Wantable box 3 month giveaway!

I have been wanting to try Wantable Makeup box.. and the jewelry box for a while but my current subscriptions are more then enough and I am happy with them all so I don't want to cancel one to try a new and then I saw that they are having a giveaway, you can win up to 3 months it looks likes :)

I thought I'd share so enter here!

If you get the box, how do you like it?

It is a must have?
Ends 6.25.13

Subscription Box Discounts List

This list will be updated on my new blog from now on (7.21.13) feel free to stop by for all the new goodies added!

 I made a whole list of all the subscriptions I've found and since that list is getting pretty big I decide to make a cheat sheet with the promo codes and discounts offered, I know when I am trying something out for the first time I always like to see if I can get it a little cheaper just in case I do not like it. I am still updating the list and will continue to do so as I find more. 

You can find my whole list that I update a couple times a month with new boxes, discounts, more information & taking off the boxes no longer around here.

Beauty Boxes:
~Birchbox:
$10/month. Receive 4-6 hand-picked beauty and lifestyle samples, delivered to your door each month.  You can review the samples you receive on a monthly basis to earn points in their shop.  Use code “RTR10″ to save $10 on your $35 purchase. Or “20foryou” to save 20% of your purchase of $50+.

~Julep Maven:
$19.99/month. Each box will feature over $40 worth of never-before-released polishes, cutting edge treatments and cult favorites, including at least two seasonal and style-specific nail colors. (You can see my Julep reviews here)  Use code “FREEBOX” to get your first box for $.01.

Fashion / Lifestyle:

~PopSugar Must Have Box:
$35/month. PopSugar editors curate an exciting monthly box full of fun must-have picks across fashion, beauty, home decor, fitness, and more delivered right to your door. The monthly box targets women ages 18-40 and features full-size products and premium items including tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands consumers have yet to discover. Products included are worth over $100.  Use code “REFERFRIENDS” to save $5 off your first box or “INSIDER” to get your first month free on a six month subscription. 

~Twistband Club
$10/month. Offers 3,6 and 12 month subscriptions. Each box will contain a mix of Twistband products that will equal a $12-$16 value. You will always get hair ties, but they also may include headbands, shoelaces or fun new products they introduce. Use code PRETTYNEW to get free shipping when you sign up. 

~Bleu Box

$24.99-$49.99/month. Pick between a silver ($50 value) and gold ($100 value) box. Monthly jewelry and accessories subscription box. Members also receive a 10% discount off of everything in store during the duration of their subscription. They also have a Try Me box and a Canada box for $30. Can be canceled at anytime with an email. $5-$10 off first box no code needed!

Miscellaneous:
~Le Parcel:
$15/month. Each Parcel comes with a selection of 30 pads / tampons of the brand(s) of your choice, chocolate and a special gift. You can even pick when the box arrives every month. Use code"FAMILYDBD" for 35% off your order. 

Babies / Moms:
~Bluum:
$14.90/month. A hand picked-selection of essential products for you and your baby. Memberships also include an annual subscription to Family Fun or Parents magazine.  Try code “PLFVIP” to save 50% on your first box.

Kids:
~BabbaBox:
$29.99/month. A subscription box delivered monthly with ALL the physical materials plus know-how content to really engage with your kids. Each month features a new theme-based box filled with activities, knowledge, and experiences that encompass all the ways kids love to learn!   Use code “WNL50″ to save 50% off your first box.
~Kiwi Crate:
$19.95/month. Crates are designed around fun themes and filled with all of the materials and inspiration for hands-on projects for kids ages 3-7. Explore with arts & crafts, science activities, imaginative play, and more.  Use code “GIFT” to save $5 off new gift subscriptions.

~Green Kid Crafts:
$19.50/month. Every Discovery Box comes with 3 exciting projects designed to build creativity, boost confidence and engage children with nature.  Use code “BLOGGY” to save 15% off your entire subscription.

~Little Passports:
 $11.95/month. Little Passports offers a U.S. and a World subscription that allow your child to follow Sam and Sofia on their exciting adventures around the USA and the world. Little Passports inspire a love and understanding of the world as your child learns about a geography, history, culture, and language in a fun and memorable way.  Try code “JUNE10″ to save 10% off your order.

