ES6tLMQ0PXfdqC9-18bZz9xUQ9E The Life Of A Coast Guard Wife: Etsy Shop: Princessipal & Giveaway

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Etsy Shop: Princessipal & Giveaway

I love jewelry that's simple, yet elegant. Something I can wear any time of the day and still look good. I ran across the Etsy shop Princessipal the other day. When I started looking at her jewelry, I realized that that's what it was. Simple, yet elegant. That's me! :) I was really impressed and started thinking that someone who makes this wonderful jewelry deserves some bloggy love!

I contacted the shop owner, Becky, and she was thrilled to work with me. She then sent me a beautiful necklace that was called 'Cleo', and a little apple charm! That very day I got it, I put it on, and went to the store. I had people commenting on it, asking where I got it, or 'wow that's really pretty!'. Ok, yeah, I'm totally sold on Princessipal's jewelry! Here is the necklace I got:


The jewelry I recieve was very well made and packaged nicely. Ha, although at first, I couldn't figure out the clasp on the necklace! It turned out to be really easy to unlatch, and I felt like a dork! :) Thanks for the help Becky!


ME: How did you decide the name for your shop?

Becky: My career is in education. My Etsy shop is my hobby, really. I love “girly” things, and I am sort of a princess at heart. I am also a principal. Thus: Princessipal!



ME: What is your favorite thing about owning your shop and being a seller?



Becky: I’ve always loved to create. I’ve done many different things from sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, wood carving, (a few of my pieces are on my etsy site), stained glass, interior design, etc. A few years ago, I started making lanyards for the teachers in my school to encourage them to wear their ID badges. It sort of blossomed. Other schools began to order some of my things, then health clinics, and hospitals, and one day my daughter decided to put some of my items on an etsy site for me. It was a bit tense at first, but when I started to have some success, I found that I really enjoy doing it.




ME: Is there anything new you plan to add to your shop?

Becky: I add new things to my shop almost daily. I can’t seem to stick to just one style, or design. Most of my things are one-of-a-kind pieces, and there’s usually something for almost everyone’s taste. I love to keep learning.; I started with beading, then I went to setting gem stones, then polymer clay bead making, then metals (silversmith, mostly) and now I do a bit of everything all at once. Someday I might try making lamp worked glass beads, or something like that. I’m never reluctant to try something new.

~Win It~
Becky is giving one(1) of my readers the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Princessipal to get their favorite piece of hers!

**Mandatory Entry**

Go to Becky's Etsy shop, Princessipal, and leave me a comment telling me what your favorite item is! Please be sure to leave your email address in the first entry, or that it's visible on your profile.
*You MUST do the mandatory entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!*


**Bonus Entries**
{Leave separate comments for each entry}

1. Follow me on Twitter {1 entry}
2. Heart Princessipal on Etsy {1 entry}
3. Place an order on Princessipal{10 entries}{I will check to make sure you ordered}
4. Subscribe to my blog {1 entry}
5. Grab my NEW button (old one doesn't count) and leave a link to where it's at {2 entries}
6. Follow my publicly on google friend connect {2 entry}
7. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post {5 entries}{Putting it on your side bar doesn't count}
8. Enter another one of my giveaways {1 entry per giveaway}
9. Add my blog to your blog roll {1 entry}
10. Tweet about this giveaway {3 tweets per day} Please don't tweet them all together! You can use this:

@USCGWifey a $25 Princessipal GC (Etsy shop) ends 4/27 http://bit.ly/aY6yYx

**Rules**
•Giveaway ends Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 12 (noon) CST
•Winner will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted my email
•Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen
•Open to EVERYONE!
 
Don't forget to thank a member of our MILITARY!

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Caroline said...

I really love the Peridot Earrings.
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Memories for Life said...

I love the HUGE Amethyst Ring!

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Heather! said...

I loveloveLOVE the Lavender Sea sea glass necklace! So simple, but it's soooo pretty!

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Heather! said...

I hearted Princessipal on etsy as hybroanglid.
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Heather! said...

I follow via GFC.
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GFC follower.
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Roxy said...

my fave is the This and That necklace

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Roxy said...

google friend 2

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hearted the shop as hockiemack

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Roxy said...

entered the Ferozasjewelery Earring Giveaway

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entered teh Pagan Cellar Jewelry Earrings Giveaway

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mrsshukra said...

The clover necklace is cute!

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NGS said...

I love the sea glass in the Mermaid Tears bracelet!!

NGS said...

I also entered the Pagan Cellar Jewelry giveaway.

NGS said...

I also entered the Kiss Kiss i luv this giveaway.

NGS said...

I also entered the Feroza's jewelry giveaway.

NGS said...

I also entered the Sarah's Treasures mineral makeup giveaway.

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Molly said...

The curly hearts necklace is my favorite.

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Melody said...

I like Roman Beauty.

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♥ LLL with Leslie ♥ said...

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phrannie said...

so much to love in that store! i would go for this one...
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entered the switch plate giveaway 8)
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Entered the Kiss Kiss I love this Note card set giveaway

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Lu Gaspar said...

