A magazine feature and a new giveaway!

I may have mentioned this in a previous post but it bears repeating.

I am going to be the featured designer in Bead Trends magazine for February.  This means I get my head shot, bio, and 10 page spread of my jewelry in the center of their February issue.  I am beyond excited about this opportunity and have been searching for the perfect way to celebrate this momentous event.

I have found it.

I will be once again hosting a giveaway.  But this time.... it is HUGE.  I will be giving away a $100 gift certificate to not one but TWO lucky people on February 10th.  Entries will begin on February 1st at midnight (12am CST) and end February 9th at midnight (12am CST).

How can you enter to win for a chance to win one? 
1.) Tweet about the magazine issue on Twitter (send me a copy of your tweet). 1 chance
2.) Post a link to Bead Trends magazine on your FB.  Make sure you tag me in the post (Cynthia Thomson). 3 chances
3.) Send me a photo of you with the February issue of Bead Trends magazine. Let me know if I may use your photo in my blog or FB page. 5 chances
4.)  Make a comment on this blog about which featured jewelry piece from the magazine issue you like best and why.  5 chances

So, get out there and check it out.  You can find Bead Trends magazine online ( http://www.northridgepublishing.com/store/issues/bead-trends-magazine ) and also in craft stores.

And the winners are....

$50 gift certificate goes to Oana!
$25 gift certificate goes to Marija!
$10 gift certificate goes to Megan Morin!

Thank you all so much for your entries.  There were over 200 names in the box today!  That is outstanding!  Keep your eyes on my blog for more giveaways and great deals!

Winners, please email me at divapixie25@gmail.com so I can send you your gift certificate codes for my Artfire studio.

ONE HOUR LEFT!

To enter my giveaway! Hurry! I am drawing the winners of my three gift certificates at 12pm (noon) CST.

Autumn is here and so is my GIVEAWAY!

Happy Equinox to everyone!  I hope today finds you balanced and well.

Now, onto the important stuff.  I am holding a GIVEAWAY!  I want to drum up some traffic,views, and perhaps even some sales in my Artfire studio.  I also want to giveaway gift certificates to my Artfire studio!  How cool is that?  I'll be giving away THREE gift certificates to my studio on September 30th.  There are tons of ways to enter.  Some activities will earn you more "chances" to win.  So... here's the skinny....
1.) Like my Facebook page= 1 chance
2.) Make a comment on my Facebook page that doesn't include a link to another shop= 3 chances
3.) Make a comment on my Facebook page telling me about one of my jewelry pieces= 5 chances
4.) Follow my on Twitter= 1 chance
5.) Tweet about my blog or giveaway= 2 chances
6.) Tweet my Artfire studio or a piece from my Artfire studio= 4 chances
7.) Follow me on Tumblr= 1 chance
8.) Like a post on my Tumblr= 1 chance
9.) Reblog a post on my Tumblr= 3 chances
10.) Follow my blog= 1 chance
11.) Blog about my giveaway on your blog including links= 5 chances
12.) Make a comment on a blog entry on my blog= 3 chances
13.) Make a purchase from my Artfire studio= 7 chances

Now that you know how to get your name entered, here's the information you will need to get started.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/FoolsandJewels  Facebook page for my jewelry
http://divapixie.tumblr.com/
http://divapixie.blogspot.com/
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/divapixie
http://www.twitter.com/divapixie

If you tweet something, please send me an email with a copy of the tweet, the link for the tweet and your name to be entered.  If you blog about my giveaway, please email me the link to your blog entry.  I can be emailed at divapixie25@gmail.com

And now... the REALLY important stuff.... more info on the PRIZES!  I will be drawing three names on September 30th.  First prize will we a $50 gift certificate to my Artfire studio.  Second prize will be a $25 gift certificate to my studio and third prize will be a $10 gift certificate to my studio.  These certificates will be emailed codes that can be used in my studio on Artfire.  If the amount of your certificate does not fully cover the cost of your order, the difference will be owed.  A gift certificate does not imply free shipping.

So, get out there and get entered to win!

