Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Sodderbug Giveaway!

When Janelle offered to make me some custom charms from her company, I was aghast.  I don’t have things custom made for me.  I buy things at Goodwill then customize them with spray paint, so this was a HUGE treat for me.

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Here’s where things get tricky.  I wanted to show off her brilliant charms!  Easy enough, right?  Well, let’s take a look.

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Notice where the camera is.  Then notice where my eyes are.  I’m looking in the mirror.  Smiling at myself.  I know, I know.  Don’t quit my day job.

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Let’s try again.  Not bad, you say?  What you don’t know is that I had to crop this one because I had a big ol’ Nemesis hair to the left.  GAR!

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Alright, let’s stay focused here.  The point is that Janelle makes some of the most precious charms I’ve seen.  I love anything that can be personalized, so these are right up my alley.

bvbxvc Maybe they’re right up your alley too!  Wanna win some?  Here we go!

What:  One lucky winner will win 2 (not 1) charms from Sodderbug!  That’s valued at $60.00!

Who:  Anyone who comments and tells me what fantastic photography skills I have.  Orrrr, you can just leave a comment.

When:  I’ll announce the winner on Friday!  Can’t wait!  Thank you, Janelle!

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Barb said...

Your mom wants these! you know, the one with the kids pictures in it. They look great and so do you!!! My pretty girl...

Love, Mom

Jill B. said...

Love the charms. Your photography is clever!

Boy oh Boy oh Boy! said...

I love these!! I think your pics turned out great! :-)

Carrie @carrieloves said...

wow what an amazing giveaway... they are so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute, cute...and I don't just mean the charms. :)

Erin said...

You make me laugh every time I read your blog!

Wendy said...

darling, I wish I could do these, but I will leave it up to her-she does a great job. And so do you!

Heather Sellers said...

So stinkin' cute!! I love these!

Rudy said...

These charms are darling! i love them.
wirefox1@cox.net

All the Taylors said...

Me, please! Please!

Jenn said...

These are so beautiful! I would love to have one of my little baby (who is technically not a baby anymore) and give a matching one to my mom! Fingers crossed!

Lisa said...

I LOVE those! I'm fixing to go tell my husband I want a soldering gun for my birthday.

AH said...

Those charms are so cute! And your photography skills surpass mine by far.

Stacia said...

These are so popular and not to mention pretty!

Erin said...

WOW! what an awesome giveaway. i've never heard of Sodderbug before. thanks for sharing :)
erin

Jen Jensen said...

These are precious! Love them.

jennijensen@gmail.com

AutumnBrooke said...

lol I love your commentary.

Autumn
TheFickleHobbyist.com

Anonymous said...

don't be so hard on yourself. your photography skills are fine and your projects excellent!

-ella

valerie said...

Love these charms and your photography is always fab! Ihope to win one of the givaways someday!

Anne said...

Your photography skills are much better than mine!

Jessica said...

Way cute charms! And great pics too!

Bohemia Design said...

I actually think you do a great job with your photography! I think those charms are darling, what a great way to showcase your kids.

SaraJimWashburn said...

So adorable. Would love to have some of my own. Thanks

Unknown said...

Pretty!! Photoging jewelry is HARD! You done good gurl! :) Love this jewelry.

Rhona said...

Your photos are great, I love that you did a close up of the charms.

Penny said...

BEAUTIFUL necklaces!! Great photography too ;)

Allikaye's Mama said...

2?!! How fun!! I would love to win!!

Ann said...

I love these personalized charms!
sassyann77@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Totally cool giveaway and you have "mad" photography skills. I have a giveaway now too check out my blog if you get a chance. :)

http://mommyof2soulmateof1.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway.html

dixie@wildwood.baker.org said...

These are so awesome!!!!

Jennifer said...

Your skills are just ahead of their time...don't sell yourself short!

The charms are so beautiful...I love having my babies around my neck.

Missy... said...

Sign me up!

Oh, and yes, your photography skills are a force to be reckoned with!

gina said...

The pictures are awesome and I would love to own one of those charms!

kjtroxel said...

yes...you have mad skillz :)
And those charms..yes please!

Anonymous said...

Nice job...at least you try!
Kristy

Lea said...

I love the charms, what a cute way to display those you love.

