Marsha DeCoster and Cynthia Deis contacted me the other day and asked if I'd like to participate in a giveaway. The reason? As they said, "We're all doing this for the magic of the internet." And isn't it true, that the internet, for all the bad it can do, really can do some pretty awesome things?
Some are destashing beads, and I thought it would be a perfect thing to do as well. In my case, I'm going to be destashing some Bead Soup packages, all different colors and types, so you will be totally surprised at what you get!
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| Photo by me |
All you have to do is leave a comment.
Here are the other participants:
Beverly Gilbert , Eye for Color
Val Hebert, Val's Art Studio
Jeannette Cook, Beady Eyed Women
Carol Dean Sharp, Sand Fibers
Marcia DeCoster , MadDesigns
Cynthia Deis , Shiny Little Things
Val Hebert, Val's Art Studio
Jeannette Cook, Beady Eyed Women
Carol Dean Sharp, Sand Fibers
Marcia DeCoster , MadDesigns
Cynthia Deis , Shiny Little Things
The hop ends at noon on December 14th.
And I'll pick several winners.
And I'll pick several winners.
(Sorry, the box will be too heavy for international this time)
Best of luck!
Lori Anderson creates jewelry for her web site, Lori Anderson Designs, and wrote the blog An Artist's Year Off. She is the creator of the Bead Soup Blog Party.
I agree! The internet can connect us with other like-minded people and let us share information and goodies! Thank you for participating in this giveaway. Fingers crossed! :)
ReplyDeleteLori, since I am in awe of the things you create, and the way you put together the "bits and pieces" to make these amazing things, I would love, love, love to win a giveaway sponsored by you!
ReplyDeleteYour friend in Portland...
Donetta
Lori, since I am in awe of the "pretty things" you make, I would love to win your giveaway so I can see how successful I am at creating "pretty things" with components from YOUR OWN STASH!!!
ReplyDeleteOooooh! Very exciting. I would love to win :) Checking out the other folks now!
ReplyDeleteI am loving this blog hop giveaway. I am fairly new to beading and am enjoying exposure to the different artists.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway and I can't hop in :-((
ReplyDeleteI would do a happy dance of joy if I won these beads! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be surprised with a package of destashed beads. One persons detash is another person new stash!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Hang in there Lori. Thank you for all the good that you do and all the "pretty" that you contribute to the world. Subliminal message -- pick me, pick me, pick me.
ReplyDeleteSounds fun! Sarah xx
ReplyDeletewww.pookledo.com
You are a sweetie, and I'm glad you've shaked off the shenanegans from earlier this morning!
ReplyDeleteWow Lori! You are super generous and I am really excited to be entered into this! Thanks so so much! <3
ReplyDeleteThis a fun way to get to meet new people on the blogs. Thank you for a chance to win some bead soup.
ReplyDeleteTherese
What a shame! I'm from Poland.
ReplyDeleteI simply love giveaways and there's one an I can't take part in it ;))
xx Agata ;))
Very kind of you to join the giveaway hop. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling greedy asking this morning (because I think I just won another prize), but please count me in! Of course I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks to you and the others for your ongoing generosity!
Fun, fun, fun....love bead soup!
ReplyDeleteI'm game...lol
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Candys in Oklahoma
weewanona AT sbcglobal DOT net
www.BeadofMyHeart.etsy.com
www.beadpatternsboutique.com/catalogue.php?shop=37
www.PictureTrail.com/weewanona
Lori, the internet has introduced me to so many people I wouldn't have known otherwise! Isn't it awesome? Please do enter me in the awesome destash giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this sounds like fun! And the internet is most definitely a magical place. I have met so many amazing people from across the globe and other artists that I never would have otherwise. ♥
ReplyDeleteOk, I love the stuff you make, so if it's a bead soup from your house, it can't be anything but wonderful! Love the internet for bringing me you. You have been such a blessing in my life in so many ways. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, I recently de=stashed my entire studio, and its been wonderful in there ever since. Would be great to see someone else s goodies!!
ReplyDeleteAll the things I could create with your beautiful stash. I love your work and blog!
ReplyDeleteHello Lori and everyone! What a wonderful giveaway - how generous!
ReplyDeleteI hate to hear that you had craziness this morning, especially for such a warm, caring, generous lady as yourself. :( here's hoping the craziness is good and gone and you can enjoy your day!!
