Saturday, December 13, 2014

Copper Bangles - Winner of the Giveaway


So, I went to Random.Org this morning, and the winner of the set of  these 3 copper bangles...



is:




I am particularly happy that her number was chosen as Lori is the Queen of the Bead Soup Blog Party Hop, and one of the most talented jewelry designers!  She is one of - if not the first - blogs that I stumbled upon and started following "way back when".  She is a kind and generous soul, and I am so pleased to gift these to her!

Lori, these bracelets are wrapped up and in today's postal run!

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments -  I truly appreciate each and every one!  Thanks for stopping by today!

xo
Patti

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Giveaway Time!

I have much to be grateful for this year...my health, my mother's health, my family's health, roof over my head, new babies in the family, etc.  I am very grateful that I am able to create jewelry, sell it, and donate the proceeds to Miracle Horse Rescue.  

I have stated in the past that I am technologically challenged...product of my age, I suppose (that is my excuse and I am holding to it!).  I post LOTS of links to my jewelry on Facebook.  Well, come January, Facebook will be policing postings from non-business pages and will "disallow" this type of "free advertising".  Not that I blame them...they are a business...but, I am starting over again with social media. So, I finally jumped on the bandwagon and started a Business Page.  I would love it if you "liked" that page ( link here) so you can continue follow my journey!

I had a hard time figuring out what to make for this giveaway, but I finally decided upon my favorite metal-related accessory - the bangle (spinner ring's are right up, there, too, but they require more sizing).  

So - here is a set of 3 solid copper bangles.




One bangle is made from 14 gauge solid copper, to which I added a solid sterling silver nugget bead.  The other two bangles are a hefty 10 gauge:  one has two twists, and the other has been heavily faceted with my hammer.  After soldering and forging, the bangles were given a bath in liver of sulfur, buffed, tumbled for hours for strength and incredible shine, and coated with museum wax to protect the patina.


The bangles measure approximately 2 5/8" in diameter (8" circumference).

How to Enter

If you'd like to be entered to win this set of bangles, here's how!

NOTE:  I will use Random.Org to select the winner - I will count up all the comments, and Random.Org selects the winning number - that's why it is important to leave a separate comment on this blog post for each entry below)

1)  Enter a comment on this blog post (counts as one entry)
2)  Share a link to this blog post on  Facebook (counts as one entry - you must come back and leave a separate comment on this blog post after sharing for this entry to count)
3) "Like" my Business Facebook page (link here)  - (Counts as one entry - again...you must come back and leave a separate comment on this blog post after Liking my page for this entry to count.  If you already "Like" my business page, leave a separate comment).
4)  Pin an item from my Etsy Shop (link here) to your Pinterest Board (counts as one entry - you must come back and leave a separate comment on this blog post for this entry to count).

I will choose a winner sometime on Saturday (December 13th).

Please make sure I am able to contact you if you are the winner (i.e, your email is "turned on" in blogger)!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!!

xo

Patti