The Woman Behind it all...

I'm talking about non other than Lizzy Bleu! I've gotten tons of mail asking me about "Lizzy" and the Gorgeous Jewelry she creates! Well, today, I'm lucky enough to have her here to tell us a little bit about herself, how she got into her craft, and what she loves.

So let's make her feel welcome, ask any questions you may have, and I'm sure she'd LOVE to answer them!

Without further ado, here's a little bit about my very good friend, Lizzy Bleu!

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Lets see now where do I begin?

I suppose I could start at about age six when everyone was out playing and having fun as I spent my time alone in my room "CREATING" (Lizzy laughs out loud and continues to smile...that's ONE thing about LIZZY that you can't ignore. Her smile. It lights up the room and instantly makes you feel welcome). She then goes on to admit: "I honestly cant remember many days of my entire life that if I wasn't crafting or painting , I was certainly thinking about it".

There's NO Question that Lizzy has talent. But what brought her to where she is today? Did she take classes? I had to know... Her answer:

I'm a self taught artist. This includes painting on canvas ( Or anything else that is handy) as well as jewelry design.

I could only WISH to be even a quarter as talented!

When it comes to things she loves and if it effects what she designs, what's the answer? Well, this is what Lizzy had to say!

I love antiques and that began the jewelry design. I would browse antique shops and all the wonderful old colors and patina that I would find in those shops just made me crazy!!! I absolutely adore flaky peeling paint, worn and faded colors. Those things talk to me and say "Take me home" !!!! (That happens to ME at the mall) I remember finding an old tape measure from the 1930's and thought, "Oh... I love this old mustard color so much!" and I knew at that exact moment that it would have a new life as a watch band. It sounds crazy but from that moment on I began making jewelry out of vintage and antique found objects.

Do you have a favorite piece?

Although I have used hundreds of found objects for my jewelry the tape measure watch band is probably my favorite.

When asked what makes her designing all worth-while.

I have been featured in several magazines however the ultimate compliment is when I can make someone smile because the piece I made for them meant something to them.It's all about memories and warming someones heart. Its about making people feel special.I put my heart ,sole and my love into each piece of jewelry I make. The found objects are little treasures that I hope will be passed down for generations through families and loved for many years to come.

Lizzy, if you could do something other than your craft, what would it be?

If I could do one thing other than crafting or making jewelry? Wow! Great question! I would have to say that II would spend a year in Paris digging through their goodies! Hmmmm ... I wonder why ? (Again she laughs and covers her hand with her mouth as she continues to smile!)

Thank you SO much Lizzy for being here and PLEASE come back again!

I certainly will! Oh...and I hope you all are enjoying my etsy shop! Please feel free to browse when you can! I will be offering ONE gift-certificate here at Park-Avenue Princess ONCE a MONTH for a value of $50.00 towards whatever you'd like. That includes items you'd like made special for you! Enjoy!

We DEFINITELY will LIZZY!!

Did you SEE this month's LIZZY BLEU GIVEAWAY?

Don't you think you should enter?

MY FAVORITE PIECE ... Is this beauty!

KISSES ~ XXX

Giveaway Reminder!

We only have until Friday (and I can't believe how fast it's coming) to get in entries for the Royal Giveaway!

Just a quick reminder, you can get an unlimited amount of points for TWEETS! Each Tweet is a (Plus TWO) All you have to do is just link back here and tell me!

Another way to earn THREE EXTRA POINTS is to BLOG about it somewhere...Your BLOG, FaceBook, MySpace, Where ever you'd like! Again, just link back here and tell me so you get your points!




Best of LUCK to ALL of YOU!

And Thanks for Following Park-Avenue Princess!

Kisses ~ XXX

The Princess

Royal Giveaway (*Update* and Questions Answered)

Hi Everyone!

I've been getting A LOT of emails about the contest/giveaway and I'll try to answer a few of the most asked here and update a few things!

1. If you follow before the day that I actually put up the post with the list of prizes and how it is EXACTLY going to go that is a PLUS TEN for following before hand on the BLOG and a PLUS FIVE if you already follow on Twitter.

2. After the contest is posted, if you BLOG about it (that's a PLUS THREE) if you tweet about it (PLUS TWO) (I'm trying to decide if multiple tweets will count as a plus two each time or not still...only because of the amount of work. UNLESS, you keep track of your tweets by posting. That could work because I need a link obviously!

3. Who is it open to? Anyone! Yes, world-wide! So, let's have fun with this! It's about FRIENDS (OLD and NEW) and following and finding NEW Blogs!

4. Prizes ... My favorite! The winner is going to get a Bracelet done by LIZZY BLEU at her Etsy Shop. You can have it made like the one below or anyway you'd like (maybe, your name?) Like one of mine that I will picture below as well! Now...after we get 100 followers, for every FIFTY, I will add something...I'm thinking a gift-certificate to you favorite book store (or Amazon) and you may buy what you'd like! I'm also talking with Lizzy Bleu to see if she will also add an extra gift certificate to her shop for maybe $25, $50, or up to $100.00 depending on the amount of followers. Because I am doing the buying amount myself (except for the bracelet that LIZZY BLEU is making and donating which is a OOAK and VERY UNIQUE and ORIGINAL!) Sound good? So the more you spread the word and the more followers I get, the more prizes that are added on until the end of the month! I will make a sticky post soon with all the details and that is where you can start by making your initial post which is your first PLUS ONE.








