http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog Random Acts of Bling Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:13:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Butterflies can symbolize hope. They start out as a weird caterpillar thing that I can only assume is ugly. (I've never seen one.) After much growth & struggle they turn into a butterfly. Every week I give away jewelry at random to try & remind people that they are special ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/30/free-butterfly-ring/ Update: This contest is now closed. The random number generator chose Sarah to win. A new contest will start on Monday. I've often heard a random act of kindness likened to a pebble. The pebble may be small, but when you throw it in water, it creates ripples, ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/23/free-pearl-sterling-flower-earrings/ Update:  This contest is now closed & a new random act of bling will start on Monday. I don't know where this saying came from but my Grandma & Dad have both always said "You can't do everything but you must do something" It's so easy for me to get overwhelmed ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/16/free-mop-earrings/ Sharon M was chosen by the random number generator to win the black pearl necklace. She has such an awesome story & be sure & check out her website refugeecrafts as well. A new contest will start on Monday thanks to everyone who left such fantastic comments. ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/14/black-pearl-necklace-winner/ Update:  This contest is now closed, thanks to all those who entered.  A new contest will start on Monday "When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember and be kind to someone else. And it'll become like a wildfire." -Whoopi Goldberg. I started giving jewelry away at random ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/09/free-black-pearl-necklace/ I went to a shoe party tonight. It's kinda like a tupperware party with shoes. I loved all of the bright colors of shoes. Like most other people I buy gold, brown or black shoes. It was so fun to just relax & try on green, ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/07/orange-pearl-earrings-winner/ Update:  This contest is now closed. Never fear, a new one will start on Monday. I was watching this show about the running of the brides last night. Apparently, all these women gather for a semi annual sale at a wedding dress shop in Boston. They then proceed to run, grab, ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/06/02/free-orange-pearl-earrings/ Update:  This contest is now closed.  Check back on Monday for a new contest. I forgot to post Random Acts of Bling today because it felt like Saturday, not Monday. I hope everyone had a good holiday. Random Acts of Bling is a take on Random Acts of Kindness that I ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/05/27/free-pink-pearl-earrings-contest/ The random number generator randomly number generated the numbers like it does so well & came up with a winner. That sentence didn't work out as well as I had hoped. Anyways, the free turquoise beads go to Carrie with her comment: This would make my day to win the beads. ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/05/24/turquoise-beads-winner/ Update: This contest is now closed, thanks to all who entered! A new contest will start on Monday.Random Acts of Bling in a nutshell is where I give away a piece of jewelry at random that will hopefully remind someone that they are special. The winner can either ... http://blingonashoestringjewelry.com/blog/2008/05/19/free-turquoise-beads/