I took a few weeks off from the Thursday Giveaway to devote my energy to my students and to working the Gem Shows. Now that I've finished up, the weekly Thursday Giveaways will begin again!
We'll start things off right with a BANG! This week, one lucky winner will take home the BRAND NEW fine pewter pieces from my family at Green Girl Studios! These pieces debuted in Tucson and are so new that they haven't even been listed on the website yet. Included in this week's prize are two fine pewter toggles, an assortment of charms, links, and beads; the lot of components has an $80 retail value! To check out more work from my family and examples of our work, you can visit the website by CLICKING HERE.
To enter to win this lovely combination of artisan made jewelry components 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, (February 21st) 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 of winning this beautiful set of fine pewter pieces 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 for your additional entry 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 my sidebar to the right and click, "Follow". Don't forget to add an additional comment for your extra chance to win!
Wow, what a fabulous collection. I especially like the turtle.
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful, especially the elephant!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes, they are gorgeous! I especially love the toggles...and the branch..and the turtle....ok, the whole shebang! Just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove all the new pieces!
ReplyDeleteIs that little guy between the elephant and the turtle a robot? And if so, how did I miss him when I was shopping at the gem show?
ReplyDelete(Also, I posted this on FB!)
ReplyDeleteI agree- they are fantastic! the owl, the peacock, the turtle- each one is fabulous. Please add my name to the generous give away.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower (but have been following with Google Reader for some time).
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I'd so love to have these! We were supposed to attend the Tucson shows but, snow...ice...and the closing of I-25 southbound stopped us.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win! Such amazing pieces!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great giveaway!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading about your trip to Tucson!
Alice
thepetersons13@mchsi.com
I have blogged:
ReplyDeletehttp://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.com/2011/02/most-amazing-giveaway.html
I'm already a follower. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAlice
thpetersons13@mchsi.com
In. Awe. LOVE.
ReplyDeleteI have posted on facebook too.
ReplyDeleteI love Greengirls Studio beads!
ReplyDeleteLove these charms I have a friend that would love that owl charm.
ReplyDeleteI have posted on my blog about your give away. frenchelegantjewelry.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI shared your link on facebook. Krista French
ReplyDeleteI tweeted your contest @jewelrygirl007
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower.
ReplyDeleteFirst,thank you so much for sharing all that is going on with you in Arizona with Kate and all the other lovlies you kept company with. And the food,the art,special places, oh everything is just so wonderful and beautiful.....thank you,thank you
ReplyDeleteLove the giveaway too
~Sharon~
GFC follower MoonRae
ReplyDelete~Sharon~
I love the new pieces! Keeping my fingers crossed to win.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing pieces - I would love to win. I can't decide which is my favorite - maybe the robot! Thank you and glad you're back. Was great reading about your times in Tuscon.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteWow Andrew!!! You know how much I really, really, really want some new peacock toggles! All the new work is great!
ReplyDeleteOh.My.Goodness......please pick me!!!! AMAZING giveaway Andrew - thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteAnd I blogged :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing these cool pieces with us in a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love Green Girl Studio it is so cute
ReplyDeletewow! I would really love to win this selection of green girl goodies, I love green girl !
ReplyDeleteI have been a fillower of your blog for quite a while now.....I love your blog, its one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love!! sign me up
ReplyDeleteI also blogged about your give away on my blog,,,,
ReplyDeletesweet! Love the little skull with wings.
ReplyDeleteErin S
I would love all those, Andrew! Thanks for all your great giveaways!
ReplyDeleteI love green girl studios. I have several pieces now! Would love to win this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm a gfc follower of the blog!
ReplyDeletei tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/BooksThings/status/38403447736762368
ReplyDeleteThose are cool! I'd love to win! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI posted on my personal fb page!
ReplyDeleteGreat new pieces!
ReplyDeleteI can only wish at this point!
ReplyDeleteYou're very generous gift will be so appreciated by whoever wins it!
Thanks, Janet
These beads are abso fabu and i would be honoured to win them! i will post this givaway on my blog have a good one ;p
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ReplyDeletei just posted this givaway on my blog thanks for the oppertunity to win these lovely beads ;p
ReplyDeletehttp://www.somethinguniquebylana.blogot.com
The new pieces are so lovely! I would love a chance to win!
