Thursday, 15 September 2022

Giveaway

Lampwork beads giveaway

I cannot recall the last time I did a giveaway so I reckon that means one is long overdue.

The prize is this strand of lonelies. They're just leftovers and colour experiments; all are first quality beads.

Lampwork glass beads prize draw

If you'd like a shot at winning the beads all you have to do is comment on this post. I know, I know – leaving blog comments is long and arduous compared to liking and tagging on Instagram but it's only a few more clicks/taps and key strokes.

Please read the following before commenting:

• You'll need to give me a name in your blog comment for me to add you to the draw. If you're using a Google account to comment your name will show up but if your comment is anonymous I won't include it in the draw unless you've given me a name as part of your comment. You can use a real name, initials or something made up. Comments along the lines of "Would love to win, Jane B" or "Please enter my name in the draw - Mrs Tiggywinkle" are great. 

• I manually approve comments so don't be alarmed if your comment doesn't show up for a little while.

• Anyone anywhere can enter.

• I'll draw a winner on 22nd September and I'll announce who that winner is here on my blog so you'll need to check back to see if it's you. I'll then ask you to email me so I can get a delivery address from you.

Good luck!

Handmade lampwork glass beads by Laura Sparling

I'm thoroughly enjoying blogging again in this quiet corner of the internet – I feel like Ruth Goodman going back in time to live in a Stuart era farmhouse or something – and I really appreciate you joining me here. That's kind of why I'm doing this giveaway – it's a thank you for taking the time to come over here and partake in olden days technology all because I'm a moaning, contrary grump who is eschewing the noisy world of Instagram. I'm guessing about four people will enter this draw so your chances of winning the beads will be pretty high. 

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37 comments:

  1. Would love to win them. X

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    1. Good luck, Nicola! Thanks for entering. X

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    2. Well, I've never commented on a blog before but those beads 🤩

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  2. Beautiful beads, as always Laura. Love the green one in the middle. 💚

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    1. Hello and thank you, Anonymous. If you’d like me to put your name in the draw I’ll need a name. You can give me something like ‘Jane B’ or a made-up one. I just need something to identify your comment, is all. Thanks!

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  3. Your strings of lonelies always hold so much inspiration for what to make! I love to see them appear 😊

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  4. Lovely beads as always! It would be super to win them 😊

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  5. Love having a read of your blog .Would love a chance to win x

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  6. I love this collection of lonelies. I am admirer of all your beads. Hope to win!

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  7. Hi Laura! Long time, no comment. I hope you are doing well in your little shedio. Have you any cavies at the mo? I remember how adorable your little piggies were and the antics they'd get up to in your garden. The beads you have up for giveaway are incredible, beautiful, exquisite. As always I strive to get even a tenth as good as you some day. I know you aren't selecting the winner based on who sucks up to you the most 😉 I just really think your beads are grand and wanted to mention it in case no one has gushed over them enough lately. 🥰 (If I may, if it's not too forward, I also wanted to just add that I still miss your YouTube videos. I respect why you chose to remove them but damn, girl, yours were the best tutorial videos out there and now that I'm back at the torch full time after 10 years torchless I could use reminders on how to do things in the flame. ❤️)

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    1. Hello, Aimee!

      Nice to hear from you. I hope you're keeping well.

      I'm fine thanks. No, no guinea pigs and my word, I do miss them. It's just Nigel the cat now.

      Wow, ten years not lampworking? I hope you're enjoying melting glass again.

      Thanks for such a lovely comment. X

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  8. Hi Laura! I've always been late and haven't managed to buy your gorgeous lamp glass beads yet. Maybe now I'll manage to get your pearls this way. I hope my wish comes true now.

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  9. Hi Laura
    Would love to enter your giveaway your beads are beautiful many thanks Amanda

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  10. Love your beads and have been a follower on Instagram. Would love to enter the giveaway!!!

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  11. Hi,
    I would love to win your lonely beads.
    Julire

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  12. Finally, a giveaway on your blog! Your blog posts have always been great Laura. Please include me in the draw. Nemeadesigns (Mary)

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  13. I love your beads and these are just wonderful! Please can I enter your giveaway?! Georgina G

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  14. What a lovely collection of beads! I'd love to enter. Catherine D

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  15. Laura, I love all your beads, but the Lonelies are my special favorites!!

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  16. What a lovely giveaway! Your beads are always so pretty! SusanS

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  17. Annums12 love your work! Great beads!

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  18. Hi Laura, your beads are always lovely. I'd love to win them. Jo C

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  19. Wow, I just saw this and of course I would love to win them! I have been a fan of your beads for a while now. They are always very special. Janet R

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  20. Would love to go in the hat to stand a chance of winning those beauties, thanks! Nicky B

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  21. A very generous giveaway! I would love to give those beautiful beads a happy home 😊
    Jill P

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  22. I’m a first time reader but would love to enter the giveaway. My name is Renee S. Thanks for the opportunity. 😊😊

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  23. Those beads are truly beautiful. Its funny that they are "lonelies", when in fact they make a perfectly harmonic assemble. The color combination is definitely spectacular. It just looks like a happy day. :-) (-:

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  24. So talented Laura, your lampwork makes the most stunning jewellery, these beads are perfect, I'm full of ideas for my next projects. Sharon Edgerton

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  25. Lovely lonelies, would love to win these! Nat

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  26. Hi Laura, Love your beads and enjoy browsing your makes.

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  27. Thanks for the opportunity to win! I really enjoy following bloggers more than Instagram by the way. ;) At 53 I don't enjoy the fast past feel to Instagram, Tik Tok, or Snapchat. Give me blogs and Facebook and that's all I need. LOL

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  28. I love your beads! ❤️

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  29. Beautiful beads! I would love to win these!
    Kelly W

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  30. Thanks for this giveaway, Laura! A lonelies strand is such a fun way to spark creativity! Beth M

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  31. Hello I would love to win, thank you Tina G

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    1. Hi Tina. You've won the beads! Please get in touch via the contact form on my website or email me at laura@beadsbylaura.co.uk and I will get back to you to sort out delivery of the beads. Thanks! Laura

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  32. Ciao Laura! Sono ancora in tempo per giocare? Mi auguro di sì! Adoro le tue perle! Sono state sempre molto apprezzate nei gioielli che ho creato e poi regalato. Io ho un blog : www.piccolegioiediros.com
    Puoi vederle lì. Un abbraccio. Ros

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