Take our design challenge!

March 17, 2011

[last update, May 2nd:
designer entries added at the bottom–scroll down!
Grand Prize winner to be picked this week]

Take our design challenge!

(PS: while you’re all waiting for the entries to be posted at the bottom of this post,
enjoy our last design challenge featuring glass bezels!)

The theme is brushed copper beads, look at ’em:

Brushed copper beads

Design challenge! Satin-finish copper beads

We think you’ll love these: They’re gorgeously shiny… fun to touch…

and we like how people’s faces light up when they see ’em at our bead shows!

Here’s how to enter:

  1. Leave a comment below.
  2. Get an extra entry in the drawing: Link from your blog to this post. Share this post in Facebook or Twitter.

Then, wait for an email from me: One week from today, on Thursday, March 24th, I’ll do a drawing & pick 15 lucky participants. I’ll send those 15 people a packet of these satin-finish copper beads.

They’ll have 1 month to provide photos of the jewelry they make with these beads. Out of all those entries, Rings & Things will pick a Design Challenge winner to receive a surprise pack of our jewelry supplies! So enter now, tell your online friends, and get thinking–what will you do with a bunch of brushed copper beads? Doming? Sawing in half? Image-transfer solution? Patina’ing? Hole punching? –Dave at Rings & Things–

Update, March 29th: Yay! Winners! Here’s the list of the lucky 13 people whose names were drawn:

1. Penny Neville,
2. Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp,
3. Erin Prais-Hintz,
4. Erin Strother,
5. Francine Vorbeck,
6. Jenny Mac,
7. Amy,
8. Kristi Bowman,
9. Melissa M,
10. Kym Hunter,
11. Tina Lawrence,
13. Laura Staley,

The design entries keep coming in…

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243 Comments

  • Reply alicia March 17, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Oh fun… I have ideas already!

  • Reply Sandi James March 17, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Wow, those beads make my mouth water! The ideas are flowing!

  • Reply Sandi James March 17, 2011 at 11:27 am

    /// shared on fb

  • Reply kate gardenghi March 17, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Love it! I see SO many possibilities!

  • Reply Penny Neville March 17, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Dave these are gorgeous, copper is one of my favorite metals to work with. I am crossing my fingers. I shared on Facebook as well.

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:11 am

      3/25/2011: Hi Penny, you are a winner! I’ll contact you for a mailing address to send you these beads. Congratulations! – – – Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply Deborah March 17, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I love the texture that they would add to pieces! I can see them paired up with many things. First thing that comes to mind is Viking Knit!

  • Reply kate gardenghi March 17, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Just posted on FB!

  • Reply Donna Ingram March 17, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I would love to join in on this fun. Sounds exciting !!!!

  • Reply Lubica Vinicenko March 17, 2011 at 11:36 am

    please, please, pleeeease! I need them all for my soldered jewellry 🙂

  • Reply Melissa Lloyd-Fillier March 17, 2011 at 11:42 am

    I love copper & those beads are gorgeous! It would be a great privilege to be chosen to create a one of a kind piece with them.

  • Reply Stacie Bebber March 17, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Gorgeous beads! Those would be fun to play with!

  • Reply Melissa Lloyd-Fillier March 17, 2011 at 11:43 am

    also sharing on facebook

  • Reply Juli March 17, 2011 at 11:44 am

    These look really fun. Copper is one of my favorite metals to design with.

  • Reply Connie Eyberg March 17, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Awesome Dave! I love the warmth of copper. I’m up for the challenge ~ bring it on! lol

  • Reply Cindy Gimbrone March 17, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Love the rosey color of the copper – reminds me of spring!

  • Reply Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp March 17, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I love these!! They look like they would be perfect for patinas!! I must get my hands on these!! lol

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:12 am

      3/25/2011: Marie-Noel, you’re a winner too! Expect me to contact you for a mailing address to send the beads to you. Congratulations! – – – Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply Valerie March 17, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Love the finish and color!

  • Reply Connie Eyberg March 17, 2011 at 11:59 am

    There is now a link to this page on my blog sidebar and I did a short confusing post to point it out. I am anxiously awaiting the bead show in my area. I have my list and I’m checking it twice. Happy St. Patty’s Day! Connie
    PS – Did I mention I love Copper?

  • Reply Eleanor March 17, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I’ve been pondering working with copper, especially with the rising silver costs.

  • Reply Carol Fox March 17, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Ohh I could do awsome things with these. I really love them. I have facebooked and blog linked you, can you tell how much I want them lol

  • Reply Helena March 17, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    What a fun challenge! I love the rustic look of brushed copper, it would be so fun to get to play with those beads! I’ll put a link up on my blog, too 🙂

  • Reply Antonietta March 17, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    They are lovely! Thanks for this opportunity. Just posted on facebook!