ReplyDeletealso tweeted :)
ReplyDeletealso posted to my FB fan page....http://www.facebook.com/pages/SecondSurfcom/168725313514
ReplyDeleteWould love to win and I am already a follower :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you are coming to Michigan in March and have some of these! They look great!
ReplyDeleteone - I love Green Girl Studio Charms. And these new charms ROCK! Especially the skull with wings.
ReplyDeletetwo - I'm now a follower of your blog. Yay!
ReplyDeletethree - I promoted you on FB. Yay again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew for the giveaway opportunity!
Hilary
I'm following your blog!
ReplyDeleteAndrew--Thanks so much for sharing the Tuscon trip. Hope to make it there myself someday. The new items are super! Thanks for the chance to own them. CJ
ReplyDeleteWonderful giveaway Andrew!
ReplyDeleteSome Luckey duckey will be so happy! Thank you for the chance! ox
I've loved your things for years. Please add me to the drawing. And, thank you for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteKaren
OK I Blogged about it!
ReplyDeleteOhh these are so wonderful Andrew...ox
And I Facebooked this too!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course I follow you! oxo
I blogged about the giveaway!Love them all!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne Edwards I would love these.......
ReplyDeleteBe still my beating heart! Wowza! That is quite the giveaway! Already a follower!
ReplyDeleteMy eyes are watering!
ReplyDeleteOh wow... those are beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeletethe elephant is just too precious for words!They're all lovely, but the elephant stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteedie
purpleone at gmail dot com
http://gaeabeads.blogspot.com/2011/02/jackpot.html
ReplyDeleteBeauty!
My first visit and I love what I saw. Thanks for sharing your gifted talent.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you at the show. I'm already a GoogleReader Groupie of your blog. Just posted to BeadGypsies Twitter and Facebook accounts. Thanks for the chance to win. Cathy
ReplyDeleteSuch a generous giveaway, Andrew. Love reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteCarol Dillman
I saw when you originally revealed the new line on your blog a couple weeks ago, and I LOVE it all! I would be thrilled to be the lucky winner :)
ReplyDeleteJust posted the giveaway on my blog, http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteCome on over and visit!
Carol
Oh that peacock is speaking to me! Fantastic new pieces!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome collection. Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteOh *gasp* these are lovely! I never win your giveaways but I am hoping that my luck is changing.
ReplyDeleteI love the bunny and can't wait till they are available!
Shannon C
Ohhhhh! I fell in love with the bird toggle when I saw it on your sister's blog! How fun to have a shot at this give away, Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAndrew, what a wonderful selection you are offering. 'X' my fingers, but we're all winners reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteAm now following you on Twitter and tweeted on my twitter (who designs these words?). Look for sigyn13 on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I just found out your blog and became your follower.
ReplyDeleteAs always a beautiful giveaway! That teddy is beond cute! Very genoruse of you Andrew thanks for the chance to enter. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteNiky x
I love that new peacock!
ReplyDelete...and I'm already a follower
ReplyDeleteThis a really great components!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous giveaway! So glad I found out about it! Please add me to the list! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove all the pieces! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeth
Lovely pieces!
ReplyDeleteThese are just awesome! Love the peacock clasp.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Wow....I have long admired these bitty pieces of art....what a wonderful opportunity to add some to my personal stash....to create new thing with them!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrew, for making these available - you're the best!
Yes, yes, I'd love to design with these little gems!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've loved reading your Tucson adventures. Lucky you to spend time with Kate - the bestest teacher.
millers2219@yahoo.com
There's always something amazing from Green Girl Studios.
ReplyDeleteThere's always something amazing from Green Girl Studios.
ReplyDeleteJust started following your blog. Love, love the peacock & the skull w/ wings! ~♥~
ReplyDeleteI love the peacock clasp! Count me in!
ReplyDeleteAlisa Masiejczyk
Love the winges skull--a take on headstones? Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese all look awesome! I love, love, love the peacock!
ReplyDeleteWow, what beautiful new pieces your family made!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win such a fabulous prize!
I have posted on my facebook page!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic selection of goodies!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely inspiration! I'd love a chance to use some of these beauties to make something for spring.
ReplyDeleteI thrills my heart to see so many comments on your wonderful blog! You and your family are so creative....how about making a smaller version of that Rooster for a bead? I would love to see a small bronze enameled version of the buckle.
