Monday, February 11, 2013

Bead Giveaway Entries are Closed

ENTRIES ARE CLOSED

THE WINNER IS!!!!!

¸.·'★¸.·'★*·~-.¸-(★ Pam of KlassyJoolz  ★)-,.-~*¸.·'★¸.·'★

Thanks so much to everybody who entered!!!

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So...I've been out of town for the last few days and didn't have plans for what I was going to blog about today.  I was lucky enough to find a Bead store in Reno that was new for me and I did some splurging on beads I've always loved but never purchased.
So because I didn't plan ahead the AJE readers are going to reap the rewards!!

The name of the store is
Beads Etc

I'm going to give away bits and pieces of my wonderful bead finds!!

Ancient Vaseline Glass Beads from Africa in beautiful yellow
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium_glass

More Ancient Vaseline Glass Beads from Africa in beautiful jewel tone green

Shiny AB coated teeth

Gorgeous faceted AB Glass Beads 

Amazing little Metal (Brass?) beads

Jasper slabs in all shapes.

Here's how the giveaway will work

 (please read all the information carefully!):

  • I will give away a small collections of the beads shown above.
  • Please include your EMAIL address in your comment so that I can contact you ASAP should you win. If I am unable to contact you I will choose another name from the list.
  • Comment to win, share on FaceBook and comment for another entry, share on twitter and comment, Blog...etc etc, you get the idea. Lots of chances to enter.
  • The winner will be announced Wednesday morning, February 13, 2013.


Kristi
KristiBowmanDesign.Etsy

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121 comments :

  1. Libellula Jewelry™February 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    You made some great purchases! Thanks so much for sharing and giving us the chance to win a few.
    libellulajewelry (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  2. sallaFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    you lucky girl! Always fun to find a new bead shop!

    bysalla at gmail dot com

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  3. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Oh, I adore those ancient beads!! ss10001@hotmail.com

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  4. AineFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Those are really awesome! calloffaerie at gmail dot com

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  5. Jennifer CameronFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing vacation!

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  6. SharonFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful beads, hope I win! sharonpalac@yahoo.com

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  7. re-makerFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Delish! Thanks for a chance to win.
    re-maker@re-maker.com

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  8. re-makerFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Just tweeted your post too!

    re-maker@re-maker.com

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  9. Michelle WFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    ooohhhh all these beads look interesting!

    mlb_bowman@yahoo.com

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  10. Fanciful PonderingsFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I love splurging on beads myself, oh so fun!
    mixedmediavintage@hotmail.com

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  11. Fanciful PonderingsFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    I liked on Facebook too! mixedmediavintage@hotmail.com

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  12. Ginger Davis Allman (The Blue Bottle Tree)February 11, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Oh my gosh. I am in love with those AB coated teeth and the vaseline beads. I love it when colors play and make magic. ginger@TheBlueBottleTree.com.

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  13. Dee ClarkFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    My hubby leaves for Reno 7 March. I'm not going with him and I don't think he will shop for me while he is there. You are my only hope!

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  14. moonlitfantaseasFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    great beads! I would love to win! normaturvey@yahoo.com

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  15. aneri_masiFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Wow! Awesome! What are vaseline beads though?
    I love the little brass beads!

    PS: Please don't enter me in the giveaway. As you know, I received 10lbs of them from a bunch of bead fairies, so I don't want to be too greedy :)

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    1. KristiBowmanDesignFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      Hi Kashmira, I probably should have given a little history of Vaseline glass in the post, I think I will. But here's a link to Wikepedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium_glass

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  16. sharonFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    gorgeous, gorgeous! Thank you for the chance....hope your vacation was the best!
    sharon sjbborsavage@verizon.net

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  17. Klassy JoolzFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Pretty "pretties"...thanks for a chance to win! klassyjoolz@yahoo.com

    Smiles, Pam

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  18. Klassy JoolzFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Shared on Twitter...

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  19. Klassy JoolzFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Shared on FB...