  • Reply Zuzu March 17, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    the beads are stunning, and very usable in steampunk jewellery and art. I like… added to facebook

  • Reply christine B March 17, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Ooh! I love copper!
    Posted on FB, and on Twitter!

  • Reply Heather M March 17, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Copper has warmth and depth of character- and ther tecture of these are so inspiring!
    FB’d the link. Good luck everyone!

  • Reply summer March 17, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Would love to have these, adding to my facebook as well!

  • Reply Debbie La Rue March 17, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Yipppeeee!! Count me In! Thank you for the fun Opportunity!

  • Reply Elisabeth March 17, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Would love to win – LOVE copper!

  • Reply Christy Herpin March 17, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I’ve been crazy for copper lately. So crazy that I went to Stine’s and bought a copper pipe (ring size 8, woo), and some 4 gauge solid copper grounding wire this morning. (The guy who cut it for me was looking at me like I was loony!)
    Also tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/silver_slivers/status/48480227445309440
    and blogged: http://silverslivers.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/rings-things-brushed-copper-design-challenge/
    It’ll show up on FB too, in an hour or so.

  • Reply Karen Dougherty March 17, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Hi,
    I’m loving the copper beads. Hope I win!

  • Reply Marge Beebe March 17, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Ohhh, they would be really fun to work with!!!

  • Reply Lody March 17, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    These are yummy-licious beads – I’m drooling! I’m sure these are soooo much fun to work with.

  • Reply Kim Geiser March 17, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Yippe Skippy I would love to play with these copper beauties.

  • Reply Charlene Anderson March 17, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I’d love to give this a try. I love copper!

  • Reply Jennifer Cameron March 17, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    I love those and may not wait for the drawing to just buy some!

  • Reply Linda S March 17, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    LOL… you’ll have to show us what you make. I get my copper wire at the hardware store, too. Now I’m going to have to take a closer look at the pipes. 🙂

  • Reply Frann March 17, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Copper lends great warmth to all jewelry. I’d love to incorporate these beads in new designs and introduce fans of my work to the wonderful copper hues!
    Posted on my Blog: http://armoredheartsmaille.blogspot.com/2011/03/rings-and-things-blog-partner-challenge.html
    And in My FB feed, tagging yours! http://www.facebook.com/Armored.Hearts.Wearable.Art

  • Reply Cristina March 17, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Oh boy! Oh boy! I just fell in love with those copper beads!
    I have been trying to get some copper beads here in Portugal, but it’s not easy and they’re usually not half as drool-worthy gorgeous as these!
    I Twitted: http://twitter.com/#!/Sunshine_Cris/status/48496258452692992
    Shared on FB: http://www.facebook.com/SunshinesCreationsPt
    When I write a blog post about it, I’ll come let you know!
    Wish me luck!
    🙂
    kisses,
    Cris, from DeCris Creations – Blog
    DeCris Creations on Artfire

  • Reply Linda S March 17, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I blogged…
    http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com/2011/03/do-you-use-copper-in-your-designs.html
    I hope I get some of those yummy beads to play with. 🙂

  • Reply Maria Setiawan-Allen March 17, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Me me!! I’ll tweet it right now!! 🙂

  • Reply laura Staley March 17, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I used some brushed copper beads with this set,
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/58082863/autumn-tree-of-life-with-copper-mookaite
    and blasted them slightly with my torch to turn them bright red. The wire I used was reclaimed from an electric lawn mower my son found by the side of the road. Must have overheated, because it has a brilliant red finish!
    I’d love the chance to work with more of the brushed beads. Maybe with lepidolite,, unakite, Soo Chow jade, or something interesting like that.
    http://facebook.com/creativejewelrydesignsbylaurastaley

  • Reply Jennifer Radtke March 17, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Love them and love the idea for this. The ideas are flowing through my mind right now. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Reply Lisa Hamilton March 17, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I love copper and these components are simply divine! I hope I get to do this 🙂
    I will RT this and post on my blog later

  • Reply Rock Wear Diane March 17, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Oh, this is an awesome contest! I have been working with a lot of copper lately, and brushed copper would add an interesting new dimension!

  • Reply Lisa Garcia/ Bella Boutique Jewelry March 17, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Posted to Facebook. I would love to design something beautiful with these beads! 🙂

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:13 am

      You got picked too, Lisa! I’ll get in touch with you today to ask for your mailing addy. Cheers! —–Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply Laura Smith March 17, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    I would love to accept this challenge! I love copper!

