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EDIT: Jewelry giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Janet Lee for submitting the randomly-chosen 598th entry. Life Is The Bubbles will be contacting you soon with instructions on how to claim your prize. I'm not ready to say goodbye to autumn yet. But winter is coming, so I better let it go. And bundle up, because the cold definitely bothers me. Even though winter is my least favorite season, its beauty can still send shivers up my spine. To celebrate the parts of it I do love, I've joined another giveaway hop. The generous mother-daughter team at Life is the Bubbles is providing my prize! One lucky entrant will win a $25 gift card to spend on fantasy jewelry and accessories, such as the Frozen purse charm above. Their delightful designs are inspired by Disney movies and the belief that with a little bit of pixie dust, life can become Magical. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win worldwide giveaway before 11:59pm EST on December 21, 2016. Be sure to...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Azl Sy for submitting the randomly-chosen 311th entry. Life Is The Bubbles will email you with how to claim your prize. Please don't start a war with your fellow blog readers! Only one of you will win these Captain America earrings for free from Life is the Bubbles , but it'll be by luck and not force. The antique silver earrings include a Tesseract Cube (an energy-source for world domination), a round Vibranium shield (Cap's primary weapon) and a motorcycle (Steve's ride). I was super excited to discover Brandy and Kathy's new Marvel Comics jewelry during their last giveaway. And now they're giving away a Steve Rogers prize to celebrate the release of the new "Captain America: Civil War" movie on May 6! And they're not the only ones. The film coincides with the launch of my online comic shop, so my husband are I are giving away a Captain America Hot Wheels car . Enter each giveaway to get ...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Amanda Smith for submitting the randomly-chosen 672nd entry. Life is the Bubbles will email you soon with how to claim your prize. Now that I've seen snow, I'm ready for winter to be over. I might just have to hibernate until spring! Good thing I have a huge jar of honey from when I visited Smoky Mountain Farms in Tennessee. But it won't last as long as the hunny sealed into Life is the Bubbles' magical bottle necklace so let's hope warm weather arrives soon. Brandy and Kathy are giving away a $35 gift card, which is enough to buy the adorable Winnie the Pooh necklace above AND another gift for a friend. Their handmade shop is overflowing with Disney-inspired jewelry that will fill you with childlike joy. As Pooh says, "Sometimes the smallest things take the most room in your heart." Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win worldwide giveaway before 11:59pm EST on February 20, 2016. Be su...

I possess several magic bottles filled with glitter and happy thoughts, thanks to the Life is the Bubbles shop! My favorite, of course, is a pixie dust necklace with a tinkling bell charm inspired by Tinkerbell. For as J.M. Barrie wrote in his Peter Pan novel, "All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust." Clap your hands if you believe you could win a magical necklace, too! Don't let your chance die. Fly straight on to enter Life is the Bubbles' Jewelry Giveaway before June 10, 2015. Disclaimer: I received this free necklace as a thank you gift for hosting a jewelry giveaway. If you think your creations would harmonize with my whimsical ramblings, learn how to sponsor a giveaway here .

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Evangelia Kollia for submitting the randomly-chosen 127th entry. Life is the Bubbles will email you soon with details on how to claim your prize. Handmade cuckoo clocks always fascinate me at faires, but I wouldn't want one squawking in my home. Owning a clock charm that's only sound would be the clang against my wire jewelry rack when put away is another story. Speaking of stories, I have another whale of a tale to tell today. Life is the Bubbles is giving away one magic bottle necklace of choice (up to $18 retail value) to one winner. Check the length of my nose if you think I'm lying! See? You really could win the Pinocchio jewelry above that's filled with glitter and wood shavings. Or let your conscience guide you to pick another pendant from dozens of other delightful designs inspired by Disney movies. <a href="http://blog.aquariann.com/2015/05/etsy-giveaway-jewelry-magic-bottle-necklace.html...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Mai Tran for submitting the randomly-chosen 842nd entry. I may have a taste for frugality, but you won't find me devouring deals instead of dinner with family on Thanksgiving. There will be plenty of time for holiday shopping on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Or you could score Christmas gifts even cheaper by winning great giveaways! To thank their customers for supporting them spread magic, the mother/daughter team at Life is the Bubbles is giving away a $35 gift card to their fantasy jewelry shop AND two free downloads of choice from their new Etsy shop, Main Street Printables . They've designed several signs inspired by Disney movies, Bible scriptures and other famous quotes. Many go hand in hand with words they inscribe on their magical bottle necklaces. For example, the perfect gift for a Lilo and Stitch fan would be the Hawaiian necklace above and a framed print of Ohana printable art , ...

