I know it's still summer in theory but I'm already thinking about autumn (my favourite time of the year) and since it's been rather a long time since I hosted anything on my blog I've decided that this would be the perfect theme for a design challenge. What's more, my friend Caroline of Blueberri Beads is of the same mind so we've joined forces to give you the chance to get some great beads at a bargain price and then show us what you can do with them...
Caroline has kindly contributed 20 sets of her lovely ceramic beads and I have added a couple of pieces of bronze to each one - all ready and waiting for someone to turn them into a beautiful autumn themed design. They will available at a cost of just £10 GBP (inc. shipping) per set to 20 lucky people who will be randomly selected from their comments on this post. If you win you will receive a surprise package containing one of the bead sets pictured here which can be used with beads from your own stash to create as many pieces as you like and then join us for a blog hop on Wednesday 2nd October.
So, do you fancy having a go...silly question - of course you do...!
All you have to do to enter is comment on this post or on Caroline's blog post but please note - you must be willing to take part in the blog hop on Wednesday October 2nd. There are are lots of ways you can increase your chances
of winning too... Do any of the following and leave an additional comment each time and you will get an extra entry for each one:
- Share this giveaway on your own blog
- Share this giveaway on your Facebook pages, Google+, Twitter etc.
- Become a new follower of 'The Gossiping Goddess'
- Become a new follower of 'Blueberri Beads' blog
- Become a follower of my Facebook page.
- Become a follower of Carolines Facebook page.
- Follow me on Pinterest
- Follow Caroline on Pinterest
- Like my Etsy shops THEA jewellery and THEA too.
- Like Caroline'sEtsy shop Blueberri Beads
- Anything else of you can think of to spread the word.
Don't forget to leave a separate comment for each method to maximise your chances though!
The draw will close at 8pm GMT on Monday 19th August 2013 and I will randomly select and announce the winners later in the day and send them my Paypal address. Payments should be made as quickly as possible to ensure beads are shipped in good time.
It's as simple as that so good luck and I'll see you back here on the 19th and hope you'll be with us on October 2nd.
Lesley
WOW ! This sounds awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI am already a fan of Lesely's etsy stores!
kaushambi
I follow Lesley's facebook page too !
ReplyDeleteKaushambi
I follow caroline's facebook page now !
ReplyDeleteKaushambi
"liked" caroline's etsy shop !
ReplyDeleteKaushambi
Oooohhhhhh these look sooo scrummy, I'm sharing away.
ReplyDeleteFollow Lesely on pinterest now :)
ReplyDeleteKaushambi
Shared on my fb page, twitter :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure what a blog hop is - but I have a blog and am happy to blog about this - so could I go in the draw? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure what a blog hop is - but I have a blog and am happy to blog about this - so could I go in the draw? :)
ReplyDeleteAlready fan of both fb pages x
ReplyDeleteHi Lesley,
ReplyDeleteYou know I am up for a go at this challenge! So drop my name in the hat please, thank you.
Therese
Made by Jules is sharing away :-)
ReplyDeleteI posted on my Facebook time line
ReplyDeleteI posted this challenge on my Therese's Treasures Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteShared the challenge on Google+
ReplyDeleteI am already of follower of all your pages everywhere and I also am a follower of Caroline's etsy shop and facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of Caroline's Pintrest page
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be in with a chance - followed your blog =)
ReplyDelete... liked Blueberri Beads fb page =)
ReplyDelete... already a follower of your fb page ;)
ReplyDeleteI've already added Blueberri Beads etsy shop to my favourites list =)
ReplyDelete... and both your shop are also on my etsy favourites ;)
ReplyDelete... I think I followed your pinterest page (still learning to navigate that one lol) =)
ReplyDelete... I think I also followed Blueberri Beads pinterest =)
ReplyDeleteshared on my personal fb profile =)
ReplyDeleteShared on my fb page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeKlutz =)
ReplyDeleteI shared this link on my baymoondesign Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to be in this!
Blogged about your hop: http://thecreativeklutz.blogspot.co.uk/ =)
ReplyDelete... and finally I tweeted (is that how you say it?): https://twitter.com/lolavincent =)
ReplyDelete... oh and I think I just figured out how to subscribe to Blueberribeads blog ;)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest as kathylindemer
ReplyDeleteI would love to get picked !
Bay Moon Design
I am a Facebook fan. I just liked your post.
ReplyDelete... back again lol ... I think I also pinned it on that pinterest thingy ...
ReplyDeletecan you tell I really want in hehehe - I saw ceramic birdies and I've had a very lucky week ;)
Followed your blog Lesley
ReplyDeleteI follow Carolyn on Pinterest as kathylindemer. I so want to participate in this.
ReplyDeleteShared on my FB page too!
ReplyDeleteI liked both of Lesley's Etsy shops.
ReplyDeleteI favored Carolyn's etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteI recommended this on google+1
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this in my baymoondesign twitter account.
