Thursday, July 29, 2010

Thursday Giveaway...

To celebrate the four year anniversary of the blog, this week one lucky winner will claim the bead hoard shown below. The prize consists of dyed bone strands and shell chain from Bead Trust, artisan lampwork beads by Maria Richmond of Lost Marbles Lampwork, Tim Holahan of Fire Garden Glass, Stephanie Maddalena, Donna Johnson of Dancing Light Jewelry and Valerie Logan of Gray Parrot Glass, Czech glass from Talisman Associates Inc., chunky African glass beads from a shop in New York City, ceramics from Keith O'Connor and Peru, natural brass from Vintaj, carved stone by Dean Crane of Two Cranes, a rose gold plated aspen leaf, carved stone Chinese zodiac symbols, resin-encased bamboo from Priscilla Marban, enameled Mexican silver, a silver ring with a set pearl, and two bracelets (one with turquoise and coral and the other with color and mother of pearl). Made by me are polymer clay components, bronze clay links, and some one-of-a-kind shrink plastic components. This is a treasure trove of beads!

To enter to win this bountiful bead stash is easy! All you have to do is comment on this blog post. One lucky winner will be randomly selected from the comment section of this blog post on Monday, (August 2nd) at midnight EST. Make sure to leave your name if it doesn't already appear next to your comment for easy verification. This giveaway is open to all participants, including international readers.

Bonus Points: You can earn extra chances to win by blogging about, updating your Facebook page, and/or Twittering about this Thursday Giveaway. Don't forget to add you act of social media kindness as an additional comment for your extra entry and chance to win!

Extra Bonus Points: Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment here afterwards. Becoming a follower is simple. Find the widget on the sidebar to the right and click, "Follow". Don't forget to add an additional comment for your extra shot at this HUGE bead stash!

Extra Extra Bonus Points: Make a purchase in my shop between now and the end of the giveaway and earn an automatic additional entry for every $10 spent. (For example: If you spend $100 in my shop, that's ten extra entries!)

279 comments:

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Jacquie said...

a follow up comment to win...will share on fb too!

Crazy Mama said...

WOW! what an exciting and generous stash! I would be so thrilled beyond belief to win! I am now a follower, have posted to my Facebook page and also posted to my blog.

Linzi Alford said...

following you from the UK, with interest , happy anniversary - smashing giveaway :)

Michelle Mach said...

Congratulations on 4 blogging years! Does it feel like graduation day?

Unknown said...

I found out about your blog through a facebook posting. What a fabulous giveaway and lovely blog. I'm following you now and looking forward to your posts.
Christine Wilson

Patricia C Vener said...

Those are some interesting beads. Not ones I generally work with so if I won there would be a challenge for me.

It's great to see so many of us artists succeeding at establishing our diverse visions.

You are welcome to visit my blog, http://vener-art.com/beadblog/ any time.

Pamela Jane said...

Wow, what an anniversary celebration this is! Congrats!

jessememan said...

Happy bloggy anniversary, Andrew! I have enjoyed your posts since I stumbled upon your blog!

jessememan said...

I have blogged about your giveaway!
http://melissameman.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-bloggy-anniversary-andrew.html

Eve Smith said...

Well this is a popular give away, and no wonder, Andrew these beads are just lush, fingers crossed,x

Unknown said...

Happy anniversary:)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on 4 years and what an amazing giveaway.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Raida said...

New to blogging and I didn't realize you're suppost to leave a separate comment for each chance. So, I love your blog and I became a follower. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Raida said...

New to blogging and I didn't realize you're suppost to leave a separate comment for each chance. I blogged about your giveaway on my blog: havanabeads.blogspot.com. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

What an absolute cache of treasures! Very generous of you Andrew. I'd love to be in the draw.

mmuhonen said...

Love this collection. Can't believe you're giving it away! Maribeth

Connie said...

WOW what a lovely mix of treasures!
PICK ME PLEZZZZ PICK ME

8-)

Unknown said...

Wow! That is an amazing giveaway offer!

Laura (Moags)
moags.and.smeet(at)gmail.com

Unknown said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Moags_and_Smeet/status/20031098811

Laura (Moags)
moags.and.smeet(at)gmail.com

Higgins Design Studio said...

Happy Blogiversary... I just found your blog through Carol Dean of Sand Fibers. I have posted on Facebook and will post on my blog as well...
Let's see if my luck holds and I can win another giveaway... If I do, I'll share the loot with my friends!
Cindy Earl Higgins
HigginsDesignStudio@gmail.com

Unknown said...

And I already follow. :)


Laura (Moags)
moags.and.smeet(at)gmail.com

Nancy said...

Oh, you can certainly count me in for a chance at this super giveaway! I love the aspen leaf, the shrinky dink beads, and the polymers. Happy Anniversary and many more blogs!
Nancy

Unknown said...

Happy 4 years! And what really awesome beads!

unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

Karen said...

I would LOVE to win and share the prize with my crafty aunts!
-Karen G

Larissa said...

WOW! It is really a great giveaway!

The Hole Bead Shoppe said...

Did some SHOPPIN too....left you a message.
xoxx
twinkie.

Sarah said...

Happy blogaversary, I think I have just died and gone to heaven, what a stash u have. xoxo

Heather said...

Wow Andrew, these are all so unique and gorgeous!
How can you give them away?

Tündrüs (Jákóiné Klárik Tünde) said...

What a beautiful stuff!!!! Maybe, maybe....

Michael and Cherrie Fick said...