Lea

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

I love the charms. Thanks for hosting an awesome giveaway. Your photography skills are just fine. Love & blessings from NC!

lime said...

Your photography skills are A.MAZING! Oh, and I'd love to win these! :)

Mrs. Shelton said...

I love this!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

Angie said...

I think the picture of the charms is great!! Love,love,love them!

Shelly said...

Love the charms!!! The photos were great...they did them justice for sure! Hope to win two.

Bobbi Lee said...

Love your giveaways and your photography skills. Seriously! I need some lessons...

Anonymous said...

Awesome photography skills! hee hee

You are so darn cute and always make me laugh! On a more serious note, wow I LOOOOVEE that jewlery! Anything you can personalize is just up my alley. ;)

~Jennifer S. in Good 'Ole Texas
rjspearman@wcc.net

Becky Holmes said...

Who needs mad photography skills when the pooch looks like that?! Love the charms, great giveaway!

Stephanie Weldon said...

These are absolutely amazing! Would look wonderful with a pic of my son in it! Will order one even if I don't win! That's how much I love them :)

Unknown said...

Those are adorably cute!

Ed and Bel said...

These are sooo cute! I have done the same thing with the camera but I deleted mine.

Annabanana said...

First of all, that you can function at all with an infected tooth is amazing. You deserve to smile at yourself. Second, I am a total blog newbie, and yours was the first blog that I discovered. I am thrilled and excited about my discovery and love your great ideas, especially on organizing (my personal passion). Looooove It!!!

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures said...

I love the necklaces and your photography, but most of all I love your humor. You crack me up.

jamie t. said...

Those charms are great!

Anonymous said...

me please!
Pam in Texas
pschultz@weatherfordisd.com

Anonymous said...

me please!
Pam in Texas
pschultz@weatherfordisd.com

Just Me said...

Hi, Chris! Thanks for sharing. These charms are adorable.

K. Messerly said...

Brilliant photography (and beautiful jewelry)!

Adrienne Thorpe said...

I am always looking for ways to show off my adorable westies. You have definitely inspired me!

Chris said...

I am just learning photo skills. I will have to try taking a self pic of myself if I win those cute charms. Please add my name to the hat. Thanks

Raelyn said...

Thank you so much for the cahnce....oh her things are amazing! And your camera skills are great...your projects are always A-MAZING

Anonymous said...

you have wonderful photography skills. When I grow up, I want to be just like YOU


sweetiesuzy@aol.com

Deb said...

Wow, those are gorgeous! Such a nice thing to do for you!!

Joni Wiedrich said...

Such nice stuff! I have wanted something like this for a long time.

Jess said...

A+ for effort!!! thanks for the giveaway!!

Kate Kubler said...

that jewelry is beautiful! Hope i win!!

Laura Fox said...

Very nice-love it!!
Hope I win.

Lady Dorothy said...

ooooo....I would love some charms like this!

Oh, not bad pic's, not bad at all. :-)

Cherish @ My Cup of Tea said...

OH how gorgeous!! I'm so jealous! I already know what I would get!!!!!!!!!

cait said...

Love it! :) I always feel silly taking a photo of myself! Thanks for the great giveaway!

ss said...

Hope you are feeling better.....camera skills work for me!!! Would love to win the charms. Thanks, ss

~Brit said...

Would love to win these beautiful charms. bkeller1724@yahoo.com

carolyn@sweet tea and linen said...

Oohh those are amazing! What a fab giveaway! And your photog skills are lovely! everytime I try to do the picture in the mirror thing I end up looking either constipated or terribly frightened :)

Stephanie said...

Love the charms. And the only thing better than your photo in them would be one of mine. :-)

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this! I'm already thinking about what to put in it...

Decor To Adore said...

Swweeeettt! My fingers are crossed!
decortoadore@hotmail.com

Darlene Summerville said...

Just adding my name to the list, hoping to win. Thank you.

Darlene
Brooklyn,OH

djsumm529@aol.com

Kathleen said...

Those charms are beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

NeeNee said...

What fabulous charms. Love them. I can see my grandson and my kitties in them.

Kari B said...

awesome charms!! would love to have those dangling around my neck!
i think you did a great job with the picture:-)
kari b

Lori said...

These are really cool Chris and what a fantastic giveaway!!

Looli said...

love it!!

