monday giveaway -

mary jane dodd

'i shut my eyes in order to see.'

~ paul gauguin

i find that when i work in metal, my desire is to enhance its innate ability to be soft, to provide contrast to what one often associates with this medium... 

using color palettes that are often much more subtle than this, i found myself inspired by the monthly challenge at art bead scene - 'nave nave moe' by paul gauguin... his rich colors and luscious forms... 

these earrings are offered up as the giveaway, they are copper but have sterling silver ear wires... the drawing will take place on april 11th... 

please leave a comment to be entered and perhaps share your thoughts on this::

if you had to share 2 of your favorite books - technique, project oriented, or even just eye candy, what would they be? do you have a technique that you have learned that is indispensable to you? do you have one that you desire to learn? i am hoping that by sharing your tried and trues here, it may help someone else in their process... 

LMAJ Giveaway...

Have you heard of Mamacita Beadworks?

Well, if not... just look at what you have been missing.

These were donated by D'Arsie Manzella, a very, very talented artist.

Visit D'Arsie's shop for some other fabulous work.

Minnow Earrings

Hand cast pewter minnows displayed in front of hand crafted Raku tiles.

Ear wires are silver plated copper.

Thank-you, D'Arsie for the very cool donation!

And, what do you need to do to enter this giveaway?

Since our blog is still in its infancy, we have been discussing updating with some new and innovative ideas. With that said, who better to ask the following question of, but our current readers.

What types of posts do you like when you read a group blog?

Do you like human interest stories with a personal twist related to beads and jewelry?

Do you like tutorials?

Are you a fan of challenges?

Is there something else that keeps you returning to read group blogs?

Please leave a comment letting us know what types of posts keep you coming back.

Also...if you are the "hard-to-get-ahold of" type...

please leave us an email where you can be contacted.

We will announce the winner on Monday, March 21st.

~creating handmade with handmade~

LMAJ Bracelet Giveaway....

This week, we will be giving this very cool bracelet made by me (MaryAnn Carroll).

Lots of Pics....  I know....

My biggest struggle lately is learning to take pictures of completed jewelry.  I've checked other shops..... I've checked in magazines.... I've checked blogs.... but I'm still struggling....

Todays comment request is that you leave a tip (or a struggle) that you have while photographing jewelry.  If you are a buyer ....  and don't sell .... what types of things in the pictures on Etsy, Artfire or elsewhere are appealing to you when you are shopping for jewelry, beads, etc.

As always ....  if you share this post on facebook, twitter, blogs or other places on the internet, leave a separate comment letting us know that!  Thanks a bunch!  Name will be chosen at random on Monday,  March 7th....  WOW!  2011 is flying by!!!

This bracelet was made with my porcelain beads.  The chain (have no idea where I purchased it) was given a light patina effect using a torch (purchased from Barbara Lewis).  The clasp was created using 16 gauge copper wire.

**The bracelet can be sized for the individual winner**

It's that TIME!!!

What time?  LMAJ Monday Giveaway time, of course!!

Barbara Lewis is offering something very cool and most certainly unique....

These are enamel pendants or charms that are 5/8" at their widest point. 

The image of the eye is from a 1935 Montgomery Ward catalog advertising mascara.

I, myself, might even consider creating earrings from them!

Question:

"What is it that you like about jewelry that has been completely handmade?"

Share your thoughts by leaving a comment.

And as usual.....share this giveaway on your blog, your facebook, your twitter or anywhere else that you might share on the internet and come back to leave multiple comments letting us know each time.  Each comment will only be counted once....

Thank-you for...

~creating handmade with handmade~

The winner will be picked at random on February 21st.



monday giveaway winner -

mary jane dodd

i hadn't made this announcement before... doing so now, i think it is really nice to have it be on monday - what a great way to kick off the week!

the winner of these textured & patinated mixed metal earrings is::

shannon - for my sweet daughter

congratulations shannon! please email me with your infomation - mairedodd@gmail.com

also be sure to see our new call to create for february - the colors are especially uplifting while winter has us firmly in its hold... 

Very Cool Focal.... Free

and created by Patty Lakinsmith.

how, you are asking.....  pretty simple.....

Just answer the color poll on the sidebar and let us know that you did. 

You can pick more than one color if you would like....

