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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Giveaway from Goddess Amour!



This months giveaway comes to us from Goddess Amour, Goddess inspired jewelry with a vintage and feminine flair. The lovely owner Kim, has graciously donated one of her beautiful vintage necklaces titled, Blood of Isis. I had the chance to speak with Kim, here's what she had to say.


1. How long have you been crafting beautiful Goddess inspired jewelry?
I have been making beaded jewelry for about 9 years now. It all started when a friend brought her beads over and taught me how to string a necklace. Needless to say, I was hooked, and instantly became a ‘bead junkie’! The rest of what I know, I taught myself. Over the years, I’ve tried my hand at a number of different styles of jewelry before finally finding my niche with the Goddess-inspired jewelry. I’ve sold various pieces locally throughout the years, but most recently I decided to start selling on Etsy.


2. Do you have a favorite product that you make?
I simply love making prayer beads! It is both inspiring and humbling to think that I am crafting something that someone will be using in their worship—a tool to help them connect with the Divine. Also, I find the act of making prayer beads to be a very meditative process, and one that I put my whole self into.


3. Please explain the item you are giving away.
My patron Goddess is Isis, the ancient Egyptian Mother Goddess, and this is the necklace that I created in her honor. I gave it the name: “The Blood of Isis,” after an ancient Egyptian amulet that was often made of red wood, stone or glass.
This necklace features a luscious vintage Lucite bead. This type of bead is known as “moonglow”, for its soft, moon-like sheen. The color is simply stunning, and is a wonderful-cherry red that reminds me of a piece of candy! The bead measures 15mm x 11mm and is topped with a 4mm garnet gemstone and surrounded by antiqued brass bead caps, and finished off with antiqued brass cable chain. The length of the necklace is 18-inches.


Ok so now time for the rules. Go to Kim's shop, find a product that you like, and come back to here to comment on it. Also for extra credit, check out Kim's lovely blog and become a follower. For even more extra credit, follow this blog. The giveaway will last for one week, at which time I will announce the winner.

I hope everyone enjoys exploring the Goddess inspired jewelry by Goddess Amour. Thank you to Kim for her generous donation! Have fun playing!
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34 comments:

  1. RPLancasterMay 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I really like the look and style of the jewerly and all the time and attention you've done to give us the history and meaning of the stones.
    As far as a favorite piece, it's hard to choose. I particularly like the Athene beads, the Triple Goddess and the Coven string of beads. All beautiful!

    Paulette

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  2. Hailey MarieMay 18, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I already follow you, dear and now I'm following her! The Coven Prayer Beads are absolutely captivating. I love them. This makes me want to learn to craft my own witchy jewelry.

    Stunning items.

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  3. SarahMay 19, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful work!
    I like the white lotus prayer beads.

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  4. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    The Knot of Inanna! Her Love, Compassion and Strength carried me through the custody battle for my granddaughters and we won! Goddess Bless!

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  5. MistyMay 19, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    they are all so lovely!!! :D
    I dont use prayer beads but on the first page my eye immediately wandered over to the fairy bells!
    so adorable!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/67838844/fairy-bells-enchanting-magical-foxglove

    but then on the second page I found these lolita earrings that "look" like me... :D
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/67092404/lolita-earrings-lucite-glass-antique

    I already follow you, I'm going to follow her blog and I'm adding her to my favorite etsy shops! Thank you!

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  6. CrystalMay 19, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    i really like the Coven prayer beads
    everything is beautiful!!

    cyclona66 at aol dot com

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  7. CrystalMay 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    i am following your blog
    ginger

    cyclona66 at aol dot com

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  8. CrystalMay 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    i am following Fairy Bell Cottage,Kim is very inspiring

    cyclona66 at aol dot com

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  9. BirdieMay 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Wow! I mean WOW! Everything is just so gorgeous. I especially love Athena's Owl - Goddess Prayer Beads. I started my love for owls after I say the play "The Road to Mecca". Helen, the main character stops attending regular church and starts creating sculptures out of cement and broken glass. The people of her community are horrified and she is shunned by the community. I really relate to Helen as I have left the traditional church and the community I once knew no longer supports me. Anyway, at one point Helen is speaking to the local pastor about her creations and she talks about her first creation, an owl. It was the first time she had missed church. "It was an owl Marius, my first owl".
    I now keep a small glass owl beside my bed. :-)

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  10. LisaMay 19, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    How does one choose? All the pieces are beautiful!Love the Forest Nymph!

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  11. kijjetMay 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I CANNOT choose just one thing!!! I heart Kim's jewelry! Ok, my top favorites are Hydrangea, Forest Nymph and the Faun Bracelet which has a lovely masculine feel! And of course, the Blood of Isis!

