1,000 Facebook Likes Giveaway!!

On Monday, my Facebook page hit its 1,000th like!

As a thank you to everyone that has liked my page and showed me support these last 5 months, I am holding a multi-vendor 1,000 likes giveaway!

The giveaway starts today and ends on Dec 14th.

Click on the picture below to view all the items and enter!

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Grateful–Donation to the International Down Syndrome Coalition (IDSC)

I am grateful for every one of you that has purchased the “all life is precious” necklaces.

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Because of you, Designs by MRS is able to donate $1401 to the IDSC!!!!

The best part is that orders keep coming in which means that more money will be donated to them!

If you don’t know about IDSC, please visit their website to learn more. It is an organization that I am proud to be a part of!

In addition to the necklace, an IDSC Christmas Ornament is now available!

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I am beyond thankful for your support in this lil’ ol’ business and for helping me to be able to donate to Down syndrome organizations!

Custom Christmas Ornament Giveaway–Facebook 800 Likes Giveaway

In just a little over 4 short months, the Facebook page has gone from 0 to 800 likes! THANK YOU!

As promised, I am giving away a Christmas Ornament to one random winner. You can pick ANY ornament! Here are some ideas:

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Jacqueline

Entries must be received by midnight (EST) on Tuesday, 11/6.

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month Giveaway

Today is the last day of Down Syndrome Awareness month.

One lucky winner will receive this necklace customized with their child’s name!

Entries must be received by midnight (EST) tomorrow.

Amanda Kelly

Ready, set, enter!

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300 “Likes” Facebook Milestone Giveaway!

We have reached 300 likes on our Facebook page and I want to commemorate that with a giveaway!

Use Rafflecopter below to enter for a chance to win a Family Tree Necklace with up to 3 Swarovski Birthstone Crystals!

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Recent Designs

Forever

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Baseball

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To see more examples of recent designs, visit our Facebook page!

Christmas Ornaments Now Available!

It is hard to believe that Christmas is 3 months away. Where did 2012 go? It feels like the year JUST started!!!

With Christmas quickly approaching, Designs By MRS is excited to announce that Christmas Ornaments are now available!

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As shown, the 2” ornament features a Christmas Tree charm and red and green Swarovski crystals. This option is available for $33 (+tax+shipping).

Any of our blanks can be made into Christmas ornaments. The 1” disc pendant is perfect for mini Christmas trees! Smile 

The ornaments are available with any phrase, sentiment or name. You also have the option to add Swarovski Crystals or charms in your choice of a Christmas Tree, Stocking (2 styles to choose from), Reindeer or Snowflake. Please note that just like real snowflakes, no two snowflakes are the same when it comes to the charms available. Winking smile 

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Beat the rush and order your ornament soon! Smile 

“A Ride of Inspiration 2012” Necklace | 30% of Sales are Donated to Down Syndrome Action

The Down Syndrome Action organization in San Diego is hosting their 4th annual A Ride of Inspiration, Charity Motorcycle Poker Ride & Poker Walk Event on September 29th.

Please be sure to visit their website to learn more about this event and possibly sign up for the ride or walk!

I am excited to be participating as a vendor for this event! If you attend, please be sure to stop by my booth to say hello!

I am even more excited to introduce the “A Ride of Inspiration 2012” necklace!

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The necklace can be purchased at the event as well as pre-ordered online. To place your order and have it in time for the event, visit our DS Action Necklaces tab.

Now Customizable! IDSC For Life “All Life is Precious” Necklace

You asked and we are answering!

By request, the IDSC for Life “all life is precious” necklace is now customizable.

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You now have the option to add an additional disc that will feature the name(s) of your Down Syndrome loved ones. You can even customize it with your Down Syndrome organizations name. OR better yet, what about your Buddy Walk team name? Smile 

The necklaces can be purchased at our Etsy store.

"All life is precious" Necklace - IDSC For Life

Have you heard of IDSC for Life? If not, they are a great organization to get to know if you have been blessed with someone with Down Syndrome. Even if you haven't, their photo campaign will touch your heart and leave you smiling.
Soon I will have a blog post dedicated to them, but in the meantime, I wanted to share this:




The "all life is precious" pendant was designed with IDSC for Life in mind. :)
50% of all sales of this design will be donated to IDSC for Life.
Select from a necklace, keychain or zipper pull. Orders can be placed at www.etsy.com/shop/designsbymrs.
Thank you for supporting this awesome organization!
- Posted from my iPad

New Down Syndrome Awareness Designs

I introduced 2 new Down Syndrome Awareness Designs to the store this week.