In addition to the poll, there are mulitple chances to win....

Be creative...

Post this giveaway on your blog...

Post this giveaway on facebook...

Post this giveaway on twitter...

Post this giveaway in your Etsy shop...

Post this giveaway on your refrigerator......

Okay, just kidding about the refrigerator, but you get what I mean....

Just come back as many times as you would like letting us know where you posted!

That's it! 

Good Luck!

LMAJ MONDAY GIVEAWAY

This week's giveaway is this little earthy pair of earrings using my handmade ceramic beads.  I've patina-ted the copper to give these more of a rustic, casual look.  They are very light weight and will match nicely with many different outfits...  The glaze on the beads is a definite favorite for many :O)

So, what do you need to do to win these?  Simple...

*Leave a comment letting us know what kinds of things you like to be involved in with blogs.  For example, do you like competitions, bead exhanges, round robins, etc.?"  

 Simply put, "What is your favorite blog activity?"

*For a 2nd chance, leave a post on your blog, facebook, twitter, etc. and come back and leave a 2nd post here letting us know where you did that.*

That's all there is to it!  The drawing for these earrings will take place on December 27th so make sure that we will be able to get hold of you if you are the winner!

LMAJ Monday Giveaway

by MaryAnn Carroll

It's that time!!!  You can win these awesome earrings

AND you can enter up to 4, YES I said 4 times!!

Torch-fired enamel earrings by Barbara Lewis
(sterling ear wires, rhinestone rondelles)

How?  Read carefully......I know, I know....I'm not one for directions either.....but....

Chance #1

Leave a comment answering this question:

"Are you thinking about a New Year's Resolution?  If so, what is it?"

Chance #2 

Leave a comment about this giveaway on your facebook, twitter, etc.
and leave a comment telling us that you did.

Chance #3

Create a POST specifically for this giveaway on your own blog. Come back and tell us you did.

Chance #4

I try to make the directions as clear as possible.  If you have made it this far, then you have probably read this through 'til the end.  Sometimes, however, when I make up directions, I am not as clear as I think I am.  Please leave a comment letting me know if these directions were clear and if not, what was confusing?  That will help me in the future. 

I'm not done yet :O)  ....   ... ... MORE directions  ...

Please leave a current contact for you in at least one of your comments. 
That ensures us being able to get ahold of you if you are the winner.  THANKS!!!

LMAJ Monday Give Away...

by MaryAnn Carroll

...and it is as easy as One, Two, FREE!!!!  I mean THREE!!!  Why three? 

Because you have up to 3 chances to enter to win this very cool necklace

created by our very own Mary Jane Dodd...

This necklace is titled Infinite Moment.

And I know that jewelry created by Mary Jane is something that we all want to own :O)

So...here is how it can be yours....

Well....we certainly cannot go without some sort of theme, now can we?  How about this question?

"What does "infinite moment" mean to you?"

Chance #1 ... Simply comment on the blog with an answer to the above question.

Chance #2 ...  Take it a step further and post our giveaway on your own blog and come back here to tell us that you did that.

Chance #3  ...  Be creative ...  Post it to your facebook, twitter, Etsy, the office or wherever your heart desires and come back here to tell us that you did ...  or  ...  follow the Chance #2 below for those that don't have a blog of their own....

Please stop back on Monday, Nov. 29 to see if you have won.  We will try to contact you, but if there is no response to an email within a week, we will have to move on to the runner up!

NO BLOG?  all is not lost......

You still have a couple of chances....

Chance #1  ...  Answer the above question.

Chance #2  ...  visit our Love My Art Jewelry website by clicking HERE and then come back to tell us something that you liked when visiting Mary Jane Dodd's website pages.

'the infinite is in the finite of every instant.' ~ zen proverb

LMAJ Monday Giveaway...

by MaryAnn Carroll

This gorgeous focal lampwork bead has been donated by Patty Lakinsmith.  

This is a 'must have' one-of-a-kind bead.  It is amazing!!!

I know, I know....you are asking, "How can it be MINE?"

 Patty Lakinsmith on Etsy

 

Bead Description:  These special beads have an inner glow, for sure. Made by hand with layer upon layer of translucent color, and adorned with my own handmade murrini, these beads would be comfortable in any design. This bead is etched to a velvety finish, and sparkles in the sunlight from the silver added to the glass.  This lentil bead measures 1.25" across (32mm).

