First Sunday LMAJ Giveaway.....

These wonderful lampwork podlets were donated by Libby Leuchtman. If chosen (random), you will be the new proud owner of a set of five. To see more of Libby's work, check out her Etsy Shop.

  
Here is a little of what Libby has to say about these.

These are one of my favorite styles of beads.They are about 5/8 to about 6/8 inch in size. I love these beads. They are killer and so beautiful. Great for that eclectic look, very earthy. They are all handmade by me and kiln annealed. These are made on a 1/16 mandrel and would great added to the Classic Copper Pods.

So........ How can you win a set of five (up to three entries)?

Check out Libby's blog..... Join the blog if you have not already. If you have, browse through some past posts and share one that you like. I think you will find that Libby's work is amazing!

For another chance to win, check out Libby's shop and come back to share what you liked there.

Lastly, share this post on your blog and let us know that you did.

If you do not have a blog, feel free to share on Facebook or any other social sites that you have (be creative).

There can be up to three entries and I will need a contact for you. Please leave a way to contact you.

As always, thank-you for supporting those who create handmade with handmade,

MaryAnn

*The winner will be announced mid February. Please check back as it will be posted on the side bar.*

Get it Together with MaryAnn...

Hmmmmm?  I have been trying to think about what I want to include in my Sunday Post for LMAJ.  Since I also post for the Beads-of-Clay on Sundays, I wanted to keep it similiar, yet different.  Here is what I've come up with...subject to change depending on how this goes.  Today, it didn't go so easy since I'm so indecisive when it comes to creating jewelry.  Like many of us who create components, we often start out creating jewelry.  I'm working out the kinks right now in terms of doing both!  I hope to make one of our extra bedrooms into a studio of sorts.  It was being used for storage while my son and his family were between houses.  When they came to clear out the very packed room, they discovered that water had gotten in (It is a walkout basemet) through the windows that were at ground level.  Needless to say, there is going to be a slight delay with my plan. 

I am hoping, however, that once I can get everything spread out, my creativity will start rolling along with only minor bumps in the way rather than having mountains to climb.   You know....the ones that always seem to jump in the way right when you think you're sailing smooth....

Today I've come up with some ideas using a half dozen handmade components that I might pull out when trying to design a necklace.  Of course, I started out with about 3 dozen choices and then finally narrowed it down with sweat pouring off my face and heart palpatations serving as a drumroll.....to 6.  Now I'm going to write just a little bit more since that '6' keeps ending up on the next line all alone.....

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Soooooo....I've got my materials out....time to design!!

Handmade items listed above from the following shops:

http://kdivinejewelry.etsy.com/

http://atlantisglassandbead.etsy.com/

http://hmbstudios.etsy.com/

http://jamnglass.etsy.com/

http://brassbouquet.etsy.com/

http://sculptedwindows.etsy.com/