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Jewelry Designs from Nature Challenge

May 30, 2012

I’m so excited to let you know about a new challenge that the Art Bead Scene is hosting!

This is a fun challenge inspired by my book Jewelry Designs from Nature, to celebrate now that it’s out making its way into the big craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

If you haven’t had a chance to pick up the book it’s packed full of projects using art beads from my favorite artists.  Along with 30 projects the book includes a few articles on finding inspiration for your nature inspired designs. I share my ideas of creating jewelry inspired by poetry and include photos from my favorite gardens, woodland trails and beaches.  And that is where this challenge finds it’s roots!

This is a creative blog challenge.  10 winners will be sent a packet and have a few weeks to create a piece of jewelry inspired by their packets.  On July 6th we’ll have a blog hop featuring the results.  We’ll also have voting for your favorite challenge piece during the blog hop and giveaway beads from the book!

The Challenge:

I’m going to pick 10 participants randomly from the comments below.  Each participant will receive a packet that contains:

1. A few Humblebeads featured in the book
2. A nature-inspired poem
3. A photo for color and design inspiration

The packets will be themed and you could get a garden, woodlands or sea set!

Dates:

Winners will be picked June 6th.  Packets will mail on June 11th.  The blog hop reveal will happen here on July 6th.

To enter:

1. You must have a blog and plan to join in the blog hop to enter.

2. Tweet or Facebook about this challenge and leave a comment here letting us know you’ve helped spread the word.

Good luck!

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100 Comment

  1. kristibasket
    May 30, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Would love to join in!! Love the nature theme! 🙂

  2. Rebecca
    May 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Don't know if this is open to international but I'd love to take part if so! What a fabulous opportunity – ill look forward to reading about it either way.

  3. Linda Landig
    May 30, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I'd love to be part of this, Heather! I tweeted it here: https://twitter.com/#!/LindaLandig

  4. Pine Ridge Treasures
    May 30, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Oh, Boy! Heather – I'd love to be selected to participate!

  5. Heather Powers
    May 30, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    It is open to international bloggers Rebecca.

  6. Donna Bradley
    May 30, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Heather, I would love to participate in the challenge. I just shared it on Facebook!

  7. A Polymer Penchant
    May 30, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Yay! Rebecca read my mind, how exciting to see this international. I'd love the chance to join in. Off to share on Facebook

  8. Renetha aka DW
    May 30, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I would love to participate in this challenge and hope I end up with a packet!

    I tweeted about the challenge… @MomLovesJazz;

    I also blogged about the challenge at Lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com.

  9. Renetha aka DW
    May 30, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Oops…I also posted on Facebook!

  10. Lorelei Eurto
    May 30, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    What a fun idea! I'd love to play along! Fingers are crossed!

  11. Kashmira
    May 30, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Oh! Now this is exciting for sure!!! I hope I can participate…I did spread the word on my FB page (http://facebook.com/sadafulee

    Good luck everyone!

  12. ingetraud
    May 30, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    I would like to participate too.
    ingetraud.wordpress.com

  13. Linda Y
    May 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Spread the word on Facebook.

  14. Linda Y
    May 30, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    This sounds like great fun. I would love to try.

  15. lunedreams
    May 30, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I would love to be part of this! Please put my name in the hopper!

  16. Heidi Post
    May 30, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I facebooked about it! Looks great: http://www.facebook.com/expostfactojewelry

  17. lunedreams
    May 30, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    oops, PS, posted this to my FB page, and I do have a blog, http://www.cerebraldilettante.blogspot.com

  18. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLC
    May 30, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I would love a chance to participate in this challenge!

  19. Kathleen Lange Klik
    May 30, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Jewelry Designs from Nature is absolutely one of my favorite art books! I was so excited by it that I even wrote a blog post last September. It is like having a really cool sketchbook journal of inspiration!