ReplyDeleteRock on Andrew!!!1
It was so great to see you in Tucson and to touch all these wonderful pieces! They really take on a whole new magical feel when you hold them in your hand.
ReplyDeleteAnn
mycriticaleye.com
I love the owl and sea turtle!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a wonderful collection. My favorites are the peacock toggle and the little elephant charm. I wish I win, I wish I win....
ReplyDeleteI am back to say that I am spreading the word.
ReplyDeletehttp://reginaswritings.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaways-galore.html
Have a great weekend.
This is such a generous give away!! Please enter my name. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog...
ReplyDeleteI also Twittered about your give a way:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is some giveaway! I love the sea turtle, as I've said before, but they are ALL fabulous! I will be back after I spread the news :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win! Please include me in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow these are stunning :) I always find it hard not to pick up a few everytime I see new ones I haven't seen any of these before thanks for the chance
ReplyDeletehugs Nikki
I follow you too I love the little skull and wings :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bunch! I'd so love to win :-D
ReplyDeleteI have been a fan of Green Girl Studios for years!! Recently found out that she is your sister!! How neat is that?!! - Sandy :)
ReplyDeleteLove the new pieces. Can't pick a favorite :) Mary Brown
ReplyDeleteI'm a closet owl freak - this one gets my fav vote! ~Shel~
ReplyDeleteIt's also been 'tweeted' upon!! :) ~Shel~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces. I'm following you and sntering this gorgeous giveaway, Millie
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so lovely. I'd be ecstatic to win them. Thanks for making them available, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteSallyA
http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/2011/02/thursday-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteTweeted your giveaway!!
Collette
I discovered you in Tucson! Love your items and your blog!
ReplyDeleteAndrew, you are such a generous soul!
ReplyDeleteOh how I would like to win these wonderful pewter pieces!
I tweeted this too...
ReplyDeleteOh Andrew, I would love to win these!
ReplyDeleteand 3 for 3, I shared it on facebook!
ReplyDeleteNot sure which is my favorite of all those lovelies!! The turtle is particularly sweet though :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool! love the new clasps.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower now ;)
ReplyDeleteJust Facebooked your giveaway! Thanks for such a great opportunity Andrew!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutly love Green Girls beads.I had my first purchases from you last week and I am very impressed.I also adore these new ones!
ReplyDeleteI also blogged your giveaway, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteEverything is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteDanielle from Starfalljewelry.com
ReplyDeleteWould LOVE to win these and have some awesome options for future work!
Danielle @starfalljewelry on twitter and starfalljewelry.com tweeted and blogged about this so cool for words giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDanielle from starfalljewelry also now follows your blog!
ReplyDeleteVery cool givaway, thank you Andrew and Greengirl Studios.
ReplyDeleteI blogged it!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted it, for my third entry. thank you!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I shared on my fb too.
ReplyDeleteGood Sunday Morning!
ReplyDeleteI <3 all things Green Girl Studios, and the Peacock toggle is adorable! Owls are my absolute obsession, however! Blessings to the amazingly talented Andrew and family! kelleyfogle@hotmail.com
Andrew--
ReplyDeleteWriter, artisan and teacher here as well I am in awe of your artist balance (and have read through your blog and LOVE it!) and design for components and other features. The skull with the wings is one of my favorite things and I will probably end up ordering the branch and the skull/ Lovely!
Mary Deis
So hard to choose - but I really like the triangle>
ReplyDeletemcclelland@sympatico.ca
Hi Andrew,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win some terrific Green Girl Studios works of art!!
-Michelle
I love Green Girl components, so I'm really excited for a chance to win some. Love these new ones!
ReplyDeleteLiz P.
These are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteKathy From Sedillo Hill Studio in NM
I Tweeted as well...
ReplyDeleteKathy from SHS
Andrew,
ReplyDeleteI left a post about your giveaway on my blog: www.MetalsNGems.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
-Michelle
"I'm a believer..." That and I'm a new follower!
ReplyDelete-Michelle
Hi Andrew. I found you through Lorelei & Erin a few months ago when I was chosen to participate in the Jewelry Accord project. I have enjoyed reading about all your artistic adventures! I love these new pewter pieces. I think the bunny is the just the best, a wonderful sign of spring. - Tracy
ReplyDeleteLove the new items!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the elephant charm.
