Sunday, November 30, 2008

Day Two Prize Winner

We had 38 entries for the Day Two prize. And our trusty random number generator selected #1,

which makes the person who left this comment, the lucky winner:

 

Congratulations, Melody!

Sometimes it really does pay to be first :D Melody has been contacted privately to obtain the information we need to get this beautiful bracelet by MistyRidgeBeads to her.

Day Five - Twelve Days of BAO Holiday GiveAway

For Day Five of the BAO GiveAway extravaganza, we want you to browse the BAO listings for a BAO creation in your favorite color.  Then come back here and leave a comment on this post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, December 5, (revised from December 2) including 

1. your favorite color and the name/link of the BAO creation in that color and

2. a way for us to contact you (your etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Saturday, December 6, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of a pair of Snowball Earrings created by juiceglass:


A few rules do apply:

  1. One comment with the requested information per person.
  2. Leave a way for us to contact you.
  3. Previous winners are eligible.
  4. By leaving a comment, you are giving us the right to use your name/shop link/ blog link in the "announcing the winner" post in this blog.

Good luck! Check back here later today for our announcement of the Day Two Winner!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Day One Prize Winner

We had 42 entries for the Day One prize. And our trusty random number generator selected #31, 

which makes the person who left this comment, the lucky winner:

Congratulations, Candes! 

Candes has been contacted privately to obtain the information we need to get this beautiful necklace by SmadarsTreasure to her.

Day Four - Twelve Days of BAO Holiday GiveAway

For Day Four of the BAO GiveAway extravaganza, we want you to browse the BAO listings for the item that would be perfect for your Best Friend. Then come back here and leave a comment on this post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, December 4, (revised from December 1) including 

1. the name/link for that perfect gift for your Best Friend and

2. a way for us to contact you (your etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Friday, December 5, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this set of three Raku Connector Beads created by LisaPetersArt:


A few rules do apply:

  1. One comment with the requested information per person.
  2. Leave a way for us to contact you.
  3. Previous winners are eligible.
  4. By leaving a comment, you are giving us the right to use your name/shop link/ blog link in the "announcing the winner" post in this blog.

Good luck!  Check back here later today for our announcement of the Day One Winner!


Friday, November 28, 2008

Day Three - Twelve Days of BAO Holiday GiveAway

For Day Three of the BAO GiveAway extravaganza, we want you to visit the BAO Open House Stores (listed at the bottom of this post) to go window shopping for your New Year's Eve Party.  Then come back here and leave a comment on this post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, November 30, including 

1. the name/link for that perfect New Year's Eve BAO accessory and

2. a way for us to contact you (your etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Monday, December 1, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of a custom Heart Pendant created in the colors of his/her choice by time2cre8:



A few rules do apply:

  1. One comment with the requested information per person.
  2. Leave a way for us to contact you.
  3. Previous winners are eligible.
  4. By leaving a comment, you are giving us the right to use your name/shop link/ blog link in the "announcing the winner" post in this blog.

The Bead Art Originals Open House opened its doors at 12:01 this morning and will stay open until 11:59 Monday night.  All participating stores are offering free shipping, and some have other specials in addition to free shipping. Check them all out! You will be tempted to do more than window shop for your Day Three GiveAway entry:

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Day Two - Twelve Days of BAO GiveAway

First things first! For those of you in the United States:  

Happy Thanksgiving!  

For those of you not in the United States:

Happy Thursday! 

For Day Two of the BAO GiveAway extravaganza, we want you to browse through the BAO offerings on Etsy to find your favorite BLUE item.  Then come back here and leave a comment on this post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday, November 29, including

1. the name (or link) for your favorite BLUE BAO item and

2.  a way for us to contact you (your etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Sunday, November 30, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this beautiful Sapphire Blue Crystal Bracelet created by MistyRidgeBeads

A few rules do apply:

  1. One comment with the requested information per person.
  2. Leave a way for us to contact you.
  3. Previous winners are eligible.
  4. By leaving a comment, you are giving us the right to use your name/shop link/ blog link in the "announcing the winner" post in this blog.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Day One - Twelve Days of BAO Holiday GiveAway!

Yes, you have read correctly: Twelve (12) Days of BAO Holiday GiveAway!

Bead Art Original members have been so generous with their donations that we will be able to have twelve separate giveaways over the next two weeks. And you will be eligible to enter into every single one of those drawings.

