I just returned from my annual Bead Cruise adventure. Every year we gather up sponsors to donate items for our gift bags. This year we felt like super stars getting swag that was worthy of the Oscars! It’s was filled to the brim with art beads! Pictured above are some of our goodies.
Polymer clay heart: Artist Accents by Staci Louise. Ceramic Connector: Captured Moments. Flower & sari ribbon: Humblebeads. Ceramic Ring: Firefly Designs. Bead Glass: Glass Beach Sea Glass. Porcelian Urchins: Blueberri Beads. Sun Pendant: Jenny Davies-Reazor. Ceramic charms: Tori Sophia. Copper button: Downtown Glam. Pewter Button: Mamacita Beadworks. Ceramic Disk: Marsha Neal Studio. Leaf Pendant: Tesori Trovati. Purple Ceramic Disks: Elaine Ray. Lampwork Eggs: Sue Beads. Porcelian Pendant: Lady Brook Beads. Tiny Lampworkwork Wing Ding: Genea Beads. Lampwork Heart Bead: Sparkling Waters Studio. My Elements donated a fun mix of components to each us, but they escaped my photo session!
And our non art bead sponsors included: Objects & Elements, TierraCast, Nina Designs, Ornamenta, Vintaj, Belle West and Allegory Gallery. Kalmbach donated Bracelet project booklets for us along with a cute idea notebook.
Other thanks goes to Soft Flex, Cindy’s Crafts, Lisa Peters, Metal Me This, ClayWorks, Kerry Bogert, Ronna Sarvas Weltman, 2nd Hand Rose and Fire Moutain Gems who were door prize sponsors. Visit our site for a complete list of sponsors and links.
On the Bead Cruise we have a design contest featuring the items from our gift bags and here are a few pieces I whipped up to play along – just for fun. How could I resist such a great collection of inspiration and not make something?
This necklace was inspired by the project example from TierraCast. I used their ring, clasp and jump rings as the focal point of my design. I added Marsha Neal’s ceramic bead through a double strand of gold plated chain. Below I included the brass lotus charm from Nina Designs and a few beach glass pieces from Glass Beach Sea Glass – and yes, it’s the real stuff!
My next design features the lampwork eggs from SueBeads, I showed these off to the students in my Nest Pendant class as a design alternative.
This Zen inspired pendant features a polymer clay Simply Truths from Tesori Trovati, an old coin from Objects and Elements, one of my disk beads and a trio of beads from Glass Beach Sea Glass.
My final design is another alternative project sample from my Filigree Blooms class. I created this version using components from Ornamenta, the butterfly from Vintaj and a tiny Wing Ding from Genea.
Now not to make you feel sad about all the art beads and the tropical vacation you missed out on – I come bearing gifts to cheer you up!
The first is a free digital issue of the 2013 Bead Cruise program that features three amazing projects from designers Lorelei Eurto and Rebecca Anderson along with color inspiration and resources from our sponsors.
And now, just to be even more gifty and fab I have ONE gift bag to giveaway.
Yep,one lucky winner will get one of each of the items donated by our sponsors and a printed copy of the Bead Cruise Program. How do you win such sweet prize? Pin or Facebook this post and let me know in the comment below that you shared it. I will pick one winner next Tuesday. (Make sure you can be easily reached via email.)
Grace
March 12, 2013 at 5:32 pmOMG Heather I would LOVE to win this! The gift bag is AMAZING! I posted to my FB business site and am about to go pin on Pinterest! WOW – thank you for this opportunity!
Maneki
March 12, 2013 at 5:47 pmWish I could afford to go on a bead cruise one day (but then again, I don't like being on a boat on open sea or even a large lake, which is slightly weird because I love the sea/coastline).
Anyway, love those yummy, yummy goodies! *drools* And I really liked that first necklace, lovely simplicity.
Shared here: http://pinterest.com/pin/109634572151199814/
salla
March 12, 2013 at 5:54 pmPinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/3096293465981764/
Shared the pin on facebook!