The waters around me rarely ripple when celebrities die, but Robin Williams' death was a tidal wave. Although I don't know much about him behind the actor that made me laugh a lot as a child, I was sad to hear his brilliant light was extinguished so suddenly. If you ever contemplate committing suicide, I hope you'll remember his character's parting quote from one of my favorite childhood movies, Hook , "To live... to live would be an awfully big adventure." Earth has boundless treasures to explore for souls searching for an escape. When reality disappoints, we even have other worlds to visit in our imagination! And you don't have to find the second star to the right and fly all night to reach Neverland - simply pick up a J.M. Barrie book . His Peter Pan tales have caused many happy thoughts, several of which have been dreamt real on Etsy. Something as small as wearing Neverland jewelry could give someone a lift on down days. 1. Wire Wrapped NEVERLAND ...

Don't fall like an icicle, but I may have been the last Disney fan to finally see the Frozen movie last weekend. Although it didn't make my top 10 list for animated films, I was definitely dazzled by all the sparkly snow scenes. I'm not wishing away summer after the harsh winter we had, but I couldn't resist searching Etsy for famous quotes from the movie. These silver snowflake necklaces shone brightly in a blizzard of Frozen jewelry. 1. LET IT GO Disney's Frozen Magical Snowflake Charm Necklace by Life is the Bubbles 2. Disney's Frozen Necklace Olaf Quote by Charmed Designs By JC 3. Custom Handstamped "Frozen" Quote Necklace - Let It Go by Brushed and Polished 4. Hand Stamped Frozen Necklace - Some People are Worth Melting For by Katy Ryan Designs Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in ...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Francine Anchondo for submitting the randomly-chosen 1493rd entry. Summer is here, but you won't catch me sunbathing for long! I usually last less than 5 minutes (and that's after slathering my fair skin with at least SPF 70 sunscreen) at the beach before cooling off in the ocean. Come on in, the water's fine - Life is the Bubbles is giving away a $35 gift card to their Disney-inspired shop. Follow Dory's advice to just keep swimming and you'll find even more adorable bottle jewelry like the Nemo necklace above. Whether you prefer to hang out under the sea with Ariel or sail above the waves with Captain Hook, there's plenty of summer fun to have with the Disney crew. Stay the course for magical jewelry ahead! <a href="http://blog.aquariann.com/2014/07/disney-nemo-jewelry-giveaway-gift-card.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee329/aqua...

A heatwave hit Delaware just a few days before the summer solstice. Round and round, I kept hearing warnings from the news media to stay hydrated. If you need help remembering to drink this season, take a page from Alice in Wonderland's book. Simply surround yourself with terrific things that tell you to "Drink Me" like these cute tea party accessories I found on Etsy. 1. Drink Me Alice in Wonderland Gift Tags by Crafty Pagan 2. DRINK ME Pink Floral China Teacup Charm by Open Hand Jewelry Art 3. Alice in Wonderland Set of 4 Drink Me Stacking Tea Cups by More Than Porcelain 4. Alice in Wonderland Drink Me Bottle Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with my whimsical ramblings, please consider supporting my blog and becoming an advertiser .

