I had an awesome giveaway planned for today, but that fell through like things do sometimes – so I’m having a different awesome giveaway – Artful Jewelry by Jo Packham for Chronicle Books. I’m very excited about this one because I have a confession. I’m getting back into jewelry. For the last several years I’ve been wearing silver hoop earrings and nothing else, and now it’s time to spice things up a bit.
Artful Jewelry is actually a kit paired with a spiral-bound text, and here’s what is super cool about it – the jewelry pieces you are taught to assemble are inspired by famous works of art. From Boticelli’s La Primavera to Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, you’ll get step-by-step instructions for eleven projects and materials to complete six of them. Don’t you love being able to start on projects right away? Artful Jewelry also includes history on the artists and more information about their work. It doesn’t get much better than that.
I’m giving a copy away today, and I know you are going to enjoy it. I’ve got a few jewelry pieces in the works (using Dimensional Magic), but I love the embroidery floss necklace pictured on the cover of Artful Jewelry, so I’ll be Mod Pausing to make that little gem. And yes, I just made up “Mod Pausing.” It means stopping a Mod Podge projects to do something else. Anyway, here are the rules for the giveaway.
1. Comment on THIS blog entry. Say anything you would like!
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Contest will close this Wednesday, March 23rd at midnight (EST).
4. PLEASE leave your e-mail address if it’s not attached in Blogger – I need some way to reach you.
Full contest disclosure here.
Winner of Playful Patchwork is VickiT.
Winner of the Pier One giveaway is Anita.
Blogger who loves the color blue and sock monkeys. You can find me in public easily— I'm wearing glasses and lots of stripes.
Hi Amy
I’m a newbie around here but from the looks of things I will be hanging around. I, too, think Mod Podge Rocks but I’ve gotta get more practice with it.
Thanks for the giveaway..would be great.
Sherry (fourboysni at aol dot com)
ooh, this book looks cool! i’ve been taking a break from jewelry making to work on paintings & mixed media pieces, so this could be what i need to get back to it!
asucarr@aol.com
wow that is so cool I love all the things on this site and wish i had the time and the money to make everything I see on here you have such cool ideas and share many ideas thanks for the inspiration
a.m.seitz@hotmail.com
This book would be really helpful. I’m just getting into making jewelry, because I’m also making my own beads with polymer clay. I’m sure I’d get some great ideas from this book, and I’d get to practice, too, instead of winging it. Hope I win!
jazlott@sbcglobal.net
I wanna win!
I just started wearing jewelery recently, and I am really eager to learn how to make my own! This would be a great opportunity.
steffystars@gmail.com
Just found you on Fbook. What neat ideas!
jennifer.lanpheare@zoomtown.com
Cool giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
I just started making jewelry so I think this book would be really cool. I’m having a cool giveaway on my blog, well I think it’s cool, for etsy shop Bei Fiori (winner chooses any item in the shop up, up to a $25 value.)
I was hoping more people would enter, but right now there’s not that many entries, and her shop is really cute.
Anyway, sorry for babbling on. Thanks for the cool giveaway Amy.
Starry Night is one of my favorite pieces. I did a mixed media rendition of this piece for my room years ago. I changed the colors up a bit to match the scheme I had going at the time. Great giveaway!!! Thanks for being the hostess of it!
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Now you know this would be right up my alley! Thanks for the opportunity to win
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Ha! “Mod Pausing”…love this! This book looks interesting, love that it includes spiral bound, so much easier to use when you’re trying to follow along during a project!
Would definitely love this book!!!
I would love to get this book. Love to make jewelry!
sccjgray@yahoo.com
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to learn jewelry making. I dabble a little but nothing super special. Can’t wait to see who wins {especially if it’s me}…
Jessica
myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com
myworldmadebyhand@gmail.com
This looks awesome! How to’s are my favorite! I always start something and while looking for instruction i discover something else i wanna do!