Hi!
I love the pearl awry necklace! Is lovely :)

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I'm following you on twitter as lucianittaa

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Lu Gaspar said...

I'm following your blog via google friends

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I tweeted
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Patrícia Xará said...

Hi!
My favourite item is the Large Heart of Stone.
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Patrícia Xará said...

I'm following you on twitter. My username is pnxara.

Patrícia Xará said...

I've hearted Princessipal. My username is pxara.

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Patrícia Xará said...

I have your button on the left sidebar of my blog. #1
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Patrícia Xará said...

I'm following you! :D #1

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Your blog is on my blog roll.
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Patrícia Xará said...

I'm following you! :D #2

Patrícia Xará said...

#1 I've blogged about this giveaway. My blog post is in portuguese, my mother language.
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Patrícia Xará said...

#2 I've blogged about this giveaway. My blog post is in portuguese, my mother language.
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Patrícia Xará said...

I've tweeted.
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#5 I've blogged about this giveaway. My blog post is in portuguese, my mother language.
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#4 I've blogged about this giveaway. My blog post is in portuguese, my mother language.
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Patrícia Xará said...

#3 I've blogged about this giveaway. My blog post is in portuguese, my mother language.
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Kristen said...

Wow...such lovely things! I didn't even get past the first page before I saw TWO things I wanted...the Wrapped Pearls and the Rose Red ring. Pretty! (I did keep looking through everything though!!)

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Kristen said...

I hearted this shop!

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Surge said...

I love the charmer bracelet!

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lin said...

I love the Pearl Awry necklace!!

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Joanne J said...

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lin said...

entered the kiss kiss giveaway

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Anonymous said...

My favorite item is:


http://www.etsy.com/listing/43448315/fruit-of-the-vine

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Anonymous said...

I hearted princessipal! username: lizzyrm

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I follow your blog :D

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Lily said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/12886020615

Lily said...

I love the Jonquil ring!

Elsie said...

Because it looks like a beating heart, and the colors are awesome, and my son hopes to study the art of healing hearts (cardiology), I adore and wish for the
Small Rhodolite Heart necklace....it is stunning!

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Joanne J said...

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Huguette En said...

I'm an email subscriber

Huguette En said...

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Huguette En said...

Seller added to my favorites on Etsy - huguettee

Lyudmila said...

I like the "Rose Red" ring

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Lyudmila said...

I blogged about giveaway here (entry #1)

http://ludmilochka.blogspot.com/2010/04/25-gift-certificate-to-princessipal.html
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Lyudmila said...

I blogged about giveaway here (entry #2)

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Lyudmila said...

I blogged about giveaway here (entry #5)

http://ludmilochka.blogspot.com/2010/04/25-gift-certificate-to-princessipal.html
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Lyudmila said...

I blogged about giveaway here (entry #4)

http://ludmilochka.blogspot.com/2010/04/25-gift-certificate-to-princessipal.html
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Lyudmila said...

I blogged about giveaway here (entry #3)

http://ludmilochka.blogspot.com/2010/04/25-gift-certificate-to-princessipal.html
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Lyudmila said...

tweet
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Lyudmila said...

I am new follower Lyudmila (entry #2)
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Lyudmila said...

I am new follower Lyudmila (entry #1)
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CherylS22 said...

My favorite piece is the Leafy Treetop necklace. Thanks for the giveaway!

CherylS22 said...

I hearted Princessipal on Etsy (User name = megalon22)

CherylS22 said...

GFC public follower
#2

CherylS22 said...

GFC public follower
#1

CherylS22 said...

RSS feed subscriber (Google Reader)

Lyudmila said...

i entered in Princessipal GC Giveaway!
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Lyudmila said...

I entered in Mineral Basics giveaway
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Scuba Wife Life said...

I love (!!) 1 2 3, Tiny Drop, & the Chandelier Earrings! So cute!
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Scuba Wife Life said...

I follow on twitter
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Scuba Wife Life said...

I follow you publicly

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I am entered in your Pagan Cellar Jewelry giveaway :)

Lisa R said...

like the aria necklace

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Huguette En said...

Following blog #2

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Following blog #1

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Lyudmila said...

I am entered in Pagan Cellar Jewelry Earrings Giveaway also

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Huguette En said...

Entered the Mineral Basics giveaway

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Entered the Pagan Cellar Jewelry Earrings Giveaway

Huguette En said...

Entered the Wag's Creations GC Giveaway

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Entered the Stick Figure Stickers Giveaway

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Entered the A Lucky Horse Shoe Wall Art Giveaway

Huguette En said...

Entered the Turn Me On Art Switch Plate Giveaway

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Huguette En said...

Entered the Krysha's Creations Night Light Giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Ups! I forgot this entry:

I entered your another giveaway:

http://thelifeofacoastguardwife.blogspot.com/2010/04/etsy-shop-pagan-cellar-jewelry-giveaway.html

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Joanne J said...

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Michelle said...

I love the Random Rainbow necklace. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Michelle said...

Following on twitter as mrsmchappell
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Michelle said...

Following with Google Friend Connect #2
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Michelle said...

Following with Google Friend Connect #1
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