Introducing Lisa Leonard. Do you know her jewelry yet? Well, you’d be delighted to, because she and her jewels are gorgeous. Very hip, very simple, very now, very easy to wear.
And Lisa? Lisa is one of those people who you could find creating necklaces in the back of her high school class. A real person who just loves making things. You can tell by her style and detailing that she’s been at it for a while. However, she told me that she only ‘seriously’ started to make jewelry after her first son was born. Thank goodness she did, as her work is truly lovely.
Give-Away: $50 Gift Certificate
Today, Lisa is allowing me to give a $50 gift certificate away on her behalf to spend in her online store. I am just over the moon. Details on how to enter in the contest below.
Believe!
When you see Lisa’s work (see showcase below & her website), you probably be as amazed as I am that she’s never taken any formal classes or received special training in jewelry making. I guess, she made this ‘Believe’ tag for herself…?! Because, that’s what she did: she just believed in her self, AND just went for it!
Part of Our Creative Community
Lisa aims to create simple, lovely pieces that can be worn with jeans or your little black dress. She just wants each piece to meaningful and so she allows you to completely customize each piece of jewelry, hand-stamped with your kids’ names or a special phrase or verse. So that you’ll love to touch your necklace throughout the day and reflect on your husband and your sweet kids.
Lisa explains:
“Each piece I create is a work of art—hand cut, hammered, polished, drilled and assembled with care. I am inspired by other artists–painters, scrap bookers, clothing designers and poets. I also love to soak up nature-the sky, the sea, the green hills. I let all these ideas and images swirl around in my mind and then I create. When an idea hits me I sketch it out and play until the perfect design comes together.”
Some of My Favorite Jewels
I want to showcase some of her pieces, i.e. my favorites on her site now:
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1. Finally some really good jewelry for man: husbands, boyfriends and DADS! I love that key ring that says: “my daddy is superhero” (+ kids names). Which father would not like to get that? Tip: If you want to order something for Fathers Day, TODAY is the last day to ensure it will arrive in time. |
2. There’s something right about a family tree, a sweet water pearl and kids names… I don’t know exactly what it is, but it’s a match. btw. There are lots of ‘hearts + custom words’ jewels on her site, and and if you like me are into hearts, you’ll need a bit of dilly-dallying in Lisa’s shop before you can come up with your absolute favorite… |
3. I say #3 if I were to win the gift certificate (which I’m not, because YOU are), this is what I would put the money towards: A magic wand! Fancy that ….. |
4. Numbered Necklaces: birthdays, wedding dates, anniversaries, or just a simple 1, 2, 3 kids. How fun. Lisa customizes each piece and you can add whatever word you like. |
How to Enter
the Contest
1. One Entry to Win: leave a thoughtful comment answering this question: After visiting Lisa Leonard’s website, tell us how would you use your $50 gift certificate? In other words, what’s YOUR favorite piece of jewelry on her site?
All US & Canadian residents may enter Lisa’s giveaway: – regardless of age, relationship, sex, or creed – except for members of our immediate family (ie, those living in our households, as in significant other/children).
You must include your email address in your comment to qualify.
Additional Chances to Win
You may submit additional entries to have more chances to win. Additional entries are always optional and EACH ONE MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT to count.
2. One Entry to Win: Like FineCraftGuild dotcom Page at Facebook
3. One Entry to Win: Be-Friend Rose at Facebook
4. One Entry to Win: Sign up for our Newsletter using the form on the right of this page. If you’re already subscribed, leave us a comment also.
5. One Entry to Win: Follow Lisa on Twitter. You can leave a comment too, if you already follow Lisa.
For any of these action to qualify as an additional chance to win, leave a comment for each telling us about it. Remember to add your email address in each comment.
Duration of the Contest
This contest will be open for 1 week exactly from the date & time of this post.
How We Choose Winners
The winner of this giveaway will be randomly selected. Winners are notified via email and are given to 48 hours to respond in order to claim prize. You must respond to your email to claim the prize. I will probably also announce the winner right here at the bottom of this post in a week’s time. Hopefully, that’s YOU!
Contest Fine Print
No person may enter any contest more than once, by just using multiple email addresses. Entrants must enter using the correct email address, and other specific entry information requested. We are not responsible for and will not consider incomplete or incorrect entries. All invalid contest entries, including comments, will be deleted.
The contest winners will be contacted at the email address used to enter the contest, and the person receiving and replying to the winner announcement email will be considered the winner unless they specify another person within the reply email as the winner. Winners are given to 48 hours to respond in order to claim prize. If I do not get a response within 48 hours, a new prize winner will be chosen.
