Monday, July 18, 2011

Artist Feature + Giveaway: Olivesandpearls

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The winner of last week's giveaway is entry #78, morgancamille! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail from Joom!

T H I S   W E E K ' S   G I V E A W A Y

   A RING FROM OLIVESANDPEARLS!



Tell us a bit about yourself.
Hello my lovely fashionistas! My name is Dala and I’m a half Kuwaiti, half Palestinian, and 100% fabulous!  I recently graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts from Purdue University (Boiler up!) and I'm now living in Phoenix, AZ.  I'm an interior designer by day and a jewelry designer by night. 

How did you get into making jewelry?
I started making jewelry during my second year of grad school.  It was a great way to help pay for tuition. It was also a form of meditation that helped me distress after a long day of teaching and designing.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
I don't know how to answer this question!  Ideas just pop into my head... literally!  I guess the ideas come from my observations and analysis of my surroundings. 

What do you enjoy doing when you're not designing jewelry?
Routine drives me absolutely mad!  I always have something exciting planned after a long week of work... this week I took a cooking class.  Next week I start scuba diving lessons.  Sky diving is next on the list. 

H O W   T O   E N T E R:

1. Follow this blog and leave a comment below with your e-mail address.
U.S. entries only please!

E X T R A   C R E D I T:

1. Visit the OlivesandPearls shop and comment here with your favorite item.
2. Share this giveaway on TwitterPlease use this tweet:
I entered to win the sweetest ring on @julieannart blog! http://tinyurl.com/3h4ud9t  
3. Like this giveaway on Facebook using the share button below.
4. Become a fan of OlivesandPearls Facebook page.
5. Grab one of my buttons in the left column and share it on your blog.

Be sure to leave an additional comment for each extra credit option! That gives you a total of six chances to win!

I will announce the winner, chosen by random.org, here in one week! Good luck!

And while you're at it, don't forget to enter this giveaway for free ad space.

47 comments:

  1. I already follow your blog! myall4christ@yahoo.com

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  2. I LOVE the chrysanthemum rings!

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  3. I tweeted about the giveaway.

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  4. I shared it on Facebook.

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  5. I'm a fan of Olives and Pearls on Facebook.

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  6. I follow you! audgealycam91@gmail.com

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  7. My favorite item from the Olives and Pearls shop is the Victorian Headband with Toffee Resin Flower Embellishment. audgealycam91@gmail.com

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  8. I shared on twitter! audgealycam91@gmail.com

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  9. I liked the giveaway. audgealycam91@gmail.com

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  10. I'm a fan of Olives and Pearls fb page. audgealycam91@gmail.com

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  11. I am already a follower and I LOVE that ring!! traci.remley@gmail.com

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  12. i love this headband: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77387433/victorian-headband-with-aqua-resin

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  13. i tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/ABpositive/status/93071185369239552

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  14. I am a blog follower!


    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  15. I like the Victorian Headband with Toffee Resin Flower Embellishment!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  16. tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/KatyLMA/status/93073060453822465

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  17. I like Olives and Pearls on facebook! Katy A.

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  18. I'm already a follower! rustbeltgallery@yahoo.com

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  19. I follow :)

    Please contact me at my blog www.calledtocreativity.blogspot.com or my etsy shop www.homespunhandmaiden.etsy.com

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  20. One of my favorites from her shop is this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75231218/shabby-chic-ring-spring-garden-fabric

    Please contact me at my blog www.calledtocreativity.blogspot.com or my etsy shop www.homespunhandmaiden.etsy.com

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  21. I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I like this giveaway on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I like Olives and Pearls on Facebook -my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. I tweeted, I'm @AmberGoo:
    http://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/93109221809332225
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. My favorite item at Olives and Pearls is the Tribal Mix Necklace - Found Antique Bronze Charms and Purple and Marigold Beads
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. I follow your blog!

    leurre at gmail dot com

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  27. I like the Summer Splash Statement Necklace.

    leurre at gmail dot com

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  28. I tweeted!

    leurre at gmail dot com

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  29. I liked this giveaway on facebook.

    leurre at gmail dot com

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  30. I follow via GFC!

    windowfog [at] gmail [dot] com

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  31. I follow your blog and love this ring!!

    amyrhenderson @ gmail.com

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  32. Also I tweeted as @memymarie

    amyrhenderson @ gmail.com

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  33. And I am a fan of Olives and Pearls Jewlery on the facebook.
    Amyrhenderson @ gmail.com

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  34. Anonymous3:26 AM

    GFC follower

    trustjesus7771 at yahoo dotcom

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  35. I'm a follower! rachelw519[at]gmail[dot]com

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  36. I follow your blog! afinefiberfrenzy@gmail.com

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  37. I love this!!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/77386378/victorian-headband-with-pink-resin

    jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Oh and I'm a follower of this blog

    jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. i am a follower!

    jlaw1407 at hotmail dot come

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  40. i like the leaf drop earrings best.

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  41. Super cute ring!
    mckaylynnr@gmail.com

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  42. My fave piece is the Summer Splash Statement Necklace.

    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  43. I follow your blog!

    edendaphne AT gmail DOT com

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  44. My favorite from the shop (this week, anyway... it changes every time I visit the shop!) is the Victorian cuff bracelet with cream resin flower embellishment.

    edendaphne AT gmail DOT com

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  45. I'm a fan of Olives and Pearls on Facebook (name Eden Ellis)

    edendaphne AT gmail DOT com

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Thanks for the comment! I read them all and reply when I can. Please be sure your blogger account is linked to your e-mail so I can do so! (Tutorial on how to do that here: http://tinyurl.com/c6gh9fk) xo JA