ReplyDeleteFollowed you on Pinterest now too Lesley
ReplyDeleteI put this on my blg http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun - I'm definitely up for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteLiked your Etsy Jewellery shop
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is cool - I took part in one of your challenges last year (or earlier this one?!) and loved it :) Already a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteAlready following on Pinterest too :)
ReplyDeleteLiked the Etsy shop ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be a participant!
ReplyDeleteAlready liked your FB page
ReplyDeleteI now follow your blog! :-)
ReplyDeleteGoogle+ ed the post :)
ReplyDeleteAnd shared it on FB
ReplyDeleteI am now following Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI am now following you on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI favorited your Etsy Shop
ReplyDeleteI favorited Caroline's Etsy shop
ReplyDeleteI favorited your other Etsy shop (Theatoo)
ReplyDeleteShared on my FB page!
ReplyDeleteI was already following Lesley in all of those places, and Caroline in most of them :) / :(
ReplyDeleteAnd I followed Caroline's Pinterest, which was new :D
ReplyDeleteI now follow the Blueberri Beads blog!
ReplyDeletewow fabulous bead selection i would be thrilled to take part! off to do the things i need, i already like these fb pages, will go check out the other stuff to like ::D
ReplyDeletetoo bad, I'm on vacation on 2nd October :(
ReplyDeleteI would love to participate, I already liked your page on FB
ReplyDeleteI just subscribed to Blueberri Beads blog
ReplyDeleteI became a follower of Blueberri Beads on FB
ReplyDeleteLovely idea for a competition! I have shared on my FB page :-)
ReplyDeleteI have added Gossipping Goddess to my blog feed. Can't seem to find the Blueberri beads one though!
ReplyDeleteHave already liked Blueberri Beads FB page x
ReplyDeleteHave already liked THEAjewellery (Lesley Watt) FB page x
ReplyDeleteNow following Caroline's Pinterest page x
ReplyDeleteNow following you on Pinterest x
ReplyDeleteTheA Elements is now a favourite shop on Etsy x
ReplyDeleteTheA Jewellery is now a favourite shop on Etsy x
ReplyDeleteBlueberri Beads is now a favourite shop on Etsy x
ReplyDeleteFun! Love the selections and look forward to seeing what everyone does no matter who wins them.
ReplyDeletealready Like your FB page!
ReplyDeleteLiked Caroline's FB page
ReplyDeleteThea Too a favorite etsy shop!!
ReplyDeleteBlueberri beads etsy shop a favorite, too
ReplyDeleteOh yes, count me in!!!! Sounds like fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower of your blog and have just subcribed to Blueberries blog.
ReplyDeleteI followed you on pinterest
ReplyDeleteI followed Caronlines on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to get a set of these lovely beads!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome beads, I follow Lesleys FB page.
ReplyDeleteI've been following Lesley;'s blog for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteI follow and enjoy the Gossiping Goddes blog.
ReplyDeleteI have liked both Thea shops on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteOooo look i have followed you on here too, wow, this is very scary:)
ReplyDeleteI am in a bit of a need of a kick start for my muse, yes please!
ReplyDeleteI have started following Caroline's blog :)
ReplyDeleteI have liked both Facebook pages :)
ReplyDeleteAnd favourited the Blueberri shop :)
ReplyDeleteAnd now I'm following peeps on pinterest too!
ReplyDeleteI suppose I should put two seperate comments re facebook...
ReplyDeleteAnd pinterest!
ReplyDeletei dont blog but happy to share
ReplyDeleteShared on Fb
ReplyDeleteLiked both Thea shops already
ReplyDeleteFollowing Lesley on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteFollowing Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteLiked Blueberri beads etsy shop already
ReplyDeleteBlog follower
ReplyDeleteNew follower for Blueberri beads blog
ReplyDeleteTweeted about the challenge.
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/ShirleyMoore235/status/368725471942303744
This sounds like fun. But I'm in the states. Is this available for us in the states (since the money exchange was pounds)? These are wonderful looking beads. my e-mail is in my blogger profile.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of the Gossiping Goddess.
ReplyDeleteFavorited your shop, Theatoo. Great pieces.
ReplyDeleteLooks fun Lesley, the pieces look great. Could I go in the hat please.
ReplyDeleteRita
Avalon Designs x
I am a follower of the gossiping Goddess.
ReplyDeleteI follow the gossiping gossip Blog
ReplyDeleteI have liked on Etsy
ReplyDeleteI have shared on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI have tweeted.
ReplyDeleteTweeted on @buttoned up beads (or something along those lines!),
ReplyDeleteTweeted on @buttoned up beads (or something along those lines!),
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat! Fingers crossed. I shared on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI follow Lesley's Facebook page
ReplyDeleteI follow Caroline's Facebook page
ReplyDeleteI've already favourited Thea Elements and Thea Jewellery
ReplyDeleteI've already favourited Blueberribeads (on Etsy)
ReplyDeleteI already follow Lesley on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI already follow Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI already follow Leslie on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI have subscribed to Blueberri beads blog
ReplyDeleteI like both Facebook pages
ReplyDeleteAll 3 shops on Etsy are favourited (were already!)
