Thursday, March 20, 2014

April Component of the Month and Giveaway - All Buttoned Up

Yes it's that time again...a little early admittedly but I wanted to be sure everything got shipped early so people had plenty of time to play.

I love buttons and I think they make really great clasps like this lovely pewter one (Mamacita Badworks) which I used on a bracelet...
www.theajewellery.etsy.com

Or this one from my own bronze collection...


So for the April challenge I'm putting up these ceramic buttons for the team to design with. 


Although each one will come with a hook, using it as a clasp is not compulsory - buttons are very versatile and I'd love to see any other ideas people might have for them.



In addition to the AJE team I will be making three of these buttons available to AJE readers who would like to join us in the challenge.
  
The Giveaway…

If you’d like the chance to join in with the AJE team component of the month challenge and receive a Button Clasp to use in one of your designs, it’s simple, 

Agree to the points below and comment on this post and 3 lucky winners will be sent a Button Clasp randomly chosen by me.
  • I will give away 1 component to each of 3 winners selected randomly from those who leave comments below this post. The design sent will be a surprise for the winners.
  • Please include your EMAIL address in your comment so that I can contact you ASAP should you win.
  • Please - only leave a comment if you can commit to creating a finished piece and blogging about it within the time given.
  • The names of the two winners will be announced on Sunday March 23rd 2014
  • This giveaway is open to US, Canadian, UK and European countries, but please be aware, US, Canadian & European addresses will have longer postage times (sometimes up to 3 weeks) 
  • The blog reveal will take place on Wednesday 30th April 2014

Good luck!
Lesley
 

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40 comments :

  1. Leah CurtisMarch 20, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    I would love to join in! Your buttons are beautiful. Please count me in! pouncingturtle28 (at) hotmail . com

    Thank you!

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  2. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Those are lovely Lesley. Do you do this every month? How do I get involved?

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    1. LesleyMarch 20, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      Hi Heather - every month one of the AJE contributors (See side bar to the left) creates a component and challenges the rest of the team to design with it. We also make a small number of these available to readers so they can design with them and then join us in the blog hop at the end of the month. As long as you can agree to the points at the bottom of this post you can throw your hat in for a chance to take part by leaving a comment and your e mail address here.

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  3. DM WiggintonMarch 20, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    This looks like a fun challenge, I'd love to be included!

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  4. DM WiggintonMarch 20, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    This looks like a fun challenge, I'd love to be included!

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  5. Suhana HartMarch 20, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    Yes please!! Love these button clasps :). Shared on personal fb for now . suhanahussain@hotmail.com xxx

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  6. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    I would love to have a go at this...I need a challenge :) Stella sales@rockchique.co.uk

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  7. ShirleyMarch 20, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Ooh, I love buttons, and I love your pieces! Toss my name in the hat!
    sjmoore235@gmail.com

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  8. SusanmMarch 20, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    These are gorgeous. I would love to participate in the challenge and already have some ideas about what I would make, so yes, I agree to all your points.

    mcclelland@sympatico.ca

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  9. AliceMarch 20, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    These buttons are gorgeous! I would love to make something with them! Thanks for the chance to win.
    thepetersons13@mchsi.com

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  10. baymoondesignMarch 20, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I love the buttons and I can definitely commit to creating and blogging about what I design if I am lucky to get one. I can be contacted at baymoondesign@gmail.com. Happy spring!

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  11. KayzKreationzMarch 20, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    I love your buttons and beads. I've used buttons a few times as clasps and focals in my pieces. I'd love a chance to win and play with one of your buttons.

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  12. KayzKreationzMarch 20, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Sorry, forgot my e-mail, it's
    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com

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  13. Claire LockwoodMarch 20, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Obviously, yes!! cl.lockwood@gmail.com

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  14. PyxeeStyxMarch 20, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful clasps! I'd love to play along. pyxeestyx@yahoo.com Thanks

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  15. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    I agree to the requirements and would Love to participate. I use buttons a Lot. These are beautiful. One of these days I'll get to join in, I just know it!

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  16. bairozanMarch 20, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    A giveaway with a challenge is twice inspiring! I love those button clasps!

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  17. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I'd like to have a chance at this! ndemore23 (at) gmail.com

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  18. Jess GreenMarch 20, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Would love love love to get my hands on one of these!

    April is my birthday month and I really need a creative kick up the backside!

    jessica_green86@hotmail.co.uk

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  19. Perri www.ShaktipajDesigns.etsy.comMarch 20, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    These are sweet and precious - it would be a joy to create with them. I'd love to have the chance, but if it isn't to be, then it will be really fun to see how others use them. :-)
    shaktipaj (at) gmail.com

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  20. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Ohhh, I want to be part of these wonderful challenge!!1 Please, please, choose me!! Thank You!!

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  21. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Forgot My email!!! :) nunezjohana@gmail.com

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  22. PepitaMarch 20, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    I would love to join the challenge!
    Alenka
    pepita.handmade@yahoo.com

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  23. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Gorgeous! I agree to the requirements and would love a chance to participate...fairietaledesigns@yahoo.com

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  24. SaraccinoMarch 20, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Would love to play along! :)

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  25. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)March 20, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Gorgeous, Lesley! I love buttons as design elements, and I feel these beauties are definitely focal-worthy :) Would be thrilled of a chance to use one.

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  26. Handmade ReCreationsMarch 20, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    I love these timeless pieces, as they make me think of those fossils that patiently waited a billion years to be discovered.. I'd love to get involved in this challenge! :D

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  27. SharylMarch 20, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    These are so beautiful, Lesley! I would love to participate but think I'm already committed to too much this April. Hate to miss the chance though. Best wishes to all signing up!

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  28. CheriMarch 20, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I would love a chance and I love buttons!!!! creativedesignsbycheri@yahoo.com

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  29. OksanaBMarch 20, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Beautiful buttons! They will look amazing in a bracelet!
    oksanai1@mail.ru
    I'm located in Texas.

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  30. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    I would love to do this! meg@cherryonion.com

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  31. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    Lovely! If you are willing to ship to Australia too, I would like to put my name in the hat! (melissa_trudinger at yahoo dot com)

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  32. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    I love your work and follow your blog! this would be so much fun! Thank You ! for the chance to win!
    starbeader1959@gmail.com

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  33. Shai WilliamsMarch 21, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    What great buttons! I would love to take part in this challenge.

    blogbaby(at)comcast(dot)net

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  34. CarolynMarch 22, 2014 at 1:46 AM

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

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com

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  35. Craftymoose CraftsMarch 22, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    I'd love a chance to create a design using one of your buttons.

    craftymoose[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  36. AliciaMarch 22, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Absolutely would love a chance to work with your buttons, Lesley! Thanks for the opportunity :)

    alicia[dot]marinache[at]gmail[dot]com

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  37. Becky PancakeMarch 22, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Lesley I have been admiring your work for some time now. I have also been toying with the idea of using buttons in my work, so this would be a chance to use both your work and buttons. Thanks for the chance to be included.
    B(dot)PancakeBeads(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. MirandAckMarch 22, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    I would love to do this! I agree to all!
    mirandacc @gmail.com

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  39. MirandAckMarch 22, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I would love to do this!
    I agree to all terms
    mirandacc @gmail.com

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