My fellow Art Sparker Lyric Kinard has just released a new DVD, and she has sent me a copy to GIVE AWAY!
I watched most of it earlier this week (heh-heh, sorry Lyric, but I was interrupted by Little Liam!), but I can tell you that Lyric did a wonderful job… directions are clear, video quality is great, and her wonderful personality and humor just shine! Most importantly, Lyric made the beading look so fun that I was itching to pull out tiny seed beads and give it a try… and anyone who knows me knows that I “hate” tiny seed beads!
All you need to do to win this copy is to leave a comment on this post.
I’ll pick the winner randomly on Friday, October 14, 2011.
And if you want another chance to win, head on over to these other blogs!
Sep 15 Larkin Van Horn http://blog.larkinart.com/
Sept 16 Susan Sorell http://www.creativechick.com/blog/
Sept 19 Kelli Nina Perkins http://ephemeralalchemy.blogspot.com/
Sept 21 Sharon Chapman http://wildflowerhouse.blogspot.com/
Sept 23 Leslie Jennison http://leslietuckerjenison.blogspot.com/
Sept 26 Carla Sonheim http://carlasonheim.wordpress.com/
Sept 28 Gloria Hansen http://www.gloriahansen.com/weblog/
Sept 30 Laura Wasilowski http://artfabrik.blogspot.com/
Oct 3 Carol Sloan http://carolbsloan.blogspot.com/
Oct 5 Sue Bleiweiss http://www.suebleiweiss.com/blog/
Oct 7 Jill Berry http://jillberrydesign.com/blog/
Oct 10 Jane LaFazio http://janeville.blogspot.com/
Oct 12 Tracie Lynn Huskamp http://thereddoor-studio.blogspot.com/
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And random.org picked #65, who is lois! Thank you everyone!
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September 26, 2011 at 10:54 am
Rebecca S.
Pick me! Pick me!
) I could always use another project. Ha! LOVE seed beads.
September 26, 2011 at 11:20 am
Dianne
This looks like fun.
September 26, 2011 at 11:29 am
Meg
The yummy photos do make seed beads worth trying!
September 26, 2011 at 11:32 am
Thea
I would love to try beading
September 26, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Carol Claytor
The more I hear about this book, the more I want it. Thanks for the chance!
September 26, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Penney
OOh. I saw her DVD on her blog and I love it!
September 26, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Esther Myers Ogozaly
Never heard of her before, but would sure love to win the dvd so I can get to know her work.
September 26, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Joanne
carla — I m so happy that little liam is home — I enjoy all of your posts and have taken two of your online classes — I am looking forward to silly 5 in January — have fun with your new grandson –
September 26, 2011 at 12:23 pm
rebecca
Fun popping around on the hop! Soooooo inspiring!
September 26, 2011 at 12:34 pm
conny andres
I’m a beader but, not like this…gorgeous. Would love to learn!
September 26, 2011 at 12:43 pm
stacie
Looks like fun! Would love a chance to win
September 26, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Angie Hall Platten
I’d love to be in this drawing. I keep hearing about this book and would love to have it! Congratulations on your beautiful, tiny distraction!
September 26, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Janelle Marks
I would love to win a copy of the DVD. I like to bead a bit, but Lyric has so many great tips I want to learn from her. Thank you for reviewing the DVD and having the giveaway.
September 26, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Jeane Walker Sliney
Carla – I love your blog and your own book, Drawing Lab. Would love to win Lyric’s wonderful book. Thanks………..Jeane
September 26, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Pat Upton
Carla, Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win Lyric’s DVD! Sign me up!
September 26, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Michele Unger
I’m beading a stocking for the newest grand right now and any ideas and instructions would be greatly appreciated, so I would LOVE to win this DVD.
Congrats on your new little grandson, Carla. He is beautiful.
September 26, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Genevieve Crabe
I love bead embroidery, and I love Lyric’s work. This makes me the perfect person to win this giveaway!
September 26, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Sharon
All these comments about beads are pulling me into my studio. Oh, if I only had Lyric’s DVD to teach me how.
September 26, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Stephanie
I would love to win this. I have always been intrigued with beading on quilts but have never tried it myself. I would love to learn!
September 26, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Thea McCurry
pardon my drool…. that beading is sew lush! I’d love to win this DVD!!
