30- Minute Necklaces- A giveaway!
30-Minute Necklaces: 60 Quick & Creative Projects for Jewelers by Marthe Le Van is available through Lark Books. A 136-page paperback book, with interesting and thought-provoking projects that should each only take about 30 minutes to create. This is my kind of beading book, especially since I don't generally like to take a lot of time to create my designs!
I love the inspiring projects, and the fact that there is a little bit of everything, for the beader or the metalsmither. The projects are clear and easy to understand, and the photography is stellar, showing an overall shot of the finished piece, and a nice close up for each piece.
A few of my friends are in this one as well, Erin Strother (who I'm sure you've seen in Stringing magazine) and also author Brenda Schweder!
I have one Author-signed copy of this book, and am giving it away! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post! I will draw a random comment to win, on Sunday evening, Oct 31st! Happy Halloween!
Hi Lorelei, I am always on the look out for fast easy and pretty projects (emphasis on fast and easy!). I would love to win this book!
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It looks like a fun book and 30 minutes - great.
ReplyDeleteoh oui j'adorai recevoir ce livre ! merci de cette très bonne idée et happy halloween également , cécile
ReplyDeleteWe are always looking for fun & quick ways to get creative, but get some kind of instant gratification too!
ReplyDeleteWould LOVE to review & work with the projects in this book!
Great price!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a super fun book, and since I don't really have many (2) jewelry making books, I could definitely use it :)
ReplyDeleteI'll bet there is lots of great inspiration within the pages of this book. Thanks for doing a give away! Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteHey, that looks like a good one to have. I like the idea of creating something in 30 minutes or less.
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thepetersons13@mchsi.com
I love the necklaces on the cover, so I'm sure it will have many more fabulous ideas!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
The book looks great! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!!
ReplyDeleteTotally my type of publication. If I don't finish it in one sitting, it often goes to the back of the pile and then it usually ends up being deconstructed and/or reassembled.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteI love your jewelry-making style.
ReplyDeleteLooks and sound like an interesting and informative book.
ReplyDeleteAs a relative beginner to putting jewelry together I am always looking for that next book and project to teach me something new.
Totally count me in! :3
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! <3
We're all looking for ways to save time! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletesounds great Lorelei, thanks for the opportunity! Vicki
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome. I will keep my fingers crossed. swopemelmel@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThat looks Great!! Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book. And let us know when you are visiting Ornamentea in Raleigh - would love ot meet you
ReplyDeleteTami
30 minutes - just my speed!
ReplyDeleteIt will be so fun to win this! Looks interesting. Thanks for doing this Lorelei.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this book!...I don't get anything done in 30 minutes...well most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. 30 minutes would be nice and quick and think of all the creating that would get done. Looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Sounds like it's a great book! Thanks for doing this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win something fun! I'm always looking for new inspiration!
ReplyDelete30 minutes? Maybe even I could complete a really cool necklace. =)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book - just right for inspiration. Thanks for offering this giveaway
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. 30 minute projects thats my time limit as I have an attention span of a nat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! Looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteShannon
Fun! Sign me up! Thanks Lor!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of this book. It might just be what I need to keep me from being so fussy (therefore taking FOREVER) when designing ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat for short attention spans! I would love a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteFunny this is your give away as I was looking at the book today on Amazon.... maybe i wont have to buy it???
ReplyDeletePlease add me to the list of people who'd love to win this book! I'm just starting out & my fledgling jewelry library needs all the help it can get! Thanks much for making this available! --SallyA
ReplyDeleteOoooh! I'd love to have that book!
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This looks like a delightful book to own. Love the idea of designs that are quick to complete.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this one, it looks interesting...thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteCount me in.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and happy halloween everyone and good luck.
Thanks, jeannie
This would be great addition to my growing crafts-related book collection as I've just started to learn jewelry making and haven't got any books about that yet.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful book idea and a great concept for a future beading challenge! A BEAD-a-THON..create something every 30 minutes! Ok..maybe not. But thanks for the opportunity at a chance to win this selection.
ReplyDeleteI love looking through jewelry design books...such great inspiration! Thanks for doing such a nice giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book!We don,t get really good books here in the UK.Cheers,Anne.
ReplyDeleteCount me in! Thanks for the chance to win the book!
ReplyDeleteThe projects may be quick but from the cover they still look elegant and not rushed.
ReplyDeleteoh my...i would sure put this prize to good use :)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks fun! I like collecting jewelry making books almost as much as collecting supplies! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
I'm tossing my name into your virtual hat... Looks like such an awesome book to have :D
ReplyDelete~Rose
Looks like a fun book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and have a great weekend!
What a fun! To have a contest on Halloween!!! This looks like a great book for people like me that get distracted or uninspired by a project that is long and drawn out (except for those meditative bead stitches - like spiral… Could count beads like that with some good friends, food, music and wine for hours!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance at winning!
More Treats ! yay - Love a ood book : )
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the book-- looking for new and quick ideas.
ReplyDeleteBeth
I would so LOVE to covet this book! I get so caught up in over thinking my designs , it takes me for ever (!) to make a piece!! I devour inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I LOVE your blogs! So fun!! :D
Wonderful! Please draw my number. Malin
ReplyDeleteOh Lorelei ~ thanks for this giveaway. I soo-ooo need some tips on speeding things along. Maybe this is just the thing to do it!!
ReplyDeleteI am pretty new to your blog, but you do some awesome work! I am a follower and I admit it. :) have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHow cool...during the school year 30 min. is about all I have in terms of free minutes in a row. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI always love new books!
ReplyDeleteWow your own private bead show and buy. Lovely choices you made. Please enter my name into the drawing for this book that looks totally interesting. Safe travels and Happy Halloweekend...
ReplyDeletePlease enter me----looks like a fun book!
ReplyDeleteMeant to be? Surfing and recognized your name on Andrew's blog and saw Keith's array of beads (fan of his too). Which brought me to this book giveaway....what a wonderful idea!!
ReplyDeleteCheers from the Great White North.
Enter me, wishing for a win.
ReplyDeleteVikki
You have the coolest give-a-ways!!
ReplyDeleteooooo.. I so need another book to add to my collection:)
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too many jewelry books. I'd love to add this to my small but steadily growing collection.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I am so new to beading and this book would be fantastic to have!! I love your blog and your creations. You are my go to person when I am looking for ideas!!
ReplyDeleteOh, there's nothing more inspiring than a new book! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteA really nice giveaway! Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteSofia
This would be great.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
What a fun looking book. I don't believe I've seen it in any of the bookstores. Would be great to have a copy! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this opportunity.
Enter me only if it is international! XD
yvantis[at]hotmail[dot]com
You are always so generous! Thanks Lorelei!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun book! Thanks Lorelei!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween! The book looks fun. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHey L, I'd love to win this book for my library~~I've got the beads, I need some inspiration. Hope your weekend is going great!
ReplyDeleteQuick and easy is always fun, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love Martha's work!!! and thank you for sharing this with your readers. I did not know about he new book.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. It looks like it will be great inspiration. Hope I get picked.
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