My 'Lonelies' beads are all first quality. They are experiments, one-offs and leftovers from sets. This particular strand is 300mm long (12") and contains 41 beads - 20 patterned and decorated ones and 21 spacers. That's a lot of jewellery-making potential right there!
If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning this strand all you need to do is enter my prize draw. Regular prize draw entrants do read on as I've changed the prize draw rules ever-so-slightly. They are are as follows :
~ The draw is open to anyone anywhere in the world.
~ It's one entry per person BUT if you have a blog and you blog about and link to this prize draw post I will enter your name twice. Bonus!
~ To enter you need to leave a comment on this blog post. If you've blogged about this draw please say that you've done so in your comment and I will do the two name thing.
~ Please leave a name of some kind, be it your actual one, a nickname or your blog username - just something rather than an anonymous comment.
~ Entries need to be in by 7.00pm (UK time) on Friday 4th June.
~ All entries need to be made by commenting as opposed to emailing me. Commenting is really simple and you don't need a Blogger account to do so. Just leave your name in your comment and check back on 4th June to see if you've won!
Hi there, Love your blog and your beautiful beads!
ReplyDeleteDanielle C.
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeletei LOVE youre beads a lot!!! Wish you all the best. :-)
Greetings from Germany, Frankfurt
Nicole
Hi Laura, those are beautiful lonely's!
ReplyDeleteI really like the pink en purple flowerones.
Lovely!
Hu Laura,
ReplyDeleteyour beads are wonderful!
Love,
Arite
Love the beads
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty string of lonelies...I especially like the sweet little flower ones :)
ReplyDeleteHi Laura!
ReplyDeleteSo love your recent beads...especially those pink ones...as you say, must be the imminent nuptials! Keep up the amazing work!! Sarah (Devongem on Flickr)
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteI love lonely beads
Cheers
Lou - Lilyflea on Flickr
Son todas hermosas, me costarĂa mucho elegir alguna.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, I love your beads - so inspirational :)
ReplyDeleteNathalie
Your beads are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! Gorgeous beads there!
ReplyDeleteMary (nemea)
Beautiful lonlies and so many jewellery possiblities ot then I could just save them all for me to look at and admire :)
ReplyDeletePam
Your beads are just beautiful, and those lonelies look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've just blogged about your prize draw, :)
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely lovely :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's bumper bundle of lonelies! Put my name down please!
ReplyDeleteC.x
Your lonelies are stunning. My favourite ones are the black and white ones
ReplyDeletePlease enter me into the draw!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Kellie Cales
Beautiful beads... as always!
ReplyDeleteLesley
xx
Hi, I hope that I'll be the lucky one. I have had a loooooong day, and after one of whose I find it hard to relax and do beads on my own (beginner I have just done it some months). Maybe if I win the lonely I'll fine the inspiration to pratice some new tecnics..... well just writing about it, gave me the need for some toutch time :o)
ReplyDeleteCross my fingers or in danish... Jeg krydser fingerne!
Rebekka
Laura, Your beads are the best. What a pleasure to have some of your beauties over the pond. I will blog about your giveaway on Wait Just one more bead.blogspot.
ReplyDeletePlease enter my name too...lovely lonelies! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing giveaway! Count me in.
ReplyDeleteI always love your beads and this would be such a great opportunity to get a whole lot of them. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
xoxo
Laura
from BlueEyedNightOwl
Ooooh these really are delightful. If I could make beads like this, I would be one very happy lady! I'll have everything crossed on the 4th June.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Whoopee! Please count me in? I'm going to add a post about this to my blog later because I'm desperate for a Laura bead-fix.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to find my lucky horse shoe, four leaf clover and a black cat that doesn't object to my two dogs :-)
Please enter me twice to win all that gorgeousness, I've linked to the draw in my blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteOoooo these are stunning, please add me and I have blogged too
ReplyDeletehttp://kookiedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/laura-giveaway.html
loadsofloves Mel xx
As always, I would luv for these lonelies to find their way to my house!!! BEAUTIMUS : ))))
ReplyDeleteHow fab are these!I'd love to be included x
ReplyDeleteI'd love the chance to win your lovely beads!
ReplyDeleteTracy
These beads are gorgeous! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteScrummy string of lonelies you have there Laura. I would love to give them a home please x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beads Laura, thanks for the chance to win. I have also blogged here.