I like to make my own pendants so this would be a great book to have.
I need all the inspiration I can get!
That’s awesome Amy!! I love to make jewelry!
Sandra
Hey girlie! I love Mod Pausing – now I have a word to describe my entire life. lol There could be a second definition to that word – one who has Mod Podge constantly stuck on them because they are frequently interrupted while creating. Yep – that’s the definition that fits for me.
Awesome giveaway – you always do such a great job! Thanks a ton – I hope you are well!
queenkatherine@gmail.com (So you don’t even have to look it up when I win. It’s all about making things easier for you. Bahahaha) xx
I love this blog I hope I win…thanks!
A jewelry kit is a great idea! I’ve been tempted to try making jewelry, but then the thought of having to assemble everything I need just seems like too much work. I like the sound of this book & kit! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
What an excellent giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity! I really hope I win.
I’m in love with art and in love with jewelry, so what could be better? Thanks for the giveaway!
Great giveaway!! Love your blog – always fun ideas!!
What a fun giveaway! I have never crafted jewelry and it looks like fun! Thanks!
Candace
What a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Bubba97169@msn.com
Woo hoo, good giveaway (again!)!
monicaraqs at gmail.com
this sounds like a lot of fun! i would love to learn more about jewelery making!
What an interesting combination of things this book offers. I hope I win. And I love your made up word. “Mod Pause”, I like it.
If you like it, I know I’ll like it. Would love to see what you did.
Thank you so much for the chance to win this giveaway! I have always wanted to make my won jewelry so this would be just perfect!!
Ohhh what a cool book! I make jewelry as a side habit. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
How fun! Jewelry inspired by art.
what a lovely book! a little art history lesson thrown in for good measure… sounds good to me! thanks for the opportunity Amy!
What a neat book! Love the jewelry on the cover.
Cool giveaway!
what a great book!
I would love to give this to my sister!!!
derekannette at gmail dot com
I’m always fascinated by jewelry. This looks to be a great book. TFS!!
Mod Pausing! Excellent term. I’m going to be using that one.
I’ll be Mod Pausing today too so I can make a design team project. I’m hoping I’ll be Podging next weeks project though so there will be no pausing involved!!!
My friend Mary has been having a really tough time lately, and I live 12 hours away. To make her feel better, I made her a mixed media painting/mod podge piece of art to hang in her home. She loved it!
dleaward@gmail.com
Cool Giveaway! I would love the chance to win.
Mod Pausing needs it’s own place in urban dictionary- totally! yep!
thx for the chance to win I love making crafty jewelry
this would be podgtastic to win!! I just made THAT one up!
My birthday is the 24th so this would be one awesome surprise! Good luck everyone!
This book sounds like loads of fun!!
The cover of the book has peaked my interest. I am wanting to be an elementary art teacher and this looks fun. Thanks for a great giveaway!!
Heather K
Looks like a lot of fun!
Thanks, Amy, for another awesome opportunity to win something!
You’re the best, and well-deserving of your award!
Take care,
Shoni
shonijunk (at) yahoo (dot) com
What a neat book. Thanks for the giveaway! myrtlewaggs@gmail.com
I love crafty books. Thanks for the chance to take this one home.
This looks like a lot of fun!
djeanq(at)gmail(dot)com
i love making jewelry! enter me in
Wow that is an awesome give-away! Giggle on Mod Pausing
I like the idea that the book came with what you need to start the projects. I have a craft book of cool projects and I still haven’t done them!
Would love to win this kit. Just bought my first container of Mod Podge tonight– now just to figure out what to do with it?? Super excited about Jewelry making, tried it many years ago and then I had my first daughter and put it on the back burner per say and would love to start fresh.
I’ve been eyeing this book! Would love to win it! Thanks for giving it away!
This looks like a great book. I think I could really use a book like this, thanks for sharing!
I would really like to win this book! I have just started doing more than stringing type jewelry making.
i love your blog, and i love jewelry!
thanks for the cool contest!
