Recent pretties {A bridal shoot, new necklaces + boutonnieres}

Taking a little break from the blogging world allows me to get a bit more shop orders done, shipped out and have more family time. I will be back in the "swing of things" sometime soon but for now, I'm enjoying the time I get to step back and not have to get so much done.

Today, I'm sharing a few recent pretties that have made new homes and a sneak peek of one of a few new photo shoots featuring pieces from Love Sparkle Pretty.

I am so happy to have collaborated with Marilyn Duvall Photography for this bridal shoot featuring a handmade lace cap from the shop. She's such a talented photographer based in Texas. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos from this shoot!

P.S. I will also be adding another NEW bridal cap very soon!!

The new hand painted feather necklaces are now available here in the shop. This burnt orange one is on its way to its home in Australia.

The fabric rosette necklaces (will be available again soon) made their way to a sweet returning customer in Germany. Thank you Melanie!!

The gold boho-inspired headpiece is going to South Carolina. This piece has been quite popular in the shop. I am loving the boho style right now and I can see that many others are too. I have a few more of these to create and send off this week.

With the cooler seasons approaching, I have been creating more fall/winter pieces for weddings such as this custom woodland-inspired order of boutonnieres. These adorable bouts are for a December wedding in New York and I'm so excited to see all of the details come together for this event!

Right now, these are only available by custom order. 

 Speaking of boutonnieres, I stumbled upon these wedding photos from a wonderful Canadian bride I worked with a few months ago. She contacted me to create her boutonnieres, corsage pins as well as a couple hair clips (including the bride's) for her big day (see the past post about it here).

She was so sweet and the greatest part was, I was her very first Etsy order! It always makes me happy to know that I am someone's "first order". Being a part of a great handmade site, there are so many other talented shops to choose from but to place your trust in my shop as your first experience, means a lot. I still remember my first Etsy order too!

As a gift, I sent her a bracelet I created just for her. I used pearls on a silver chain and a locket to match the key boutonnieres. I was so happy to find out that she even wore the bracelet on her big day! This makes my heart happy.

Thank you so much Jennifer for your kindness and support of my shop. I truly appreciate you!

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

 The locket bracelet among the GORGEOUS wedding rings.

Photo Credit: This Sweet Love Photography

Have a beautiful week my friends! 

If you've recently created some pretties, I'd love to see them. Send your posts my way. :)

A {FLASH DEAL} for you my friends. :)

This morning, I shipped out this custom necklace and earring set to a bride in Ohio. This set will be available in my shop soon but before it is, I wanted to offer my blog and FB followers a special discount as well as a first glimpse.
  For a few days only, you can get a custom set for yourself for ONLY $12 + shipping before it arrives to the shop! You can choose your colors of fabric, colors of chain for the necklace (silver, gold or brass) and choice of beads (purple, aqua, turquoise, pink, silver, black, pearl or brown).

All you have to do is comment or email me (kaylanicole0317[at]aol.com) with your Paypal email! It would also be nice (although not mandatory) if you can share my blog or FB page somewhere on any of your sites. Please & Thank You!

DIY wooden bead necklace

I am sharing a DIY necklace tutorial over at LaBelleMadeleine. Cute wooden bead necklace right? Go see the easy tutorial I created for you gals here!

A Thoughtful Thursday!

Here are my thoughts from this past week:

*I have waited waaayy too long for this bad boy! I finally got my gold card from Starbucks in the mail! I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing seeing how Starbucks is ridiculously overpriced...definitely my guilty pleasure. :)

*These custom pretty little pieces are going to look sooo cute on an adorable little gal. :)