ReplyDeleteIf I am lucky to win I won't be in contact till the 11th when I get back off hols.
Beautiful beautiful beads, I look forward to following your work.
ReplyDeleteClair...xxxx
wow, your beads are stunning and I am now following your fab blog :)
ReplyDeleteplease enter me :)
Sharon!
Stunning beads as ever laura, please enter my name into the draw.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vx
Amazing as always!!!
ReplyDeleteI WANT these...there how bossy can one person be :)x
ReplyDeleteJan x
I always love your beads and writings. Please enter me for the draw :)
ReplyDeleteOh how fun it would be to win these beauties!! You have the most amazing beads!
ReplyDeleteRenee
GreenerMe Invitations
Please enter me laura and just blogged about them :) Oh and got my beads today stunning! thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteniky
Please enter me :)
ReplyDeleteI also bloged this on my blog here
http://0jewelrybyjessica0.blogspot.com/2010/05/enter.html
Thanks
Jessica :0)
These beads are so scrummy! I could make some fab bling things with some of those.
ReplyDeleteChicita
Those are gorgeus beads (never could spell that!)
ReplyDeleteNaomi T
:D
Gorgeous!! Drooling on my keyboard with the possibilities.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hi Laura...what a lovely selection of beads, please enter me in the draw, I also blogged about them as well.
ReplyDeletethanks
Elizabeth
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteLovely selection and variety of beads. Keep up the good work with beading and socks !! Please enter my name into your draw. Regards Kay Eyres
oof, the last few days beads have been especially gorgeous!! Love the Pecan Pie and Softly Softly sets. And right now my mind is bubbling with ideas for these lovely lonelies!
ReplyDeleteWill also blog about your giveaway <3
Yum. Thanks! Lauren.xx
Oooh fab selection of beads-I was going to email you this week about lonelies so I have all fingers and toes crossed!
ReplyDeleteCatherine
x
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beads as usual :)
Kelly G
What a beautiful selection of beads!
ReplyDeleteYum Yum Yummy Beads Laura! (as always)
ReplyDeletePs love your blogs
Karen Miller
Fabulous beads...would to be able to design with them...Thanks so much~~~~
ReplyDeletePam ~ klassyjoolz@frontiernet.net
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI, also blogged about your giveaway.
http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com
Thanks again!!!!
Hi Laura, I love your work. I bloged about the give away, and linked to your page.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI so love feasting my eyes on your delicious beads ... thank you!
Indigo :-)
Very pretty! Count me in! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove your beads and your socks. It would be very exciting to win.
ReplyDeleteYour Lonelies have such personality Laura Each and every one of them. They are treasures. Would just love to own some of your treasures :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so gifted
Cheers
Lynne
These are all beautiful beads!! I will gladly give them a new home!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the opportunity to win them.
Sharon(MoonRae)
Wow Laura - what a generous giveaway as a fellow lampwork artist I know the time and energy that goes into our trial beads - I have admired your for quite some time now - I will post your link on my blog and facebook fan page now! - Cheers Tania
ReplyDeleteWow what yummy beads. i would love to win some of those.
ReplyDeleteLaura - love your beads, always simple but exceedingly sweet and attractive!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for changing the rules of the lucky draw, giving non-UK residents a chance to catch up on the enrolment :)
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say that your beads are beautiful and I love the fact that you're testing all the colours - what a wonderful resource for lampworkers!
PLease put my name down for the prize draw. I will blog about it too at www.benjablue.blogspot.com.
Thank you
Kelly
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteYour lonlies are wonderful as always, truly inspirational to us 'still trying to get it right' glass melters out here. Please enter me.
Ta. Jacqui
Ohhh, love to win these. regards Stefanie
ReplyDeleteYour beads are so gorgeous. I would have such making some funky earrings.
ReplyDeleteeva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com
I love your little orphan beads! I've blogged about your giveaway too :)
ReplyDeleteWould love a chance to own these lovely, lovely lonlies.
ReplyDeleteJuliet
Lovely yummy looking beads. . . .
ReplyDelete:o)
Fiona @ Christals Creations.
Hi Laura, Wow, you're going to need a BIG hat for this draw :-)
ReplyDeletePlease pop my name into the hat!
Thanks, Claire (with the B&W fetish!)