My excitement for the Strawberry Festival has been plumping up since I first mentioned it in my strawberry manicure post on Monday. Tomorrow I may pop after devouring the strawberry shortcake! I'm hoping to find some local jam to satisfy my cravings through the summer season, too. But first, I couldn't resist the temptation to see what fruit jams were available from Etsy sellers around the world. Although there's plenty of edible jam options that made my mouth water, the strawberry jam jewelry was what caught my attention. The homemade eye candy is very, berry cute. 1. Strawberry Jam Blue Ribbon Earrings by Life is the Bubbles 2. Strawberry Jam Jar Necklace by Clay and Clasp 3. Strawberry Jam Doughnut Earrings by Dreaming Chameleon 4. Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich Earrings by Shay Aaron Miniatures Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , an enchanting blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you th...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Evangelia Kollia for submitting the randomly-chosen 298th entry. Guess what's up, buttercups! The ladies at Life is the Bubbles have opened a new handmade shop to sell magical jewelry inspired by mythical worlds that weren't spawned by Disney's magic movie wand. To celebrate, they're giving one lucky fan a $35 gift card to Fandom Magic . Being a fangirl, of course I was excited to see sections for Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Tolkien's Middle Earth. But my twoo wuv is the Princess of the Bride collection! I grew up with a colossal crush on Westley, the dreadfully charming pirate with an immunity to iocane powder. If I were the winner, I'd probably pick a magical bottle necklace based on that fantasy movie, but you can choose .... as you wish. <a href="http://blog.aquariann.com/2014/04/magical-jewelry-giveaway-gift-card-contest.html" target="_blank"><img src="htt...

Sleeping Beauty was my first favorite Disney movie, until Aladdin and his magic carpet charmed my chubby heart at age 10. Aurora's beauty and magically color-changing gown may have impressed me as a child, but as I grew older, I found myself rooting for Maleficent instead. But you probably already guessed that she is now one of my favorite Disney characters, villain or not. She transforms into a dragon, for goodness' sake! Or shall I say evil's sake, considering she's the Mistress of All Evil? The new Maleficent movie better not disappoint me into breathing fire! I've been waiting for a live action film for years, and finally the release date of May 30 is only a month away. The occasion calls for dressing up, so I soared around Etsy in search of delightfully dark fashions for the premiere. (Or next Halloween, if you're not that daring during daylight. ;) These adult Maleficent costume accessories pushed their way past the prince and the brambles. 1. Handc...

Considering all the green glitz and gold glamor of Mardi Gras, it's strange that I haven't ever dressed up to celebrate the carnival season. Sure, I've went dancing at bars and been hit in the head by a rainbow of Mardi Gras beads from the band, but half-heartedly wearing those free necklaces doesn't count. This year I'll at least take advantage of the excuse to wear even more purple glitter to work on Fat Tuesday. And perhaps next year I'll be prepared to party in true New Orleans fashion! The handmade shops on Etsy offer quite a parade of shiny options. I had a ball browsing through masquerade costume accessories and miniature mask jewelry. 1. Mardi Gras Mister Earrings by I Heart Carrot Cake 2. Green with Gold Accents Mardi Gras Mask by Signature Art Works 3. Shimmery Blue And Lavender Leather Mask by Beadmask 4. New Orleans Square Mardi Gras Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Beadmask and Life is the Bu...

I wouldn't want to play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, but I can't deny she has a mean fashion style! Of course, she doesn't have to worry about price when choosing an outfit - she just threatens to behead everyone until she gets the fancy finery she wants. If you want to dress like the queen without murdering your morality or spending a fortune, follow me down the rabbit hole to a Wonderland of handmade options on Etsy. From fantasy crowns to magic wands, accessorizing a unique costume fit for a queen is no longer just a daydream for girls like Alice. 1. Queen of Hearts Costume Bra by Just Lust 2. Queen of Hearts Crown for Halloween Costume by Lil’ Luxe 3. Queen of Hearts Tutu by Tiara's Boutique 4. Queen of Hearts Magical Staff Necklace by Life is the Bubbles Disclaimer: This post was inspired by Life is the Bubbles , a wonderful blog sponsor that pays for advertising space and featured listings like above. If you think your items would fit in with...

