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Monday, June 6, 2011

Something Special from Imprinted Possessions (with a Giveaway!)

A few months ago, we were at the zoo with the Johnson cousins when I noticed a necklace Jan was wearing.  It consisted of a round silver circle with her girls names on it, a heart with her hubby's name (I think lol), and a pearl.  It was such a cute necklace, and I loved that it incorporated her whole family.  The more I thought about it, the more I wanted one lol.  But, I had an idea.  See, I'd been looking for a way to remember the baby we lost, something special that the girls could share in since they are constantly asking and talking about the baby. I thought a necklace of this type would be a perfect way to incorporate our entire family along with the baby. 

We've also had several people ask questions about miscarriage, spoke with others who have gone through the same thing and those who have gone through miscarriage since, and I thought it would be good to add a page to my blog that focuses on miscarriage and things that were helpful to us during our grieving process. You can find that information here.  It is a work in progress, but I thought it would be much easier to have a central location for this information since so many people had asked. I've listed ideas for remembering your baby as well so take a look.
So with the idea to create a necklace to remember our baby, I contacted Amber with Imprinted Possessions, and told her what I had in mind.  Amber specializes in personalized, hand-stamped sterling silver necklaces.  She has tons of items to choose from in her Etsy store, and she loves to custom design so if you have an idea for a necklace, just ask her! I'm sure she can come up with something perfect for you. Her prices are extremely reasonable, and her work is beautiful! Here are some examples of some of my favorite items in her store.

A great necklace for children or grandchildren...

Want to remember a special date?  This is perfect.

And this?  Oh my...isn't it exquisite?  It's called Dreaming of the Ocean, and it is breathtaking!
Amber definitely worked with me to design the perfect necklace.  And can I just say she is amazing?? And as you can see from the pictures super talented! Amber communicated with me via email through the entire process.  She had my necklace completed, sent pictures for me to preview and make sure everything looked great, and shipped the necklace to me within a week.  She is AWESOME!
I can't wait to share pics of my necklace with you guys either.  Here's what I decided to do (with some great suggestions from Amber).... I knew I wanted the girls' names on the necklace, but I wanted it to be something that incorporated our entire family so Amber suggested using mine and Wayne's initials.  Then I chose to have a saphire Swavorski crystal inside a cupped heart to represent the baby we lost.  The baby was due in September so saphire was the birthstone for that month.  It's understated, but our family knows that it represents us all which makes it special.


The finished product...Oh how I love it! Thanks so much Amber for taking the time to understand what I really wanted out of this necklace.  I know you took time and care to make it especially for me, and that makes it even more special.  I'm already planning my next purchase! :)

Now...here's a bit of information you all are going to LOVE!  Amber has been gracious enough to offer up a $25 gift certificate to her Etsy store to one of my readers.  The winner of this giveaway will be able to choose a design (or order a custom-made piece) to have Amber make for them! You lucky lady!!

Here's how it's going to work:

The giveaway will start today, June 6th, and run until Monday, June 20th at midnight.  A winner will be chosen via random.org on June 21st.  The winner will be contacted via email and will have to respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.  Once the winner has responded, Amber will walk the winner through the selection process and begin work on your chosen piece as soon as you'd like. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you list an email address in your entry comment so that we can contact you if you win!

Mandatory Entry:
To enter, you must visit Amber's Etsy store, Imprinted Possessions, and comment on this post letting us know which item you'd purchase if you win.  That's it...super simple!

Additional Entries:
For additional entries, you can:

1.  Follow this blog via GFC (leave a comment to let me know you're a new follower, and I'll follow you back!). This also counts for those who are already followers of this blog. (1 entry)
2.  Follow Ramblings via Facebook (1 entry)
3.  Follow Ramblings Via Twitter (1 entry)
4.  Tweet about this giveaway (1 entry daily)
5.  Blog about this giveaway and mention Amber's Etsy store (3 entries)

Good luck everyone!!

  **Open to US residents only!!

48 comments:

  1. following back from http://havesippywilltravel.blogspot.com/
    so I am a GFC follower now :)

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  2. I like the "my Little Love Cup!"
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  3. I follow you on fb.
    fb: Stephanie Fisher Enright
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  4. http://twitter.com/#!/StephEnright/status/77891252569382914
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  5. i would probably get the love you more necklace

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  6. i am a follower on GFC

    aimymichelle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  7. I love the "key, heart, and birthstone" necklace as well as the "love you to the room" necklace with seperate pendants. Wondering if you can add birthstones to the second; I need 3!

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  8. I love the Family Tree Personalized Hand Stamped Sterling Silver. So cute!


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  9. I'm a follower on GFC. but for some reason i can't post under it. :( I follow as Michelle B.

    newtomom at gmail.com

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  10. I'm following on twitter via @NewToMom


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  11. I like the My little family - Sterling Silver Personalized Necklace

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  12. follow via twitter @shopannies
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  13. follow on facebook
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  14. tweet http://twitter.com/shopannies/status/78890299954446337

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  15. If I won I would get the Worlds Best Grandpa - Sterling Silver Hand Stamped Keychain.
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  16. Following you via GFC.
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  17. Like you on Facebook.
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  18. I'd get the Dainty Mommy Necklace Sterling Silver Personalized Handstamped Necklace. mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  19. Following via GFC-mommy2rylie mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  20. Like you on facebook. (Shawna Elkins) mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  21. Follow you on Twitter. (@Mom2RyliePaige) mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  22. Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/Mom2RyliePaige/status/81888908778012672 mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  23. Blogged about giveaway! http://mommywholovesgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/06/imprinted-possessions-giveaway.html mommy2rylie@ymail.com #1

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  24. Blogged about giveaway! http://mommywholovesgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/06/imprinted-possessions-giveaway.html mommy2rylie@ymail.com #2

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  25. Blogged about giveaway! http://mommywholovesgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/06/imprinted-possessions-giveaway.html mommy2rylie@ymail.com #3

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  26. If i won i'd choose the Perfect Wedding Necklace.




    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make a Hair Bow

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  27. I liked Ramblings via Facebook.



    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make a Hair Bow

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  28. i want to win this-- One Love - Personalized Sterling Silver Name and Date Necklace

    momdaughterstyle(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. im your new follower in twitter @MomandRC

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  30. i tweeted about this giveaway. I hope to win!

    btw, would you care to join my giveaway if you don't mind?

    http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-baby-clothes-boutique-review-and.html

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  31. I love my little love cup- but I really really love dreaming of the ocean!

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  32. I follow you via GFC as Krista

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  33. I follow ramblings via facebook as Krista Mk

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  34. I follow ramblings on twitter as @KristaK2

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  35. Hi, if I won I'd pick the Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal Earrings.
    maddiemb {at} comcast (dot) net

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  36. I follow your blog publicly via Google Friend Connect as shala_darkstone.
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  37. I follow Ramblings via Facebook (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).
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  38. I follow Ramblings via Twitter (@shala_darkstone).
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  39. Daily Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/Mom2RyliePaige/status/82625809147379713 mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  40. Daily Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/Mom2RyliePaige/status/82984235023081472 mommy2rylie@ymail.com

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  41. blogged about this giveaway
    http://momdaughterreviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/more-giveaways-that-you-can-enter.html

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