The contest sponsor will mail the contest prize to the address supplied by the recipient of the winner announcement email. Winners must not contact sponsor directly, or the prize will be forfeited.
Meanwhile, Come Back TOMORROW!
Why? Tomorrow we’re pre-opening our WEEKLY * Fine Craft Guild * DIY Tutorial * linky party.
Come join in and leave us a link to your best DIY tutorial and check out the wonderful projects made by others.
Tote Bag Tutorial Monday
We’ll have another great tutorial for you, next week Monday. Meanwhile, browse our tote bag articles with tutorials, patterns and ideas:
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Inspiration from Anthropologie’s New Arrivals
Free Designer Tote Bag Pattern – Strips and Tassels
Betsey Johnson Bag – Roses and Ribbons
Free Pattern Crochet Briefcase
9 Eco-friendly Fancy & Functional Bag Designs & Tutorials
Refashioned Bag Ideas
Excellent Design TOTE BAG Free Tutorial
This designer jewelry article is featured in a number of craft parties that are well worth a visit. Follow the link here.
CONTEST CLOSED; in process of finding the winner…
this is a non-paid article.
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I absolutely love the Banner necklace — so delicate and petite. I actually own one of her Oval Monogram necklaces — which I love!!
I already follow Lisa on twitter — I am @celeste_w
I would use it towards a jumble of charms necklace! Her designs are amazing!!!!
Already a follower here and went to Lisa’s site and love the “Iluminate” necklace which you also have pictured here.
Now following Lisa on Twitter!
I love the teenie tiny initials necklace!
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Oh so hard to choose a favorite! I would get the Illuminate necklace or the Sterling ring with my husband’s name and our wedding date inscribed on it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
My favorite is the teenie tiny initials necklace.
I love the teeny tiny initial necklace! All of the jewelry is beautiful though!
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Oh I just adore her sweet and simple birdie necklace. It is truly a sweet tweet. My fingers are crossed.
I love the “you are loved” necklace! so simple and sweet!
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I like the thing sterling cuff.
I like the dewdrops necklace.
Such a tough choice. I think I like the jumble of charms. Great stuff!
I’d get the From Up Here necklace.
The “from up here” necklace and the “you’re the cream in my coffee” are both darling! From up here is my fave, though!
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Every Corner of My Heart – that’s the necklace I would get. Love Lisa’s simple style.
Love the cream freshwater pearl earrings
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I would use it towards pearl earrings..How pretty!!!!
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I would go for the necklaces…All of them are soooo nice!
Love the Little Lady necklace with the lady bug on it!
Absolutely love the open circle bracelet…..there is something so simple and yummy about it!
I love Lisa’s work! It is beautiful. My favorite piece of jewelry is the Whoo do you love piece! Owls are SOO CUTE!
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Love the “from up here” necklace. It’s so hard to choose though!
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I love the little feet necklace and I would love to have it with my sons name stamped on it!
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I already follow lisa on twitter @getinonthewins
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Love the “Sea Star” necklace, and thats what I would def. get!
I would choose the Family Tree necklace… love it!
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I went to the website and choices, choices! I love the magic wand but I would probably go with the pewter heart wall hanging or maybe the keychain, I love the believe.. it makes you think…well, it makes me think of fantasy….happy thoughts!
Thanks for the giveaway,
Amie
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Wow what a beautiful store,well father’s day is around and its really difficult to shop for guys so i would love to buy rectangle keychain saying my dad is super hero seen here http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/men-s-jewelry/rectangle-keychain.html as Father’s Day gift to my hubby.
Thanks for the giveaway
Hugs
Shahana
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Ok… i have dreamed of winning a Lisa Leonard design piece! So I KNOW what I would love to have… the wish necklace… oh my… but, truly, I would take anything she created!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love the family tree!!
My favorite LL piece? There are soooooooo many! I have a wish list going for hubby since our anniversary is coming up next month! So if I had to narrow it down to JUST ONE…I would choose the Mama necklace. Because our girls have always called me mama, not mommy or anything else and I love it! I think its so endearing:)
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I love the mama necklace. It would be a great gift for my mom. I love all the jewelry on Lisa’s page. Just amazing!
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It’s so hard to choose! I think I’d choose the Leather Cuff with my husband and my name on it. Cute!
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I LOVE the dewdrops necklace!!!!
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I like the family tree necklace, as well as the aqua stone earrings. So pretty!
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It’s so hard to choose…I do like the vintage frames necklace. And a ton of other things!
I love the open circle necklace!
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I love her ‘Sterling Stackable Ring’ here: http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/other-sweet-things/stackable-rings.html
So awesome! <3
i love the mama necklace!!!!
Has the winner been announced? I must have missed it!
Well, If not, you can just pick me!
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