ReplyDeleteNow following Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteAlready a follower of the gossiping goddess
ReplyDeleteShared on my FB page and my FB business page
ReplyDeleteI have already favourited Thea Jewellery and Thea Elements on Etsy x
ReplyDeleteAlready favourited Blueberriebeads Etsy shop x
ReplyDeleteThis is a very inspiring and ♥creative idea! Thanx for giving us the chance to participate... What did I do?
ReplyDeleteI liked Thea's FB-page :-)
2nd.: and follow The gossiping goddess now
ReplyDelete3rd: put a red ♥ fav. at Thea's Etsy shop
ReplyDelete5th and one red ♥ fav. at Carolines Etsy shop
ReplyDelete4th!!! :-)))) Shared the giveaway on my weblog http://angazabychanges.blogspot.nl
ReplyDeleteHave fun blogging and have fun choosing the participants, both of you. Have a nice weekend!
I have shared on my FB pages!
ReplyDeleteBecome a new follower of 'The Gossiping Goddess'
ReplyDeleteBecome a new follower of 'Blueberri Beads' blog
ReplyDelete6th- o boy... and I liked Carolines FB-page
ReplyDeleteBecome a follower of Lesley's Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteBecome a follower of Carolines Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteFollowed Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteFollowed Lesley on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteAlready liked THEA jewellery and THEA too etsy shops
ReplyDeleteAlready liked Blueberri Beads etsy shop
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea and what gorgeous pieces!!!
ReplyDeleteI've checked everything in the list. All accept for sharing this on my blog. Will do that later.
Now.......hope and pray......:-)
#like
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of your blog
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of Bluberri Beadds
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI'm following Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI favorited your shops on etsy
ReplyDeleteI favorited Bluberri Beads on etsy
ReplyDeleteJust popped on to face book to share your challenge and like your page, got you both on Etsy and hopefully following both blogs. Now just of to pinterest.
ReplyDeleteLeslie,
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to win a set of your and Caroline's beads and make something for a blog hop. Please put my name in the draw.
Carolyn
Carolynscreations@live.com
I'd love to win one set of these lovelies! I'm an autumn girl myself, too :-D
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower on your blog for a long time, and, a secret admirer on your etsy-shops :-) Caroline's shop is new to me, love it!
I'd love to participate! I'm already a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteAlenka
pepita.handmade@yahoo.com
I'm a new follower of http://blueberribeads.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your FB page THEAjewellery (as Alenka Obid)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of BlueberriBeads on FB
ReplyDeleteI am following you on Pinterest (alepepita)
ReplyDeleteI am following Carolyn on Pinterest (alepepita)
ReplyDeleteShared this giveaway on my FB profile (Alenka Obid)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great new challenge.
ReplyDeleteFollowing both blogs.
ReplyDeleteLiked both on FB
ReplyDeleteFollowing on pinterest
ReplyDeleteliked etsy shops (3)!
ReplyDeletesharing about challenge on FB.
ReplyDeleteAlready a Fan!
ReplyDeleteFollowing "The Gossiping Goddess" Blog
ReplyDeleteFollowing "Blueberri Beads"
ReplyDeleteIts easy to "Like" Thea Elements
ReplyDeleteI "Like" Blueberri Beads too!
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ReplyDeleteLots of inspiration from "Thea Elements" Pinterest page!
ReplyDeleteBlueberri Beads is full of "Pinspiration"
ReplyDeleteI have liked and followed both shops on Etsy for a while!
ReplyDeleteI have pinned this here http://pinterest.com/pin/31454897370695735/ (melissa_trudinger at yahoo dot com)
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog through Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI now follow Blueberri's blog via Bloglovin too.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI follow Caroline on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI have favorited your shops on Etsy
ReplyDeleteBlueberri Beads is now on my Etsy Favourites list
ReplyDeleteI am a FB liker of Thea Jewellery!
ReplyDeleteAnd finally I am a FB liker of Blueberri Beads
ReplyDeleteI BLOGGED about the blog hop :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/2013/08/gossipinggoddessblueberribeadsbloghop.html
I follow your blog & list it on mine :)
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to BlueberriBeads blog :)
ReplyDeleteI added Blueberri Beads to my Pinterest "Art Beads by Friends & artists I adore"
ReplyDeleteI posted on my community jewelry & bead arts page on FB:
ReplyDeletewww.Facebook.com/JewelSchoolFriends
I posted on my personal artist's page on FB:
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I have favorited THEA JEWELRY Etsy for some time:)
ReplyDeleteI favorited THEA Too Etsy also for some time :)
ReplyDeleteI favorited Blueberri Beads Etsy this morning :)
ReplyDeleteI added the pale blue ceramic buttons by Caroline to my "Gallery of Artists' Work" Etsy Gidget on my blog (I only feature other artists on my blog as it is community based rather than my jewelry based)
ReplyDeleteSee them in the Etsy gallery on the sidebar of my blog:
www.JewelSchoolFriends.com
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150978253/pair-of-handmade-ceramic-button-beads-in?ref=shop_home_active