2010, a new decade?

I'm not sure if I have been so busy and I didn't realize, or I'm just not that smart, but today it really sunk in that we are entering into a new decade. I don't know how I missed this!

What makes it even crazier is it has been 10 years since the y2k scare, I visited California for the first time, I graduated from high school, and I moved away from home went to college... Part of me thinks that it really doesn't seem like it's been 10 years. But when I try to think about what I was doing back then, what I was thinking about, what I hoped to be when "I grew up" I realize it really has been 10 years.

If you would have asked me in 2000 where I would be in 10 years my answer would be: a clothing buyer definitely not working for my dad anymore. I would be married by 24 with 2 children living in San Francisco and very, very happy.

However, today I am working for my father by day and jewelry artist by early morning and night. I am single at 28 but dating a wonderful man, childless and technically petless, STILL living in Atlanta (but finally visited SF this year), and still figuring out what I want to be "when I grow up." But I have to say, I am very very happy where I am right now walking into 2010.

I said I wouldn't post until the new year, but I couldn't resist. All of this has got me thinking and when I get all thoughtful I think it should record it in history! (it doesn't happen all THAT often!)

Before I really sign off until the new year I wanted to let you all know that I have some very exciting new designs that I will be releasing in the new year. And here's a little sneak peak of one idea:

This ring is a new series called rock candy rings that I will be expanding on, along with my gumdrop rings. Each will be one of a kind and resized to fit to order. They are not yet available in my etsy or big cartel store but when they are, rest assured, you will be the first to know!

Here are also some future gum drops rings.


I hope you all have a very happy new year!

day 24 : merry belated christmas

It's already Christmas Eve! I can't believe how quickly this holiday has flown by!

Today is the last sale on my advent calendar before the final giveaway tomorrow on Christmas! Meaning using the promotion code today, is your last day to not only purchase my jewelry on sale but to be entered into the giveaway!!
I know many people wait until the last possible moment to shop for Christmas. I wait until the last possible moment to make my Christmas presents, I will be making my presents all day today! And for many people I end up saying "Merry Belated Christmas!"

So today, everything in Christina Kober Designs etsy or big cartel studios are on sale for 10% off (everything except custom orders and pieces including gold).

I'll be back tomorrow with the winner of the giveaway!

day 22 : 1/2 price overnight shipping

Holy Christmas! Christmas is so close, that today is the last day to order from Christina Kober Designs and receive your order by Christmas Eve with overnight shipping.

So today's promotion is half priced overnight shipping. It is usually $16, but it is only $8! Just purchase your item from Christina Kober Designs Etsy or Big Cartel shop, use the promo code, and I will send you an invoice for $5 to upgrade your shipping!

day 21 : upgraded gift wrap

day 20 : $20 off when you spend $100 or more

Last night was our annual girls christmas party. we all bring delicious food, drink wine and have a "white elephant" gift exchange. Except the gift exchange has turned into a really nice gift exchange. Every year, I bring handmade jewelry.

This year I thought I would make a new design for earrings that I have tossing around. Kind of "test my market." They were a hit, so I will be making some more and putting them up for sale in the next week or so.

Just to let you guys know, today is the last day to order and receive your jewelry by Christmas Eve, by standard or priority mail. (You have until Tuesday for express mail).
christinakober.etsy.com
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day 19: 10% off fortune cookie lariats

Time is flying by. We are at the last weekend before Christmas, it's only 6 DAYS AWAY!

I started writing my holiday cards last night. I'm so excited to send them out. I ordered them from this fabulous shop on etsy called springolive. Olivia is fabulous and the cards are exquisite. I think if I wasn't a jeweler, I would be working with paper

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Now it's time to reveal the promotion for today :

Today's promotion is for the fortune cookie LARIAT. The lariat, has the fortune slide through the center of the cookie and hang in the front of the necklace. To get 10% off just use the discount code in the message to seller section and I will refund the 10% via paypal. This is only for the sterling silver fortune cookie lariat.

And don't forget two things: {1} you can either purchase from my etsy studio OR my NEW big cartel studio. {2} when you use the promo code for the day, you are entered into the final giveaway on December 25. And trust me, you don't want to miss that!

happy ho ho holiday gift guide : for a little man who

was born with Clemson spirit sprouting from his head. This is a gift guide for one of my best friend's son.
1. converse chuck taylors in red : every stylish little boy should have a pair.

