Thursday, December 09, 2010

Thursday Giveaway...

This week, one lucky winner will score this treasure trove of components courtesy of the Lampwork Diva herself, Cindy Gimbrone! Up for grabs are two transparent green glass spirals, one Bling Link in silver and ivory, one Surreal Rhythms focal bead, one bronze Art Nouveau Stile Floreal Sunflower Connector, and one fine silver Victorian buckle connector. What a wonderful prize!

Just think of all the possibilities! The glass spirals could easily be transformed into a pair of Christmas Tree holiday earrings. Attach two lengths of chain and a closure to the Bling Link and dangle bits of chain and some charms from the glass link focal for an elegant and modern necklace. Use the fine silver Victorian buckle component in a wire-wrapped ring or in a cute charm bracelet. What about attaching the bronze connector to a leather cuff for an edgy, yet feminine piece of jewelry? The Surreal Rhythms focal inspired by Surrealist art and Beatnik poet would look great strung up on a simple chain or at the end of a seed beaded spiral rope lariat. Really... the possibilities are endless!

What I love about Cindy's underlining design principle is that she's not afraid to explore new materials and is constantly investigating new ways of doing things. Her work is vibrant with this ingenuity and one never knows what they'll come away with when they drop by her online shop.

I think Cindy does a great job promoting the idea that inspiration can be found anywhere. Whether it's directly from art or from creative challenges, or various educational pursuits. Inspiration is everywhere. Discover a great degree at online accountants. One would be surprised by how art can be derived from an unlikely places.

To win this lovely assortment of goodies from Cindy Gimbrone, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post. Couldn't be easier! One lucky winner will be randomly selected from the comment section of this post on Tuesday (December 14th) at midnight EST. Please leave your name and contact information if it doesn't already appear next to your comment. This giveaway is open to all participants, including international readers!

Bonus Points: Do you really want this treasure trove of diverse offerings? If so, you can earn additional entries by blogging, updating your Facebook page, and/or Twittering about this Thursday Giveaway. Don't forget to add your act of social media kindness as a SEPARATE comment to this blog post for your extra shot at these pretties.

Extra Bonus Points: Serious about winning? Why not earn an extra entry? Swing by the Cindy's website and take a look around. Report back here afterwards and leave a separate comment letting us know what catches your fancy and why! CLICK HERE to visit Cindy's website.

EXTRA Extra Bonus Points: If you want another way to throw your hat in the ring for this assortment of artisan-made goods, head over to Cindy's blog, Lampwork Diva, find the Follow widget on the right sidebar and become a follower! After you've successfully added yourself as a follower of Cindy's blog, leave a comment on this blog post saying so. CLICK HERE to visit Cindy's blog.

75 comments:

  1. WOuld love to win! What wonderful beads!

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  2. These are some real beauties! Please enter me.

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  3. I adore Cindy's work -- thank you for sharing, Andrew!!!

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  4. Andrew, I shared your blog on my Facebook. I really wanna win this week!!!

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  5. Andrew, I've been intrigued by Cindy's spirals for months now and I really hope Santa brings me a few. Her double dips also snag my interest, but I'm not sure how I'd incorporate them into a jewelry design. Ideas???

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  6. Lovely beads, who wouldn't want them!!

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  7. Anonymous8:18 PM

    I'm in! There's a couple components that would be great for bead embroideery.

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  8. These are just lovely!
    Bead Happy!
    Michelle

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  9. I'm a follower of Cindy's.... She does some excellent funky rings--especially the ones with the stones from the beach.
    Michelle

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  10. cool beads! I want them!!!!

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  11. Please count me int
    These are absolutely gorgeous!!!!

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  12. Hi Darlin',
    How are you doing? I've been a bit out of touch, but think of you daily.
    Cenya

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  13. I hope you are feeling well! I am so happy with the little pretties you sent me! Thanks!
    Marie

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  14. I am following Cindy's Blog! I am actually surprised I was not already following it! I go there all the time!! :)

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  15. I went to Cindy's site, I think my favorite things is the Silvered Ivory rings like the one in the giveaway! They look pretty awesome!

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  16. Been to Cindy's site and decided I may need to get a black bird!

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  17. Thank you Andrew for your support and kind words about my work! I appreciate seeing my eclectic point of view through your eyes.

    Thank you to all of you for following my blog and appreciating my work! I'm grateful to each and every one of you!

    Lisa - if you're looking for ideas on how to use the double dips, just check out my blog.

    Bead Bravely!
    Cindy

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  18. Count me in also!

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  19. Wow, another great Thursday giveaway! I'd love to win these wonderful beads!

    Alice
    thepetersons13@mchsi.com

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  20. And by the way, I don't even have to visit her shop to know what I like the best. I've been drooling over her sweet double dips for a while now.

    Alice

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  21. I'm a follower of her blog.
    Alice

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  22. What a wonderful giveaway. Such nice beads and components.

    Kay
    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com
    http://KayzKreationz.etsy.com

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  23. I love her little Birdhouse beads like this one with the orange roof.

    http://www.cindygimbronebeads.com/catalog/item/7486350/7869082.htm

    Kay
    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com
    http://KayzKreationz.etsy.com

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  24. I just tweeted about your giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/KayzKreationz

    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com
    http://KayzKreationz.etsy.com

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  25. I just started following Cindy's blog. Looks very interesting.