What a great assortment of colorful beads and components. I can think of ideas already. Cherrie of En la Lumie're

Jean Katherine Baldridge said...

this is GREAT! Andrew, you rule!

lots of white light!

jean xox

Doris said...

wow, what an wonderfull giveaway. Hope, i will win and now i am a follower.
Grüßle
Doris

Sheila Davis Designs said...

Great giveaway Andrew! Happy Anniversary and I love your work.

Sheila Davis Designs said...

Happy Anniversary Andrew!I love your work too.

williamsburg beader said...

I learned about yor blog from Carol Dean. She said you were very generous and she's right!I really like some of your ideas.
Catherine

Jennifer said...

Wow! I'd love to win this!!

Craftymoose Crafts said...

I hope I'm not too late to enter for a chance to win these delicious goodies!

Craftymoose Crafts said...

I'm a new follower!

Judy C said...

Andrew - congrats, I really appreciate the help you have given me and I am waiting impatiently for my beads! Thanks so much.

Unknown said...

What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win!

Unknown said...

I am a follower of this blog!

Courtney Breul said...

O.M.G.! What an amazing bunch of goodies! Please enter me.

Courtney Breul said...

I just blogged about it on my blog!

http://beadsbybreul.blogspot.com/

Edie said...

You are so generous with your passion and your knowledge! Thank you for entering me in the drawing!

Edie said...

and now I am a follower!

edie

Higgins Design Studio said...

I forgot to mention earlier that I also became a fan of your FABULOUS blog... thanks!
Cindy Earl Higgins
HigginsDesignStudio@gmail.com

Mary-Frances said...

Oh my - what a fabulous collection - here's hoping!

Donna Rafferty said...

Happy Blogaversary Andrew - what a fabulous giveaway!

Donna Rafferty said...

Oh and I'm a follower on bloglines!

BelleSouth said...

how absolutely lovely! count me in!!!

Belinda Saville said...

Wow, what an amazing giveaway...count me in! :-D

Belinda Saville said...

Oops, thought I was already a follower...but I just became one! :-)

P.S. Congrats on your 4 year blog-versary! :-)))

Unknown said...

Well Hello, Jean Yates "introduced" us via FB today and I am so happy to meet you. Your work is wonderful and I look forward to reading your blog.

I would be honored to be included in your wonderful stash giveaway. One can never have enough beads, right?

I wish you continued success, good health and happiness. cj

Anonymous said...

Oh wonderful give away! Please enter me. I'm a new follower and I'm blogging about it.
Thank you!
Antonietta.
lovepotiondesign(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Cory said...

Wow... what a generous and beautiful giveaway.

Anonymous said...

... and posted on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001237442111

Antonietta.

lovepotiondesign(at)yahoo(dot)com

rachele said...

auguri! congratulation!
thanks your giveaway and your works are beautyfull!
ciao rachele

Fantasia di Perle said...

Wow..che bello partecipo volentieri, sei molto bravo!!!
Carmy

Fantasia di Perle said...

PS. I'm a follower

Cindy said...

Congrats on 4 years.What a beautiful stash. I just found your blog and will enjoy reading it.

FascinationStreet said...

Wow! What a generous giveaway, thanks!
I'm barbara
fascinationstreet85(at)gmail(dot)com

FascinationStreet said...

Oh, I'm a new follower!^_^

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Vicki Gentry said...

THis is so coll thank you for doing and I would love to be included.

Shibui said...

I love this stash! The blue line pendants looks like batik. What a summer necklace that would make!

KristiBowmanDesign said...

Oh ya, some wonderful goodies there, of course I'd love to win. I also am now following this blog!! Thanks! Kristi

Francesca said...

Enter me! Shared on my FB wall!
I'm a new Italian follower!

principessa-rospetta@hotmail.it

cw whitedogjewelry said...

Congratulations on your very impressive blog. It generates so much interest and design possibilities.
How generous of you to give away such a wonderful assortment of gems and jewels. True works of art exist in this wonderful mix.
Thanks for the chance!
Chris

kaozz said...

Congratz on 4 years!

Following, count me in those are lovely!

Unknown said...

Dearest Andrew!
What a wonderful giveaway! Happy !Happy ! Anniversary! I would love to have a chance at your giveaway ! I'm not much on the conputer as I am forever at my work table ! But I thought i would take a chance ! I love your work and I am continually inspired by your light and I Thank You !. Congrats and lot's of hug's A fan in California :)dgibson@bak.rr.com

Unknown said...

Dearest Andrew!
What a wonderful giveaway! Happy !Happy ! Anniversary! I would love to have a chance at your giveaway ! I'm not much on the conputer as I am forever at my work table ! But I thought i would take a chance ! I love your work and I am continually inspired by your light and I Thank You !. Congrats and lot's of hug's A fan in California :)dgibson@bak.rr.com

Nikki said...

Wow Amazing give away hope I can still join in :)
Nikki
Will follow to

Marianna said...

oh lala!!! what a great giveaway!!
Happy Anniversary!!!

Marianna said...

and I'm now Following!
Thanks so much!

Paula Lee M. said...

Congratulations on your anniversary. I love your blog and though I follow it from ABS I haven't subscribed till tonite. You are a very talented and generous soul. good luck in the future. Oh and it would be nice to have all those pretties.

Francine Michaud said...

Wow, what "eye candy"!! Thanks for your consideration and best of luck in all your endeavors!

Francine

Bright Circle said...

Aw darn, wish I'd heard about this sooner! Ah, hopefully there'll be a next time. :D

Unknown said...

comment #273 we think

comgrats on 4 years blogging Andrew
we think your blog is awesome & informative ..
mona & the girls

Chiara said...

wonderful giveway!

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