Bridget
March 12, 2013 at 5:55 pmHi there! I just posted this on to my Pinterest Account π "Awesome bead cruise inspiration giveaway from Art Bead Scene – beautiful pieces from the 2013 bead cruise. I would love to go on this someday and would love to get the amazing bag of goodies!!!!" I am also sharing this with everyone on facebook!!! My email (in case I win!!!) is [email protected] Thank you for giving us a peek at the goodies and program. I love what you created with everything π Sincerely,
Bridget
Sherri Stokey
March 12, 2013 at 6:08 pmPinned!! http://pinterest.com/pin/190699365443708874/
Genea
March 12, 2013 at 6:13 pmWhat a wonderful post Heather! I loved seeing all of the wonderful goodies in the sponsor bags! It looks like you had a wonderful time designing! Thanks for the shout out and I love your designs! xo Genea
Leigh Thow
March 12, 2013 at 6:15 pmOMG – a bead cruise what heaven, must see how to sign up for next year!! A blog post or link to doing so would be fantastic hint hint lol π I would love to win some of these goodies and if I did I certainly couldn't keep them all, might share with my beady pals, sharing on facebook! [email protected]
Jean Hutter
March 12, 2013 at 6:15 pmWOW I would love to win. I just shared on FB and I am going to try and figure out how to pin too. You are so generous. I would love to someday do a Bead Cruise.
Elisabeth
March 12, 2013 at 6:21 pmJust posted to my Beads For Busy Gals page on Facebook – what an awesome amount of inspiration!
Ailsa Jackson
March 12, 2013 at 6:25 pmFab giveaway! Would love to go on a bead cruise one day and add to my reputation of being a mad bead lady!
JΓ²
March 12, 2013 at 6:25 pmI shared on FB (giorgia rossini)
thank you for the huge giveaway!
ciao dall'Italia
joyblonde at libero.it
Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)
March 12, 2013 at 6:42 pmShared on FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoniqueUR
What an amazing prize! Thanks to all the talented artisans!
Until We Bead Again, Beth Murr
March 12, 2013 at 7:01 pmI love all of it. I dream of going on a bead cruise some day. I have posted to my personal FB "Beth Murr" and my beading FB "Until We Bead Again". Good Luck everyone!
pamelaric
March 12, 2013 at 7:10 pmThis would be wonderful since I wasn't able to go on the cruise this year. I've pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/3096293465981764/
Thanks Heather
Pamela
Niky Sayers
March 12, 2013 at 7:10 pmSuch a fab giveaway have posted on my silverniknats FB page
Cassi Renee
March 12, 2013 at 7:11 pmSuch gorgeous elements, and gorgeous designs. A bead cruise sounds like such a fun thing to do!
I've shared this post on my FB page.
pamelaric
March 12, 2013 at 7:12 pmPinned it: http://pinterest.com/pin/3096293465981764/
Michelle
March 12, 2013 at 7:12 pmI just shared this on pinterest – thanks so much for the opportunity to share in all the glorious treasures you gave away on the cruise!
Cassi Renee
March 12, 2013 at 7:17 pmBeautiful elements and designs! A bead cruise sounds like so much fun!
I've shared this post on my FB page.
(Sorry if this is a duplicate comment –I got an error message the first time.)
Alice
March 12, 2013 at 7:21 pmHoly cow it's no wonder you felt like you were at the Oscars with a SWAG like that!
The pieces you made are all wonderful but that last one is my favorite!!
Sharing this on FB. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Kathy
March 12, 2013 at 7:39 pmI pinned it – wish I had been there though instead!
Aly Jackson
March 12, 2013 at 8:27 pmPinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/109212359686198438
Traci
March 12, 2013 at 9:05 pmWow! what a loot bag, I will need to go on a bead cruise some day! I posted this on Facebook. Thanks for the opportunity. π
Mrs. B.
March 12, 2013 at 9:29 pmGreat post and giveaway. I am pinning as soon as I can hop over to Pinterest. Thank you for this chance.
Mrs. B.
March 12, 2013 at 9:29 pmGreat post and giveaway. I am pinning as soon as I can hop over to Pinterest. Thank you for this chance.
