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The Random Number Generator pulled out #18 which is..Pam from Cool Jewelry Design!  Congrats, Pam!  I'll be sending the bracelet and the April issue of Bead Trends to you shortly.  Thanks so much for everyone who blogged, tweeted, Facebooked, and commented.  You gals are great!

Giveaway Extended Till Tonight

Hey guys!  I've got lots to share with you about my trip to BeadFest Wire but that will have to come a little later.  I just wanted to put in a quick reminder that my giveaway for the Punalu'u Black Sand bracelet is ending today.  I'll be extending it until tonight in case you haven't signed up yet.  Here's the original post and PLEASE leave a separate comment for each way you entered the giveaway.  These comments will be put into the random number generator and a winner will be announced around 8pm eastern time tonight.  Forgot what you can win?  Here's a picture.

Punalu'u Black Sand bracelet

April issue of Bead Trends

Also, the giveaway on Indie Pretty's blog for the Honey Bee necklace is ending tonight as well.  That is a separate giveaway so please visit Ashley's blog to enter.  Enjoy your Monday morning!

Custom Orders

Starting a business is not an easy task but it's not without rewards too.  The ability to create as you please and get compensated for your creations is extraordinary.  I'm not just talking about compensation in monetary terms either.  The feeling of knowing someone likes what your doing and shows that by repeat business.  That's the feeling of satisfaction like, "hey, someone gets what I'm trying to do here."


I really enjoy doing custom orders.  Why?  Each one is a challenge.  Challenges can be a good or a bad thing but it's one that keeps you reaching for new ideas.  Usually people are looking for something they've imagined but just can't seem to find.  When you create their ideas into reality that is a satisfying feat.


Here's some special orders that I completed recently.

And I just had to include this photo of some bridal jewelry I did almost a year ago.  I love this picture of the bride and her sister goofing around.

I am so excited because I'm finally taking a lampworking class on Easter Sunday.  I've had all the pieces to get started for over a year now but I've hesitated because...well, I don't want to burn the house down.  Wish me luck!

And have you signed up for the giveaway yet?  I'm having a giveaway on April 12th for my  Punalu'u Black Sand bracelet featured in the April issue of Bead Trends.  I'll be offering this bracelet along with the April issue of the magazine so sign up.  Just tweet, blog, or facebook about the giveaway and come back to the original post to sign up.  Please leave a comment stating how you "spread the word" and followers get extra chances to win.  Make sure to leave a separate comment for each way you entered for the random number generator ;)

There's wonderful sunshine today so I must leave you now to take advantage of the good lighting for photos.  Have a great Wednesday!

Second Publication and Giveaway

Second publication?  What happened to the first?  Well, as some of you already know I was featured in Belle Armoire Jewelry's spring 2010 issue.  This was actually what I've been waiting for to have the giveaway but, unfortunately, I still haven't received my pieces back from the magazine yet.  So, we'll change things up a bit.

I was also featured in the April issue of Bead Trends for my Punalu'u Black Sand bracelet.  And I did receive the piece back from this publication so this will be our new giveaway prize along with the April issue of the magazine!  And here it is...

This piece is made with a large piece of Itasy Jasper, two Hill Tribe curved tubes, a few Swarovski crystals, and finished off with a silver charm from Mamacita Beadworks.  These pictures aren't the best so if you want to see this piece taken by a professional check out page 36 of Bead Trends April issue.  

So, we'll do the usual giveaway stuff.  Blog, tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway or become a follower of the Bei Mondi blog, twitter page, or Facebook page to enter the giveaway.  If you're already a follower just let me know for an extra chance to win.  I'll randomly draw a winner on April the 12th so check back to see if you've won!