How to Win:

Please CAREFULLY read and follow the directions below and your name will be
included in our random drawing giveaway.

Question:

With the holidays quickly approaching, I have spent some time thinking about what I can make that would be special for my loved ones?  I've made jewelry, clocks, keepsake boxes, personal CD's, personalized T-Shirts, woodcarvings, a rocking horse, a toy box and on and on.  I have even made some special birthday dinners on occasion.  Those have probably been my biggest challenges since I am not a fan of cooking. 

Have you made something special for someone in your life? 

If so, what was it and how was it received?

BLOG, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, ETC. OWNERS:

1.  Leave a post on your own blog, facebook, twitter, etc. telling others about our "handmade question giveaway."

2. Then return to this blog,

...and leave a comment answering the above question AND also letting us know where you posted about our handmade question giveaway.

 NO BLOG, FACEBOOK OR TWITTER?

If you don't have a blog, etc. please click HERE to get to the Love My Art Jewelry website which will direct you further.

A random winner will be chosen from the...

Love My Art Jewelry BLOG POST Comments on Monday, November 15th.

Please make sure to stop back on Monday to see if you are the lucky winner!

Our next Giveaway will be Monday, November 22nd.

Thanks for creating handmade with handmade!

LMAJ Monday Giveaway Winner...

The winner of these fabulous handmade earrings is......

RIKI SCHUMACHER

Congratulations Riki!  Please contact Mary Jane so that she can mail these out.

Our next giveaway will be Monday, October 25th.

*The random number generator was used to select the winner.

LMAJ MONDAY GIVEAWAY...

Today is a special giveaway for the designer of these gorgeous earrings.....

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY JANE!" 

Thank-you for sharing your birthday by donating these very cool earrings for this weeks giveaway.  If you want to be the new owner of this stunning pair, just follow the "how to" below....

BLOG OWNERS:

Leave a comment on your own blog about the give away and then let us know by following us and leaving a comment letting us know where you left mentioned our giveaway.

NO BLOG OF YOUR OWN:

If you don't have a blog, please sign our guest book on the Love My Art Jewelry Website and let us know what your favorite handmade components are.  If you don't create your own jewelry, please let us know what you like about owning your own handmade jewelry that you have purchased or were given as a gift or....would like to own!!...like these FAB earrings!

Then, stop back here and let us know that you signed the guestbook.

A random winner will be chosen from the...

Love My Art Jewelry BLOG POST Comments on Monday, October 18th.

 Please make sure to stop back on Monday to see if you are the lucky winner!

Our next Giveaway will be Monday, October 25th.

Thanks for creating handmade with handmade!

Winner...of LMAJ Giveaway...

...of these lovely handmade earrings created by Kelli Pope is.....

Pam Ferrari

Please click HERE to send Kelli your address so that she can get these out to you!

Congratulations, Pam!!

The random # generator was used to select the winner. 

We will have another giveaway on Monday, Oct. 11th.

Thanks for following!

LMAJ MONDAY GIVEAWAY...

Welcome to Love My Art Jewelry, a new blog, a new website and a new concept in your jewelry designs.  During the week we will go into a little more about the concept behind our group, but in the meantime, how about a giveaway?  These gorgeous earrings were donated by one of our members Kelli Pope.  They could be yours if you just follow a few simple steps.  We will be offering give aways the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.  We hope that you will join us in our venture.

  Here is all that you need to do:

BLOG OWNERS:

Leave a comment on your own blog about the give away and then let us know by following us and leaving a comment letting us know where you left mentioned our giveaway.

NO BLOG OF YOUR OWN:

If you don't have a blog, please sign our guest book on the Love My Art Jewelry Website and let us know what you like about creating handmade with handmade.  If you haven't yet created with this thought in mind, please let us know what you like about the idea.  

Then, stop back here and let us know that you signed the guestbook.

A random winner will be chosen from the

Love My Art Jewelry BLOG POST Comments on Monday, October 3rd.

Our next Giveaway (porcelain beads) will be Monday, October 11th

Thanks for creating handmade with handmade!

Ceramic beads by MaryAnn Carroll, Pewter Birds by Mamacita Bead Works and Sterling Silver wirework by Kelli Pope.