October 11, 2010

Paying It Forward~ A Giveaway

Sometimes just saying Thank You is so insufficient, and the response to THIS was most definitely one of those times.

I've spent much of the past few weeks thinking about my art and my life and about people.  As in all of you.  As in even those of you I don't know well or at all.   Your love and generosity made a very difficult situation that much easier for me to cope with, and I still don't have the words to tell you how grateful I am all the way down to my toes.

So I made you something(s).  Tokens inspired by the love and light of a community that I am so honored to be part of. 

I will be giving away each of the necklaces below on Monday, October 18, 2010.

If you'd like to be entered to win, share a comment about something or someone that has made a positive difference in your life.  Or just say Hi.  Please be sure there is a way for me to get in touch with you in the event your comment is selected. 

Everyone is welcome to enter the drawing and that includes you International Rockstars too.

You don't have to follow my blog.  You don't even have to like my blog. You DO have to clap your feet while bouncing up and down on your hands.  Just kidding.  Although that would be awesome.

You don't have to Tweet or FB or blog about it, but if you'd like to share the love it is worth a second entry into the drawing.  Be sure to leave a second comment since I will be using a random number generator to select winners.

There will be 6 winners.  Each comment is eligible to win, but you can only win once.  Deal?


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These 2 were made from various treasures I found while shopping
to fill the hours that Chelsea was in surgery.

Beatnik Baubles
The unexpected can be a thing of beauty.

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Life is an Art
Make yours a wonder~filled journey.


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A Helping Hand
Give one when you can.
Accept one when you need it.
That second part can be pretty hard,
but if you don't let others
help you
how else will they know
the joy of giving?

(same necklace, detail below)


The hands came from Spirited Earth, and everyone
should own a piece of Nan's beautiful ceramic work.

(same necklace, detail below)


That's it, folks.
Thanks for being you.
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35 comments:

  1. My siamese cat Simba always cheers me up when I am down and always knowns when to curl up next to me and keep me company. Other than that my fantastic boyfriend is the best person in my life :)

    karen s


    twannywun at hotmail dot com

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  2. I have shared on my facebook page :)

    karen s

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/kscammell


    twannywun at hotmail dot com

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  3. My son has definitely been the most influential person thus far in my life. He has (unwittingly) taught me how to be more giving, more patient (which I am still working on!), and to realize what an unearthly feeling it is to love someone so much that you do everything you can to pay things forward to make sure they have a good life. And he does this all the while remaining the six year old hooligan that he is! =)

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  4. You are the sweetest lady. What a huge return you are giving to those who simply bought things they fell in love with that you made!!!! I, for one, was so happy to be able to DO something, in a world where it seems like we are so helpless a lot of time time.

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  5. I count the day blessed when I discovered you. And I believe that every single person who has ever commented on my blog is a true treasure. I am amazed by the generosity of spirit that I have witnessed in this realm. I am honored to play a part.
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  6. wow Juls........your generosity amazes me, you know that everyone wanted to help your precious Chelsea, and getting your beautiful beads in the process was just a great bonus ! I'm so glad Chelsea is getting better...

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  7. Oh so I got the clapping feet part down but now I have to sit for a while as I bumped my head trying to bounce up and down. Why was I commenting? Oh Yeah cuz you are just plain awesomebeyondwords!

    Squnches in bunches

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  8. Added a link to come and visit your blog in my Random Bits this morning!
    http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/2010/10/random-bits.html

    Enjoy the day, doll!
    Erin

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  9. Oh how fun! Your jewelry is beautiful.

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  10. I love your blog and always love the creative way you do your posts. As for paying if forward I think being blessed with three wonderful children has been my greatest gift and they are constantly teaching me lessons. I think sitting down and coloring with them is one of the most rewarding and peaceful things I can do.
    Penny

    copperpenny12(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. What a great giveaway! My friends help cheer me up, especially lately.

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  12. Juls, you're heart is SOOOOOOOO Biggggg as I play with my little nephew! You're like a sister to me and I'm so happy Chelsea came through surgery okay. These beautiful baubles that you made throughout her recovery each hold a special healing energy! I'd love to win any of them and all are true gifts from your heart.

    Love ya girly!
    Dawn

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  13. Your beads are just wonderful and I must say that Blogs really make me happy and inspire me. swopemelmel@aol.com

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  14. As sappy as it may sound - my students. They have made the biggest impact on my life. I now have 18 years worth of former students. Last year I got an email from one in particular who wrote such meaningful things about how I influenced her life that I keep a copy at school and pull it out whenever I'm having a bad day. I have so much fun with my high school students that even when they are grouchy and don't want to do anything, they can still make me laugh.

