{Tis The Season}

We have a winner ~ Congratulations Tabitha Klucing!!! Please email your mailing address and email address to kristen@3littlebirdsboutique.com as soon as possible so we can get your Christmas goodies out to you in time! 

To win a suuuuper giveaway from 3 Little Birds and Karis Kisses!!! I am SO excited about this one, I want to win!!! Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see the extra *BONUS* Karis Kisses has added to the already super sweet giveaway! Valued at $100 ~ enter today!!!

Giveaway includes:

~ Beautiful 3 Little Birds Boutique custom hand stamped, sterling silver holiday necklace with custom "joy" hand stamped disk, sterling silver snowflake and freshwater pearl.

~ Super sweet red and white polka dot petti skirt

~Adorable Karis Kisses hair accessory with three hand rolled flowers in black and red fabric and black sequins.

- Sweet freshwater pearl drop earrings from 3 Little Birds Boutique

There are several options to choose from to be entered into this AMAZING giveaway...remember...the more times you enter, the more chances you have to win!!!

To enter:

1) Become a FAN of 3 Little Birds Boutique on facebook then leave a comment here on my blog letting me know you did.

2) Become a FAN of Karis Kisses on facebook and leave a comment here on my blog letting me know that you did.

3) Become a follower on Karis Kisses blog and leave a comment here telling me that you did.

4) Become a follower on 3 Little Birds Boutique blog and leave a comment here telling me that you did.

5) Go to either Karis Kisses or 3 Little Birds Boutique shop and come back here and leave a comment letting us know which piece is your favorite.

~ As an added bonus and in the season of giving the entire Karis Kisses DIY printable Holiday collection is also included in the giveaway!!!

Included in the DIY printable holiday collection are holiday gift tags, accent toppers, candy labels, wine bottle wrappers with wine bottle toppers, holiday menu, place card holder & letter to Santa print ables.

Winner will be announce on December 12, 2010 after 9:00 PM PST Winner will be drawn using random.org

{The Nicole Collection} ~ Courage, Love, Faith & Hope

Nicole Elizabeth

She finds courage in depths many will never endure, is full of hope, lives on faith and smiles with love. She is Nicole Elizabeth, beautiful inside and out, full of life and battling breast cancer. Introducing {The Nicole Collection} ~ Courage, Love, Hope and Faith.

When my beautiful Aunt Michele and Cousin Rachel called to ask for my involvement in this collection, I immediately knew it was something special. Everything just felt right, from Rachel's design specifics to Aunt Michele's enthusiasm.

We have created a collection of classic affordable pieces meant to be worn everyday and layered with all of your favorite jewelry. Available in the Swarovski birthstone color of your choice, the collection starts at $12 with a couple pieces in the $20 range and tops out at $40 for the thick sterling silver cable bracelet. Yikes, killer deals, beautiful jewelry and a portion of the proceeds from each sale of The Nicole Collection will be donated to the Nicole Elizabeth Fund.  

Hello Christmas shopping!

Check out The Nicole Collection HERE

*Help us spread the love, please email The Nicole Collection link to your friends & family!

{The Amanda} - feminine & beloved

My high school bff emailed me to ask if I would make her a special bracelet, stylish as she is, of course she had an amazing design in mind. I was thrilled at the idea of making Amanda her perfect bracelet! Amanda is a cup of hot tea on the cloudiest of days, a warm fuzzy blanket when the rain starts to pour, an endless field of blush colored roses that leave behind the sweetest perfume. Introducing {The Amanda} ~ feminine & beloved.

A sterling silver circle with the word "Love" is flanked by sterling silver custom sized and hand cut chain and finished off with a creamy freshwater pearl by the clasp.

A sterling silver circle with the word "Love" hangs from a sterling silver ball chain, finished with a creamy freshwater pearl.

A Sweet Giveaway ~ {The Lexi}

To enter pick someone in your life who REALLY deserves/needs a little extra sweetness. Write in the comments below what makes your heart desire to share a little sweetness with this special person and on Friday November 19th at 9 pm I will pick 3 winners using random.org to each receive 2 {The Lexi} cupcake necklaces. That's right, 2! One for you (or for you to gift to anyone you choose) and 1 for that extra someone in your life that really deserves a sweet surprise! I will pick 3 winners total from my blog and my facebook page, you may enter in both places. Sweet!