Cilla
Love the new designs! Thanks for the great give-a-way. Favorite piece? Hard to choose, I'll say the turtle!
ReplyDeleteChris
those are some nice pieces!! Wow!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous -- everything I've ever made has looked more lovely with a little Green Girl in the mix. Can't wait to see these!
ReplyDeleteposted to my FB page, too! So generous of you to offer these ...
ReplyDeleteMy beads shop beads on Main brought back an assortment of the new look and we each got a piece in our generous goodie bag. I would love to win this as I am in a high spin creative point and your components are awesome. Cherrie of En La Lumie're.
ReplyDeleteand now I'm officially following your blog, too! Yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteI posted on FB, too. Cherrie of En La Lumie're
ReplyDeleteAmazing give away. What gorgeous pieces. Good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteOh my God I would love even a few of these beauties! Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pieces. Would love to have them on my bead table!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely things could be made from that great prize. Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteThese are so delightful. I'd love to have the opportunity to desin with them. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe toggles are my favs, but I love them all! :) Thanks for sharing them with us!
ReplyDeleteposted on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lindalandigjewelry
ReplyDeleteFollowing! :)
ReplyDeleteTweeted it: http://twitter.com/#!/LindaLandig
ReplyDelete. . .and Facebooked! Thanks again for the awesome opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andrew. Just the photo alone creates its own little aura.
ReplyDeleteOkay, 2 for me....I shared on my Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteAnd a third entry for me: I'm following you!
ReplyDeleteI'm on a roll for this giveaway....I tweeted (@RockerJewlz)
ReplyDeleteFacebooked, Blogged, and Joined the followers (and subscribed to posts). Love Green Girl Studios, thanks for an opportunity to have brand new pieces! Love the Peacock Toggle!
ReplyDeleteStephanie Haussler
Pixybug Designs
http://pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/thursday-giveaway-check-it-out.html
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=830728970
One final entry from me for your wonderful gift of pewter...I blogged:
ReplyDeletehttp://rockerjewlz.blogspot.com/2011/02/andrew-thornton-pewter-charm-giveaway.html
Just added your giveaway to my blog post: http://lindalandig.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/artisan-pewter-giveaway/
ReplyDeletethank you for this great giveaway. I use your family's components in many pieces and love the picture preview of the new items.
ReplyDeletePeace, Alyse Bukoski
alysebukoski@gmail.com
I posted on my FB page
ReplyDeleteusername Alyse Bukoski
much thanks,
alysebukoski@gmail.com
And, I am following your fantastic blog.
ReplyDeleteAgain, thanks for the giveaway.
Be Well,
Alyse Bukoski
alysebukoski@gmail.com
What a fantastic chance to get some amazing pieces!! Thanks Andrew for all you do :)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted for you!!
ReplyDeleteI just posted on Facebook too! :)
ReplyDeleteDoes it count if I am already a follower?? :)
ReplyDeleteHello Andrew! Thank you so much for a fantastic giveaway! Very generous of you!
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Leslie
Oh, I also blogged about it too for you!
ReplyDeletehttp://madmaggiedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/andrews-thursday-giveaway.html
Thanks again!
Warmly,
Leslie
I posted the giveaway to my Facebook for you!
ReplyDeleteI am also now "following" your blog....could have sworn I already was, but I am for SURE now!!
ReplyDeleteI "tweeted" for you also! Thanks again! :)
ReplyDeleteI also posted it to my Facebook Fan Page, Mad Maggie Designs. I know it does not count, just wanted you to know that this is a giveaway worth mentioning everywhere! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful collection!
ReplyDeletehello ! a freind led me to you and i am not following your blog ! lovely pewter work :-) my ten yeaqr old daughter is suddenly really into jewellry making and all things silver and sparkly and i know she would just love these so im doing the mummy thing and hoping we are lucky ! :-)
ReplyDeletesevina yates
What wonderful charms your family makes, love the elephant.
ReplyDeleteVikki
Wonderful tiny works of art! Please add me in for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love the pieces they are charming.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted ssssssssskaro964
ReplyDeleteI am now following your blog.
ReplyDeleteAmazing new components! I love all of them...
ReplyDeleteI love the turtle and the toggles
ReplyDeleteBeth F
I love these beads!!!!!!
ReplyDeletestaci.louise@homtail.com