Christmas!

Christmas decorations have started to go up in the house of Neck Art!
Check out Master 3's attempt at the Christmas tree :) He's so proud of himself!

Are you doing anything special for Christmas? We are hoping to have some time away in our new camper trailer =D

If you are still looking for stocking fillers, head over to our store and check out our range, last post leaves 10am (AEDT) on Thursday 13th December.

Enjoy x

Congratulations! ~ $15 Voucher Winner Announced

On December 2nd at the Nungarin Markets one lucky market goer drew out the winner of the $15 voucher for our online store; www.hand-made.com.au/neckart

Congratulations to....

J. Della Bosca! 

The winner has been contacted! Thank you to everyone for all of your support.

Enjoy x

A Treat for Myself

With the success of my latest markets I thought it was time I got myself something =D

I've been eyeing off this handbag from Saselven Designs for quite some time, I just LOVE it! It came with a matching coin purse too.

And here is my new purse, with a spot for my iPhone!

So there's my (early) Christmas present from the kids, hehe.

Are you organised for Christmas? Time is running out for postal orders with the post being a lot slower at this time of year. Get in quick to have a chance of your order arriving in time =)

Enjoy x

We Have A Winner!

The winner of the Wine Glass Charms is....

*Drum Roll*

Congratulations to...

Melissa W! 

I will be in contact soon =D

Thank you to everyone who has entered!

Here's 15% OFF, excludes wine glass charms, until the end of today as a thank you =D

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World Prematurity Day 2012

This is something very close to my heart; both of my children were born prematurely. My eldest was born at 30 weeks after PPROM (Premature Pre-Labour Rupture of Membranes) at just 28 weeks in to my pregnancy. My second little boy was born at 34 weeks due to Pre-Term Labour (Spontaneous). Both boys have some ongoing issues after their early arrivals, but are relatively healthy considering.

Please do your bit and support the premmies!

Taken from The National Premmie Foundation

Saturday 17^th November 2012 is World Prematurity Day and the National Premmie Foundation is once again participating in the international campaign to raise awareness of preterm birth. Each year Worldwide 13 million babies are born too soon. Approximately 23,000 of these babies are born in Australia.  We want everyone to honour the 15 million babies who struggled to survive this year and over 1 million babies who sadly lost their fight for life.

The rate of preterm birth is increasing and yet the general public knows little about the prevention of preterm birth and the problems and risks involved in the development of a preterm infant.  Preterm or premature birth, birth before 37 weeks gestation is the second leading cause of newborn death globally. Babies who survive an early birth often face the increased risk of health challenges such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and many other hurdles. For many families, preterm birth brings with it neonatal or infant loss. So we want you to join the campaign to raise awareness of the issues these vulnerable newborns and their families face.

The National Premmie Foundation is a founding member of the World Prematurity Network.  This means we have joined together with March of Dimes (USA), The European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (Europe), LittleBigSoul (Africa), Bliss (UK) and Home for Premature Infants (China) to raise awareness and change the lives of babies born too soon everywhere. 

How you can get involved

We are asking people throughout Australia to get behind World Prematurity Day.

In 2011, the Empire State Building was lit up purple and it will do so again in 2012 with other buildings from around the world.  This year in Australia, the Questacon building in Canberra, is lighting up purple.  You can be a part of our “light it up purple” campaign in Australia by purchasing a National Premmie Foundation candle and lighting it at 7pm in your own home.

 For more information, please visit the National Premmie Foundation

Introducing Girls Pendants!

You may have seen them already up at www.hand-made.com.au/neckart but I thought I would officially release them =D

Made with an assortment of ribbon and acrylic rhinestones these gorgeous pendants are suitable for younger girls, under adult supervision of course.

Here's a sample of the first of the range!

P.S Don't forget to check out the competition! 

Enjoy! x

Want to Save Some Money?

If you want to save a little from your Neck Art order; then visit our Facebook page NOW and claim the offer posted! You could save 10% off your order!

Enjoy x

November Competitions!

WOW November already! Did you know it's only 7 weeks until Christmas? This year has gone WAY TO FAST! Who else thinks so?

This month I am holding TWO competitions =)

ONE:
For EVERY $20 (excluding postage) spent from 1st of November until the 2nd of December will be placed in the draw to WIN a $15 gift voucher for our online store! This includes custom orders, market purchases and any store purchases! I will be drawing the winner at midday on the 2nd of December, with one lucky market goer doing the draw at the Nungarin Markets.

TWO:
This is one anyone can enter! Just complete the rafflecopter entries and you go in the draw to WIN a set of 6 Christmas Wine Glass Charms! Drawn 20th of November.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Open to Australian Addresses only. Sorry.

Handmade Christmas

I have almost finished my Christmas shopping, I know I'm early but I have to be organised!! So now my attention has turned to decorations, wrapping, cards, etc. These are a few of the things I have found which I am considering for our handmade Christmas.

Christmas Cards from the House of Cards

 Christmas Decorations from A Little Birdie Told Me

Santas Treat Mat from Two Little Monkeys

Boys T-Shirt from Dino Dust

Santa Sack from Mumma Who Makes

And of course my own Wine Glass Charms =)

I also found these, which are just gorgeous! I just don't have a girl to buy for hehe

Christmas Blossoms Dress from RuffnTumble

Christmas Tutu from Carmens Creations 

Enjoy x

Multi-Colour Showcase

I am pleased to be hosting a very colourful showcase featuring many very talented businesses TOMORROW night!! The showcase starts at 5pm, AWST, 24th of October and finishes on Friday the 26th of October. Here's a selection of some of the things available; the remainder can be viewed on Facebook:

Enjoy x

Getting Ready for Christmas

Less than 10 weeks until Christmas! Scary thought isn't it? Who else thinks this year has just gone by WAY to quickly?

Are you starting to get organised yet? I have almost finished doing my gift shopping, I'm not sure what's going to happen for Christmas day just yet. It all depends on the hours my husband is working that week whether we stay home or visit family.

I have started to list some Christmas themed wine glass charms in my online store. I have a few slightly different sets available and can do more than 6 in a set upon request. The listing price includes regular postage in Australia only, sorry. 

Christmas Wine Glass Charms

This is a set of 6, metal with enamel, Christmas themed wine glass charms. Each wine glass charm has one silver-tone, enamel colour, charm on a 25mm metal hoop.
Wine glass charms are perfect decorations for parties or as a way to tell your drink from someone elses.
Comes with an organza bag for storage.
Available for purchase at Neck Art on Hand-Made Australia.

Welcome!

WOW... so here we are. Welcome to my blog! I'll start with a bit of a background, why I've decided to blog and then I'll open the floor to your questions.

I used to blog, a fair bit, then life changed and so did my perspective on things. Since my blogging days I started making jewellery to keep me busy, jewellery making led to jewellery selling and eventually I took on my Mum's business name, Neck Art. I'm not entirely sure where this blog will lead me, I can tell you that there will be giveaways and that's mainly due to not being able to host them on my facebook page (www.facebook.com/neckartjewellery).

My vision for the future is to make beautiful, unique jewellery that people will enjoy wearing. Making money is not high on my vision list, as long as I am selling enough to keep making more then I will be a very happy camper. =)

If there is anything you would like to know about me or Neck Art now is the time to ask. Thank you for reading.