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We Have A Winner!!!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:28:00 +0000

Thanks so much everyone for entering my little giveaway! I really appreciate all the tweeting, facebook posting and blogging you did! And, we have a winner!!!...drum roll please....

Congratulations to Carol Dean who shared the link on facebook! Be sure to check out her SandFibers facebook page as well!

Now to focus on the Bead and Button show which is right around the corner! Off to make lots of hearts as the lovely, extremely talented Sherry Serafini will be teaching her "Caged Heart" class using my raku hearts. So, if you don't see me around, you'll know why!

Thanks again everyone!

Mak:D)
MAKUstudio

1000 Etsy Sales Raku Heart Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I promised you a giveaway...and here it is! First off, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for supporting me in my creative journey. Without you, I wouldn't be here. You're the best!!! And to show my gratitude, I'm giving away this raku ceramic heart with hand dyed silk ribbon that I created! It's a new design...hope you like it! I used precious metal copper and fine silver and attached a little metal flower with a nail.

So, what do you have to do to have this heart in your possession? All I ask:

*tell your friends to "like" my MAKUstudio facebook page: www.facebook.com/MAKUstudio
*tell your friends about this giveaway by posting on your blog, tweeting on twitter (direct to @MAKUstudio) or sharing on facebook.

I will choose the winner on Monday, May 2nd, 2011. You can enter 3 times by telling me what you did here in the comments below. But, please enter each one separately, so that each one is counted!

Don't shop my Etsy MAKUstudio shop (lol!!!) because it's pretty empty as I am getting ready for my next 2 shows...the Pine/Strawberry Arts and Crafts Festival on Memorial weekend and then the big one...the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, June 9th-12th, booth 142.

Thank you again for everything! Love you all!

Mak :D)
MAKUstudio

MaireDodd Earring Give Away!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:15:00 +0000

Wow, it's been over a year since I've written anything!!! Maybe I should be better about this...lol! Well, something very important persuaded me to come on over to the MAKUstudio blog. It's an earring give away by my friend mairedodd! Her work is fabulous! So, I'm posting this for you to go and enter for your chance to win. Hurry, because the drawing is on Monday, Oct. 18th. This give away is in honor of mairedodd's birthday which was a few days ago. I feel absolutely horrible for missing it...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY JANE!!! Now, go and enter! Here's the link of the Love My Art Jewelry blog. So long for now...and if you don't see me here for a while, you can find me over on my facebook MAKUstudio fanpage!

Inspirational Jewelry by mairedodd

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:33:00 +0000

duality, originally uploaded by mairedodd.

I'm not a great writer, but I know someone who is! Someone who is beautiful both inside and out. Someone who creates amazing jewelry that always exudes so much passion and inspiration. I can feel her jewelry right through the computer screen...almost like I am holding it in my hand, but more importantly, in my heart. Her name is Maire Dodd. Don't take it from my blah blog post, but go see for yourself. You will quickly become a fan of her blog of the same name and her inspirational jewelry. Also, be sure to visit her Etsy mairedodd online shop! Thanks so much for using my raku "raven" and other raku beads in your creations!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (8/14-8/20)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:23:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (8/14-8/20), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

The Bead Art Originals (BAO) Etsy team is offering great specials from their members this week! Something new...our week is starting on Friday instead of Sunday! Check out the specials from each of the bead artisans on the BAO blog!

I might be a bit MIA as I get in gear for my shows this fall. My next one is Saturday and Sunday of labor day weekend (Sept. 5th and 6th) in Pine, Arizona at the Pine/Strawberry Arts and Crafts Festival.

I'll be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company in Cave Creek 9/11-9/13 and 9/26-9/28

I'll be at the Carefree Resort 9/18-9/20

Hope to see you there!

My 400th Sale on Etsy!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has purchased my raku jewelry and beads from my MAKUstudio Etsy shop! Today is a good day! I hit my 400th sale in my Etsy shop! I didn't run a contest or anything...still not quite that together! LOL! But, I did want to give a big thank you to JAVA723 on Etsy!!! She was my 400th sale! Java, you'll be getting a special gift for sure!!! Make sure to visit JAVA723 on Etsy. Reading her profile, you can see what a beautiful soul she is! I really like this necklace in her shop!Thanks again JAVA! I'm wishing you all much prosperity and happiness!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (6/22-6/28)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:14:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (6/22-6/28), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

More deals from the BAO etsy team! Check out the Bead Art Originals blog for details!

Weebly Just Added E-Commerce...FOR FREE!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:59:00 +0000

I really need to share this with you!!! Weebly, THE place to get a free website, has added e-commerce to their site!!! FOR FREE!!!! How exciting! I'm getting ready to add some of my pieces and I'll let you know how it goes! Weebly is so easy! For those of us who are still trying to catch up in the internet world, Weebly is awesome. It is so user friendly!!! I really can't stress that enough! So, if you don't have a Weebly (FREE) website yet...what are you waiting for? Click HERE to get one!!!

SEO and Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:41:00 +0000

Just wanted to share the link to the forum by Timothy Adam Designs. Great info on SEO and Etsy! Thanks Tim! Here's the link:

http://www.handmadeology.biz/home/archives/845

Have a good night!

Vote Please!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Timothy Adam Designs is having a photo contest! Please vote for my raku pendant "Peace In Your Heart". Just visit his blog and scroll down until you find my pendant! You should be able to recognize it! While you are there, you can also enter your best photo! The prize is free advertising!!! We can all use that! Make sure to check out Tim's awesome metal work in his Etsy shop! Want this pendant for yourself? Just visit my MAKUstudio Etsy shop to buy it now! Thanks everyone!

