Friday Findings: Take a Picture, it'll Last Longer (and Weekly Posh Mama Jewelry Giveaway)

"Take a picture, it'll last longer!" Aww c'mon...don't you remember saying that as a kid? Well, kids say the darnedest things sometimes--and, come to think of it, so do most of the adults I know. So, with the holidays coming up faster than Santa can blink an eye, I thought I'd better start showing you some great handmade jewelry gifts. Think of today's post as an online shopping "How-To" for capturing your own personal memories of those extra special people who bring love and laughter into your lives.

This week on Friday Findings, it's time to GET PERSONAL (with your jewelry!). With all of the possibilities that digital photography provides, I'm sure you'll find at least one of the personalized photo pieces in today's collection will not only capture your heart, but also dazzle your eye!

Original Photo Tile Pendants
With You Always

These custom photo tiles are hand crafted by the artist from durable polymer clay. She uses a unique photo transfer process out of one of your photos and also lets you choose a black, white, or sepia-colored tile. Simply send a full-size digital photo to the artist for cropping and editing and a unique, glaze-coated photo pendant will be shipped to you in approximately 7-10 days. Pendants also come in beaded style and are available from http://withyoualways.etsy.com

Personalized Photo Frame Rings
BellaBell Designs

This chunky statement piece shows off a 1/2" square photo frame. It features a 12.5 mm band made of .999 fine silver precious metal clay (PMC). Each ring is carefully handcrafted in your size and will include a personalize photo setting of your choice in black and white, sepia, or full color. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery, and visit http://bellabelldesigns.etsy.com and http://www.bellabelldesigns.com for a variety of other options. BellaBell Designs is also offering a 10% discount for all Posh Mama members who order before October 31, 2008--just mention "poshmama" when placing your order.

Personalized Photo Frame Pendants
Aquabeet

This 5/8" square pendant is personalized for you in two ways--the artist will include a name or short quote of your choice on the front or back of the pendant and when your order arrives, simply slip a photo into the top of pendant and voila--a personal necklace! The frame and the bail are fabricated from a sheet of sterling silver and it hangs from a sterling chain. Please allow a minimum of 5 days for delivery. Rush orders are currently available from: http://aquabeet.etsy.com

Custom Glass Bubble Photo Jewelry
Melissa Schmidt

Make your own masterpiece by working with this glass artist to create a truly unforgettable and personalized photo bubble necklace. These tiny and delicate-looking 'O' glass bubbles are very strong and durable, and can be blown empty or with any type of photo imagery that you like. Necklaces and earrings are available with one (1) bubble or multiples. Created by interior designer and jewelry maker Melissa Schmidt from her home studio. For more information, please visit: http://melissaschmidt.etsy.com

That's all we have time for this week, but before you go, please congratulate these two Posh Mamas for winning last week's Friday Findings giveaway. I will be contacting both of you for your mailing address today:

PM Carrie Copeland will be receiving the 2in1 Recycled Skateboard Dangle Pendant from http://2ReVert.etsy.com

PM Jennifer Tobicoe will be receiving the Narcissistic Piece of XXX bracelet from http://belleslettres.etsy.com

This week, one (1) very lucky Posh Mama member who leaves a comment on my original Posh Mama blog post will be selected using www.random.org to win a personalized polymer clay photo pendant donated by our giveaway sponsor and one of this week's featured artists--the With You Always shop on Etsy (http://withyoualways.etsy.com).

To enter this week's contest:

1. Go to my original Posh Mama blog post.

2. Leave a comment about your favorite jewelry piece from this week's showcase in the Comments section of my original Posh Mama blog post.

The winner will be announced in next week's Friday Findings post.

Have a great week!

Written by Posh Mama Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog -- where Every Girl Has a Story (and so should her jewelry!).

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