Welcome to Day Seven of the First Annual Virtual Craft Show!
7 Days, 70 Artists, GIVING AWAY 70 things.
Can you believe it????
I hope you'll take the time to visit these artisans' shops and blogs, too.
Here's how you win:
For each of the 7 days of the show, you get a point for each of the following (you don't have to do all four)....
Commenting
Facebooking this page
Twittering this page
Blogging this page
Be sure to have either a blog with an email contact, or leave an email in your comment so I can notify you!
Drawing will be held a couple of days after the show.
Now here are the first lovely artisans!
Lori Anderson
Shanti Johnson
Bead Soup Mixes just for you! You get to choose a color palette, and I'll send you one large package of beads -- enough for plenty of projects!
Value - $35
twitter: I_Make_Jewelry
Beautiful faceted midnight blue beads are double rowed & showcased for stunning arm candy! Gorgeous, eye catching, and gleaming!
Dyed leather and Czech glass beads are reinforced for sturdiness. An Italian-made metal button with a unique, richly designed pattern finishes this signature Sunshine Bliss Beauty! Looks beautiful on the wrist and comfy to wear!
Size 6-6.5" adjustable! Wear them layered together and with your bangles!
Size 6-6.5" adjustable! Wear them layered together and with your bangles!
PLUS! 15% off any shop purchase using the code VirtualCraft
Sandra Richardson
Two winners for this giveaway!
One the left: From my Copper Candy Jules shop, I am giving away a 24" copper chain with freeform links and a bright 1.5" bright yellow quartz pendant .
Value $25.
From my Magpie Treasure Trove shop, I am giving away bright orange dangly glass bead clip on earrings.
Value $18
http://MagpieTreasureTrove.etsy.com discount code is 16S43H
http://CopperCandyJules.etsy.com discount code is 043L72
Lisa Lodge
Lovely copper and floral lampwork one of a kind handmade dangle earrings. Copper toned 6mm faceted Czech glass beads flank each side of the floral 11mm lampwork round beads. The earwires and headpins are copper. These earrings have a nice weight to them, not too heavy. Great for a holiday party!
The length is nearly 2".
Value $16
Manuela Wutschke
Dreaming Island
Lampwork Cabochon on a Stainless Steel Pendant holder in brush matte finish.
The lampwork cabochon bead is featuring one of my signature designs and comes in beautiful turquoise and red tropical beach colors. 38 x 51 mm.
All design is stringer work and is clear glass encased, the layers of glass are adding depth and sparkle. The tiny red and turquoise dots and the bird are left a little bit raised for interest and texture.
Value $135
Free shipping in Etsy store with code VIRTUALCRAFTSHOW
Free shipping in Etsy store with code VIRTUALCRAFTSHOW
Catherine Pruitt
A simple and modern thumb ring created from sterling silver wire, coiled around and the ends torch fired to create ball ends.
Tumbled for hardening and polished to a high shine, this will be created in your size.
Tumbled for hardening and polished to a high shine, this will be created in your size.
Value $26
Use code VCS2011 10% off anything in either of my shops
(custom work exempted)
Heather Kalisiak
Holiday Lip Balm 6 Pack
Here at Martinsville Emporium, we're very proud of our world-famous lip balms, and this Holiday 6 Pack will show one lucky winner why!
Our exclusive lip balm formula is neither too hard nor too soft - just right for gliding on whenever you like, giving your lips just the hint of shine. We use rich mango butter and moisturizing castor oil, and added olive and meadowfoam seed oils, and hardened the lot with candelilla wax (a plant based wax), and for this set, our holiday flavor:
Peppermint, Wintergreen, Lump of Coal, Gingerbread, Jingle Cookie, and Eggnog. And as always, our lip balms are unsweetened, so you won't be licking your lips all the time.
Value $11.25
http://MartinsvilleEmporium.
Use discount code VCS2011for 10% off until 12/31/2011
Heather Powers
Heather is offering two prizes. The first is a Wire Nest Pendant. A trio of eggs is tucked into a steel wire nest as a symbol of hope and security. The nest charm is handcrafted of polymer clay by the artist. An 18" gunmetal chain completes the design. Pendant measures 1" wide. Chain has a spring clasp.
The winner will also receive a signed copy of Heather's new book, "Jewelry Designs from Nature". This collection of 32 necklace, bracelet, and earring projects combines easy jewelry-making techniques with spectacular components and artisan-made beads. You'll learn how small details can elevate a design from simple to striking.
Value: $45
20% off with discount code Crafty for both shops for the next 3 days.
