#Phantom is Coming! Win a Phantom Jewelry Box and $10 GC from the MdoubleM Etsy Shop

If you read my review blog, you will know I am all about recycling and doing what I can to live a green life style.  Yet, if there is one thing I hate to see go into a recycling bin, its a book. Even if its old and worn and missing some pages, my respect for the written word makes me what to hold onto those classic treasures.  But what to do you do with a book that is too far gone? Instead of tossing it into the trash heap, why not make it into something fun and functional? That is exactly what the MdoubleM Etsy Shop does. They take pages from some of your favorite novels, and make them into jewelry boxes and other decoupage decor. So every time you reach for a pair of  earrings or a bracelet, poetic phrases from your favorite books will be staring back up at you.

In addition to their boxes, MdoubleM Etsy Shop also creates custom pictures frames, ornaments, and candle holders using book pages, maps, and old music sheets What a wonderful way to upcycle! But wait, there is still more. They also create handmade garlands and custom etched champagne glasses. This is the perfect place to shop for a truly unique gift for any occasion.

One of my favorites boxes at MdoubleM  is the Phantom trinket box. If you've ever read Gaston Leroux's famous novel, you will know its a lot different than the musical, but it still holds a charm all its own. Like all versions of the Phantom, the original leaves you captivated by the dark and mysterious Erik. This box is a one of a kind, and a great way to commemorate this classic tale.

To help celebrate the release of Phantom, one lucky winner is going to receive a jewelry box made from the pages of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera as well as a $10 Gift Certificate!  To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen. Giveaway will end on 3/10/12 and is open to the US only. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to MdoubleM  for offering this great prize.

#Phantom is Coming! Win a Prize Pack from Dreaming Tree Soapworks

Most of us that study the Craft spend at least a little time working with herbs and essential oils. They have so many uses, from enhancing magic spells to blending a nice herbal tea to making lovely soaps and lotions.  At Dreaming Tree Soapworks, they have harnessed the natural power of herbs and oils to create a full line of amazing beauty and skincare prodcuts that smell wonderful and leave skin soft and touchable.

Last year, I got to try some of their soaps and I loved them. The wonderful scents left me feeling invigorated and the mystical names they create make them a fun and unique choice. Many of their soaps have adopted their names from classic fairy tales and novels that we all know and love. In addition to soaps, they also offer a wide range of lotions, scrubs, lip balms and perfumes. And I was excited to see they have even added some candles to their inventory. If you love handmade beauty products with a hit of mysticism, than Dreaming Tree Soapworks is definitely the right company for you.

To help celebrate the release of Phantom, one lucky winner is going to am awesome prize pack that includes 1 small candle, 1 Soap, 1 Lip Balm, 1 Mini Scrub, and 1 Mini lotion-ACV $30. To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen. Giveaway will end on 3/10/12 and is open to the US only. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Dreaming Tree Soapworks for offering this great prize.

#Phantom is Coming! Win a Phantom of the Opera Necklace from Amber Sunset!

I have always loved bottle cap jewelry.  They are a wonderful way to reduce, reuse and recycle. Instead of tossing those caps in an ever growing pile of trash, shops like Amber Sunset are using them to create fun and funky jewelry like earrings and necklaces.You can put pretty much any design on them, and they are an affordable option for kids. What I really like about Amber Sunset is  that they have lots of options that appeal to boys, like Sonic and Pokemon, which is something that isn't always easy to find. But there are also plenty of choices for the girls. My daughter loves the Beauty and the Beast earrings! With Easter/Ostara coming up next month, these pretty trinkets would be a fun surprise to find inside one of those plastic eggs. And at only $5 for a necklace or $10 for earrings, you can afford to get one for each of the kids.

The item that caught my eye the in the Amber Sunset Etsy Shop was, of course, the Phantom of the Opera Necklace.  It shows the classic image that is the signature of Andrew Lloyd Weber's play. Each pendant is made from glossy paper that is sealed in an epoxy dome. It even comes with a lovely 24 inch silver plated ball chain. This is a must have for any Phantom lover.  In addition to the pendant, you can also pick up a matching set of earrings.

To help celebrate the release of Phantom, one lucky winner is going to receive the adorable Phantom of the Opera necklace shown in the photo above. To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen. Giveaway will end on 3/9/12 and is open to the US only. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Amber Sunset for offering this great prize.

#Phantom is Coming! Win Phantom of the Opera Earrings from Create Happiness!

My tween daughter has a very unique sense of style. She loves finding fun and unique jewelry that she knows will make a statement. At Create Happiness, we found some adorable designs inspired by many of her favorite characters, including Hello Kitty, Dr. Seuss, and Disney. You can choose from beautiful charm bracelets, dangling earrings, necklaces and even hair clips.  If you are looking for a little something special for those Easter/Ostara baskets, these cute one of a kind creations would be the perfect choice. Right now you can even get free shipping on your order by entering the code FREESHIPPING in the coupon box. Here are just a few of my daughter's favorites.

