Saturday, February 26, 2011

Celebrate my 5th Etsy-versary and Win!

Monday, February 28th will mark the 5th anniversary for Sand Fibers on Etsy. Pretty cool, if you ask me. :)  Etsy has been a great blessing in my life. I know the site has many detractors, but I am not one of them. Etsy has been very, very good to me.

If you examine it closely, however, the real blessing - via Etsy - is you: my friends, my fans, my customers. And to say thank you for your wonderful support these last five years and to celebrate, I am having one of my infamous give-aways.

The grand prize is a piece I made last year, using one of Kristie Roeder of Artisan Clay's fantastic cabochons:






That's just the grand prize, which will be drawn first.   There's more:

I will also have my trusty random number generator draw 10 names for gift certificates totaling $220:

2 - $10 Sand Fibers Gift Certificates
2 - $15 Sand Fibers Gift Certificates
2 - $20 Sand Fibers Gift Certificates
2 - $25 Sand Fibers Gift Certificates
1 - $30 Sand Fibers Gift Certificate
1 - $50 Sand Fibers Gift Certificate

The winners can use these gift certificates in my Etsy store or to order a custom item. Or, because I will make the gift certificate transferable and without expiration date, you can give the certificate as a gift. The gift certificates cannot be used in conjunction with any Sand Fibers coupon codes nor can they be used in a 3 for 2 pattern purchase.


The "Rules"

To enter the drawing for these prizes, you can do one or more of the following. Please note that to take full advantage of these you must leave a separate comment for each in order to get more than one entry into the drawing.
  1. Leave a comment here telling me what you would get with a $50 Sand Fibers gift certificate. (Don't worry: I won't hold you to your selections if you win.)
  2. Blog about this give away and leave a comment here with a link to your blog post.
  3. Twitter about this give away and leave a comment here letting me know you did. Be sure to reference @SandFibersRedux in your tweet.
  4. Link to this post on Facebook and leave a comment here letting me you know you did. 
Please leave your email or your etsy/ArtFire/Bonanza store name or something in the comment as well so that I have a way of contacting you in case you win. Comments that do not provide a way for me to contact you will be deleted and not entered into the drawing.

If you do all four of these things, you will leave four separate comments and have four separate chances to win. You could, of course, choose to just do one of the four, or two, or three...and that's okay as well. Just enter!

Entries/comments must be made by midnight on Sunday, March 6.  I will use my trusty random number generator to determine the winners on Monday morning and will announce the winner on this blog later that day.

Good luck! Now be well and get going (but only after you leave your comment)!

112 comments:

  1. I get to be the first commenter! And I mostly want to say Happy Etsy-Versary!!! It's because of Etsy that I can call you my friend and cosmic sista! ;-)

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  2. Hi Carol!

    If I won a $100 gift certificate I would use it to purchase a few patterns for myself that I have been wanting to get for sometime now. I would also use it to purchase some patterns for a good friend of mine who has been unemployed for sometime now and can't afford to bead. She could take beads from my bead stash and just enjoy beading one of your beautiful patterns, without worrying about the cost. It would be a gift that could, Pay it Forward. Thanks for doing this, for being such a fun and entertaining FB friend and most of all thanks for your creative spirit. Congrats on your 5th anniversary!

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  3. I am the second but that is not always that bad ... My second marriage is sooo much better than the first LOL
    We have quite some things in common, such as Germany :-)
    and the love of Peyote ...
    I would know what to do with your gift. Do not worry about that one. So leaves me with congratulate you with your success on every level in your life !
    Greetings
    Sigrid

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  4. I posted the the link on Facebook! Thanks again!

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  5. Hello!!!

    I first discovered you on Etsy - so I cannot say anything bad either.....LOL

    If I win; I will of course rush to own one of your beauties! hmmm.......or have a special OAK made for me. Decisions - decisions......hehheh

    :}
    Candys in Oklahoma
    www.BeadofMyHeart.etsy.com
    www.beadpatternsboutique.com/catalogue.php Bead of My Heart
    www.PictureTrail.com/weewanona

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  6. Congratz! I'm sure I could find something to do with $100 in your shop. :)

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  7. Just shared on FB.