    Please add my name to the list of potential participants. This sounds like a really fun event! 🙂

  20. Sandi Volpe
    May 30, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Love your book and would love a chance to play!!

  21. April
    May 30, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I's love to join in the challenge! I will share the link via Facebook now as well!

  22. Sandi Volpe
    May 30, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Jus posted on facebook and my email is [email protected]

  23. Cherrie Fick of En La Lumie're
    May 30, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I love your book and the layout, sketches etc. I would love to be in this challenge. Great idea!! Cherrie

  24. Kathleen Lange Klik
    May 30, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Just posted on my FB page!

  25. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry Designs
    May 30, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Please put my name in for the chance to participate.
    Sonya

  26. Cherrie Fick of En La Lumie're
    May 30, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I love your book, the layout, the sketches the nature stories. Would love to be chosen for this one. Cherrie

  27. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry Designs
    May 30, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I put this on my FB page…https://www.facebook.com/#!/sonya.ingersollstille

  28. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry Designs
    May 30, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Just realized I did not give you my blog, not sure if you need it now or not.
    dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com

  29. TesoriTrovati
    May 30, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    So clever! I will enjoy watching this blog hop unfold. 10 people will be really lucky! Enjoy the day. Erin

  30. Karyn B
    May 30, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Ohh… Congrats on getting the book into Michael's! My copy is well-thumbed. It's so inspiring (and I shared on my FB)!

  31. Shelley Graham Turner
    May 30, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Ooh I'd love to take part in this challenge!

  32. Patti Van
    May 30, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    This looks like a great challenge! I shared on FB! Good luck to all of the everyone!

  33. K Hutchinson
    May 30, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Oh what fun! Love your book!

  34. SueBeads
    May 30, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I love your book, so I'd love to do this challenge! Thanks for the chance, Heather!

  35. Lupe Meter
    May 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I would love to have a chance to participate in this fun challenge!! Posted this challenge on my blog! It would make me happy to get one of your Humblebead packets…that would definitely make my day!! 8)

  36. Klassy Joolz
    May 30, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Sounds so fun…would love to join in. Been waiting for your book to come in at Michaels were I work…

    Posted on FB…

  37. Gail Accinelli
    May 30, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Would love to participate in this fun challenge!

  38. Meadowland Designs
    May 30, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Oh, lovely!
    Thank you for sharing this oppertunity!

    I've been wanting to look at the book and just haven't gotten one yet.

    I love your beads and I already gather inspiration from pictures!{This would be an awesome birthday gift, I'm a June baby}

  39. Bobbie
    May 30, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Ooh, yes, please, I'd like to have a chance as well! What fun this would be…

  40. Skye
    May 30, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    count me in 🙂 I'm sharing this on my fb right now, and will mention in in my next blog post, as well 🙂

  41. Sharon
    May 30, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I love my copy of your book, it's so beautiful and inspirational. Count me in, and I posted to FB!

  42. Erin Kenny
    May 30, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Sounds like scads of fun – Count me in!!!

    I just posted it on facebook. 😀

  43. Alicia
    May 30, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Oh, I love the idea of a nature theme! Twitted and FBd on my page:

    http://www.facebook.com/AllPrettyThingsStudio

  44. Janet Bocciardi
    May 30, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    This sounds like a really fun challenge to me! I hope I get selected, but if not I'll enjoy seeing what everyone else comes up with.

  45. M
    May 30, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Great book! I would love the chance to participate!

  46. M
    May 30, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I tweeted!
    @MBurnettArt

  47. Off the Beadin' Path
    May 30, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    I would love to do this! It's on my FB!

  48. Shelby Foxwell
    May 30, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Congrats on making it into the big craft stores! I'd love to play along!

  49. Cilla
    May 31, 2012 at 12:40 am

    What a great idea~ I would love to play. Please count me in.
    Cilla
    http://www.tellyougirlfriends.com

  50. Lisa Cone - Inspired Adornments
    May 31, 2012 at 1:14 am

    I'm so set for this challenge (even if I don't win a coveted set). I've let FB know and I'll blog about it regardless.

