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Forever Andrea


Where are you from and tell us a little about yourself?
Hi, I’m Dawnmarie. I live in the gorgeous state of Utah with my daughter, Andrea, and our cat Blue. I have three other children, and a grandbaby too! I am an avid reader of mostly historical novels and end times prophecy books. I guess you could call me an entrepreneur, since I own/operate two businesses. Besides Forever Andrea, I have another business called My Personal Assistant. I take care of busy people’s to-do lists so they can spend time with family and friends, rather than doing chores and running errands.

Why did you start your Etsy shop?
I started Forever Andrea because I needed an outlet for my creative side, and let’s be honest here; I also started it hoping to make a little money doing something I love.

How did you come up with your Etsy shop name?
My youngest daughter’s name is Andrea. I tell her all the time that she will forever be my baby, even when she is all grown up. She will forever be my Andrea got shortened to Forever Andrea.

What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
Hmmmm, I guess my favorite item right now is my pink heart cubic zirconium and Swarovski Crystal bracelet. I just love sparkly, and this bracelet is sparkly AND pink; two of my favorite things. Every girl needs a little bling.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?
That it is wonderful to be a girl, now matter your age or size.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?
I am just drawn to things that sparkle and have lots of texture. Jewelry is something I have always loved, even before I started creating it. I love all the different colors, textures and materials used in jewelry making.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?
Oh, now that is a tough question. I already use lots of different mediums. I crochet, make bath and body products and paper crafts along with my jewelry. If I HAD to choose just one, I would say paper crafting. There are so many beautiful papers out there and I am really drawn to them, especially if they have a neat texture to them. I am a very tactile person.

Why should people buy handmade?
Handmade is so much more personal than mass-produced products. A lot of my pieces are one of a kind or few of a kind, and my customers like knowing that they are the only one with that item. It makes them feel “special” when they wear it. If someone asks about their bracelet, they can say “oh yes, I bought this directly from the artist and it is one of a kind.” It makes them feel special because it IS special.

Any advice on selling things handmade?
Learn how to talk yourself and your product up. This is a hard one for me, and one I am always working to improve.
Let friends and family wear your products, and wear them yourself.
Don’t give up, even when if feels like you are just spinning your wheels.
Offer great customer service. Go the extra mile and make a great product, then go even further with creative packaging and quick shipping etc.

Apart from creating beautiful pieces, what else do you do?
Well, I have my other business that keeps me busy.
I am always running around taking kids to practices, co-ops, school functions etc. I am your typical “soccer mom” except we don’t do soccer. Lol
I am involved in a program called AWANA (derived from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15) is an international evangelical nonprofit organization founded in 1950. A weekly program for kids that is Bible based.

Do you have plans for expansion?
Yes I do. I am going to start creating pieces for plus size women. I think women of all ages and sizes need a little sparkle in their lives. I have some of my pieces in brick and mortar stores here locally. I would love to get my art out there even more this upcoming year, as well as reach more people online.

Any other sites you can be found on?
Sure. Become a fan of Forever Andrea on FACEBOOK for exclusive discounts and special offers. www.facebook.com/foreverandreagifts
I also tweet and retweet. twitter.com/foreverandreadh
And there is my very neglected blog. foreverandreababybling.blogspot.com

Anything else you would like us to know?
I am happy to do custom work. If you have specific colors, sizes or quantities that you want, simply ask. We can work out the details.

Buy It
You can see all of Forever Andrea’s great items here!
Win It
One lucky Giveaway Blogdom reader will win a Pink and Black Blooming Ring! **color may vary a little**

Mandatory Entry
(leave your e-mail address so that I have a way to contact you)
 Visit Forever Andrea and tell me what your favorite item is.