Fitness:
~Bulu Box:
$10/month. 4 to 5 nutritional supplements from top brands. Includes a new mix of products for both men and women, including vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, meal replacement, diet, energy, protein, detox, digestion, sexual health, herbs, natural remedies, endurance and more.  Use code “FIT411″ to get your first box free.

~Kona Kase:
$15/month. Kona Kase is a subscription service delivering premium endurance nutrition samples right to your doorstep, monthly. Each Kase has an assortment of premium endurance nutrition samples from gels to bars to liquids and more. Each Kase aims to help you fuel peak performance.  Use code “KKDEC” to save 50% off your first Kase.

Kid’s Clothing:
~Wittlebee:
$39.99/month. A customized monthly box of children’s clothing based on your personal preferences in gender, color, sizes and geographic location. Box includes six items and has a retail value of $100 or more.  Use code “BLUUM” to save $15 on your first box.

Food / Snacks:
~Graze:
$5/week. Once a week you will receive healthy custom picked box for you with your taste in mind.
 Get your first box free with invite code "GLGGC3V" and if you stick with it till fifth box you'll get that one free too. *This box is new and is invite only.  My invite code may not be active right now if they are full.
~Chef's Box:
Foodie Pages offers a delicious food box subscription service, delivered to Canadian customers monthly and curated by a different top Canadian chef each month. Use code “CHEFSBOX10” to save $10 on your first box.
~Nature Box:
$19.95/month. A monthly box which includes a selection of five full-sized packages of nutritionist-approved snacks that taste great.  Use code “FB50″ to save 50% off your first box.

~Love With Food:
$12/month. Love With Food is dedicated to helping you discover great food for a great cause. Every month, Love With Food Box members receive a curated box filled with 8+ unique gourmet food items. Each box brings new delights, with bites that vary based on seasonal themes. Use code "FUNNYFACECRAN" to get your first box free.

Pets:

~Spoiled Rotten Box:

 $24.99/month. A monthly gift club for loving pet parents. Every month, your pet (dog or cat) will be sent a box of amazing hand-picked treats, toys and accessories. Every box is stuffed full with $40 worth of products for only $24.99 a month. Use code “SRB9″ to save $5 off your first box.
~Bugsy’s Box:
$29/month. Each Bugsy’s Box includes 5 to 7 items which are a variety of high quality, hand picked, well reviewed dog treats, toys, care items, healthy supplements, accessories and more surprises such as coupons which are often included as a bonus.  Use code “ADDICTION” to save 30% off your first month.

Crafts / Hobby:

~Mystery Tackle Box:
 $15/month. Mystery Tackle Box is a monthly subscription service that introduces both beginner and expert anglers to new fishing lures and tackle. In addition to receiving fishing lures, you will also receive a “bait card” that will explain a little more about each bait you receive. Use code “GET499″ to save $10 on any box.
Eco Friendly:
~Conscious Box:
$19.95/month. A monthly delivery of pure and sustainable products that are handpicked from businesses that care for the planet. 50% OFF discount for any Conscious Box subscription Use code: DISCOVERNATURAL
Adult:
~The Fantasy Box
 $34-$159. An adult box. Every Fantasy Box will contain products directly related to the fantasy you're going to be playing out. The products are high-quality, full-sized, carefully selected, and vetted. They will include everything from lingerie and toys, to novelties and everyday items you may have never expected. Use my code VRYENCH to get 20% off your first box!
 

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Valentine's Day Rose Bud Bracelet

Valentine's Day Rose Bud Bracelet

This is a cheap and cheerful bracelet for Valentine's day, it is also very easy to make. I plan on wearing a black dress with black tights and black pumps on my Valentine's date with my fiance so I needed some color other then my red hair. I bought this pink and glitter ribbon at a local fabric store but with a few dots of glue with your glue gun and some loose glitter your ribbon can look just like mine.

What you will need. 

Ribbon.

Chain/clasp or a ready chain bracelet. 

(I used two types of gold tone chain bought on etsy)

Head pins.

Few tools. 

(check the link below about wire wrapping to see the tools I use)

Pearls.

(You can find the head pins and faux pearls at a local crafts store)

Glue gun.

You can see how I did the rose bud with this tutorial.

Set your rose aside. 

Wire wrap your pearls on half the front of the bracelet, leave a little space on one side free of pearls to put your rose. 

You can see how I do wire wrapping here in my older post here, just

With your heated glue gun add a good amount of glue to the back of the rose and press it on the chain. You can add some extra glue to the back of the rose ones on to over the other side of the chain if you feel it is needed. 