September 26, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Slittle
Wow, I love her bright and cheery, contemporary style,
September 26, 2011 at 1:34 pm
JennyPennyPoppy
I love embellishing with beads & this looks like it would a terrific DVD to own! Please count me in!
September 26, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Suzanne McCurdy
I have a huge box of beads that sit uninterrupted year after year. I need ability to match the interesst
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September 26, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Deb Ward
I would love to win this book. I’m new to beading on my art quilts and am looking forward to trying all sorts of new methods. Thanks for the opportunity.
September 26, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Leslie McNeil
I’m a still tryin’ to win one! 0 for 4! but If I can’t win… I will be buying… Christmas list is comin! Thanks carla!
September 26, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Kim
Thank you for all your inspiration and sharing of creative energy!
September 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
dahlia
Wonderful! Thank you for the opportunity.
September 26, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Jeanne T. McBrayer
I have Lyric’s first DVD and her book, and would love to win this copy!
September 26, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Anny
I just placed a picture of last thursdays paintblob om my blog http://rafelsenrozen.blogspot.com I hope everuthing is OK with little Liam… and… I like the subject of the dvd…
September 26, 2011 at 2:49 pm
susan
I really don’t need another hobby but this dvd look like it could add some wonderful dimension to my little wall art projects! Praying for Liam!
September 26, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Vickie Altstaetter
I love seed beads!!
September 26, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Mo
So THAT’s what I could with all those gorgeous seed beads I can’t bear to part with but don’t use… I’m already jumpin’ with ideas – but would love the DVD if that works out too. ~ Mo W.
September 26, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Wanda
Maybe I’ll win the contest and then finally find a use for my bead hoard!
September 26, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Barbara Gunderson
The new beads are gorgeous. I would like to add some to a project for my friend Ebtisam, a refugee from the Sudan. An african quilt reminding her of her homeland would be a great gift. The book looks inspiring.
September 26, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Asta Art
What a fab idea! Thanks, Carla, for doing this. What a sweetie! And happy grandmothering!
– Serena (Serena dot Asta at GMail.com)
September 26, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Pam Wi
thanks for the chance on winning the dvd
September 26, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Dotti
I have her book, another DVD and have taken one of her on-line classes…I can only imagine that this DVD will be classic Lyric!!! Good to the last bead/minute!
September 26, 2011 at 4:32 pm
upstatelisa
Oh! I would love to learn more about beading.
September 26, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Lady Lux (@luxetoile)
Oh how pretty, I want to make that!
September 26, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Margo
Looks like a fun way to spend a snowy day, and I will be having those this winter for the first time in…well a very long time. Thanks for the chance to win this.
September 26, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Arlene Holtz
Oh my… they look just yummy! I decided to comment so I would be in the running! Thanks, Carla.
September 26, 2011 at 4:44 pm
nancy connelly
Would love to receive this new bead book by Lyric Kinard.. I haven’t beaded for awhile, and this looks like something I’d enjoy doing. Thanks and peace. nancy
September 26, 2011 at 4:50 pm
debbiejl
Ooooohhhhh, I’d LOVE to win!!! Her dvd sounds fabulous! Thank you for offering it!
September 26, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Marci
I would love to have this dvd! I, too, am not a tiny bead worker, but I would try again if I had this dvd! Thanks for the chance to win <3
September 26, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Guila Greer
I’m with you on the seed beads but that flower in the photo looks very tempting to try. So pretty!
September 26, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Nancy Conlon
I love working with seed beads! My birthday is in Oct and this woule be a great present for me!
September 26, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Barb Alexander
Please enter my name in the book drawing!
Barb Alexander
September 26, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Susan Parker
I love all beads including seed beads. I make jewelry and also use beads on quilts and clothing. Thanks for the chance to win the DVD.
Susan Parker
September 26, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Sandy Jandik
Looks like a good DVD.
September 26, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Loralei
Oh, here I go again.. I have been blog hopping all over (which is never a bad thing, especially since I follow almost everyone on the list here) – and I still haven’t won a copy, so hopefully this time will be a charm! FYI, love the earlier posts on this blog – what fun!
September 26, 2011 at 8:17 pm
michelle wilkinson
pick me pick me ! dying to get my hands on a copy of this !! looks fabulous !