Lori Schneider
March 12, 2013 at 10:05 pmSo many goodies. Shared on Facebook. Would love to create with those
ACBeads
March 12, 2013 at 10:19 pmHi! I've shared on Facebook this great giveaway. (http://www.facebook.com/acbeads0/posts/427572067336836)
Thank you for your generosity.
acbeads AT gmail DOT com
Diana P.
March 12, 2013 at 10:27 pm::drools:: Posted on facebook!!!
kristibasket
March 12, 2013 at 10:43 pmUmmmm…WOW!!! What a great giveaway…yeah, I would put this right up there to winning the bead lottery!! Sharing on my facebook business page, Keepsakes by Kristi, as well as pinning!!
pippirose
March 12, 2013 at 10:45 pmThanks for the wonderful giveaway!
I pinned it:
http://pinterest.com/pin/51158145739456920/
I follow via GFC.
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
kristibasket
March 12, 2013 at 10:49 pmand I did a little tweet too! Facebook, Keepsakes by Kristi, and pinned to the board, Giveaway, Kristi harrison on pinterest!
This would be like winning the bead lottery!! π
Beti Horvath
March 12, 2013 at 10:55 pmWonderful opportunity! Facebooking….now!
Whimsy
March 12, 2013 at 10:59 pmGive me, give me, give me….Oh my goodness gracious…I just shared on FB.
Valerie Mathews
March 12, 2013 at 11:28 pmAll of these pretties are amazing! Just linked on FB π
Valerie Mathews
March 12, 2013 at 11:29 pmAll of these pretties are amazing! Just linked to FB π
Cristi Baxter Clothier
March 12, 2013 at 11:29 pmShared on FB. Thank you for the chance to win!
Cristi
[email protected]
Whimsical Monkey
March 12, 2013 at 11:34 pmShared on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/MagicMonkeyMehendi/posts/572838169396004
my e-mail: [email protected]
Rising Designs
March 12, 2013 at 11:35 pmOMG, shared on fb. Thanks.
Rising Designs
March 12, 2013 at 11:37 pmGlad to pin it! What a lucky person who wins this will be!
Shirley Moore
March 12, 2013 at 11:42 pmwhat a stunning gift bag!
Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/115123334197087134/
Mary Anne
March 13, 2013 at 12:06 amWhat an *amazing* giveaway!! I guess I need to start playing the lottery again so I can go and play next year. I posted on my FB page! flesch1234 at gmail.com
Mary Anne
March 13, 2013 at 12:11 amGreat giveaway!! Need to start playing the lottery so I can go and play next year.
flesch1234 at gmail.com
Micheladas
March 13, 2013 at 12:16 amWow… This makes my heart sing π Here is my post to my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/flipflopbeader
and I am off to pin it to my board.
Micheladas
March 13, 2013 at 12:17 amWow… This makes my heart sing π Here is my post to my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/flipflopbeader
and I am off to pin it to my board.
Mimi Gardner
March 13, 2013 at 12:36 amWould love to join you some day on the cruise…what a fun giveaway!
I've shared on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Other Curiosities
Fingers are crossed!!
Tammie
March 13, 2013 at 12:46 amOh Boy! what a wonderful gift. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Just shared on my TTE Designs page. ~ Thanks [email protected]
Pine Ridge Treasures
March 13, 2013 at 12:52 amI would love to win the awesome gift bag! I have shared your post tomy personal page on facebook!
Loris Glassworks
March 13, 2013 at 12:55 amI pinned this on my Jewelry Inspiration Board on pinterest. http://pinterest.com/pin/194710383861922297/
Thanks for the chance to win!
[email protected]
Ann Schroeder
March 13, 2013 at 1:01 amI just pinned this: http://pinterest.com/oldworldart/jewelry/
What a great post! I loved just looking at the items and the pieces you made. Great inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway! annschroeder5 (at) gmail (dot) com
Elayne
March 13, 2013 at 1:17 amShared on FB…keeping my fingers crossed
beadrecipes
March 13, 2013 at 1:27 amI would so like to win this bag of goodies, and I would so like to join you on the bead cruise one day too! Sharing on Pinterest right now http://pinterest.com/pin/31454897369774357/ (melissa_trudinger at yahoo dot com)
Tara P.
