Very unusually, I'm writing this on my laptop, which means it's taking twice as long as I keep hitting the mouse pad with the heels of my hands and inadvertently deleting whole lines! It's just too hot to use the pc upstairs, so I'm lurking in a darkened room, fortifying myself with homemade ice cream soda and listening with half an ear to the tennis, hoping Murray wins ...
So, what's been happening in my year of blog silence? Well, I've been pouring my energy into my Etsy shop - which I have filled with lots of lovely handmade findings as well as all my latest jewellery creations - and my Facebook page, created two wirework tutorials, made many custom items for some truly lovely people, turned 40 (eek!) and still managed to work a full-time day job without (quite) cracking up. :)
And in the last few days, I have reached 1000 likers on my Facebook page - this may not sound such a huge number on the grand scale of things, but when I think that over ONE THOUSAND people have taken the time to visit my page and click that Like button (hopefully because they do genuinely like it), I'm quite humbled. To me it is a big deal.
So, to say a big fat THANK YOU with squirty cream, cherries and chocolate sprinkles on top, I'm going to be giving away the following summery necklace, which I have just finished making especially for this purpose.
And all you have to do to be entered into the draw, is leave a comment here WITH YOUR NAME in it. I will be closing the draw at 1pm GMT next Sunday the 14th July and announcing the winner as soon as they have been chosen. As is traditional with my giveaways, all the names will go into my straw hat, and the winner will be chosen by my long-suffering hubby. This is open to all my likers, wherever in the world you are, but please only enter if you have liked my Facebook page or you follow my blog, as this particular giveaway is meant to be a thank you for following me, and not leaving my ramblings to echo lost and unheard ... :)
*Please note - your comments need to be moderated before they will show (a measure I had to take because of spam) - but they will show, fear not!*
115 comments:
Me, me, me!! You did mean it like that, didn't you? Should I also jump up and down and wave? It's rather too hot for that, but if it helps, I will! ;-)
Cat who's now following your blog, so you better get going!
ooo am i first :) Hello
I've loved your jewelry since I first saw one of your pendants on Pinterest. The details you include in your creations are awe-inspiring.
Jorie Browder
What a wonderful piece. I so admire your ability with wire, so inspiring for a budding jewellery maker like myself.
Beautiful work! I recently found you on Facebook, and I'm delighted to have done so.
You work so much magic with wire. I just love your work.
Lorna Kimber
I've just found your page and blog - LOVE your work!
Hi Louise! My name is Jennifer White and I have been following you for about 6 months now. Absolutely love your wire pendants. I have a small plastic bank that all my extra change and whatever paper money I can get goes in so I can save enough to buy one. Its taking longer than I thought as the kids and my hubby are always in need of something lol. Would love to win !
Hello. Wow that is beautiful. Such a talented person! Congratulations on getting 1000+ likes. Tash Xxx
Such pretty creative interpretations of nature. This pendant is such a reminder of the heat of Wimbledon fortnight instead of rain.
What gorgeous work you do.I love all your beautiful creations..so different and very original..
Sally J. Vittorio
WoW!! Your work is AMAZING!!!
Kay
I absolutely adore your work! I stumbled across it one day I think from a Pinterest post and I was hooked! It's just gorgeous! I am so thrilled to see you blogging again!
Lisa Justice
PLEASE leave your name if you are posting as anonymous - otherwise you will not be entered.
Me please - your work is amazing and very inspiring :) :) Kim Spencer xxx
I have loved your work ever since I first saw it. The pieces are (everyone of them) gorgeous and whimsical and I wish I could buy them for everyone I know! So hoping to win this!!!
Hi, Dawn McCarney here. I am a recent "liker" of yours, after a friend mentioned your name when I was fighting with a Tree of Life!! Your work has really inspired me, and I honestly don't know where your get your ideas from, but well done you!! :-)
This is absolutely gorgeous. So inspiring!
Your pieces are beautiful, especially this one.
I love the colors, looking at it brings to mind beautiful sunsets. Pearl is my birthstone making the piece extra special to me. You are very talented.
Diane
Pick me! lol good luck everyone. Christine Donaghy.xxx
Another lovely wire work necklace with your unique style. As I have commented before you can always recognise your distinct design. Thanks for creating this contest for us all to enter. Good luck with your endeavors over the next year. I am not suprised you have over 1000 likes on facebook
Cath Ross
Pleeeease include me in your giveaway!!! This pendant is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Amazing work, as always, Louise!! Warmest wishes, Kimi Springer
Hi what a beautiful piece of art. I would love to be entered in your draw to win this gorgeous pendant. Best Wishes Paula Murphy
Hello, Louise! My name is Damon Chatterton, of Monte Ne, Arkansas. I first saw your work through a 'share' by Buttons by McAnaraks on Facebook, and have followed you there too. I love your pendants I've seen so far; their design is deceptively simple, masterful. I enjoy the story you tell through them as well. I must choose some of your photos to share with my peoples on Facebook!