Cindy Wimmer
Cindy Wimmer
Add a sweet vintage touch to your studio inspiration board or home office. I've hand-selected vintage earbobs and glued them to thumb tacks to create pretty push pins. Add some sparkle to any bulletin board!
You will receive three red and gold-tone push pins made from red rhinestones earrings. Perfect for the holidays! The push pins will arrive packaged with a mini heart-shaped cork board and sari silk ribbon.
Come back tomorrow for
the total round-up!
Lori Anderson creates jewelry for her web site, Lori Anderson Designs, and wrote the blog An Artist's Year Off. She's also a contributor to Art Bead Scene and is the creator of the Bead Soup Blog Party.
Lori Anderson creates jewelry for her web site, Lori Anderson Designs, and wrote the blog An Artist's Year Off. She's also a contributor to Art Bead Scene and is the creator of the Bead Soup Blog Party.
151 comments:
I love that lipbalm pack, you can never have enough of lip balms :) Other stuff is also really pretty, beads always make great jewelry pieces!
Oh how great, some old friends. As in the last few days such a lot of beautiful things.
I'm hoping you are planning on making this virtual craft show an yearly event! It has been so much fun1
Many more lovely items for the world to enjoy (including me, hehe)!
I shared on FB, both personal and business!
For now I must get to bed, so I can blog and tweet tomorrow, or later today I should say! :)
Wait...is it the end already? It's the 7th day? I've had a blast browsing and shopping your online Show. Thanks to all the talented artists and designers for their generous giveaways and to you, Lori, for coming up with and hosting such a brilliant idea.
Lori, I love the new look :-)
What a great idea to do a bead soup pack giveaway, though the lip balm sure is tempting.
Oh, I'm so sad that this is the last day of the Virtual Craft Fair. I've enjoyed looking (drooling! ;-) ) at everything! melissa_trudinger at yahoo dot com
I have so thoroughly enjoyed looking through each days gorgeous give aways..so much talent! As a lamp work lover I did an audible intake when I saw Manuela's gorgeous cabochon and pendant holder..she is such a talented artist.
Jenni
I just visited an etsy shop where I might let myself be tempted to buy a bracelet :) Like the idea of your bead soup mix Lori. Last day today, it was fun!! tx for organizing ^_^ Virginie
Lori here is my blog post.
http://jennibead.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-7-virtual-craft-showhead-on-over.html
Thanks for the opportunity. Jenni
Thanks for the Virtual Craft Fair. So much eyecandy! Today I was blown away with the lampwork from Manuela Wutschke. It´s so joyful, elegant and like no other.
annelie@storbjork.net
Beautiful! I love the idea of your soups Lori, and Cindy pins at the end are just gorgeous - I remember her blogging about them. Beautiful!
What a wonderful show. Sad it's coming to an end. Thank you so much Lori. Have a great Christmas x
louiset37@googlemail.com
Shared to my FB page.
louiset37@googlemail.com
The lampwork beads are so pretty. I liked the birds nest and silver ring too. There are some amazing crafters out there. n
Sitting down to shop, got the day off from 'work', a large mug of coffee, only me and the dogs in the house.... Have a happy Friday!
I love opening up the craft fair posts every morning and seeing new eye candy! And I love discovering new artists...This is a great event! (kmann@tciway.tc)
Love your new picture Lori ♥.
Wohooo.... my day today ... wish you a lot of luck girls ☺, looking forward to the winner.
Thank you all making the virtual craft show a great event, it was good to be with you,
xxxox happy Christmas holiday days
It just keeps getting better and better.
Lori, what a terrific idea this has been! I've enjoyed learning about some new artists out in the great beyond! You are truly an inspiration!
Awesome Day 7!!
Posted to FB!!
Posted on my blog!!
Another great round of artisans!
Oh, day 7 is just as stupendous as day one!! Cindy's push pins are so cool. I love seeing different items, like the lip balms. That stringer pendant is wild! And of course, you know how much I'd love some bead soup!!!
And so we close the week with another amazing array of artisan work - Manuela's pendant is to die for! What an amazing job you've done Lori and I'm loving your new portrait - looking good!!
Reposted on Facebook :0)
Once again these treasures are beautiful. I am enjoying every day!
Oh, I hate to see this end. So many wonderful talented artists.
Just tweeted about the final day and the wrap up tomorrow.
Just posted to my facebook group page, Etsy/Artfire United.
http://facebook.com/KayzKreationzGlassKreationz
This one is awesome. I love Cindy's pushpins. Yay!
