Tuesday, February 26, 2013

March Component of the Month - Giveaway!

It's my first turn at the Component of the Month challenge, and I'm really excited! I've been thinking about what I was going to make for you since Christmas - at first I thought that I'd make a spring-themed clasp or connector, maybe a leaf shape, but, well, I kind of already covered that in my Soldering Tips blog post last week! So I decided to make some hollow beads instead. I've got addicted to making hollow beads in all shapes and sizes recently. One of my college evening classes have to make a hollow bead pendant as one of their assessment pieces, and teaching them how to make them made me get really interested again in all the different ways they can be created. So, here they are!


These lentil-shaped beads started life as pairs of textured discs. They have holes on opposite sides, and measure approximately 15mm in diameter. I've given them a soft antiqued patina, which is my favourite finish on copper. There are four different textures - circles, hammered, flowers and dotty.


So the question is, would you like to win one?!

Here's how the giveaway, challenge, and blog-hop will work (please read all the information carefully!):

  • I will give away 1 component to each of 5 winners selected randomly from those who leave comments below this post before Friday midday eastern time. I'll choose the pattern, so you'll be surprised!
  • Please include your EMAIL address in your comment so that I can contact you ASAP should you win.
  • Please (PLEASE) only leave a comment if you can commit to creating a finished piece and blogging about it on the reveal date.
  • The names of the 5 winners will be announced on Friday evening, 1st March 2013.
  • The blog reveal will be on Sunday morning, 31st March 2013.
So if you want to be entered to receive one of these discs, leave a comment below (with your e-mail address, please!) and check back here on Friday evening to see if you've been selected!
Good luck!
Jo Tinley
Daisychain Designs 
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54 comments :

  1. Dolores RamlFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Wow, those look awesome. I'd love a chance to win and then make something.
    craftyd3@yahoo.com

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  2. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Each month just blows me away with the beauty of the component offered, and yours is no exception! Your style is so distinctive and lovely, and these beads are just divine! Yes, please put my name in the drawing!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Oops, forgot my email...smoore81@sc.rr.com

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  4. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Fabulous job! I'd love a chance to make something with these. Gorgeous. - stephanie - berlinweiss@gmail.com

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  5. Becky PancakeFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I would like to be entered in this challenge. Thanx

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  6. Niky SayersFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Oh I would love one of these, very cute
    Silverniknats@email.com

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  7. IslandgirlFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I think those are lovely and I would love to win one, I'm home for the next 6 months so have plenty of time to come up with a design!

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  8. Sandra PendragonFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    So pretty. I do love the patina on them. Do you seal them with anything? Here is my email: SandraPendragon@gmail.com Thanks!!

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  9. Therese's TreasuresFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Jo,
    These metal lentil beads are very pretty and I would love to be in the running to win one of them to create with, thank you.
    theresestreasures59@gmail.com
    Therese

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  10. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    They're lovely. And I'm glad you commented about college classes. I need to check our community college for evening jewelry, metalsmithing, etc. Thanks for offering free beads. BTW, glad to have found your blog. :)

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  11. A Polymer PenchantFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Yes please, pretty please, count me in for a chance! emma@apolymerpenchant.com

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  12. Ema KilroyFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    I'd love the opportunity. They are gorgeous lentils. You can reach me .... ema@emakdesigns.com

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  13. baymoondesignFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I would be happy to give them a try. The color looks like a favorite of mine. I can blog by March 31. If you select me my email is baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  14. WhimsyFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I would love to give this a try. Please include me Whimsyswonders@gmail.com. Thanks.

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  15. Jean A. WellsFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    I would love to work with one of these components and I promise I will create a finished piece and blog about it on the reveal date. Pleeeeze pick me.......(I always seem to have better luck when I beg.)

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  16. NEDbeadsFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    These are scrumptious!!!! I would love to enter to win one, thank you for the opportunity!! My email is nedale67@aol.com

    :)

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  17. AutEvFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Those beads are wonderful, Jo! I know they aren't as easy to make as your cluster of them might suggest :) I would absolutely love to be in the running to make a design with one of these!
    julie (at) autochthonous-evolved (dot) com

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  18. AliciaFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Oh, my, these are truly adorable - I would *LOVE* to play with them :)
    Thank you for the opportunity!
    alicia[dot]marinache[at]gmail[dot]com

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Love the beads! I'm already getting ideas of what I could make with one- lamorris@gmail.com

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  20. Marie Hammond WallerFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Hi I would love the opportunity to make something beautiful with your Lentil-shaped Beads, my email is mariehammondwaller@gmail.com, fingers and toes crossed I'm chosen :-)

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  21. CharlieFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Oh this seems like fun! I hope I get selected to create!

