Saturday, June 5, 2010

Waaaaaaay Past Time for a Give-A-Way

So I am making it a good one.
This patina mix is called Canyon.
A base of white oxide, a wash of chestnut brown, heat treatment of russet red and a splattering of burgundy universal patina. It took weeks to develop and I want to share it.
I am combining it with petal shaped links in chestnut brown and a toggle clasp in russet red.
But that's not all!
I am also including 18" of this wonderful, heart shaped vintage brass chain!
Cause I love you.

ANNNNNNND

Some hollow, embossed copper heart beads in burgundy.
Aren't they gorgeous!!?!!
These are the kind of beads that make chiming sounds when they clink together.
I want you to hold them and giggle at them like I do.

Okay! 
Do you think you could make something with these components?
Would you like to try?
Leave me a comment and make sure I can visit you at your blog. I will keep this give-a-way open for 2 weeks (drawing on Monday, the 21st) and use the random generator to pick me a winner!

59 comments:

  1. Why yes, I do believe that I could make something, and yes, I would like to try. Something for my mother. Those are her colors....now, if you could just throw a rooster in there, she could hang it in her kitchen!

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  2. Ooohhh, I'm absolutly sure, that I can make something out of such wonderful component. Hopefully I can try. And I think I have some agate-roundels which would fit gorgeous. regards Stefanie

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  3. Wow, what a generous giveaway, and a great start to the weekend. Would I be too greedy if I said I wish I win? Have a great weekend and thank you. Make sure you stop by my blog and read about my bead swap partner, I believe you know her!

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  4. Pinch me, am I dreaming? This is like a metal fantasy dream. And when I wake up I'll be the winner. Like I said, it's only a dream.
    The pendant is my fav. Very generous!

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  5. OH!!! I really, really want to win this one!! I could absolutely use every single piece you are including in your giveaway!! Shannon you are awesome!!
    http://skyejewels.blogspot.com
    Marie

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  6. what a wonderfully generous giveaway! shannon, as i have said before, your dedication to your craft/art never fails to impress me... taking weeks to develop that gorgeous patina is a tribute to your vision... we are lucky indeed that you want to share your spoils with us!

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  7. One could try! Love the warmth radiating off that pendant!

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  8. Everything looks just so wonderful! I am up for a try with all the lovely pieces you are giving away. Count me and mom in for sure!

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  9. Well, I have to try because I love that pendant. It would have been enough just by itself!

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  10. OMG! What are you kidding me? I'm lighting candles that I'll win this one. Thanks for the op. Thanks for the art. Thanks for the love. Two more and I'll have my 5 things I'm grateful for today. Thanks for you and thanks for inspiration. There. I will make a stunning "Make your friends jealous" necklace. I'm already sketching-maybe some turquoise or fresh water pearls...mmmmm. -Marlene at http://itsallaboutcreating.blogspot.com and email: arteveryday(at)msn(dot)com.

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  11. What to say? I'm like a child in front of a candies shop with my mouth open and a great appetite!
    Sorry for my english and thank you for your wonderful blog!.....ah, I've almost forgotten: probably, for the first two weeks I couldn't find the courage to do anything from your components, but then.....Happiness! Joy! Working until late in the night while all the family is asleep!
    Ciao
    Tea

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  12. Gorgeous, the pieces are simply gorgeous! So many things could be made, but if I win I will have to just stare in awe for a while first! :)

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  13. I'd make a great long boho-y necklace with those great components! What a great color!

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  14. Shannon, your patina work is just incredible! I love the 'recipe' you have cooked up. You asked if we could make something with these components and the answer is 'Darn Straight' I can!! Would love to combine them with some of my polymer clay work. Would be the perfect combination!

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  15. Hi, ooooooohhh what a gorgeous and ever so generous Giveaway this is! I would love a opportunity to make a beautiful new creation from these all of theses beauties! The pendant is gorgeous and I just loveeee the hearts! Thanks so much for this chance and please do stop by anytime at my blog: http://bobbianncook.blogspot.com/
    Hope you have a lovely and wonderful rest of your weekend!
    Hugs and happy beading...
    Bobbi

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  16. Wow, I posted this morning-did I get lost? Yeah, I'd love to try something with these. Beautiful as usual, I don't know how you get those gorgeous colors!

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  17. Yes, yes, and yes! That Canyon patina is just gorgeous! Just today I was leafing through a travel magazine which featured the beautiful canyons of Utah. I'll bet you can guess their color.

    I'd love to win these components!

    Alice
    thepetersons13@mchsi.com

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  18. These are begging for lovely translucent stones in slightly-tinted warm tones, as well as hints of whiskey quartz. Two strands, with hints of bright copper.

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  19. those colours are gorgeous. I think I'd try to make a fabulous, over the top cha~cha bracelet. See you in the soup!

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  20. What an awesome giveaway...such warm colors! I would love to make something using all of these lovely components. Please count me in on your very generous drawing!
    Thank-you, Hope

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  21. Oh my, why yes I do believe could make something with your wonderful pieces! How fun and such a great giveaway!

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  22. I feel quite certain I could create something fabulous with these components! Heck you could just stick them together as is and it would be stunning. Copper is my fav and your patinas are just luscious. (I'm sitting here mentally pawing through my stash already...green opal? peridot?).