For Day One of this GiveAway Extravaganza, we ask that you visit the BAO Holiday Gift Guide and find the piece that you would most like to receive as a gift. Leave a comment on this post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, November 28, including

1)  which Gift Guide creation you would most like to receive as a gift and

2) a way for us to contact you (your etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

Simple.  

On Saturday, November 29, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this wonderful leather necklace with beadwoven 3D pendant created by SmadarsTreasure.


A few rules do apply:
  1. One comment with the requested information per person.
  2. Leave a way for us to contact you.
  3. Previous winners are eligible.
  4. By leaving a comment, you are giving us the right to use your name/shop link/ blog link in the "announcing the winner" post in this blog.

Happy Holidays from Bead Art Originals to You! 

Be sure to visit us for Day Two tomorrow!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

An Invitation to a Holiday Open House!!!

You are always guaranteed to find a few Bead Art Originals special deals each week, but from "Black Friday" through "Cyber Monday" (November 28-31), we'll be helping you out with even more of your holiday shopping.

11-25-08 What kind of house will you be Treasury

Some of our members will be offering specials during the Open House, including special pricing and free worldwide shipping.Here's the list of participating members and their special offerings. (If you purchase from one of these shops during the Open House weekend, make sure to include the code BAO OPEN HOUSE in the Notes to Seller when you check out.)

  • Anna (ARoseByName): free shipping
  • Heather (Humblebeads): free shipping on all orders and a free gift with purchases of $50 or more
  • Carli (Juiceglass): free shipping
  • Lisa (LisaPetersArt): free surprise gift (at least $5 value) with any purchase over $30 (note that this special is being offered through the end of the year)
  • Mak (MAKUstudio): free shipping + 10% off purchases over $50 and 15% off purchases over $100
  • Dee (Malodora): free shipping
  • Swanee (MistyRidgeBeads): free shipping
  • Janice (Naftali): free shipping
  • Melody (SalamanderHouse): free shipping
  • Carol Dean (SandFibers): free shipping and a set of Sand Fibers coasters ($12 value) with every order
  • Smadar (SmadarsTreasure): free shipping + 10% off the second item purchased
  • Sarah (thebeadedlily): free shipping
  • Darcy (thejadedog): free shipping
  • MaryLou (time2cre8): free shipping on entire order with the purchase of anything with the "bao team" tag
  • Lisa (tqbdesigns): free shipping
  • Triz (triz): free shipping



Just think: You won't even have to leave the house for this shopping experience!

Monday, November 24, 2008

BAO Items of the Week (Nov 24-30)

This week we have twelve BAO Items of the Week to tempt you with.

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (Nov 24-30)



SmadarsTreasure presents Purple and Fuchsia Spiral Rope Necklace.



Receive 5% off and free shipping when you purchase this necklace.


thejadedog presents Headhunter II Peyote Stitch and Leather Necklace Bead.



Receive 20% off and free shipping when you purchase this necklace.


MAKUstudio presents Sunset Raku Pendant or Focal Bead.



Receive free shipping and a surprise raku bead when you purchase this pendant.


thebeadedlily presents rose distilled necklace.



Receive a $15 credit toward any second item at thebeadedlily when you purchase this necklace.


MistyRidgeBeads presents Red Spiral Bead Woven Bracelet.



Receive free shipping when you purchase this bracelet.


SalamanderHouse presents Blueberry Beaded Blue Bead Choker.



Receive free shipping or a free surprise gift when you purchase choker. Pick one by convoing SalamanderHouse your choice.


triz presents Crowned Cuff.



Receive 5% off and free shipping when you purchase this cuff.


CieloDesign presents Cranberrry Meadows necklace.



Receive free shipping when you purchase this necklace.


Naftali presents Houndstooth Necklace.



Receive free shipping when you purchase this necklace.


Malodora presents Colorful Nudibranch Bangle.



Receive free shipping and a special gift when you purchase this bangle.


time2cre8 presents Crazy Quilt Heart - Peyote Pendant on Satin Necklace.



Receive free shipping on your entire order when you purchase this or any other heart pendant at time2cre8.



SandFibers presents Narrow Houndstooth in Black and White Peyote Cuff.



Receive a free beaded band ring when you purchase this cuff and leave your ring size in the Notes to Seller.


Be sure to check back here next Monday for a new collection of Bead Art Originals Items of the Week!

And don't forget to go to the Bead Art Originals Holiday Gift Guide each Monday to check for updates!