What Inspires You?

 For me, it is the unthinkable goodness that seems to pop into my life. It's the idea that someone, me, you, anyone can make those moments of goodness happen. It is the belief in miracles. The belief in goodness. Sometimes, all we need is a friendly smile to remind us of the good in life, sometimes it takes the moving of mountains. And, every once in awhile, when we are really blessed and all the stars line up perfectly, we meet a miracle.

Meet Joy Grainger, working mom, adoring wife, loving sister, amazing friend, giving volunteer, and SO much more. For me, Joy has moved mountains and helped bring about miracles. Following her everyday life has me in happy tears constantly for all the good she does. She told me once herself, "I'm a believer that you get from this world what you send out into this world. " I believe this too, and Joy surely has a lifetime times a million of goodness coming her way.

To learn more about Joy and her beautiful family, visit Kamee June's blog post about her HERE.  Kamee is an amazing writer, photographer and person, this post has so much beauty in it visually and intellectually it left a permanent happy mark on my heart. And, once again, my cheeks moist with tears of joy.

This is Joy with her adorable family, Trevor, Madison and Rebecca.

Meet Rebecca, and the new necklace inspired by her "The Rebecca"  - A sterling silver Alice in Wonderland inspired teapot with a creamy freshwater pearl and an "R" in my new whimsical font.

Meet, Rebecca's little larger than life sister Madison.

And the necklace inspired by her "The Madison" - A sterling silver tiara with a floating Swarovski crystal and an "M" in my new whimsical font.

Thank you Joy, for your goodness and inspiration.  

(Beautiful Grainger family photos courtesy of the amazingly talented Kamee of kamee june photography.)

Halloween Fun & Giveaway News

A big HUGE thank you to Life...by Mandy Photography for capturing our 2010 Halloween memories in beautiful photos we will cherish forever! Also, a big thank you to Danielle from Classy Sassy Girls for the adorable peacock costume, we love our little peacock!

 I have not been very good about keeping up on my blog, and for that I am sorry. But, I am also very thankful to all of you for how busy I have been lately! I am working on a couple new pieces and a new collection that are very near and dear to my heart, more to come on those. I have a HUGE blog giveaway coming when we reach 250 fans, and I would love all of you to hop on over to my facebook page to enter our super fun multiple item giveaway ending October 28th at 8pm PST to celebrate reaching 1000 facebook fans. Yippee!!!

{Celebrating} - All of you

A big HUGE thank you to all of you for helping spread the 3 Little Birds Boutique love!!! I felt your order love in a big way while our little family was on vacation, thank you! I am finally caught up and all orders are being shipped tomorrow. To celebrate, a 20% off coupon for my Etsy shop. To use your coupon please put "blog love" in the message to seller section at checkout and I will refund you 20%.

{Happy Halloween Giveaway} - Over $100 Worth of Spooky Goodies

And the winner is... twifanheather!!!

Congratulations, please email me at kristen @3littlebirdsboutique.com to claim your Halloween goodies.

Boo! Halloween is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with this season's hottest boutique goodies! Karis Kisses and 3 Little Birds Boutique have joined forces to offer you this jackpot of a Halloween collection. Throw a Halloween party in style with the entire Happy Halloween collection.

Included in the Happy Halloween Giveaway is:

~ Super sweet Karis Kisses toddler tutu in black, royal purple and festive orange tulle

~Adorable Karis Kisses hair bow...modern orange and black polka dot hair bow with black marabou accent

~ The entire Karis Kisses Happy Halloween DIY printable collection...printables include invitation, accent toppers in 6 styles, favor tags, water bottle wraps, Trick or Treat banner and candy table labels...all ready to be customized for you and emailed for you to print for your next party.

~ Beautiful 3 Little Birds Boutique custom hand stamped, sterling silver bat necklace with custom initial and cubic zirconia AND sterling silver bat earrings or black zirconia drops, your choice!

To Enter the Giveaway:

(only 1 is required, but you may enter 6 times by leaving a separate comment for each)

1) Become a follower of Karis Kisses and leave a comment letting us know you did. If you are already a follower, thank you - just leave a comment saying so and it will count as an entry.  