Daydreaming of a white Christmas? Branch out to Beadmask , Athenianaire and Life is the Bubbles for winter decor and white jewelry. Beadmask's oak leaf ornaments will turn Christmas trees even greener with envy. The handmade oak leaves were cut and sculpted from quality tooling leather. Each hand-carved shape was painted in silver or white, then sealed with a protective top coat and dusted with ultrafine glitter. The elegant ornaments measure about 3" each. They hang from organdy ribbon ties, looped through silver toned eyelets. The listing is for one leaf, but four are currently available. Winged Art by Athenianaire's framed white butterfly will take your breath away faster than the cold weather. A morpho catenarius argentinus flutters forever in a 6x6" double glass frame that shows both sides of the stunning specimen. The real butterfly wings are pearl white, but shimmer a pale blue in different angles like snow. Eyespots peek through the back of the semi-t...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Samantha Port for submitting the randomly-chosen 480th entry. Soon snow will blanket many lands in beauty. If your dreams of a white Christmas rarely come true in your climate, your luck could change this holiday season. Life is the Bubbles is gifting a $35 gift card to one winner. That's enough to buy the snowflake bottle necklace above AND a pair of magical snowballs earrings . Or if you've had enough of the cold weather already, choose jewelry inspired by Disney movies that are told in a warmer part of the globe. From an Arabian Nights necklace to a Pirates of the Caribbean charm bracelet, there's plenty of designs to help you think hotter than hot thoughts this winter. <a href="http://blog.aquariann.com/2013/11/jewelry-giveaway-magic-snowflake-necklace.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee329/aquariann/blog/giveaways/125x125-lifeisthebubbles3...

My schedule is still reeling from falling back for the end of daylight savings, but I do know it's time for sponsor shout-outs! Branch out to Life is the Bubbles , Beadmask , Purple Peacock Jewels and Athenianaire for autumn accessories to decorate your body and home in orange. Life is the Bubbles' magic bottle necklace will have you singing with all the voices of the mountain. The corked bottle is filled with a multitude of glitter to echo all the colors of the wind. As if you didn't already gather that the piece was inspired by Disney's Pocahontas movie, the tree charm symbolizes Grandmother Willow. The pendant hangs from a 19.5" bronze chain that closes with a heart toggle clasp. Beadmask's leather leaf fork will look scrumptious in your hair during the harvest season. Quality tooling leather was hand carved to resemble an oak leaf and twigs. Then she painted the leather in a range of warm browns and golds for autumn. Pheasant and rooster feathers w...

Unless you're color blind, you've probably noticed that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Branch out to Beadmask , Athenianaire , Purple Peacock Jewels and Life is the Bubbles for pink jewelry and costume accessories. Beadmask's leather masquerade mask will make you the prettiest pink fairy at a breast cancer awareness fundraiser or Halloween costume party. The simple design is painted in pearlescent bubblegum pink with shimmering peach accents, then dusted with ultrafine glitter for even more sparkle. The handcrafted leather mask measures about 5.5" x 11" and ties with gorgeous stretch lace straps. It's part of an open-ended series that she offers in every color of the rainbow. Athenianaire's pink butterfly necklace is even beautiful from the back. The double-sided glass pendant features a swiveling bail to show off both sides of a Citharias aurorina butterfly wing. The delicately small butterfly is known for his bright pink and clear win...

Leaves may not be turning yet, but the sun is setting sooner and sooner and washing the world in gold just before the night blots out the light. Branch out to Purple Peacock Jewels , Athenianaire , Life is the Bubbles and Beadmask for golden yellow jewelry for autumn. Oh là là! Purple Peacock Jewel's art nouveau earrings are so stunning they could stop traffic in Paris. A tiny topaz glass opal cabochon is carefully mounted in each antique brass setting. The delicately decorative design is reminiscent of the art nouveau elements that one of my favorite artists, Alfonse Mucha, painted so intricately. The nickel-free earposts are embellished by small dangles with matching faceted beads. Athenianaire's real butterfly wing necklace will migrate any outfit from boring to beautiful. The lovely yellow pendant flutters from an adjustable lanyard in black. The pattern is preserved out of a Delias Hyparete butterfly wing from Thailand. The specimen was purchased from a legal cons...