March 13, 2013 at 1:28 amPinned!
http://pinterest.com/pin/254312710180420599/
Susan Lloyd
March 13, 2013 at 1:30 amI want to win and go on the next cruise!!!
Ginger Bishop
March 13, 2013 at 2:02 amI shared on fb & pinterest. You can see the pin here: http://pinterest.com/pin/42925002671004088/
Someone is going to be very, very excited. Thanks!
Kepi
March 13, 2013 at 2:14 amPosted on FB, great giveaway!
KayzKreationz
March 13, 2013 at 2:30 amI would love to win this stash. I pinned it on one of my boards.
http://pinterest.com/pin/68820700528160734/
Alicia
March 13, 2013 at 2:37 amOh, my, Heather, this is just amazing!
I shared it on FB: http://www.facebook.com/AllPrettyThingsStudio/posts/525496494169662
and I pinned it too π
http://pinterest.com/pin/172755335678739386/
Gail Slater
March 13, 2013 at 4:23 amOh my goodness, some lucky beader is going to be on cloud nine with all of those divine beads and findings! And thanks so much for sharing some wonderful projects. Can't wait to give them a try!
Shared on Pinterest and Facebook.
[email protected]
HeatherFig
March 13, 2013 at 4:24 amWhat an incredible giveaway….I would so love to win this!!
And I see my daughter posted this too on FB.
I posted it on FB and crossed my fingers!
Heather Figueroa (figtree at rogers.com)
freshbakeddesigns
March 13, 2013 at 4:49 amI pinned it…
http://pinterest.com/pin/185210603398032786/
And my fingers are crossed for this beautiful swag!
Lynda @[email protected]
Mary
March 13, 2013 at 6:01 amWhat a great gift bag, I would love to have the opportunity to win.
[email protected]
Mary
March 13, 2013 at 6:05 amI just pinned it.
http://pinterest.com/pin/278801033154369857/
[email protected]
Mary
March 13, 2013 at 6:07 amJust shared it on FB on my page
http://www.facebook.com/mlgovaars
[email protected]
Klassy Joolz
March 13, 2013 at 6:18 amShared on FB….thanks for a chance to win such a great giveaway!
Kristen
March 13, 2013 at 9:46 amThe beads and your jewelry designs are fantastic! I am FBing this giveaway next, then pinning it. Thanks so much!!
Lorelei
March 13, 2013 at 10:16 amGreat prize! I shared on FB!
Lorelei
March 13, 2013 at 10:17 amI pinned it too!
re-maker
March 13, 2013 at 11:34 amThanks for this chance!
I've pinned your post!
http://pinterest.com/pin/298504281521824146/
Hurrundi
March 13, 2013 at 11:45 amPinned with love:
http://pinterest.com/pin/282600945339927950/
It'd be an amazing late birthday present
:-))
DESPINA
[email protected]
Kathleen Lange Klik
March 13, 2013 at 12:20 pmWow-what an amazing gift bag of beady goodness! I so hated to miss out on the Bead Cruise but will be going as soon as my schedule permits (hopefully 2014)! I can't wait to read everyone's blog posts and see the photos.
I shared on my Facebook page!
Kristen
March 13, 2013 at 12:41 pmSomeday I totally want to be there but this giveaway would be so awesome and I would feel like I was almost there….Almost!
Kristen
March 13, 2013 at 12:42 pmShared on FB!
YaY! Jewelry
March 13, 2013 at 12:46 pmFun!!!!!!!!! I can't think of a better vacation than beads and friends!
Leah Curtis
March 13, 2013 at 12:49 pmOh my goodness! What a fantastic event. I LOVE art beads, and that selection is amazing. Thanks so much for doing this! Crossing fingers…
I've pinned this and posted to my Facebook.