  • Reply Must-Haves Jewelry March 17, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    starting to use copper and those look awesome!

  • Reply Lori Bergmann March 17, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Ooh! I love these and am definitely up for accepting your challenge! *Ü*

  • Reply Barbara Talaska March 17, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Beautiful beads, can’t wait to run my fingers through them. Shiny cooper bits, endless possibilities.

  • Reply Lori Bergmann March 17, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    And I just posted about it to my FB page here:
    http://www.facebook.com/AshlynDesign?ref=sgm
    Thanks so much! *Ü*

  • Reply Claire Goverts March 17, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Those beads are wonderful. Of course it helps that I adore copper.
    I posted the link to my blog (via the share button here), and I also used the share button on FB to share there.
    http://justanotherbead.blogspot.com/2011/03/take-our-design-challenge.html

  • Reply Candy Stribling March 17, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    I love the warmth and reddish tones of copper, from the color of a new, shiny penny to antiqued ones. These beads are beautiful and would be just the right accents to any jewelry design.

  • Reply Beth Shea March 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Ooohh, fun stuff to play with…cannot wait!

  • Reply Belinda Saville March 17, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Nothing beats the warmth of copper! Count me in 🙂 I would love to have the chance to work with these beautiful beads!

  • Reply Kelley Pounds March 17, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I absolutely love copper! Love working with it, and I love looking at it. The beads are gorgeous!

  • Reply Lody March 17, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Blogged, tweeted & shared on FB.
    Blog: http://lodysbeadworks.blogspot.com/
    Tweeter: HaverhillStudio
    FB: Bead Embroidery

  • Reply Kelley Pounds March 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Posted on my Kell’s Creations Facebook page, so that means it also went out on Twitter! 🙂

  • Reply Alexa White March 17, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I’ve got some turquoise or coral and an unopened jar of patina-ing gel I’ve been wanting to try.

  • Reply Stephanie Gascon March 17, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I love working with copper beads! You have an awesome selection pictured. 🙂

  • Reply Suztats March 17, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Sounds like a whole lot of fun! I love copper!

  • Reply Renee March 17, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    WOW! Just purchased $50.00 worth of copper beads & wire yesterday and can’t wait to get started. I love working with copper and sterling silver wire twisted together.

  • Reply Della March 17, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Would love to be in this challenge, I love Rings & Things and I get many of my supplies there. There has been a time of two that I even used the disign ideas for insperation for a piece of jewlery that I have sold. I have been working with copper for some time and some of my best pieces have copper in them. Thanks for the chance.

  • Reply faye March 17, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Oh my! these are soooo pretty – off to share!

  • Reply faye March 17, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    I tweeted (TwistImagine) and FB’d!

  • Reply Donna March 17, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Love, love, love copper and these are especially beautiful.
    Would love to make something!!

  • Reply Erin Prais-Hintz March 17, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    I have been addicted to copper beads since the moment I started beading. I am drawn to the size and shape and finish of these. I love the rustic charm. I also love that I can usually patina beads like this. Thanks for sharing such swag!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:14 am

      The swag is headed your way, Erin! Your name got drawn. Looking forward to seeing your creations with these fun beads 🙂 Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply danielle murphy March 17, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I would be honored to play with these beads in my ring designs

  • Reply danielle murphy March 17, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    I would be honored to use these amazing beads in my ring designs .. they inspire me from the picture alone

  • Reply Laney March 17, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Copper! One of my favorite metals! I would love to get my hands on these beads and make something WONDERFUL 🙂
    Will be sharing this on Twitter and FB right after I hit “submit comment”

  • Reply Jill @ Liv'nGood Jewelry March 17, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    posted to twitter (which will bounce over to my FB) and to my Jewelry Makers Group on FB

  • Reply Shannon C March 17, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Love these Dave! I hope I am one of the lucky winners!
    Shannon C

  • Reply Mellisa ~ ChinookJewelry March 17, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    They look like great components to play with!

  • Reply Shannon C March 17, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I shared on facebook as Shannon Iko Chomanczuk.
    Thanks for the chance to win I can see so many things I could do with these!
    Shannon C

  • Reply Tracey Knaus March 17, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    OhmyLANTA! Those are DE-Liteful…De-GORGEOUS! personally…patina &nwirewrapping would be in order! OH MY!

  • Reply Janice Everett March 17, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Love, love, love these 🙂 – would love to get my fingers on this bunch to create something fun!

  • Reply Erin Strother March 17, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I love copper! Hope I win!

