Sunday, November 4, 2012

A "Don't Miss This" Giveaway!

I think you will agree that these earrings are the bomb! Is "bomb" used anymore or am I dating myself ;o) ?

These fabulous earrings were donated by Laura Jane Bouton.

While putting this post together, I wanted to learn a little more about the artist behind these and here is what Laura has said:

I come from a very artistic family, therefore it was natural for me to eventually take on a creative path in my life. I was born in the United States, however for the past 25 years I have been living in Italy with my husband, son, and 3 new family members, 2 dogs and a cat. I am a part time swimming instructor and a self taught jewelry maker. I started making jewelry in my garage out of pure passion, mostly because I love to wear jewelry, especially earrings. This beautiful country has inspired and influenced much of my work. I use different metalsmith techniques, forging, form folding, enameling, soldering, cold connections, and wire wrapping. It is just amazing when you can take a flat piece of metal and turn it into something 3 dimensional and wear it too




To win these, please visit Laura's Shop and come back letting us know what your favorite was and why.

For multiple (up to three) chances to win, please check out Laura's "About the Shop" on Etsy and let us know what you enjoyed about her slideshow.

For a third option, please join Laura's blog and let us know about it.

You can also share this giveaway online with Facebook friends, Twitter, Pinterest, your blog or anywhere else you might be in the social network for one "bonus" entry (a 4th).

Remember..... I need a place to contact you if you win, so please leave an email or another form of contact. Please stop back next Sunday, November 11th, for the winner announcement.

Find Laura on the web:


Thanks!

As Always,

Thank-you for supporting those who create handmade with handmade.

MaryAnn

71 comments:

Islandgirl said...

The sterling silver chain bracelet would be my favorite! http://www.etsy.com/listing/112750933/chain-bracelet-sterling-silver-jump

Thanks Lynne PS I love those earrings!

Islandgirl said...

WOuld love to join/follow Laura's blog but I can't figure out how... that option seems to be missing ... what am I missing fireball.beeds @ gmail.com

Artisan Beads Plus said...

I'm not sure.... It comes up on mine. I will double check the link.
MaryAnn

CS said...

Wow! It was a hard choice but I have to say my favorite was the boxed sterling pendant. Will check out the blog to add to my chances!

ArtZhodgepodge said...

Ohh so hard to choose.. but if I must. It would be the carnelian letter x pendant.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/112754694/pendant-necklace-sterling-silverwith-a

Just love the organic feel to her work

CS said...

The slide show was very cool. I enjoyed seeing her studio space. It also was incredible to se the beach glass found on Italian shores.

CS said...

For my third comment, I just joined Laura's blog and look forward to following her...I also would love these earrings!

Unknown said...

The lovers'/Sailors' Knot ring http://www.etsy.com/listing/88094658/ring-lovers-knot-sailors-knot-infinity is beautiful!

Bead Soup Mix

baychriz at gmail dot com

DespinaV said...

My favorite from her lovely shop is the Ring Size 7.5, Sterling silver, Copper and Brass, OOAK, a fantastic piece of sculpting, I adore the illusion of movement it gives and its organic look

DESPINA
deb_oro@yahoo.gr

DespinaV said...

I pined the giveaway as DESPINA VNT
http://pinterest.com/pin/282600945339013241/

DESPINA
deb_oro@yahoo.gr

DespinaV said...

I follow Laura's blog via GFC as deb_oro

DESPINA
deb_oro@yahoo.gr

DespinaV said...

I enjoyed the slideshow, it's like a little story, I would love to see more parts added!!

DESPINA
deb_oro@yahoo.gr

Islandgirl said...

Me again I joined / followed Laura's site .. I had the print size set to high on my computer and the entire right hand column was missing off of her blog, I also favorited her etsy store!

Lynne fireball.beeds @ gmail.com

Hurrundi said...

It is almost impossible to choose only one piece, the metal work is fantastic!!
I love the Dangle Earrings, Chandelier Earrings, Textured Copper, Sterling Silver for the wonderful shape, hammering and patina and the sense of movement that the metal fringe gives

Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

Hurrundi said...

I love the slideshow, a great idea and I would love to see more!!

Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

JoZart Designs said...

I adore so much of Laura's jewellery but if pushed I would opt for the copper, brass and silver triple bangle bracelet as it is sooo different. I've joined as a follower and peeked into her garage workshop and blog and think I'll be eating lots more pasta Italian style from now on. Yum.
Thanks for the chance to win those superb earrings!
JoZarty x

Libellula Jewelry™ said...

Virtually all of Laura's jewelry is very much my style so, it was hard to choose a favorite. I have a tie between
https://www.etsy.com/listing/103855168/copper-cuff-textured-and-forged-cold
and
https://www.etsy.com/listing/96863602/pendant-necklace-enamel-on-copper-domed
I chose these because I love mixed metal jewelry, hammered copper, enameled copper, and because green is my favorite color.