ReplyDeleteI love pretty things! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Oh, my goodness how I would love to be a winner of this
ReplyDeleteDE-STASH You know how much I love your creations
Be blessed to be a blessing
Just in case
lookatthecolors@sbcglobal.net
Oh, Oh, my goodness how I would love to be a winner of this
ReplyDeleteDE-STASH You know how much I love your creations
Be blessed to be a blessing
Just in case
lookatthecolors@sbcglobal.net
Oooh! I'm falling in love with entering constests! I don't always win these things but, when I do, I just LOVE what comes my way! Thanks for another chance at another win! :D
ReplyDeleteAlthough I can't take part because I am in Canada, I wish everyone luck. Lori you are such a sweet person to do this :O)
ReplyDeletePick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteHello Lori,
ReplyDeleteI believe this is a very nice idea, and I hope to be lucky!
Simonetta
fumagalli.simonetta@tiscali.it
Hi Lori! Thanks for doing the giveaway/blog hop (and all the other things you do).
ReplyDeleteDestash? Destash! I haven't got the balls to destash. It's all mine, mine I tell you! ( insert evil cackle here)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteNot that I need more beads or anything...but I'd love to win! :)
ReplyDeleteAnitra
LeeLu Creations
Oooohh, count me in for this, I adore surprises!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited i could win you stash.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this! Maybe what we should do is a destash exchange...I have plenty of stuff, too, but it often seems to not quite be what I need right there and then. Reasons to find MORE!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, bead soup! Even better than the chicken soup I made this morning!
ReplyDeleteHey Lori - I would love to be on the list! And I am not only in awe of your creativity, but also your generosity, amazing work ethic, and seemingly endless ability to connect hundreds (thousands?) of people on these here interwebs.
ReplyDeleteYou're a peach!
A sou is always welcome in my mailbox.thanks Lori
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of your packages!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteFinally something to get excited about today! I would love to win; Checking out the other folks right now!
ReplyDeleteLori in Atlanta
Lori I love the things you do. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the chance at one of your bead soups!!
ReplyDeleteInspire Me with New Pretties!
ReplyDeleteI'm posting not just because of the giveaway, but to say THANK YOU for all you do!
ReplyDeleteThrowing my name in the hat! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to give your destashes a new home. One person's leftovers is another's treasures.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! Thanks for the chance!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your pretty things blog, but I like what I see so far. I agree that the internet can be a great tool. As with everything it can be used for good or bad.
ReplyDeleteswooning at that picture and the mere thought of being able to win some beady goodies...oh my....thank you for this opp!
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun. I would love to win one of your bead soups.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'd love an entry into this giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThrow my name into the pot! You must love little pieces of paper with names on them! And we know we all love BEADS!!!
ReplyDeleteBead soup! Count me in.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity! You are so generous!
ReplyDeleteOoooh a bead soup to win, I'd love to win that!
ReplyDeletePlease do count me in. I do love your things and am thinking that your leftovers will be amazing too.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Pamela
Thanks, Lori, for being a part of this blog hop, so much fun. Great way to see new blogs and learn new things.
ReplyDeletejudy c
sdbdr@hotmail.com
While I have mixed feelings about the internet, I am happy that I have met some wonderful people, on line and in person including you! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYou're spoiling us with all these giveaways :-). That said it'd be great to win some bead soup. Good luck to everyone!
ReplyDeleteyay! do i need to send you something in exchange? would love to do this! thanks again for everything....i emailed the winner of my earrings last nite!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope that #61 is the lucky number!
ReplyDeletewhat a great give away! please count me in!
ReplyDeleteSurprises? I love surprises! ~~T
ReplyDeleteoh what fun, absolutely love the internet connecting people together. For those of us who live in isolated places (for me a rock in the middle of the ocean), the internet is such a sanity saver for creative souls!!! Thank you! (kmann@tciway.tc)
ReplyDeleteGiveaways are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a giveaway, count me in.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! Here is my official comment. lol
ReplyDeleteCount me in!! I would love to win some of your very own beady gooness.
ReplyDeleteEmanda
I am looking forward to another giveaway from you and would love to be counted in on this. Pretty Things Rock!!!