    Since I don't blog or twit (yes, I meant that spelling) - just the 2 entries for me. :}

    :}
    Candys in Oklahoma
    www.BeadofMyHeart.etsy.com
    www.beadpatternsboutique.com/catalogue.php Bead of My Heart
    www.PictureTrail.com/weewanona

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  8. Oh, and of course this is going on FB too!

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  9. Happy 5th Etsy Anniversary! Ok, if I had $100 to spend in your shop, it would be very hard to pick what to get...but I would probably choose some of the rope wraps...I love the idea of those...I would get as many as I could get with $100 in different colors and then maybe I could add a mosaic pendant to them...or some kind of ceramic dangle...or wait, maybe I would get a turquoise cuff and a rope wrap...hmmm...I don't know...it would be a fun problem to figure out!

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  10. I just posted a link on my facebook about this giveaway!

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  11. I posted this on Facebook! Congrats on 5 years!

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  12. Congrats on not only being around for 5 years, but also being such a huge success! I definitely am thankful for your being on Etsy - it's brightened my life, both from your lovely work and from tales of warmer climates;)

    I'm not entirely sure what I'd get with the gift certificate. I'd probably put it towards one of your many gorgeous necklaces. You never woulda guessed, right? :D

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  13. Diligently shared on Facebook:)

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  14. Congrats on 5 years! Yes, I agree that etsy has treated you well! If I won a $50 gc I would order a blooming bead pendant because I would rather you make one than me!

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  15. Happy Etsy-versary! I would probably put the money toward your Totally Turquoise Architecture cuff.

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  16. http://www.etsy.com/listing/67974595/endless-blooming-tide-pendant-2559 I love your blooming beads, this would be my choice to buy with a gift certificate. Congrats on 5 years on ETSY. It has been a pleasure to meet you through the internet and watch you produce such gorgeous work. You even inspired me to do my first large peyote cuff for my sister this year for Christmas and she loved it :)

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  17. Love your Amazonian Bronze Peyote Cuff and Blooming Beads. I would definitely be purchasing those if I won. I am also posting to Facebook. Congrats on 5 years. The first piece I beaded was your pattern that I found in a beading magazine a couple years ago, turquoise and copper peyote bracelet. Love it.

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  18. What would I get with a $50 gift certificate? I really like that Tangerine Ripples bracelet. And about 50 other ones you have.

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  19. Happy Etsy-versary, Carol! You and your work are truly an inspiration to many, many, many people. You know what I would get with a $50 gift certificate? Patterns, patterns, patterns and more patterns. (Or maybe another kit as a gift for a friend, LOL!)

    Here's to five wonderful years for you on Etsy, and hoping for the next five to be even better!

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  20. And I shared it on Facebook!

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  21. Happy Etsy-versary! I would use the gift certificate to purchase a pattern or two:)

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  23. I tweeted your giveaway!

    www.etsy.com/shop/fireflymyst

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  24. I love the Tangerine Ripples! Gorgeous color and texture. Congratulations on your success, I too am making more room in my life for creative play. piperddesigns@gmail.com

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  25. As usual, everything is so beautiful, Carol. Congratulations on five years of Etsy! Being addicted to earrings, I would probably get the Simply Elegant Woven Earrings and Edged in Red Peyote Triangle Earrings. Thanks for counting me in.

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  26. Beadwork, the type I don't do for myself, is how a $50 Sand Fibers gift certificate would be used. I might even just close my eyes and pick.

    Congrats on the 5 years.

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  27. Happy etsy-versary!

    I should use the $50 to buy a couple of patterns, but I almost never get around to making projects for *me*, so it would be much smarter to get the Tiny Metallic Swirls Cuff, which I adore.

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  28. Hi Carol!! Glad Etsy has been so good to you. I LOVE that place!!

    Choose me Mr. Random Man and I will choose a bracelet, or a bunch of patterns..you never know.
    Carol

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  29. I posted a link to your blog on my facebook page. My etsy shop is KRDesigns11. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

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  30. The item in your shop I would purchase is one of your bargello patterns. I first became aware of your beadwork when I complimented Rose, randomcreative, on a bracelet she featured on her blog and she told me it was one of your patterns.