  51. Its All About Creating
    May 31, 2012 at 1:46 am

    Pretty exciting! Count me in. Big congratulations and thanks for the opportunity to join in. -Marlene

  52. Here Bead Dragons
    May 31, 2012 at 1:53 am

    I have a blog and tweeted this. Also put on FB but just to my beaders list.

    ~cryssT

  53. stacilouise
    May 31, 2012 at 1:56 am

    I'd love to play! shared on facebook. my blog is http://www.stacilouise.blogspot.com

    email is [email protected]

    🙂

  54. Shannon Chomanczuk
    May 31, 2012 at 2:35 am

    well I think it's meant to be, my 11 year wedding anniversary is the 6th of July so I have to win a set 😉

  55. Shannon Chomanczuk
    May 31, 2012 at 2:36 am

    I shared on fb

  56. Cheri
    May 31, 2012 at 2:52 am

    I would love to be a part of this challenge,looking forward to being one of the lucky 10.
    I have shared it on facebook, my blog, and twitter.

    Thank you for this opportunity.
    Cheri

  57. Kim Idalski
    May 31, 2012 at 3:06 am

    What a fun Contest. Im excited. I would be honored to create a piece of jewelry from your lovely beads. I love your book and cant wait to see which beads they are. If I dont get chosen I look forward to seeing all the photos of the jewelry many talented artists make. Good luck everyone. Hugs, Kimberly @ http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/kimis-jewelry-from-the-heart is where my blog is. 🙂

  58. Kim Idalski
    May 31, 2012 at 3:11 am

    Sorry I forgot to post here is my link to my facebook where I shared and promoted. Hoping alot of my friends join in on the fun on artbeadscene challenges from now on. Tweeted also 🙂

    https://www.facebook.com/#!/kimberly.idalski

  59. Kumi at Malie Kai Designs
    May 31, 2012 at 4:58 am

    Would love to put my name in the hat for a chance for the blog hop! Posted on FB and will post on my blog tonight! Good luck everyone!

  60. Fire Phoenix
    May 31, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Please consider meeeeeee! Tweeted about this too 🙂

  61. Anonymous
    May 31, 2012 at 9:52 am

    You inspire me with your book! i love the sea session, and your jobs is great!

    Francesca, Fidenza Italy

    http://poppsworld.blogspot.it/

  62. Andra
    May 31, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Your book is amazing! I would love to be a part of this challenge. I will post of facebook and my blog this evening. Please random woodland fairies pick me !!

  63. Amy
    May 31, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I've never done one before! Sounds like fun, especially the theme. Please?

  64. Amy
    May 31, 2012 at 11:20 am

    And I facebooked you from both my name AND The Beadwhisperer!

  65. Islandgirl
    May 31, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Sounds like a lot of fun! Would love to play!

  66. gelfling50
    May 31, 2012 at 11:51 am

    This sounds like such a fun challenge I would love to be a part of it. I have shared on facebook and I have a blog. Thank you for this fabtabulous opportunity…
    Jacqueline Marchant
    http://jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/

  67. Lois Moon
    May 31, 2012 at 11:56 am

    What fun! The book is gorgeous as are the beads used throughout.

  68. Klassy Joolz
    May 31, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Ooops..I forgot to tell you yesterday that I FaceBooked your Challenge in two places…my FB/wall and Lake Havasu Artist and Crafters Group…

  69. Holly
    May 31, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Oh, this would be awesome to participate in! Please include me as a possible! 🙂

  70. Cece Cormier
    May 31, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Sounds great. I'd love to play.

  71. Mary K. McGraw
    May 31, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Always up for a challenge, especially one inspired by your book.

  72. Leah Curtis
    May 31, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I would love a chance to take part in this. Thanks for the opportunity!

