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Giveaway: French General: A Year of Jewelry: 36 Projects with Vintage Beads by Kaari Meng

December 29, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

French General jewelry bookJust in time for the New Year I have a giveaway of the new book:

French General: A Year of Jewelry: 36 Projects with Vintage Beads

by Kaari Meng

Leave a comment in today’s post by Wednesday January 7, 2015 and you are in the running for this pretty and inspiring book that is sure to get you in the bling making mood! Open to U.S. residents only please.

I have had the pleasure of shopping at the French General Store here in LA and this book is as pretty and wonderful as the store. The projects are ones virtually every jewelry maker can do and be wearing within the day. Just the type us busy crafters like!

More about the Lark Crafts book:

The gorgeous lifestyle store French General has legions of devoted fans—and its founder, designer and stylist Kaari Meng, has created an exquisite book based on the boutique’s beloved aesthetic. Inspired by vintage French beads, these 36 simple but gorgeous jewelry projects go month by month, season by season. With evocative names like Les Grandes Vacances (Vacation by the Seashore), La Rentrée (Back to School) and La Saint Valentin (Valentine’s Day), the 12 sections each feature three pieces of jewelry-including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

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Comments

  1. angela faulkner says

    December 29, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    I’d love a book, thanks for the chance to win.

  2. Lynn A says

    December 29, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I would love to receive this book! Funds are extremely limited right now or I would just go buy it!!

  3. Erin says

    December 29, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    That looks like a great resource!

  4. Heather R. says

    December 29, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    This book looks lovely! Anything with vintage beads is great, but it looks like the author(s) have a particularly eclectic aesthetic. Thank you for the chance to win- this looks like a really cool book.
    (Oh, and Happy New Year!)

  5. Elane Holloway says

    December 29, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    looks like an awesome book would love to win it. Thank you for the chance and Happy New Year…

  6. Libby says

    December 29, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I always a great source for new ideas and inspIration

  7. Regina says

    December 29, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    This looks great! I inherited my grandmother-in-law’s bead box and have a bunch of beads just looking for some ideas.

  8. Patrice says

    December 29, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    This looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!

  9. Carla Davison says

    December 29, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    I have a lot of beads that belonged to my grandmother and have been looking for inspiration to help me give them new life. This book sounds perfect!

  10. Katie S says

    December 30, 2014 at 1:30 am

    This book looks wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!

  11. Bahli says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:19 am

    That looks like a great book! I have a suitcase of craft supplies from my aunt and my mom, including some vintage beads I’d love to make into something special. 🙂

  12. Donna H says

    December 30, 2014 at 8:19 am

    This book looks gorgeous and I love all of Lark’s craft books. Thanks so much for this great giveaway!!

  13. shari harniss says

    December 30, 2014 at 8:23 am

    Love to win this book for my hubby!

  14. eve gimmel says

    December 30, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Every woman needs a little french in her life! Merci beaucoup!!

  15. Twana Callahan says

    December 30, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I would love a chance to win this beautiful book.

  16. Marie says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I would love to read this book!

  17. superstitches says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:10 am

    That book looks like it’s got some great ideas in it. I’d love to win it.

  18. rfnancy says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I Love all of Kaari’s products and would Love to win this Book!! Thank~You and Happy New Year!!

  19. Lee says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:18 am

    I have always wanted to take one of the French Generals jewelry making classes – this book would be fabulous! I love their fabric also. thanks!

  20. Audre Gaer says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Looks like a gorgeous book. I would love to win it.

  21. kim says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Would love to get started on a new project now that the holiday rush is over.

  22. Mary Helene says

    December 30, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Would love to have some new ideas for many of my vintage beads.

  23. Liz Lumsden says

    December 30, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    This book looks wonderful! I would gift it to a good friend….

  24. ruthann says

    December 30, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    what an awesome giveaway! Thanks!

  25. Lori H. says

    December 30, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    I love working with old jewelry!!
    Thanks for the chance!

  26. Cathy Henke says

    December 30, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    great way to start the New Year!

  27. Nangy says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Looks AWESOME!!

  28. Eileen says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    This francophile would be more than delighted to win this book!

  29. dennis R Mullins Sr. says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I would love to own that book. The store sounds like a store I would love to shop in but not able to travel to LA. thank you for a chance.

  30. Elizabeth Parramore says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I have an opportunity to sell jewelry at a local jewelry studio and have been searching for tutorials on new ,unique jewelry to make and this would be a great help.

  31. sammysgrammy/Auntie/Grammy/Rita says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Exactly my aesthetic – would love to have this inspiration at my fingertips.

  32. Nikki says

    December 30, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks for such a cute giveaway!

  33. marlene strarit says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Would so love to win this!!!

  34. 3stairs says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I love vintage jewelry and would cherish the opportunity to make some!

  35. Jo says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    great looking book of inspiration!

  36. Theresa says

    December 30, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    What a great giveaway!! Sounds like a fantastic book. I am a beader so I am always looking for new designs. I have my “good” bead stash but I also go to thrift stores and pick up jewelry that can be taken apart and given new life.Thank you for the chance to win.

  37. thephotolady says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Looks like a very unique book! Would love it

  38. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    Oh wow, thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful looking book!

  39. Amy Smith says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:14 am

    This looks like it would be great!

  40. nancy d says

    December 31, 2014 at 3:05 am

    Would love this book in my library! Would also love to go shopping in the store too 🙂

  41. Ruth says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:20 am

    Woud love to have this beautiful book!

  42. Sarah says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:57 am

    I would love to win this for my sister! Thank you so much.

  43. Kath McDermott says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Wow, this book looks really fab. Am 66 yrs old and a beginner. Would love to win this book and thanks for the chance,

  44. rita islam says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Yes please. The book is lovely.

  45. Dawn Jones says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    I would like to win this for my mother-in-law, she does bead work. Happy New Year’s!

  46. Olga says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Who will get this fantastic book as a gift for the New Year, someone will be lucky! Happy New Year!

  47. Jeanne says

    December 31, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I have a huge collection of vintage jewelry that would be ideal with this book and ideas. Thanks for the chance.

  48. Julie says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Such a pretty book:) Thanks

  49. Ann Pierce says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous projects!

  50. Trish F says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I love vintage. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.

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