    My etsy shop is KRDesigns11. Karen

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  31. Congratulations! With a $50 gift certificate I would get the Corrugated Mixed Metals Color Ribbon Peyote cuff kit with CD and save the rest for Blooming Beads Volume 2 when it comes out!

    Marie Weakland
    marienpat@prodigy.net

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  32. Huge congratulations on your 5th Etsyversay!! That is such a milestone!! You must have been involved from almost the very start and it has been very good for your career!

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  33. Hi my dear Carol, I shared it on Facebook !!!
    **hugs**

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  34. Congratulations on your Etsy-versary!
    If I happen to win a certificate, I'll certainly spend it on patterns in your store, because I've been admiring them for a long time! My favorites are Hugs and Kisses and Blooming Bead ones!
    nallyblue@gmail.com

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  35. I shared it in my blog nallyblue.blogspot.com!

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  36. Congrats for your Etsy-versary^-^
    If I'll win a prize...I'll spend it on patterns...I love your designs^_^
    I couln't choose only one fav!!!!!!!
    ile1974.r[at]gmail[dot]com

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  38. This is so generous of you my sweet friend!!
    What an amazing way to celebrate 5 years (that's impressive, 5 years!)
    I have this one on my wish list:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/42788664/colorful-interlock-peyote-cuff-2467

    :))))
    nanoukedesigns at yahoo.com

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  39. Happy Etsy-versary Carol Dean! I hope that your next five years will be even better! I remember MY first year on Etsy and how much help and support I was getting from you... Thank you for being a great Etsian and a friend!

    Smadar

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  40. Posted on my MAKUstudio facebook page!!!

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  41. Posted on MAKUstudio Twitter!

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  42. I love this piece!!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/12957260/red-bargello-hearts-peyote-cuff-2189

    Of course, I love all your creations!
    Happy Etsyversary Carol Dean! Wishing you and SandFibers many more happy and successful years to come!

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  43. Now that I've figured out Twitter only isn't working in Firefox (works fine in Safari), I tweeted your giveaway:)

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  44. I would get the Perfectly Pink Peyote Cuff Bracelet and a tutorial.

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  45. I've posted to my FB page! I'd also like to congratulate you again on a wonderful milestone in being an independent artist/business woman! Yay!!

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  46. Happy Anniversary CD!!! Of course I love tons of things in your wonderful store but I have had my eye on the Tangerine Ripples cuff. Congratulations and thanks so much for having an awesome giveaway! Crystal

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  47. I just tweeted about your giveaway!

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  49. Congrats on 5 years on Etsy! If I won the $50, I would buy one of your blooming beads (blooming in red and gold pendant).

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  50. Congrats on 5 years on Etsy! If I won the $50, I would buy one of those Corrugated Peyote Cuff sorry can't choose the color right now! )))

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  51. Shared on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DemyBlackDesign/129839887073118

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  52. congratulations carol dean, and all well for at least another 5 fruitful years!
    i'm flirting with the jeweled nights peyote cuff - a timeless design & such deep colors - a real sandfibers' piece!!

    greetings from berlin! sanne
    sam at sousami.de

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  53. Shared on facebook. I would purchase one of your new braided cuffs if I won the $$. Congratulations on your etsy-versary.

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  54. Congrats on your Etsyversary.}:P

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  55. If I had a $50 voucher I would definitely get some of your tutorials.

    For a start I love these:

    Evening Tidal Pool: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62050061/3-for-2-program-evening-tidal-pool

    Bargello Braid Peyote: http://www.etsy.com/listing/68450767/3-for-2-program-bargello-braid-peyote

    Wide Corrugated Mixed: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64632123/3-for-2-program-wide-corrugated-mixed

    Also wanted to mention that I love the Southwest Triangles Choker: http://www.etsy.com/listing/42782841/southwest-triangles-choker-2273

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  57. If I won a gift certificate I would put it towards some of your wonderful patterns. I have always wanted to try the triangle peyote pendants. I was taught beadwork by my Mother (RIP) and many techniques I am self taught. I always love trying new things and have admired your artwork and patterns for quite some time but, haven't been able to purchase them as I am an unemployed single mom.

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  58. I have shared a link to this post on my Facebook wall.

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  59. What a nice way to celebrate your anniversary! I've always loved your peyote cuffs, but have never tried to follow a peyote chart. I think one of those would have to be my choice for the certificate.

