I am SO excited to show you my new ‘limited edition’ charm that I designed for bcharmed! Ok… so it just came in the mail, and I got it on Friday… and I haven’t taken it off since I got it! I adore it!
In October, the bcharmed folks contacted me and asked me if I’d be willing to design a charm for Christmas, and immediately my favorite ‘Santa’ image popped into my mind. One side is Santa himself with a red and white chevron pattern in the background, and the other side says “holly jolly”. The charm is 1.25” circle, and has a couple little gems dangling as well! I love how Santa’s beard kinda sparkles with clear glitter and there is a little gem on the back in the Holly Jolly.
They asked me to write a little blurb about the charm
When I was asked to create a keepsake charm for Christmas, I immediately thought of this cheery Santa. This cute guy was a part of a vintage collection of holiday seals that belonged to my great-grandmother. He reminds me of the Christmas magic I knew as a child--a time filled with wonder, and magic, and pure child-like joy! It's that same little piece of magic I love to see in my own children's eyes... and even allow myself to believe in as I give in (sometimes reluctantly) to the season of giving and love. Truth be told, Christmas stresses me out. So many things going on, and every year it weighs me down. I wanted a piece of jewelry that I could wear the whole season as a reminder to BE "holly jolly". I hope that when people wear this happy charm they will be filled with the joy that comes from giving, and the magic that comes only from the true meaning of Christmas.
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if you are anything like me, and you need a constant reminder to turn on the 'holly jolly' (i woke up this morning needing an extra dose of "jolly" and "holly"... i have been working like a mad-woman on other-than-christmas projects for the last 3 days, so i need to dig deep to make some magic here around my house. we did have a new friend arrive "Elvis" the Elf.. my kids were SO excited, and have been wispering all kinds of secrets they want him to tell santa!
ok... my friends at bcharmed have given me a "Holly Jolly" Charm to give away to one of my bloggy friends! so i am opening my comments here on my blog today- and Thursday i will be choosing a lucky winner and someone will have this beautiful and happy charm to hang on your neck through this holiday season, and be a sweet tradition each year!
if you want to purchase one of these GORGEOUS charms for yourself, and your bestie... and maybe your daughter...it's only $25... click HERE
please leave a comment, and share with me what YOU do to shake the holiday blues... and stay 'holly jolly'?!
Christmas was a sad time for my family for many years (for details I won't go into). It wasn't until I got married that I realized that the holidays are a wonderful time to be with the people you love. I stay away from being blue by remembering the true meaning. I always try to get an angel from the angel tree or donate to Toys for Tots. It's amazing what giving to others will do for your spirits. :)
Posted by: Lindzie Head | December 06, 2011 at 01:27 PM
love it! music...ALWAYS gets me in the mood! Ella Fitzgerald's Baby it's cold outside!
Posted by: Joykanani | December 06, 2011 at 01:32 PM
My favorite Christmas Mood Enhancer is watching good old Christmas movies; It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, White Christmas.
Posted by: Stacy Hamby | December 06, 2011 at 01:36 PM
I love to turn on the holiday music, bake Christmas cookies, and dance around the kitchen with my kids when I'm cooking. Dancing and music ALWAys turns on the holly and jolly for us!
Posted by: Rosamia | December 06, 2011 at 01:55 PM
To get my Holly Jolly in gear I love to go on a shopping trip, buy food for the food pantry, toys for tots and winter coats for needy children, then drop them all off just like Santa! It's a wonderful way to spend the day and then get a little treat for myself, hot coffee and something sweet and if I can do all those things with a friend, it's even more fun to spread the joy.
Posted by: Michele Lubben | December 06, 2011 at 02:01 PM
to shake up the holiday blues-- I get busy making things for people-- and I always have my kids do something for the homeless and less fortunate. It forces you to count your blessings-- so IN a way --like the charm--- Playing Santa makes me happy!
Posted by: Colette Nederhoff | December 06, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I make my holiday cards, bake cookies, wrap presents and let the tree lights light the room, I guess I just try to keep busy to keep the blues away. The charm is adorable, love the holly jolly.
Posted by: Barbara Pagluighi | December 06, 2011 at 02:14 PM
I agree, Christmas is a very stressful time. This year I'm escaping for a bit each day to my craft room making Holiday Cards and decor and I am making a 12 Days of Christmas tag for the first time ever! Sure I won't get them all done, but it's relaxing to craft and puts me in the Christmas frame of mind. I would love one of these little charms of my very own. Magical!