Don't think the jewelry at Create Happiness is just for kids! I know a lot of grown ups who would like that Hello Kitty bracelet. But for me, there was only one choice--the Phantom of the Opera Earrings. These earrings are inspired by the Lon Chaney version of Phantom, and while its not as romantic as the musical, its definitely my favorite classic monster movie of all time. These earrings capture the grotesque features of the Phantom is lovely shades of yellow, green, and black. They even have the pipe organ in the background! At only $8.95, they are an affordable indulgence for any Phantom lover.

To help celebrate the release of Phantom, one lucky winner is going to receive the adorable Phantom of the Opera earrings shown in the photo above. To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen.  Giveaway will end on 3/8/12 and is open to the US only. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Create Happiness for offering this great prize.

#Phantom is Coming! Win a Phantom of the Opera Inspired Headband from Clockwork Cranium

Clockwork Cranium is a place where the whimsical comes to life. At this little Etsy shop, you can find headpieces and jewelty with a sort of retro charm. Most of their pieces are inspired by the carny life and its somewhat mystical characters. But I definitely see  hints of Gothic and punk styles as well.  All of the items are made by hand and they are all one of a kind creations. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, just shoot them an email. Custom orders are available at your request.

The thing that got my attention in this store was, of course, the Gaston Phantom of the Opera Inspired Headband. I have never seen anything quite like it.  There is so much detail on this piece, every time I look at the picture, I see something new. Note the little candelabra and the little green mask on the back. And of course the fan and rosettes give it an old world charm. This piece would be fun to wear or just use as a unique piece of decor. I know it would be perfect in my Phantom shrine.

To help celebrate the release of Phantom, one lucky winner is going to receive the adorable Phantom of the Opera inspired headband shown in the photo above. To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen.  Giveaway will end on 3/7/12 and is open to the US only. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Clockwork Cranium for offering this great prize.

#Phantom is Coming! Win a Phantom of the Opera Peep from The Tea Shop!

I absolutely adore The Tea Shop. I love it for its complete randomness. It has absolutely nothing to do with tea. Instead, the Tea Shop offers a mish mosh of handmade items from hand knitted scarves to personalized Valentine's Hearts that can be embroidered with just about any saying.   I actually stumbled upon this shop at just the right time, because one of the coolest things that they make are their knitted peeps! Choose from well known movie inspired characters like Yoda and Darth Vader. Or step back in time with a Groucho Marx Peep. With Easter/Ostara coming up next month, why stuff your baskets with sugar when you can get a stuffed plush Peep instead? It will last a lot longer and won't rot your teeth!

Of course, for me, there is only one Peep that can capture my heart. Just look at this adorable Phantom of the Opera inspired Peep! Like me, the artist from the Tea Shop loves all things Phantom and she had found a really unique way to express her devotion to this timeless character.  The Phantom Peep has it all from the black suit to a mysterious white mask. Do you think someone already took a bite and that's why he needs to cover his face?  Not sure I want to see what will be revealed when that mask is stripped away-LOL But seriously, I just love this little guy.  For any Phantom lovers, its definitely a must have!

To help celebrate the release of Phantom, one lucky winner is going to receive the adorable Phantom of the Opera Peep shown in the photo above. To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen.  Giveaway will end on 3/4/12 and is open to the US only. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to The Tea Shop for offering this great prize.

#Phantom is Coming! Win a Phantom of the Opera Inspired Doll from Amaze-ing Hats!

With four kids of all different ages, we have a wide range of interests in our house. My older kids love video games and the little ones love Sesame Street. But one thing they all have in common is that they all need winter hats for those cold mornings at the bus stop. At Amaze-ing Hats, I found adorable sets that are perfect for kids of all ages, and a few even the grown ups will enjoy. From the Nintendo Chain Chop inspired hat for my son to Cookie Monster for the baby,  these adorable hats will keep your whole family warm. All of the hats from Amazi-ing Hats are custom made so they are just the right size and exactly what you're looking for every time. Most of their hats also come in sets that include either matching mittens and scarves for one low price.

In addition to their hats, this little Etsy shop has some other items that instantly caught my eye. I love their custom crocheted plush dolls which are inspired by games, movies, and even Broadway characters we all know and love. The one that got my attention is, of course, the handmade Phantom doll. Complete with a realistic white mask and black cape, this is a croqueted masterpiece any serious Phantom fan will want to add to their collection. All the dolls are six inches tall, and available for the everyday low price of $32.19.  The company is based in the UK, but shipping prices are very reasonable worldwide, and it only seems fitting that at least one of our Phantom prizes would come from Europe.

In honor of the release of Phantom, Amaze-ing Hats is offering one lucky winner an adorable Phantom of the Opera Inspired Crocheted Doll. To enter, just complete the Rafflecopter form below. You will be able to enter this giveaway at both the New Age Mama and Author Laura DeLuca blogs. You only need to enter ONCE. Please do not enter on both blogs. Entries will be merged and one winner will be chosen.  Giveaway will end on 3/5/12 and is open to the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Amaze-ing Hats for offering this great prize.