This Was Inevitable - I've Become a Stampin Up Demonstrator

Hello my awesome readers,

Welp, this was inevitable...I have decided to join Stampin Up.  It all started when my SU demonstrator Anne sent out her monthly email in January, letting us know that it was Sale-a-Bration.  During the annual Stampin Up Sale-a-Bration event when you become a Demonstrator you get $205 in craft supplies and business tools for only $99.  As a customer (and big fan!) of SU that was pretty hard to resist, so I figured I'd give it a shot.

One of the reasons that I love Stampin Up is that they offer a wide variety of Project Life/Planner supplies at great prices!   Check out the clearance section where you can get PL kits for less than $7!

# 135299 Little Moments Project Life Card Collection $6.38 

Now that I'm a demonstrator I will be adding Stampin Up workshops to my class repertoire.  I am so excited to be teaching you all how to create easy and beautiful cards, as well as memory planners, and Project Life layouts.

Selling a house, buying a house, packing, and moving all during December and January forced me to take a break from teaching craft classes, but I'm all settled in now so I will be scheduling classes starting in late February.

Visit my Stampin Up site, join my mailing list, follow my SU blog, and look at these GORGEOUS ideas!

I look forward to seeing you at one of my upcoming classes but I would be TICKLED if you hosted your own workshop!  So tickled in fact that I will gift you a set of washi tape when you host an in-home workshop.

If you just want to attend a class then stay tuned for workshop invites, or you can go online now and place an order using code 93AQWA7E now through February 29th, 2016.  Receive a FREE item for every $50 that you spend (before taxes and shipping).  Yes, that means if you spend $100 then you get 2 free items!

Thank you for reading and I look forward to teaching you easy techniques to make beautiful things.

Love,

Myria

Sale - 40% Off at the Antique Shop

Hello Dear Readers,

I wrote awhile back about my booth at Antiques and Things here in Albuquerque.  I absolutely love being a part of this store.  So many awesome vendors with fun antiques <3

I'm pleased to announce that for the month of June I will be having a 40% off sale on everything in my booth, except for items marked FIRM.  This discount is valid only for items in Booth 19.  Ask the cashier to show you which one is mine.

Here are some items that I've blogged about previously, that are included in the sale.

Vintage Bradley Doll with custom dress and hat

Cute vintage charm necklace

Handmade upcycled necklace, made from amethyst, pearls, copper, and vintage buttons

Infants' Christening Gowns

Upcycled Vintage File Cases

Upcycled and Handmade Tiered Party Platters 

Handmade Mad Tea Party Bunny Rabbit Figurine

Upcycled Crystal Cloche for fruit or pastries

Vintage Kitty Cats Music Box

Mid-century Psycho Ceramics Pan Ashtray

Handmade Cards

Upcycled Mini-Curio Cabinet

And more!

Antiques & Things
4710 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

(505) 268-1313 

Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday Noon-5PM

Stop in for a visit and be sure to share with your friends.

Love,

Myria

March Madness Giveaway

¡Hola mis amores!

I am so excited to announce that I'm hosting a Beloved Bijou Adornments giveaway in honor of my dad's birthday.

To enter all you have to do is head on over to the Beloved Bijou Facebook Fan Page, find the giveaway post, and tag 2 friends in the comments section.  All three of you will be entered to win $50 in Beloved Bijou Adornments.  That's right!   You and your 2 friends could each win $50 in handmade jewelry.

Winners will be selected on March 12th.

¡Salúd!
Myria

Giveaway!

Hi Preciousnesses,

I am so excited to announce that I am working with Angie from My So Called Chaos to give one lucky reader a Beloved Bijou necklace of their choice, valued at $50 or less.