2) Become a follower of 3 Little Birds Boutique and leave a comment letting us know you did. If you are already a follower, thank you - just leave a comment saying so and it will count as an entry.

3) Become a fan "like" Karis Kisses on facebook and leave a comment letting us know you did. If you are already a fan, thank you - just leave a comment saying so and it will count as an entry.

4) Become a fan "like" 3 Little Birds Boutique on facebook and leave a comment letting us know you did. If you are already a fan, thank you - just leave a comment saying so and it will count as an entry.

5) post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment with a link

6) post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with a link

Don't forget to stop by Karis Kisses and enter the contest there as well! And, if you are a fan of 3 Little Birds Boutique on facebook enter our referral contest to win a $50 gift certificate to www.shop3littlebirds.etsy.com with the potential for added 2nd and 3rd place prizes! Check it out HERE!

*You must leave a separate comment for each entry on my blog letting me know you have done the specific step. You may enter up to 6 times, one for each option. Thank you for following 3 Little Birds Boutique! Good Luck!*

Winner will be chosen using random.org on Friday October 1st at 9:00 pm (PST). Any entries after this time will not be considered. Winner will be drawn from combined comments on Karis Kisses and 3 Little Birds Boutique blogs. Open to US Residents only.

{Thursday Photo Favorite} - A big HUGE thank you to Life...by Mandy Photography

 Mandy of Life...by Mandy Photography has captured our family photos since Kailey was 2 weeks old. Each time we have a photo session Mandy brings out a little more of Kailey's personality. We all have such a blast and leave with memories that will last forever. Thank you endlessly Mandy!

 Here are a few more of my favorites from the session.

A little boutique love

Teal "Alice" tutu from Tiny Belles Boutique

Kailey's "The Alice" headband from Dolce Vita Mia

My headband from The Vintage Rose Wraps

All featured on my favorite blog, The Tomkat Studio

{We Interrupt Crafty Monday To Bring You} - Halloween Fun, FREE Printables & Giveaway News!!!

 Hooray, I'm back! I missed you all!!! While I was away, Amanda of Karis Kisses and I got together and had loads of Halloween fun...I can't wait to share it with you in this jumbo blog post (make sure you keep reading for your freebie and important giveaway news:))). These first 2 pictures are my absolute favorite from our Halloween day; they simply warm my heart and get me in the mood for Fall (The tiny models are our daughters, Karis and Kailey). Karis Kisses and 3 Little Birds Boutique have just added our new Halloween collections to our shops and thought a little photo shoot was in order. The beautiful tablescape is courtesy of Amanda AND she is also offering all of you FREE Halloween printables. Keep reading to find out how to get yours today! 

Some of my favorites just added to my Etsy Shop.

And, drum roll please... your FREE Halloween party circle printables

There are several options to choose from to get your FREE printables and you only have to do one but please make sure to leave your email with your comment so we can send you the freebie! Need matching party printables? Visit Karis Kisses for the complete matching Halloween collection!

1) Become a FAN of 3 Little Birds Boutique on facebook then leave a comment here on my blog letting me know you did.

2) Become a FAN of Karis Kisses on facebook and leave a comment here on my blog letting me know that you did.

3) Become a follower on 3 Little Birds Boutique blog and leave a comment

here telling me that you did.

4) Become a follower on Karis Kisses blog and leave a comment

here telling me that you did.

5) Become a follower of Amanda's newest blog, Design on a Shoestring Budget

and leave a comment here telling me that you did.

6) Go to either Karis Kisses or 3 Little Birds Boutique shop and come back here

and leave a comment letting us know which piece is your favorite.

Make sure to check back VERY soon to enter our Halloween giveaway with over $100 worth of spooky goodies! You don't want to miss this one, Karis Kisses and 3 Little Birds Boutique have paired up to offer one lucky reader a Halloween jackpot!

{GIVEAWAY} - Enter Today!!!

UPDATE!!!

The winner of the giveaway is...

Comment #68 -  Party Box Design

Party Box Design said: I loooove the HAND STAMPED Swarovski Cupcake Necklace with Sterling Silver Custom Initial Charm.

Congratulations Party Box Design!!!