Claire Lockwood
March 13, 2013 at 1:01 pmHow fabulous! I have shared on Pinterest. (http://pinterest.com/pin/52846995599785568/)
Claire ([email protected])
mary m
March 13, 2013 at 1:07 pmPutting on the Facebook just now (Mary Marshall) what a great prize, thank you xxxx
tappingflamingo
March 13, 2013 at 1:21 pmOH. MY. GOODNESS!!! I'm not going to lie, I want to be the winner. What gorgeous stuff, and I could make pretties to wear for my cruise in 40 days (hubby and I are celebrating our 30th anniv). I didn't buy new clothes, instead I am making new jewelry, and this stuff would rock! Even if it didn't get here in time that would be fine. I love it so much that I tweeted, put it on my fb, my Jeanette's Photography fb, my Treasures by Terry fb and blogged about it and posted it on all my fb's and twitter. http://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/03/i-would-love-to-be-winner-of-this.html. Here's my email…[email protected]
tappingflamingo
March 13, 2013 at 1:22 pmoh, and I'm fixin' to pin it on Pinterest…
Charis Designs
March 13, 2013 at 1:32 pmPinned http://pinterest.com/pin/216524694557103892/ and shared on FB- one day, I'm going to be part of this!!! Thanks Christie
[email protected]
Renetha
March 13, 2013 at 1:32 pmWow, I could really have some fun with the stuff in this gift bag!
I pinned: http://pinterest.com/lamplightcrafts/giveaways/
email: [email protected]
I also posted to my FB page.
Mackin-Art
March 13, 2013 at 1:35 pmWhat glorious swag!!!
Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/191051209164767962/
Mona
March 13, 2013 at 1:49 pmI pinned it
http://pinterest.com/pin/92394229827768420/
And the pin is shared on my Facebook page as LitTle BiRd.
monamhassan[at]gmail[dot]com
Sarajo Wentling
March 13, 2013 at 1:53 pmWow! What a great gift bag! And I love the designs you made with your bag of goodies.
I posted this to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SjDesignsJewelry
Thanks for the chance to win!
sjdesignsjewelry (at) gmail (dot) com
Kathy Lindemer
March 13, 2013 at 2:10 pmI pinned this great giveaway at
http://pinterest.com/pin/126523070753861281/
I sure hope I win!
Thanks for the exciting giveaway/
SusanJ
March 13, 2013 at 2:24 pmI shared on Facebook!! Oh I would just love all of those goodies!! Thank you for the giveaway!!
Zan Caperton
March 13, 2013 at 3:21 pmI pinned the blog to my Pinterest …Zan Caperton and liked The Art Bead Scene on FB.
[email protected]
Thank you for offering the gift bag as a giveaway!
Zan Caperton
March 13, 2013 at 3:23 pmI pinned this blog entry and liked your blog on FB.
Thanks for the giveaway offer!
Zan Caperton
[email protected]
Here Bead Dragons
March 13, 2013 at 4:12 pmShared on FB. On my list to do is a bead cruise. Lucky you. Thanks for sharing.
Here Bead Dragons
March 13, 2013 at 4:14 pmShared on FB. On my list of things to do is a bead cruise. Thanks for sharing from your cruise.
~cryssT
Beaditi
March 13, 2013 at 4:58 pmWOW – what a gorgeous stash from A LOT of my favorite art bead artists!
And so much positive energy from all the photos, status updates and blog updates from the bead cruise – hopefully Ill join in nest year π
I am sharing this with the CREATIVE BEAD CHAT on facebook.
Kaushambi
Beaditi
March 13, 2013 at 5:01 pmI also shared the goodies on BEAD SOUP CAFE facebook page…
Kaushambi
Beaditi
March 13, 2013 at 5:05 pmAND…. I shared on BEADS OF CLAY facebook page !
Kaushambi
Work Of Our Hands
March 13, 2013 at 5:08 pmPINNED ! π not that I EVER win anything except Kirby Vacuum demos ha ha
Lisa Hughes
March 13, 2013 at 5:23 pmPosted on my business page- Huzee's Beads on FB! π
thank YOU for sharing these pretties!
Emakaye
March 13, 2013 at 5:39 pmOh how wonderful! What a great assortment of goodies. Thanks for the chance to share in the Cruise. I shared on my FB page, http://www.facebook.com/emakilroy.