Click the photo to get entered!  You've got to play to win ;-)
Cheers! <3
Myria

Lovelace Women's Hospital Girls' Night Out 2014

Hi Girly Girls,

I am on pins and needles!  I am pleased to say that I'm taking another big step (at least it is for me) in my jewelry business by participating in the Lovelace Women's Hospital Girls' Night Out for 2014.  My friend Mia and I have attended religiously for 3 years now and we have ALWAYS had a blast!  The food and drinks are excellent, plus the place is full of awesome booths with ways to improve your health, spas, beauty treatments, purses, cositas for your casas, and more!  In addition to all of this there is always a fashion show.  What's not to love?

This year Mia and I will be in attendance at the Beloved Bijou Adornments and Accessories booth.  Can't wait!

WHEN:  Thursday, September 25 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grance Blvd. NW
COST:  Free admission!
PLUS the first 50 guests will receive a free pink boa!

This year's event is designed to highlight breast cancer education and support.

Tell all of your lady friends to join you.  I will be doing a giveaway at my booth - no purchase necessary.

Hope to see you there!
Love,
Myria <3

Winner of Perfect Wedding Guide Gift Certificate

Hello Readers,
Hope everyone is doing great!  I'm still in between jobs so I've had time to get some crafting in. I wish I could do this as my full-time job! <3 data-blogger-escaped-p="">

So, awhile back I donated a $250 Gift Certificate to The Perfect Wedding Guide.  This guide is a comprehensive wedding planning booklet for New Mexico brides.  I was super excited to participate in their giveaway, and in exchange Beloved Bijou Adornments was given an advertising slot in the guide.  Sweet!

The Perfect Wedding Guide NM

The winner of my gift certificate was Courtney, a bride whose wedding is set for March 2015.  Courtney decided to use her gift certificate for hair accessories for herself, her mom, and her 6 bridesmaids.

She gave me photos of all the ladies. I then made notes on the backs of the photos as to what each lady wanted to wear in her hair: headband, bobby pin, clip, or barrette.  Her wedding colors are blue and yellow.

I met with Courtney earlier this week to deliver the goods.  Here is what she got:

Headband for the bride

Fascinator headband for the mother of the bride. My inspiration was fancy church hats.

Another headband for one of the bridesmaids.  This one had a big bow made out of tulle.

Some small sparkly bobby pins for one of the bridesmaids.  She wants to wear them interspersed throughout her updo.

I used tulle to make leaves

I was told that this bride likes to wear her hair up in a half-pony tail with a barrette.  I hope she likes this one!

There were two bridesmaids that opted for alligator clips.  I made two for each of them.

More leaves made from tulle.  I really loved making these! Easy to make but they really add something fun and fancy

I hope you enjoyed this post!  I really loved making these.  I'm taking more orders for bridal jewelry and accessories for next year's wedding season.  There is also still time for 2014 winter weddings.  You can reach me through my website's contact form.

My Website

Thank you for reading!
♡ Myria

Don't Forget to Enter My Anniversary Giveaway

In my previous post I blogged about my annual giveaway but I've been slacking at getting the word out!  (Being on vacation is hard work).  Anyhoo, don't for get to enter and tell your friends too.   You could win this lovely ring

http://belovedbijou.storenvy.com/products/6614962-cute-tiny-locket-and-bow-cocktail-ring

Or a gift certificate toward this Tea Party necklace 

http://belovedbijou.storenvy.com/products/4234319-vintage-lace-tea-party-necklace

Enter today... and again tomorrow! ♡
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Beloved Bijou Adornments' 4 Year Anniversary Celebration

Hello readers,
It's that time of year again to celebrate my anniversary.  Beloved Bijou Adornments is four years old this month!

I'm spending 1/2 of August on vacation in Arkansas, enjoying the greenery and the thrift shopping ♡

I'm staying at my mom's house. Here is a photo of one of her thrift shop finds - a cute shabby chic lawn couch and terrarium.

Coming from a place like New Mexico, where antiques are more rare because of the harsh dry climate, means that they are more expensive. 

I am having my annual Anniversary Giveaway!
Enter my Rafflecopter giveaway for your chance to win 1 of 3 prizes!  Drawing to be held on 8/27/14

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October Giveaway! Ten $10 Gift Certificates

Enter now...and every day until 10/31/2013 at midnight!

