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I'm Michelle Cox -- the owner of Lipstick to Crayons. I’m also a Mom to three kids (a teen, tween and toddler), a professional writer (www.michellemcox.com) and a blogger (www.fromthemom.com). My freelance writing business allows me to enjoy the great balance of being a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom, while also making time for blogging, running (ran the Chicago Marathon twice) some amateur photography and scrapbooking. I’m a St. Louis native, although I have lived outside of the city and the state. A few of my passions are amateur photography, scrapbooking and attending kids' sporting events.

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Engraved necklace Mother’s Day Giveaway

The Fine Art of Family has a new collection just in time for Mother’s Day.

“Introducing The Notes Collection, a family of timeless pieces destined to become the heirlooms of tomorrow. Crafted in 18k gold, delicate fob-inspired charms and round floral discs are engraved with a variety of sentiments and can be customized with your own personal message. Worn alone or layered, this collection turns jewelry into keepsakes with meaningful words from the heart.”

carpe-diem

We are big fans of The Fine Art of Family and the designer, Monica Rich Kosannar. Her collection is carried in 70+ of the finest jewelers and stores in the U.S.

We are thrilled to offer the Mini Floral Necklace in sterling silver for one lucky Lipstick to Crayons reader. The engraved charm pendant is a beautiful way to keep your sentiments close to heart. The disc measures 1/2″ and hangs from a 16-inch chain. Their signature floral pattern is on the back of the disc and “carpe diem” is engraved on the front. Retails for $115.

Giveaway guidelines

Visit The Notes Collection then return here and leave a comment about which piece is your favorite.

Receive additional entries:

1. For blogging about the contest and let us know in a separate comment
2. Subscribing to our mailing list/RSS feed and let us know in a separate comment
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This giveaway closes April 27, 2009 at 11:59 pm central time. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by April 30, 2009 they will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA residents only please.

Congrats to our winner, Trish!

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  1. I really like the Gold and Stone Locket~So Pretty! Thanks so much forthe chance to win :)

  2. The Mini Fob Necklace is my favorite!

  3. I love the silver rectangle gate locket but they are all keepsakes for the heart. Please count me in.

  4. Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace

  5. Love the peace and hope necklace

  6. subscriber

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  9. I really like the Mo and Love Necklace. Very pretty.

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  10. I subscribe to your mailing list.
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  11. I Tweeted!
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  12. Stumbled-toohotforturte2

  13. My favorite is the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity necklace.

  14. My fav is the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace!

  15. i like the Gold Oval Gate Locket

  16. Love the Silver Rectangle Gate Locket.

  17. I am a subscriber.

  18. Got your button.
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  19. Got button

  20. You are on my blogroll.

  21. Fave in Technorati (aitmama).

  22. I subscribe and would my fav. is the gate locket. Great jewelry! Many thx.

  23. My favorite is the Love, Hope, Faith, Charity Necklace.

  24. I love the faith hope and love bracelet. Thanks for the chance.

  25. blogged this giveaway here:
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  26. I subscribe via email at:
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  27. tweeted here:
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  28. faved on Technorati – bloggyfinds

  29. stumbled – bloggyfinds

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  32. silver rectangle gate locket is my fav

  33. I love the peace and hope necklace.

  34. I love the Signature Floral locket! So beautiful! It would be perfect for my daughter for mothers day.

  35. I like the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace.

  36. I like the Peace and Hope Necklace.

  37. I tweeted. http://twitter.com/TX_Jen1634

  38. I love the giveaway item…but, I also love the “Carpe Diem Rock Crystal Charm and Pendant”. The 18K is stunning and the sterling silver is more afforable and very beautiful too.

  39. I’m an email subscriber too. Thank you.

  40. I like the peace and hope necklace. Thanks for the opportunity!

  41. I want the Gate charm.

  42. Mini Fob Necklace is lovely

  43. this necklace is gorgeous – but too expensive for me!! Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace

    autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

  44. The Peace and Hope Necklace is really pretty.

  45. I like Mini Floral Disc Bracelet. Simple and elegant.

  46. ‘love, hope, faith and charity’ is really nice. and expensive!

  47. The Mini Fob bracelet is very pretty.

  48. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  49. i like the sunburst card holder

  50. I like the gold peace and hope bracelet.

  51. I subscribed.

  52. the mini floral disc bracelet is super cool. i like all of their designs

  53. Lots of lovely pieces to select from – but I really liked the Mini Fob Bracelet, very sweet and feminine :)

  54. I like the mini floral disc necklace the best (I’m more of a fan of sterling silver than yellow gold).

  55. I like the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace

  56. the Mini Floral Disc Necklace is my favorite. i have been looking for something just like this.

  57. I love the Mini Fob Necklace.

  58. The Mom and Love necklace is beautiful too!

  59. I subscribe.

  60. And faved you on Technorati-MommaStaciA.

  61. Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace is beautiful!