Friday, November 21, 2008

BAO Holiday Gift Guide Now OnLine

Bead Art Originals wants to make your holiday shopping just a little easier and thus more enjoyable, so we've launched the Bead Art Originals Holiday Gift Guide.

Bead Art Originals Holiday Gift Guide



The Holiday Gift Guide offers unique beaded gifts for everyone on your list. Our artists specialize in a wide variety of styles and mediums. You'll find jewelry ranging from elegant to whimsical. We work with seed beads, clay, glass and metal.

The guide will be updated every Monday with new items and specials, so be sure to add this to your blog roll or to your bookmarks or just subscribe to its posts. However you do it, you will want to stay current with BAO's latest offerings.

Monday, November 17, 2008

BAO Items of the Week (Nov 17 - 23)

Eleven of our Bead Art Originals members are offering special deals on their BAO Items of the Week.

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (Nov 17-23)




SmadarsTreasure presents Gold Diamond Shape Peyote Bracelet.


Receive 5% off and free shipping when you purchase this item.



time2cre8 presents Op Art in Silver and Black - Wide Beadwoven Cuff.


Receive a free print of the artwork that inspired the design (shown in the photos for the item listing) when you purchase this item.



SalamanderHouse presents Capillary Bracelet - Meditations on Blood.


Receive free shipping or a free lunch with pick up when you purchase this item.



thebeadedlily presents hana-bi cuff.


Receive a $15 credit toward any second item in the shop when you purchase this item.



CieloDesign presents Teal herringbone necklace.


Receive free shipping when you purchase this item.



MAKUstudio presents Purple Eye Raku Pendant or Focal Bead.


Receive free shipping and a surprise raku bead when you purchase this item.



triz presents Flaming Wall Flower Bracelet.


Receive 10% off and free shipping when you purchase this item.



MistyRidgeBeads presents Colors of the Ocean Lariat Necklace.


Receive free shipping when you purchase this item.



Malodora presents Grape Nebula Cuff Bracelet.


Receive free shipping and a gift when you purchase this item.



LisaPetersArt presents Handmade Raku Fired Ceramic - FLOWER - Shank Button or Bead in Copper.


Receive free shipping and one surprise item when you purchase this item.



SandFibers presents Hugs and Kisses in the Dark Peyote Cuff Bracelet.


Receive free shipping and a felted brooch when you purchase this item.




Be sure to check back here next Monday for a new collection of Bead Art Originals Items of the Week!

Monday, November 10, 2008

BAO Items of the Week (Nov 10-16)

We have twelve wonderful Bead Art Originals Items of the Week to tempt you with this week.

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (Nov 10-16)




SmadarsTreasure presents Embroidered Pendant on a Beadwoven Necklace


Receive 10% off and free shipping when you purchase this item.


thebeadedlily presents fish stories cuff.


Receive a $15 credit toward your item of choice in thebeadedlily's shop when you purchase this item.


MAKUstudio presents Eye of the Storm Raku Pendant or Focal Bead

Receive free shipping and a surprise raku bead when you purchase this item.



triz presents Chocolate Blossom Earrings


Receive 5% off and free shipping when you purchase this item.


SalamanderHouse presents Greek Key Peyote Stitch Cuff Bracelet


Receive free shipping or a free copy of Gerald Durrell's classic Corfu memoir, My Family and Other Animals, when you purchase this item.


LisaPetersArt presents Handmade Ceramic Stoneware Shank Buttons - Set of 3


Receive free shipping and one surprise button when you purchase this item.


MistyRidgeBeads presents It Was So Hot My Hair Wilted


Receive free shipping when you purchase this item.



time2cre8 presents Ruffles and Twists - Oglala Beadwoven Bracelet with Ceramic Beads


Receive a matching pair of earrings ($18 value) free when you purchase this item.


SandFibers presents Chartreuse with Purple Bezel Donut Pendant


Receive free shipping and a set of Sand Fibers coasters ($12 value) when you purchase this item.


juiceglass presents Nautical Stone Focal Bead

Receive free shipping when you purchase this item.



Naftali presents Raspberry Crackle


Receive free shipping to all latitudes and longitudes (not just for parrotheads) when you purchase this item.


Malodora presents Mokume Gane Cuff Bracelet



Receive free shipping and a special gift when you purchase this item.




Be sure to check back here next Monday for a new collection of Bead Art Originals Items of the Week!