You can also sew on a jump ring or two to the back of the rose if you don't feel the glue is good enough. I have done bracelets like this for others before and just the glue was fine. If I was giving it to a kid I probably would sew it on though.

Try it on and add a pew more pearls if needed or to the other side of the rose if that tickles your fancy.

Once you are happy with it you are done.

If you like ribbon jewelry check out this bracelet tutorial I did here.

Hope you enjoy! 

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

I am going to make another soon so if you would like me to do a step by step picture tutorial just leave a comment below and I will update! 

Also, follow me on bloglovin' to know when the update is up!

How to make a bridal inspired ribbon pearl bracelet.

I am recently engaged and have been thinking about what kind of jewelry I would like to wear on my wedding. I love pearls and ribbon so this is what I came up with for my first test drive. If I do decide to go with this looks I will do a light green (to go with our colors) and give the rest to my wedding party so we all match.

What you will need.
Ribbon, beads, jump rings, clasp, caps, fishing line or beading thread, scissors,pencil, adhesive, needle and measuring tape.

You may need to make adjustments depending on the size of beads you are using.
I used caps and added chain to my bracelets but you can just use the ribbon it you like. 
1. With your pencil, mark every inch with a dot on the ribbon.
2. Thread your needle with wire.
3. Tie a knot around a jump ring with the wire.
4. Thread on the cap charm.
5. Start threading the ribbon after the cap is in place, add some adhesive to the ribbon and cap so they stick.
6. Start treading on the beads and dots on the ribbon, wrap the ribbon around the front and back of every other bead as pictured above. You can add a little adhesive on the sides of the beads
7. Place cap on the end with some adhesive.
8. Tie a knot around another jump ring.
9. Trim the wire and any extra ribbon that the cap isn't hiding.
10. Connect as many jump rings to one side and the clasp on the other until you are happy with the size of the bracelet & you are done!

You can see more pictures here. 

Check out my "we're engaged" post to see a better picture of our ring! 

Thanks for viewing, hope you enjoyed!

 If your engaged too, I'd love to hear about it.

I am just starting off and I do not know where to go!

New Earrings from Very Enchanting Jewelry.

My boyfriend is let for New York today and will be gone for just over a week. I got a few goodies to make pretties and keep myself busy while he wasn't home but while he was packing I made them a few of them yesterday... I started with the bubble earrings but just went crazy and made to all the earrings I was going to make over the week!

I have a few bracelets and necklace in mind to keep me busy though. I'm also going to rearrange my bedroom and clean up my office... not looking forward to that at all.

These earrings are very very easy to make but can be harder depending on how much handmade you want them. If you want to make your flat back beads like I do with some of mine you'll need to make a mold (I do silicon) or buy a mold you like. You'll need to get resin and follow whatever steps you have for making the beads, this can take up to 48 hrs for the resin to be ready. You can also just buy some flat back beads from a craft stores or sites. You will be your flat back beads, earring post, earrings backs and jeweler's glue.
 Place a little glue on the back of the bead and then place you post on the glue. Hold the post in place for a moment then set it aside to dry for however long the glue says, I always leave them alone for about 24 hours even if the glue says 10 minutes. After they are all dry they are ready to wear so add on the earrings backs and you are good to go!

Bubbles! These guys are what started it. I wanted to see how they would turn out then just kept making them. They turned out way better then what I though. The posts I used make the color pop more, I was scared that the would be very visible and take away from the bubbles. 

These ones are definitely my favorite of these little button earrings. 

Foiled acrylic neon diamond zebra print stud earrings.

I love the green ones so I made a pair for myself :)

Colorful flowers, I make these before and gave them out as gifts during Christmas to a few kids I know and sent an orange pair to my aunt. She loved them!

A bouquet of earrings!

Dino Earrings, these little buddies were once buttons and now are too cute and ready to be worn by and dinosaur lover!

T-Rex yeah! I'm on the look out for some raptors to go with these guys because raptors are the best!

Thanks for stopping by, feel free to shop by my etsy shop to see more of my goodies and more pictures of what I have posted here!

& check out my blog giveaway going on now!

New Trinket Boxes!

Hand painted little wooded boxes. Perfect for many little goodies, buttons, jewelry, coins, any little thing you wanna stick in there!

You can buy, see more pictures or get more info on the boxes at akniegirl.etsy.com