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  60. Oh, so hard to pick! I love those corrugated bracelets so that would have to be my pick -- either of them are so awesome! Thanks for having this contest!

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  61. Your grand prize necklace is absolutely divine!!! I love it!!

    If I won a $50 gift certificate...i would choose the Southwest Triangles choker AND Triangle with Attitu(b)e in Black!!!

    Thanks for this contest!

    earthlyjewels.etsy.com
    myearthlyjewels(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  62. Thank you for the great Contest! If I received the $50 gift I'm most fascinated by the Beaded Fabric and Peyote Cuff (2019) in Turq-Red-Purple
    &
    the Corrugated Mixed Metals Color Ribbon Peyote Cuff. I'd rally like to see a tutorial for that curly rope you make for some projects.
    Oh yes, I favorited you on FaceBook too.
    Karen aka DesertGator aka
    GatorsLittleBeads (at) Gmail (dot) com

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  63. Gosh! Don't really know what I'd get... probably one of your luscious peyote cuffs. I'd get some patterns, but I'm not much of a pattern kind of gal! Congrats on the anniversary, and I'm so glad we've been able to become "friends" through etsy and facebook!

    Mia Denman aka BeadyChick

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  64. Happy Etsy-versary. Totally love your work!

    If I win, it will be quickly used to buy one of your bracelets.

    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Jan
    www.JanCrewsDesigns.Etsy.com
    http://www.facebook.com/jan.crews

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  65. Hi CD.. Its a beauty lets see if I can do this right! It is the first blog giveaway I have entered..but I see I have to blog., hmmmm... OK.. will have to try this later on! LOL!...

    beautiful piece!

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  66. I would purchase a pattern of yours and more beads!

    I linked to this on FB.

    Congratulations on your 5th year anniversary!

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  67. Ooh, I'd buy some of your patterns/tutorials with that $50!

    My etsy ID is BrightCircle.

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  68. I posted a link on my Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/Bright.Circle.Jewelry

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  70. And bloggged! http://brightcircle.blogspot.com/2011/02/sandfibers-giveaway.html

    Yeah, I want to win!

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  71. Alicia HartleyFeb 28, 2011 05:03 PM

    Wow! Look at the comments already, and the deadline isn't even close yet!

    I posted a link on Facebook this evening. :)

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  72. Alicia HartleyFeb 28, 2011 05:05 PM

    What would I do with a Sand Fibers $50 gift certificate? I would either purchase more of the stunning patterns that I keep a wish-list of the ones I want. OR, I might would treat myself to a lovely created by Carol Dean Sharpe herself. I'm not quite certain what I would do, but I do know it would be wonderful whatever the choice might be. :D

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  73. Congrats on all your success on Etsy! If I had a gift certificate, I'd purchase one of the great triangle pendants. Or, maybe another pattern or two, or three.
    Alice

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  74. And of course, I blogged about it today. *hugs* Happy Etsy-versary!

    http://vanbeads.com/2011/03/01/march-is-here/

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  75. If I got a 50 dollar certificate I think I would get some of the patterns.
    Like the Cactus Blossoms Peyote Cuff.

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  76. Happy 5th Etsyversary CD!
    I think I would use my certificate towards getting one of your pretty cuffs! :)

    Facebooked! (but you'll see that!) ;)

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  78. Just shared the link on Facebook, as well!
    Mia D

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  79. And now I have blogged about it to :-)

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  80. If I won, I'd definitely get one of your custom made cuffs, probably the wide heavy metal corrugated (although don't hold me to it I love the lucky #7 too).

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  81. Just posted on my facebook profile. (Christine Sumner Wilson)

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  83. Oh, yeah. And commented here too. Happy birthday. Anniversary. Etsyversary. You kno.

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  85. #1 - If I were to win, patterns...absolutely LOVE your patterns !!!

    #2 - Blogged: http://fastfuriousbeader.blogspot.com

    #3...no twitter...sorry :(

    #4 - Facebook - of course !

    Congratulations on a very well deserved accomplishment, CD !!
    5 years of success - kudos !

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  86. I'd want a Tuxedo black on black cuff.

    Thanks for doing this!

