Thursday, February 27, 2014

March Component of the Month & Giveaway

We’re not quite in March, but as it’s a Thursday, the day I usually post, I’m going to share my Component of the month for March. 




Please excuse the phone pic… I was battling against the light and my battery died!


You will have probably noticed that much of my work is inspired by nature, especially creatures that fly. Luna moths are my favourite subject at the moment, and these have been hand carved in porcelain, glazed, fired and re-fired with precious metal lustres. 

In real life, they’re beautiful insects, and quite cute looking. We’re not lucky enough to have them in the UK, but they’re common in North America, and can have a wingspan up to 115mm making them one of the largest. Mine aren’t quite that big, their wingspans are roughly 70mm.



This little guy’s wings are still folded as he has just emerged from his chrysalis so you can get a good look at his fuzzy legs and body. Cute!



And here he is with his wings fully spread... beautiful!

The Giveaway…

If you’d like to join in with the AJE team component of the month challenge and receive a (randomly chosen by me) Luna Moth pendant to use in one of your designs, it’s simple, 

Agree to the points below and comment on this post and 2 lucky winners will have moths sent out to them.


  • I will give away 1 component to each of 2 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 2nd 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 Monday 31st March 2014

Good luck!

Caroline

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35 comments :

  1. CarolynFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Can't believe I am the first to post. I would love to have a chance to design something with one of your gorgeous moths.

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com

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  2. PepitaFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    I'd love to participate in the challenge - it really is a cute guy :-)
    Alenka
    pepita.handmade@yahoo.com

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  3. Niky SayersFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    These are really beautiful, I would love the chance to design with one! silverniknats@email.com have a great day x

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful! Would you be willing to post it to Australia? If so, I'll pop my name in the hat! (melissa_Trudinger at yahoo dot com)

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  5. Claire LockwoodFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Oh, me please, pretty please! (cl.lockwood@gmail.com)

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  6. ShirleyFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I love Luna moths, the first one I ever saw was a gorgeous orange. Your beautiful piece certainly has my mind buzzing with ideas, so I'd love to have a go! sjmoore235@gmail.com

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  7. BluMoonFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    Caroline your moths are lovely, I think the Luna moth is so distinctive sadly we don't get those over here but we do get some large moths and an amazingly beautiful Elephant Hawk-Moth which is green and pink. I would love a chance at one of your Luna moths my email is on my bio.
    Jackie

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  8. Deb FortinFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    these are beautiful , by the sound of things they are also quite a bit of work -hand-carving?? wow.
    I would relish the chance to create something with one of these . My challenge to myself this year is to be more present on my blog and to take some risks by entering online challenges so this is a perfect opportunity for me.
    deb4tin@gmail.com
    Canada

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  9. jesdeamerFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Oh, these are just beautiful! I'd love to try my hand at these - yarn_and_rumors@mac.com

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  10. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I woudl love to participate and commit to share the end result as requested. These are so lovely! Thank you for the chance. mitziec@verizon.net

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  11. Sarajo WentlingFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Gorgeous! Luna moths are truly magical and amazing. I still remember the time we found one at my house... you didn't see them often. I'd be honored to design something with one of your moths. sjdesignsjewelry[at]gmail[dot]com

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  12. Mary HardingFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    These are absolutely beautiful Caroline.

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  13. Craftymoose CraftsFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    These are just gorgeous, and I would love a chance to design with one!

    (craftymoose[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  14. TesoriTrovatiFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Really beautiful! The inspiration and the component. Enjoy the day! Erin

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  15. Lois MoonFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Lovely pieces. I'd love the chance to create using such a great component.

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  16. sandysewinFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Oh, what a gorgeous creature. Your pieces are a lovely representation and it would be great fun to design with one. sandysewin@gmail.com

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  17. baymoondesignFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    I would love to create with one of these gorgeous moths. I am able to get my creation done and blog about it on time. My email is baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  18. SaraccinoFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    I would also love to work with your beautiful critter! :)

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  19. Toltec Jewels for Jewel School FriendsFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Caroline,
    Transformation! What a perfect component for March. Luna moths are lovely and great inspiration. Beautiful work, BlueberriBeads! I'll jump in for a chance to create! Gracias -- Rita, Toltec Jewels :)

    toltecjewels (at) aol (dot) com

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  20. Empty nester at lastFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    The luna moth is the best...I live in Florida in the US and we have them, in fact I have several pictures from last summer when one was in my garden and just posed for me forever. I would love, love, love to do up a piece with the luna!


    maloneve@gmail.com

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  21. SusanDolphinDelaneyFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Luna moths are truly liminal, existing at the junction of day and night, of earth and sky. I am crazy about them. I only wish that this post allowed me to show a photo of a Luna moth I did in shadow appliqué on organdy. susandelphinedelaney@airmail.net.

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  22. NEDbeadsFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Oh my gosh, I can't possibly pass up the opportunity to have a chance to work with one!!! They're so beautiful!!!!!! nedale67@aol.com

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  23. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    He is an amazing looking fellow. I think I have heard of these before but you have certainly perked by interest in them. I love the green colour. Do they come in other colours? I'm going to check it out. I will give a design my best effort if chosen. My email is junepostnikoff@gmail.com

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  24. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    This guy is beautiful. I will design something special if chosen.
    My email is junepostnikoff@gmail.com

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    I do love moths, more so than butterflies as a matter of fact, and these little guys are adorable! (Stregajewellry@yahoo.com)

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  26. KayzKreationzFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Ok, I don't think my other comment went through. These are absolutely gorgeous. I love Luna moths. I would sooo love to play. I already have an idea just from seeing your gorgeous components.\
    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com}

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  27. Jess GreenFebruary 28, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Wow, I' don't think I've ever seen a CoM that I've ever wanted so much! And I pretty much crave every component :P

    I hope these may be available in your shop if I don't win, I REALLY want one!

    jessica_green86@hotmail.co.uk

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  28. helensharvestFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Please consider giving me a Luna so lovely...thinking of making some night bloomer to accompany him, maybe Jasmine? Thanks, Helen♥

    helensharvest@msn.com

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  29. OksanaBFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful component, would love to incorporate it in a jewelry piece.
    oksanai1@mail.ru

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  30. ManekiFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Oh, I can already see an idea forming in my head. I'm such a bad jewellery maker right now, maybe I need some new, beautiful components to get the right sparks to kindle some new ideas? I'd love a chance to find it out with one of those butterflies!

    manekinekogirl@gmail.com

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  31. Shai WilliamsFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Those are incredible! I would be honored to have the opportunity to design around one of your Lunas.

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  32. Shai WilliamsFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Ooops.. forgot my email address.

    blogbaby(at)comcast(dot)net

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  33. CarolineMarch 1, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Thank you for all your lovely comments! I'm grinning ear to ear reading them all! The winners will be announced tomorrow.. good luck!

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  34. joybearMarch 1, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Your Luna Moths are beautiful!! Would love the chance to create with one of them joypea@hotmail.com

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  35. https://pattimillerbeads.blogspot.com/March 2, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Your Luna moths are so stunning! I would love to have the opportunity to design a piece with one. Maybe a seed bead piece!
    Cabaribeads@comcast.net

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