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Giveaway: New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry by Margot Potter

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I am tickled to announce that I have the pleasure of giving away a copy of Margot Potter’s latest book of bling how-to New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry to one of you fabulous Craft Gossip readers simply by leaving a comment here by August 4th, 2011. (Now people if you enter please check your email!)

More about the book from North Light Books:

New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry:
Unexpected Combinations, Unique Designs
By
Margot Potter

Discover 30 stepped-out projects that explore the possibilities for using wire as a dimensional design feature as well as a structural one through combinations of both hard, soft wire and beads. In addition to basic wire-working techniques, inside New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry you’ll find a thorough introduction to the various types of wire that popular author Margot Potter uses throughout the book. Projects are organized into five chapters, each with a different focus on the type of wire used. Two chapters focus on hard-wire projects, two on soft wire, and a final chapter combines the two wire types together. Troubleshooting tips are sprinkled throughout the book and three variations per chapter give you great additional inspiration!
Margot Potter has published six jewelry-making books with North Light Books. She’s a designer, author, freelance writer, consultant, public speaker, actor and vocalist, video host and TV personality. Margot also creates innovative designs for major manufacturers, books and magazines and teaches popular seminars and classes at major craft and jewelry industry events.

If you would like to see a peek inside and what it inspired me to make pop on over to Sweater Surgery to check out my Margot inspired recycled bling!

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141 Comments so far

  1. Belinda Spiwak on July 28, 2011 2:21 pm

    Looks like a fabulous book. These are two things that I love to work with. I love to do funky things with beads. I also love working with metal and wire. I can’t wait to look through the book! Belinda

  2. Debbie C. on July 28, 2011 2:21 pm

    Here I am leaving a comment in hopes of winning this nice giveaway!
    Thanks!

  3. Mylyne on July 28, 2011 2:25 pm

    I love Margot Potter’s works and can’t wait to win her newest book!

  4. Sylvia on July 28, 2011 2:25 pm

    I would actually love this book for a co-worker who does a wonderful job making wire jewellery. Maybe she could make me that great piece on the cover……. Its a beautiful book.

  5. danielle on July 28, 2011 2:47 pm

    I wouldlove this – I have just taken up jewelery making as my new hobby!

  6. Marcia on July 28, 2011 2:52 pm

    what an interesting sounding book – have dabbled a little at beading, would love a book to help me do more!

  7. Sonia Herrera on July 28, 2011 2:54 pm

    I just love wire and beaded jewerly. I hope I win this giveaway book

  8. Amy on July 28, 2011 3:05 pm

    Oooooh! Sounds fun!

  9. Paloma on July 28, 2011 3:29 pm

    love the blog! We run a monthly market that features all reused and recycled craft and love what you are doing-keep up the great work!

  10. Amanda on July 28, 2011 3:38 pm

    awesome! looks like an incredible book!!

  11. carolyn young on July 28, 2011 3:57 pm

    I am new to jewelry making. I retired after working 42 years and need productive ways to spend my time. With this book, I coud improve my skils and hopefully earn extra money by selling my jewelry. Please let me win.

  12. Laura/readerwoman on July 28, 2011 4:27 pm

    I have been doing a lot of experimenting with wire and stones (turquoise, raw emerald etc.) but my imagination doesn’t seem to have taken wing as yours has – would love the book to open my horizons and fuel my creativity!

  13. Deci Worland on July 28, 2011 4:33 pm

    Please, please! I would love this.

  14. Pam T. on July 28, 2011 4:38 pm

    I’m excited about Margo’s new book and want to thank you for the chance to win a copy!

  15. Sunni on July 28, 2011 4:38 pm

    This looks wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway. I hope I win!!

  16. natalia sibaja on July 28, 2011 4:45 pm

    Love it! Thanks for the giveaway. So cool!!!

  17. tamara h on July 28, 2011 5:01 pm

    wowzers! pick me!

  18. April on July 28, 2011 6:31 pm

    This book looks fantastic! Love the bracelet on the cover.

  19. Ami M. on July 28, 2011 6:45 pm

    I would love to win that wonderful book and the 4th is my Birthday! Thanks for the chance to win. ;)

  20. Panya on July 28, 2011 7:32 pm

    I’m just starting with jewelry-making, and I’d love to learn to do the things in this book!