Bead Art Originals - Items of the Week (6/8-6/14)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:13:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals - Items of the Week (6/8-6/14), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

Wow! Awesome deals and gorgeous pieces! Check out the Bead Art Originals Etsy Team blog for details!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (5/18-5/24)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (5/18-5/24), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

Some nice deals starting tomorrow! Check out the Bead Art Originals Etsy team blog for details!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/30-4/4)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:54:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/30-4/4), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

Awesome work from the Bead Art Originals Etsy team! Great deals on these pieces...check them out on the BAO blog!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/23-3/29)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:36:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/23-3/29), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

Here are some awesome specials for you to check out from the Bead Art Originals Etsy team. Check out the BAO blog for all the details!

Etsy Front Page 3/17/09 Naftali

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:04:00 +0000

Etsy Front Page 3/17/09 Naftali, originally uploaded by Etsy Front Pagers.

This gorgeous treasury by Naftali made it to the front page the other day! Thanks so much for including my raku beads!

SandFibers Estyversary!!!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:04:00 +0000

I just want to say Happy Etsyversary to Carol Dean of SandFibers! Today, her online Etsy shop has been going strong for 3 years! Congratulations Carol Dean! In honor of this special day, SandFibers is offering a great special in her shop. You can check out the details on her SandFibers blog. Oh, and about the cuff that is pictured above...isn't it spectacular!!! Carol Dean created this cuff using one of my raku tiles. She made it especially for me to display at The Tucson Bead Show earlier this month. I'm still recovering from the show and working hard to get back on track with all my custom orders! Anyway, make sure to check out the deals in SandFibers Etsy shop by visiting her blog for details! Happy Etsyversary Carol Dean!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/26 - 2/1)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:10:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/26 - 2/1), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

Check out the goodies! Visit the BAO blog for details!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/19-1/25)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:41:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/19-1/25), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

The Bead Art Originals Etsy team have some beautiful pieces this week! Each of these works of art have specials that go with them! Definitely check them out on our BAO blog!

Gorgeous Raku and Seed Beads Necklace by Njema

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:47:00 +0000

Raku&Beads pt. 1, originally uploaded by njema.

I'm a little slow in the blog world!!! I hope everyone had a great holiday season! I wanted to share with you this gorgeous necklace that Ginny of Njema made for her mom. Ginny said, "I used beads matching the highlights of colors in the pendant and took the copper heart that came with it to use as a clasp." Very creative, I think! I love seeing my pendants, beads and buttons in others work. It's so amazing to see what evolves! Fabulous necklace Ginny! I hope your mom liked her gift! Make sure to check out Ginny's Etsy shop when you get a chance!

I've been crazy busy trying to get ready for The Tucson Bead Show Feb 7th-9th!!! I'll be in booth GP305 at the Tucson Doubletree in the big tent. Come by and see me if you're planning on making the trip to Tucson this year!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (12/15-12/21)

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:44:00 +0000

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (12/15-12/21), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

If you haven't finished (or started!) your holiday shopping, now is the time! Don't miss these fantastic deals on these amazing Bead Art Originals!!!

Happy Birthday to ME!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:02:00 +0000

It's my birthday...yay! I don't know where all the years went! I'm 41 for those of you who want to know! The universe was working with me last week. I entered a contest on The Beaded Lily Blog and I WON!!! I chose these cute earrings from The Beaded Lily's Etsy shop. They're just perfect! The glass beads were handmade by an Etsy artist as well, firedancebeads. Very cool! Happy Birthday to me!

El Encanto Dos Fiesta Marketplace

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:14:00 +0000

I just wanted to let you know that I will be at the El Encanto Dos Fiesta Marketplace (located at 7th St and Carefree Hwy) every Saturday through Christmas and hopefully through the spring! I really enjoyed meeting everyone last weekend! Don't forget, I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express...though cash is always great! Hope to see you tomorrow!!!

You Can Win This Pendant!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:55:00 +0000

I handmade this raku pendant! It's very funky in person! You can win it in the 12 Days of Bead Art Originals prize GIVEAWAY!!!! Visit the BAO BLOG to enter! It's super easy!!! Hurry, what are you waiting for!!!

Spreader of Love Award

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:20:00 +0000

I received the lovely "Spreader of Love" award from my friend Julz who makes amazing polymer beads and jewelry. And, of course I must spread the love! Check out her blog, Meanderings by Julz! So, here are the rules:

For The Spreader of Love award the rules are:
1. Post a copy on your blog
2. Mention who gave you the award
3. Pass the award on to 6 others
4. Leave a message on their blog letting them know the honor has been bestowed upon them.

I'm spreading the love to:

1. Sandfibers
2. Amy Esther Ceramics
3. Time2Cre8
4. TheBeadedLily
5. Naftali
6. LisaPetersArt
7. BeadazzledOfOregon

12 Days of Bead Art Originals Etsy Team GiveAways!!!

noreply@blogger.com (MAKUstudio) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:38:00 +0000

You don't want to miss this one!!! The BAO (Bead Art Originals Etsy Team) will be giving away one gorgeous bead creation everyday for 12 days! All pieces are generously being donated by the members of the team. There's even a MAKUstudio raku pendant just waiting to be won!!! Just check the BAO blog daily to enter. It's so easy!!!