Oh my goodness, there were some great answers to last week’s contest questions, particularly about the “most unusual gift” you’ve ever received!
Some were hilarious and some were more serious, like Aik’s for example. Her most unusual gift was actually very special – a coin from the Ching-Dynasty that belonged to her Grandma!
And Carol received a gift from her amazingly thoughtful DH, that some called unusual, but it was actually the perfect gift for a lady who loves to sew!
Thank you so much to everyone for your comments and for joining in the fun.
This week’s giveaway is an adorable pair of dangle earrings that I’m calling “Nile River” – because the beads look like little pyramids! 😉
These “Nile River” Earrings feature gorgeous, dimensional, “pyramid-shaped” Czech Glass beads that are clear crystal with swirls of blue, green and pink. I’ve accented them with Swarovski Crystals in coordinating colors and all findings are sterling silver. They’re even prettier in person – with much more sparkle!
Measurements: approximately 1-1/2″ long – including the sterling silver earwires.
Contest Rules and How To Enter
This week, you will have up to four (4) chances to enter the weekly giveaway.
You can choose any or all of the following 4 ways to enter:
1st Chance:
Leave a comment answering the first weekly question: If you were stranded alone on a desert island what 5 items would you want to have with you?
2nd Chance:
Leave a comment answering the second weekly question: What is one TV show that you wish had never been cancelled?
3rd Chance:
Leave a comment telling me something you’d like me to write about in a future blog post.
4th Chance:
Leave a comment on any other post on this blog. It can be left on a recent post or an old post. There are over 160 posts – take a peek at the “Categories” on the right side of the page for choices. You can leave all of your comments today, or you can come back during the week to see what’s new and leave them then.
Please note: You do NOT have to tell me that you left a “comment” on another post. The blog program shows me all of the “comments” as they come in – so I do not miss any of them! 🙂
Of course, I’d be very delighted to receive as many comments as you want to leave, but only four will count as chances in this week’s giveaway.
The Boring Stuff . . .
You must be 18 yrs. old. After the completion of the contest, the name of the winner will be listed here. The winner will also be notified by email. If no valid email address is given at time of entry, or if winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen. The prize will be mailed by USPS First Class Mail.All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 06/21/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 06/22/09.
If you were stranded alone on a desert island what 5 items would you want to have with you?
I would want to have a hatchet (ever read that book?), a heavy duty sewing kit, a detailed book on survival skills, some yarn, and my knitting needles. I have to be practical AND suit my needs at the same time!
Nice Earrings!
Well, First I have to have Terry. O, get your mind back up on the ground! Terry is my McGuyver. He can make-shift anything, so between the two of us, we would be happy and survive.
I have to have books, a couple classics would be good.
A boat so I wouldn’t be stranded, but we might just stay there anyway.
My dogs, can’t be happy without them, but I am sure I could befriend some other critters that live on the island.
Deb. We have talked everyday since I met her more than a year ago and I don’t think I would like to lose contact with her…but you know she would have to bring 5 things too!
The TV show thing, thats rough because I don’t watch much and most shows that were cancelled were getting a little old anyway. I know there were a couple that I thought should not have been cancelled at the time, but they are so memorable that I can’t remember what they were!
write about the most unusual place you have visited in the town that you live in.
I would want shovel, axe, tent, a pot, and a lighter.
I love The Carol Burnett Show – comedy at its best.
I’d love to hear about connections with ones that have passed on.
I really wish that they hadn’t canceled the show Pushing Daisies- that one was a really gem. So cute and quirky!
I’d want sunscreen, water, lighter, radio and food
Maybe you can write more about etsy artists, love to read about them
I would want a survival handbook, a knife, a needle, my daughter, and my husband! 🙂
Which TV show never should have been canceled: Medical Investigation 🙁
I think you should write about really basic bead techniques, especially with wire. I’m a newb and need help 🙂
The five items:
– SPF 45 Sunscreen/lotion!
– a leatherman tool
– a firestarter
– an emergency blanket
– Les Stroud. 🙂
Show I wish had never been canceled… Firefly! Amazinnngg character development… swoon…
If you were stranded alone on a desert island what 5 items would you want to have with you?