About Page:
I always enjoy seeing other people's work spaces because I get new ideas on arrangement, storage, etc. I also have a special love for ginger kitties and got a kick out of seeing Laura's "assistant". And, I (of course!) enjoyed seeing the variety of her work.

I also follow Laura's blog.

Thanks for the chance to win such lovely earrings! :)

Erin S said...

beautiful work--clean, simple and contemporary--just my style! I had a hard time choosing a favorite, but I love the carnelian "X" pendant. I'd love to win the earrings!
eastrother1@gmail.com

Chiara Handmade said...

I love the Copper Bangle Bracelet, Cold Connected With Sterling Silver and Brass Jump Rings, very original!

Chiara Handmade said...

I follow Laura's blog :)

nefene at hotmail dot it

Sandra said...

I love these earrings
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89168571/dangle-drop-earrings-textured-sterling

Sandra said...

I love seeing her studio in the slide show. I always love to see where people create.

Thanks for the opportunity.

petaloazuljewelry@yahoo.com

Sandra said...

I now follow her blog.

petaloazuljewelry@yahoo.com

Thanks for the opportunity.

KayzKreationz said...

I really like the Heart Bangle bracelet here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92818580/heart-bangle-bracelet-forged-sterling

KayzKreationz said...

I like that she uses stones and beach glass. I really like beach glass. Her assistant is adorable, too. And the fact that all her tools are out for a project. Mine seem to end up that way, too.

KayzKreationz said...

Just tweeted about the giveaway. My e-mail is in my blog profile.

https://twitter.com/kayzkreationz/status/265200635140513792

lamplight crafts said...

My favorite jewelry item from Laura's shop are the Dangle, Drop Earrings made with Textured Circle Copper Discs. Why, copper is my favorite metal and I love earrings with movement. Plus, they remind me of chimes.

lamplight crafts said...

I just joined Laura's blog. Lamplightcrafts@msn.com

lamplight crafts said...

I also posted about the giveaway on my blog: http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/11/love-my-art-jewelry-dont-miss-this.html

lamplight crafts said...

I visited the "about the shop" page of Laura's Etsy shop. I always enjoy seeing where a true artist does their work.

Laura said...

Loved it all especially the earrings. Lots on etsy and the blog has recipes too.

Thoughtfulhands said...

Laura does have some amazing pieces. I really like her Dangle Earrings that are Red Brass and Sterling Silver with Etched Hollow domed discs. I love earrings that are different and mixed metals. I already had her in my ETSY circle.

Thoughtfulhands said...

I am now a follower of Laura's blog...

Theresa Fosdick
outofwackk@aol.com

Unknown said...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/109561727/ring-copper-sterling-silver-cold is my favorite piece in the shop. Simple, but the lines just speak to me!

Unknown said...

I cannot lie. Love the workshop photos and the beach glass/stone pieces, but my favorite? The kitty:)

Unknown said...

I also joined Laura's blog!

martinisfor2 said...

Good Morning,

I just LoVe Laura's jewelry! She's one of my FaVOriTe shops on Etsy.

1. My favorite item in her shop is Sea Friends... www.etsy.com/listing/110773375/caged-pendant-necklace-beach-stone-and
I love the beach and have jars of rocks and seaglass we've collected over the years all over our home!

2. Laura's slideshow is fabulous! I LoVe her workshop and I have two four footed furry assistants, Maddie and Jake!

3. I joined her blog and signed up for emails. I LoVe the stories she tells of her designs and adventures...the good, the bad, the ugly. You feel like you're right there.

4. I pinned your blog entry under "Etsy Friends" on Martinis for 2 @ Pinterest. You can find me under your "followers" there.

All my fingers and toes are crossed in anticipation of the drawing!

LuAnn

Anonymous said...

Fantastic earrings and I would love to win them!
Lee (Stregajewellry@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Difficult to choose from all those fabulous pieces in her store but I narrowed it down to two, a cuff bracelet on P. 4 and on 3, a triple bangle cold connected bracelet. What an artist!

Anonymous said...

Am now following her blog via email.

Cilla said...

What a beautiful store!
I
I like everything but | would like to wear these the most

Dangle, Drop Earrings,Textured copper disc, Batik Bone Beads.

Cilla
www.tellyourgirlfriends.com

andorfun said...

Love the dangle heart earrings!

andorfun said...

I've subscribed to Laura's blog (thru Google)
-Laura

Lynn said...

I love these earrings and would love to be wearing them. My favorite item from her shop was the Adriatic beach glass pendant. I can't find beach glass like that on my California beach! What really was interesting was what Laura did on the back of the pendant---the beautiful cut-out flower design. I thought her work was amazing!