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  15. I added a link to my blog at http:copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com for your great giveaway.

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  16. You just keep giving and giving....you're so generous!
    I'd have to say my Mom. I know, real original, but it's true. She is honest and hard working and kind and down to earth and funny. I wish I could be more like her! (I'm a little bit like her, but there's too much of my Dad mixed in there!)
    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your lovely necklaces! And I hope Chels is running around like her old self by now!

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  17. You are way to generous. I am just sorry that I wasn't following your blog when Chelsea was having all those issues. I don't have a lot of money but I am great with emotional support when it comes to our furbabies.

    I think that the one person that sets a good example to me is my husband. He is one of the most giving people that I know. We don't have a lot financially these days but he is very generous with his time. His example has gotten me involved with a lot of volunter work.

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  18. I know it's probably not upbeat and all mushy but making the decision to not speak to my mother any more has been a positive decision for my life.

    Sometimes putting up with emotional abuse is easier than walking away - especially when it is your own mother. Having my beautiful boy made me realise that just because you are given a title of "mother" does not make you a mother. Making the decision to no longer speak to my mother and be subjected to her emotional blackmail anymore has been the hardest decision I have ever made in my life but so far it has brought me 3 years of happy times and has made me emotionally stronger for "my" family.

    Being a lover of beaded cabs I adore Beatnik Baubles but WOW to win any of these gorgeous pieces would be a treat!

    Thanks for an awesome giveaway Juls... you truly are a jewel in this sea of blogging.

    Hugs,
    Karyn

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  19. Me again - just letting you know I have just blogged about your giveaway.

    Thanks again,
    Karyn

    P.S. Did I mention I l♥ve the Beatnik Baubles necklaces :D

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  20. I
    know it's corny,but the internet has made a very positive change in my life.It has opened up a whole world of fabulous art and artisans for me....you all are very talented and generous and I might have never known of many of you without "it"
    So, thank you too......
    ~Sharon~
    lunrei@yahoo.com

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  21. Hi sweetie!!! Happy happy day to you! :)

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  22. I agree with NEDbeads, being able to make a little bit of a difference in this life and receive something beautiful in the bargain. How awesome is that?

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  23. My daughter is really an amazing person and has been such an inspiration to me. She was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. She is such a positive force in this battle. She is my inspiration.

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  24. I have been SUPER blessed. Soooo many people I could name and give a shout out to. HUmbling! My entire family has made a positive difference in my life- especially my sisters Teresa and Zofia/ and my mom and dad. Just generous, self-less loving and beautiful Divine beings. And of course you too Juls- miss Bama USA. SO much fun to find "sisterhood" with my sister from another mother :) lolol- all good.

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  25. Have been blessed to find my true joy in life in my work...each day I have the chance to make someone feel better just through the healing touch of my hands. It doesnt just make my client feel better but I feel better. Presently I am an esthetician like Mary, but am going to add Reiki to my accompishments so that I can have another venue to spread the love and healing.

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  26. lololol Mountain Lover! JUlie- number 2 ! I am perpetuawhimsica you wrote your note right under mine ! loll awesome and serendipitous! chat peeps unite! (MARY!!!!!)

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  27. Claudia Borella is the most influential  so far in my live in glass she is a top nz  flat glass arts and help in me in what she dose one of these will be good gift for her and Thank her for all she has done so far.
     
    Have a good week all and I have the same cat u have twannywun he is a seal pont Siamese :)

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  28. Thank you for sharing your words!! And for this generous giveaway - gosh I love every piece here!!! The one thing that has changed my life is when I discovered that I could take an education and even get good grades. A huge huge moment!!!!

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  29. Juls, you be the bomb girl! Love, love, love them all. I have to say the person who has made the most difference in my life is my mom. I wouldn't be where I am today without her! There have been others who have touched my life that I am every so grateful for (you for one), that I would take up your whole blog posting about them.
    Thanks for the chance of winning one of your yummydeliciousdroolingover necklaces!
    Oh and of course I blogged about this, you know I had too pass on all the goodness!
    Beth

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  30. My dogs are my lovelies too. I am always happy when I walk into my house after working all day and my dogs are happy happy happy to see me. They bring so much joy to my days. Great give away- thanks so much for your generousity.

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  31. Hey Juls,
    great good Sunday morning to your! Glad to find your sight again, will be back with "daytime eyes" to do some shopping. Glad your little Chelsea is on the mend. Your work never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful. Take care and have a great rest of the weekend. Hugs to you! crazeemom Lori

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  32. OOPS! me again, I forgot...I have been blessed with many positive helpful people in my life. I count you as one at the top of the list. Have learned much and made many lovely gifts using beads made by you!!!

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