Trying again. Your wirework always has a magical calmness Louise. Love it. Janet
Diana Greenlaw - I love your work, it is so inspirational! x
I would be chuffed to bits to own this, it's stunning.
Becky Dean
A beautiful pendant heralding a new dawn in British tennis- you knew Andy was going to win- well done! :-) Well done!
Dawn x
I too have only recently 'like' your page after a share by McAnaraks, but I never win anything... ;( Linda Lee Horton
Another beautiful piece of wearable art!! I would be overjoyed to add it to my "Louise Goodchild" collection! Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed that I win. :)
This is absolutely gorgeous Louise! It is truly genius and so full of soul! xoxo
It is no wonder that you have FB fans far and wide, as your pieces are so unique and truly inspired.
Have a beautiful day!
xoxo
Heike
Beautiful work and the pendant would be worn by me Caroline French every day. x
I love your designs, they are beautiful.
All of your work is just beautiful. I hope I win!
A lovely day for a picnic! I have the privilege of owning a beautiful Labradorite bracelet, waterfall pendant and earrings made by the lovely Louise - now my favourite jewellery! If I ever win the lottery watch out, I shall buy all the jewellery in Louise's etsy shop!
Oh phooeey I tried to be clever and use my blog name and got lost in space. Trying again. I love love love your work. Beautiful. :) Susan Scott x
Lucinda Larsen Saue
Lovely and amazing, as is all the jewelry you show us on facebook. Thanks!
Love your work Louise have followed you on facebook for ages love your designs,Blessed be my dear..
Io, io, io! Anche dalla lontana Italia c'è chi ti segue e ama i tuoi lavori.
Rossana De Leo
Me, me, meeee! Even the way from Italy there are those who follow you and love your work.
Absolutely love your technique- have never seen anything quite like it before. I'm going to try my hand at one of your tutorials soon .... hopefully it won't look like a five year old made it! :)
Just lovely Louise. This scene reminds me of my honeymoon...
Simply gorgeous...
Hi Louise. Like many of your Facebook fans, I also have followed your work, been inspired, oww and arrghed when I see your beautiful pieces. You were the first person I came across when I started making jewellery last year, , and I started searching for inspiration. Of course I would be over the moon if this lovely piece was sent to me in Australia. :) From Erica Owens.
Beautifull!
Your work is all lovely but this has to be my fav :-)
I have rotten luck but please enter me
Nylah Ali
thank you!!
Hi Louise, I love this pendant the colours area beautiful. I marvel at your ability to work with wire and not get in a tangle.
Cecilia X
Hi Louise - I would be thrilled to win this piece. Your work is truly beautiful. It's my daughter's birthday next weekend and I'd love to be able to give her this gorgeous pendant. :)
A beautiful creation. I too love to design and create. If I don't win, can you send me instruction on how to make one?
Joan
Email gladysgibb@yahoo.com
I have a friend to whom I would love to give this as a birthday gifty.
Lady Mockingbird.
Gee...this would be a thrill to win, because I LOVE your work! And your writing. And the idea that you actually bake cupcakes every week! Katie Nielsen-Nunez, USA
Another beautiful creation by a very clever lady. :)
You do the most amazing things with wire Louise! Would love to wear this :)
Liz
Hiya. Good to see you pop up on my Dashboard again. I would love to win that gorgeous necklace
I absolutely love your work, it's beautiful and very inspiring.
You have such imagination and talent when it comes to wire crafting! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Nicole Hall
Nicolevhall on facebook! :)
Hi :) This is a gorgeous necklace, you are very talented. Beautiful colours to :) Thanks for the opportunity to try and win it :)
Jennifer Carroll
such beautiful work, and really appreciate the tutorials too, I am looking forward to playing when the new craft shop opens near me, that pendant is so pretty :)
Tansy de Faoite
Love love love your work! I wish I'd found you a month ago to wish for something for my birthday. Will have to drop regular hints to the OH for Christmas. ;)
Absolutely love your work! They are all amazing and i would love to win one! Tracy Collins
That pendant is beautiful. I would love to be the lucky winner.
Katie Sheen
I love your designs, currently being well behaved with actually getting one as i have a baby imminently arriving! (2 weeks and counting). Frances Petipher-Bartley
Hi Louise its Tina Harvey from Nova Scotia, love your pendant.
OH DEAR. IT IS GOING TO BE SUCH A LONG WEEK WAITING TO HEAR THAT I WON!!! LOL. I HOPE! SO LOVE YOUR ITEMS AND WISH I HAD THE PATIENCE AND CREATIVITY TO DO AS YOU DO!
BETH VALENTINE..WYLIE TEXAS USA!
Victoria Boulton from Poulton le fylde. Love the pendant xx
Hi, I love your work and this pendant is stunning.
I hope I get to show it off ;-)
oops forgot to leave name
Kathy Schlabach Jones Love it!
Love your work, Louise! It's always so fresh and uniquely inventive!
Recently found you on Facebook and im amazed by your work....so beautiful!!!