OOOOh gorgeous beads! I've blogged a little bloggette. I've loved your work for a few years now :-)
ReplyDeleteKaye x
I have just found your blog and love your beads. Please enter me in. When I blog about you I'll nip back and leave another comment. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI love your beads and would gladly give them a new home if they need one :o) Please enter me into the draw and I'll keep my fingers crossed!
thanks
Sarah
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteYour wonderful set would come in so handy to raise much needed cash to pay for the new electrics in the village hall!
Best wishes,
Janet
What lovely beads!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the draw Laura!
Gill
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI love your beads, they are perfect!
This is an incredible opportunity. Good luck everyone!
cheers
Ana
I am following your blog and would LOVE to win some beads!!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth/Ribasus
One of my Etsy shops-
http://foret.etsy.com
Great, colorful work!
Gorgeous, as always! I love the variety :) I posted over at my blog about it too!
ReplyDeletewww.tropicalblonde.blogspot.com
~Kate
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteI love your beads! Amazing......
Please enter me in.
Cheers
Cristina Sousa
They are all so pretty, and I kinda love them all together in a strand, but what potential if you split them up...hmmmm...
ReplyDeletewow! what a generous bead give away! and I just love strands of orphans like this they are so much fun to work with! your beads are beautiful.....
ReplyDeleteNorma
What an amazing giveaway. Love your beads. I would love to be entered. I am following your blog.
ReplyDeletehttp://copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com
my email
copperpenny12(at)hotmail(dot)com
I am crossing my fingers.
What lovely beads. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win them!
ReplyDeletethepricklypinecone(at)hotmail.com
Just stopping by to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has entered the draw so far. Your comments are much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThank you too to everybody who has blogged about my draw - I'm trying to visit the blogs of everyone who has done so. :o)
Laura x
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteLovely set of lonelies!! How come my lonelies don't look like that!!! Such a good idea!!
Kathy:)
Glass Bead Art
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteLovely beads as usual, I've helped spread the word with a blog post ;o)
Jess
Fantastic beads! Would love a chance to make with those ;-)
ReplyDeleteAlison @ Blue Forest Jewellery
http://blueforestjewellery.blogspot.com/
Stunning beads as always. And I've blogged about it to (http://blue-box-studio.blogspot.com/2010/05/check-out-beads-by-laura-for-some.html)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful beads.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Alison
oooh fingers crossed- and twice because I've blogged xx
ReplyDeletehttp://talkingscrap.blogspot.com/
I came across your blog through averilpam's blog. The beads are so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beads - I have blogged about them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beads as ever Laura. I'd love to take them off your hands. :o)
ReplyDeleteFiona
Beautiful beads as always!
ReplyDeleteJo
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely lonelies - please may I be entered in the draw to win them ... thanks!
Clare E
Lovely lonelies! Please enter my name into the draw! Many thanks
ReplyDeleteCarole
Gorgeous as usual!
ReplyDeleteAbi
Lovely beads! Here is my comment, and here is my blog post
ReplyDeletehttp://copperdiem.blogspot.com/2010/05/here-is-another-fun-drawing-at-beads-by.html
Hello from sunny Tucson, Arizona:)
ReplyDelete-Jen
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeletevery gorgeous beads and a great giveaway! Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Michael
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteYour beads don´t have to feel lonely anymore. I will take special care of them, if you send them to me(-:
I blogged about your prize draw on my blog; http://loneringskaer.blogspot.com/2010/05/prize-draw-at-lauras.html
Your beads are absolutely wonderful Laura! I can certainly understand why my sister, Sooz Jewels says you are her favourite beadmaker. Those "lonelies" certainly won't be lonely any more if I was so lucky to win them!
ReplyDeleteLove Sandy
x
Hi Laura, just discovered your blog, I'd like to follow it and wouldn't mind putting my name down for the beads. I posted a little something on my blog about it. www.vivibijoux.com. Hope you like it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Please add me into the draw, i'd love to win them! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI would love to give your "lonelies" a wonderful home. I have also blogged about them!
ReplyDeleteCourtney
Have always loved your work and have started lampork myself now so can only aspire to be as good as your one day lol.
ReplyDeleteTanya :)
Oh man! What a gorgeous batch of beads!
ReplyDelete--Cathy G.
So hope I can win your wonderful beads. Will also post to my blog: www.beadsforbusygals.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just posted on my blog!
ReplyDeletebeautiful lovely lonlies needing a loving home.
ReplyDeleteideas for lumi beads, how about cim mango or any fruit salad colours.
any colours would be beautiful as always
love
Mand
What a wonderful giveaway - I have a nice home to offer...
