Saturday, December 29, 2012

HBBH 2 Prize Awards

Blow the horns, tap those drums, strike up the band!

No it's not a parade, but it is time to PARTY again!
 
We, Shelley Graham Turner and Marlene Cupo had a fantastic response to our Holiday Bling Blog Hop 2 party. Hope everyone is enjoying the goodies from their swap partners.



Neither of us think it's a real party until the presents are given out, and today is the day to announce them.

 We used Random.org to pick the winners of the $25 Gift Certificates from Rio Grande and they are:

 
 
             Ginger Bishop
                               and
            Dyanne Cantrell
 
           CONGRATULATIONS ladies!
 
 
There is nothing better than a "Post-Holiday" spending spree, especially one for yourself - so enjoy!!
 
 
Of course, we have one more gift, a $15 Gift Certificate from that very same Rio Grande, for one of the commenters on our blogs. That winner, also picked by the Random.org site, is:
Angi Mullis
 
Thanks for your sweet comment, and we hope you enjoy too!
 
 
BTW, Rio Grande is closed until Jan. 2nd, so watch your email on that day for your Gift Certificate.

 
 
We have had so much fun organizing and running these blog hops, sharing with old friends, and meeting so many new great artists and crafters, that we don't want the parties to end, so..... 

With the New Year we will be up to some new tricks. Look for further details on January 15th, on our NEW BLOG:  SWAPS by Marlene and Shelley; or join us on our Facebook Group - Marshellswaps, so you don't miss out (yes, we have all bases covered.)!

 
 

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Open the door for Him!



'tis the reason for the season!
 
Merry Christmas to all who are reading this, friends and family near and far.
May you have a happy, healthy and joy filled
New Year!

 



Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Reveal for:



OK, it's time for one more blog hop before all those presents you carefully wrapped (or if you are like me, are planning to wrap) are ripped back open.  Shelley Graham Turner and I had such a fun time with HBBH 1, and got so many requests for a re-do, we decided to RE-DO!

For Round 2, a great bunch of artisans signed up, and were paired up to swap HOLIDAY BLING. SO, with out further ado, let me tell you about my partner.


Catherine's Ripple Effect Bracelet
Catherine's Rivoli Earrings


Catherine King describes herself as "enjoying all component designs for Beadwork and Embellishment. Beading and Design is my YOGA. I have found a true medium in Bead Embroidery and Bead weaving." Her work speaks for itself:







When we corresponded, and she found out I work with polymer clay, she asked for cabochons in "Christmas colors" that she could use in some of the designs she had in mind. I was tickled to be able to be a small part of one of her creations, and so I created:






               A round swirl lentil
Kinda looks like a Christmas mint, doncha think?


 A round cab with snowflakes and holly
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
An oval of ribbons blowing in the wind       
 
 
The time came for the exchange and I was glad to hear Catherine loved the cabs and intended to include them in some of her creations.
Hoping to see them here today!
 

I must say I was blown away by what I received. This beautiful crystal Christmas tree cuff bracelet, that you know will be on my wrist (in spite of the wrinkles) on Christmas Day.
 
 
 Look at the detail she put into it, even to the point of putting a gold star at the top of each tree.
 
 
















By now you know we don't just end it here!
 
 

COME BACK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 and SEE WHO IS THE RANDOMIZER WINNER OF ONE OF 2 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO
RIO GRANDE.COM.
 
DIDN'T PARTICIPATE IN THE HOP? JUST COMMENT BELOW AND YOU'LL BE ENTERED IN THE RANDOMIZER FOR A GIFT CERTIFICATE OF YOUR OWN!
 
 
YOUR HOSTS:

Shelley Graham Turner www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com and

Marlene Cupo www.amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com You are here

Now please visit all the wonder artisans below:

Anitra Gordy www.leelucreations.blogspot.com

Mary Govaars www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com

Shirley Moore www.beadsandbread.blo​gspot.com

Dyanne Cantrell www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com

Gina Hockett www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com

Jo-Ann Woolverton www.itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca

Renetha Stanziano www.lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com

Miranda Ackerley www.mirandack.com

Sonya Stille www.dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com

Sandra McGriff www.skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca

Catherine King www.catherines-musings.blogspot.com

Ginger Bishop www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com

Debbie Rasmussen www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com

Lori Bowring Michaud www.artfullyornamental.blogspot.com

Chandra Merod www.junipergoods.blogspot.com

Tammie Everly www.ttedesigns.blogspot.com

Heather Rats Otto www.thecrafthopper.com

Melinda Abrahamson www.firstreetcrafts.com

Elaine Ray www.elaineray.blogspot.com

Kelley Fogel www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com

Alicia Marinache www.allprettythings.ca

Rita/Toltec www.jewelschoolfriends.com

Tiffany Golf Smith www.southerngalsdesign.blogspot.com