Thursday, January 3, 2013

January Component of the Month plus a Giveaway!

Another New Year and and another Component of the Month!

Since we have crossed the Winter Solstice threshold and safely survived the end of the
Mayan Calendar, I thought a whiff of spring palette with just a tiny smattering of snow was in order. :)



Challenge and Blog Hop


Here's how this will work (please read all the information carefully!)

  • I will give away 1 component to each of 3 winners selected randomly from those who leave comments below this post. The color 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 3 winners will be announced on the EVENING of January 6, 2013.
  • This giveaway is open to US, Canadian, UK and European countries.
  • The blog reveal will be on January 31, 2013. 

Note: due to the quick turn-around of this month's timeline, I will have to restrict participants to US only. Sorry!

Should you want to participate and your name is not drawn from the proverbial hat -
I will be listing MORE in my Etsy shop the week of January 7.

Stay tuned - this should be a ton of fun!


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45 comments :

  1. LindaJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    I absolutely love these beads Karen!

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  2. A Polymer PenchantJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Beautiful and yummy and they remind me of pie in a delightful way. It feels a little greedy to comment since I was lucky in Decemer... But how could I stay away! I'll half cross my fingers how's about that! emma@apolymerpenchant.com

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  3. Libellula Jewelry™January 3, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Great beads! Thanks for the chance to win one and participate in the challenge/blog hop.
    libellulajewelry (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  4. baymoondesignJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I would love a chance to create with one of your beads. I have an active blog and can get my creation done in time. Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Those are so gorgeous! I'd love to play!

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  6. AliceJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Gorgeous beads and lovely colors! I'd love to play along so please put my name in the hat.

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  7. KristiBowmanDesignJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Me too, these are very cool!!

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  8. Lucid Moon StudioJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I would like to participate if chosen! Thanks!

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  9. Linda YounkmanJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Gorgeous colors. Love the design.

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  10. KayzKreationzJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    These beads are wonderful. Such great colors. Would love a chance to play.

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  11. Malin de KoningJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Me Me Me! Please!

    malindekoning@hotmail.com

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  12. ArtZhodgepodgeJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    would love to play.. love the colors... minds a rolling on what to do :D artZhodgepodge@gmail.com

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  13. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Oo, Oo, Mr. Kotter, pick me!!(she says in her best 'Horshack' voice)
    smoore81@sc.rr.com

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  14. Marla JamesJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Mine! Mine! ALLLLL mine!!!!! I absolutely love these! You rock Karen!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Very pretty! I would love to play :) jenrenblog@gmail.com

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  16. Becky PancakeJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Thanx for a chance to win a great bead and play alog.

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  17. Heidi PostJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful! Would love to play along!

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  18. Sandi VolpeJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I would love to desing with these beads!! sandi@sandivolpe.com

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  19. Jean A. WellsJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Please count me in. I already love those.

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  20. Kathleen Lange KlikJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    These beads are beautiful! I especially love the leaves. Count me in please! modernnaturestudio@gmail.com

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  21. sallaJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I love these beads and I would LOVE to participate!

    bysalla at gmail

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  22. sandysewinJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Oooo, those are so pretty, I love ALL the colors so any one would make me happy. :-)
    sandysewin (at)gmail (dot) com

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  23. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Who doesn't need a little whiff and smattering of "something" after the holidays ?! I'm all in and have a challenge ready blog :) Dawn at northernadornments@gmail.com

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  24. stacilouiseJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I want to play!!!! staci.louise@hotmail.com

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  25. Lois MoonJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    What a delicious assortment. I would love to create with one of these beauties.

    moondepadilla@gmail.com

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  26. BeaditiJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Karen, How I LOVE this spring palette and would love to work with it for the blog reveal !
    Kaushambi

    kaushambis@gmail.com (dont have a blog yet, but can create a self-explanatory jpeg with a blurb for you to share on this blog, if that's okay?)

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  27. CheriJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I would love to create something with one of these beauties. It is one of my goals this year to enter more challenges and list in my Etsy store.

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  28. Patti VanderbloemenJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Gorgeous! Would love to play!

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  29. re-makerJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful beads! I'd love the chance to play. re-maker@re-maker.com

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  30. RanaLeaJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    So gorgeous! Would love to play! rlwshkspr@gmail.com

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  31. packrat400January 3, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I would love to try and win a lovely element from you!!! I welcome a challenge to create a finished piece.

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  32. Ema KilroyJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Gorgeous beads Karen! Consider me in.
    ema@emakdesigns.com

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  33. ChellesJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Wow! Stunning beads! I hope I get a chance to play with them :)

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  34. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Ok I am not one who posts very much on blog though I am blog junkie and i love to read them. I saw these lovely little nibbles appear on my laptop screen and I was all inspired to ohh and ah over there complete gorgeousness. Oh how yummie these are and I would love to touch, feel and see what my brain could create with them. Good golly you have me excited!

    Gina Galli
    ginagallidesigns@gmail.com

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  35. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I'm glad I don't have to twll you which one I like best, because right now I am in lust @ first sight w/ all of them! coolbeadsbybootc@hotmail.com

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Karen's work is always beautiful. Her colors are nice to work with and always coordinate nicely with my metal work or Wooly Wire.

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  37. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I would love to participate!
    Stephanie Haussler
    pixybugdesigns@hotmail.com

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  38. Jen JuddJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    I'll play! I want something gorgeous and fun to start the year off right! jenjuddrocks @ gmail.com

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  39. WhimsyJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I would love to give this a try. Whimsyswonders@gmail.com

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  40. MaryJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I would love participate!! mary@govaars.us

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  41. AliMcJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Yes please :). ali.mccarthy@hotmail.com

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  42. Laura FlowersJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    OooooooOOoooo! Pretties!!!! Count me in please and thank you!

    Laura.E.Flowers@gmail.com

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  43. Mary K. McGrawJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Would love to make something with your lovely beads.

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  44. Jennifer LaViteJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Your beads are absolutely beautiful. I love the earthy yet rich colors. It would be so much fun to create something with them. Thank you for inspiring us! Jennifer custserv@drygulch.com

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  45. AntiquityTravelersJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Those are beautiful! I would love a chance at working with those!!
    cynthia.machata@gmail.com

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