ReplyDeleteThanks for being so generous.
Beautiful beads! I love lampwork beads, and those pink polka-dotted ones are just the sweetest!
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to give these lovlies a home.
Alice
thepetersons13@mchsi.com
Lovely beads! theyre so cute, reminds me of fairy tales <3
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh these are so cute and they would be so happy here in NY. lol I hope you have a great Memorial Day Wknd.
ReplyDeletePS I facebooked it!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin Prais-Hintz
Tesori Trovati Jewelry
http://treasures-found.blogspot.com
Your lonelies are lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd I would give them all good homes. Actually, lonelies or orphans are my favorite way to buy beads. So much yummy variety! Thanks for the opportunity!
Enjoy the day!
Erin Prais-Hintz
Tesori Trovati Jewelry
http://treasures-found.blogspot.com
This strand wouldn't be lonely with me over here in America! What a wonderful prize...I hope I win it. I came looking for cupcake beads...what a nice surprise this giveaway is!
ReplyDeleteJust click "RockerJewlz" for my contact info.
I would make the lonlies very appreciated, they just are so pretty. Please add me. Thank you
ReplyDeleteJo
jochrisbryan @gmail.com
I'd like to enter too :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy! I would love to give these lonely beads a new home so they wouldn't be lonely any more :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a luscious strand of beads. I would be so lucky if they came my way.
ReplyDelete--Lois
http://loismoon.blogspot.com/
Wow, what beautiful beads! They would not be lonely in my hands! :) Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always:)
ReplyDeleteJust blogged you as well!
Joy x
Those beads are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog
Rachel
Your work is so inspiring. I always smile when I open my emails to see a new laura blog. Thankyou for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your orphans are to die for! Please enter me in your contest.
ReplyDeleteI also blogged about the contest
http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/2010/05/contest-gorgeous-beads.html
blogbaby(at)comcast(dot)net
fab beads laura!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura
ReplyDeleteI love your beads, I can't stop looking at the gallery, I hope I'm the lucky one that wins the lonelies.
Keep beading
Diane xx
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI saw your prizedraw on Vivibijoux's website!
I would love to give those poor lonely beads a new home!!
NickleIckle
What a fun bunch of Lonelies. I would love to work with those. Hope I win. I will post about this on my blog.
ReplyDeleteAn ode to Lonelies..
ReplyDeleteA string of beads we are, we are,
On this lovely bolg you'll see...
We're looking for a brand new home
Where we'll make someone very happy.
Known simply as the "lonelies"
We're special, every one!
We're looking for a brand new home where we can have some fun!
Now we've had a conversation,
We've really thought this through
So listen to us Laura
For we'll share it now with you...
We've heard about a lovely place,
It really sounds like heaven.
We'd like to go there on June the 4th...
We'd like to live in Devon!!
Fab blog and website, Ellie Pep
those are such beautiful beads. i think they need to come live with me :o)
ReplyDeleteplease enter me in the drawing.
Wow Laura a prize like that is going to make someones day!
ReplyDeleteKaren Lorenz
I'd love to be placed into the draw for your wonderful lonelies strand Laura! Best of luck everybody!
ReplyDeleteLinz xxx
WOW!!! What an amazing giveaway. Please put my name in the hat!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
songbeads.blogspot.com
Oooh please please pick me, crossing fingers, toes and everything else!
ReplyDeleteFabulous beads as ever :)
ReplyDeleteNicky F
Please add my name to the hat for the drawing for that wonderful strand of beads. They will not be lonely with me, I promise to give them a good home. Thank you for your generous offer. Greetings from Florida, Regina.
ReplyDeleteI love your beads and I hope they make it to my house as they will not be lonely no more! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteStunning beads, please add me to the draw! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous beads! I would love to make some special creations with these lonelies.
ReplyDeleteClaireLS
Love the lonelies, love the luminos, thoroughly enjoy yourblog posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest opportunity,
Patty Tulip
Your beads are calling me to make them into something summery and flirty with a feminine accent, I would be delighted and proud to be the new the owner of these little treasures..... here is hoping.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, always lovely to hear from you. If you know me you will know that im totally obsessed with flower beads (lilyflea on flickr will tell you, i think i drive her crazy with my flower creations). Love those pink florals and the spotties! Thank you for entering me, Titsalenabumsquash on flickr
ReplyDeleteOooh lovely, lovely lonelies.....
