cyber monday only, save 40% off any purchase and free shipping with code CYBERFLIRTY

Shoppe:Shabby AppleAbout:Stylish Dresses and accessories for all women.Discount:We are celebrating with 20% off almost everything (just excluding side saddle line) use code: GIVETHANKS (Code good until Nov 30th)