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Yep, this is the big one, folks... the dreaded half-century mark. I've spent more than a few minutes trying to figure out how the heck this happened. I mean, sure, I knew I'd get old eventually. I just didn't know it was going to happen quite so quickly. Somehow the little sands in my hourglass started falling faster and faster and faster and then all of the sudden - POOF! I'm fifty (pronounced "fiddy" to make it sound more hip and less old). I'm still trying to process this whole development and decide just how to deal with it. Part of me wants to go with this:
Either way, I guess I have no say in the matter. It is what it is, so let's make the best of it! PARTY! Since I can't afford to fly you all here to celebrate with me, here's the alternative: I'm having a sale. Now, before you think "big deal, a sale...", stick with me for a minute. In honor of my 50th birthday, it seems appropriate to have a 50% off sale on all the tutorials in my Etsy shop!
Yep, that's half off any and all of the tutorials listed in my Etsy Shop, so if there are any you've had your eye on, this is your chance! But this is a BIG birthday, so I think we need more sale... How about a discount on top of that? (By the way, you don't need a code for the 50% off tutorials - they are already marked down for you.) I'm thinking we'll do an extra 10% off orders over $30 or 15% off orders over $50 (there's that number again!) or 20% off orders over $100!!! Here are all the codes from which to choose:
The small print (in regular size print, actually, because we 50-year-olds can't read that itty bitty stuff): code must be entered at checkout to receive the discount, not applicable to previous orders, codes expire at midnight on 3/24/2014.
Now back to the PARTY! What's a party without a gift? I think we should have a giveaway gift, so here it is:
This little guy is about 4.25" from the top of his head to the bottom of the tail (tassel?). I knotted him in nylon bead cord in a light and a dark purple and chartreuse green for some fun. He's got tagua nut beads for eyes and a sweet little rice pearl for a beak. The length of the necklace is 16.5" (not including the owl pendant) and the lobster clasp is sterling silver. Want another look?
Yes, folks, this handy-dandy, super-duper, one of a kind (so far at least), original design from Sherri Stokey of Knot Just Macrame micro macrame owl necklace is going to belong to one of you when this party is finished. And you don't even have to stay and help clean up to win him. Just enter with the widget below and when March 26th rolls around, I'll pick one lucky winner. Good luck!
Happy Birthday Sherri! 50 is Fab, 50 is Foxy, 50 is Fine!! I hope you have a hoot of a celebration, and thank you for sharing all the goodies with us! YOU are a gift my friend! The goddess is alive! Magic is afoot! Sherri is alive! Magic is afoot!
Happy Birthday, Youngster! I celebrated my 60th last summer and I know what you mean......how did that happen?
Happy birthday! I turned 50 this year also and love it. All a sudden I am getting discounts but I don't feel any older.
This is mine, all mine! Love these colours (of course!!) Have a happy happy birthday!! Love your work!!
There's a pretty good chance, actually. I've been fiddling around with designs trying to find "the" one, and this one might be it. I think I finally have a nice balance of detail vs size and I didn't do a lot of tricky stuff with adding cords, etc.
This owl is a really cutie. He would be a fun tutorial. For some reason I have only been able to sign up for one entry yesterday and today Probably something I did wrong. But I can keep wishing.
We're prepping for our young girl's 12th party - and she has fallen in love with the owl - possibly more than I have!
Happy Birthday, you cool crafter! I've been testing the decade for you since October; come on in, the water's warm! <3
Happy Birthday. I'm super excited. I've been eyeing all of your tutorials for a while and this seems like the perfect time to give one (or all) a try.
That's exactly my evil plan... I lure you all in with a celebration sale and before you know it, MACRAME
Happy Mid-Century Birthday. May your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of others continue threw the next half century. Happy Birthday Sherri!
Happy Birthday! Think of it as fifty years of practice to perfection. Speaking of perfection, that owl is it!
Happy Birthday! What I would give to be 50 again! Love your owl, reminds me of one my Dad did when I was a kid. Might even still be on my Mom's back porch.
Did the fiddy thing not too long ago - it could have been worse. I wish I'd have thought to have a giveaway. Great idea, love the owl. Happy Birthday!
I made macrame jewelry years ago, but it never looked like yours. Absolutely beautiful! Oh, and Happy Birthday!
Your work is so amazing! I just love all of it! I am proud to say I actually own 2 pieces! Love this new little owl!
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