ReplyDeleteWow what a collection please give me a chance, I have all my fingers and toes crossed
ReplyDeleteJeannie
LOVE your beads and receiving your fab email alerts. Thanks, Kirsty
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know your beads are gorgeous. They always sell out too fast for me to get any...
Take care. Kerry x
Beuatiful beads. Please enter me into the draw.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Kay
Hi Laura! I love, love, love your "Lonelies". They are just divine. I have posted your prize drawing on my blog.
ReplyDeleteBeth
Love your lonely beads! I think I should win these as I didn't win the euro lottery and these would be a great consolation! Very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteAnnie Childs
I'd love to win this string of lonelies, they look super!
ReplyDelete-Gail x
Beautiful lonelies - loving the spotty ones.
ReplyDeletehi Laura your beads are gorgeous ! keep on making them :) Lorna
ReplyDeleteI would love to give a new home to your lonely beads, my little dog Tinky loves them too. You are really the BEST Laura! Good Luck with You Move. Debra Farrell and Tinky
ReplyDeleteHello, Laura -- I would love to give your beautiful lonelies a new home here in Atlanta, Georgia USA. I know they would enjoy the trip !!
ReplyDeleteI'll be expecting them--
Gayle
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeletePlease enter me for your draw prize. Your "Lonelies" are spectacular!!!
Cheryl W.
You are my inspiration to beading! Love the lonelies, they would not be lonely at my house!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Canada!
I always find your colors and designs so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Julie Beverstein
Toronto, canada
I'd like to enter please. I always come late to the party because of time differences.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Hi laura
ReplyDeleteLovely lonelies! So pretty and very inspirational
best wishes for your move
Anna
As always, beautiful beads leaving other bead makers with plenty of inspiration. You're a glass wizard!
ReplyDelete- Christina
Beautiful beads - I've been an admirer for a while but never quick enough to buy!
ReplyDeleteJess
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteMonths ago I just happened to find your blog by Googling "cupcake" beads and the most beautiful picture popped up of your beads. What an awesome gift you have to create such beautiful little art pieces. Thank you for entering me in your giveaway. JazzyNM, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Such lovely beads, I'd love to give them a good home :)
ReplyDeleteSarah
Laura- love your work- so detailed, so lovely- I buy from you always and its tricky since I live stateside USA , live in a totally different timezone & work I manage to snag some of your best work.Just wish the exchange rate was to my advantage.Love ya gal!!! Good Luck in the move! Ohh and Hiya Chris.
ReplyDeleteMari, USA
Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'd love to scoop up these beauties and parade them around Los Angeles. Thank you for all your wonderful work.
Barbara M.
Laura, I think your beads look beautiful so I'd love to play with the "lonelies" and see what purdy things I could make ;)
ReplyDelete- nicola
Love your bead designs!
ReplyDeleteI regularly follow your blog postings and wish you all the best moving.
Please enter me into the draw.
Best Wishes
Jenny
Creative Crafter UK
Laura, I think your lonelies look lovely and I would love to be able to see what purdy things I could craft from them! ;)
ReplyDelete- nicola
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always - would love the chance to win some beady goodness!
oooh more lovely lonelies :)
ReplyDeletewould love to adopt these!
Lucia
Laura, You are such a talented lampworker! A true inspiration to those of us who are beginners.
ReplyDeleteLeslie Felton
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteas the previous comment said -you should call them 'lonely lovelies' = )
the pink flowered one looks like its been carved from jade -i suppose there is pink jade or stone of some kind. very sweet!
M.Tan
Hi Laura lovely beads,everytime I look at my green and yellow bogey ball beads I think of the fantastic days tuition I had with you (for all the good reasons of course...)I think when anybody goes to someone for a tutor day for the first time they worry they won't get on but you are one of the funniest people I have met and wished I lived nearer to you so I could book a weekly tuition slot.As Im sure it's the only way I could ever progress.
ReplyDeleteKaren Stickney
Your beads as always are lovely as is your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteYour beads are an inspiration. I've commented on your work on my blog. Cross fingers I win them...I'd love to seen some of your work in person.
http://glassbead.tumblr.com
Kathryn
Beautiful 'lonelies' Laura. I could do lots of things with these!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne Newman
Your beads are simply stunning! I would really love to be in the prizedraw since theese beads are one of a kind and that is the only kind of jewellery that I make :)
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