Extra Entries
(Mandatory Entry MUST be completed first or all others are forfeited.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.) 
Heart (favorite) Forever Andrea Etsy Shop (2 entries, 2 comments)
Follow Forever Andrea Shop Feed (2 entries, 2 comments)
Follow Forever Andrea on Facebook (2 entries, 2 comments)
Follow Forever Andrea’s blog on GFC (2 entries, 2 comments) 
Follow Forever Andrea on twitter (2 entries, 2 comments)
Follow me on Networked Blogs (on the right) (2 entries, 2 comments)
Follow me via Google Connect (2 entries, 2 comments)
Enter any of my other giveaways (1 entry per a giveaway entered)
Comment on a non-giveaway post (1 entry per a post commented on and let me know which one)

I WILL verify each entry! All entries that are not verifiable will be deleted!


Contest will close on Thursday December 30th at 11:59 p.m. MST and the winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via e-mail. Giveaway is open World Wide!!


Winner will have 48 hours to reply to my e-mail. If I do not hear back from the winner than another winner will be chosen!


**Thank you to to
Forever Andrea for sponsoring this review/giveaway.  I will not receive any compensation from this giveaway in exchange for an honest review and the opinion above is 100% mine.  I am also not responsible for the mailing of this prize.**

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    following u on gfc – entry #2

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  • lewalk

    Andrea's FB fan 2.

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    Fave on Etsy 2.

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    Added her shop to my favorites on Etsy.

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  • lewalk

    She has absolutely gorgeous stuff in her shop. I love it all. I think my fave though is the Oatmeal scarf set with headband flower extra long.

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    My fave is : Hot Pink button earrings

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    I like the 1950's vintage pearl beaded clip on earrings!

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    I would love to have the "Black Hearts Pendant Black Velvet cord"

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  • International Giveaways

    I like all the items but my fave is the Tiny snowflake earrings. Very cute!

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  • Anonymous

    The Crimson red and silver beaded single strand bracelet plus size!

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    I love the green leaf bracelet antique gold leaf toggle clasp leaf charms

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    My favorite item is the Triple strand crystal clear glass crackle beaded bracelet

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  • Jen

    I love this ring! my favorite item in the shop has to be the Black assymetrical rose necklace. 🙂

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  • Amy

    I love the black, silver and grey triple strand bracelet.– Beautiful!

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    My fav is Black gothic rose assymetrical necklace blue heart charm layered one of a kind
    I loved he colour comb Black and blue just so gorgeous
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    My favorite item is Black gothic rose assymetrical necklace blue heart charm layered one of a kind
    Love the colour comb the black and Blue

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  • manthas24

    I really love the Celtic cross pendant layered chain necklace black and silver

  • Kimberlee

    Opera length white Swarovski pearls and hemetite necklace
    what a beautiful creation! just right for my sisters wedding january 8,2011 🙂

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  • Homemaker Honey

    Filigree style Pink Rose earrings

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    GFC #2
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    fave: headband hair bow set: chocolate brown
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  • Anna

    Mandatory entry:
    My favourite item is the "Cherries Jubilee pendant on 16inch Figaro chain".
    (http://www.etsy.com/listing/59516165/cherries-jubilee-pendant-on-16inch)

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  • Sarah B.

    I follow Andrea's blog, 2

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    I follow Andrea's blog, 1

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    I follow your blog, 2

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    I follow your blog, 1

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    I follow Andrea on Twitter (@Yes_teacher), entry 2

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    I follow Andrea on Twitter (@yes_teacher), 1

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  • Sarah B.

    I hearted Forever Andrea's shop, entry 2 (username: yesteacher)

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  • Sarah B.

    I hearted Forever Andrea's shop, entry 1

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  • Sarah B.

    My favorite is the Four Strand Red and Silver Bracelet – Crimson Crush. Sooo pretty 🙂

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  • captainliss40

    I like the Silver and black beaded memory wire bracelet cuff. captainliss40@gmail.com

  • Moe

    My favorite is the vintage amber honey necklace & earrings set here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/63484110/vintage-necklace-and-earring-set-signed

    Popping over from an etsy blog forum thread 🙂

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  • Jackie

    I like the Sterling silver earrings (deep red czech glass with silver filigree wraps). Thanks!
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    I follow forever andrea shop feed #2
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  • Anonymous

    I heart forever andrea on etsy #1
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  • Anonymous

    My favorite item is the oatmeal scarf with the headband design.
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