Friday, April 9, 2010

Celebrating Moms #7: Alli's Originals Personalized Sterling Silver Jewelry Review and Giveaway



As a Mom I love having my kids' names, birthstones, etc. on the jewelry I wear. It's pieces like this that have the most meaning to me and I find myself grabbing to wear most often no matter what I'm wearing or where I'm going. That's why I couldn't have been happier to find Alli's Originals and her amazing collection of personalized sterling silver jewelry!

Alli began making jewelry as a hobby over 9 years ago. Over the years, she designed jewelry, taught courses on jewelry making and even become educated in silversmithing and lost wax casting which helped to expand her collection to include things like stamped pendants and charms, hand cut pendants, and unique casted charms that are unique to Alli's Originals. Through the inspiration of becoming a new Mom to her son Jacob, she began her website and officially 'opened up shop'. Her collection now sells in stores Worldwide!

As I browsed through the selection of jewelry Alli's Originals offers...I was very impressed. They were so beautiful and unique! I was thrilled when I found out I was going to have the opportunity to review a piece with Kaelyn and Kaden's names on it.

Before I even saw the necklace, I was already impressed! Alli had packaged my necklace in her new signature keepsake tin which is included with every necklace and bracelet order. It was cute and gave a very good first impression. I always like it when companies take the time to personalize their packaging like this.

Of course I couldn't wait to see the necklace! I opened the box and was in awe...I absolutely loved everything about it. The necklace includes 3 squares on a 16" sterling silver ball chain necklace. Each square tag measures 8mm x 8mm. I am a girly girl and love how dainty and cute this necklace is.

My favorite part though, is the quality of her work. I could tell Alli took much time and care into creating a personalized piece for me. Kaelyn and Kaden's names are so nicely hand-stamped on each square. The letters are not stamped straight or evenly spaced...this gives it the hand-made look, feel and charm of the design Alli is going for. I just love it! On the middle square, Alli added a heart which symbolizes the love I have for my children. There are different symbols available on the Little Squares necklace...but the heart means so much to me.

I wore the necklace over Easter to each of our family gatherings. I received several compliments on how pretty the necklace was and how unique. I love wearing a piece that proudly showcases my kids' names. I couldn't be happier with the look, the quality...everything about this necklace. It's beautiful and a piece I will not only wear a lot, but will cherish forever!

As I said, Alli has an amazing selection of jewelry to choose from. Whether you're looking for beautiful keychains, bracelets, earrings, or something else...she has it all! I would definitely recommend Alli's Originals to anyone I know looking for high quality, personalized jewelry! Her pieces would make fantastic Mother's Day gifts too.

I have my eye on this Mini Tags LOVE Necklace and the cute Large Disc Charm Bracelet...aren't they cute?!


Buy It: You can purchase the Little Squares Necklace like I received can be purchased for $50 CDN.

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win a $40 Gift Certificate to Alli's Originals website! To enter, visit Alli's Originals and leave a comment letting me know which piece you'd use your $40 GC on if you won!

Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Alli's Originals) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For THREE extra entries, Grab my 'Celebrating Moms' event button and leave a comment with the URL where it can be found.

5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Celebrating Moms #7: Win a $40 GC to Alli's Originals (Handmade Personalized Jewelry) @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/y9crroj Ends 4/26

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10. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end April 26th and is open to the US and Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by Alli's Originals . This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given. **

401 comments:

  1. These are gorgeous!! Real quality jewelry. How did Alli get started?

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  2. i like the girly charm braclet.
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  19. If I win I would choose the Women's Long Sleeve Vintage T with the LOVE logo.

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  25. I'd choose the little squares for me and the all girl necklace for my daughter who will be a big sis soon!

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  27. Entered your Pretty Peacock giveaway

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  29. The Red Floral Pandora style bracelet caught my eye.
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  30. I am a new follower, thanks for following me.

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  31. I like the Round and Round necklace

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  32. I like the WEDDING AND ANNIVERSARY
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  35. I like the mom's charm bracelet
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  41. I follow on GFC

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  42. I would get the double kharma necklace!
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  43. E-mail subscriber! #1
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  51. I would choose the Little Squares necklace. peasformolly@gmail.com

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  54. Id like to have a silver tag or bar with the inscription BELIEVE , and have the My Tiny Star with the word HEAL on it. (OR maybe the flat tiny star), and a tiny green crystal to signify the fight to beat LYME DISEASE. Id wear it always...day and night....

    thanks so much! I absolutely am in Love with these pieces...I took over an hour to just look around!

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  67. I would use the GC for a chain and the Prince Jacob's Crown charm!!

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  68. i like teeny tiny ovals
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  69. stopped by from FF. Have a great weekend.

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  70. I would have to say I would go for the Cancer Awareness charm for a necklace as I am a breast cancer survivor

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  71. I subscribe via email
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  72. 2. I subscribe via email
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  73. I follow you on twitter and tweeted
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  74. 2. I follow you on twitter and tweeted
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  75. I shared this on facebook
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  76. I signed up for Ali's newsletter
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  77. I like the Silver Charm Bangle.

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  78. I like the FLOWERS AND SWIRLS. I also like the idea of making a mother's necklace.

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  88. I would love the bangel braclet. So Pretty.
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  89. i subscribed to your news letter..=)
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  91. I tweeted again today
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  92. If I win, I'm buying the RETRO DAISY necklace

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  93. I subscribe to your blog by email #1

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  94. I subscribe to your blog by email #2

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  95. I blogged your giveaway #1

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  96. I blogged your giveaway #2

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  102. I subscribe to the Alli's Originals giveaway

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  108. I would get the charming necklace

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  109. I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery) and I tweeted #1: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/12055070988

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  110. I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery) and I tweeted #2: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/12055070988

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  111. I entered your Belvedere Designs Giveaway

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  112. I entered your Hot Mama Giveaway

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  113. I entered your Pillow Pets Giveaway

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  115. I entered your Cooking w/ kids Giveaway

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  116. I entered your Boutique Sweet Cheeks Giveaway

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  117. I would like to win this, im a follower!!!!

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  118. I would choose the Rectangle Dangle earrings!
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  119. I blogged this! http://helena-agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-giveaways-that-will-make-you.html
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  120. #2 I blogged this! http://helena-agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-giveaways-that-will-make-you.html
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  121. #3 I blogged this! http://helena-agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-giveaways-that-will-make-you.html
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  122. #5 I blogged this! http://helena-agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-giveaways-that-will-make-you.html
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  128. I would get the Heart Bangle
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  130. I tweeted about this again today
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  131. I love the earthy disc charm (lotus)

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  132. ent celebrating mom #9-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  133. I like the little darlings necklace

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  134. entered Nelle & Lizzy giveaway

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  136. I like the LOVE HEART NECKLACE!

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  137. entered Nelle & Lizzy giveaway

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  142. I entered your Joey Junior giveaway

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  143. I love the TOPAZ DAISY FLOWER RING necklace.
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  144. #1 Follow you on Twitter (@spelena) and tweeted:
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  145. #2 Follow you on Twitter (@spelena) and tweeted:
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  146. Signed up for Alli's Originals Newsletter.
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  147. Entered the Pillow Pets giveaway.
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  148. Entered the Pretty Peacock giveaway.
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