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  23. Oh, what a wonderful way to spend my Sunday morning. Perusing your wonderful blog, Etsy shops, wishing for the good luck giveaway fairy to look my way, and enjoying your creativity! I am so happy to have found you! Inspiration is knocking on my shoulder....xxx
    www.chelseagirldesigns.blogspot.com

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  24. these are fabulous! I would love to incorporate the components into some necklace designs. Love the rustic look!

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  25. i have some gorgeous beads that I just picked up that would be perfect for this!
    Bead Happy!
    Michelle

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  26. love it all! it would all go very well with some beads that I just picked up.
    Bead Happy!
    Michelle

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  27. I love them all!! I could definitely make some jewelry designs with these. I especially love the pendant. Thanks for such a generous giveaway! What fun :)

    Lisa

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  28. ooo such pretty copper hearts! I'd love to hear that jingling sound... thanks for hosting such a great giveaway.

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  29. Ooooh, so pretty! I definitely could come up with something with these beauties!I think I'd pair it with some turquoise/teal beads for a nice contrast. Thanks!

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  30. I'm so loving the copper pendant - you need to list some of those. Ohh--I need to go look, maybe you did :-)

    jen

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  31. I can imagine myself holding those pretties and giggling as well... What a wonderful giveaway!

    Good luck everyone!!! :D

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  32. Great patina and I can see these pieces made up into something fabulous. What a great giveaway.

    http://mkaymac.blogspot.com/

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  33. Shannon, you know I am a big fan of your work! And I know I would have a blast making something with all of these components.
    It is a very generous give away!
    Pick me Oh Random Generator!!

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  34. Ohhhhh, I'm in. Love these goodies. Thanks Shannon! Riki

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  35. OMGoodness, I have been so busy of late I haven't had time to blog or blog visit, my PC time has been miniscule at best, but so glad i took the time to visit your blog tonight, I would love to win some of your fab findings and artbeads, what joy, thanks you for giving us the opportunity to get our hands on some of your beautiful pieces.

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  36. What a great round up of components for a give away. Please count me in, Shannon. Thanks so much! :-)

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  37. Oh yes, I could play with these! Thanks for the chance!

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  38. I could definitely work some magic with those wonderful components. They are very special. I see a necklace on the victorian side and a bracelet possibly. I see these with pink glass or stone, not sure.

    Good luck everyone. Here is my blog address.

    http://turquoiseskytoday.blogspot.com/

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  39. I would SO LOVE to win these!! They're beautiful and I know whatever is made with them will be beautiful, too.

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  40. Your patina is just gorgeous, and the components are all really inspiring :)

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  41. such nice things, i would try to create a necklace with it, including some of my handmade Lampworkbeads
    Grüßle
    Doris

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  42. oh yes please...the more components the better and I’m loving these a bunch....

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  43. What a wonderful mix of components in this color theme. A great prize I would love to play with!

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  44. well, you bet I would like to try! Put me in.

    blowing smoke offerings to the random generator::::puff:::puff!!!

    xox jean!

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  45. Could I create something with these??? Could I stop myself??? If I had all that metal in my hands no telling what I could create. Beautiful stuff.

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  46. I love the color of the patina and I think that the more senses one can engage in a piece of art, the more it will be loved. I love the sounds of chimes -and I can definitely say that I would be fiddling with it's song all day long! I have a fledgling blot - truth is, I'd rather make stuff than blog about it. but it's http://hootenannyhollow.blogspot.com.



    edioe

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  47. I love the color of the patina and I think that the more senses one can engage in a piece of art, the more it will be loved. I love the sounds of chimes -and I can definitely say that I would be fiddling with it's song all day long! I have a fledgling blot - truth is, I'd rather make stuff than blog about it. but it's

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  48. I am dying to play with some copper!

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  49. I would love to combine your beautiful copper components with some lampwork beads. Awesome.

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  50. Don`t know how I almost missed this terrific giveaway - love your work.

    mcclelland@sympatico.ca

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  51. Oh, Shannon, You have made something to Wow us all again! Your "old" stuff is still to lust for, and now this! Such hard work, 2 weeks to develop the patina - it was soooo worth it! Hope you made a big batch, I want the hearts and the chain and etc. etc. Thank you!

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  52. You do such creative work. I love your inspiration and I love this give away. Thanks for the chance.
    chris

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  53. GORGEOUS!!! Of course I'd try to do something fab with these components!! Stop by my blog anytime!! http://www.creativeflutter.blogspot.com

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  54. I'm still learning but I think I could make something nice. I'm using some of Persona's sterling silver beads right now. They tarnish over time with oxidization. I think they would look very good with these rustic beads.

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  55. i wouldlove to use these beads in a new creation....the possibilities are endless! Love them!

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  56. Oh, yes, please - I would love to create a special piece from these divine ingredients! And since I'm a red/orange kinda gal, it wouldn't be difficult. And if I win, I will blog the project from start to finish - wouldn't that be fun?
    Thanks so much for the chance!
    Laurel
    www.laurelsteven.blogspot.com

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  57. Just passed by accidentaly and saw these beautiful copper things your ar giving away. I think they will look great with some of my blue seed beads. Just saying...

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  58. I absolutely love the items you are giving away. What a generous person you are to share your beautiful creating inspiring objects with us. I am new to beading and wirework and although I LOVE copper, I haven't done much in it yet. Almost afraid to, afraid I'll become as hooked to it as I am my beading. I love the earthy tones and natural materials. Guess it goes with my ancestors.

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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my blog, it means a lot to me.
Shannon