OMG - I love Manuela...sigh. I have been a fan of her work for years and have some of her pieces. Unbelievable artistry. The other items are awesome too! Always such wonderful goodies. I have your party listed on my facebook and blog pages.
Lori you are Rockin' the pink hair! And a chance at a bead soup? Be still my heart... Glad we had an opportunity to meet artists outside the jewelry world as well. Thanks to all the participants! ~~T
I can't believe day seven is already here! You've got another great lineup of artists today.
It's been a lot of fun!
this has be a great week of discovering new designers and crafts..thanks hope you do this again .
Just blogged about the last day of the show and tomorrow's wrap up.
http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com
Want Manuela's pendant or Heather's book and necklace!!!
Wow, no favorite for me today! What a wonderful day!
Wow - another day of super awesome-ness!! So many wonderful things this week have got me shopping!!
Great Day 7 - I tried to pick out a favorite, but then thought, "but what about..." It's just all good! (And your new profile picture is fabulous!)
What a great idea for showcasing all of the talent out there! I love seeing new and creative ideas, I hope this becomes an annual event!
carolina_inmymind (at) yahoo.com
Each day has had just fabulous stuff - very exciting!
I blogged today too Lori!
http://boobeads.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-7-virtual-craft-show.html
I do hope you'll make this a yearly event, it's been much fun!
Thanks for all your hard work!
Another super day of great artisans and great giveaways. I forgot to add that everything in my shop is 10% off! (Lisa Lodge)
Posted on FB business page
Posted on FB personal page
Blogged the sale
Blogged the sale at Creating the Hive
This is so much fun! So many amazing folks.
So sad that its the last day. Love the bead soaps!
Oh my! Love Manuela Wutschke's lampwork beads,of course Heather's beads and Catherine Pruitt's shop is delicious.
AMAZING!!
I need all weekend to see all these in detail!!
Joanna, yana_ven@yahoo.gr
Nice new picture. Are those new glasses. I just posted about it on my blog.
Ooh, Lori, I just noticed your new picture on the sidebar. I love it!
Such pretty stuff here!
Pretty things! wow oh wow! I sure would love to win.
i tweeted
i shared on fb
Wonderful stuff, all of it! I'd be thrilled to win any of it!
Love everything, especially that lamp work from Manuela! That is simply awesome!
By the way, I love your new profile picture! You look beautiful!
Each day is a new treasure to unwrap...love ths craft fair!
I think this is a great day!!! Soup (of the beady kind) Push pins I couldn't help but stare at all day, inspiration from Heather....What a great Show!!!!
Wow, What can I say that isn't new? Everything is fab! Hope to win.
and Lori- your new photo is beautiful, you look great!
Cilla
www.tellyourgirlfriends.com
so many new lovelies!!! Loce them all.
More beautiful eyecandy. Great job Ladies! I can't wait to win one of these awesome prizes.
I have tweeted, blogged and posted on Facebook.
DAY 7 already??! Where did the week go?
Another great line-up of talent here, Lori! Thank you for including me in the Virtual Craft Show. I am wearing a new necklace right now that I bought on the second day, I beleive...and I love it.
You know how dogs get really excited and they start spinning in circles, jumping up and down and look at a treat with wide eyed excitement and have their mouth open while salivating.... um.... yeah, it's like that!
~*MANUELA! YOU ARE A GLASS ARTIST ROCK STAR!!!*~
The bird looks as if it is enjoying a nice float/swim in some nice clear water!
Manuela, your style is so cool!
Your work is wild, crazy, BEAUTIFUL and wonderful!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!
:o)
Amber Dawn
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I am a little sad that this is the last day.
But I feel a lot excited at the chance to
be drawn!
I'll post to Twitter right now...
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More beautiful things! I love this virtual craft show!
Beautiful creations!! I am having fun looking at all the shops!
So fun to be introduced to new artists and shops! I am not a huge crow fan, but I love what Manuela did with that pendant! And some yummy lip balms would make great stocking stuffers. And Miss Cindy's sweet earbob pushpins are too cute! Thanks for all this hard work, Miss Lori. Your new picture is really beautiful too.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Oooh, several of my favorite artists, plus a few I'd like to get to know better!
Bounced here from a website of one of the artists- glad I did! Thanks for the contest
Cindy
chf815@yahoo.com
What a wonderful idea! How did I miss this? Love the varied selection! I'm going to go share this on FB it's such a great idea!
What a great deal on the lipbalm! I love & want the blue bracelet. Went to BooBeads and really like the hammered metal items. Great stuff for the last 7 days!
