Feedback Needed… Polymer Clay Bead Give Away

“I cannot tell you how lovely it was to receive Cindy’s beads. So intricate and meaningful! Felt like it was my birthday!” ~Jocelyn-C

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Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2010!!! One of my goals is to always be coming up with creative ways for you guys to spend more time actually applying the polymer techniques that you learn from my video tutorials.

And in line with this goal, I would love to get your feedback on a bead giveaway idea that I’ve been thinking about launching.

Basically, there would be a monthly draw where one lucky winner would receive a gift package filled with polymer clay beads that I’ve made.

jocelyn c

I cannot tell you how lovely it was to receive the package of Cindy’s beads. So intricate and meaningful to me! Felt like it was my birthday! Thank you Cindy. For the memory so special, for the effort, for the art, and for you. Can’t wait to use those beads in the lanyard. They are spectacular, so perfectly finished. I am having trouble putting them down, they feel so soothing in the palm of my hands. Much fondness, girl!

To participate in these regular bead giveaway events, you would send in photos of beads or jewelry that you have made… projects based on, or inspired by, pre-selected video tutorials at the library.

The photos and descriptions of your work, would be displayed here at the blog for everyone’s enjoyment, inspiration and discussion.

elizabeth k

What a surprise I got to see the photo of my ear rings posted here at your blog. Learning the techniques and applying them like with these ear rings is what I recently joined for and have appreciated the videos, thank you. I hope it enthuses your other members to put their work in too. Thanks for the comments and thanks for thinking enough of my little effort to put in here.

Today what I am looking for is a sense of whether this would be of interest to you guys. If there are only a handful of takers that would participate from month to month, then it probably would not work. So I am really hoping to hear from as many of you as possible.

If you don’t like this idea, or if have reasons for not wanting to participate, I want to hear from you too. If you have questions about the details, let me know what they are. And if you have constructive suggestions on how ensure this giveaway meets it’s main objective, please do share your thoughts.

The main objective is to give you guys yet another incentive to spend more time making stuff with your clay. A reason to play.

klaykisses

Hello to all… Merry Christmas (late) and Happy New Year to you and your family Cindy. I have been terrible towards the end of this year. I have not made any time for Cindy or her videos. I moved the end of October and just finally unpacked the very last box. I have a whole craft room to myself now with a door and everything. Anyway… for the start of the new year my goal is to watch your videos every Friday and actually make what you teach. I have done quite a bit in the past and was doing really well. But then… life got in the way. I miss you! I promise, I will be a good girl the new year and will not miss a thing. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to all the excitement you will bring in the new year.

So everyone… please let me hear your thoughts, opinions, suggestions, votes and ideas about this new bead giveaway idea. I’m excited to do it, if you guys are willing to participate.

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I have FINALLY started to explore more on the sight.. I was so excited to see Cindy doing tutorials with the Wilton Gum Paste Flower Cutter Set, I had my husband at Walmart looking all over for this set for me for Christmas.. YES they do carry it at some Walmarts.. It was a bit ironic since I had printed it out on my Michaels wish list the day before Cindy posted the poinsettia tute. I too was not a flowery person but as I sit at my computer this morning I have seven sculpted Roses in front of me.. I cant wait to make the dogwood flowers.. I do believe that alot of Clay Artists think alike… I wonder what I will think of next, just to see Cindy doing a tute the next day on that very same idea…. It must be true great minds think alike…I am so glad we have Cindy because I might be able to think of a great idea, but Cindy actually makes her great ideas come to life..Thanks Cindy you are the best….

For your convenience, I’ve put together an index with links to all of the articles in this Bead Giveaway Article Series:

Article #1: January 1, 2010: Feedback Needed… About a New Polymer Clay Bead Give Away Idea: “I cannot tell you how lovely it was to receive Cindy’s beads. So intricate and meaningful! Felt like it was my birthday!” ~Jocelyn-C

Article #2: January 8, 2010: The “Win-Some-Polymer-Clay-Beads” Giveaway Contest is Going Ahead: “Not only an inspiration and incentive, but wow, the chance to win beads made by Cindy too!” ~Tiffany-M

Article #3: January 15, 2010: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Starts Today – Step 1) Submit Photos: “If you could, please post pics of the prize beads we are eligible to win.” ~Jocelyn-C

Article #4: January 22, 2010: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Update – Happy Dance Side Effects: “Posted my pics of watercolour beads on Facebook… now people are asking where they can buy my jewellery. Yay!” ~Silverleaf

Article #5: January 29, 2010: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest – Step 2) Post Your Comments: “Wondering where the entry pictures are… I was thinking you were going to start showing them last week.” ~Freda-K

Article #6: February 5, 2010: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest – 24 More Photo Entries: “How long into February will you accept pictures for Contest #1? Is it too late for me now?” ~Phaedrakat

Article #7: February 12, 2010: 42 More Photo Entries for the Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest: “Isn’t it wonderful the feeling of achievement when something turns out like it should.” ~Carole-H

Article #8: February 19, 2010: The Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest is About to Wrap Up: “Your contest gave me the incentive to try different techniques that in the past I didn’t consider.” ~Susan-D

Article #9: February 26, 2010: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway: And the winner is… Lupe Meter: “All I can say is that I am glad to be included with this talented bunch of artists!” ~Lupe-M

Hi Susan – I just sent it you so please check your in box.

And just a note for anyone else who needs my contact info, you can use the return email address for the Guest List Newsletters you receive each Friday. If you are not subscribed to this newsletter and want to be, follow the link by my name.

Hi Cindy,
I’ve finally been able to take some pictures for the contest but I need your email address now to send them. This has been so much fun.

I made a light box out of a transluscent/ opaque plastic storage box (Rubbermaid or Sterlite). It is the same concept as the cardboard box with cut out windows. The plastic filters light so not ned to cut windows. Put lights on the sides, outside of the box. I am currently taking a Photo shop class, the instructer suggested doing the same thing with a plastic milk jug, take the picture through the opening at the top m of the neck, where the lid had screwed on. I will try and take pictures of both and send them to Cindy.

@Maureen, Yes, you could use your scanner to “take” photos! I have done this when I was out of batteries for my camera. Lay a piece of fabric or color paper on top of your beads and then place the scanner cover and scan. This way you can have a nice background too.

Sure I think posting and sharing is a great idea – even if I don’t win. LOL!

You guys ROCK! Thanks for all of the incredible feedback everyone! I posted an update about this contest and answered specific questions, at a brand new post. The link by my name will take you there.