Big things are a foot!

I have been picking my brain and other's brains as well for over a week now trying to come up with some kind of promotion I could run for my jewelry studio on Artfire.  Lots of ideas were given, considered and toseed around.  I think this morning I finally have something solidifying in my mind.
I am going to do a giveaway.  I did one last year with this blog that proved successful enough.  This year I want to include every facet of my promotional online exsistence.  I want to offer more chances for entry into this giveaway and include my Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Artfire studio and this blog.  I am going to only offer gift certificates as prizes for this giveaway.  And i am going to make sure and clarify things that were muddy last time.
Keep watching my blog this evening for more details for how to enter.  I can't access all these internet elements on my computer at work.  Check back for details.

Almost there....

.... we are nearly the 150th follower mark!  Whoever becomes follower number 150 gets a custom necklace made by me! 
Also, when we get to 150, I will draw a name from those who have left comments on blog entries for a $25 gift certificate to my studio.   So get out there and leave comments!
Spread the word around.... get those followers here!

Blog giveaway reminder!

This is just a friendly reminder that I am giving away a free custom necklace to follower number 150 on this blog.  And once I get to follower 150, everyone who has made a comment on my blog will also be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate to my studio!
Come on over and follow and comment!  We could get there soon!

And the winners are....

... for my 125th follower: Joann March!  Congrats Joann and thanks for following!

Congrats Button!  I will get your gift certificate out ASAP!

... and for my comments drawing....

Custom earrings about to be given away....

... to whoever becomes my 125th follower!  We are so close now!  Come on over and follow my blog!

Once we reach that 125 mark... I will also be drawing a name of one of my blog commentors for a $25 gift certificate to my Artfire Studio!  So, don't just follow, make a comment on an entry or two as well.  Every comment you make is an entry in the drawing.  Entries from October 11th till the present date please.  Leave me some comments and get entered to win!
http://www.artfire.com/users/divapixie

And the first winner is....

  ... Tak!  Tak is the winner of my first commenter's drawing!  Congrats to Tak!  Contact me for your gift certificate code!

Well...

... at 107 followers and holding steady... I think it is time to draw a name from my commenters and give someone a gift certificate to my studio.  I will keep at this until I do in fact get to 150 followers, giving away gift certificates to commenters along the way... randomly.... when I feel the fancy take me.  So.... here's your last entry to comment on to get entered.  I'm drawing a name tomorrow morning for a gift certificate.  Get to commenting, readers!

One of my new wire wrapped pendant pieces

The "Follower's" Special

I have decided to run another giveaway special!  I am so close to having 100 followers on my blog and I think that's a good reason to have a celebration of some sort.  So.... here it is!
The 100th follower on my blog will receive a $10 gift certificate to my studio.
The 125th follower on my blog will receive a pair of custom made earrings.
The 150th follower on my blog will recieve a custom made necklace.
 

BUT WAIT!  There's more.... I also want to reward those followers who are actively reading and commenting on my blog entries.  An active follower is worth their weight in gold to me.  Starting with my "Ask the Artist" blog entry, each time a follower comments on a blog entry I will enter their name into my hat for a drawing.  The drawing prize.... $25 gift certificate to use in my studio!

So get out there and be active!  There's only five more spots till the first prize will be given out!

FREE PENDANT!

Now that I have your attention, Tracy Harmon of Harmony in Metal at Artfire is hosting a giveaway for me in her blog this week.  The fabulous prize?  A gorgeous handmade copper wire pendant with fresh water pearls made by yours truly!
We need to bump up the entries... so get over there and check it out!
http://www.harmonyinmetal.com/blog/2010/09/15/enter-to-win-a-fabulous-handcrafted-pendant/

Here's the fabulous prize.... in case you were curious....

And the final winner is....

So, pink clouds and angels, please get me your contact and shipping information ASAP so I may pass it on to Jon.  Congrats to all the winners and thanks for playing!

Third and final giveaway drawing....

If you haven't entered already, hurry and get entered.  Next Tuesday, September 21st I will do the final drawing for this lovely prize....