Toni Chapman-Jones ♡
Another beautiful pendant Louise, as always. Welcome back to your blog! xxx
It says I should leave a comment. Ok here it is : "I am proud to have you as a friend" Serioulsy. Oh it sounded more like a declaration than a comment! Never mind. :)
-Sumi
Me please, too hot to think of something witty Claire Faulkes
Thank you Luoise for this gift!
this pendant is absolutely wonderful...I love it!
Good luck to everyone!
Not only is this a beautiful piece of work (which I'd love to own as it reminds me of a magical sunset I experienced in India!)but I think the idea of a lucky dip is pure genius. You're a very talented lady on many levels :)
Karen Ferguson
Just came across you on the Book of Face; so glad it was in time to enter for this stunning piece!! Off to investigate a whole lot more of your work :D
Vicki Chapman (vicki.chapman.587 on FB)
Recently joined your Facebook page. I love your work. It's beautiful. xxx Wild Side
I love your wok Louise! Being new to jewelry making, you are one of my biggest inspirations. Hopefully one day I can create pieces half as good as you do!!
Karen Grant , u.s.a.
Ooooh Lovely! Yes please can i be added to your hat of loveliness? Charlotte Holding
Love your work!
Kelle Claxton
Your work is just amazing. I wish I had a pinch of that talent.
Michele Frederick
Awesome Giveaway Pendant! Chelsie Boyd
that's the sun setting!!! wow that's so neat louise. i have liked & talked to you as Giveadog A Home, but i'm going to like you as Rene Rowland too so you really have my name here.
Hi Louise.
It is so great to know you are an inspiration to so many people. I love the comments. I have loved your work since I started making jewellery and you helped me so much. Thank you.
From Louise Sidford.
Absolutely gorgeous, my mate. x
So much variety in your work from a basic idea, this sunset one is perfect! You make the most beautiful wirework stuff, so delicate, and with beautiful colours, love every one but this giveaway is your best yet. I'm saving the picture so even if I don't win I can still look at it :-) Nina Kenchington (FB)
siiiiiiiiii che bello grazie!!!! partecipo!! ti seguo già su fb ma ora che so che hai anche un blog ti aggiungo ;)
Really beautiful. Love it.
beautiful,beautiful,beautiful looks like summer!!!!
Would love to win one of your pieces. They are so unique. Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
Barb Colberg celticartwitch@gmail.com
You know I'm most definitely in! :-) Jess x
Absolutely stunning!
Tia Allen
Love your designs and your amazing work with wire. Kelly Gillen
This pendant is so beautiful! I love all your work but this is one of the best! :)
Beautiful necklace! Really love your designs, especially the seasonal trees. Cat Herbert
Hi louise its Tina Harvey from Nova Scotia Canada. I would love to win your pendant and be able to show it to people over here. It is beautiful.
I cant tell you how beautiful this is
This is stunning! You are so talented!
Keeping my fingers crossed that i might win it ;-)
Melissa wise xx
Hi,
I have just discovered your jewellery. Wow! Especially the wire work pendants - how beautiful.
Have liked your facebook page and look forward to seeing lots more of your stunning work :)
I'd love to win, but even if I didn't I'd still love your work.
-Heather D.
Absolutely gorrrrrgeous. Just found your designs but have fallen madly in love with them. Fingers et all crossed that I'm the winner!
Just came across your work today and am COMPLETELY IN AWE! YOU are AMAZINGLY gifted! This piece you are offering as a giveaway is actually the piece I came across that drew me to seek out your other pieces. I will KEEP my fingers, toes AND arms crossed for luck!
Stacey Kirkpatrick
I love this pendant and would love to have a go at winning it, thank you for making such a generous offer. Liz Masters
I love your work & can see all the hard work & painful finger tips that have gone into making them. This one is especially gorgeous & I adored your ikkle sheepsies ♡♡♡ Cindy Bunn xxx
I absolutely adore your jewellery. I'm a jewellery maker too but still recommended you to one of my friends yesterday... your work is instantly recogniseable. Gorgeous!!xx
Thank you for the chance to win something so gorgeous x Carolyn Green
Gorgeous work Louise, I am a big fan and you have given me lots of inspiration. X
I thought I already had posted as I'd love the chance to win such a beautiful creation . . however I can't find me in the list . . so please . . fingers crossed with a cherr on top . . . Riva Mollison :0)
Love your work so inspirational Liz Tilt
Incredible work dear. From one artist to another, I truely understand the love you put into your work. Well done
Mary jones
as a fellow artist... all I can say is "wow". Love your work! Elina Zebergs :)
Love this pendent ..I only wish I had my hands back working as well as id need them to do for this sort of Beutiful intricate work ..weldone and thank you for sharing. .=)
I really like your art work. Amber Harrison, Harleiquin05@hotmail.com
Wow, I love your work, and I hope I could win.
Hi everyone, just a reminder that this giveaway closed on 14th July and the winner has received the pendant now, so any comments received after that will not have been entered. Thank you so much for your lovely comments! :)
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