Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Little Windows Photo Jewelery - 12 Days Review & Giveaway (Closed)

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

little windows logoLittle Windows takes your favorite photo and turns it into a treasured piece of jewelery. You can choose to have your jewelery made for you. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, you can choose to make your own jewelery.

NecklaceLittle Windows sent me a Make 3 Kit to review. For the same price of having one custom-made photo necklace, I can get a DIY kit where I can make 3 necklaces on my own. Hmmm... There's me and two loving Grandma's. Yup, that makes three! You get everything you need in one kit to make three necklaces and a little bit more.

moldsWhen I received the kit, I read the instructions and watched the online tutorials to make sure my first attempt at necklace making would be a success. There is software right on the Little Windows site where you can automatically resize your photos so they will fit into the mold for the necklaces. I cut out the pieces, and mixed my resin and hardener as per the instructions. I was able to make three necklaces. While they were setting, I decided to make some domed magnets as well (the instructions for doming are on the site as well). I mixed more resin and hardener and was able to make 14 domed photos. They are of Baby Bird, Papa Bird and me. I will be attaching magnets to them and taking them in to work to display in my office.

NecklaceThe verdict -- I really enjoyed making these necklaces. It was a little slice of me time. I waited until Baby Bird went down for a nap, then took my coffee downstairs and set to work. Everything was very easy to do. I had a little problem with one of the pins that I needed to thread through the pendant to attach to the chain. It ended up snapping of on me and there wasn't enough pins there to have a "do over" so I ended up pulling out my craft kit and threading a string through the hole to attach it and you can't even tell that I made my own "fix". The other two turned out perfect and will be going to two very happy Grandma's.

The Little Windows Make 3 Kit sells for $48US on their website.

Photo Jewelery packageLittle Windows has generously offered one lucky This Bird's Day reader a $50US Gift Code of their own as a giveaway. This is good for either one custom-made pendant by Little Windows, or for the Make Your Own 3 Necklace Pack.

To enter (mandatory entry): Go to Little Windows, then come back here and leave me a comment at the end of this post telling me what your favorite piece of jewelery is (please include your email or a way to contact you should you win). *You must do this for any additional entries to count.

After you have completed the first entry, you can enter an additional comment one time only for each of the following:
  • Sign up for the Little Windows Newsletter.
  • Follow This Bird's Day on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway linking to this post. Please include your twitter id in your comment (you must do both for this one to count).
  • Be a confirmed email subscriber to my updates (at the bottom right of this page). Simply enter your email address, confirm it and you will receive email updates when I make a new post. This will let you know when there is new content and giveaways on my site.
  • Find out how to get more entries by reading this post.
This contest is open to Canadian and US residents and runs until 9pm MST on Thursday, November 19, 2009.

170 COMMENTS:

Anonymous said...

Wow, how cool. I really liked the look of the double-sided bracelet- "domed with pearls". I would definitely order from here!
Lesley - notsomch@gmail.com

P.S. I am an early bird draw person!

Anonymous said...

Here is my additional comment as an early birder!
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Anonymous said...

I signed up for the Little Windows Newsletter!

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Robyn said...

My favorite is the rectangle pendant turned sideways (I know the exact photo I would use in it!!!!) with either the sterling silver snake chain or black leather chain (can't decide on the chain right now).

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Anonymous said...

I am an early bird entrant!
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Robyn said...

Email subscriber

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Robyn said...

"Early Bird Entry #1"

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"Early Bird Entry #4"

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"Early Bird Entry #5"

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nadine said...

I like the pictures that have the writing on them, either their name, or an inspiring message - perfect for gifts! What an awesome idea!

nadine said...

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KarineKiki said...

I would like to purchase a square shaped simple sterling ball necklace with the black cord..really thinking 'bout getting this for my two little God children..would be so cute!

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KarineKiki said...

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Carla said...

I liked the set of 4 magnets.

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Burcu said...

I like small square pendant shape with sterling heart and snake chain

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Burcu said...

I subscribe by e-mail
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Wanda said...

I like the 2 stacked sepia.
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Paula said...

I love the Swarvoski crystal pendant with black necklace. Gorgeous!
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Darci said...

My favorite piece of jewellry.....isn't actually jewellry.

I really liked the idea of having my "peeps" put on magnets.

What a teriffic concept!
Thanks!

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tutugirl said...

I love the Gabby necklace. It's really neat.

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tanya904 said...

Very awesome kit I like the Domed Earrings
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Anonymous said...

I like the black and white picture in the round pendant, but I would like it on silver chain.
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julesn2boys said...

love the magnets ... we love having or fridge covered with pictures

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julesn2boys said...

subscriber :)
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julesn2boys said...

early bird
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pam said...

I really like multi-photo necklace

pam said...

signed up for the newsletter
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mverno said...

cropper products mverno@roadrunner.com

Vanessa said...

I think that that the cute and casual cube bracelet is really great. I would love one of these.

Anonymous said...

I really like the magnets!
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Elonda said...

I love the sideways oval with Swarovski crystal. It is beautiful and so unique. It is screaming out for a pic of my daugher and I. LOL

Thanks
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Elonda said...

EB #1

Great giveaway, great contest!!

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Elonda said...

EB#2

unique ideas at this site!!

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Elonda said...

EB#3
Great gift ideas


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Elonda said...

EB#4

another entry please


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Elonda said...

EB#5

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Elonda said...

Watched the video's, am definitely going to order some stuff, really neat craft and gift ideas!!
Thanks
Signed up for Little Windows newsletter also
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Bombtastic Belle said...

