February 9, 2011

Top 4 reasons to give you a present...

Things that have happened in the last week that I just discovered this morning~

The meter rolled over 40,000 visits to this blog. You people must be really bored.

There are now 256 Rockstars I owe money to when I win the lottery. 

I wrote my 300th post the day after I quit my job.  No wonder there was a party.

Wiki jumped Julsbeads from 7024 to 4049.  In a month.   That automatically makes me the Mayor of Obscurity, a position I take very very seriously.  Sort of.

Thanks for hanging out with me.  I'm truly honored.

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I'm also knee deep in destash mode again, so while I'm at it I threw together a fun collection of goodies to give away.  If you are into bead embroidery then you'll love this giveaway.  If you aren't into bead embroidery I hope we can still be BFFs.



Most of this is vintage~
Czech buttons and lucite with some
gemstone, glass, and ceramic
tossed in.


Most are cabs~ only a few are drilled.


This is only a sample of the giveaway collection, and most of it is awesome.  
Unless you count the big yellow and black bumble bee cab.  That one is ugly.

Wanna play?  Leave a comment.
Feel free to blog about it for another chance to win~
just be sure to leave another comment
to be entered twice.

YOUR EMAIL SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR LINK
OR IN YOUR COMMENT, please and thanks.

I'll make a date with an RNG to select a winner Sunday, Feb 13th, K?



46 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    OHHHH that is awesome and I so wish I knew how to embroider! I have blogged about it though because you are the best most awesomest girly friend EVA!!!!!!!!

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  2. CynthiaFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Oh Wow. That is an amazing pile of awesome! Thanks for the chance to win it.
    Congrats on moving up in the blogospere! You'll be at 1,587 in no time.
    I can't help but notice you updated you profile photo to the purple beret wearing Juls - nice move. You look maaaav-a-lus.

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  3. moonlitfantaseasFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Ok I am drooling.........great give away!!! I would love a chance to win all those goodies....

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  4. TesoriTrovatiFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I just want to be your friend. No prize package needed. That loot should go to someone who will make great things with it. That is not me. I just wanted to spread the love to you today.
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  5. Sparkle QueenFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Pick me, pick me, pick me (squeeled like a 5 year old jumping up & down). Juls... LOVE The Bead Embroidery Bug I've caught and this is simply just the bestest STASH I've ever seen!

    LOVE it! Count me in (and I won't tell if you accidentally lose all the other wonderful comments here - promise) ;)
    {Hugs!}

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  6. Spirited EarthFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    OOOHHhhhh...shiny

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  7. NEDbeadsFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Gotta enter, GOTTA!!!! You know me and bead embroidery, I may faint just looking at the photos!!!!! You are such a generous lady, you know... Kisses from me and my four pups, and a huge hug, too!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Awww Really Nice Giveaway Juls! ox

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  9. Anna LearFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    You totally crack me up. Just wanted to say Hi and thank you for giving me a laugh today!

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  10. rosebud101February 9, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I truly love your blog and your attitude about life. Thanks for being who you are!

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  11. RebeccaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    LOVE it! I haven't bead embroidered for a while and I must...it's my favourite! Your blog is one of the best to hang out at :-)

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  12. KateFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Sweetness! Not a bead embroiderer yet but I am working on it. Plus there are plenty of other things I can already think of for some of those pieces ;) Congrats on all the fantastic numbers and the new mayorship! We'll have to get together someday and I'll buy you an espresso.

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  13. BeadsForeverFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    This has got to be one of the best give-aways ever! So glad you commented on my blog so I would come here and see this! Wow!

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  14. PattyFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Oh, pretties. Yum!

    I've recently started embroidering again and actaully just finished a piece where I used one of those beautiful Czech buttons to sent me a few years ago. Do I see more of those in this stash?

    Patty

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  15. Crazy MamaFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    i just found your blog through a link from BeadsForever. i'm glad i found your blog...it looks like so much fun! will start following and add it to my reading list for sure. can i play for this awesome giveaway? what beauties you have here! my email is indigosbeads(at)live(dot)com

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  16. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Ooooh, yes please. I want to play! I just spent the last hour digging thru Etsy, looking for cabs for my next embroidery project and here they are!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    WOOOOOOOOOW so much and wonderful peaces!!!!! i love Embrodery so i also want to play with you.

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  18. Karyn February 10, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    What an awesome stash.. and you know me thinks I could do something with that so called ugly black and yellow bumble bee!

