Feature Friday-Learn how to crochet

I crochet for a hobby. I learned to crochet and knit when I lived in Jersey, so I had something to do on the train when I commuted into the city. My mom taught me to crochet and I took a class at the Middlesex Community College to learn how to knit.

I crochet blankets and scarves, however the side of my blankets/scarves would come out crooked and I couldn't figure out why. I knew how to single and double crochet, but that was that was the extent of my stitch knowledge. I have bought how to, teach yourself and learn to crochet books, but it is hard for me to just read how to crochet, I need someone to show me first. My sister recently sent me a link to this great website that has video tutorials. These tutorials are easy to follow and lot cheaper than taking a class. It teaches how to do a number of crochet stitches. Check it out at:
http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html

Let me know what you think about the tutorials. Scarves for stocking stuffers this year!

Who's Wearing Fabulous Chic?

Who's wearing Fabulous Chic? Cynthia from Michigan is wearing Fabulous Chic. Cynthia is wearing one of my favorite sets. She is wearing a Cream, Almond and Bronze colored Swarovski Pearl necklace and earrings.

What Cynthia likes best about this piece is that it is a modern twist to a classic piece. The mix of cream, almond and bronze color Swarovski pearls makes it trendier than your classic string of pearls.

If you are interested in being a featured customer, please email me a pic with you wearing your fabulous chic jewelry, your name, where you are from and what do you like about your Fab Chic jewelry. Email me at fabulouschicdesigns@yahoo.com

Computer Crash :(

My computer crashed last night, so I was unable to upload the new sale item of the week. However, the Christmas in July sale is still going on at www.fabulouschic.etsy.com I will try to get my computer fixed tonight so I will be able to post Thursday's Who's wearing Fabulous Chic.

However, until I get the problem resolved, my blog posts will be suspended. I will have access to different computers so you will still be able to contact me at fabulouschicdesigns@yahoo.com.

You can also follow my updates at http://twitter.com/fabulouschic

It's Two Dollar Tuesday

It's Two Dollar Tuesday on Friday. The following jewelry pieces are on sale for Two Dollars today only at http://www.fabulouschic.etsy.com/

Purple Agate, Amethyst and Sterling Silver Earrings

Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver Earrings

Sterling silver and Agate Earrings

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Earrings

Yellow Agate Earrings

Random Monday-Referral Contest

I have the Monday Blahs. The weekend has come and gone too quickly. I was only able to get one piece done this weekend. However, my order from Fire Mountain Gems should arrive on Tuesday, so I plan to be a crafting diva this weekend. Look forward to some new pieces next week.

Usually, when I get the Monday blahs, a good deal, sale or a free gift makes me feel better. Below is another item that will be in the grab bag for the referral contest. Just a refresher the objective of the referral contest is to get Fabulous Life on a Not So Fabulous Budget blog to 50 followers by September 1, 2009. So tell your friends and family. If you refer someone and he/she becomes a follower then you both are entered into the drawing for Fabulous Chic Jewelry. The more people you refer the more entries you get in the drawing. Click here for full details and contest rules.

New Item of the Week

What do you think about this Swarovski Pearl and Crystal necklace? This is a sample piece that I made for myself, to see the type of response I get from this necklace. Initially I made this necklace as a double strand necklace but I think twisting both strands looked trendier. This necklace is made from cream and peach Swarovski pearls, peach Swarovski crystals and gold-filled beads.

What do you think about this necklace? I want to hear your honest opinion, so please feel free to say if you do not like an item. Post your opinions of this necklace in the comment section.

You will have until Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST to be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced next Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 9am EST. The prize is a pair of Fabulous Chic Earrings. Good Luck!

And the winner is...

Thank you so much for your comments. To pick the winner, I used random.org. The number it picked was 1. Congratulations Davida!!!! I will contact you to get your mailing address to send your Fabulous Chic Earrings.

The next item of the week will be posted the soon. The prize will be a pair of Fabulous Chic Earrings.