2. gap buffalo plaid trapper hat : this awesome little hat will keep his noggin warm for the winter. i wish they made this in adult sizes!

3. bright clothing owly the best friend owl onesie : oh how i love bright clothing! Carrie and Sara are based out of Atlanta and make wonderful original screen printed children's clothing. They also sell their line in Beehive Co-op!

4. clemson super fan cape : OMG! every clemson fan needs one of these! I think I just admitted how much of a super fan I am!

5. lil' sprout knits oliver the octopus : this plushy toy is hand knit in atlanta. (i'm pushing the local artists, if you couldn't tell!) Lil' sprout also sells at beehive co-op!

6. little tikes cozy coupe ball pit : so I might get killed by my friends if I actually purchased this for the little guy. But it looks like SO much fun. I have such great memories of playing in the ball pit at Chucky Cheese as a kid.

day 17 : wishbone necklace 10% off

I would first like to wish my dad a very happy birthday! He has the day off of work, so I'm sure he's going to spend his day searching for old records and antique radios.

Second, I would like to thank everyone who came to my trunk show to support me! For those of you who weren't able to make it, here are some photos!


Today I am introducing my newest design : a lucky wishbone necklace! I have been wearing this necklace around a lot recently, you know, "testing out the design." I personally love it! It hangs from a 28" fine ball chain and is a great piece for layering OR to wear alone.


This brings me to today's advent calendar promotion!

day 15: one for you one for me at 15% off sale

So I have been sneaking in my holiday shopping in the few minutes I have between working in my studio and getting home. I have been having a lot of good luck this year, it's almost been entertaining. I am going to have to speak in "code" so I won't ruin any surprises.

Everything that I have on my list to purchase, has ended up being the most popular thing and extremely difficult to locate. One item in particular, I was super excited to find all of that "style" to be on sale when I walked into the store. But then I couldn't find the exact one I wanted ANYWHERE. One of the sales people came up and asked if they could help. She searched all over the store then was such a sport and went in the back to help look. She came back with a frown. I was so sad and about to walk out of the store, when she exclaims from across the store... "look there are some back there!" So I run to the back of the store, and we find the LAST ONE! Oh yes, we were both so excited that we were jumping up and down hugging each other.

I was so excited about my find, I had to celebrate and purchase something for myself also. I don't know about you, but whenever I go shopping for Christmas presents I always end up purchasing for myself also. One for you, one for me...or sometimes two (especially if there is a sale involved).

Which brings me to todays promotion :
When you purchase one item at Christina Kober Designs, you get a second of equal or lesser value for 15% off! It doesn't have to be the same item, you could get a fortune cookie necklace for your sister, and maybe a handwritten initial necklace for yourself...

And don't forget when you use the discount code, you are automatically entered into the final giveaway on December 25!

14% of all sales go to the atlanta children's shelter

today's advent is a charity promotion. 14% of ANYTHING sold, whether the code is used or not, will go toward the Atlanta Children's Shelter. The mission of the ACS is to provide loving, high quality child development and support services for homeless families striving for self-sufficiency.

For the holidays, the ACS has two wonderful programs to help these families in need, the adopt a family program and holiday house. Holiday house in particular is really special, unwrapped, new items are donated, and the parents "shop" for gifts on December 18.

So please, help these families, by purchasing either at christinakober.etsy.com OR christinakoberdesigns.bigcartel.com. If you use the promotion code, you will be entered into the final giveaway on December 25.

day 13 : 10% off block letter initial necklaces

It's a big day ... my work Christmas party. I'm SO excited. My mom will cook this amazing spread (my mom is cooking, because my dad is my boss). My mom is an amazing cook and she loves to entertain, so it's always awesome to see what she has in store for us!

December 13 sale is on my block letter initials. These initial pendants are designed after the little magnetic alphabet letters my mom had on the refrigerator when I was younger. They are hand crafted out of 3 mm thick sterling silver and hang from an adjustable 18" and 20" sterling silver chain.

The block letter initial necklace is a great new mother or grandmother gift. The necklace can be worn with one or more initials, representing each child, so she can keep them close to her heart.

day 12 : free upgraded shipping to priority anywhere

Happy weekend!