Love your new photo Lori! Yeah for variety and more new artists to visit!
Lori, This has been a great seven days for shopping I have just about finished my Christmas shopping. There are so many talented people out there that made some of my choices difficult to make. Thank you so much for providing this outlet for the sellers and the buyers. YOU ROCK!
Therese
Love the lampwork & the silver ring!!
The blue bracelet is awesome! Can we please have another 7 days of this?!
Bead soup sounds so yummy on a damp snowy day as I nurse a nasty cold. And I would never say no to anything from HumbleBeads.
mcclelland@sympatico.ca
loving the thumb ring!!!! posting everyday on my blog and facebook. hope to see ya'll at my sites http://designsbysusan-dbs.blogspot.com/www.facebook.com/designsbysusan♥*¨)
Love all the wonderful creative people out there :) this was fun!! I love the bead soup mixes!! Awesome show Lori!!!
rockabead1987@yahoo.com
Bead soup mixes - yes!
These are all wonderful - Dreaming Island is gorgeous! Lip balm is really cool too!
I have been wanting the Jewelry Designs from Nature!
Shared on fb!
lots and lots of lovely things x
~*I BLOGGED!!!!*~
facebooked it xxx have a great day xxx
This show was genius! I hope I can get onboard next time you do one, Lori :) It was such fun seeing all of these shops! I love it all... those lip balms though mmm, I am an addict. Or maybe bead soup? Love. Anyway, thanks for sharing, everyone! SO much fun!
mysoulsfire@hotmail.com
~*I FaceBooked it!*~
:) <3 :) <3 :) <3
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Maybe I will get lucky
and my name will be
chosen more than once!
:D
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Oh I hope I hope I win. and thanks for the Virtual Craft Show. You know how much I love your creations I have learned so much from you this year.
Be blessed to be a blessing
Hi Lori...first of all i just love your new picture...you are such a beautiful woman and what a smile :)..now could it get any better...what an amazing 7 days...my bank account is just about tapped out...i tried to save enough to share a little with every day of the VCS..anyway i have alot to look forward to coming in the mail over the next little bit...well i have a big show this weekend so i gotta go..i'll try to post today but my connection is acting up again...thanks again for all you do for everyone you ROCK!!! & you ROCK that hair like a ROCK STAR!!!
ttfn Lana :)
OK Lori I have been to all the Etsys and looked at all of the eye-candy.
Thanks again Loving you Sandy
Be blessed to be a blessing
Lovely artisans today as well!! Fun with som more non jewelry participants, the lip balm sounds interesting for a lip balm junkie like me... :D
I really enjoyed browsing and buying from the craft show participants. Love the giveaways too! This really was a fantastic idea. Thank you for hosting it and hope to see more of these in the future. p.s. Lori, I love your new profile photo-you look awesome!
Facebook'd it one last time! lol
So many great shops& giveaways :)
I'm loving that lipbalm lo..I check ed out the site and they have dillpickle flavored lipbalm too lol
Was away for a few days. Love your bead soup collection Lori, and Oh to die for winning Manuela gorgeous Pendant.
such a lot of beautiful things, Manuela's especially ;))
shared by fb
I would love one of your bead soup mixes! What a wonderful response to this virtual craft fair. I would love a blog update to find out how the shop owners did with their promotions.
commentcommentcommentcomment.... I don't know that thre are enough words to say how fun this is and how great all the products and giveaways of the various artists are. I've posted on my blog and on my FB site as well as my personal FB page on this Craft Fair/Show. I hope everyone had a great time seeing each others work!
Bloged:http://www.cindycima.com/2011/12/02/last-day-of-the-virtual-craft-show/
I LOVE Manuela Wutschke's pendant! Thanks for the chance to win a piece of fantastic art!
First of all I just want to say that you look Marvelous Darling, just Marvelous! lol
Second of all a very big thank you again for sharing all of these amazingly talented artists with us and offering such a wonderful giveaway. I have enjoyed each n every day & have meet so many great new friends.
Last....I am so excited and can't wait to see who the winners are.
Have a great night.
Lori
Thank you for making this happen Lori! Such a great idea and really fun to participate in. Can't wait for next year. And such great participants too... beautiful stuff!
Have twittered and facebooked today the link!
Sooo much talent. I am in awe of everyones beautiful work. This tour is full of inspiration.