 Instructions on how to enter the giveaway are below.

Ways to enter

Leave a comment on this blog~ 1 entry
Follow this blog~ 1 entry
Follow Jon's blog~ 2 entries (http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/)
Become a follower of Jon's blog~ 2 entries
Become a fan on Jon's Facebook~ 1 entry (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-crafts/103696063001695?Created)
Follow Jon on Twitter~ 1 entry (http://twitter.com/JonPSU77)
Tweet about this giveaway~ 2 entries
Make a purchase from either of Jon's shops~ 5 entries
(http://twitter.com/JonPSU77 , http://www.artfire.com/users/JonFine)

Please notify me either in your comments on this blog or by email (divapixie25@gmail.com) proof that you have done one or more of these things for entries. Links to your tweets, purchases, comments etc. will be enough proof. ... is fast approaching! Get entered today if you have not entered already.  

Week 2 winner....

Shake those names up.

Wait for it.....



Katie Jeans Jewelry!!!!

Congradulations to Katie Jeans Jewelry!  You are the winner of the giveaway this week.  Please email me shipping info ASAP to divapixie25@gmail.com so I can forward it to Jon and he can ship your prize!
One more week left in this giveaway.... if you haven't entered yet.... get entered NOW!

Next giveaway drawing.....

This week's giveaway is this wonderful stork picture frame. Great for that baby shower you need a gift for!

Instructions on how to enter the giveaway are below.

Ways to enter

Leave a comment on this blog~ 1 entry

Follow this blog~ 1 entry

Follow Jon's blog~ 2 entries (http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/)

Become a follower of Jon's blog~ 2 entries

Become a fan on Jon's Facebook~ 1 entry (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-crafts/103696063001695?Created)

Follow Jon on Twitter~ 1 entry (http://twitter.com/JonPSU77)

Tweet about this giveaway~ 2 entries

Make a purchase from either of Jon's shops~ 5 entries

(http://twitter.com/JonPSU77 , http://www.artfire.com/users/JonFine)

Please notify me either in your comments on this blog or by email (divapixie25@gmail.com) proof that you have done one or more of these things for entries. Links to your tweets, purchases, comments etc. will be enough proof. ... is fast approaching!  Get entered today if you have not entered already. 

And the winner this week is....

Mix those names up.

.... SWANK!  Here come the pictures.  I was on my own this evening.... bf had a doctor's appointment so.... forgive my horrible photography.

Swank, please email me at divapixie25@gmail.com so that we can get your mailing information for your prize shipping!

All the names that were not pulled, which is everyone except Swank, shall go back into the hat for the next drawing.  Keep watching my blog for more details.  Tell your friends and family to get entered to win fabulous prizes!

Congrats again to SWANK!

And the winner is....

First giveaway drawing....

... will be tonight between 6 and 7pm Central standard time.  This is your last chance to get entered to win this lovely wine glass holder which fits over a bottle.

See blogs below for entry details! 

Friday Sept. 3rd~ What's happening in my Studio

1.) I'm hosting a giveaway for another artist on Artfire.  Details about the giveaway, how to enter and pictures of the prize for this week are in the posts below!  Check it out and get entered to win fabulous prizes over the next three weeks.
2.)  I myself have begun working with flat wire in my studio.  I've thus far created a small but elegant pendant with a lovely Flourite stone at it's center.  Pictures to come this evening!
3.)  I will out at my local farmer's market tomorrow selling homemade jams, jellies and of course my jewelry offerings.  Here's to hoping Labor Day weekend brings excellent business to the market.
4.) In other news, I will begin working on some new Renaissance festival costumes for myself and my bf this weekend.  We are attending the MN Ren. fest in a few weeks and like to go to fest in "garb".  I've also opened up my other Artfire studio http://www.artfire.com/users/gypsythreads to take custom costume orders for the upcoming Halloween season.  If you need a child's costume (no stuffed costumes please) or something for yourself, get your order in SOON!  I tend to fill up quite quickly.

That's what's happening here at Fools and Jewels!  Keep watching here for more updates!