Posted by: Shari Stephens | December 06, 2011 at 02:24 PM
I think Christmas music always chases the blues away. One fave--Amy Grant's Christmas Cd. Beautiful charm.
Posted by: Ashley Cook | December 06, 2011 at 02:56 PM
Christmas is my favorite time of the year, no time to get depressed, just keep thinking it is getting closer to the time I can be with my whole family. Your charm is really special and I would love to win one.
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Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawnJ7uZ3K1WknYGzeBEOk8UN9hJSHSFDGjM | December 06, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Love it! I usually bake something that is a seasonal thing I only make around the holidays. And then I go to sonic ;)
Posted by: Tina Shepherd | December 06, 2011 at 04:04 PM
I think my blues come after all the hustle and bustle is over. But definitely just going with the flow helps then!
Posted by: Carrie P | December 06, 2011 at 04:07 PM
sheesh. I get lonely this time of year now that my children are grown and I live alone. In rural NH. No neighbors nearby. Guess I need a holly jolly! lol
Posted by: Patricia Huber | December 06, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Oh my gosh! It would be so cool to win this because my 40th birthday is Thursday!! I thought I was 38 and my Dad had to tell me that I was in fact 39! It ruined my whole day! This would totally put some jolly back into my holidays! If I need some Christmas spirit I like to watch a goofy Christmas movie like Christmas Vacation or Elf! :)
Posted by: Kelly Aubert | December 06, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Great charm, Heidi! Love it!
.......bake cookies!!! LOL....
that keeps the jolly in the holly....teri :)
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmJoCy4XT-tSKV_eXYLDljpjERpJ2mud0g | December 06, 2011 at 04:44 PM
ok Heidi, I'm holding my favorite Christmas bell and making my wish that I will win your charm....it's "charming" for sure!
Posted by: Missy | December 06, 2011 at 05:15 PM
When I get the "blues" I always do something that makes me happy. Usually its the simple stuff ,doing something for someone else, playing with my kids, calling someone, or something as easy as walking my dog. Cute picture of St. Nick! He always makes me smile.
Posted by: Kathy Britton | December 06, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Oh Heidi, love the charm! Great job. He would be a great addition to my Santa collection. To stay Holly Jolly I listen to Christmas music (love me some Santa Baby and jazzy tunes) and bakes cookies. Decorating helps too. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Sharon Y (sharona62) | December 06, 2011 at 07:21 PM
Heidi, I love the little Santa charm--so cute! Way to get that chevron in there like Mossini---wink, wink! Christmas kinda stresses me out, too since I'm the one who ends up decorating and three short fast weeks later ends up taking it all down. My girls are older now--17 and 20 and college girl is studying in Sweden this semester--so no real decorating this year--no tree--just some lighted garland over the doorway with my favorite glass balls on it--perfect since I see if from every room almost. I love to bake and so a whole or as much of a day as I can grab to bake Christmas cookies is my de-stress technique. Even if noone really eats my cookies that is okay it is all about the baking and not about the eating--of course I eat a few and try to give some away. Every year I want to do a cookie swap but that only happened 1 year because those available dates between Thanksgiving and Christmas seem so few--maybe I should do it before Thanksgiving next time. Love your blog and your new designs with Jessica--bought it all, of course---already have the largest supply of scrapbook supplies now I'm trying for the largest supply of digital products--tee hee. Have a great Christmas Heidi and I can't wait for 2012 for your new endeavor! Love ya, Elise in MN
Posted by: Elise Smith-Dewey | December 06, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Love the charm! I love all the things you create. I keep the blues away by remembering all the things I am blessed with. My daughter is having a little baby girl on December 14th (if not sooner) so my family will have an extra precious gift from God!
Posted by: nancy smith | December 06, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Love Christmas movies and going out to look at Christmas lights and decorations to bust the holiday blues!!! Super cute charm :-)
Posted by: Anda Williams | December 06, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Turn on the Christmas songs LOUD or watch a Christmas movie. A little dancing never hurts either!! :)
Posted by: Rhonda Hampton | December 06, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Love that your Elf's name is Elvis. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Creative Hugs,
Lola
Posted by: Lola Fields | December 06, 2011 at 08:27 PM
I love your design of "Jolly St. Nick". He is so so cute. My answer to your question is when you are feeling the holiday stresses, eat some Christmas cookies or fudge. It works everytime with me.
Posted by: Brenda Lubrant | December 06, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Slow and steady and lots of treats shake the holiday blues for me. I love, love, love BeCharmed...thanks for the chance to win. hugs, Margie Rowles
Posted by: margie | December 06, 2011 at 10:20 PM