    I follow you and I follow Kim!

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  12. ClodyMay 20, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    I particularly like "Hydrangea Necklace"...the color is magnificent!!!
    Claudia
    www.clodycreazioni.blogspot.com

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  13. NaturalArmonia Personal Beauty MakerMay 20, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Ehhhhh, it's difficultus, all jewels are wonderful!!
    And Kim is so sweet!

    So,I LOVE:
    FOREST NYMPH

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  14. mirsini's creationsMay 20, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Hi!! I'm following Kim's blog first of all cause she is a wonderful person and she makes wonderful jewelries! I like all of her work! I love the "Hamadryad prayer bead" and the "Forest Nymph" and more!!!! This necklace of Isis is stunning!! I also like your blog !!!! I will follow you!! Thank you fellows!! Kisses! :o)))))))

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  15. Carrie MartinezMay 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I LOVE this necklace, so much so that I was actually going to buy it today...super synchronistic! An absolutely stunning necklace, and my favorite, although all of Kim's creations are just beautiful! Her blog is so full of wisdom and inspiration, as is yours (I also follow your blog under my other blog Epiphany Star). Love what both of you ladies are doing, the positive empowerment you are both bringing to the world. Thanks for sharing Kim and her amazing creations and informative blog!

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  16. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    What a truly wonderful giveaway! Kim has so many beautiful items but I believe my favorite would be the Eire Prayer Beads. They just speak to my soul. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. It is such a pleasure to meet you. ---Mina

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  17. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love, love, love the Ancient Mother prayer beads. I've been looking for a set of prayer beads, actually...

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  18. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I just became a follower of this blog (I'm already a fan on Facebook).

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  19. That Blinn GirlMay 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I absolutely loved the Triple Goddess prayer beads--so much so that I had to order them! Thank you for bringing this wonderful Etsy seller to our attention. Kim's work is gorgeous! I foresee some presents for my sisters in the future )O(

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  20. KenMay 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Following this blog and Kim's blog now. Love this set of prayer beads from her Etsy shop... http://www.etsy.com/listing/72615449/coven-prayer-beads-meditation-beads

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  21. IesadoraMay 21, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    The Fairy Bells foxglove earrings are BEAUTIFUL! There so graceful, delicate and girly - what talent she has!!!

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  22. IesadoraMay 22, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I'm following her blog now and I added her shop to my favorites. When I have a job again I want to do some shopping there =D

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  23. IesadoraMay 22, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I'm following your blog too!

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  24. Lady GodivaMay 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Oh my goddess! I can't believe the turn out for this give away! Thank you so much for all of your kind and heartfelt comments. It's so amazing how many wonderful people are out there in blog land.

    Your words have touched me and made me feel so good inside!

    Just had to say this!

    Blessings to you all! And thank you to Love of the Goddess for hosting me. Extra big hugs to you!

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  25. rdwerthMay 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wow, there are so many beautiful items, it's hard to choose! My top 3 are: Fairy Bells earrings, Forest Nymph necklace, & Ancient Mother prayer beads. I'm following both blogs now.

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  26. OzarksUSAMay 23, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I am subscribed to your blog.

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  27. OzarksUSAMay 23, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I subscribed to Kim's blog, too.

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  28. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Kim's jewelry is stunning! Lately I have been feeling drawn to Isis and wish to build a relationship with Her, so I must say the Isis prayer beads are calling to me! But all her jewelry is beautiful! Thank you for putting this together and I love your blog! Blessed be!

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  29. AskeriaMay 24, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love the Epona - prayer beads :)

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  30. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I already followed you, and now i follow her.
    I checked out the store, and my favorite is definitely this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72615449/coven-prayer-beads-meditation-beads
    Nice mix of colours, and it feels secure, somehow. Good handwork.

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  31. MikkiMay 26, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you for sharing this shop with me!!
    My favorite piece is the Coven Prayer beads. But I also love the Isis piece.

    I am following both blogs now and I can't wait to see what the future holds for both!!!

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  32. MikkiMay 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Thank you for allowing all of us to share in this!!

    My favorite piece is the Coven mediation set. I also love the Isis piece.

    I am currently following both blogs. And I very much look forward to what the future holds to share with us all.

    Namaste.

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  33. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Sunny: i LOVE the wolf prayer beads the most. Wolf & I have a special relationship. :)

    email: arielview99@yahoo.com

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  34. jessaminaMay 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Following noth of your blogs now..Great stuff!
    I especially love Inanna's Prayer Beads..
    Been feeling very connected to her lately, also love that the symbol is remeniscent of a certain ART Reiki Symbol..No coincedence I'm sure.
    Goddess Blessings, ladies!
    XO Jessamina

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Thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate your support! Many blessings to you )O(