I am excited to be able to tell you about a ultra-trendy shop I happened upon a few months back: Risky Beads! This very talented lady creates some uber-fabulous jewelry. I am the proud owner of a few pairs of her earrings myself, and I have gifted some of these beautiful wares twice (with rave reviews)! The fun poetry/blurbs that go along with her pieces is half of the fun! The packaging is always so creative, and anything can be “Risky Wrapped” at request. I go back often just to browse and pine over the beautiful things showcased there.
Risky Beads has recently begun creating a piece of jewelry that’s both fashionable AND functional: The nursing necklace. With nursing necklaces, she goes the extra mile and packages them in a stylish fabric pouch. The Nurse Purse itself was made by jennyndesign on Etsy. The entire bundle, the Nurse Purse, is so gift-ready!
Here’s a helpful description from her Etsy shop:
“Never heard of a nursing necklace? No problem. Many moms use a nursing necklace to keep baby occupied while feeding. It gives them something to hold onto and helps them stay focused while they nurse and keeps their wandering hand busy. Infants can easily hold onto the stones and slip their fingers in the holes. The Nurse Purse is a great way to try out a nursing necklace. If your baby isn’t interested, you still have a great pendant to wear!”
When I nursed my two, it did become quite a hassle to keep them focused and occupied while they were nursing — especially my oldest, who had a short attention span (and ate very slowly). If these had been around then, I would have been first in line.
This 3″x2.5″ pouch can easily be tossed into a purse or diaper bag for ease of travel. The necklace is fully adjustable simply by sliding the knot.
Would you like to win one? Risky beads has generously offered one of you the “Faded Memories” Nurse Purse! Below is a photo and description of what’s up for grabs:
“This pendant is made from a 30mm oval jade donut, dark brown waxed cotton cord, a milky pale green pony bead, and brown ceramic spacers. The ‘purse’ in the This Nurse Purse (made by jennyndesign), and the particular fabric in this Nurse Purse is a Liz Claiborne paisley.”
Risky Beads, to help promote this new item, is putting together a promo pack that will be sent out to the winner (and anyone else who orders a Nurse Purse), full of special offers and coupons for other Etsy designers — Fabulous tote bags, hip pockets, and more at jennyndesign — advocacy clothing, natural wooden toys, custom ring slings, and cloth diapering accessories from Eenie Beanie Threads — movable storytime wall murals at loribiebel — and uniquely fantastic art from Sugar and Cream.
All you have to do is go visit Risky Beads’ Etsy shop and browse around awhile. Go and see the other Nurse Purses up for sale, or anything else — it’s all lovely! Then, come back here and tell me in one comment another thing that caught your eye. I’ll leave the contest open until 11pm EST on Friday, October 17th, 2008. I’ll announce the winner the next morning. Good luck!
AND! Risky Beads is offering FREE SHIPPING to anyone else who visits the shop and purchases something while this contest is running. Just be sure to mention in the notes to seller that “Muse Reviews” sent you to get the discount!
Patti (3 years ago)
I love the Olive Oil Nurse Purse. I’m a sucker for anything green.
Go Amie (3 years ago)
I love the Acornucopia earrings. They are perfectly reminiscent of fall, but because they are not explicitly acorns, they are perfect for any time of year!
MF (3 years ago)
What a great idea. I really love the after dinner watch!!
Sky (3 years ago)
I love the Death of a Snowman Bracelet. It’s so pretty!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
seeryusfam@msn.com
LisaW (3 years ago)
What a wonderful idea! I like the Steel Magnolia color too. Thanks!
Belinda (3 years ago)
I love the death of a snowman bracelet. And the fidelity nurse purse is really nice. Thanks for the giveaway!
Ann (3 years ago)
I love the salad & breadsticks bracelet, very beautiful: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10460805
I love the way the pictures are taken with the forks, very original. I also love the names that are given, very funny!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Angela K (3 years ago)
I love the Posh Paisley necklace!
Kari A. (3 years ago)
SOOO many to choose from!! I loved the mulberry wine bracelet.
nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com
Renee (3 years ago)
I like the Fidelity Nurse Purse. My daughter would have loved this. She was always playing with my hair. Sadly I’ve moved on from nursing now, but would still love to wear the beautiful pendant. Or maybe I should give it to my sister in law for her new baby…hmm tough choice!
Thanks!
sarah b (3 years ago)
i like the steel magnolious too… but wow this would be great to have. now my son is just constantly grabing my chest or putting his hands all over my face, mouth and nose!
Anne\ (3 years ago)
Two other necklaces caught my eye, the Electricity and the Eye of the Storm necklaces are beautiful. Love the idea of the nursing necklace, this would be perfect for baby #2 coming. Thanks for the chance to win!
clenna in NH (3 years ago)
I loved the Pecan Twirls bracelet and the SOS earrings.
amandasue (3 years ago)
I like the “eye of the storm pendant” the swirl of colours is amazing! Another favorite is the “love me not pendant” the brightness of the pink is awesome!