  62. Carpe Diem Rock Crystal Charm and Pendant is my favorite

  63. Love the Round Engraveable Locket!

  64. Subscriber.

  65. Here’s my tweet.

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  66. Faved you on Technorati (thebabblingbrooks)

  67. Button is on my blog, left side, at http://www.thebabblingbrooks.typepad.com

  68. My favorite is the Gold Oval Gate Locket. Thanks for the giveaway!

  69. Gold Oval Gate Locket is beautiful

  70. Love the Gold and Stone Locket! Beautiful!

  71. The Small Engravable Pendant is my favorite piece of jewelry on their site! Thanks, Cindi

  72. I am an email subscriber to your site!
    Many thanks, Cindi

  73. “Tweet!” http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/
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  74. I also favored you on Technorati…..
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  75. I stumbled this post.
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  76. My favorite is the Peace and Hope Necklace

  77. The Mini Floral Disc Necklace

  78. I like the Mom & Love necklace

  79. Oh, the Gold and Stone Locket is unique. I’ve never seen a locket that uses a stone as one side of the pendant.

  80. Love and peace

  81. I love the Mom and Love Necklace

  82. I love the love, hope, faith and charity necklace
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  83. subscriber
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  84. stumbled yzgirl4
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  85. I like the Mo and Love Necklace.

  86. Everything is so gorgeous! I’m in love with their Mini Floral Disc Bracelet. Thank you so much!

  87. Following you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/home?status=http%3A%2F%2Flipsticktocrayons.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fengraved-necklace-mothers-day-giveaway.html

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  88. I like the Round Floral Half Locket. It is very pretty.

  89. I am an email subscriber.

  90. Tweeted~
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  91. I love the love hope charity one!

  92. this is good for me

  93. I love the Love, Hope & Faith necklace.

  94. Love silver jewelry so I love the Mini Floral Disc pendant necklace

  95. Tweeted
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  96. My favorite was the Peace & Hope Necklace

  97. I absolutely LOVE the “Silver Rectangle Gate Locket”

  98. The Mom And Love Necklace is my favorite piece.

  99. E-mail subscriber.

  100. Technorati fav. username:jelly15301

  101. They are so pretty. My favorite is the Mom and Love Necklace.

  102. subscriber

  103. The Peace and Hope Necklace is gorgeous also!

  104. I like the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet in gold.

  105. Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity necklace 4 me

  106. I love the mini fob necklace

  107. I like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace

  108. I love the cross and faith necklace

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  109. I am a subscriber

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  110. I have your button on my sidebar

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  111. My favorite is what you are giving away. But I also like the peace and love necklace.

  112. I subscribe.

  113. i really like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace,
    it’s simple yet elegant. this would be a great gift for my daughter.

  114. Faith hope and Love is my favorite. Thanks for the chance.

    mogrill@comcast.net

  115. I love the mom and love necklace.

  116. The Cross and Faith necklace is my favorite piece. Thank you.

  117. I like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace (Gold).

  118. I like the Faith, Hope and Love bracelet and the Silver Love Envelope.

  119. I love the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace.

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  120. Subscribed.

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  121. You are on my blog roll:
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  122. I like the Mini Fob necklace.

  123. This collection is beautiful. My favorite piece is the Mom and Love Necklace. So pretty.

    Thanks so much!

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  124. I am a subscriber!

  125. My favorite is the Mini Fob necklace.

  126. Stumbled (username piratebuddha)

  127. I really like the love,faith,hope and charity necklace.Thanks!

  128. i like the faith hope and love bracelet

  129. I like the love and peace

  130. Hi, The Love, Faith, Hope, Charity necklace is so lovely. Thanks and blessings, Stefanie Hartman

  131. My favorite is the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet. Thnaks for a great giveaway!

  132. I’m an email subscriber. Thanks!

  133. I tweeted on Twitter here:
    http://twitter.com/trishden/status/1492187370

    Thanks
    trishden

  134. You are faved on my Technorati. Thanks!

  135. JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    Cross and Faith Necklace is lovely and would be charming on any neck.

  136. I love the Cross and Faith Necklace.

  137. Here’s my Tweet… http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/1493445944

  138. So nice

  139. I like the Titanium and Gold locket.

  140. They are all beautiful but my favorite
    is the Gold and Stone Locket.

  141. My fav is the Twin Image Bangle Bracelet

  142. I really love the Cross and Faith Necklace, really beautiful! Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!

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  143. I am also an email subscriber.

    Eloise
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  144. I am also following you on Twitter (furygirl3132) and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/furygirl3132/status/1497960415

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  145. I like this locket bracelet:

    Round Floral Locket Bracelet
    http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/jewelry/bracelets/round-floral-locket-bracelet.php

  146. I subscribed to your emails!

  147. I tweeted!

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  148. I stumbled this post!

