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Calypso Studios Review & Giveaway


Calypso Studios is a new company that has taken inspiration from mother nature and created products that encompass a relaxed and vibrant lifestyle. They are constantly moving forward with new designs and accessories, & creating beautiful pieces that everyone can enjoy.

At Calypso Studios you will find unique jewelry, keyfobs, wrap bracelets, & comfort crosses.

Calypso Studios debuted in January 2007 with a line of jewelry and accessories created from the earth’s natural elements: clay, shell, and glass. The new line was immediately embraced and praised for its unique designs and mediums.Calypso Studios’ designs are on-trend, spanning the ages in both technique and those choosing these distinctive and exclusive designs. More than just a conversation piece, Calypso Studios jewelry symbolizes good taste for an independent spirit.

Calypso Studios would like to give once lucky Gift Closet reader a necklace of their choice!

I had the opportunity to review this Comfort Cross Ring $ 8


this White Cocoa Wrap Bracelet $ 7.50 {24in.wrappable bracelet with cocoa beads and waxed linen cording}

and this Long Blue & Yellow Sundance Necklace $ 15

What I like about these products:
1. Handcrafted!
2. Reasonably priced.
3. Lots of gorgeous colors!
4. Unique!
5. Created using the earth’s natural elements….too cool!

What I didn’t like:
1. Nothing!

Want It? Click here to visit Calypso Studios.

WIN IT!
How to enter to win the necklace of your choice:

1. Click here to join Calypso Studios Facebook Fan Page. Leave a comment telling them your fave necklace and that you are from The Gift Closet for an EXTRA ENTRY while you are there. :)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
~Please leave a seperate comment for each entry~

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to the post here.

2. Become a follower on The Gift Closet on my Left sidebar.

Giveaway ends Monday March 21 , 2011 @ midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize. Giveaway is open to US residents only. I received the above mentioned products to review from Calypso Studios. No monetary compensation was received and these opinions are 100% my own. Click here to view my Full Disclosure.

P.S. Interested in hosting a giveaway on The Gift Closet? Email me at heatherldt@bellsouth dot net to reserve your spot!


Tote Bag



Click on the link below for a step by step tutorial on how to make this adorable bag that Shelly (www.shellyabrown.typepad.com) found on the internet.

http://writemamawrite.typepad.com/photos/dishtowel_tote_tutorial/index.html

Christmas Card


This was our Christmas Card from last year. I actually don’t recommend it if you need to make a large amount. I darn near killed myself rounding so many corners last year. Anyway, I just photoshoped and printed off the pics of the kids in strips, cut them apart and rounded all the corners. Printed the text out on the computer and punched it out with a circle punch. Printed the Merry Christmas on the computer and cut it out and rounded the corners and then put it all together. So, if you only have a few cards to make or if you can adapt it without all the corner rounding go for it. If not, learn from my corner rounding fiasco!

submitted by Emily(www.delightfuldistraction.blogspot.com)