A little about Barb:
"I grew up traveling the world in a military family and never knew any home for more than two years at a time. When I first passed through Montana, as an adult taking a cross country road trip, I found it emotionally very difficult to make myself drive out the other side of the state. It felt like I had found home for the first time in my life. It took me a while but I am home at last now living in the beautiful Flathead Valley at the gateway to Glacier National Park and loving every minute of it (even the occasional moose in the back yard).
I'm a sculptor at heart and I approach jewelry making from that perspective. I have worked with many different artistic mediums but the ones that always call me back are the tactile ones. My best work is accomplished when the raw materials come from the earth. I love watching a strand of silver or copper slowly transmute into something that can be worn and loved and I also love adorning that transformed metal with beautiful, organic stones."
I'm a sculptor at heart and I approach jewelry making from that perspective. I have worked with many different artistic mediums but the ones that always call me back are the tactile ones. My best work is accomplished when the raw materials come from the earth. I love watching a strand of silver or copper slowly transmute into something that can be worn and loved and I also love adorning that transformed metal with beautiful, organic stones."
So, how do you enter to win these gorgeous fall earrings? It's easy, you can enter up to 5 times by doing any or all of the options listed here (although the first one is mandatory). Be sure that each entry is left in a separate blog comment. If you do all the options and put them all in one comment, you will only have one entry. The winner will be determined by random.org. Be sure you put your email address or name of Etsy Shop with your comments so I can contact you if you win. Here are the entry options ....
1. For one entry: Visit the Etsy Shop of StrandsofLight and tell us in a comment here what item of hers is your favorite! - This one is mandatory!
Here are some other ways you can have extra entries for this giveaway:
2. For a second entry: Follow our ETTEAM blog - and let us know in a comment here. (If you are already a follower - just let us know - it counts!)
3. For a third entry: Follow Strands of Light on Twitter, and Tweet about this giveaway. Let us know about it in a comment with your Twitter account name and/or link to the Tweet.
4. For a fourth entry: Grab our Etteam Blog Button or our Etteam Widget and add one of them to your blog. Leave us a comment with the link to your blog where the button or widget is displayed.
5. For a 5th entry: Blog about this giveaway on your blog, and leave us a link to your blog post in the comments section here.
And there you go. 5 chances to win these fabulous earrings. The winner will be chosen by Random.org from the verified entrants who have commented here on this blog.
The Giveaway starts today August 26th, and ends at Midnight (PST) Thursday, September 3rd.
We'll be back here next Friday, September 4th to blog about the winner!
Spread the word!!
We'll be back here next Friday, September 4th to blog about the winner!
Spread the word!!
Etteam BlogMistress
Barb, I know what you mean by finding home in Montana. I was so taken by Paradise, just a little west of you, I would love to move there!
ReplyDeleteIt was so hard to pick a favorite from your shop, but I think it would have to be the Deep Sunshine Earrings.
I followed! It's my first blog follow :)
ReplyDeleteI'm already following Barb, but I tweeted!
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I love the Satin tear drop necklace! Awesome! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28608223 I'm going to tweet you too since I just got twitter :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite - I have used it in treasuries a couple of times already I think.
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It looks beautiful:)
Love the Unquestionably Copper Pendant! All of her stuff is very cool and easy to wear.
ReplyDeleteLove the giveaway earrings too!
sjfiedler at comcast dot net
I like the Ghost Light pedant--it's absolutely gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore the fading light pendant: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29950914
ReplyDeleteBarb's work is lovely, best wishes on this fab giveaway
Jane of
http://glorioushats.etsy.com
Now following Barb on twitter. and tweeting the giveaway. (Say how about putting a retweet button with the article? - that would be swell).
ReplyDeleteWow, I really love the "Open Heart Necklace"!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower too :)
ReplyDeleteI have to say I love the earrings in the giveaway BEST!! BUT if I have to choose something else I guess the Deep Sunshine earrings. I just love yellow!
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Jessica
CrazyDaisiesDesigns
I'm already a follower of the ETTEAM Blog! This groups ROCKS!
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I don't use Twitter so here is my 4th attempt to win!
ReplyDeleteI posted a link on my blog for the giveaway!
http://crazydaisiesdesigns.blogspot.com/
Peace,
Jessica
favourite item is "my grandma's lilcacs earrings" http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26011129
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I already follow etteam blog
ReplyDeleteI follow strandsoflight on twitter and have tweeted http://twitter.com/NiftyKnits/status/3579549853
ReplyDeletei already have the etteam widget on my blog http://niftyknits-somuchyarnsolittletime.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOD i am in love with the sparkler's earrings. love love love
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My favorite item is the Open heart necklace.
ReplyDeleteI follow this wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteI like Caramelized Earrings - Dark Topaz on Sterling Silver.
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Nice article and giveaway. My favorite item from Strandsoflight's shop is the Blade necklace- Blue Kyanite. I wonder why it won't let me put a link to it here?
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower of the ETTEAM Blog! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm a StrandsofLight follower on Twitter and I tweeted about it here
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I have the button and widget on my blog:
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I've just blogged about the giveaway!
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this is my fav - very delicate
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(http://www.daisyfleur.etsy.com)
i LOVE the "my grandma's lilacs" earrings. I have a very similar story: my grandma's stone patio has several lilac trees: my favorite place in the world! The smell of lilacs signifies home for me.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Blade Pendant - it's so edgy but still earthy looking!
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I follow and tweeted http://twitter.com/ShrimpSalad/status/3605335274!
ReplyDeleteAaand I follow the blog!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I know my sister would adore them, and I would probably give them to her. My favorite item from strands of light is Blood Orange Necklace - Carnelian on Sterling Silver. I've liked that piece for awhile now!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the opportunity.
lilygreig@gmail.com
my favorite is the kyanite blade necklace.
