Monday, September 12, 2011

Blessed beyond belief!

I am really and truly overwhelmed. A few weeks ago, I received an email from Michelle Mach, telling me I had won a Fall Challenge kit. When the package came, I was extremely intrigued by the contents. Nothing that I normally use, but I do so love a challenge, so I told her I'd be thrilled to enter the challenge.

Look at this great mix of stuff! Some lovely Vintaj pieces.


A very unusual vintage lucite piece. I hope you can see the clear spot in the upper right corner of it. It's truly unusual.

The big spiral button is the other vintage piece. Don't you just love that orange oval?? I am curious as to what I'll come up with! :)

That was not the end of the surprises, however.  I also got a beautiful package from Karen over at Baublicious. Check this package!
 Can you believe the handmade paper and box??

Look at those stunning freeform earrings!  And if that wasn't wonderful enough, she also included those lovely pendant pieces. The one on the  left has a Canadian penny in it. The one on the right has that great tree shape on this side,

and this soft mix of color on this side. Can you see the cloth in the background? Yep, she did that too! Karen, I just can't thank you enough for this box of color.

And, one last thing, but certainly not the least.  I was notified that I was the winner of a torch from Beaducation!!! Oh, I'm so gonna need ya'lls help on that one! Never have I held flame in my excited little hands. And the first thing I want to find out is if it will make me some of those yummy enamel beads from Barbara Lewis over at Painting with Fire!
I feel wonderfully blessed and thankful. Now I need to go watch the safety tips for this baby!
Blessings, Shirley

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13 comments:

  1. rockcreekcreationsSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Oh man! I"m a bit jealous right now. I really wanted that torch! My hubby would make me memorize the safety tips and maybe tattoo them to my forehead, but I thought that torch would be sooo cool! Lucky you!!

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  2. KayzKreationzSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I love the challenge beads you won. And congrats on the torch win. I was hoping it would be me. But I know you'll really enjoy it.

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  3. coffeeaddictSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Truly happy for you! Can't wait to see what you do with thw torch.

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  4. DaviniaSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    That's wonderful, a bit like Christmas getting gifts in the mail. Like you I haven't tried torching, it scares the living daylights out of me, but I'm going to try and overcome my fear as I would love to torch some copper. Enjoy your lovely gifts.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Oh my gosh! You have gotten all your surprises for the rest of the year~ hope not!

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  6. Marian HertzogSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with the stash! Be careful with the torch!

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  7. Therese's TreasuresSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Congratulations Shirley, what beautiful treasures you have received. I have never used a torch, but it is on my things I want to learn list. Looking forward to seeing what you creat with your challenge pieces.
    Therese

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  8. Donna@soakinginmustard.comSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    So nice to know someone who actually won a giveaway & a very deserving winner too! Cannot wait to see what you do with everything. My head is spinning and I'm not even a beader. Teehee. Have fun Shirley. Peace

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  9. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Oh girlfriend I am overjoyed for you!!! Yes I love the orange oval (of course) but I am too thrilled to support you in your enamaling!!! I can not wait to see what you do! (ummmm washers could be fun...just an idea!)

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  10. ShirleySeptember 13, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Ok, so if I can learn to use the torch without burning down the house, I'll see if I can make some goodies for you sweethearts who posted here!

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  11. Sally AndersonSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I am so excited for you, Shirley! All this goodness all at once. WOW! I am most interested to see what you do with the torch. Good luck w/ that and please do not burn the house down! I'm sure you'll make some awesome pieces!

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  12. ShelSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Congrats on all the goodies! Love those free form earrings and pendants - how beautiful!!

    Happy creating for the challenge - it's gonna be a fun one! Oh, and have fun w/your torch!

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  13. CindySeptember 16, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Hi Shirley...my goodness what a LUCKY week for you! I am so happy to see that you won! That swirl button from Michelle's stash is really cool. And I love the pendant with the Canadian penny in it...how did she do that, resin? And that torch is amazing!!!! I was slow to feel comfortable using my torch, but it isn't so bad as long as you're careful. I use mine on a honeycomb brick that is placed on an old, large cookie sheet....and I'm sure you have an extra cookie sheet around! I'm afraid that I don't think the torch can be used for enameling, I doubt the heat is enough. Barbara uses MaPP gas and a Hothead in her workshops (or a stronger torch). I"m not the expert but I think that would be about right. Can't wait to see what you do with your new goodies!

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