I can be reached at [email protected]
sam Waghorn
March 13, 2013 at 6:01 pmShared on Facebook and Pinterest :0)
https://www.facebook.com/pale.mooncreation
http://pinterest.com/pin/58898707599051794/
What a fantastic give away, hope i can join in from UK. But either way shared on both my FB and Pinterest
Thank you
Sam
sam Waghorn
March 13, 2013 at 6:05 pmWhat a fantastic give away, hope i can join from the uk.
But either way shared on my FB https://www.facebook.com/pale.mooncreation
And pinterest
http://pinterest.com/pin/58898707599051794/
Thank you
Best wishes
sam
Chelester
March 13, 2013 at 6:58 pmPinned and posted on FB! How exciting!
http://pinterest.com/pin/36239971973651821/
https://www.facebook.com/#!/chelester
Unknown
March 13, 2013 at 7:01 pmWhat an amazing hoard! I really do hope it's open for international participants as well. It would be awesome, as the chances of attending the bead cruise are almost non existant for me at the moment. I shared on my personal profile and also on my page: http://www.facebook.com/lasjoyasdejana
THANKS and GOOD LUCK!
Lisa Caryl
March 13, 2013 at 9:19 pmIt looks like you had a great time! Pinned and shared on Facebook both!
Joana
March 13, 2013 at 9:29 pmUmmmm! I just noticed that I posted as an anonymous. Ugh! I'm the Las Joyas de Jana gal π
Hope this time google posts as me.
Michelle W
March 13, 2013 at 11:49 pmWhat a wonderful giveaway! All of those awesome beads and components are so great!
I pinned it to pinterest (Michelle Wagaman)
[email protected]
Ann
March 14, 2013 at 2:05 amGreat pile of beads and the cruise sounds wonderful! I FBed it.
Cherrie Fick of En La Lumie're
March 14, 2013 at 2:20 amYou know how to throw a party Heather. The jewelry is awesome and of course the give away is amazing. Nothing being late to the party, I am number 100. I'm off to share and put my name in the hat. Cherrie [email protected]
Divya N
March 14, 2013 at 1:25 pmshared it in facebook here https://www.facebook.com/JewelsofSayuri/posts/512400162131621
Jennifer P
March 14, 2013 at 8:54 pmOh, how I would love to play with those beads! I pinned!
http://pinterest.com/pin/228065168602158746/
cspmom at gmail dot com
Shaiha
March 15, 2013 at 2:19 amWhat an incredible prize! Thank you so much for sharing with one of us.
I shared on FB.
https://www.facebook.com/sShaiha/posts/303584763101198
subbu raj
March 15, 2013 at 12:08 pmNice collection. I like it very much.
Gift Bags and Boxes
SueBeads
March 15, 2013 at 1:27 pmLOVE those earrings you made with my egg beads, thanks so much for showing them! I'd love to win!
SueBeads
March 15, 2013 at 1:27 pmShared post on facebook!
Debras Dezinez
March 16, 2013 at 2:22 pmHoly Smoke"s I know I don't have a chance to win butthis was to great a givaway not to give it a try ! Thank You for the chance to win ! I posted it to my blog and Facebook!I would so love to be one of the lucky winners! How lucky for you that you were able to attend the Bead Cruise it sounds like so much fun!! I love your design pieces !
Purple Fish Studio
March 16, 2013 at 2:57 pmThank you! – What great inspiration…and motivation for me! I posted this on both Pintrist and my blog "I read this post and love the inspiration! Beautifully designed jewelry – Check out this blog and the beautiful jewelry pieces inspired by the cruise!"
Malin de Koning
March 16, 2013 at 5:15 pmLove this giveaway!
I posted on FaceBook.
CraftyHope
March 18, 2013 at 10:57 pmI hope I'm not too late to enter! I posted this on my FB page (CraftyHopeJewelry)
Kristi Jaro
March 19, 2013 at 4:17 amI hope I am not late, posted this on Facebook and pinned π
Susanm
March 19, 2013 at 3:40 pmOne year I will make it to Bead Cruise. Hope I'm not too late to participate – posted on my FB page.
[email protected]