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ReplyDeletei love the
ReplyDeleteSatin Tear Necklace and
The Big Pink Necklace
fsarah09 at gmail dot com
i follow
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Hi!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is "My Grandma's Lilacs Earrings" from the shop.
findikim@gmail.com
I am following your blog:)
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I love the Big Pink Necklace, the shade of pink is so pretty! Thank you for the chance to win!
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I also blogged about the giveaway here:
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luv2have@gmail.com
I added your button to my blog too!
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I added your button here, I forgot the link:)
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And lastly, I am following your blog, thanks!
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I like the Fading Sunlight Pendant - Chalcedony on Sterling Silver :)
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I love the Hang on to Your Heart Earrings - Mystic Pink Quartz Drops on Sterling Silver Heart Chain.
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I'm a follower.
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Follow on Twitter @aikchien and tweeted.
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aikychien at yahoo dot com
Beautiful giveaway fall is one of my favourite times of the year so I would love to have these earrings. I adore the pink cloud earrings the color is beautiful.Thanks for the giveaway.Marian
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I love the genie slipper pendant necklace!
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I like the Dipped in the Sky Earrings. !!
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design4less at yahoo dot com
My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26011129
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item from strandsoflight is the Satin Tear Necklace!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
These are wonderful! I also love the Straight to the Point Earrings - Marquise Cut Carnelian on Sterling Silver.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog now :)
ReplyDeleteI love the In a flash earrings.
ReplyDeleteghainskom at yahoo dot com
I put a link to this post on my blog.
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I love the Sparklers Earrings - Gunmetal Glass on Sterling Silver.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI blogged about giveaway. Here is the link: http://fndkfaresi.blogspot.com/2009/08/etsy-giveaways.html
ReplyDeletefindikim@gmail.com
Love the harvest glow pendant! We sell pumpkins, and that would be the perfect necklace to wear while customers browse...bet I'd get lots of comments on it too. Autumn is my favorite season!
ReplyDeleteI like Straight to the Point Earrings - Marquise Cut Carnelian on Sterling Silver
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blogged http://anothercontest.blogspot.com/2009/08/etteam-giveaway.html
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follow on twitter and tweet
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sherrygo at hotmail dot com
I LOVE those Sparklers Earrings (the gunmetal glass on sterling silver)!! They're amazing!!
ReplyDelete--Elizabeth =)
www.eflu07.etsy.com
lizdotbat@aim.com
I just found this blog today, so I wasn't actually a follower before, but I am now! Bookmarked! =)
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www.eflu07.etsy.com
lizdotbat@aim.com
I love love the Indian Summer Earrings in pink - those are so pretty, well all your items are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteFollowing Strands of Light on Twitter also, fab. designer!
ReplyDeleteAlso following your blog!
ReplyDeletePlease take a look at my etsy store and see if I could join you?
healersmoon.etsy.com
Blessings
It's a tie between the Open Heart Necklace and the Fading Sunlight Pendant. I love both of those. :D
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I'm following your blog
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I'm following strandsoflight on twitter, and I tweeted.
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soypea@gmail.com
I love the satin tear earrings. so elegant.
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I like the Purl Two Necklace - Freshwater Pearl on Sterling Silver. Very pretty.
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The Blood Orange Necklace is my favorite - such a beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteI like the Dipped in the Sky Earrings
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I like this items:
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- Blade Pendant - Kyanite on Sterling Silver
Thanks :)
meninheira at gmail dot com
I love Straight to the Point Earrings - Marquise Cut Carnelian on Sterling Silver
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cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
Thanks!
I like the Polarities Pendant - Copper and Sterling Silver. SO pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say... my favorite creation are the Saison hoops in the giveaway (but I do also love the The Easy Being Green necklace in her sold orders!). Wow! That's a hard question - everything in her shop is beautiful!
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Rachael
(aka Roscata, roscata.etsy.com)
I follow the ETTEAM blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
XO
Rachael
(aka Roscata, roscata.etsy.com)
I also follow Barb on Twitter (I'm roscatastuff)
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Rachael
(aka Roscata, roscata.etsy.com)
The Sparklers Earrings are definitely my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29640322
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I heart the Action Pendant - Carnelian and Copper on Sterling Silver, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Raine
lorrainehickwheeler at gmail dot com
I follow this blog.
ReplyDeleteRaine
lorrainehickswheeler at gmail dot com
I follow you on twitter and I tweeted.
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Raine
lorrainehickswheeler at gmail dot com
I put your button on my blog.
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Raine
lorrainehickswheeler at gmail dot com
i love the velvet wine hoops!
ReplyDeleteand i followed and tweeted :) Paperaffection
ReplyDeleteThose are smashing. I saw them on Knitzy Blonde's blog. I want some!
ReplyDeletefollowing your blog as Solsisters
http://www.solsisters.etsy.com
I love the Hang on to Your Heart Earrings - Mystic Pink Quartz Drops on Sterling Silver Heart Chain
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I love the Harvest Glow Pendant - Faceted Orange Chalcedony on Sterling Silver! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI la-la-la-LOVE the "Dipped in the Sky" turquoise earrings. The unfinished quality of the peruvian turquoise is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your creations!
ReplyDeleteoh I love the Labradorite Teardrops on Sterling Silver Open Hoops...
ReplyDeleteI follow you!!
ReplyDeleteHere's my blog post:
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I love the dipped in sky earrings because they remind me of my childhood. Somehow turquoise does that. My daughter's favorite thing is turquoise too. StrandsofLight is such a great shop!
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