Hello Happy Beaders,

I'm excited to announce that Karen is the winner of the "Perfect Match" Dim Sum Earring Give-Away! Huzzah! "Perfect Match" author Sara Schwittek will be sending those earring to you soon, so keep an eye on your mailbox.

Speaking of prizes, I saw two neat-o contests I'd like to share:

First, Jennifer Perkins of The Naughty Secretary Club is starting a give-away and contest extravaganza to announce her book, coming out in July! Today, she's giving away 4 How may I Direct Your Call Necklaces!

Click here and scroll down to find out how to win today's prize. Check back at her blog (click here) daily to see new give-aways and contests. Who knew work could be so fun!

Second, Art Bead Scene Blog has a post detailing a call for entries to Beadwork's Beaded Book Exhibition. This is a great way to show your love of a book in jewelry form. According to Beadwork Magazine "the winning entries will be published in a gallery in Beadwork magazine and the actual works will be exhibited at Bead Expo Santa Fe in March 2009 and Bead Fest Philadelphia in August 2009." You can go to the Art Bead Scene post here for details, or click here for contest rules.

Until next time, and Huzzah to Karen!

Julie