Denise said...

I tell you this- you are must more skilled with a camera than I am. Great giveaway.

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

I love her work - beautiful!!! I think you look awesome!

XOXO
Jen

Jen said...

I would love to win these beautiful charms! So creative and fun! Thanks for the chance!

Cathyk said...

OOHHHH!!!! I would love those.

Your photgraphy skills will improve TONS once the new camera arrives! I LOVE, LOVE mine... you do know of course you will soon need to purchase a new larger lens to get the sports photos (the ones from across the baseball field)...I did...almost as much as the camera...the things we do for our hobbies!

corners of my life said...

What a generous and beautiful give-away. I can tell that you love yours.

Candice said...

the charms are so adorable. what a great way to show off something special!

Voiles Family said...

I completely understand the big ol' Nemesis hair stuff. I have some of those myself.

BTW...kuddos on somehow not getting a picture of a glaring flash in the mirror. I never can get that right.

Love the charms!

linda said...

great pics...love them...

Lindsey said...

so cute!!! i would love to win these.

Kirsten Smith said...

I always do that "look at the camera in the mirror and smile" while taking pictures. Don't worry you looked great though. And I love these customizable charms!

Marcie said...

Ha! Your photography makes me smile :)

I LOVE this giveaway!!!!! Please enter me :)

Amanda and Chris said...

Super cute charms!

Anonymous said...

Both the charms and your photo skills--awesome! Thank you for offering this!
Juliet in SoCal

Crystal said...

This is really beautiful! You take MUCH better pics than I do!

All Things Cherish said...

Those are great! I love the one of of your kids and forever, darling!

Laura said...

I love unique pieces of jewelry!

Loretta said...

These charms are gorgeous!

Kelsi {John, Jake, Georgia, Naomi, Alice} said...

those are beautiful! hope i'm a lucky winner.

Lisa @ Shine Your Light said...

Love the charms! But the photography is just *fabulous* - WHO took those pictures???? Thanks for the fun giveaway!

emilyc @ Sew Super Sweet said...

I also love the idea of framing your pet...I need one charm for my boy and one for my dogs!

Jennifer said...

Very pretty Charms! Would love to win one :)

Dustin and Kelsey said...

Well I don't think my photography skills are that great but those are so so so dang cute!!!

Kelsey Sorensen
sorensen.dustin.kelsey@gmail.com

the gypsy magpie said...

These are so cute! And hey- your photography skills are still light years ahead of mine......

Kim and Heather said...

I love those charms. Hey, I have tried to take pictures of myself too, but the eyes are hard to get just right.

Heather said...

LOVE it! I wish I had the talent to make such unique memory keepers!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!

I am Mom said...

I must be really tired 'cause when you said custom charms I thought you were giving away a picture of Just A Girl charms! ....i still would have tried to win :)

The Peterson 5 said...

Your photography skills are amazing!! I LOVE the charms too!!

Salmeen24@yahoo.com said...

I do the same thing - smile when i take my own pic. Smile is the best accessory a person has so its all good. haha.

Also, I love the charms. Too cute for words! I never had anthing like that so it would be awesome if i won it but if not, its all good. =)

Lindsay said...

So fun...great pics!

Dianne said...

I love the scalloped edges on the doggy one - so cute!!

Unknown said...

Awesome awesome charms...would love to win a couple :) Thank-you!

Just me~Bobbie Jo said...

Oh how cute! I would so love to win this!

I loved your pics-you have some mad skills! :)

Lesley said...

Love love them...

emily said...

hi I randomly came to your post to see your sweet little tree you painted on your daughter's wall and came upon this great little contest! Love your stuff!

Phil and Bri said...

ohhhhhhh my favorite one is the tall rectangle!! Pick me pick me pick me! :) Those look great on ya! :)

Tiff Hunt said...

Here's to winning! You do have some mad skills!! It's a good thing, trust me!

breanna said...

so pretty!! good luck everyone!

Rachel said...

What fabulous jewelry! I am in love with the tree pendant. Gorgeous.

Tia said...

so cute!

LaVonne said...

I love the smile! Too funny. What a great skill. Such a great gift to yourself or someone else. Just in time for Mother's Day. Thanks for the chance to win!

Cuscini said...