I have been diligently working in my studio, preparing for my trunk show and filling orders as they come in. Here is what I was working on today...

Today we are half way through the advent. and yesterday was the last day for those of you in Canada, Europe, and Australia to receive your orders in time for Christmas with first class mail. So for the 12th day of advent, the promotion is ...

upgraded priority mail shipped anywhere! Just order as you would on etsy or big cartel, use the discount code, and I will ship your order via priority mail!

Until tomorrow!

day 11 : happy hanukkah free upgraded gift wrap

Today begins the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. Dan and I will be lighting the first candle in the Menorah tonight. (Dan was raised Jewish and I raised Christian, we will have a Menorah & a Christmas Tree in our home.) Although this is an "advent calendar," I think doing a promotion for Hanukkah is necessary.

So today in honor of Hanukkah, I am offering pretty, sparkly blue upgraded gift wrap! Not only do you get a beautiful piece of jewelry, but no work! Your gift is already wrapped!

Hop on over to either my etsy studio or my big cartel studio and shop, shop away! Oh and Happy Hanukkah!

day 10 : 10% off when you spend $100

First I want to wish Dan a happy 1 year and 10 month anniversary! I have enjoyed every moment. :)

Now for what you are here for... the sale for December 10...which I must say is PRETTY AWESOME!
I think this sale speaks for itself! 10% off when you spend $100 in either of my shops. (no custom order pieces, please) Just use the code and I will refund your money via paypal.

Now don't forget, to use the codes when you shop... not only does that mean you get 10% off BUT you will be entered into the final giveaway on December 25! (which is TOTALLY worth it, I promise!)

day 9 : 10% off sterling silver fortune cookie necklaces

Here we are at December 9th...already. I need to get my holiday shopping done! ASAP!

Oh, yes. A fortune cookie necklace sale! This is only for the fortune cookie necklace, with the fortune hidden in the back at the clasp. Just use the discount code in the message to seller section and I will refund the 10% via paypal.

And don't forget two things: {1} you can either purchase from my etsy studio OR my NEW big cartel studio. {2} when you use the promo code for the day, you are entered into the final giveaway on December 25. And trust me, you don't want to miss that!

day 8 : 8% of sales goes toward TOYS FOR TOTS

Good morning my lovelies!

As this is the season for giving, today is a day for giving...
Christmas and the holidays is a time of giving, and especially to those in need. This season is also very special for children. And toys for tots is a great organizations that provides Christmas gifts to children who wouldn't normally receive them.

Hop on over to christina kober designs etsy studio or big cartel studio and help those in need while also getting your holiday shopping done!

day 4 : pom pom or poinsettia bow gift wrapping upgrade

So last year I took a gift wrapping class at the Container Store. It was awesome except that I was so busy with finishing orders that I never got to wrap any of my gifts to friends or family with my new fancy skills.

This year...well it's not going to be that way! I am offering upgraded gift wrap for $3 in my etsy studio. HOWEVER... I have a little surprise for you behind door number 4!!!

day 3 : 10% off all handwritten initial necklaces

Hello my dears!

Today, on the third day of Advent, we search for the third window in the tree to find out what the surprise is for the day ...Take 10% off of any handwritten initial pendant by mentioning the code "DAY 3" in the message to seller section and continue on with your payment. I will then refund you 10% via paypal.

Day 2 : Free Shipping ANYWHERE!

hey there!

It's day two of the advent! I first want to say how happy I am with the turn out for the giveaway yesterday. (the results will be shared later on this morning...as I'm sleeping when this is being posted!)

Today for the 2nd day of the Advent Calendar of Promotions we have a day of free shipping worldwide, anywhere! When you make a purchase at my etsy studio, just enter in the code "DAY 2" in the message to seller section and continue on with your payment. I will then refund you the amount of the shipping via paypal.

xoxo

Day 1 : It's a Happy December Giveaway!

Happy New Month! I am so excited to kick off the Advent Calendar of Promotions today! So what will the first promotion be? ...drumroll please....

A Happy December Giveaway! The giveaway is for my new Ampersand Block Letter Necklace.

To enter please leave a comment on my blog. You have from 12 midnight until 11:59pm Eastern today (december 1) to enter. A winner will be drawn the old fashioned way, from a hat, and announced early tomorrow morning (december 2).

So good luck and stay tuned for the next promotion tomorrow!