    Facebooked
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=786953072

  73. MarleneEJ
    May 31, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    What a wonderful theme! I try to get inspirations from nature and I love the idea of getting a kit to try!

  74. Tejae: Heart Shaped Art
    May 31, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Sounds like a fun challenge heather and congratulations! I've shared on facebook and would love to have my name entered to participate.

  75. Tejae: Heart Shaped Art
    May 31, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Hi heather! congratulations on the success of your book! wow!

    I've shared on facebook!

    ♥

  76. Unknown
    May 31, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    This sounds like so much fun. I'd love to be part of the contest!

  77. Amy
    May 31, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Wow – would feel VERY lucky indeed to have my name drawn! What a fun idea and I can't wait to check out the book. Tweeting about it shortly! (@amybeads)

  78. GreyCatGlass
    May 31, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    How fun! I always love seeing how everyone designs things differently!
    Maybe this will be the inspiration I he been looking for to start up my blog again!

  79. Cory
    May 31, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Would love to participate in this challenge…

  80. CraftyHope
    May 31, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I tweeted (@CraftyHope) about this AND posted on my facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CraftyHopeJewelry)!!

  81. Dyanne
    May 31, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I'm interested in the challenge. It's not too late I hope. Count me in. I'm posting it on facebook as well.

  82. Shaiha
    June 1, 2012 at 1:56 am

    This sounds sounds like fun! I shared this challenge on facebook

  83. Sherri Stokey
    June 1, 2012 at 2:06 am

    I would love to participate! I shared this on my fb page (www.facebook.com/mymicromacrame) and I have a blog to participate in the hop at http://www.KnotJustMacrame.com

  84. Mary
    June 1, 2012 at 5:37 am

    WOW! What a fun challenge, I would love to participate. My blog is http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com and my email is [email protected]

  85. JeannieK
    June 1, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    This is truly inspired. I would love to be apart of this. Good Luck everyone.

  86. JeannieK
    June 1, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    facebooked in the Polymer Clay Collective group
    http://www.artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2012/05/jewelry-designs-from-nature-challenge.html

  87. Kokopelli
    June 1, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Here, here, I want in! Pleaaaaaaase! 🙂

  88. Kim
    June 1, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I'd love to be a part of this, blog is cianciblue.blogspot.com

  89. Kokopelli
    June 1, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I "facebooked" your challenge:
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/kokopellidesign2

  90. Cindy Cima
    June 1, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Sounds like a lot of fun – I will put my name in the hat!

  91. Laura
    June 1, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Would love to participate
    Have had the book for a while now and I love it

  92. Sweet Freedom
    June 1, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    This sounds like fun – I'd love to be included!

  93. Marlene Cupo
    June 1, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Have had the book for some time, and it has inspired several items I have done so far. Would love to enter this challenge.

  94. Marlene Cupo
    June 1, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Added a post to my FB page.

  95. Valerie Cook
    June 2, 2012 at 1:10 am

    I am posting the contest to my Facebook now and it will be my first blog post!! Yay!! I would LOVE to participate in the drawing. Nature themes are perfect for me as I live in the sunshine state, Florida, on the west coast in Tampa. Love the sea theme! Woodlands are great too as I love all kinds of woodland critters! Thanks! My blog will be up as soon as possible at TheCreativityNook.blogspot.com

  96. Kym Hunter Designs
    June 2, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    This sounds like fun! I've been in a funk and really need some help with inspiration. I would love the opportunity to be part of this challenge!

  97. Kym Hunter Designs
    June 2, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I just posted on my blog and then shared on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kym-Hunter-Designs/101516946611008

  98. Alice
    June 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I would love to play along. Please count me in!!!

  99. Alice
    June 2, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    I just posted this on my FB page:
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1755927752

  100. Banners Portland
    June 3, 2012 at 12:15 am

    Great challenge to be into! Will help you propagate this news!

    More power to you!

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