“A Bounty of Bead and Wire Bracelets”
“A Bounty of Bead and Wire Necklaces”
Hi Ho Silver
When recently reviewing these two books, it felt like I was back in the “Old West.” I wasn’t out capturing outlaws to collect a bounty. But, Lark Books had awarded the readers an abundance of fun, fast jewelry projects. One was the Nexas bracelet which captured carnelian beads in intertwined jump rings. Another was the Fiesta necklace utilizing a bountiful color combination of beads.
One doesn’t need any esoteric supplies, just a desire to create. The instructions for the stylish cuffs, bangles, charm bracelets, pendants, etc., all are very well laid out. Whether your trigger finger is bent out of shape, or your but is sore from spending all that time in the saddle seat, these books will pique your interest. Soon you will be at your workbench and on your way to exciting new conquests.
Oooo - I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteRobin Christensen - robinkay2u@gmail.com
I really enjoy these reviews. They make full use of the wonders of the English language.
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ReplyDeleteWire working is what I am teaching myself now. This book will help!
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I would love to win also. Thanks for the great reviews. Amanda Carriere beadandcompany@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove to win the 500 series of books contest! I would share them with the Bead Society I belong to here in Toronto.
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DeleteI would love to win these books,so many people are switching to digital and CD's for books now but there is just something special about having a "real" book. I can always use inspiration and guidance. I also did not know about the book reviews on this blog, I am sure this will help in the future. thanks for the opportunity and the info!! dorilvn812@cs.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great contest. As an admirer of the book series, i have always wanted to submit my artwork but never have because i have always been working at jobs which left me little time for my art. These books are such an inspiration, yet I have never had the extra funds to spend on them. This year i made the change to quit my full time employment so as to devote time to making things...funds are still tight but i have never been happier in my life. These books would be a great reward for following my heart...and art! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great series of books. I agree with a previous poster--there is nothing like having the actual printed book right there in your hands. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the jewellery books Lark Books publish. They are inspirational and for a metalsmith living in a small city in rural Ontario, they keep me up-to-date.
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed and used the Lark books. I may well have a few of these but I have many 'beady' friends that I can share them with if I have duplicates. moon2bead (at) charter.net
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Lark Books! I have a couple of them and am very impressed with them. I am trying my hand at more metal works so any help I can get from some awesome Lark books would be great! And I also live in Missouri! :-)
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Linda Mays
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Sounds like an awesome series! My daughter &I would love for inspiration.
Heather Matwe
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Larks Books are an amazing series that I recommend to everyone I meet. It showcases some amazing artists and their work. I have 2 of the 500 series books, Rings & bracelets and they are so inspiring! I would love to explore more of the series.
Lori Coffelt
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Thank you for this review. I have been eyeing this book and all of the books in the 500 series. What a great addition they would make to my collection. I would be thrilled to win it. Merry Christmas.
Lark's "500 Series" books are such good inspiration for both new and experienced artists and craftspeople; I'd love to win this group of books! Thank you for the opportunity to enter. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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Wow! What an awesome give away! These books would be treasured in my home! I just love learning!
ReplyDeleteA set a of Lark books would be amazing and perfect to get any "stuck" jewelry designer out of their funk - like me :) charlene@gossamerbijou.com
ReplyDeleteLark books are constantly inspiring!
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Lark Books are always my favorite. The color, the paper the content....I always know when I buy a Lark book, it will be a great one!
ReplyDeleteI desperately need more inspiration. Work has been draining this year and it has kept me away from my art. A set of the Lark 500 series would give me something to spark my creativity again.
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I would to win this, it's cold and snowy and I do some inspiration !!! Thanks for the wonderful reviews!!!
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Would love to win this, LOl. LOVE see above
ReplyDeletelike everyone else would love to win a box full of inspiration, now if they could send a housekeeper along with the books, I would have the time to be inspired. Can't think of a better way to start the new year.
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This has been a tough year from me - with rare & sever medical problems and recovery from a bad car accident. I'm trying to regain inspiration and excitement for new projects. Randi Spiegel - randi000@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteInspirational problem solving for a herd of turtles in a bucket of mud.
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DeleteI have a couple of the Lark Books. Each and every one I have or have seen is an absolute beautiful book. I treasure each that I have and would love to win this collection. Thanks for the chanace to win such a great prize!
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I would love to win the Lark Books. I just love looking a beautiful pictures of incredible works of art. They are such an inspiration. cougarridge2002@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteDear Razine, thank you for yet another fabulous review and contest. All fingers and toes crossed, but I'll be thrilled for whoever wins! Merry Christmas! Bonnie :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the books to take me to the next level of creative inspiration. Thanks for the chance. luckysammy1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWould love to have the books to stimulate creative design thinking. Jon Lovegren jon@jewelrybyjon.com
ReplyDeletePlease enter me to win the set of Lark 500 series. I already have several and love flipping through them. Joanne jbast@jbast.com
ReplyDeleteMy mother passed away just after Christmas a few years ago and my Dad passed last year on Father's Day. I've been really uninspired for awhile now and I know that winning the books will definitely bring on that Excited anticipation I always feel when faced with new ideas. At the least, a merry holiday and Happy New Year to you, yours and everyone here! Michele Stewart, michele@mikicatdesigns.com
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What a great prize!
Ok, I'm in! What are the chances of my winning this? Of course we would all like to get this but only one will. I could give a reason for wanting it like some others but really I want it because it's FREE!
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This set of 15 of the 500 Series books would become a great library addition to my bead storefront.
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Hi and happy holidays, Razine! Acquiring this set of fifteen 500 Series Lark books would be a really happy thing to have happen to me during this sad holiday season. I would be very grateful and use them all the time for inspiration and enjoyment. Thank you for netering my name into the hat!
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Devora Evgi
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Having recently retired, I now have much more time to devote to working in my studio. The Lark Library would be an excellent addition to my collection of metalsmithing books and will help to inspire me to create new and different works. Please enter me in the draw. Milt Fischbein, Calgary Canada milton@mfmetalarts.com
ReplyDeleteI am intimidated by wirework. I am hoping that I can finally be able to make beautiful creations by winning these wonderful books.
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Kristin Vaughn
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I would like to win as I usually end up spending my extra money on beads rather than books. I have one of the Lark 500 books from several years ago, and would love to have more of them, but my budget usually only allows either beads or books, not both. I've really enjoyed the 500 book that I do have, it is a great source of inspiration and "how did they do that?"
And I had absolutely no problem entering this contest from your instructions in your email to the beading groups. I really don't understand why so many others couldn't figure it out!
Thank you for offering this chance to win the Lark 500 books, they are some of the most inspiring that I've seen!
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