The prize is this strand of lonelies. They're just leftovers and colour experiments; all are first quality beads.
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!
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.
If you're new to my blog, or if you've not been here for a while, hello! If you're viewing this on a desktop or a tablet you will see a sidebar on the right. (If you're looking at my blog on a smartphone, scroll right down to the bottom and tap 'view web version' to see the sidebar.) In that sidebar is a list of of my 'how to' blog posts, a link to all my Creation is Messy testing posts, my blog archive, and a very small list of blogs that I follow. Are you a blogger too? If so, give me a shout.
Would love to win them. X
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Nicola! Thanks for entering. X
DeleteWell, I've never commented on a blog before but those beads 🤩
DeleteBeautiful beads, as always Laura. Love the green one in the middle. 💚
ReplyDeleteHello 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!
DeleteYour strings of lonelies always hold so much inspiration for what to make! I love to see them appear 😊
ReplyDeleteLovely beads as always! It would be super to win them 😊
ReplyDeleteLove having a read of your blog .Would love a chance to win x
ReplyDeleteI love this collection of lonelies. I am admirer of all your beads. Hope to win!
ReplyDeleteHi 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. ❤️)
ReplyDeleteHello, Aimee!
DeleteNice 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
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura
ReplyDeleteWould love to enter your giveaway your beads are beautiful many thanks Amanda
Love your beads and have been a follower on Instagram. Would love to enter the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your lonely beads.
Julire
Finally, a giveaway on your blog! Your blog posts have always been great Laura. Please include me in the draw. Nemeadesigns (Mary)
ReplyDeleteI love your beads and these are just wonderful! Please can I enter your giveaway?! Georgina G
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection of beads! I'd love to enter. Catherine D
ReplyDeleteLaura, I love all your beads, but the Lonelies are my special favorites!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway! Your beads are always so pretty! SusanS
ReplyDeleteAnnums12 love your work! Great beads!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, your beads are always lovely. I'd love to win them. Jo C
ReplyDeleteWow, 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
ReplyDeleteWould love to go in the hat to stand a chance of winning those beauties, thanks! Nicky B
ReplyDeleteA very generous giveaway! I would love to give those beautiful beads a happy home 😊
ReplyDeleteJill P
I’m a first time reader but would love to enter the giveaway. My name is Renee S. Thanks for the opportunity. 😊😊
ReplyDeleteThose 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. :-) (-:
ReplyDeleteSo talented Laura, your lampwork makes the most stunning jewellery, these beads are perfect, I'm full of ideas for my next projects. Sharon Edgerton
ReplyDeleteLovely lonelies, would love to win these! Nat
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, Love your beads and enjoy browsing your makes.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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
ReplyDeleteI love your beads! ❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beads! I would love to win these!
ReplyDeleteKelly W
Thanks for this giveaway, Laura! A lonelies strand is such a fun way to spark creativity! Beth M
ReplyDeleteHello I would love to win, thank you Tina G
ReplyDeleteHi 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
DeleteCiao 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
ReplyDeletePuoi vederle lì. Un abbraccio. Ros