Typewriter & necklace GiveAway!!

It was yesterday when I was speaking to my son about typewriters... he was asking me about how they work, how can they print the letters on the paper, how hard you need to push the buttons... I was able to explain every detail, as I used to have one when I was younger. I remember changing the ink tape, sometimes a fancier one that could also type in red! He was fascinated by my story... a little 9 year-old who has only known computers keyboards that don't need any ink to type and that are so easy to use.

Well, this morning I was happy and surprised to see this Giveaway going on at lisaleonard.com . She's giving away one of her beautiful necklaces {if you are not familiar with her work you MUST check out her shop!!} AND a vintage typewriter!!!! I just entered to win... and I really hope I do, so I could show my son that typewriters are REAL!! :)

 

lisa's adorable necklace

the typewriter!!

 

Are you a fan of vintage things?? If you are as romantic and sentimental as me... you should enter the giveaway!! Follow her instructions HERE .

 

xoxo,

 

 

 

DIY pretty Necklace by Kayla

Hello everyone!!! Today I'm so excited to have Kayla over to my blog again!! She's going to share with us a DIY to make an amazingly cute necklace. :) Just look at her! I know you want to make one too... let's see how....

 

 

Hello friends! My name is Kayla from Love Sparkle Pretty and I'm so thrilled to be on Luisa's blog today! She really is the sweetest! :)

Today, I am going to share a super easy DIY tutorial to make your own wooden bead necklace. I have seen these necklaces pop up everywhere and I am really loving them. They are so simple to make and yet very versatile and fun to wear!

What you will need:
*6 medium sized round wooden beads
*fine cable chain in color of your choice. You will need 18" of this and make sure it's small enough to thread through the holes of your wooden beads
*a lobster claw clasp with link
*2 small jump rings
*wire cutters
*chain-nose pliers

Most wooden beads come plain with the option of painting them the colors you would like. You can also get some that are "pre-colored." Decide whether or not you would like to paint yours (I painted mine metallic gold) and do so to 6 of the beads.

Once your beads are the colors you would like, get your chain and measure it 18" in length and cut it (with your wire cutters) at that length.

Then, string your beads (once they have dried) one at a time through the cut chain.

Once the beads are strung, attach a small jump ring to the end of one side of the chain. Then, attach the lobster clasp to the jump ring and close the jump ring.

On the other end of the chain, attach the other jump ring. Then, attach the link that the lobster clasp will connect with.

Once that jump ring has been closed, you have yourself a brand spankin' new necklace! Now, wear it proudly because after all, you made it! :)

Thank you so much Kayla!!! It looks beautiful and fun to make!

I hope you all enjoyed it too!

xoxo,

 

Beautiful Jewels from Hungary ♥

Hello everyone!!!

Today I want to show you the beauty, the precision and the absolute creativity of  Irén Jovanovic . She's from Hungary, owner of Florist's Jewelry and she makes handcrafted Swarovski Crystal Jewelry. 

A few months ago, I was looking for beaded rings on Etsy and I "bumped" into her. I'm so happy I did! Now I also follow her on Facebook and Twitter. I just love the way she makes her jewels, how she puts together those shiny crystals and beads to create elegant and sophisticated works of art. I have to share a few of the most beautiful with you! Then you'll tell me what you think....

Star-shaped Pendant Necklace


Drops Earrings


Multicolor Beaded Ring

And last but not least..... a gorgeous ring that I won in a contest she recently did on Facebook!! I'm so excited for that and I can't wait to wear it... Look how Lucky I am!! =)


Padparadscha red beaded ring

And these are just a few of her creations... she makes many many more.. all so beautiful!! Please go visit her SHOP and her FACEBOOK PAGE!! You'll become her fan too!! :)

xoxo,