My new awareness ribbon stamp came in and you can now request it to accent your piece!

Hand Stamped Jewelry - Down Syndrome Awareness  (1 of 1)

I am really excited about this piece. This piece was created with the Buddy Walk in mind. October is the month for Buddy Walks and this is a great piece to wear on the day of the walk (or any day for that matter!). Gift it to your team members, a parent or for an individual with Down Syndrome.

Step up for down syndrome - Hand Stamped Jewelry (1 of 2)

Psst, I want to let you in on a secret. Have you liked our Facebook page yet? There is a special price on the Step Up For Down Syndrome necklace available only on Facebook.



Fundraising Opportunities–Earn Money For Your Organization or Cause with Designs by MRS

October is the time for Down Syndrome Buddy Walks around the nation.

If you are like me, you aren’t very comfortable asking friends and family for donations.

I was trying to think of ways to help others raise money for their organization or cause and the thought to use the jewelry for fundraisers came to me!

The fundraiser is not limited to special events or groups. Whether you are an individual raising money for your Buddy Walk team, a PTA raising money for your school or a large organization raising money for your cause, you are welcome to participate!

The only requirement is that you have a legitimate cause. :)

How does it work?

You will receive a unique coupon code that you will distribute to your friends and family for use at Designs by MRS on Etsy.

Designs by MRS will donate 30% of all sales that utilized your coupon code. They will in turn receive free shipping on their order!

At the end of the fundraiser duration, your organization or cause will receive a check (or PayPal payment) in the amount of 30% of total sales (that used your unique coupon code).

What do I do to apply for a fundraiser?

Simply complete the Fundraiser Request Form and I will get back to you within 24-48 hours.

Is there a cost to me (or the organization)?

Absolutely not! :) The only thing I ask for you to utilize is your time advertising your fundraiser.

What will I have to do?

Your job is easy. :) You simply send the unique coupon code to your friends and family. I can provide a template email and flyer templates to you. You can use the flyers for your Facebook profile, page or print them out and distribute them.

What kind of Jewelry is available?

Below is a small sampling of what is available. Styles are constantly being added to the Etsy Store.

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Hand Stamped Jewelry - Down Syndrome (1 of 1)

If you have other questions, do not hesitate to ask!

Current Styles Available

The following styles are currently available on Etsy. To place an order, please feel free to visit Etsy or you can message me with the item you are interested in.

Don’t forget to like Designs by MRS’ Facebook page and keep your eye out for “Facebook Only Specials”.

Customizable 2” Pendant with Charm – $20

Hand Stamped Jewelry - Down Syndrome (1 of 1)

“Unexpected Blessing” with Down Syndrome Awareness Ribbon and Swarovski Crystals – $20

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“Click” Hand Stamped Keychain with Large Camera Charm – $15

Hand Stamped Jewelry - Photography - Down Syndrome - Designs by MRS (1 of 2)

“T21” Copper Petal Flower with Customizable  Pendant – $15

Hand Stamped Jewelry - Photography - Down Syndrome - Designs by MRS (2 of 2)

“OH SNAP” Pendant with Small Camera Charm – $20

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Brass “OUR GIFT” with Awareness Ribbon – $10

Our Gift with Awareness Ribbon

“T21” with Swarovski Crystals – $15

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New Beginnings!

Welcome to Designs By MRS’ blog!
This will be the home for sharing new items, specials and other announcements.
The idea for Designs by MRS started as a way to celebrate children with Down Syndrome (and their parents). Most of the jewelry will feature Down Syndrome or my other passion, photography. There will also be customizable products as well. :)
Eventually, I also hope to have products other than jewelry (designed with Down Syndrome in mind) available for purchase.
5% of all purchases will be put aside to donate quarterly to a variety of Down Syndrome organizations. If you have an organization you would like to suggest, please feel free to message me. :)
Feel free to visit Designs by MRS on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/designsbymrs and to like the Facebook page.
Designs by MRS

I will occasionally list “Facebook Only Specials” so be sure to keep your eyes out for those.
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