I would want a knife, sunscreen, flares, matches, and clean water
What is one TV show that you wish had never been cancelled?
Reba that show was awesome! I miss it.
If you were stranded alone on a desert island what 5 items would you want to have with you?
1. The largest book collection known to man.
2. Lip balm
3. My kitty
4. Sodoku puzzles
5. Coffee
What is one TV show that you wish had never been cancelled?
The Muppets!
#3: I guess I would like to see you write about any tips or secrets to sourcing your jewelry supplies?
Stranded on a desert island
1. cases upon cases of snacks that don’t go bad
2. cartons upon cartons of cigarettes
3. lighters
4. mobile home
5. pills to end it all just in case I can’t take it
The tv show I wish they never canceled
Knots Landing
What I would like to see you write about?
Ways to tell the difference between a good piece of jewelry or if its just junk. What to look for.
Stranded on a desert island…with the sun and soft breezes and clear water…..
I’d love:
a digital camera to photograph the sunrise and sunsets and tropical fish,
a glass bottle that floats with a cork stopper to send my camera card or a letter….across the sea,
a pen and journal set to make notes and drawings and poems,
a telescope to see the stars and planets,
a frying pan to cook with….
A show that got cancelled that I really looked forward to seeing was:
“Mr. Sterling” with Josh Brolin, a very intelligent and well written show about politics and a young man in Washington D.C. who really cared about people.
What would I like you to write about?
I love to hear about YOUR answers to the questions you ask…these are fun questions, by the way!
If on an island I’d have to have with me
1. a knitting project
2. a book
3 sun protection lotion (fair skin)
4. matches
5 a long sleeve shirt.
There are actually a few shows I wish had not been cancelled
Mainly Gilmore Girls, The Nine, and Ed
Water,
Matches,
Knives
All seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cable!
I wish Seinfeld was never cancelled.
If you were stranded alone on a desert island what 5 items would you want to have with you?
1. toothbrush
2. first aid kit
3. food
4. knife
5. books
What is one TV show that you wish had never been cancelled?
Fear Factor 😀
Gilmore Girls shouldn’t have been canceled! Thanks for the chance to win these cute earrings.
Hi crystal!!! I didn’t forget you but I have been a little busy these days… (well, I go on).
I suppose I can’t have my family nor internet… mmmmmm My mobile phone for asking HELP!!! But if it’s only for a few days, I think I could survive with a good book, pen and paper and a little fridge!!!
Hugs and kisses!
Lovely earrings!
Well, here in Spain there is a great humorist called Buenafuente… I couldn’t believe without him! and his show!!!
If you were stranded alone on a desert island what 5 items would you want to have with you?
lots of food and water
all my knittng needles and yarn
a gallon of sunscreen
my dog oscar
a hachett
this way i might get a lot of knitting done
the somthers brothers tv show!
ten things that make you happy!
Five things: camera, notebook, pen, vitamins, book
Chuck may never be canceled!
My answer to the 1st question:
I’ll bring iphone, water, a tent, books, and a friend to talk to. 😀
My answer to the 2nd question:
TV show? Well, probably Friends. Does that count? 😛
My answer to the 3rd question:
What to write about? I hope you write more about how to make those sparkling accessories on one’s own. 😀
I would want a tent, blanket, lots of diet pepsi, sharp knife, and a radio with plenty of batteries!
I wish Friends was still on
If I were stranded, I would bring my fiancee, Wii fit, my TV, shampoo and toothbrush. Maybe sunblock would be a stowaway? 🙂
Thanks for the contest!
I wish ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ had never been cancelled. I love Marie, the crazy mother! 🙂
I am new to your page today, so maybe this is silly, but I’d love for you to write where to BUY your creations! Do you have a 2nd site where all these beautiful beads are?
I am a sucker for purple too…..
if i were stranded on an island, I would want:
my laptop with internet access
my iphone
my boyfriend
my bath and body stash
TV with satellite!
i wish HBO’s Rome had NEVER been cancelled. EVER EVER EVER!!!