  21. Karen on July 28, 2011 7:50 pm

    I would like to win this book

  22. Kay Gerritsen - Blaney on July 28, 2011 8:01 pm

    Looks awesome….

  23. Jeanine on July 28, 2011 8:16 pm

    I am addicted to wire and come to think of it beads too! Need some new inspiration and this looks perfect!

  24. Luci on July 28, 2011 8:26 pm

    Looks like a great book. Count me in please!

  25. Kelly on July 28, 2011 8:43 pm

    Hoping I win :)

  26. Kimberly on July 28, 2011 10:08 pm

    I would love to win this book, I’m just getting started into making jewelry!

  27. Crystal M. on July 28, 2011 10:19 pm

    This is just what i’ve been searching for! Can’t wait til August 4th. Gonna be looking for your e-mail!

  28. MelodyJ on July 28, 2011 10:42 pm

    This looks interesting.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

  29. Peta on July 29, 2011 2:06 am

    I’d love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity!

  30. Naomi Zrno on July 29, 2011 2:44 am

    I love original jewellery pieces. Mum and I have a deal, I buy the beads and she makes the jewellery cause I just can’t afford to take up yet another craft.

    It was her 60th birthday a couple of weeks ago and I gave her some gorgeous aqua died agate and africanised opal, with mixed coloured gemstones to make herself something special. She lives in rural Australia in a small town so it is hard for her to get supplies.

    This book would be a great inspiration for her (and me!)

    Nomes

  31. Lou on July 29, 2011 4:15 am

    Great giveaway! Thanks!

  32. Christen Howrey on July 29, 2011 4:27 am

    Would love to have this new book! I love new ideas in jewelry making and this looks like a good one. Thanks for the chance to win it.

  33. Claire on July 29, 2011 4:33 am

    Don’t they look GGrrreeeaaaattttt!!!!! Who would believe how much you can do with wire and make the super Jewelry that you have made. I do hope I can win. Thanks.

  34. Lori on July 29, 2011 5:02 am

    Would love to try this one! Thanks!

  35. Sarah on July 29, 2011 5:16 am

    Love It

  36. Dawn Edwards on July 29, 2011 5:30 am

    Please enter me…I love all of Margot’s books and sure that this would make a great addition to my collection. Thank you.

  37. Donna on July 29, 2011 5:34 am

    Hope I win…been wanting to get into making wire jewelry and this looks like a good book to get me started.

  38. Elizabeth on July 29, 2011 5:38 am

    I would totally love to get this book!!

  39. Annika on July 29, 2011 5:55 am

    looks like fun. :)

  40. mayra on July 29, 2011 5:56 am

    Love to win it

  41. Miriam on July 29, 2011 6:02 am

    I hope to win, love her designs!

  42. Crystal on July 29, 2011 6:05 am

    I am new to wire work but i think i would learn some great things from this book.
    Thanks!!

  43. Holly on July 29, 2011 6:32 am

    Great Looking idea on the cover! Thanks for this giveaway :)

  44. marlene on July 29, 2011 7:08 am

    Just learning about wire work so this would really inspire me to go beyond what I am doing now.

  45. Ana on July 29, 2011 7:08 am

    Nice giveaway :-)

  46. Megan T on July 29, 2011 7:32 am

    Oooo jewelry making! I would love to take up jewelry making again, and this book would certainly inspire me.

  47. Mary Kimnach on July 29, 2011 7:39 am

    I am ALWAYS looking for inspiration! Books like this get my mind buzzing!

  48. Dee Melz on July 29, 2011 7:50 am

    Would love to win a copy of it. I need some Inspiration in Wire design. If I do win could you autograph? :) Have a fantabulous day.

  49. Rachelxx on July 29, 2011 7:54 am

    Wow! what a lovely giveaway! :-) Thanks for the chance to win.

  50. Georgiana on July 29, 2011 8:01 am

    Oh yes! I would love this! Always looking for more tricks and inspiration! Sends me into a jewelry making frenzy!

  51. Kelli Kidd on July 29, 2011 8:10 am

    I would love to win this book. Good luck to everyone.

  52. Renea on July 29, 2011 8:28 am

    I would love to win her book! I love making items inspired by her!!!!