    Charlie at clay-space.com

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  22. ChelleFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Oh I would so love to win one of these and create with it =) Please put me in.. lol

    micheladas68@comcast.net

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  23. Leah CurtisFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Yes, please! I love these and would love to make something with them. pouncingturtle28 at hotmail dot com

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  24. lamplight craftsFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I love metal components. I would like to make something with this bead.
    lamplightcrafts@msn.com

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  25. Shai WilliamsFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I would love to have the opportunity to design something around one of those lovely beads.

    shaiha(at)comcast(dot)net

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  26. Northern LightFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I've been following the Art Jewelry Elements Blog just recently but have never jumped in and posted but when I saw these beads I knew exactly what I would make with them.

    Kathy
    nlight@charter.net

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  27. MaryFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Those are yummy beads, I love working with copper, it would be so much fun to create with your beads.
    mary@govaars.us

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  28. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I would love to win a disk and create. Thank you for the chance at a new blog post. LOL gja7680@yahoo.com.

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  29. Shee SewsFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Oh these are just gorgeous, at first glance on the large photo they remind me slighty of a turtles back, then when you see them on your hand they are so dainty. I love the colours they will be fantastic in any creation, I so hope I am one of the lucky few x
    leighthow@btinternet.com

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  30. Beti HorvathFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    These are fabulous! I would love to win. Betihorvath@gmail.com

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Oh I would love love love to win one of these fabulous beads! melissa_trudinger at yahoo dot com

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  32. Sue LaCroixFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I've wanted to work with metals for sometime now, I just can't yet afford all the tools you need to do this kind of work. I would love to use one of your pieces to design something special!

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  33. BobbieFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Oh how wonderful these are! I'd love to have the chance to create something with one!

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  34. sallaFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    these are awesome! I love the circles... so many ideas going through my head for these...

    bysalla @ gmail dot com

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  35. ZenithJadeFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Sure! I'd be willing to give this a shot! Sounds like fun. :)

    My email is zenithjade@yahoo.com!

    <3,
    Andrea

    PS- how do we sign up for the component challenge blog hop? It sounds like a blast! I make polymer clay focals & beads, so it could be a challenge, as well.

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  36. KayzKreationzFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Would love a chance to win these and create with them. kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com

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  37. kmorganFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Those are really interesting lentil beads. I would love to win & create something with these unique beads. Wow are you talented! karlacmorgan@yahoo.com

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  38. CillaFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    I would LOVE to win! Pick me!!
    Cilla
    www.tellyourgirlfriends.com

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  39. Toltec Jewels for Jewel School FriendsFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Gorgeous! I hope lady luck smiles on me because your work is amazing :) I am an avid blogger and jewelry design keeps me sane, full of life, and laughing!
    toltecjewels [at] aol.com

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  40. SierraFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Wow these are unique. I would love to have a chance at creating something with one of these. sierramysticexpressions@gmail.com
    Nice work!

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  41. Jess GreenFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Oh yes please! I love your work Jo and these are fabalicious!

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  42. Jess GreenFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Oops, forgot to add my e-mail! tabbiekoshka@gmail.com

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  43. Sarajo WentlingFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    These are really cool. I would love to win one and get the chance to design something with it. sjdesignsjewelry@gmail.com

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  44. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Love the finish in your metal beads and would love to make something to enhance their beauty. Thanks for your consideration, meandog2001@yahoo.com.

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  45. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    OH Yes!! Love your lentil beads.. I too would love to make something out of it.
    lam70@bellsouth.net

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  46. ErnieFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    As long as you are okay with something mixing chain and cold connections, I would be happy to make something with one of those gorgeous beads. Thank you for offering. Ernie (eepjr24@hotmail.com)

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  47. DuaneFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Count me in, I've got ideas forming - dpmohne@gmail.com

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  48. CarolynFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Would love a chance to make something with one of your components.

    Thanks for having this giveaway.

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com

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  49. ChristineFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I would love the chance to make something with one of these gorgeous beads!
    cstonefield6@gmail.com

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  50. IslandgirlFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I forgot my email too fireball.beeds@gmail.com! Thanks Lynne

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  51. TesoriTrovatiFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Fun components! The textures and colors of the metal are right in my wheelhouse. Would love to play if selected. Thanks for the chance! Enjoy the day. Erin

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  52. Erin KennyMarch 1, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I would love to work with these if I could!
    erinkkenny@gmail.com

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  53. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful! Just found you and hope this isn't too late! I'd be honored to incorporate one of these lovelies! Thank you!
    (email: Adornability@gmail.com)

    Suzanne

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  54. Sandi VolpeMarch 20, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Fantastic, would love a chance to design with one. Your work is beautiful. Sandi@sandivolpe.com

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