Monday, April 22, 2013

I'm late, I'm late, for a very important (reveal) date...

A Very Merry Unbirthday Party!

 
Please accept my humble apology for being so very late to this party.  Circumstances of my life last week made my brain mush and the party slipped my mind.  But enough about that, that's for a later post, let's get on with the PARTY!
 
Just what the heck is a Very Merry Unbirthday?  Well, it's a swap and hop to celebrate your birthday even if your birthday isn't in the month that we d the swap.  Make sense?  So you send your partner jewelry in her birthstone colors and she does the same.  There you have it, fun UN birthday gifts for all!
 
I am a November birthday girl and so my birthstone is topaz.  I remember as a child how much I disliked my yellow birthstone, lol.  Then somewhere in my twenties blue topaz became an acceptable alternative to the traditional yellow and I no longer hated my birthstone.  As I have aged I have learned to like the yellow topaz almost as much as the blue. 
 
My partner for this swap was the talented and very generous Renetha of Lamplight Crafts. Renetha sent me this very lovely package.  I wish I would have thought to include a card for her in the package I sent (next time I will remember to do this).  Thank you so very much for these thoughtful gifts Renetha :).
 
The gift bag contained these lovely little packages...
 
And inside those were these TWO very yummy pairs of earrings...
Don't you just love this fall colored bling?  These are have citrine drops, ruby gemstone rondelles, and those mirrory 24k gold fumed lampwork beads.
 
Pretty sure I will be wearing these blue blingies all through spring and summer!  This pair features blue topaz drops, light blue lampwork beads by Studio Jules and silver plated findings.  By the way, I have to mention I really like these earring cards too.
 
Thanks also to Shelley and Marlene for putting this all together.  And, if you weren't already aware Shelley also heads up a noble cause, JillysBeadPosse  on facebook, head on over there to see what it's all about.
 
Oh, and don't forget to visit the other participants in the hop if you haven't already! 
 
 Ali McCarthy www.northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com  You are here
Alicia Marinache www.allprettythings.ca
Joana Perez Stribel www.facebook.com/lasjoyasdejana
 

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13 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, I love those! I'm very challenged when it comes to making earrings, so I love getting them. She really made some beauties!

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    1. AliMcApril 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      Thay are just lovely, my pics don't really do them the justice they deserve.

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  2. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Such wonderful goodies! My birthday is in November too! It's a good thing I don't have pierced ears, or I just might be hunting you down!!! Hope things have calmed down for you, and so glad you had fun with our little surprise party.

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    1. AliMcApril 26, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      Thanks to you and Shelley for hosting this shingig! Things are usually in flux here, but the last two days have been thankfully quiet.

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  3. Deelitful Boudoir PhotographyApril 22, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    YAY! Pretty earrings Lucky you to get paired with Renetha!! Happy Unbirthday!!

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  4. lamplight craftsApril 22, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    A Very Merry Belated Unbirthday to you! Glad you like the earrings. Those earring cards were pre-cut tags I picked up in the scrapbooking area at Michaels. Punch holes and they are ready to go.

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    1. CheriApril 23, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      The earring cards are awesome... love the colors! earrings you send her are great too!
      Cheri











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  5. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Beauty earrings.
    Janeen Burlingame

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  6. NaviguesserApril 22, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Don't worry about being late, it was worth the wait they are gorgeous earrings.

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  7. CheriApril 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I love the blue ones and the earring cards are great! Love the colors of them...
    Cheri

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  8. CreekHiker / HollysFollyApril 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful! I hated my March birthstone as a child but grew to love it too!

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  9. AliMcApril 26, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Thank you all for visiting. And a special thanks again to Renetha for the spectacular gifts :)

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