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:16 am

      You won, Erin! You’re one of the lucky 15 🙂 –Dave–

  • Reply Vickie March 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    How exciting! Love working with copper! ;-D

  • Reply Karin March 17, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Oh! How fun!
    I’m IN! If you pick me:)
    Can’t wait to see the outcome of all these ideas!
    Karin

  • Reply francine vorbeck March 17, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Gorgeous beads, the color is AWESOME~ I blogged about it as well!!! Also on FB

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:17 am

      Hey Francine, guess what…? Your name got picked, thanks for Facebooking, blogging, and commenting here. I’ll get in touch today for your mailing address & get these great beads into your hands! – – – – Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply Jenny Mac March 17, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    Oh wow, these beads are incredible! I LOVE LOVE LOVE copper! I can already see designs in my head, I’d love to have the chance to make them for real! Woohoooo!

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:19 am

      Looks like you’ll get to try out those designs, Jenny, because YOU ARE A WINNER! Your name was drawn…and I will get in touch with you for your postal address so you get these beads a.s.a.p. 🙂 Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply Patty March 17, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Oh memememememe …..please?(*crosses fingers AND eyes)

  • Reply Norma March 17, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Beautiful. Have ideas already.

  • Reply Lori March 17, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Copper beads + silver clay = Fabulous Possibilities! 🙂

  • Reply janet trieschman March 17, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    These are fantastic!

  • Reply janet trieschman March 17, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    I blogged about this offer http://craft-connection.blogspot.com/2011/03/copper-bead-challenge-rings-and-things.html

  • Reply Lisa Petrillo March 17, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    I love copper! I’m betting I could make some pretty stuff with this generous stash! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  • Reply Lisa Petrillo March 17, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I just shared on Facebook for a second chance:
    https://www.facebook.com/LisaAPetrillo/posts/141951605871718

  • Reply janet trieschman March 17, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I posted on facebook

  • Reply janet trieschman March 17, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I posted on twitter

  • Reply Kelly March 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Please include me in the drawing. I’m already imagining all the gorgeous things I could make with those gorgeous copper beads!

  • Reply Charlene March 17, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Wow! so many options! my mind is racing with ideas! thanks!
    I FB, blogged, and twittered/tweeted?

  • Reply Amy March 17, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I was just thinking of all the things that could be done with the copper – just like the suggestions mentioned… OOooo! It would be so much fun to play with them!!!
    I might have to leave some of them just the plain, beautiful shiny copper, though… it’s such a gorgeous, rich color!!
    Fun!
    Thanks for offering this!!!

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:21 am

      Amy, you can do anything you want with these beads. Why? Because: You have won ’em. You’re one of our lucky 15 winners! Expect a note from me today asking for your postal address…I’ll get some brushed copper beads into your hands as fast as humanly possible 🙂 Dave

  • Reply Carole March 17, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Pick me, pick me! I will blog also.

  • Reply Jean March 17, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    I so love working in copper.. love the patina it develops.

  • Reply Shannon March 17, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    I LOVE the brushed copper and use them all the time!

  • Reply Kristie Roeder March 17, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    I would love to design something with those beads!
    I’m going to go share on my FB page and my Artisan Clay fan page!

  • Reply Kristie Roeder March 17, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    I shared!

  • Reply Sharon Palac March 17, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I just love the warmth of copper, esprcially after a good patina! I will blog this weekend in conjunction with my Rings and Things goody bag giveaway! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

  • Reply Lori March 17, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    shared on Facebook and twitter. thank you!

  • Reply Diane Ballum March 17, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I would love to receive the copper beads! Got all kinds of ideas already! Thanx for the opportunity to win them!

  • Reply Dee March 17, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    ooooo, very pretty!! I’ve posted to my blog, tweeted and posted to facebook!

  • Reply Cristi Clothier March 17, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    Did someone say copper? I love copper!

  • Reply Susie Weaver March 17, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    There’s something about copper that speaks to my soul! It looks great and sets off many natural stones, and that’s where my heart want to create. Good luck, everyone! I can’t wait to see what pretty things flow from this challenge!

  • Reply Lisa Caryl March 17, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Drool Drool….I LoVe working with copper, and I shared on Facebook!
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/lisathomacaryl

  • Reply Linda Landig March 17, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    I would so love the opportunity to design with these luscious beads.

  • Reply Linda Landig March 17, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I would love to have the opportunity to design jewelry with these wonderful beads!

  • Reply Linda Landig March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    I shared this on my Facebook business page: http://www.facebook.com/lindalandigjewelry

  • Reply staci L. smith March 18, 2011 at 12:19 am

    Those beads are beautiful!!!! I would love to create with them.

  • Reply staci L. smith March 18, 2011 at 12:21 am

    I shared on facebook too!