Thank you for your noble strides in making us all feel better about our photography skills. We all understand that you "staged" this just so we'd be encouraged to keep trying (because, gee, if this is what you call bad, I've got a ways to go before I'm even up to horribly awful!). I love this gorgeous jewelry items, and I completely understand what you mean when you say you're not used to getting customized gifts and that you remake them for yourself from bargain buys. A lot of us are living THAT little dream these days.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. I would love one! Love your blog by the way! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, I really love these. Please put my name in. I think your photo skills are great!!!
deezie
deeziesunshine@aol.com

Dawn Nasakaitis said...

Chris - I can't wait to read your blog every day. You are sooo funny and have such a sense of style. If only we lived closer and could meet in person. You would definitely make a great friend. Thanks for the Giveaway. I love unique things like this.

Marilyn said...

Your photography skills are faaaaaar more fantastic than mine -- so there! Love your blog and love these charms.

Kelli said...

These charms are so cool and so unique! I'd love to win!

Clean and Classic Interiors said...

They are beautiful and classic - the charms, AND your photography skills! Ha! Make it work - right?! Thanks for the opportunity! Have a great day.

Sheila said...

What a great giveaway!

Katee said...

Those are pretty incredible! t/hanks for sharing.

Lynda @ SportsMadGirl said...

You've got mad skills my friend :) Is that enough brown nosing so I could win those adorable charms? Love your blog...keep up the good work!!

Tiffany said...

I love photography! Such a beautiful art to capture moments forever. Thank you for offering such a fun giveaway!

chefwithshinguards said...

Oh, so pretty

House Queen said...

I always tell you how fantastic you are!!!! Bout time you gave me something for it! LOL Just kidding...but you really do ROCK!!!

Amanda Joy Petersen said...

I tried to make these for Christams presents and couldn't get the solder right. I just need win one and let someone else do the work:)

Cece Lively said...

so great! thank you for the opportunity!

care-in said...

I love these! I recently made one with a friend...not near as pretty though!

CArRiE McDougall said...

These are awesome! I hope you pick my name out of the hat- I already know exactly which pic I would choose! - Oh, and I so have camera envy!

Unknown said...

I love the charms!!
rjmolle@gmail.com

care said...

I've never taken a picture of myself that's worth posting. The charms are so cute! I so hope I win!

Andrea said...

I LOOOOOOOOVE your photography skills!!! Darling charms--I would love to win!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I love this. I have wanted a charm similar to this for a long time of my boys (hubby and the kiddos).

Of course, your mirror image is much better than any I have done. Oh, mine turn out looking like some sort of twisted Dali painting.

Kim said...

Love your blog. You are too funny! Would love to be in on the this drawing

Cindy said...

I'd rather brag than beg. I do love your photos. I love the lighting and the saturation.

Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

Sylvia said...

I never would have guessed you took that picture yourself in a mirror...great job! Who cares if you're not looking at the camera, it makes you mysterious...
Take care.

Jen said...

I never, never, never, never, never win any giveaways. But I do love those charms so much that I am entering anyhow. Fingers crossed...

Momofgirls said...

Oh gracious...I want those baaaaaaaad!!!!

Thank you!!!

Becky said...

That would make a great Christmas gift! Becky

beckyhallenbeck@gmail.com

M.E. said...

awesome charms, there pretty lady! Love your blog!

Woodard Gang said...

Love the charms...and your mad photography skillz! :)

wgleaves said...

Funny, I think your photogrpahy is pretty darn good. Any attempt is a good attempt in my eyes. You know what they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words."

Love the charms

Unknown said...

Your photography did the job! I love these.

Jen said...

Ohhhh I love this to pieces! I would wear it everyday...the hard part would be chosing the perfect photo... :)

jennifer(dot)christman(at)yahoo

Carla said...

Great giveaway - especially if I'm lucky enough to win!

Nick Ashley Reagan Coen & Ike said...

How wonderful! Beautiful jewelry AND fantastic photography! Thanks for a giveaway!

Devon said...

Gorgeous!! I've got my heart set on a couple enter my name please!

Brenda Turner said...

Such beautiful charms! I'm a charm freak.
Brenda Turner

Hawley said...

Love these sodered necklaces, I could have one for every holiday or as a matter of fact one for every day of the month.

Thanks for the offer

Heather said...

that puppy pic just melts my heart!

