Time for a contest - a giveaway contest! I have to admit, it's for selfish reasons. I'd like to hear some opinions, and the best way to do that is to bribe people! So, here's the deal - WIN A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO MY SHOPS! $20 will buy you one or two glass pendants, some hardware jewelry, some earrings, or go toward the purchase of some of my other pieces.

How do you win?
1) Answer the following questions by commenting on the blog (one entry for each question answered!):
 - should I focus my design efforts on fewer styles?
 - should I expand my design efforts?
 - do you like swarovski crystal?
 - what about aluminum?

2) Post a link to my shop(s) on FB. Highlight my name in the update so I know you posted and can give you credit for another entry. Each time you post = another entry!
Hera Jewelry Designs = http://www.herajewelrydesigns.etsy.com
Hera Glass Designs = http://www.heraglassdesigns.etsy.com

3) Follow my blog

4) Tweet my shop! Again, you'll have to let me know!

5) Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hrbeadesign


6) "Like" my FB page - https://www.facebook.com/HeraJewelryDesigns


6) Tell me, by commenting here, what your favorite item is from my shops.


I'll announce a winner on May 1st, so give me your opinions, comment, post links, like, tweet, follow, etc. and you could be the winner!

So, it's been quite a while.... I've sorta been working on my challenge, but only because I've sorta been working on my jewelry. No need to write any more - I'll show you what I've created (as long as I can remember how to post pictures!)

Multistrand Mixed Metal Kumihimo Necklace with Silver Chain (you can't see the chain in this picture)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97623875/mixed-metals-silver-copper-and-brass?listing_id=97623875&listing_slug=mixed-metals-silver-copper-and-brass

Speckled Black and Gray Beaded Kumihimo Necklace with Gunmetal Chain (you can't see the chain in this picture)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97624778/black-and-gray-beaded-kumihimo-and-chain?listing_id=97624778&listing_slug=black-and-gray-beaded-kumihimo-and-chain

Black and Steel Beaded Kumihimo Necklace
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93047220/black-and-steel-beaded-kumihimo-necklace?listing_id=93047220&listing_slug=black-and-steel-beaded-kumihimo-necklace

Metallic Bronze Beaded Kumihimo Necklace with Sterling Toggle Clasp
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93011807/metallic-bronze-beaded-kumihimo-necklace?listing_id=93011807&listing_slug=metallic-bronze-beaded-kumihimo-necklace

Black and Steel Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet with Gunmetal Chain
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97622513/black-and-steel-beaded-kumihimo-bracelet?listing_id=97622513&listing_slug=black-and-steel-beaded-kumihimo-bracelet

Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Chain Maille Bracelet
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97727857/sterling-silver-yellow-gold-and-rose?listing_id=97727857&listing_slug=sterling-silver-yellow-gold-and-rose

Metallic Bronze Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93013279/metallic-bronze-beaded-kumihimo-bracelet?listing_id=93013279&listing_slug=metallic-bronze-beaded-kumihimo-bracelet

Success!  I'm making a pair of earrings to go with the chain maille bracelet. After that, I'll forage through my supplies for more ideas. So far, I haven't bought any supplies in 2012!!! Although I've definitely been tempted.... wish me luck and creativity!