Lynn said...

I just subscribed to follow Laura's blog by e-mail---I would love to win those earrings!
-Lynn
lecarling@verizon.net

Lynn said...

For my third comment, I loved that she is self-taught as I have been doing the same thing. But, she should be teaching her art in my opinion.
Lynn
lecarling@verizon.net

Klassy Joolz said...

I'm following your blog...Thanks for sucha nice giveaway!

Klassy Joolz said...

My favorite item is this beautiful bracelet you made:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/112750933/chain-bracelet-sterling-silver-jump

Klassy Joolz said...

I liked your sweet kitty in the basket on your slide show...meow!

Klassy Joolz said...

I forgot to say how much I like the giveaway earrings...they are fabulous! I, also, Tweeted about your giveaway~~~~

Anonymous said...

I would so love to win these earrings! They are awesome!

It was really hard to choose my fav on etsy, but if you were going to pin me down, I would say the Adriatic Beach Stone Pendant.

The slideshow was great! I loved seeing her bench, and it's good to know that I am not the only one who make a mess when I am in a creative mood!

I tried to sign up for emails on her blog, but couldn't find where to do it! I would love to sign up! Thanks!

my email is dj2isme@aol.com

Unknown said...

WoW!!! I really love the Pendant Necklace, Turquoise Donut Bead, Sterling Silver!!! I just plain love Turquiose.......

I tweeted about this, posted it on my facebook page, put it on my Google+1 and I am already a member of her site.

I am a HUGE fan of ALL of Laura's creations and have been following her for a while.

I love her workshop, I wish it was mine, lol and I have my own little 4 footed helper, my puppy named Mia Mae.

It would be a crazy, amazing and wonderful honor to win these earrings!!!!!

Thank you for offering is unique Giveaway!!!

KimG


jerib said...

I like the chained bracelet with the blue fossil coral. Very nice.

jerib said...

I would love to win her giveaway earrings. I like her furry assistant that sleeps on the job.

Barry said...

Mary Ann - thanks for this post great to be introduced to another artisan who is doing such varied and creative work. B

ION said...

I like the organic shapes and the unusual constellation patterns used throughout her work. It's simple yet sophisticated.

deborah foord said...

My favourite is the copper bracelet with the silver balled ends, it looks so tactile..gorgeous

deborah foord said...

Love the background on the slideshow for the pieces, nice and simple and natural to let the pieces speak for themselves

deborah foord said...

Just joined blog and very pleased to do so..Thanks

Carol Hicks said...


Tried to hard to decide what one piece was my favorite, but just can't do it! I love it all. I do especially love Laura's copper bangles that are so unique. I regularly check out her shop because for a dose of inspiration!

Natalie said...

Hello,
1) my favorite jewelry was the copper bangle with the rivets and silver jump rings because I love the copper and silver combo and this piece was so original
2) I joined the blog.
3) the workspace and stories were what I liked of the slide show

Natalie said...

Hello,
1) my favorite jewelry was the copper bangle with the rivets and silver jump rings because I love the copper and silver combo and this piece was so original
2) I joined the blog.
3) the workspace and stories were what I liked of the slide show

LjB said...

I am completely blown away by all the wonderful comments, thanks so much to everyone!

Unknown said...

How the heck am I supposed to come up with a fav when they are ALL glorious? I love the textures and look of her pieces. Because I am being forced I will say today's favorite is http://www.etsy.com/listing/89168571/dangle-drop-earrings-textured-sterling shellsney@ gmail.com

Regina said...

She makes some beautiful jewelry, it was hard to pick the one I liked the most, but if I really had to pick one, my favorite would be the sterling silver bracelet with the blue fossil coral cabochon. Absolutley gorgeous! I am also now a follower of her blog. Living in Italy, lovely!

Katie said...

The Knot Ring is definitely my favorite (http://www.etsy.com/listing/87956203/knot-ring-lovers-knot-infinity-ring) It is so intricate and has a vintage feel, making it seem that this "lover's knot" ring really does last forever:)

Martina said...

I really love all the product by Laura, she was an incredible artist!
My fav is this necklace (http://www.etsy.com/listing/108875191/pendant-choker-necklace-adriatic-beach)because is elegant, with wonderful colors and really unique piece**

Martina said...

I love the timeline of the etsy shop, I think is important to se the working place of an artisan!

Martina said...

I was Laura's follower on her blog^^ I love it!

Shannon Chomanczuk said...

I love this ring http://www.etsy.com/listing/110541655/ring-turquoise-stone-hollow-form
It suits me perfectly. I love it!

baymoondesign said...

I love the sterling silver chain bracelet. It is simple and elegant.

Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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