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Beloved Bijou Adornments Handmade Jewelry Trunk Show

After several of my friends suggesting to me that I should do it, I have finally decided to start to do trunk shows for my handmade jewelry. 

Starting the 1st Saturday in May I will be filling my calendar with parties.

The best part of hosting a trunk show is my generous rewards program!

Receive a free ring just for hosting the trunk show!

Earn Bijou Bux for free jewelry

Party Bijou
Sales Bux
$100 $15
$200 $30
$300 $45
$400 $60
$500 $75
$600 $90
$700 $105
$800 $120
$900 $135
$1000 $150

Refer a friend and receive a $20 gift certificate when they hold their party.

Spend $100 and receive a free gift ($20 value)

•Repairs and customizations available

Comment to be contacted to schedule your party or you can reach me on Facebook or Twitter @belovedbijou

Thanks!

Myria

http://belovedbijou.etsy.com

http://twitter.com/belovedbijou 

http://www.facebook.com/belovedbijou

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Enter my 2013 New Year Giveaway

In honor of the New Year I've decided to host a giveaway for a $20 gift certificate to http://belovedbijou.etsy.com
Enter now! Giveaway ends 01/06/2013.
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MyMemories Holiday Card

Hello everyone,
I am so excited to share with you all the card that I made using the MyMemories Scrapbooking Software. I was able to find tons of free downloads on the MyMemories site.
Here is the card that I ended up sending out to my friends and family for Christmas.

I just LOVE this bundle!!! it is my favorite combination of baroque and kawaii...so cute!!!
Once I was finished with the layout I saved the "album" and then exported the image to my photos. I then used the Ink app which is affiliated with Sincerely and can be found in the iTunes App Store. I simply uploaded my image to Ink and selected my recipients and submitted my order. Bam! Done. The printing and mailing is taken care of.
Now I want to reward you - This is the best part!

As a special for all of my readers, I give you a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - $20 value!)
Just go to: https://www.mymemories.com/software

and enter this code at checkout: STMMMS67824

You're going to love it! And stay tuned for more of my completed projects.
Myria
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MyMemories Digital Scrapbooking Review

Hello dear readers,
I have recently been introduced to a really fun program for creating digital scrapbook layouts, cards, and more!

Here is a brief video tutorial on how to use the MyMemories Suite digital scrapbook software:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2Jt9OndVW8&feature=plcp

And recently they came out with a new version.  Learn more about it by clicking on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKbqoNNigHs&feature=plcp 
 
It was very easy to purchase, download and install the software.  After I downloaded the program I went online to browse through their scrapbooking kits.  They have a HUGE selection to choose from with prices ranging from FREE to $0.69 and then all the way up to just over $11.00.

My favorite kit (without browsing through the hundreds of pages) is the Leaf Diving kit

I just loved the little squirrel, scarecrow and owl!

After watching the YouTube tutorial I got started with my first project.  I used the stock backgrounds and embellishments for my project and this project literally took me 15 minutes to design.  Easy!

Here is my first attempt at a layout

It is a very simple design I am pretty pleased with how it came out considering it only took me a few minutes to put together.

Then when I had more time I spruced it up a bit by adding some leaves and matching the color of the text

 I look forward to playing around more with my new scrapbooking program!
 
Now it is time to get you all involved in the fun!
I am giving one of my lucky readers a FREE download of the MyMemories Suite software.  
To gain contest entries please do any of the following: 

• Visit http://www.mymemories.com and select your favorite digital paper pack and post the link below = +1 entry
• Share this post on Facebook = +1 entry
• Share this post on Twitter = +1 entry
• Follow their blog- http://blog.mymemories.com/ = +1 entry
• Follow their Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/MyMemories = +1 entry
• Follow their Twitter- http://twitter.com/mymemoriessuite = +1 entry

Good Luck!!!

Myria