I like the sideways oval
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hether78 said...

Wow! This jewelry is gorgeous! What Mom wouldn't want this??? I went to the 'Little Windows' site, and my favorite piece of jewelery would be the multi-photo necklace.

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Canadianladybug said...

Beautiful. I would love to have something like that with my kids in it...

I like the Gabby Necklace

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Canadianladybug said...

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hether78 said...

I FOLLOW THIS BIRD'S DAY ON TWITTER AND TWEETED THIS GIVEAWAY LINKING BACK TO THIS POST!

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hether78 said...

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Canadianladybug said...

I've subscribe and confirmed to your email updates.

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FOKXXY said...

MY favorite piece there is the single small cast cube bracelet! Very cute!

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Michelle AKA blabla3269 said...

I love the square shaped simple sterling ball necklace with the black cord
its just my style

Claire said...

I like the 5 cube necklace!

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Cherie said...

My favorite is the We love donuts, with a heart charm necklace. I would love to give that to Grandma for Christmas.

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Bacallsmom said...

My favorite piece of jewelry is the double-sided domed bracelet with pearls. It is really pretty and what a conversation piece. I'm going to order one for my mother-in-law! Thanks for the chance to win!!

409cope said...

I like the Double-Sided Domed Bracelets with Pearls the most. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Littlemommyh said...

I love the double sided circle bracelet with pearls. Would make such a great gift for my mom to show off her beautiful grand kids:)
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Littlemommyh said...

I'm a subscriber
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AStarrA said...

The donut necklace is cute!
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AStarrA said...

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mogrill said...

The donut necklace is adorable. Thanks for the chance.
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Cindy said...

I like the single small
cast cube bracelet.

Cindy said...

I signed up for the Little Windows newletter.

Cindy said...

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The Halton Mom said...

I adore the charm braclets! I had to favorite these in Moma's wish list folder on Daddy's laptop. hehe Great giveaway!

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The Halton Mom said...

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chani said...

I love the DS Rect bracelet

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chani said...

I subscribe

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Jolynn_Reads said...

I liked the pretty Anna Oval.
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Anne said...

I like the sterling flower jewelry accent

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Anne said...

early bird # 1

Anne said...

early bird # 2

Anne said...

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ruger44mag said...

Great for Parent and child bonding.Love gifts
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charity-23 said...

I really like the necklaces in a frame! What a neat idea. Great xmas present for Grandma!



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mafiaprincess said...

Love the Kira flower necklace!

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i subscribe via email!

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Maxine said...

This is a cool idea. I like the large shape cast bracelet.


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Everyday Mom Ideas said...

I love the cube braclet!

Anonymous said...

Oval upright pearl necklace
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Kristie said...

I like the My 3 Girlies necklace!

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AStarrA said...

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ktgonyea said...

i would be proud to wear my kids photo around my neck and this way they would be close to my heart at all times

candicehriech said...

Sounds like fun for my daycare kids!

Smooshy said...

i like the multi photo necklace!

Littlemommyh said...

I voted for you on Nov.16.
Good luck!
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Anonymous said...

I really like the double sided domed necklace. Great for someone (like me) with 2 kids!

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The Halton Mom said...

I vote for your Dumplings that look yummy btw!

Michelle S. said...

I would love to have the 5-cube multi-photo necklace. Thank you
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Michelle S. said...

I am an email subscriber.
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Michelle S. said...

I follow on twitter and tweeted.
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flowerchild said...

i really like the custom made necklace,oval pendant
thanks

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Kelsey said...

my favorite is one, double-sided charm
with sterling bracelet
$55

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AStarrA said...

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Michelle S. said...

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paulah said...

I like the 3/4" small square necklace.

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Littlemommyh said...

I voted for you on Nov. 18
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Deedles said...

I like the small square necklace.
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Jennifer said...

I really like the magnets

Jennifer said...

I follow on twitter and tweeted (DixieDisneyDiva)

Jennifer said...

I follow with friend connect

Angela G said...

I love the three cube necklace. ag1414@hotmail.com

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Sahm Lee said...

I like the large oval necklace. Thanks for the contest!
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Angela G said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.
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Angela G said...

I tweeted: ag1414
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Hotsnotty2 said...

I love the medium shape bracelet, thanks!

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Vanessa said...

voted for your recipe

Jackee Ann said...

I love the 2 photos combined necklace
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Kimberly said...

I like the 3/4 circle necklace. It's the perfect size to stand out but not be too lound.

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Janette @Unglamorous Giveaways said...

I love the cube bracelet
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Mishia said...

I love the cute and casual cube bracelet

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giggling kids said...

I love the sterling heart necklace.
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Elonda said...

voted Nov 19,2009 last day for extra entry for contest. Please put this one into the draw for the Little Windows Photo Jewellery
Thanks
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courtneystoffel said...

I love the 2 photos combined necklace.

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FDP 4 Life said...

my favorite is the double-sided domed
with pearls bracelet

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Kate said...

The 5 cube necklace looks FAB! Thanks!!!

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carol said...

I like theone, double-sided charm
with sterling bracelet

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Jinxy and Me said...

I like the cube bracelet!

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lace said...

My favorite piece is Lily Beach Square custom necklace

purango said...

The 2 Stacked Cube Necklace is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

Atreau said...

My favorite is the square necklace.

Gianna said...

7 cube
necklace :)

Anonymous said...

Small square single pendant necklace
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cherdon said...

My favorite is the multi-photo necklace.

Please enter me. Thanks


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Sheri said...

Comments are now closed - Thanks to everyone for entering. Winners will be announced shortly.

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