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  20. Klassy JoolzFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I shared on Google+....

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  21. Niky SayersFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Fantastic beads love the vaseline glass silverniknats@email.com

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  22. Klassy JoolzFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I shared on My Space....http://www.myspace.com/Modules/PostTo/Pages/default.aspx?l=1&u=http://artjewelryelements.blogspot.com/2013/02/bead-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ArtJewelryElements+(Art+Jewelry+Elements)&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail&t=Art+Jewelry+Elements:+Bead+Giveaway

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  23. Susan MarlingFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Those beads are awesome - you really must have had fun on your trip! Would love to win-thank you for the chance.
    rmar261783@aol.com

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  24. Susan MarlingFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Those beads are awesome. You must have a lot of fun on your trip. I would love to win - thank you for the chance.
    rmar261783@aol.com

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  25. Roxanne MendozaFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Nice! Toss my name in! roxi[at]roxidesigns.com

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  26. Erin SFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    drooling over the jasper and AB coated teeth--so cool!
    eastrother1@gmail.com

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  27. Erin SFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Drooling over the jasper and AB coated teeth--so cool!
    eastrother1@gmail.com

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  28. SusanFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Love the vaseline beads! Oh, and the brass beads too!

    susanatsandenodotcom

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  29. SueBeadsFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    OMG what a find!!!! Hope you had a great trip!

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  30. JanineFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Hope you had a great trip. And what wonderful gorgeous finds!! drooling right now. Thank you for the change to win.
    janinelucas1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! Thanks for being so generous! Pretty please count me in for this amazing giveaway! Thanks a bunch!

    Angi Mullis dj2isme@aol.com

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  32. JenniferFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I really like less than perfect beads and this bead collection would be a lot of fun. jenhildebrandt@gmail.com

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  33. Kristin OppoldFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Lovely finds.....kristinopp@mediacombb.net

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  34. Kristin OppoldFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Tweeted and Shared!!!!! kristinopp@mediacombb.net

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  35. Francesca WatsonFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    I have absolutely no idea if I'm even eligible, since I'm a contributor here, but those African beads are making my heart go pitty-pat - so count me in!!

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  36. Secret Squirrel DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Love! Love! Love! What a treasure trove of lovelies. Thanks for sharing......marekugr@hotmail.com

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  37. gretchenFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    If I am ever in Reno, that bead shop will be a must. Love what you shared here and wish my local shop carried beads like these!
    gretchennation (@) yahoo . com

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  38. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Oh they are beautiful!! Love the purple crystals...pick me!!!
    lam70@bellsouth.net

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  39. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    gorgeous! berlinweiss@gmail.com

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  40. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    I live just outside Reno! Not entering the contest, as I can go to the store. But if you get back this way again . . .

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  41. Empty nester at lastFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    awesome beads...I like the metal beads, very futuristic to me...

    maloneve@gmail.com

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  42. baymoondesignFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Wow! What gorgeous beads! You are a generous person to part with these. I would love to win and be able to blog about you and the beads. Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  43. baymoondesignFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I posted on my Facebook.

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  44. baymoondesignFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I tweeted! Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    You did find some real treasures! Especially love the yellow green African beads. Thanks for the opportunity to receive some of these beauties.

    Lynda @ lyndacarson@cox.net

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  46. PieraFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    great prize! beautiful pearls! share on facebook and leave my email pierabebedetti@yahoo.it
    greetings from Italy and thanks!

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Awesome beads - thanks for the chance to win!

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I posted on Facebook. My email is jewelryprt@yahoo.com

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  49. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Tweeted @gogoshebogo. What pretty beads! My email is cindy@gogoshebogo.com. :)

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  50. ACBeadsFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I love the African beads!
    acbeads AT gmail DOT com

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  51. CarolynFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Love that bead store. Always spend too much there. I like those Vaseline beads, don't recall ever seeing them before.

    Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com

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  52. Pamela TakeshigeFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    I love the earthy colors and the rightness of those beads. I also love the aged quality of the beads. I have a US address where the beads can be mailed to if you don't do international. My email address is: pamela.takeshige@gmail DOT com

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  53. Patti P.February 11, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    What great finds! Love those Vaseline glass beads & the cool brass ones! pparks111@gmail.com

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  54. JulieFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    I had absolutely no idea that there was a bead store in Reno or SLT for that matter! Roadtrip!! I've posted to my FB.

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  55. Patti P.February 11, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Forgot to say I "liked" you on FB & love being subscribed to your emails! pparks111@gmail.com

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  56. Toltec Jewels for Jewel School FriendsFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Gorgeous!
    toltecjewels (at) aol (dot) com

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  57. CillaFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    count me in!! Love them all
    Cilla
    www.tellyourgirlfriends.com

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  58. CillaFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I hope I win. I commented on Facebook too.
    Cilla
    www.tellyourgirlfriends.com

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  59. Kym Hunter DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I've looked at Vaseline Glass Beads before, but some reason I shy away and don't buy them. I love those Shiny AB coated teeth!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Kym
    kymhunterdesigns@gmail.com

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  60. Kym Hunter DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I just shared on FB

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  61. CillaFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I just blogged about the contest too.
    I would love to win these beads!!
    http://www.tellyourgirlfriends.com/?p=2232

    Cilla

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  62. Kym Hunter DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I just shared on my blog at http://kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-jewelry-elements-bead-giveaway.html

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  63. Ann SchroederFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful beads! Thanks for a chance to win some. annschroeder5 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  64. Ann SchroederFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I also shared on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/oldworldart/jewelry/

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  65. LynnFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    You really found some beauties! Thanks for sharing. lecarling@verizon.net

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  66. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    What awesome beads. Love the little metal beads the best. I tweeted this as Stregajewellry (Lee Stregajewellry@yahoo.com)

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  67. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    I never heard of vaseline beads before. I shared this on FB. (Lee Koopman.....Stregajewellry@yahoo.com)

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  68. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    I pinned this one also http://pinterest.com/pin/96475616989837636/ showcasing the colored teeth beads. Lee Koopman Stregajewellry@yahoo.com

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  69. AliMcFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Wow, those are some fab finds! Thanks for the opportunity :) ali.mccarthy (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  70. Jean A. WellsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Crossing my fingers.......
    jeanawells@kc.rr.com

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  71. Chelsea Girl DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Gorgeous finds!!! Well done! I would love a chance at winning some! Thank you!

    mccann57@aol.com

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  72. Chelsea Girl DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Shared on FB
    http://www.facebook.com/ChelseaGirlDesigns

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  73. Chelsea Girl DesignsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    And tweeted!! Thank you!

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  74. BeetiqueFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I found a bead etc store in Omaha when I went down there last weekend. I bought some old owl ceramic beads and some cloisonne beads. had a blast! I didn't see any good beads like this though! beetique@gmail.com

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  75. CraftyHopeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Looks like you found some really lovely beads! I think they'd be interesting to work with, such neat shapes.
    I'm CraftyHope at gmail dot com

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  76. CraftyHopeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I shared this on my facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CraftyHopeJewelry)

    My e-mail is CraftyHope at gmail dot com

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  77. CraftyHopeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway (@CraftyHope)

    Reach me at CraftyHope at gmail dot com

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  78. JamiFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Oh wow, such fun beads. What a great find. And thanks for sharing with us!! jami(at)sgtstamper(dot)com

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  79. BonnieFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Wonderful finds! Put my name in the hat! littlerobyne at gmail dot com

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  80. BeetiqueFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Posted on facebook! beetique@gmail.com

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  81. JamiFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I also posted on my blog today! Thanks again for the opportunity - these will mix in just perfectly with some enameled beads I've been working on. jami(at)sgtstamper(dot)com My Blog Post

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  82. BeetiqueFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    https://twitter.com/beetique
    Also tweeted!

    beetique@gmail.com

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  83. KayzKreationzFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Would love a chance to win a few of these beads. Thanks. kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com

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  84. KayzKreationzFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Just tweeted about the post and giveaway.
    https://mobile.twitter.com/kayzkreationz/status/301168463018328064

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  85. KayzKreationzFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Just posted in my group, Etsy/Artfire United.