  53. wendy on July 29, 2011 8:42 am

    Looks like a fab book, I really like wire jewellery

  54. amy in ne on July 29, 2011 8:43 am

    Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous book!

  55. Mary Mac on July 29, 2011 8:52 am

    I love wire jewelry. This book would be great in my collection

  56. Sandy on July 29, 2011 9:05 am

    would love to win

  57. Sandy on July 29, 2011 9:06 am

    thanks so much for the chance! this book looks great!
    B)

  58. Isabelle on July 29, 2011 9:06 am

    enter me!

  59. Isabelle on July 29, 2011 9:06 am

    than

  60. Isabelle on July 29, 2011 9:07 am

    -sorry pressed entered that comment too quickly

    thank you

  61. Sandy on July 29, 2011 9:08 am

    this book looks great!

  62. Isabelle on July 29, 2011 9:09 am

    enter me

  63. melanie silver on July 29, 2011 9:37 am

    pick me, pick me. i would love this book. it looks like so much fun

  64. Charlene Anderson on July 29, 2011 9:56 am

    Crossing my fingers I win this one!

  65. DeeAnn S on July 29, 2011 11:52 am

    I could get an early start on my gift making projects for the holidays! Thanks.

  66. Christina on July 29, 2011 12:42 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win this!

  67. Cindy Cima Edwards on July 29, 2011 12:55 pm

    I want to learn more about using wire in my designs.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!

  68. Tonya Muller on July 29, 2011 1:21 pm

    I love Margot Potter!!!! I would really like to have this book to be able to add wire to my jewelry making skills.

  69. Rita J Munoz on July 29, 2011 2:04 pm

    My daughter would really LOVE this. Hope I win!!

  70. Sandy on July 29, 2011 3:51 pm

    This would be a great addition to my craft library. Thanks for the giveaway!

  71. Denny on July 29, 2011 4:04 pm

    I would love to have a copy of this book as I love wire work, please & thank you.

  72. patty on July 29, 2011 5:25 pm

    would love to have thanks

  73. Teri Baskett on July 29, 2011 5:36 pm

    Margot is always an inspiration. I love the wire design on the cover. Love to read the how-to!

  74. Fran DeWitte on July 29, 2011 6:21 pm

    The cover looks great! That would be my first project if I win the book.

  75. Janet Pierce on July 29, 2011 6:41 pm

    How exciting, the book looks like alot of fun. Would love to win it. Thanks for the giveaway.

  76. Kristin on July 29, 2011 6:42 pm

    I would love to read this book and open my jewelry making horizon up a little more

  77. Barbara on July 29, 2011 8:04 pm

    If the rest of the book is anything like the cover…………..

  78. Siobhan Gouws on July 29, 2011 9:40 pm

    I love learning about wire craft and trying my hand at it so I’d love to win this book! :)

  79. ElfRenee on July 29, 2011 11:03 pm

    Ooh, this looks awesome!

  80. Carla G on July 29, 2011 11:15 pm

    What an interesting looking book! I would love to win! Thanks for a chance to win! :)

  81. Dj Easterwood on July 29, 2011 11:33 pm

    This book looks great to teach my friends this style and medium. Love to learn something new to share.

  82. LED tubes on July 30, 2011 12:55 am

    Lots of great ideas and new inventions can be made through recycling things. Who would have though that in just beads and wires, you can already make fabulous jewelries.

  83. kerry santillo on July 30, 2011 1:35 am

    A lovely giveaway. To stretch my imagination with Margot Potter a great challenge!

  84. ladybug on July 30, 2011 2:42 am

    Looks like a lot of fun!

  85. Johanna Crellin on July 30, 2011 5:22 am

    I’d love to win this for my friend :D

  86. Diane Roush on July 30, 2011 7:33 am

    I am struggling to learn how to make wire jewelry by the hit and miss method. This book would certainly help up the learning curve.

  87. Lisa on July 30, 2011 7:45 am

    I love Margot Potter’s books and would love a chance to win this one! Looks like it is full of inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway!!

  88. Isha on July 30, 2011 11:10 am

    I just started making wire jewelry, this would help me soooo much! I really like unique jewelry, this would inspire me!!

  89. maria on July 30, 2011 11:37 am

    Hey Guys,
    Thanks so much for the chance to win this great book. Just starting out in the bead world and loving every minute. Just as addicting as scrapbooking!!!!