Margelina (3 years ago)
I love the go go garden and the fidelity nurse purses! Great Giveaway!
margelina@comcast.net
Heather R (3 years ago)
I reall y like the Mermaid Tizzy pendant.
Kathleen W. (3 years ago)
Love the names of her items! The salad and breadsticks bracelet is the best!
Marcy (3 years ago)
This stuff is really cool! I really like the Pecan Twirls bracelet!
Apple (3 years ago)
I love the Pretty Sweet necklace and Contextual Nurse Purse!
Jamie (3 years ago)
I really like the belle of the ball necklace.
MRS.MOMMYY (3 years ago)
mulberry wine bracelet- nice site
Rebecca C (3 years ago)
Peace Garden Nurse Purse is my favorite, I really like the pattern on the fabric.
Xenia (3 years ago)
What a neat idea, I’ve never heard of nurse purses but they sound great. I also like the Under the Sea – Risky KIDS pendant, it’s so colorful and chic! Thanks!
crystal (3 years ago)
What a lovely shop!!! As soon as i write this i am going back:)
The Drill Baby Drill pendant is so pretty and unique. The Death Of A Snowman bracelet is really cool and the name made me laugh!!
Jennifer (3 years ago)
I like the Autumn Gumbo–the mix of colors is lovely!
saraG (3 years ago)
My favorite is the Steel Magnolia Nurse Purse. Whether I win or not, this is on my wish list
Genevieve Larson (3 years ago)
I like the Dandelion Skycraper Nurse Purse. This is a great idea, I have a 2 month old and this would be great for her.
jen
karissa (3 years ago)
I really love the Tomato Soup, I saw my brother and SIL feeding my 5 1/2 mo old niece last night and they could have used this! If I win I am passing it to them! thanks for the chance!
Gina Stratos (3 years ago)
I love the Death of a Snowman bracelet (what a clever name)
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Beverly (3 years ago)
I like the Circus Tent nurse purse. I, too, would have loved something like this when I was nursing my babies. But, my best friend just had a new baby girl, and I would love to present her with such a beautiful token of friendship!
Erin (3 years ago)
I am 37 weeks pregnant with my first child and plan to breastfeed and think the nurse purse and necklace are fantastic. I really like the Dandelion Skycraper Nurse Purse but there are so many other beautiful pieces I cant pick just one. The green in the mother nature old school is so vivid and beautiful. The pink and black in prom night regrets is perfect. and i love the idea of her Risky Reverse Psychology listing. I am going to have to have DH get me something from her for christmas!
Shilo Beedy (3 years ago)
I love the Heart of Hearts necklace.
Angie E (3 years ago)
I really like the Butterfly Buzz – Risky KIDS bracelet! It is so pretty with all of it’s pastel colored butterflies! It says “for the Nature Girl!” Cute!
Nice giveaway!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
Elizabeth M. (3 years ago)
The Eye of the Storm pendant is pretty fabulous!
Layla (3 years ago)
I could really use a Nurse Purse/pendant/ I also really like the Mulberry Wine Bracelet- great colors.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com
Noreen (3 years ago)
Poolside After Dark Nurse Purse is my fav, love the gray with a hint of blue
mary (3 years ago)
what a wonderful giveaway.. Stunning fabric and purse
Regina (3 years ago)
This is a great item! I am nursing my fourth child and he’s just reache.
d that distracted phase, where everything is more interesting than his meal. He would have a blast playing with this. I’d love the Gold Metal Garden Nurse Purse.
reg8w@aol.com
Vickie Couturier (3 years ago)
The Death of a Snowman Bracelet is my fave,it would be a nice gift for one of my daughters for Christmas,thanks
Valerie Mitchell (3 years ago)
barely there earrings are cute!
Jennifer Reda (3 years ago)
i like The Funny Papers bracelet
Ginny (3 years ago)
Kiwi Constellation is very cool!
Lindsie (3 years ago)
I love the Marbleous necklace in the kids section for my daughter.
judy brittle (3 years ago)
I really love the Sweet Tooth at the Cinema bracelet. Is that ever cute! Thank you!
Maria (3 years ago)
the Candy Striper – Risky KIDS is too cute!
Jennifer (3 years ago)
I love the “paintball crush” bracelet! Everything is beautiful though!
sandra jensen (3 years ago)
These are BEAUTIFUL! I can’t believe the prices are not MUCH higher! I absolutely love the “Kiwi Constellation” necklace. I often look at sites like these for gifts – but I would have to keep this one for myself!
Thanks!
Peggy Gorman (3 years ago)
The work and different designs are fabulous! One of my favorites is the Procrastination 2,fun and great colors
Count me in to win
Keeling (3 years ago)
The mermaid tizzy necklace is my favorite! It’s so pretty!
Samantha Pruitt (3 years ago)
the barely there earrings are so cute!