~Erica
I love the Girl With A Pearl Earring earrings. I’m an art lover so this would be so fun for me!
And thanks for keeping your giveaways SIMPLE! I love it: one comment each, and say what you want.
katielovesnewyork@gmail.com
Woow, sounds great!
This book looks great!
This would be awesome for my National art Honor Society kids who make and sell jewelry, etc., from many everyday items. the proceeds go to support a wonderful organization called Arts For Life, which gives art opportunities to children with severe illness and their families.
Tonya
How fun! Pick me!!!
My national art honor society could benefit from the book as they make jewelry and other items to sell to raise money for a non-profit called arts for life, which provides artistic opportunities for children with serious/terminal illnesses and their families.
thanks
Oh wow! The thread-wrapped necklace is really special. I would love to learn how to do that!!! Reminds me of a neat necklace I pick up at an art/craft show in Hannibal while on my honeymoon (several years ago).
pressedpenny@netzero.com
Mod Pausing
-Stefanie
2ndChanceCreations.etsy.com
Looks like fun. I would love to win!
BANANA PANCAKES!!!!!
Cool book,this is the first time I’ve heard of it..Thanks!!
cyclona66 at aol dot com
This looks sooo interesting!! I love to try my hand at new things!! Thanks for the chance!!
amandajc_21@hotmail.com
Thanks for a consistantly entertaining blog and an opportunity to win great prizes.
sdybash@carolina.rr.com
I love to make jewelry and need some inspiration!
hello. that looks like a fabulous book. please enter me in your drawing. thank you.
I’d love to win the prize!
sweetiesuzy@aol.com
I just started making jewelery and love learning new techniques…I would love to win this. cdoyle97@yahoo.com
what a great looking book. I would love to win it. Keeping my fingers crossed! Love your blog.
tonilea
jiffy1212@aol.com
Starry Night is one of my favorite pieces, too! I’m very curious to see how she adapts it into jewelry!
This is a book I would like to own!
Kims2312@verizon.net
You are such a JEWEL for doing this giveaway!
Anything that makes the world a more beautiful place is a good thing, and this is lovely eye candy. Blessings & thanks!
Thanks again for providing another opportunity to win something super cool!
Great gift! I’d love to win this one. beccagoose@hotmail.com
I have always wanted to start making jewelry! I have so many ideas floating in my head I’ve just never put them into action. This would be a fun book to win! Great giveaway!
mcarusopartridge@gmail.com
Megan
I would like this book, just because it has “Starry Night” featured on the cover
wow…this looks like fun…thanks for the giveaway!
Love your site, and would love to win this book! Thanks for sharing your ideas, tips, and inspiration!
I love your blog!
Would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like a pretty nifty book!
I like the jewelry.. so cool
Love
Hani
http://craftionary.blogspot.com
craftionary@gmail.com
I need some fresh ideas, I could definitely use this book.
Anything!
I do like “Mod Pausing” term.
diy jewelry is all the rage these days. I love, love the concept of creating jewelry based pieces seen in famous works of art!
neat giveaway.I can’t wait to see your jewelry creations
tanyapoohbear@gmail.com
The ideas in the book look like a different take on jewelry. It would be fun to try some, and I could use some gift ideas, and maybe get a few things made before Christmas! Thanks for the chance to win.
Sounds like a super giveaway. I have some jewelry making things, but haven’t made anything yet.
jane1 at cp-tel dot net
Love your blog and this book looks so interesting! My fav. piece is Starry Night! Thanks for the chance!
moonchylde02 at hotmail.com
Oooo. I’m an art teacher, so this would be extra fun!
Jodi
jodiyoungman@gmail.com
Oooooh, this is a super giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
…delayne
delayne@themoon.net
I love making jewelry for friends… that handmade touch that shows you care…. thanks for chance to be inspired further.