  90. maria on July 30, 2011 11:41 am

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this great book. Just starting ouin the bead world
    and loving every minute, just as addicting as scrapbooking!!!!!

  91. Pam Cooper on July 30, 2011 5:31 pm

    I love Margo, watch her all the time on the show. Please, I would love to have one of her books!

  92. Jeanne Gwin on July 30, 2011 6:42 pm

    Something I have been wanting to do maybe winning the book will get me motivated to do just that. Thanks for the opportunity.

  93. michele on July 30, 2011 7:37 pm

    Wow! Looks cool! Thanks for offering this giveaway!

  94. Liz on July 30, 2011 9:42 pm

    Oh, sign me up for this one. I would love a chance to win this book!
    Thanks!
    Liz

  95. chic and frog on July 30, 2011 11:56 pm

    I’d love to win this book… but who wouldn’t?

    Ambra

  96. Sally on July 31, 2011 5:47 am

    This would be a wonderful way to expand myself into a different craft. Beautiful!

  97. Crafty Swede on July 31, 2011 9:48 am

    Oh I’d love to get my hands on one of these.

  98. Christina on July 31, 2011 10:47 am

    This book looks great!

  99. Janet on July 31, 2011 1:40 pm

    This looks great, i would love this! I have been getting free beads and craft supplies at Listia.com, and this is the kind of book i have been looking for.

  100. melissa smith on July 31, 2011 3:16 pm

    SO PRETTY

  101. Sonya Everding on July 31, 2011 3:17 pm

    I am just getting into beading and jewelry making. This would be an awesome asset. Thanks so much.

  102. bridget on July 31, 2011 3:57 pm

    Wow the things my daughter and I can make with the info. from this book are great.

  103. Alicia Humphries on July 31, 2011 7:55 pm

    Thank you for a chance to win! I love crafting books.

  104. lori ann costello on July 31, 2011 8:40 pm

    There once was a book about wire
    so fab that my pulse crept up higher.
    I dreamt of the sterling
    Would I be deserving?
    The cover art set me on fire!!!

    Teehee! I would love to win it so I could begin it!

    LoriAnn :)

  105. Melinda Wagner on July 31, 2011 10:11 pm

    This looks like exactly what I need to get my beading back on tract. I LOVE to bead sooo much but my Arthritis got so bad I had to quit until my doctor recently found a series of injections that have helped enough that I can do it again. YAY!Please consider me for the give-away, would love the inspiration and will share with others. Thanks! Melinda

  106. Miriam Cloutier on July 31, 2011 10:39 pm

    This would be amazing to have. I love beading and have a soft spot for Murano beads and would love some news ideas for something new to make

  107. Leslie J. Austad on August 1, 2011 1:14 am

    I am excited about this new book! The reviews I’ve read have given it 5 stars. My husband has just begun to work with wire! Finally he has found something that relaxes him. He is doing very well, but is taking his time to practice the various steps until he reaches a certain familiarity and ease with them, before he moves on. His birthday is August 22 (he’ll be 57). What a wonderful inspiration this book would be to remind him what awaits him as be as he perfects his craft! Thank you!!

  108. Judith (from Israel) on August 1, 2011 6:19 am

    I’d love to win this book. I already have the wire.

  109. hope on August 1, 2011 7:53 am

    Would love to learn this craft, grand daughters are excited for us to start making bead jewlery. Hope we can win this book to help get us started. god Bless you for offering this!

  110. Hilde on August 1, 2011 11:32 am

    Would love to win this book! Especially as it is my birthday in less than 2 weeks

  111. Cindy Perkins on August 1, 2011 12:35 pm

    I love new ideas for wire jewelry. I would love to win this book.

  112. Elizabeth on August 1, 2011 12:56 pm

    I’m loving working with wire. So versatile and energizing. Good luck everyone!

    freeman.eliz@yahoo.com

  113. ellie cox on August 1, 2011 2:10 pm

    The Book looks inspiring and well written, love the deign on the cover-I am sure it would give me the inspiration I need at this point in my career, I am intimidated and unsure of what direction I should take my art and this book looks like it would help me find my style and learn how to use various techniques. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great resource!