Please email me at kristen@3littlebirdsboutique.com to claim your prize

“philosophy: purity is natural. we come into this world with all the right instincts. we are innocent, and therefore perceive things as they should be, rather than how they are. our conscience is clear, our hands are clean, and the world at large is truly beautiful. it is at this time we feel most blessed. to begin feeling young again, we must begin with the most basic step of all; the daily ritual of cleansing.”

I mentioned philosophy purity made simple as my favorite face wash during our last giveaway. I love this stuff so much; I want one of my awesome readers to enjoy it too! I have been using it for over a year and still feel like I am in an upscale spa getting a facial each time I use it. The smell is rejuvenating and the hydrating texture feels like silk. Pair this with my new double drop pearl earrings and one of my best selling necklaces and you have yourself a little slice of heaven!

The gold or silver gift of purity includes:

8oz. philosophy purity made simple one step facial cleanser

14k gold filled initial disc on a 14k gold filled double rope chain

14k gold filled double drop freshwater pearl earrings

OR

8 oz. philosophy purity made simple one step facial cleanser

Sterling silver initial star on an 18" sterling silver ball chain with a freshwater pearl

Sterling silver double drop freshwater pearl earrings
 

To enter the giveaway (you may enter 5 times):

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  visit my Etsy Shop and leave a comment here on my blog telling me what your favorite item is

• become a fan "like" 3 Little Birds Boutique on Facebook and leave a comment here letting me know you did. (If you are already a fan, thank you! Leave a comment here saying you are already a fan and it will count as an entry)

• invite your Facebook friends to be a fan of 3 Little Birds Boutique on Facebook and leave a comment here letting me know you did.

• post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment with a link

• post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with a link

*You must leave a separate comment for each entry on my blog letting me know you have done the specific step. You may enter up to 5 times, one for each option. Thank you for following 3 Little Birds Boutique! Good Luck!*

Winner will be chosen using random.org on Sunday September 12th at 11:00 pm (PST). Any entries after this time will not be considered. Open to US Residents only.

 

"philosophy: believe in miracles"

{A Little Inspiration Sunday}

photo courtesy of Life...by Mandy Photography

I want to introduce you to the man behind my website, graphics, IT...well anything and everything technology related and the man of my dreams. I am so blessed by this man who inspires and amazes me everyday. Meet my husband Derek, the man you can't help but love. You already know him by all of my graphics, blog gadgets, countless photo/html edits and website additions. He works long hours at his real job and then comes home with a smile on his face and asks what he can help me with, love him! Soon, we will pack up and leave for vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC on an incentive trip he won for being so kick butt at his real job too! {Derek, words cannot express how happy I am to be your wife, thank you for loving me the way you do! You inspire every part of me.} 

Who inspires you? What have you been meaning to thank someone for that can't wait any longer? Today, take the time to write the words that have been laid on your heart. You'll be glad you did! Happy Inspiration Sunday! Don't forget to enter our killer giveaway {graphic courtesy of my hunky hubby Derek :)}

{Saturday Etsy Love} - Whitney Smith + Exciting Giveaway News!!

I searched for the perfect business card holder on Etsy, and ended up with this. :) No, really, I  put my business cards in this adorable bird cupcake holder. I am SO in love with the smile it puts on my face everytime I reach for one of my cards! I am also in love with several of Whitney's other designs, these are on my wish list.

Ahh, pure beauty! Whitney's pottery pieces are functional art, to check out more of her work, visit her Etsy Shop.

Shop News

I am going on vacation!!! Yeah! All current orders are going out in today's mail and any new orders and emails will be taken care of September 14th when I return. I am going to miss you all bunches, but while I am gone we are having another GIVEAWAY!!! So please participate, have fun and invite all of your friends to join!

Meet me back here soon for the details and don't forget, when I return there will also be FREE Halloween printables for everyone! Yipee!!!

{Friday Blog Obsession} - Craft O Maniac

It doesn't get any better than a blog obsession on a blog that has a craft obsession! Craftomaniac.blogspot.com not only has a craft addiction, but a Halloween craft addiction that she shares with everyone which just happens to include this adorable Hallowen Topiary I really want make! Click HERE for the full tutorial.

{Thursday Photo Favorite} - Sneak Peek

A teeny tiny look into the goodies coming your way! Amanda of Karis Kisses has designed FREE printables for all of you, coming soon!