September 26, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Dana
Oooh, I’ve seen this lovely DVD in several places now…I really hope that I win!! Thanks for the opportunity
September 26, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Billie K
I would love to win the DVD. Thanks for the chance.
September 26, 2011 at 9:24 pm
deborah matthews
Love your blog. Would love to win the DVD.
September 26, 2011 at 9:54 pm
quirksltd
Don’t you just love the increased traffic a giveaway brings? I couldn’t wait to win so I ordered a copy but you certainly could pick me anyway…I have friends that would love the DVD, too. It’s great!
September 26, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Lana McIntyre Boardman
This would be an amazing score! I just bought a huge lot of beading supplies from a local gal and plan to do some beadwork with my students. THANKS for the generous giveaway ladies!
September 26, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Jennifer Davis
beading – finally so well represented in a great tutorial fashion! I have three fabulously talented artistic daughters who would love it!
September 26, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Loris Bogue
I would love this DVD so I could use those containers and containers of wonderful beads sitting in my closet!
September 27, 2011 at 12:11 am
mary
pick me–I luv beadsssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! ………………….
September 27, 2011 at 12:48 am
Jane S
I love tiny seed beads, but I’ve never tried using them for embroidery. Lyric’s book looks like it would be very inspirational! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
September 27, 2011 at 12:48 am
Deb
I could always use another obsession! Looks like fun……….
September 27, 2011 at 1:07 am
Melissa
Already enjoy beading but would love to see innovative ways Lyric uses beads in embroidery! Thanks for the opportunity to win…the colors look luscious!!
September 27, 2011 at 1:28 am
Sally Troxell
I would love to win a copy of Lyric’s DVD! i have her Surface Design Sampler Platter DVD and love the way that she expresses herself.
September 27, 2011 at 1:42 am
KarenLS
I love beading with tiny seed beads and would love to win the book.
September 27, 2011 at 1:46 am
lois
I would love to win. Thank you for the chance ! xox
September 27, 2011 at 1:47 am
Karen Harris
I love beading and have some, but never quite new where to start. I would love this DVD! Thank you for your generous give-away!
September 27, 2011 at 3:34 am
Emily Purvis
Oooh, I have a soft spot for beads at the craft store, so I have a small collection going and absolutely NO idea what to do with them! I would love a copy of this so I could start using them.
September 27, 2011 at 4:54 am
Cass
What at COOL book!
September 27, 2011 at 7:43 am
Bleubeard and Elizabeth
I so love Lyric’s work and I just found out about this project. I like your take on this and I’ll be heading the next stops along the way, too.
September 27, 2011 at 8:11 am
Estelle
I would LOVE a copy of this dvd! How I love beads and it would be great to learn how to use it like this.
September 27, 2011 at 8:54 am
Carol Kunnerup
I saw this, and I will wait until Oct 14, but if I don’t win, I am still buying this baby. I have another one of Lyric’s videos and I LOve IT! I love the idea and purchasing of seed beads, but need a little push to get them out and use them up.
September 27, 2011 at 10:23 am
Alyce Unger
Wonderful way to while away our cold northern Pa. winter!!!…and I would be able to use up all those seed beads laying around!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
September 27, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Debbie J
I love anything with beads. Can’t wait to see this DVD.
September 27, 2011 at 2:55 pm
lorraine
This looks lovely!
September 27, 2011 at 3:14 pm
sandy in california
I’d love to win Lyric’s DVD.
September 27, 2011 at 9:16 pm
suzanne
This book looks beautiful–would love to give it a try!
September 27, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Jenny
L Love seed beads! And I have plenty of them hanging around looking for a project.
September 27, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Cheryl
I would love this DVD!
September 28, 2011 at 12:18 am
donna
me two, me too, me 2, I wanna win – please please please
September 28, 2011 at 1:26 am
Kristin M
Looks so wonderful and inspirational. Thanks for the chance.
September 28, 2011 at 5:13 am
jane t
This would definitely be a wonderful win. Thanks!!!
September 28, 2011 at 6:18 am
Jeanet
Ooooooh the little picture looks so inviting, can’t wait until it is published in my country!!!