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  87. Yikes! I disobeyed.

    I'd want a Tuxedo black on black cuff.

    Thanks for doing this!

    angiea@charter.net

    There.

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  88. Congratulations Carol!! With all that's going on, you are giving and giving back! Wow!
    I am coveting your Hugs & Kisses on Purple finished piece! I would definitely apply the $50 gift certificate to that lovely bit of wonderfulness!!
    Please count me in!! Off to post on FB BRB
    I'll try to get a blog post out too...I'll be back!
    YadasiBeads on FB

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  89. Ms Carol, I posted on FB!! Yeah!!
    Hmm...love your work and your wit!

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  90. I think I would want this cuff: http://www.etsy.com/listing/57473440/corrugated-bands-of-black-and-metals

    Not totally decided yet because there are so many beauties to choose from ;o)

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  92. You Go Girl!! Your work is awesome and you are such a sweet person that is why you are a treasure to the beading world! A piece of your work will be treasured to any winner!

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  94. I would LOVE to win any of the wonderful pirzes that you have offered!

    I am so glad to have met you through Etsy. *hugs*

    I blogged about your giveaway-- http://artisanclay.blogspot.com/2011/03/sandfibers-5th-anniversary-giveaway.html

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  95. I'll Facebook on my Artisan Clay page as well as my own--- I think I already did early in the giveaway-- but I want to do it again!

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  96. I really like your beaded bead and spiral designs. Would have to get those! Happy 5th year and counting!
    SplendiferousFiber on etsy & artfire

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  97. I am leaving this comment for Marjorie who was not able to leave it here herself but did contact me on Facebook.

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  98. So exciting! Five years! Congrats!
    If I had a gift certificate there is no doubt that I would apply it toward a Spoon Cuff!
    Your exploration of The Spoon Theory in this most clever and gorgeous manner is stunning! (all of your art is, but the Spoon design speaks to me on so many levels... And not just what you might think, I still have the form fan letter that I got from Ricky during the Silver Spoon years! :-)

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  99. Facebooked it!
    I didn't put my email in my other post because my brain said the link in my name would suffice, but my brain just said "No B, read the rules again!" So I did! You can find me on Facebook or on Etsy at http://clevergirl.etsy.com

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  100. Hi! Lovely work! With the $50 gift certificate I'd get the Blooming Beads pattern and the Mixed Metals Peyote Cuff kit to improve my own beadweaving skills :)
    Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahjdecker
    blog: http://diaryofahandcrafter.blogspot.com
    Site: http://www.sarahdecker.com

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  102. Congradulations on your 5th Year!!! You are an inspiration to all.

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  103. kaypasa@embarqmail.comMar 3, 2011 05:58 PM

    This is a great and generous idea for celebrating your fifth anniversary. I am happy to assist in the festivities! If I won your gift certificate I would go shopping among your lovely patterns. I have thoroughly enjoyed my ribbon peyote cuff pattern and would love to try some others - bargello, blooming bead - maybe I'd go for ones that begin with B!

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  104. Carol, my blog post has a link back to this post. It's not your typical blog promo link, it's rather different, but heartfelt.
    I'm glad to know you, even if it is just via the internet so far.
    Sharon Wagner
    http://yadasi.blogspot.com/2011/03/shine-and-be-indomitable.html

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  105. Hello and Happy Anniversary!

    If I won I would buy:
    Fade to Fuchsia Bargello Braid Peyote Cuff Bracelet (2561)-stunning!
    Thanks,
    Cilla
    http://www.etsy.com/people/tellyourgirlfriends

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  106. Happy Etsy Birthday! It a lovely site & I am always cheered by browsing the wonderful creations - so creative & colourful!
    I love polymer clay so I would be looking at your patterns to see how I could combine them into jewelery :o)

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  107. I just made a link to this from my Facebook account :o)

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  108. First let me say congrats on Etsy success. I've admired your shop more than once! I'd probably spend the $50 on one of your bracelets.
    Sheila~MagnoliasBoutique

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  109. I've posted a link on Facebook!
    Sheila~Magnoliasboutique

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  110. I am leaving this comment for Marjon who was not able to leave it here herself but did contact me via email.

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  111. Aww I missed the contest. Bummer! Love your store.

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