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  149. I added your button to my blog. =)

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  150. I like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace (Gold) with carpe diem on the back.

  151. I could make great use of the Duros Canister Cleaner!

  152. I love the mini floral disc bracelet the best!

  153. I love the Mini Floral Disc Necklace (Gold) and I would get one for my daughter with her phone number because she has autism.

  154. All of the jewelry is beautiful but I found the
    Silver Love Envelope to be the most elegant,it really is gorgeous

  155. The Peace and Hope Necklace is my favorite; it caught my eye right away and, since my children and their friends say I should be a hippy, I’m guessing that it fits my personality as well.

  156. I like the Mom and Love Necklace.

  157. My favorite is the Rectangle gate locket in silver.

  158. I love the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet!

  159. I like the PEace and Hope Necklace.

  160. I love the Peace and Hope Necklace even though my daughter would try to steal it from me & there is no way I’d let her wear that necklace, lol.

  161. I’m subscribed in bloglines

  162. The “Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace” is my favorite. Love these charms. Silver would be more affordable though.

  163. I like the Mini Fob Necklace. Thanks.

    sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com

  164. Love the Mom and Love necklace.

  165. I really like the Silver Rectangle Gate Locket. Very unique!

  166. I subscribe!

  167. Mini Floral Disc Bracelet

  168. I love the cross and faith necklace. Very pretty and inspiring!

  169. Cross & Faith is definitely my favorite.

  170. I’ve got your button!
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  171. My favorite is the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace!

  172. Love the faith necklace :)

  173. i like the peace and hope necklace.

  174. My favorite really is the Mini Floral Disc necklace in silver. It would be nice if they offered the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet in silver, as well.

  175. i like the cross&faith necklace.very pretty

  176. The mini floral necklace is my favorite! It’s gorgeous.

  177. I’m a follower!

  178. I love the mini floral disc bracelet! Gorgeous!

  179. I tweeted about the giveaway!
    username: califragilistic

  180. I subscribed!

  181. Hi!
    What a nice contest ~ that necklace is so pretty and I’d love to win! My favorite thing is the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace. It would be perfect for Mother’s Day. :)

  182. I love the Oval Floral Image Case! So beautiful! Thanks for the chance at a great giveaway!

  183. wow

  184. Wow! The Gold and Stone locket necklace is amazing! So lovely!

  185. I’m a subscriber

  186. I like the mini fob bracelet. Thanks for the giveaway!

  187. Gold Oval Gate Locket

  188. I love the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet. Thanks.

  189. I tweeted – user name Bonniels
    http://tinyurl.com/cce9w2
    Thanks.

  190. My sister loves the Cross and Faith Necklace. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  191. I like the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace.

  192. Mini Fob Necklace

  193. I love the heart initial necklace!

    Genevieve

  194. Mini Floral Disc Necklace

  195. would love to win this prize

  196. I love the sterling Mini Floral Disc–how innovative to engrave both sides!

  197. This would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
    My favorite is the Mini Floral Necklace. I also like the pretty gold Peace and Hope necklace.
    Thanks for the very nice giveaway.

  198. I subscribe.

  199. The Mini Floral necklace is my favorite. Thanks

  200. I really like the Cross and Faith Necklace!

  201. I subscribe in Google reader.

  202. Favorited you on Technorati (SherryR)

  203. Love the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace!

  204. I like the Peace and Hope Necklace!!!!!!!!!!11

  205. Twittered this beauty!!

  206. Tough choice, but I love the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet (Gold).

  207. I love the mini floral disc necklace most! Thanks for the chance!

  208. I am a subscriber. Thanks!

  209. I subscribe.. thank you !!!

  210. I really like the Sterling Silver Round Floral Half Locket.

  211. I like the Peace and Hope necklace.

  212. I love the Peace and Hope Necklace

  213. The Sterling Silver Round Floral Half Locket is my favorite. Thanks for sharing~

  214. I like the Mini Floral Disc Bracelet

  215. I like the Titanium and Gold locket.

  216. I like Titanium and Gold

  217. I love the mini floral disc in either silver or gold…very simple, yet elegant.

  218. subscribed. :)

  219. I like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace in gold. I like the Carpe Diem inscription.

  220. oops.. I was “anonymous”.

    I like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace in gold. I like the Carpe Diem inscription.

  221. Mini Floral Disc Bracelet- I love it, so pretty.

  222. I too love the silver Min iFloral Disc necklace with the Mom inscription.

  223. I love the Love, Hope, Faith And Charity Necklace, and the giveaway is just lovely, with carpe diem on the back! Thanks for the chance to win!