ReplyDeleteWow,I want to live at your place - color everywhere! Whoo-hoo
ReplyDeleteSo many giveaways! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAll these fabulous goodies up for grabs..anyone would think it's christmas! Thanks for yet another great opportunity Lori :0)
ReplyDeleteWow what wonderful idea. I would love to get one of the bead soup bead bags.
ReplyDeleteawesome, awesome, awesome...
Kathy
Oh, I love your Bead Soup ingredients and would love to win a set. Please count me in. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win some of your destashed beads because I know they'll be lovely!!
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteYou are too generous! I don't know how you find so much time to give of yourself!
Kell
I would love to win. I live in Canada and shipping is CHEAP to Canada from the USA. I will gladly pay my shipping if I win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do!
Cilla
www.tellyourgirlfriends.com
What a great giveaway. Thanks for being a part of this. I hope to win! Happy Holidays to all!
ReplyDeleteChris
What a fun and completely generous idea! Thank you for a chance :)
ReplyDeleteYay for a chance to win some bead soup!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win! Count me in ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the blog hop. I want to thank you now for the chance to win. I'm fairly new to beading but am totally hooked.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Yes, please. I would so love to win this. I am hopeful, always!
ReplyDeleteThank you for doing it!!
Please share pix of the Legos Christmas tree ornament! Thanks.
You can't miss with a bead giveaway! I know I'd love anything you sent. :)
ReplyDeletemolly at kippercatdotnet
Shake the dust off your feet from this morning, 'cuz you rock. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope I'm lucky!
ReplyDeleteLori, this is great. I just made a place near my beads for your destash :0). This is a great giveaway. Your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat fun! I have more beads than I know what to do with, but I know there are lots of people just dying to get their hands on some SOUP! Super hop idea.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to win such a fabulous giveaway! Count me in!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of your bead soups! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you are the most generous person! Thank you for participating in this fun event.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win some of your bead soup.
ReplyDeletePlease - count me in! I love your work.
ReplyDeleteI never made bead soup to play with until I started reading you! Now, it is one of my favorite things to do..toss a group of odds n ends into a bowl and see what happens! I too am crossing my fingers! Going to hop to the other participants now too...thanks for doing this!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bead hoarder, hmmm, collector! Would love to win your destash! :)
ReplyDeleteHow fabulously fun! I would love to win one of your soups! :-)
ReplyDeleteYay!! I am tossing my name in the mix! Thanks for doing this Lori :)
ReplyDeletewow - so very generous. thank you for offering such a wonderful giveaway. i am looking forward to the hopping (and boy would it be great to win a destash treasure).
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! Me! I need a pick up!! it's been a crappy week.. hopefully tomorrow won't be worse...
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, count me in...what's better than winning beads I ask.
ReplyDeletePS...love your new photo.
So much fun!! I would love to win!!
ReplyDeleteAll those beads....and gorgeous hair....love it!
ReplyDeleteLori, this is fun. Thanks, hope to be the lucky one. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSweet! Sweet all over the place!
ReplyDeletesmooch!
I haven't done any beading for quite awhile and I want to be inspired. This might do it!
ReplyDeleteelahnah@aim.com
Exciting! You are a great pioneer in finding new ways in this still new market - internet.
ReplyDeleteAnnelie
What a colorful give-away!
ReplyDeleteLori the blog hop queen - how could they think of doing such a great thing without you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really crazy bead soup, i'd like to win:))
ReplyDeleteI know I cANt enter this time around, but THANK YOU Lori, for being such a kind, generous and wonderful lady! You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is super fun! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteEverything you make is so stunning I am excited to have the chance to win beads from you. Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLori, so sorry the craft show didn't turn out the way some people expected. I, for one, loved it and thought you did a great shop. Sooo. But count me in for a chance at the love box! Best wishes, Lori, and may any residual hurt roll off your back and down the drain. Know that are loved and appreciated by many, and specifically by me. I hope one day to meet you and give you a big hug. I already think of you as a spirit sister.
ReplyDeleteHow Generous and Fun!
ReplyDeleteHow Generous and Fun!
ReplyDeleteI don't need any more beads but that has never stopped me from wanting more beads.
ReplyDeleteThis is crazy. Another giveaway? You have so much energy and are so generous. I hope I am lucky enough to win. Wishing you a happy festive season.