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  86. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful Beads from a big heart, Thank you for sharing.

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  87. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Lovely and colorful beads....love them Jasper slabs. So cool!
    terrabeadworks@gmail.com

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  88. ReginaFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Would love to win some, great selection of beads.
    Sundancegems@hotmail.com

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  89. LouiseFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Have shared this wonderful giveaway on FB

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  90. LouiseFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Great beads. I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity :)

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  91. Manola MariaFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    The yellow Ancient Vaseline glass beads and the AB coated teeth are just gorgeous! And I already know how I would use these metal beads if I would win. Will I..?

    m-manola@otenet.gr

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  92. Manola MariaFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    I shared on fb.

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  93. kjramstackFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I'm a big fan of vintage finds so I am loving those beads from Africa.

    kjramstack at yahoo dot com

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  94. ChristineFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous - did I say those beads are gorgeous!! Amazing finds - Thanks for the chance!!

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  95. shelleykatsh@gmail.comFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you for this opportunity. Beautiful beads that I'd love to work with!
    Shelley
    shelleykatsh@gmail.com

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  96. fairiesmarketFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Glass and jasper two of my favorites although I like to string just about anything.

    fairiesmarket@gmail.com

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  97. MyDias JewelryFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Gorgeous beads and lucky you !!! Fingers crossed that I could be a bit lucky like you :-) My email is dias@hierschel.de Thank a lot
    xxxxxxxxxxx Dian

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  98. fairiesmarketFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Shared a link on my blog...fairiesmarket.blogspot.com

    fairiesmarket@gmail.com

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  99. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Those beads are gorgeous. I would love to win some.
    mccabedenise@yahoo.com

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  100. CheriFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I would love to win some of these beautiful beads!

    creativedesignsbycheri@yahoo.com

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  101. CheriFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Shared on my blog..

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  102. CheriFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    shared on facebook.
    www.facebook.com/cherilr44

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  103. Susanne RoewekampFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Wonderful collection of beads!!! artesannus@gmail.com

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  104. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Oh, the glass beads are gorgeous! Thank you for your generosity in sharing you beautiful finds! summerdays (at) azredrock (dot) com

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  105. Moois van mieFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    those beads are gorgeous !!!

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  106. connieFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Hope Reno was fun Kristi! Great beads...
    cmbmattos@aol.com

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  107. connieFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Shared on Facebook.

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  108. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    I love the great finds that you have. The glass beads from Africa are wonderful. I would be proud to be able to make something out of all of your beads. kimberly.rockett@rivercitycreations.com
    Blessings,
    Kimmy

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  109. Susan SFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Hi, love those beads!

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  110. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Sweet Beads!!!!
    bestbakingmonster[at]gmail[dot]com

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  111. PamelaFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    You had a fun shopping trip. Thanks for your blog and thanks so much for sharing!

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  112. ShesArtsyFartsyFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Love the selection of beads you found. You will have lots of fun creating with them. shesartsyfartsy@gmail.com

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  113. Carol BFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I love the beads you selected, especially the yellow-green vaseline glass. Thank you for sharing them. :)

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  114. Carol BFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Oops... forgot my email. carolbradleydesigns at gmail dot come.

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  115. TanyaFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Those beads are wonderful. I would love a chance to win.

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  116. ColleenFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
    wildmtnrose1@gmail.com

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  117. ColleenFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great giveaway...thanks for the opportunity.
    wildmtnrose1@gmail.com

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  118. ColleenFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Shared on FB...

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  119. Lauren HuberFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    This still going on? I sure hope so!
    laurenm.huber@yahoo.com

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  120. Klassy JoolzFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks Kristi...so happy to have won such fabulous beads! Thanks for being so generous!

    Pam

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