  224. I love the Mini Floral Disc Necklace (Sterling Silver)!

  225. I loved the Gold and Stone Locket! =)

    Amy
    MovieMomma@gmail.com

  226. I subscribed!

    Amy
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  227. My favorite piece is the Cross and Faith pendant!

  228. I like the gold Peace and Hope Necklace!

  229. I really like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace (Gold).

  230. The Gold and (Citrine) Stone Locket would be tops on my ‘wish’ list! :)

  231. The Gold Oval Gate locket necklace is gorgeous!

  232. I am a subscriber.

  233. I love the carpe diem necklace.

  234. I think the sentiment and messages that are communicated through these exquisitely designed jewelry pieces is just wonderful! I cannot think of any woman who wouldn’t be so honored and feel so loved when they receive something like this for Mother’s Day! I think all the items in this collection are exceptional and each one conveys such a beautiful message it is hard to pick a favorite! The Mom and Love Necklace really caught my eye because it has a vintage flair to it with a modern twist. I love jewelry that speaks volumes without saying a word and this stunning necklace truly does. I would love to present my Mother with a piece from this collection. It would most certainly make Mother’s Day special for her and she can remember it for years to come by wearing one of these treasured items close to her heart. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter.

  235. I am a current Subscriber.

  236. I twittered about your wonderful giveaway. Here is a link to my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1622254537

  237. I Stumbled. My username is joannaonthelake and here is the link to my review:

    http://joannaonthelake.stumbleupon.com/review/32333007/

  238. I love the peace and hope necklace!

  239. I subscribed to your RSS feed

  240. I tweeted! http://twitter.com/quelleheure4/status/1622399354

  241. Cross and Faith Necklace

  242. gold and stone locket

  243. The silver Silver Rectangle Gate Locket is beautiful, and I like the mini floral. My fingers are crossed!

  244. I love the mini fob bracelet!

  245. I really like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace!
    Thanks

  246. Being a mom is the best thing to happen to me and these are beautiful!

  247. I like the Cross & Faith Necklaces! Thanks!

  248. I love the Mom and Love necklace. Thank you

  249. Mini Fob Necklace. wombatspurple[at]yahoo.com

  250. The Peace and Hope Necklace is my favorite.

    “Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, our engraved fob and disc pendant is a beautiful way to keep precious sentiments close to heart. The peace sign is engraved on a disc (measuring 1/2″) and companion “hope” fob (measuring 1/2″ from top to bottom) hang from a 16-inch chain. The disc has our signature floral pattern on the back allowing the wearer multiple wearing options.”

  251. I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/zwriter/status/1625233611

  252. The Peace and Hope Necklace is my fav!

  253. love, hope, faith and charity

  254. I love the mini floral disc necklace in Carpe Diem.

  255. Thanks for the contest!

  256. I love the Mom and Love Necklace in silver! Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  257. I love the Silver Rectangle Gate Locket!!

  258. The Peace and Hope necklace is beautiful :)

  259. I would love the chance to win, thanks.

  260. I just adore the Gold and Stone Locket–beautiful

  261. I just love the Mom and Love necklace! Please enter my name! Thanks for a great giveaway!

  262. My fav is Cross and Faith Necklace, but all are very nice…..saved site to my favs to share w/ friends

  263. I love the Scroll Dresser Box!! Thanks for the chance!

  264. Im a subscriber!

  265. I have you faved on technorati, mom2anutball!

  266. I have your button! http://mom2anutball.blogspot.com/

  267. I really like the peace and hope necklace!

  268. I like the Peace and Hope Necklace.

  269. I like the Peace and Hope Necklace.

  270. The Mom and Love Necklace is my favorite.

  271. Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace is beautiful.

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  272. The Mom and Love necklace is right up my alley!

  273. Gold Oval Gate Locket really nice!

  274. Faith hope love necklace is my fave!!

  275. love peace hope thanks

  276. I like the Love, Hope, Faith, and Charity Necklace

  277. i like the mom and love necklace.

  278. The Faith and Cross necklace was my favorite. Would have likes to see something with a crucifix
    on it!

  279. The sterling silver “Carpe Diem” is my favorite. It’s beautiful.

  280. I adore the Mini Floral Disc Necklace.

  281. i like the Mini Floral Disc Necklace (Sterling Silver)

  282. I love the Cross and Faith Necklace in silver :)

  283. I like the Mom and Love Necklace!

  284. subscriber

  285. Gold and Stone Locket:)

  286. I adore the Mom and Love necklace in white gold

  287. I like the gold mom and love necklace.

  288. I am a subscriber.

  289. I faved you on technorati.

  290. I am a subscriber

  291. I put your button on my blog.

  292. Tweeted:(Swtlilchick)

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  293. Fave you on Technorati(Swtlilchick)

  294. The Mom and Love necklace is very pretty!

  295. I subscribed to your mailing list.

  296. Cross & faith necklace

  297. Got your button