ReplyDeletelouiset37@googlemail.com
Oh WOW, another great chance for some beautiful goodies from you - love it love it love it. TY Lori...CMD, mermaidmoon@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh Lori, you are simply the best!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! This is great! By the way, I have been incommunicado, my blog "Gem Trails" was hijacked, and I deleted it, but it's still posting all kinds of strange stuff. I have a new blog "Gem Rio" but have been silent until things calm down.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I should probably do something similar to 'freshen up' my own stash.
ReplyDeleteHow fun it would be to get a box of goodies from you!
What fun and just the right season for a present. thank you
ReplyDeleteYou guys rock!
ReplyDeleteWow - what an awesome give away. Would love a chance to win. I love the internet - I talk to my son in China for free through Skype - how great is that.
ReplyDeleteWow - what an awesome give away. Would love a chance to win. I love the internet - I talk to my son in China for free through Skype - how great is that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Count me in. I would love to have a present to open. Thank you for the opportunity. Marlene email: arteveryday(at)msn.com
ReplyDeleteI never got around to leaving a comment yesterday, so here I am! lol How exciting! I love free beads!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck everyone!
I admire and smile at your work. What a great way to get/be connected. I'd love to be in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLori, I LOVE your blog Pretty Things! I always relate to what you have to say, for example, I just finished my own blog post, which included a paragraph about "I AM love", and there you have it as the quote of the day! Do you find a lot of people feel close to you even without meeting you? I bet they do!
ReplyDeleteBTW, Mazel on you for the online craft fair and saying "no" to stress. Shame on those who complained because their expectations were not met, and for never expressing their expectations in the first place and then making you responsible for their disappointment...SHAME on them!
I LOVE that you are all doing this blog hop !
ReplyDeleteWhat fun !!
Amy AT BeadAndGlass DOT com
Ooh, what a great chance! I want to take a second to thank you for your inspirational blog entries. Really, they do so much for helping us find our center and what's important in our lives. I'm not trying to kiss up, I swear, but just wanted to let you know that you're making an impact on your readers! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely colors of beads - so much inspiration. This is a great give-a-way - thanks so much
ReplyDeleteI hope the migraine goes away soon! I so hate them! Thanks for the chance to win your stash! Get better soon - big hugs your way!
ReplyDeleteFun giveaway. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteI've been watching the bead soups for a while now and find the whole idea super fascinating, I'd love to have a chance to play with a soup and see if I can manage that kind of awesome creativity!
ReplyDeleteOhh! How fun! I'm crossing my fingers and toes!
ReplyDeleteYou are one amazing,generous woman!!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless & Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!
Fingers AND toes crossed!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic giveaway! And, how fun!!! Thanks for giving all of us this chance to participate!
Stephanie
stephanie_mcginley@hotmail.com
Me, me, me! Thank you, yes, I would love to win your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour entire blog from your posts to your creations are always interesting and inspiring. I luv bead soups...and even more when they are so exceptional! Thx for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletecre8ivespace@yahoo.com
What a great giveaway - thank you for being so generous! I hope that you are feeling better very soon.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a real treat to win!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh I love bead soups!!! I need destash my stash.... I have so many beads haha I live your blogs and I had fun participating in the virtual craft show :)
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is, that photograph on your post made me hyperventilate...there's nothing quite like a bunch o' beads to make this girl's heart go pitty-pat...
ReplyDeleteI have greatly enjoyed getting your "Pretty Things" in my mailbox! Great stuff, please keep it up!
ReplyDeleteJackie
There's a rumbly in my tumbly for some bead soup! =D Thanks for yet another generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm a very happy First Annual Virtual Craft Show participant who would have signed up for the Second Annual one in a heartbeat. You offered me an opportunity to share my jewelry with your readers (for a steal, I might add) and I accepted. Thank you for that . . . and for all the wonderful things you do!
How fun! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSince I'm still a newbie I'd love to add to my stash.
ReplyDeleteDear Santa,
Help her pick me. There's extra cookies in it for you.
Thanks!
I'm so sorry you're not feeling well! Rest will surely help some. Thanks so much for the giveaway, I'd love to participate.
ReplyDeleteOh you are once again a sweetheart! All you have done for the art community is amazing! Of course I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the migraine. Daughter gets them and it makes an 18 year old even moodier. Luckily, she doesn't get them often. Right now she is packing to move out with a friend. My craft stash seems to be shrinking and her pile to move seems to be growing. Hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, hope you are feeling better. Migraines just suck!