  *I'm not going to lie, I am pretty nervous about leading a new mission in our church...but my excitement overwhelms my fear. Let's pray I don't faint while I give a speech.
*I love my friend Zayda from Thrifty Little Z for sending me a photo of her new necklace I made her.   *I'm oh. so. ecstatic about my first blog conference this year! I just bought my ticket to Elevate this morning. After driving to Starbucks to get free wifi on my way to bible study, I was able to purchase the tickets right at 9am when they started to go on sale! P.S. You should go too!   *Almost done saving up for my new camera! I have been knocking out orders like crazy to save. I will have my first DSLR baby on Monday!   *I'm way too happy about all of my new followers! Hello new friends! :)
*I may just have to make one of these necklaces for myself. I made this one for a dear friend of mine and fell in love.   *Can't wait to dive into my cheese pizza that is sitting on the counter for me RIGHT. NOW. Yummmm! Have a beautiful day! :)

FLASH SALE for the first 5 commenters! :)

These 3 dainty rosette necklaces are on sale for $7 right now (originally $11 in the shop)! You choose the colors! :) In order to get these at the special price, go to my Facebook page, "like" it and then comment on the post with your Paypal email address. There are only a few left!
Ready, set, GO!

*If you share this sale, I may do another real SOON!*

FLASH SALE! Headbands, scarves, a necklace and a ring!!

FLASH SALE! There is only ONE LEFT of each of these items so HURRY before they are gone! Most items won't be returning to the shop for quite some time.   This Aqua Blooming Headband is only $7.00 right now! Get it HERE   This Gray Blooming Headband is only $7 right now! Get it HERE This Mustard Scarf is only $16 right now! Get it HERE   This Magenta and Lace Scarf is only $15 right now! Get it HERE   This Mint Necklace is only $17 right now! Get it HERE   This Pretty in Pink fabric ring is only $3.50 right now! Get it HERE Come see the rest of the items in the Love Sparkle Pretty shop!

For all of my fellow {CRAFTERS} & lovers of all things {Pretty}!!!!!

I know I have been so behind on my posts lately but I have been so busy! BUT I wanted to share some new necklaces that are finally available in the Love Sparkle Pretty shop! These are unique necklaces for the crafters at heart. :) If you love {Pretty} things, these necklaces were handmade with you in mind! Here are two designs available: The first design is created with a large "I like to make {Pretty} things" charm in an antique bronze colored filigree setting--the print is on a light aqua and ivory chevron pattern, an aqua colored bow for added femininity, a long antique bronze colored chain (~27"), a lobster clasp for easy fastening, & LOTS of love! This design is available here! The second design is created with a "I like to make {Pretty} things" charm in an antique bronze colored filigree setting--again, the print is on a light aqua and ivory chevron pattern, 2 pearl beads, a "made with love" charm--because everything we make is made with lots of love right? :), vintage sewing machine charm, an antique bronze colored chain (~16"), & a lobster clasp for easy fastening! This design is available here!

Taking a {BREAK} + GIVEAWAY Reminder--Ends TONIGHT

I have decided that after one more post tonight (deciding the winner for my giveaway), I will be taking a break from my blog as well as from my etsy shop.
In the meantime, I will be finishing up lots of orders I have received and then taking a little "breather" to spend some time with my family and slowing down a bit.
As many of you know, I am a nursing student as well as wife and mommy along with keeping up with my love of crafting--but sometimes it can be a bit much for one person. I just finished a class and I start another one in about 2 weeks so before then, I want to enjoy some down time and relax for a little while.
I will be on a "break" for about 2 weeks but I will be back in the swing of things again soon!

Some things I have lined up for the blog afterwards are pictured below as a little "preview." :) {Enjoy}


Just a reminder, I will be choosing the winner TONIGHT for my 100 followers blog giveaway for this dainty rosette necklace. :) So get your enteries in now before 5pm California time! lol
Thank you guys sooo very much! I love all of the support and love I have received! You guys are the best! :)  {Have a BEAUTIFUL day}

{{100 Followers GIVEAWAY}}

Last night, I was so delighted that I reached 100 followers. Thanks KaKa Beauty Blog for being my 100th follower! :) So, last minute, I decided to do a little giveaway for all my fellow friends and future friends. Thanks so much you guys for the support and lovely comments! They really make my day! :) I will be giving away a Dainty Rosette Necklace {handmade by yours truely} and perfect for this beautiful spring weather.