  • Reply Joy Joyner aka GoddessJoy March 18, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Yes please! I’m a copper fiend!!

  • Reply Courtney Breul March 18, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Yes please! I have blogged about it also.

  • Reply Courtney Breul March 18, 2011 at 1:07 am

    I put it on my Facebook page also.
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beads-By-Breul/179733132064722?ref=ts

  • Reply Nadya Parfyonova March 18, 2011 at 1:56 am

    Do you take international beaders? If yes, I’ll be glad to participate!

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:25 am

      Привет Надья, ты выиграла! Пожалуйста ожидать электронной почте от меня сегодня. (я буду просить твой ​​почтовый адрес.) Поздравляем! — Dave —

  • Reply Jennifer March 18, 2011 at 2:40 am

    I would so love to get my hands on some of these beads! I love copper – such a versatile material!

  • Reply Jennifer March 18, 2011 at 2:42 am

    And I put in on my FB page, too! Gotta blog later!

  • Reply Elisabeth March 18, 2011 at 3:01 am

    I put it on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beads-for-Busy-Gals/104432549617439?ref=ts

  • Reply Gretchen Coats March 18, 2011 at 4:31 am

    I would love to participate in this challenge! The brushed copper is so pretty!

  • Reply Adrienne Campbell March 18, 2011 at 5:24 am

    I really like these brushed copper beads and I would love to get a chance to play with them!
    I’lve blogged and included a link here: http://adriennedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/rings-and-things-design-challenge.html
    and posted it to my Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/adriennejewelrydesigns

  • Reply Heather March 18, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Sounds like fun.;-)

  • Reply Judy Glende March 18, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Copper is my favorite metal to work with….there are so many possibilities for those great beads!

  • Reply Heidi March 18, 2011 at 6:04 am

    I linked it to my Facebook page!
    http://www.facebook.com/expostfactojewelry

  • Reply Heidi March 18, 2011 at 6:05 am

    I’ve got a big batch of Liver of Sulfur just waiting to be used 😀

  • Reply Jacinta A. Meyers March 18, 2011 at 6:23 am

    Oh, these are gorgeous! Am looking forward to seeing what people will make of them. 🙂
    Have blogged about it, too, for the extra entry. Hope my luck hasn’t run out!

  • Reply Jacinta A. Meyers March 18, 2011 at 6:26 am

    Have also posted the link on my Facebook page. 🙂

  • Reply Jacinta A. Meyers March 18, 2011 at 6:28 am

    Have also posted the link on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jamberrysongs-Creations/104311836276638?ref=mf#!/pages/Jamberrysongs-Creations/104311836276638?sk=wall

  • Reply Deci Worland March 18, 2011 at 6:40 am

    I love copper and would love to take part in this.

  • Reply Deci Worland March 18, 2011 at 6:50 am

    I blogged http://gemtrails.blogspot.com/2011/03/design-challenge-at-rings-things.html

  • Reply maneki March 18, 2011 at 6:51 am

    Those beads look so lovely. Nothing beats the beauty of copper and brass. I’d love a chance to win if they travel this far!

  • Reply maneki March 18, 2011 at 6:52 am

    And I’ve blogged about it on both of the blogs. 😉

  • Reply Holly March 18, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Oh, goodness, I *soooo* love copper! To win this would be wonderful 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity!

  • Reply Deci Worland March 18, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Shared on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=197933196904455&id=1230244871

  • Reply Holly March 18, 2011 at 6:53 am

    And I’ve just FB’ed it to my personal page 🙂

  • Reply Deci Worland March 18, 2011 at 6:53 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/paints12/status/48759629131419648

  • Reply Pencio March 18, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Wow, I love the copper color ! I’m going to share on facebook.

  • Reply Deb A March 18, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Awesome beads!I already can see designs dancing in my head!

  • Reply Shirley Moore March 18, 2011 at 8:15 am

    What a lovely collection of beads! since I’m a beadweaver, I think my approach to using them may be a little….different! thanks for the challenge!

  • Reply Sarah March 18, 2011 at 8:18 am

    A comment from me, and jsut about to chare on facebook too 🙂

  • Reply Just A Tish Designs March 18, 2011 at 8:18 am

    OH!! Enter me please 🙂
    I blogged about it –
    http://justatish.blogspot.com/2011/03/rings-things-design-challenge.html
    tweeted it
    and Facebooked it!!!
    This is exciting! Thanks for a chance to win!

  • Reply Frann Ramales March 18, 2011 at 8:20 am

    I just tweeted this link and tagged you. 🙂

  • Reply Kristi March 18, 2011 at 8:21 am

    These beads are gorgeous! I would love the chance to design with these.