5. If your name is in someone's post as the referral point, then that is also a PLUS for you!

I will keep putting updates here...if you're confused (and that's most-likely MY fault, no joke...lol OK, it's funny) than you can find your answers here. Just post the question or email me at IAmHiMaintenance(at)aol(dot)com!

Have fun! That's it for now!

KISSES ~ XXX

THE PRINCESS

THIS IS GOING TO TAKE ME A WHILE TO ADD UP EVERYONE'S PLUS POINTS WHEN THIS STARTS! SO, IF YOU KEEP TRACK AS WELL, AND KEEP IT IN YOUR POSTS, IT MAY BE EASIEST. BUT, THAT'S UP TO YOU!

Oh and don't forget to check out LIZZY BLEU'S Typewriter Jewelry and she's even going to make us a special BOOK MARK! : ) Lizzy Bleu...I love you!

ROYAL GIVEAWAY (*not to be missed*)

So, I've been meeting a LOT of new people and been on SO many new blogs lately that it's hard for me to keep count! I LOVE my book bloggers and can't wait to show them a little appreciation.

OK...here's the deal so far. And this is just a sneak peek...the post will go up before the end of the weekend with ALL the details. Park-Avenue Princess would like to have some more "FOLLOWERS" following publicly on her BLOG and on TWITTER...both buttons are on the side along with a "subscribe" button for email! If you do all three you will get more entries to this contest and if you pass along the word by blogging or tweeting that is going to be two more entries (Plus THREE for each blog post and tweet) also, if someone new comes in and says that YOU sent them that is going to be a (Plus as well) I'm going to add this up for you and make it easier. The winner will be posted on the last Friday of the month. Which is the last day in July!

So, basically, all you have to do is follow...

What do you win?? That's going to be determined by the number of "followers" that I get. And the winner will be drawn randomly (But your name can be put in countless times). This may be a little confusing right now, but I will make it MUCH easier (PROMISE)in my next post about this....

The winner will get a bracelet like the one pictured below made out of genuine vintage typewriter keys. I own two of these and I've bought one as a gift as well. They are gorgeous and very well made! Lizzy Bleu is a very talented girl! You'll love her etsy shop! Actually, I think I am going to do something with Lizzy Bleu like this monthly as well she has an absolutely adorable etsy shop! If you get a free moment you should check it out...very cool! Anyway, these bracelets and things usually cost about $35.00) Now, if I reach 200 followers, I will also add a gift certificate from your favorite book store to buy what you'd like...I don't know how much that certificate will be yet, but I'll let you know. The amount will go up as I get followers...(every 50 after that) so at 250 the certificate goes up and then at 300 the certificate goes up and then 350 followers (I'm sure you get the point) I'm thinking it could go up to as much as a One Hundred Dollar Gift Certificate (that I will purchase myself...depending on the followers) But, I have to start it off lower...make sense? (God, I hope so...lol) and that is PLUS Lizzy Bleu's Bracelet and then a special gift from her shop for the winner as well if a LARGE number of followers is reached. I am even thinking about having a runner-up unless YOU all think there should be just ONE winner that takes ALL!

Here's a sample of the bracelet:



I'm looking for your voice in this one ladies and gentlemen (Speaking of the guys...you don't have to take a bracelet...she has very cute cuff links as well...or whatever else may catch your eye)!

So let me know what you think! OH and if you are already a follower and you comment on the post where I tell you too...you get PLUS 10 just for already being here! OK? So, if you get in BEFORE the post that's PLUS 10...(so, what are you waiting for??)

***ONE LAST THING...I NEED SOMEONES HELP WITH A "STICKY POST" ? How do I do it? I need to keep the contest on top until the end of the month once it's fully decided and posted! (And we all know I am SO NOT COMPUTER SAVVY! : )

That's all for now! Happy Reading!!

KISSES ~ XXX

THE PRINCESS

Etsy Shop of Interest *LIZZY BLEU*

While I was ill, there was one author in particular that always checked in on me and sent me some really sweet things to make me smile, cards and called as well. As I started to get better, I really wanted to send her something back for her genuine interest in my well being.

I wanted something that was definitely from *ME*, but would be appropriate for an author! I found the cutest store on Etsy that sells bracelets and other jewelry made from vintage typewriter keys and they are absolutely adorable! The artist's name is Lizzy and she is amazingly talented! I just wanted to share her store with you just in case you might want one of these cute little bracelets (or other items) for yourself.

I do have a few other ideas, but I'm thinking of giving one away for my blog-a-versary. I'm such a shop-a-holic! I already got one for myself as well! LOL Maybe I should post a picture of mine here. I LOVE it!

OK...some other information you might need...

How about the name of her Etsy Shop? It's Lizzy Bleu and here's the link to one of the examples! Very cute!

Handmade Jewelry on Etsy - Rare Red Tab Key Typewriter Bracelet by lizzybleu

She also accepts CUSTOM ORDERS as well!! I'm sure I can go on and on... It would probably be best if you just go and check it out for yourself! Although, I MUST say that the packaging is beautiful as well and she is a VERY wonderful person to work with!

So, this is my little way of thanking her!! THANK YOU LIZZY!!

I hope you all enjoy her work! This one is the one she made for me....

Here's another one that she has had in her shop in the past and I thought some of you might find it just as cute as I did!

That's all I have for you today!!

XXX~ KISSES

THE PRINCESS