Love the cobalt blue, the twisted wire, the ring, and so much more! I had to be faster in my viewing this time--having some eye troubles, and apologize here as I have on my blog, as I'm not able to do so to each person individually, but I haven't been able to do my blog post highlighting some of the artists yet as I had intended. Hope I will be able to do so before the night ends. Either way, I did post another short blurb about the Fair with the link, reminding people to hurry on over. Best wishes to all, Sharyl
(Love your hair and new photo, Lori!)
wow, the week just flew by...and oh my, how many really wonderful treasures that will soon be finding new homes!
wow, so much eyecandy. i love manueala's lampwork art. she is an extraordinary artist! i am fascinated by the whole process of lampwork art, especially beadmaking.
fuzzzybunny@yahoo.com
Beads and books and supplies oh my! Thought I commented earlier, posted on fb and twitter too. Thanks for a great show:)
Found this from google search and am.just fascinated! Beautiful things!
The lip balm would be nice to have for the dry winter weather. I also like the lampwork cabochon, I can see me stringing it now.
Carolyn Lawson
carolynscreations@live.com
This has been so much fun. Looking at all the amazing artists is so cool.
This had been a wonderful adventure!! You're a helluva person Lori and we all love you!!!
Thanks to all the artisans too!!!
I am always a fan of beadsoup! I have looked in everyones stores and blogs the past 7 days, and although I don't comment much, it is always fun to see others work, their inspirations, and create my wishlist for the holiday season! Now if I can just convince the better half to buy any gifts for me online from my list..i'm all set!
Thanks for doing this Lori..and so close to the holiday season! You truly deserve pie!
I am so drooling over your bead soup mix and that gorgeous Dreaming. Island
I shared it on FB
https://www.facebook.com/sShaiha/posts/319801661364593
Tweet tweet!
https://twitter.com/#!/Shaiha_/status/142828291559137280
Wow! What a great way to end the exciting week. Lip balm, bead soups, and beautiful jewelry. Off to share!
sarah dot buckingham at sbcglobal dot net
TWeeted
https://twitter.com/#!/FindingCharm/status/142832981902499842
FB http://www.facebook.com/findingcharm/posts/250564811670616
A wonderful way to cap off the week! Thank you everyone! It's been fun seeing everyone's work. Thank you Lori for giving me the opportunity to participate. (and I agree, the new photo is wonderful!)
What a great craft fair! Loved learning about all these artists!
Tweeted @Knititall
What a fabulous show today. I have loved each and every day - what a great idea Lori had.
This has been so much fun! I have loved getting to see all the amazing work of these talented artists :)
tweeted @pugbeader
Posted on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001260075497
this has been so much fun. i love the bead soup package - what a special gift for someone to win.
Posted on blog: http://creationsbykari.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for a very fun week! :) What a GREAT way to introduce people to new artists.
Also facebooked to let people know it's the last day!
facebook.com/OtherCuriosities
All beautiful things but I must say I have a thing for Manuela's glasswork since seeing her on the bead soup!!
Lots of great items that include the bead soup materials.
There are so many talented artists that participated in your blog hop event.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna
wonderful pieces from such talented artisans! what a great virtual craft fair!
i just tweeted about this fair!
Thanks for showing all those great artists. Buying handmade is the way too go. You're great, Lori!
Just tweeted!!
This has been so much fun. I've learned about so many different artists. Thank you.
Wow,another great group of talented artist! This has been so much fun and I hope you do it again next year!
Lori, you saved the best for last! So many talented artisans on Day 7! Actually all week has been a pure treat to see the works of some of my favorite artisans and meet new ones.
Have a terrific weekend!
{Hugs!}
Dawn
so gorgeous! Love the lampwork!
Thanks for doing this Lori! Because of this I have discovered many new shops and my pocketbook finds itself a bit lighter but I ended up with some great Christmas Presents!
LOVE, love that royal blue bracelet and would love to try the lip balms and would DIE to have Heather's book and.....well, y'know. :-)
Thanks Lori as always for your creativity and entrepreneurial push! This was great!
thanks for hosting this - what a great way to find new artists to enjoy and shop
msboatgal at aol.com
What a great idea! So many pretty things!
Ann
http://mycriticaleye.com
annrishell@gmail.com
My laptop went into the shop a few days back and I haven't been able to keep up with this like I would have wanted. Sorry! Here's hoping everyone had a great time with this craft fair.
Manuela's skill slays me. Love the ring too, and so many other lovely gifts!
wow! fantastic last day! thanks for this opportunity! :D
nactory[at]gmail.com
Everything looks great, I'll be visiting for a while;-)
Amazing pieces - love the craft fair!
Shared on FB!
http://www.facebook.com/lena.maxwell1
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