Giveaway from Staci Louise

Staci Louise has been working on some amazing new components.  Several have been listed in her etsy shop and she's adding more, it seems, by the minute.

Staci works in many different media and I thought I would show you a few of my favorites.

This metal clay charm is gorgeous.

This copper posy pendant would make a great focal.

Finally, I am in love with this polymer fossil heart.

If you are more interested in finished jewelry, Staci also has a jewelry shop.  I love Staci's style and I know you will also.

Okay .. on to the giveaway.

Staci is giving away one of her polymer hearts and a strand of beads.

Check out the giveaway on her blog and while you are there, take a look at all the wonderful components she has been working on.  Don't blame me, though, if you lose a few hours looking in her shops.  :)

Alice in Wonderland Blog Hop

Staci Louise of Staci Louise Originals and Genea of Genea's Beads hosted an Alice in Wonderland Challenge and blog hop.

I wasn't able to participate, but please take some time and look at all the wonderful jewelry inspired by Alice.  You can start at Staci's blog.

Spotlight on Nancy Dale (and a link to her giveaway)

I may have mentioned that one of our Beading Babes projects this month is the Nancy Dale's Trellis Necklace.  Nancy was kind enough to donate the pattern to us and I can't tell you how grateful I am for her generosity.

It seems that Nancy may have something for you also.  She made this wonderful bead embroidered bracelet with long magatama beads and a focal from Lisa Peters Art.

If you want a chance to win this gorgeous bracelet, visit Nancy's blog for details.  While you are visiting, please take a minute to read about the bracelet's creation.  Nancy said the construction took 5 days and I am amazed she made such a beautiful work of art in so short of a time.

Also, please visit Nancy's etsy store to see more of her gorgeous work.  I am in love with this beadwoven rope necklace.  It is just stunning.

Nancy also offers tutorials like this one for her Triple Twist Necklace.  I have this and cannot wait to start on it.

It seems this talented artist has something for everyone.  Please take some time and check out what Nancy has to offer in her shop.  I promise you'll find tons of beady goodness.

Giveaway winner!

Congratulations to Marla!  The true random number generator picked her comment.  

I'll be sending Marla this version of Marcie Abney's La Catedral Beadwoven Bangle bracelet.

Thanks to all who commented!

Two notes of thanks and a giveaway

This has been a good week for me.

Elisabeth, from Beads for Busy Gals, hosted a giveaway a few days ago and very generously gave away two items from her etsy shop.  I was lucky enough to have my name drawn and Elizabeth is sending me this beautiful butterfly necklace:

Elizabeth, you rock!

Also, Erin, from Treasures Found, hosted a massive giveaway tied to her 2nd Annual Challenge of Color.  I was lucky enough to win a tutorial written by Marcie of La Bella Joya.  I've bought a few of Marcie's tutorials from her etsy shop and have had great success with her designs.  After a few hours of deliberation (no exaggeration .. Marcie's designs are just wonderful), I chose the Tumbling Tiles Bangle.  I cannot wait to start on this.

 Thank you Erin and Marcie!

I feel so fortunate to have won both of these and I want to give something away too.  I thought I would showcase another of Marcie's fabulous designs and give away a blue and gold version of Marcie's La Catedral Beadwoven Bangle.  I love this pattern.  It is so easy to work and the result is beautiful.

If you would like to enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post.  I will pick a name at random at 6:00 pm central time, Sunday, December 11 and announce the winner Monday, December 12.  Please be sure that your email address is either in the comment or in your profile.  

Be sure to check out both Elizabeth's blog and shop and Marcie's blog and shop. These ladies are some very talented artists.