This book looks neat! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
book looks awesome & I love the blog!
I love giveaways!!
Mod-pausing… I love it!
Thanks for the chance!
Looks like fun!!!
Lovew to win the book.
I love “Podgerizing”! My favorite word of the day and activity of the week!
What a fantastic sounding book. I love things like the projects this book appears to be offering.
I have been thinking of making jewlery lately what a fun way to start!
Scarlettred41816@aol.com
What a great thing. I like making jewelry!!
This book looks awesome! Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
My email is lissieb7@yahoo.com
I would love this book!
What a fun giveaway!!! I’d love this book! It looks amazing!! Thanks so much for the chance!
Oooo, what a great book!
scrappedart at yahoo dot com
I hope I win. Thanks for the opportunity!
Great book – wonderful idea having the instructions and the materials along with book – so you can get started right away! Great job
gogebic@alphacomm.net
I too am looking to create some new jewlery pieces. Hope I win.
Thanks, cgerke@bmi.net
THanks for a chance at an awesome giveaway!
What an original, unique book! I would have fun with that one…
Thanks for the opportunity!
Great giveaway! I’d love any opportunity to win! contact(at)UNIQLOVE(dot)com
I’m relatively new to Mod Podge, although I did play with decoupage many, many years ago. It’s amazing to be using it now in mixed media…welcome back to my life! -Would love to win the book!
love it!
What fun! Thanks so much for your generosity! How is it possible I didn’t know about this book!
ModPodge is part of my LIFE!
Ineed inspiration please!
fondly, Nancy
collageartist@aol.com
Always looking for inspiration.
faerycharmig at gmail dot com
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
Shannon C
This looks like an amazing book! Would love to have it!
teresa971@cox.net
Fantastic give-away. I love that the book comes with materials for that many projects… more than half! How fun is that? <3
I would love to win this cool book. Thanks so much for the op
I have not made any jewelry for some time now, I have been making netted ornament covers for a craft sale next month so I have been working like crazy getting them done. My helper quite said she had to much to do so now I have to make them by myself. I will need at least 50 but I don’t want to go with out 75 I am doing 1 and 1/2 a day. So I really want this giveaway. It will get me back into jewelry again.
I would love to win. I’ve been looking for good instructions to try some jewelry and this would be perfect. Thanks!
Jewelry making has peaked my interest and this book would be an awesome way to learn!! Appreciate the opportunity to win:)
janks4@msn.com
This is a great give away and would totally feed my addiction for jewelry books! Love it!!!
jbirdsgarden@aol.com
How wonderful for you to offer this give away! I love earrings and look forward to having the chance to see Jo’s book! Thanks! thetiletiger64@yahoo.com
Looking to move beyond my trepidation to move ahead in the jewelry projects – this would be a good start.
doodlebugroad@gmail.com
Any giveaway is a good one! Thanks for offering it!
dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com
What a fun giveaway – I love Jo Packham – her emails brighten my day! I keep collecting jewelry stuff – this would get me movin’!
Thanks for the chance!
http://bbonnieblue.blogspot.com/
I am at the beginning of my creative journey and have felt drawn to making jewelery. I have no idea how to start and this book looks like a treasure! I love the cover. My curiousity is peaked! I’m looking forward to finding out more about your Mod Podging! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
treasureitnow@comcast.net
Great giveaway! I have also just got into jewelery. I have started making charms and necklaces and would love to add this book to my collection!
This book looks really great!
Great book. My daughter and I can enjoy it together. Thanks
wow wow wow-what a great ideas book-i must have it!!!!
from zoe ros
zoenick12@hotmail.com
great giveaway!
I could use a new book!
elahnah@aim.com
What a cool looking book! I have never made jewelry before, but this looks like it could inspire me to try. Thanks for the giveaway!
I think I am making it in just before the deadline!
such a nice giveaway..love it!!
I am a lampworker and make jewelry..always fun to try something new! Thanks for doing this!