Posts Tagged ‘bead contests’

Congrats to Bead Dreams winners!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Rings & Things has sponsored a category in the Bead&Button show’s Bead Dreams competition each year since 2006.  We want to share the good news about this year’s winners:

Congratulations to 3 Bead Dreams winners who get hefty Rings & Things prizes!  Bead Dreams is Bead & Button’s “juried competition of exceptional bead artistry from around the world.”  We sponsored the Objects & Accessories category, which was brand-new this year!  Bead Dreams defines it as “a non-jewelry item or accessory, including, but not limited to, purses, shoes, sculpture, or wall hangings in any bead-related media.”

Here are the winners and their creations:

1st Place (Prize:  $300 Rings & Things gift certificate)

Satoko Toyoda's "Sparkling Treasure Chest"

Satoko Toyoda's "Sparkling Treasure Chest"

2nd Place (Prize:  $200 Rings & Things gift certificate)

Heidi Kummli's "The Fortune Teller"

Heidi Kummli's "Fortune Teller"

3rd Place (Prize:  $100 Rings & Things gift certificate)

Melissa Grakowsky's "Ceremonial Headdress"

Melissa Grakowsky's "Ceremonial Headdress"

Do you suppose their creations will be featured in an upcoming Bead Dreams calendar?

Bead Dreams calendar featuring 2008 winners

Bead Dreams calendar featuring 2008 winners

Enjoy a shopping spree on us, winners!  We’re looking forward to seeing more great entries in next year’s competition :)

DON’T MISS OUR June-July giveaway:
* in our online store, find a fave product & review it there, then…
* …leave a comment about it at the contest article in our blog
* On August 3, five winners will receive coveted Rings & Things gift certificates!
* Enter often & see if you win!

Contest: Rings & Things goodie-pack lottery

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Here’s another great idea that came from talking with one of our readers.  (In this case, thanks go to @Rockcreekcreate on Twitter!)

Exciting news: every month, we’re going to hold a lottery right here on the Rings & Things blog. Here’s how it will work:

  • At the beginning of each month, I’ll announce a new lottery.  (That’s what I’m doing right now, hint hint.)
  • You enter by leaving Replies, also known as blog comments.  Comment on any post(s) this month.
  • At the end of the month, I’ll randomly draw 2 names to receive surprise goodie packs!

These packs will include a themed selection of Rings & Things stock.  Of course I can’t tell you now what they’ll contain, but an example might be a bunch of items for making bracelets, or maybe a variety of beads in ocean colors.  You never know. :)

Leave your replies here to be entered in our Feb. 28 drawing!