  • Reply Erin Winslow March 18, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Have Tweeted, linked on Facebook and have already gotten the attention of another artist-friend who makes jewelry! 🙂

  • Reply woodthrush March 18, 2011 at 8:30 am

    Yes, please enter me also. Would love to try designing with the copper beads.

  • Reply Colleen March 18, 2011 at 8:34 am

    They look excellent!!

  • Reply Gail March 18, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Oohh, these are gorgeous. Love the color and texture. It would be great fun to design with these. Will post on facebook.

  • Reply Lana Kinney March 18, 2011 at 8:45 am

    Wowza i just love copper it is my fav component to work with. thanks TTFN:)

  • Reply Clara Tebeau March 18, 2011 at 8:46 am

    what a sweet bunch of beads…. the imaginations goes while as the creative button turns on so many things i can create with this beads, copper is a hot item know and it can be combine with so many things….thinking summer copper and teal….besides the chance to win…you guys are the best!!!1

  • Reply Lana Kinney March 18, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Here is my face book link
    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/

  • Reply Lana Kinney March 18, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hi i’m back i also added the giveaway to mu blog
    http://somethinguniquebylana.blogspot.com/2011/03/soooo-many-giveaways-whats-girl-to-do.html

  • Reply Cynthia March 18, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Would love to be a part of this challenge!

  • Reply Karen Green March 18, 2011 at 9:16 am

    These are BEAUTIFUL beads! I just love them. 😉

  • Reply Eveline March 18, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Oh enter me PLEASE…:) It would be great fun to design with these. Will post on facebook an my Blog. http://www.crystaltinker.blogspot.com
    Thank You…:)
    Eveline

  • Reply deEvadesign March 18, 2011 at 10:22 am

    I love copper! It would be great to be in this challenge!

  • Reply Melinda k Orr March 18, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Copper….it’s the majority of my designs….heat patina, cold patina, brushed, shiny, etched, hammered, stamped…a little or all of the above! Group it with ceramics, glass and other metals… I would love a chance to put these into something totally new! Thanks for the opportunity~
    Check out some of my pieces on Etsy at http://www.orrtec.etsy.com and new concepts on my blog http://www.orrtec.blogspot.com

  • Reply Michelle March 18, 2011 at 11:37 am

    I love copper! These are beautiful! I’d definitely like to play with some new patina solution I picked up at a show.

  • Reply Melinda k Orr March 18, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Added post and link to my blog, facebook and twitter!

  • Reply Dita March 18, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Yeh! I love copper. I am excited to join this project and tweeted and face booked already. I am going to put it in my blog too, Dave. Thank you.
    Dita.

  • Reply Kathy March 18, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Excellent beads, lots of inspiration from that bunch of beads 😀

  • Reply Kristi Bowman March 18, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Ok I’ll give it a try!! Count me in and I’ll share it on my FB page too!

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:27 am

      Facebook? You’re on! Guess what, Kristi, your name got picked 🙂 You can expect a note from me later today asking for your mailing addy — I’ll get these nice copper beads to you right away! Dave

  • Reply Carol Dillman March 18, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Love copper and I have never been in a design challenge before. So why not give a newbie a chance.

  • Reply Mosaic Magpie March 18, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    How fun is this giveaway. You supply the beautiful beads we may win. We get to play with them, supply our creativity and maybe win something in addition to the beautiful copper beads! Copper is such a versitle metal that can be as comfortable with jeans or black velvet!
    Thanks for such a unique giveaway!
    Deb

  • Reply Elif March 18, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Yay, I love a good challenge. I’ll link to this from my tumblr, facebook and twitter accounts:
    http://www.facebook.com/sevgijewelry
    http://ajewelersjourney.tumblr.com/
    @jewelersjourney
    good luck everyone 🙂

  • Reply Kristi Hall March 18, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Beautiful beads. I would love to make something with those.

  • Reply Kym Hunter March 18, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I really like the spool bead! All of them are very nice and I would really like an opportunity to create some jewelry with them. Please count me in!

  • Reply Darlene Jones March 18, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Oooh! Copper is my FAVORITE!!!! What a great group of beads to play with.
    Count me in too!

  • Reply Nancy M March 18, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Oooo la la- add my name to the drawing! I would love to create something with these beauties.

  • Reply Loretta Carstensen March 18, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    I love copper, and these beads are wonderful. I have blogged about your contest on my blog, and will post on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks for the fun chance to win these beads.