    Kay
    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com

    http://KayzKreationz.etsy.com

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  26. I love them! Please let me win!

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  27. I love Cindy's work! The organic ring is fabulous!

    Ann
    mycriticaleye.com

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  28. Tweeted! But really don't want anyone else entering.

    Ann
    mycriticaleye.com

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  29. Thank you for the Thursday giveaways!
    The prizes, as this weeks, are always so lovely and fun.

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  30. These are gorgeous! I LOVE cindy's work--these would be a total score!
    Erin S

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  31. went to Cindy's site. My favorite is the ivory double dip set.
    Erin S

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  32. Went to Cindy's blog--I am a follower!
    Erin S

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  33. Why was I not a follower of her blog already?! Well I am now.
    Shannon C

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  34. Would love to win, what a great assortment of beads.
    Hope you are recovering well in both body and spirit.
    Shannon C

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  35. Ooooh pretty! I would love these!

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  36. What gorgeous beads, and a lovely giveaway!

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  37. Love all the beads, especially the spirals!

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  38. Love Cindy's beads,thanks for the giveaway!!
    ~Sharon~
    lunrei(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. A lovely offering of Cindy's beads- She is one of the first blogs that I started following and I enjoy her posts.

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  40. i am a follower of Cindy's blog

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  42. I went to Cindy's website and like so many of her beads and findings- I especially like her little black bird bead though- very cute and sentimental meaning for me.

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  43. Oh, I love her work and would love to win this one! I think I'm already a follower but will go make sure! Thanks. --SallyA

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  44. I'm now an official follower of Cindy. Count me twice! Thanks. SallyA

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  45. Beautiful!!!! What an awesome giveaway!!!

    Trish
    tdb626@hotmail.com

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  46. I'm a big fan and would love to win these beads!

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  47. I LOVE Cindy's Surreal Rhythms!!! Fab!!!!

    Trish
    tdb626@hotmail.com

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  48. Wow! Just became a Follower on Cindy's blog! What an amazing artist! Excited to have found it!!!

    Trish
    tdb626@hotmail.com

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  49. I just blogged about the giveaway at

    http://kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com

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  50. I like most everything, so it's very hard to choose one favorite. I really like the bronze Red Art Moderne Flower and I also like the Fairy Dust Dips and Links Set (5 pieces)

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  51. I'm also a follower of Cindy's blog

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  52. This is such a beautiful assortment!
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  53. tweet: http://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/13494630817468416
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  54. Facebook post: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=113807332021611&id=100000413913778
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  55. I looked at Cindy's site. I love the spirals, especially the rainbow one. The colors are just so wonderful.
    eugeniewu at gmail dot com

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  56. What I really want from Cindy's shop is the glass links chain. It is so interesting and looks to hard to create.

    Ann
    mycriticaleye.com

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  57. "What a wonderful prize, indeed", you said it best.
    Beautiful, talented work, I would love to own it.
    Happy Holidays everyone.
    Chris
    khakit@verizon.net

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  58. Of cause I want a chance to win Cindy's lovely creations. :D Thanks to both of you for giving us this opportunity to win!

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  59. ...and here's where a blogged about it: http://wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com/2010/12/2x-giveaways.html

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  60. Plus, I'm a follower of Cindy's blog since some time now.

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  61. I've always been very fond of Cindy's double dips and links. What caught my eye especially this time was the lovely flurry link and dip set. Lovel the wintery and transparent look of snow and ice. (Plus: I find the dips and links to be very versatile and I do love it when my jewellery components can be used and suspended/attached in many different ways.)

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  62. Nice Selection! I would love to win!

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  63. Andrew, please check out my blog post about the give-away. And thanks for sharing this great opportunity with us!

    http://thestudioalamode.blogspot.com/2010/12/real-winter-treat-goodie-give-away.html

    Janet
    thestudioalamode@yahoo.com

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  64. Andrew, please enter me in the Thursday give-away for December 12 - I would love to have Cindy's items to design with!

    Janet
    thestudioalamode@yahoo.com

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  65. Andrea, I just visited Cindy's website and just love the little blue bird fetish beads!

    Janet
    thestudioalamode@yahoo.com

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  66. Andrew, I just realized I made a typo and put "Andrea" in my last post... geeeeez, sorry about that! However, in my frenzy to get my name entered as many times a possible to win her great handmade items, I visited Cindy's blog and became a follower. Thanks again!

    Janet

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  67. Very cool! I would love these fabulous pieces of glass art.

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  68. I checked out Cindy's website - it's tough to pick my favorite -
    I love the art nouveau brass pendants connectors. and I especially like the surreal rhythms lampwork pendants
    Thanks for introducing to another great designer!

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  69. I love the silver connector, my favorite material to work with!

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  70. So navigated through cindy's website whcih I had dome some of earlier this afternoon. The art noveau collection is lovely Is is so versatile!

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  71. I'd love to be entered. :)

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  72. I like a lot of Cindy's work, but I think my favorites are the Flurry glass rings.

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  73. Lovelly beads, I would love to makee some great jewelry with them!
    Thanks!

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