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Monday, January 10, 2011

Smashing for Pretty Giveaway!

Many of you are readers of my friend's blog, Mama's Minutia.  Her eldest son, Jonathan (a.k.a. Yo-Yo Boy and yes, I had permission to reveal that), started his own Etsy shop this past fall called Smashing for Pretty.  I am thrilled and honored to be hosting a giveaway for him.  Take a look at this...




I'll let Jonathan explain a little bit about himself and what he does...

"Hi! I'm Jonathan. I'm an 11-year-old boy. I like crafting things, and I'm homeschooled.

One day my dad brought home some smashed pennies from the railroad track where he was working that day. Then I got the idea, "Why don't I smash some coins?" So I smashed a gold dollar and my mom liked it. She asked me to make her a necklace. And that's how I got into making jewelry.

I smash the coins in our basement. Dad brought home an angle iron and we bolted it onto a log so I could smash coins on top of it. That's where I work pretty much. Then my dad drills holes in the coins, and my mom makes the jewelry. Together, she and I run the business."  

The Giveaway:  So, here's the deal.  All you have to do is leave a comment below and you will be entered to win ONE of the three lovely pieces shown above (your choice).  Please note that your item will not look exactly, exactly the same because each coin has unique hammer marks and the clasps may be slightly different.  Please only one entry per household.  Also, if you comment anonymously, please leave me a name or initial so I can identify you if you win.  I will randomly draw a winner sometime this Friday.

There's more!  Until January 28th, if you make a purchase over at Smashing for Pretty and enter "thyhand" in the comment section of your order you'll receive 10% off the cost of the jewelry!

Thank you, Jonathan, and happy smashing!!


 All photos courtesy of Jennifer Jo/Smashing Pretty
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38 comments:

  1. MindiJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Wow! Beautiful stuff. I love the necklaces (especially since my ears aren't pierced!)

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a wonderful idea this child is bringing to life! Who knew money could be so beautiful???
    Faith G.
    Spotsy, VA

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  3. pattyRJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That's too cute! And I love the name - "smashing for Pretty" - awesome. :0)

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    WOW!!! What an incredibly talented young man. I love, love, love these designs.

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  5. KimberlyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    So pretty!!!

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  6. Mama PeaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hey, this must be my lucky day! I've had my eye on a piece that Yo-Yo and Company have listed on their Etsy site. Have been waiting until after the holidays (and a little organization here!) to put in my order. Now I get to enter your giveaway AND get 10% off the piece I'm going to order! Thank you!

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  7. Michelle @ Give a Girl a FigJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I love it...what a great thing for him to be doing with his mom. She's amazing...I wish I had even a little of her energy!

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  8. HeatherJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That is super exciting! I am doing something similar with my sons very soon (ties not jewelry:) What a great entrepreneur, and bravo to mom and dad for helping him get his operation off and running. Really neat pieces.

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  9. AmandaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I really loved this. I headed over to the etsy site to check it out and I'm going to add it to my favorites:) Thanks for sharing this. I always enjoy when you share fellow etsy owners. Two thumbs up for this fellow:)

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  10. RobinJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Amazing young man and venture! Beautful pieces!

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  11. dbrown1695January 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    i love the earrings the most! really cool! carolyn

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a wonderful way to encourage this young man!

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  13. JustineJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    These pieces are beautiful, its amazing what children can do when you pull them away from the T.V. for more than 5 minutes :-).

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  14. teekarooJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love these! I considered buying something for myself for Christmas, but I didn't.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    What an incredible young man! The jewelry is gorgeous and simple at the same time. I love it and would be proud to wear it!

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  16. JudiJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I saw these on mama's minutia blog. Great project for kids!

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  17. ChristyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    the earrings are my favorites as well!!!

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  18. SusanJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    They are all beautiful - I'm in!

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  19. AmandaJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I was so excited about this today that I ordered a penny bracelet! Im looking forward to getting this and will certainly make a blog post when it arrives:)

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  20. Brendan and MaryJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    These are beautiful!

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  21. Jen U.January 10, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I love the earrings! Great job!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Those are cute!

    Diann

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  23. Mrs. Laura LaneJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    What a lovely way to make jewelry!

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  24. AnitaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Love them all and I am sure my adult daughters will too!

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  25. MarlaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I think it's important to foster the creativity of children. This is a great concrete, "real world" way to make that happen and learn about business and money, etc. I let my daughter make bead bracelets to sell at a farmer's market this fall along side my booth. She was so excited with her $20 that she made! Great experience! Keep up the good work Smashing For Pretty!

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  26. MargoJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    just inspiring, as always. thank you for the chance to win :)

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  27. KarenJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I think this is such a great idea! And, who knew you could get such beautiful results from smashing coins? I'm torn between the gold dollar necklace and the dime earrings.

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I am so impressed by this young man! Thanks for a chance to win a piece of his lovely jewelry!

    Ashley
    ashleymwren@yahoo.com

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  29. meemsnycJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    What a talented kid! And pretty jewelry!

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  30. current typistJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful blog. And by the way, that's my entrepreneurial nephew!
    -Proud Aunt M

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  31. SarahJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    So pretty, so smashing!!

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  32. Kristie SmithJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    So neat!
    -Kristie (kristiejanesmith@gmail.com)

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  33. CrystalJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    can't resist a giveaway, especially when it's for something pretty!

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  34. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    very beautiful jewelry!

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Very pretty, and an impressive real-world/homeschooling lesson! Well done all around!

    - M

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    love unique jewelry like this! Michele

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Your work is beautiful, smashing for pretty!
    EMW

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I have my eye on something.... Jonathan has some neat things!
    -Amber

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