  • Reply Melissa M March 18, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Cool….love copper beads and would love to get to create something out of them, and of course, would love to win 🙂

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:28 am

      You did, you did, you did win! Congrats Melissa. I’ll pop a note your way today, to get the address to send these beads to. Enjoy ’em! – – – – – Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply Shelby Foxwell March 18, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I’m sure these beautiful bead DO bring a smile to faces…they are bringing a smile to mine! Gorgeous! I’d love to have a chance to create with them!

  • Reply Melissa M March 18, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    blogged it 🙂 http://melissameman.blogspot.com/2011/03/rings-things-design-challenge.html

  • Reply Melissa M March 18, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    shared it on facebook

  • Reply Melissa M March 18, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    tweeted it!

  • Reply Linda Coppolino March 18, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I’d love the challenge!

  • Reply Kym Hunter March 18, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I forgot to mention that I posted on my blog at
    http://kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com/

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Hi Kym!
      Thanks for the blog mention, we appreciate that!
      And…
      You know what?
      You won!
      I’ll get your postal addy from you later today 🙂
      Cheers!
      —–Dave—–

      • Reply Kym Hunter March 25, 2011 at 9:06 am

        Yippee! Thank you, I’m so excited! 🙂

  • Reply Teresa Knipp March 18, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    copper is my favorite metal, I would love to build a piece around this finish

  • Reply Andrea March 18, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    Oooh, ooh! Pick me, pick me!
    Please 😀

  • Reply Chelsea Jones March 18, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Sounds like an exciting challenge… I want in on the fun!! 🙂

  • Reply Mary Tafuri March 19, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Dave- Omg I love this. Can I enter?

  • Reply Maureen Martinek March 19, 2011 at 6:01 am

    I could use these in several of my upcoming designs. I love the different textures and shapes too.
    Here’s hoping I get some. If not will they be for sale anywhere?

  • Reply Zeba Collection March 19, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Hi, love copper and specially brushed copper. Count me in please.
    I blogged at http://justmy002worth.blogspot.com/2011/03/brushed-copper-beads-design-challange.html
    Shared it on FB http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1574131365180&sk=messages#!/zebacollection
    Shared it on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/zebacollection

  • Reply Tamara Robinette March 19, 2011 at 8:40 am

    This looks like fun! What great beads. Will share on Twitter and Facebook

  • Reply Judy Anderson March 19, 2011 at 8:52 am

    Find a penny, pick it up. Light it on fire and make beautiful beads. I’m in!

  • Reply Chris Franchetti Michaels March 19, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Oh, these are fun. I’ve been working with the gold plated versions and love them! I’ve got some ideas for the copper, too . . . . 😉

  • Reply Tina Lawrence March 19, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Those copper beads are gorgeous. I haven’t really done anything with copper but would love to try it!
    Tina

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:31 am

      Hi Tina, now you’re getting your chance because your name got picked! You’ll have an email from me today, to get the right address to send brushed copper beads to 🙂 Dave at Rings & Things

  • Reply linda demko March 19, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Just love the copper beads. They are so pretty and warm.

  • Reply Jenny Vidberg March 19, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    I love to use copper so it would be fun to have the opportunity to try these beads.
    I have bloged about it and linked to it on Facebook

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:35 am

      Grattis, Jenny: ditt namn valdes! Jag kommer att skicka dig senare idag för att ta reda din postadress. Jag ser fram emot att se vad du gör med dessa borstat koppar pärlor … Hälsningar från Dave på Rings & Things

  • Reply Julia March 19, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    These would be so much fun to play with — I’d use them with some of my lampworked beads.

  • Reply shonette daniels March 19, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    im up for a challenge , i can see the design forming!

  • Reply Krista French March 19, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    would love to design with your lovely beads.

  • Reply Krista French March 19, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    shared on facebook

  • Reply Krista French March 19, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I shared on twitter

  • Reply Krista French March 19, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    I linked a blog post to this frenchelegantjewelry.blogspot.com

  • Reply Christina Ekviden March 20, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Let me show you what can be done with these lovely copper beads.

  • Reply Christina Ekviden March 20, 2011 at 2:53 am

    Let me show you what can be done with these lovely copper beads in a scandinavian style.

  • Reply Lois March 20, 2011 at 4:37 am

    Count me in! How fun to get to play with all these amazing beads.

  • Reply Lalaine March 20, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Oh, this is a great giveaway..with a touch of excitement as it’s also a design challenge..please count me in!
    laetriciajaniel (@) gmail (dot) com

  • Reply Lalaine March 20, 2011 at 7:30 am

    I just tweeted about it @lalainejesu
    laetriciajaniel (@)gmail (dot) com

  • Reply Lalaine March 20, 2011 at 7:32 am

    I just shared this post in my FB.. http://www.facebook.com/#!/lalainecaballero
    laetriciajaniel (@) gmail (dot) com

  • Reply samsstuff March 20, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I’d love a chance to make something with these great looking beads!