September 28, 2011 at 7:14 am
Jeannie
I am so happy that Liam is home and all is well. Lyric is an amazing artist. I am fortunate to own her book and first dvd. I know the beading dvd will be excellent, because that is the kind of teacher she it. Thanks for the opportunity to throw my name into the basket. Rest assured that if I’m not the lucky winner, the dvd is on my wish list.
September 28, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Tephyr Burgess
Looks like fun!
September 28, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Marci Glenn
Woohoo!! This looks like a wonderful way to spend fall – creating beautiful things for christmas presents. I would love to win this. Please pick me
September 28, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Baumans
I would love to add beautiful beading like this to my repertoire.
September 29, 2011 at 3:13 am
Nancy
Looks like a great DVD. I am just starting to add beading to my quilts, but don’t always know what i’m doing. This Dvd looks like it would be a great tutorial!
September 29, 2011 at 3:59 am
blissartworks
I would love to learn how to bead from the super talented Lyric!
September 29, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Debi Minter
Wow, would this ever be great! Please, Please, Please…..
September 29, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Donna Lannerd
What a beautiful, inspiring dvd. It would be a great addition to my bead education.
September 29, 2011 at 8:45 pm
barbara taroni
this looks great! I have ‘tons’ of seed beads! to play with!
September 30, 2011 at 3:02 am
Gini Cooper
Thanks for adding to the wish list. But maybe I’ll win and thus reduce the list. Either way, it looks like fun and I’ve got beads awaiting inspiration.
September 30, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Andee Wasson
I would love to win this DVD. I also love your book BTW, it’s one of the few I keep close at hand. I am sure Lyric’s DVD would be in my favorite resources stack as well.
September 30, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Johnina Young
Please enter me in your contest. I love making totes and have been thinking of adding beading so this would great as I have no idea on how to start. I just found your blog today through Just me and my art.
Johnina
September 30, 2011 at 9:14 pm
silkandsateen
Beading, oh the colors, the sizes, the shapes, the shine, the touch, finding the ones on the floor I have dropped and hope the dog doesn’t notice, the results, the bead lust to go by more beads…
Michele
September 30, 2011 at 9:33 pm
KarenK
This looks so interesting!!
September 30, 2011 at 9:44 pm
maggie
When I embellish with beads I’m just kind of winging it. Some instructions from some one who knows what they’re doing would be great.
Thanks for offering this.
maggie
October 1, 2011 at 12:21 am
Sue Walen
Babysitting 2 yo grandson all week, so as AMI would say:
I NEED IT!!!!!
October 1, 2011 at 12:34 am
Suzanne
Beading inspiration is always a good thing!
October 1, 2011 at 12:43 am
Cathy Winter
I enjoy doing little bits & pieces with small beading enhancements — would love to be inspired to do more!
October 1, 2011 at 12:45 am
Lydia
Oh I need this dvd. Have admired the the beautiful beading I’ve seen, and now it’s time to stop with the envy and learn to do it myself! Especially cabachons. I want to do cabachons.
October 1, 2011 at 1:58 am
Deborah Bright
I love Lyric and I love beading!! I’d love to win!
October 1, 2011 at 2:40 am
MaryAnn Huff
I love the beaded look, but am scared to death of how to put them on a quilt.
October 1, 2011 at 4:05 am
Joann
My beading on fabric is pathetic – I need help!
October 1, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Kamilla Mazanec
I want to add beading to my quilts.
October 1, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Anita
Looks yummy! I want to win. Thanks,
October 1, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Debra
I would love to win this DVD. I have Lyric’s book and this would be a great complement to it.Thanks for the opportunity.
October 2, 2011 at 12:13 am
jennifer
I would love to learn to add beads to my paint blobs!
October 2, 2011 at 1:40 pm
sewgratefulquilts
I have lots of beads but can’t seem to figure out what to do with them. This DVD would give me so many new ideas that my new problem would be how to stop beading everything in sight.
October 5, 2011 at 10:45 am
Nicole
I would love to own this dvd….looks so colorful….thanks for a chance to win = )
October 6, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Terry Weiss
I would love to win this dvd. I just signed up for your online drawing class and this would be a super addition to it.
October 7, 2011 at 4:46 am
Catherine
I think Lyric and you are fabulous and would love to win this DVD
October 9, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Connie
What fun! Dying to try it.