    As a l♥ver of bead embroidery I have my fingers, toes and everything else crossed...ok maybe not "everything".

    Thanks for offering all these goodies!

    Karyn
    Australia

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  19. StRFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Oh, i love it!!:))

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  20. StRFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Oh, i love it!!:))

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  21. MichelleFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    OMG...Can I just roll around on that goodness??? LOL I've just been working on finishing up some pieces and finally making a bead embroidery pendant for myself. Congrats on the move up....all bow to the Queen of Obscurity!
    But really? You are so not---you are the Queen of Awesome. LOL
    Bead Happy!
    Michelle

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  22. One WomanFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Just started doing bead embroidery, would love all of these! I love reading your blog, it's part of my daily routine, you are too funny!

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  23. MoonRaeFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    ~WOW~ just too yummy for words!!! I'll make ya somehting if you pick me(does that earn an extra chance??!!?? heehee)
    ~Sharon~
    lunrei(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. CynthiaFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    OK, I am trying really hard to win!! I just blogged about you (it)

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  25. Azure AccessoriesFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Great give away...an amazing collection!
    I don't do bead embroidery, just wanted to say "hey"!!!

    Cheers

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  26. Azure AccessoriesFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Great give away...an amazing collection!
    I don't do bead embroidery, just wanted to say "hey"!!!

    Cheers

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  27. SallyAndersonFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Hi Juls, Thanks for doing this. It's great to get all excited about free stuff!! Probably better than therapy, doncha think? I couldn't find the one with the bee so they all look beautiful to me! Hope I win!
    SallyA

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  28. SallyAndersonFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I don't know if my email is in my profile that you receive or not. So here it is: sba13221 at flash dot net.
    Thanks.
    Sally

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  29. KellFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thank you so much for your generosity! Please include me in the giveaway.

    kelly.r.morin(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Mary K. McGrawFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I have a thing for buttons, especially when bead embroidering, Plus cabochons to boot. Thanks for the chance.

    MK

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  31. Pretty ThingsFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations on all your milestones! I love that I found your blog!

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  32. Shai WilliamsFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Talk about a reason to learn to embroider. Gorgeous beads. If I win I promise to make something with them.

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  33. Shai WilliamsFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I just shared your giveaway on my blog.

    http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/2011/02/have-bead-craving.html

    blogbaby(at)comcast(dot)net

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  34. Sparkle QueenFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Just popping over to let you know you'z on my blog radar! I posted your giveaway... reluctantly! ;)

    http://designsbydawnmarie.blogspot.com/2011/02/marketing-tip-for-your-artfire-store.html

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  35. rockcreekcreationsFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I thought I already entered but i don;'t see my name, sO I'M trying it again! thanks!!

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  36. GabesszFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    So much and wonderful peaces!!!!! I love embrodery so I also want to play with you!

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  37. AlkymniaFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    ooooh! wooow! beautyful stones for embroiery!
    alkymniablack@libero.it

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  38. DVArtistFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    hey Juls, been down and out with this stupid lupus that wants to take over my body. I am fighting it but this hit has been difficult. Just checking email and saw your giveaway. If I don't win this one I am going to sit down and cry. :) I will try to post about it later today.
    Have a great day
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  39. danitFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Hi, I'm hope I'm not too late to enter your draw for this amazing prize. This is so generous of you. Thanks.

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  40. YvonneFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    GORGEOUS give away! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)

    ydacey@telus.net

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  41. CotyFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! Thank you!

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  42. DVArtistFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Hey Juls I am out of bed today for awhile. I wanted to let you know I posted this giveaway on my blog. Counts for two right???
    I linked back to you.

    I am back to my bed.

    Nicole/Beadwright

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  43. Craftymoose CraftsFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I hope I made it into the draw just in time...cabs are my thing..even black & yellow "ugly" ones!

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  44. BooBeadsFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Awesome giveaway!

    It only takes a creative mind to make those ugly ones into beauties!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  45. SharDon ExclusivesFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thank you for your kind words of encouragement regarding my sons surgery tomorrow. Thank you for praying for me and my children. The prayers from around the world are truly felt.
    God bless you,
    Sharon
    Goodness how I would love to bead each one of the goodies!!!

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  46. Wendy & Megan ChamberlainFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Oh a wonderful selection of 'different' beads, amazing give away. Just what I need to get those creative ideas going
    Wendy

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