  • Reply Susan Kennedy March 20, 2011 at 10:13 am

    Please pick me!!!!

  • Reply Sandra Miller March 20, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Please include me! I would love to participate!

  • Reply Sandra Miller March 20, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I just posted this on facebook!

  • Reply CJ Bauschka March 20, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    It would be an awesome blessing to have an opportunity to create something incredible with your lovely beads. Will be happy to link you to my blog and FB page.

  • Reply Diane Valasek March 20, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Wow, such lovely beads, and I have been wanting to try working with copper. That would be some wonderful stuff to play with!

  • Reply Carol Dillman March 21, 2011 at 7:46 am

    I have posted the design challenge on my blog!

  • Reply Anna March 21, 2011 at 10:22 am

    I’m in love with the soft warm glow of copper. It gives jewelry such a different look and feel than the cold tones of silver or the yellow glint of gold…sort of reminds me of rose gold in a way.

  • Reply laura Staley March 21, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Hey, guys,
    I posted this again on my facebook page! (http://facebook.com/creativejewelrydesignsbylaurastaley
    I forgot that my page also tweets, as you can see on my blog. SO that makes two tweets, two fan page posts, one blog post, and my personal profile post. that’s six! Woohoo! http://laurastaley.blogspot.com

    • Reply Dave Robertson March 25, 2011 at 7:37 am

      One of those 6 was your lucky lottery ticket, Laura 🙂 Your name got picked, so you’re going to receive a pack of brushed copper beads! Some time today you’ll have a note from me asking for your mailing address, and then I’ll get the beads sent right out to you! – – – Dave – – –

  • Reply Orquidea Sanchez Azorin March 21, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Copper is one of my favorite materials to work … I would love to be part of
    this challenge … I can think of many things I could do .. 🙂
    El cobre es unos de mis materiales favoritos para trabajar … me encantaría formar parte de este reto… se me ocurre muchas cosas que podría hacer.. 🙂

  • Reply Taylor Norman March 21, 2011 at 11:21 am

    These are awesome! My brain is overflowing with ideas!

  • Reply Eiglas March 21, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Love copper and these are incredibly beautiful and look so tactile too!
    Really would like to play……
    Hugs
    Ei
    x

  • Reply Eiglas March 21, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    ….have also done the facebook thing and you’re on my sidebar too!

  • Reply Carol Langston March 21, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE copper. I already have a couple of designs in mind!!! It would be fantastic to be part of this challenge, so PICK ME!!!
    I’m posting this on FB right now.
    Carol

  • Reply Carol Langston March 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Forgot to say I am posting this on the about.com jewelry forum also.
    Carol

  • Reply Gina Leonard March 22, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Wow, sophisticated and solid looking beads. What fun it would be to create with them.

  • Reply Nadine March 22, 2011 at 9:53 am

    I love working with Copper. I’m currently making a Stainless Steel Necklace and it’s wrecking my hands.
    I’ll be posting on FB and twitter Now.

  • Reply Susan Kennedy March 22, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    Ok, I facebooked about it!

  • Reply Robbin Harder March 22, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    I have just started using copper and these beads look fabulous! I tweeted to share the challenge!

  • Reply Tanya French March 23, 2011 at 8:20 am

    I love working with copper when doing chain maille and any other jewelry patterns. I think copper adds such a glow and depth of color to any gemstones and would love the chance to create some jewelry with these beautiful satin beads.
    Posted this on my facebook page.

  • Reply Heather M March 23, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Tweeting this…it’s definitely worth repeating!

  • Reply Joanna Matuszczyk March 23, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Love copper! Count me in a drawing, please:)

  • Reply Joanna Matuszczyk March 23, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    I posted this on my blog http://filcowe.blogspot.com

  • Reply Joanna Matuszczyk March 23, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I posted this on my blog http://filcowe.blogspot.com 🙂

  • Reply Marcie Abney March 23, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Whew! Almost missed it! Here’s hopin’ that 219 is my lucky number!

  • Reply Mary K McGraw March 24, 2011 at 4:01 am

    Would love to have a chance.

  • Reply Latasha H March 25, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    missed it, sorry…. 🙁

  • Reply Dawn Blair March 25, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Heck yeah, I would love to do this. How fun!
    Dawn

  • Reply Dawn Blair March 25, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Oops… I didn’t read the date.. I would like to do the next one though.

  • Reply Janet McDonald March 26, 2011 at 7:06 am

    This is just wonderful!! here is my facebook!
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1014962907
    I AM READY for THIS!!!

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