Misty said...

I think you are adorable! It's nice to put a face with the beautiful home. Thanks for throwing my name in the pot! Happy St. Pat's Day, are you feeling lucky?

Misty

Wendy said...

Kris,
Love that dog!
I have to laugh - that was me & my dog for so many years. Please pick me, I need some bling.
Wendy
ps - nice pic

Bombtastic Belle said...

I love the idea of framing your pets- I know my dog is our baby :) *lol*

Lavonne said...

New to your site, I love it. The charms are cute and I love your work.

Melinda said...

Love them!

Melinda

Jen said...

Love the necklaces...and your excellent photography skilss. Would love to win.

Buffy said...

Love this and your photography skills HA!!

james.hudson3@insightbb.com

Crystal said...

Those are fantastic!! What a wonderful giveaway :)) Thanks!

Nesha said...

You are a brave soul to attempt self-portrait photography, but kudos on the pics...pretty classy considering you didn't use your cell phone and take it in a mirror! Her charms are precious beyond words. Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Love the charms, your photo skills and even Nemesis! I know, I am probably disqualified after the Nemesis remark! :)
Juliet in SoCal

Jesica said...

Wow, this is the second time in one week that I have been introduced to Sodderbug... And now I see what it looks like on. :)

punkinmama said...

LOVE these! Keeping my fingers crossed!

Dani said...

Thanks so much! Count me in!

Unknown said...

You've got mad photog skills! Love the necklace!

Wendy said...

I just love these. pretty please.

Susanne said...

Oh please, oh please, oh please pick me. LOVE IT!

rksusy@hotmail.com

Mrs. H said...

I have the perfect picture for this! What a great giveaway!

Courtney R. said...

Love your site and love the charms!!!

amberdawn said...

Thanks so much for offering these giveaways! I am so excited!

Anonymous said...

your dog is so cute! and kids of course!

Jackie said...

I had to say- I'm excited you're getting that new camera. i'm having a blast with mine- it will change the way you take photos (not that you need changin')

Missy June said...

These are DARLING! Would LOVE IT!

Shauna and MacLean said...

I have followed your blog for a while now and love, love what you do. I would love to be the lucky winner so let's see.

Thanks for this chance to win.

G.B. said...

I love these..they are so neat. I would love to have one..or two!

geebiez4@gmail.com

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

Count me in! And you are beautiful even if you smile at yourself instead of the camera.

Stacey said...

I really enjoy checking out your blog....you are so talented and have great ideas.....and now I'd really love to win something while enjoying your blog too!

~Stacey
csfish@roadrunner.com

Yvonne said...

Really cute charms....photography not so bad either!
ymcmahon2@yahoo.com

Amber Dee said...

So cute! I hope I win!

Tessa said...

I do the same thing when I try to take self portraits. :) I think it just makes sense to want to know what you'll look like in the picture before you actually take it! I love the give away!

I also love your green post!

Pauline said...

I love these charms. They are great and just to let you know "You are a GREAT photographer". (I hope this comment is good enough to win:) LOL)
Have a great weekend.

Unknown said...

I would love to do a photo of my mom's childhood farmhouse for her. Plus, one of my kiddos, of course! :)

Anonymous said...

i love her pieces. my wedding ring is the only special jewelry i own. i'd love to have something that would be such a keepsake!
whitney b

Anonymous said...

these charms are so cute! I think you do a great job taking pictures! you'll love your new camera.

alissa z

Not too shabby said...

Amazing giveaway!!!! Amazing charms! I love it! And I seriously LOVE your blog!

Unknown said...

Glad to see you're back and better. These are wonderful and I would love to win!

Anonymous said...

Please enter me - these are beautiful
lisag

lise said...

These are beautiful and you did a great job photographing them.
lise

Anonymous said...

How cool!!! please enter me also. I'm having oral surgery on friday so maybe it'll be my lucky day and I'll win!!! thanks!!!

robin
klpich@aol.com

janimal said...

Am I too late? It's Friday morning! LOVE those charms!

Carol said...

I think your picture is great! I love the charms!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

So beautiful!

Angie said...

These charms are great - I like how they are personalized!!

Chris said...

Comments are closed. Thanks for entering!

Unknown said...

How cute! Would make a fantasstic Mother's Day Gift!!!!

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