ReplyDeleteWould love to be a part of your destashing.
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I love Bead Soups! This is such an awesome idea!!
ReplyDeleteI love bead soup! And your taste in colors! I'd love to win :D
ReplyDeleteLori, Hope you are feeling better! Love love the idea of the bead hop I would love to win your giveaway. You have such lovely goodies pictured on your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! Mari from Puerto Rico!! si llego a ser la agraciada de ser escogida estoy dispuesta a pagar por el envio!!! pick me, pick me!! Feliz Navidad, mucho amor, felicidad y prosperidad para ti y tu familia!!
ReplyDeleteLori, you rock! Always up to something new and cool and usually including a goody for us! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteLove pretty things - thanks for letting me play!
ReplyDeleteYou gift the loveliest things. I really enjoyed participating in the last bead soup and do enjoy your blogging.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori: I don't have a beading blog as yet, but I hope to someday. I am still new to beading. So far, I really enjoy it and love reading the blogs of all you experts. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteesserrae@yahoo.com
What an awesome idea! Please count me in!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better. I get those from time to time too... not fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
Denise
Thank you for sponsoring such a wonderful giveaway! hope your headache goes away soon!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, thanks for being so generous!
ReplyDeleteThe internet is full of wonderful things and people, including you!
Oh Lori I so sympathize with your migraines, but I do hope you're back in time to enjoy this new FAB giveaway of yours. Just the photo included has me drooling....
ReplyDeletethere is beauty in this old world of ours. i hope that your time in that lovely bed of yours eases the pain and brings you back to feeling wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt would be so cool to win this giveaway. I would like to see what inspiration I could find in colors and shapes that someone else had chosen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of all you do, and create... You certainly make the world a more beautiful place! :D
ReplyDeleteI hope you get rest, and feel better soon!
(Of course, I would also love to win some beautiful destash beads--but, more than anything, I just wanted to share my appreciation of everything you do.)
WOW!!! This is an awesome giveaway! Pick me, Pick me!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! Hope you're feeling better quickly.
ReplyDeleteWould love to get some inspiration from you!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Lori, this is my first time visiting your blog. From your profile photo you strike me as a very sweet and kind person, just adorable.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate this giveaway. I would like to see my poor bead stash getting a little more interesting. Thank you!
Never enough beady things.....
ReplyDeleteI love all of your creations. I would be lovely to have Y=your own stash to see what treasures I can come up with.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Alice
Love the idea of destashing. Count me in, fingers and toes crossed.
ReplyDeleteWow...since I was introduced to your blog yesterday, I am hoping I am one of the lucky winners!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Denise
Thanks for the generous give away - Please throw my name in the hat.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for participating! I'd absolutely love to win (of course...who wouldn't?) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for participating! I'd absolutely love to win (of course...who wouldn't?) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog (thank you pinterest!) and I just about died when I saw the wall of beads... *drool* XD
ReplyDelete- Lauren
learntolivetolearn.tumblr.com
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI would truly love to win a piece of your giveaway! I am living overseas but have a US address that it could be shipped to and then sent on to me! You create beauty and I love to see it all. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLori-Have always loved your work! I sure miss the old bead swaps....would be a delight to receive YOUR DESTASH!!!
ReplyDeleteMary
Well, cool, this is all I have to do. It's fun, anyway, being part of giveaways. ;-)
ReplyDeleteDear Lori,
ReplyDeleteI'm posting my comment in your destash all the same, but I'm feeling sad for your illness... The most important thing is that you recover soon. Warmest wishes from Italy
Simonetta
What a wonderful and fun giveaway! I hope I win :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for spreading a little more holiday cheer with a great giveaway. I am excited that I have a chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Really? A give away? Bits & pieces are awesome!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
I love the internet for the ability to research and connect with other artists. I am just am upstart at this, having made jewelry for myself/gifts etc... for years, I am now in the process of starting an etsy shop. Any win, big or small is a huge win to me!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping
Pamela Manley
I love the internet for the ability to research and connect with other artists. I am just am upstart at this, having made jewelry for myself/gifts etc... for years, I am now in the process of starting an etsy shop. Any win, big or small is a huge win to me!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping
Pamela Manley
Yummy!
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