Here's how to enter: Leave a comment below for each entry. :)  Mandatory entry-- **Be a public GFC follower of my blog**  Optional entries-- **"Like" my Facebook Page (I'm doing another giveaway once I get to 150 "likes!") **"Share" this giveaway via your Facebook page, Twitter, or Blog **Add my shop to your favorites on Etsy **Post my button on your Blog sidebar (found on the right sidebar of my blog) **Follow me on Pinterest  That's 8 possible entries! I will choose the winner by a random drawing on JUNE 3rd and post the winner right here!  I am also doing another giveaway with Lindsey over at Sprinkles of My Life! Once she hits 100 followers, she will have the giveaway up and I will be giving away this little necklace! :)   She is 6 followers away from hosting the giveaway so head on over there and check out her blog! The sooner she gets those 6 followers, the sooner you can enter to win my cute little necklace pictured above! :)  P.s. Did I mention how much I love you guys?? :)  Thank you all sooooo very much!  {Verse of the day} Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. --Proverbs 31:30  {Have a BEAUTIFUL day!}

{Vintage Treasures} Necklace! So PRETTY!

There's a new necklace joining the shop & it's VERY limited!
{Vintage Treasures}
This is a vintage inspired piece with lots of different buttons including pearls and sparkle with bits of lace.

Want one?
Head on over here to the Love Sparkle Pretty Shop
& pick one up! :) I can also make similar necklaces with different charms which would be great for bridesmaids! email me here: kaylanicole0317@aol.com & we can create some great custom necklaces just for you! *************** P.S. I will be having a GIVEAWAY once I hit 150 "likes" on my facebook page HERE --so be sure to "like & "share" :) My Facebook followers get the first shop updates, giveaways, & coupons! :)

{Key to my Heart} VERY LIMITED Necklace now available in the shop! :)

Yesterday, I spent the morning on my newest creation. {Key to my Heart} was created using an antique-inspired filigree key (approx. 2.75" in length) filigree heart charm (I only have 2 of these specific heart charms!) a translucent aqua bead a dainty pink bead & a "made with love" charm all on a 30" antique brass chain with lobster clasp at end. These are VERY limited quantity (2 to be exact) because I only have 2 of these heart charms so put your order in now for your {pretty much OOAK necklace} :) Order your {Key to my Heart} necklace here in the Love Sparkle Pretty Shop p.s. I'm still giving away a headband once I hit 150 "likes" on my Facebook page so head on over & "like" & "share." The lucky winner could be YOU! :)

{THIS} is what I have been waiting for!!!! :D

Yesterday, I FINALLY received my last package in the mail so I can start creating my NEWEST---& totally rad idea!
This is for all of my fellow crafters who
"Make
Pretty
things"
This is the {I make PRETTY things} necklace
& here's a SNEAK PEEK!!

There will be several designs to choose from but this is the first:)
It's made with an antique brass chain, vintage-inspired sewing machine, "made with love" charm (because anything we create, we put our whole hearts into right? :), 2 pearls, & clear cab with several designs on a vintage-inspired filigree setting.
These will be available really really soon so keep an eye out.

In the meantime, head over to my NEW facebook page & "like" & share. Once I hit 150 "likes," I will be doing my first giveaway!! :)

Handmade accessories {love}

Etsy is one of my favorite sites to browse and I have found some accessories that I {LOVE} and wanted to share :)

So cute! For a tea party?

{From CM VISION Jewlery Etsy Shop}

Pretty Locket!!

{From Botanical Birds Etsy Shop}

I love this filigree flower ring!!!

{From Luxe Adornments Etsy Shop}

Pearls+Pretty Pink Ribbon=LOVE! So feminine :)

{From Erin Keys Etsy Shop

Reminds me of Sex and the City :)

{From Cheap and Chic Land Etsy Shop}


{From Sweet Simple Etsy Shop}

The following accessories are from Lonkoosh and I absolutely adore them!! They are so girly and beautiful!! :)



{From Lonkoosh Etsy Shop}