    Ellie Cox

  114. Susan on August 1, 2011 5:23 pm

    I use beads and wire in my Trashy Gals recycled and up-cycled craft business and would love to win this give away…. Thanks for offering

  115. Amy DiGiulio on August 1, 2011 5:36 pm

    I’m so excited to see this book – I really want to learn to do beading!

  116. Jennifer on August 1, 2011 5:46 pm

    I would love to get ideas from this book and also share it with a friend who does beautiful jewelry! Thanks for the chance!

  117. Tiffany Iverson on August 1, 2011 7:31 pm

    I would love to win this book. I have just recently begun creating jewelry pieces that consist mainly of wire and different types of crystals. I think this book could give me more great ideas. BTW, does anyone know if they make beads out of crystals: like rose quartz, amethyst, or other? If so where can I get them. If I could find small enough crystals even and then drill the holes myself but they would need to be tiny to be used as beads for bracelets or other delicate pieces.

  118. vicky edwards on August 1, 2011 8:02 pm

    I would really love to win this book. Thanks for doing this.

  119. Amanda Bishop on August 1, 2011 8:39 pm

    I am excited, I hope I win! I could really use this book!

  120. mary fanara coleman on August 2, 2011 4:52 am

    Just getting into this…would love to win this wonderful book. Thanks for the chance.

  121. sparkleize on August 2, 2011 6:01 am

    I’ve been jewelry making for about the past two years and love it. Learning new ideas all the time and having a blast. I find it relaxing and I feel good about myself, when I have made items others love to wear and get as gifts.

  122. Kim Rader on August 2, 2011 7:34 am

    I haven’t made jewelry in years, but this book makes me want to pick it up again.

  123. Donnely Barber on August 2, 2011 7:39 am

    Would love to give this book a loving and caring home. Always on the look-out for new and unusual ways to use up my beads and bits of metal. thanks for a great give-away.

  124. Lauren on August 2, 2011 8:13 am

    I love learning new crafts!

  125. cathy gillette on August 2, 2011 8:41 am

    please count me in!!

  126. Kim R. on August 2, 2011 9:38 am

    I’d love a chance to enter!!
    Thanks :)

  127. Melissa Elgin on August 2, 2011 10:09 am

    I love working with beads and am wanting to branch out into wire. Would love to get this book.

  128. Shaiha on August 2, 2011 12:06 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book.

  129. Julie Bancroft on August 2, 2011 1:29 pm

    What an interesting sounding book, I have dabbled a little at wirework, I would love a book to help me do more…

  130. Jolene Johnson on August 2, 2011 2:01 pm

    Looks like an awesome book! I taught myself to make jewelry solely out of books, so informative jewelry making books are critically important to me! Thanks for the giveaway!
    taznjade at gmail dot com

  131. adrienne zedella on August 2, 2011 4:28 pm

    well, I would love to win this. I need to start a beading and jewelry book and craft magazine collection so that I can become an expert at jewelry making. I’m a novice and need all of the expert help that I can get!

  132. Mary Burnett on August 2, 2011 7:05 pm

    Love the design on the outside can’t wait to see whats inside

  133. POSTI4 on August 2, 2011 7:25 pm

    Would love to try crafting with those materials!

  134. Mia on August 2, 2011 8:08 pm

    Thanks so much for a chance to win this fabulous book!

  135. Emily C on August 2, 2011 10:43 pm

    Awesome book. You always have the best things to give away.

  136. Sarah E on August 3, 2011 4:58 am

    I’m kind of new to jewelry making, and this would give me some great how-tos!

  137. Bettina Groh on August 3, 2011 7:29 am

    What a great present this would make for my beading/jewelry making friend. Please enter me (us)

  138. Karen on August 3, 2011 10:13 am

    I would love to win this book.

  139. Sue (Chicago) on August 3, 2011 3:57 pm

    Here I am again…I swear, you’ve been peaking into my craft closet to see what items I already have and need to combine! I’ve sworn off buying ANYTHING (yes books count) until I have made a dent in my on-hand craft supplies, (preferably thru sales). This book looks like iit might be aa BIG help.

  140. mary fanara coleman on August 4, 2011 8:29 am

    Wow…cool book would love to try and win this!!

  141. Betty Olson on August 4, 2011 6:48 pm

    I would love to try the techniques in this book!

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