Thursday, January 23, 2014

Giveaway - Marcia DeCoster Presents

To celebrate Marcia DeCoster Presents making it's way out into the world, I will be gifting one signed copy to a reader of MadDesignsbeads.blogspot.com!

I will randomly pick a winner from all blog comments between now and Thursday, January 30 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.


Clicking on the link will take you to the Amazon listing which has the very nice Look Inside feature so you can get a peak at the caliber of artists included.  On the cover Petra, Sian, Beki, Miriam, Melissa and Petra again!  I love all the beautiful images, but I also love having the opportunity to hear each persons story as it relates to their art.

On the back cover, Martina, Heather, Marsha and Ann!


I am totally enamored with the artistry of each and every contributor to this book and pleased with the excellent layout and art direction done by Lark.  

And….comments begin now!  Psst…you can comment on this post or any post written between January 23, 2014 and January 30, 2014.  Your name will be entered for each comment you write, but only one per post.


112 comments:

  1. wow, I'm the first? lol It looks like a book of wonderful inspiration!

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  2. Do so lurve Heather's owls. I wear mine often. Looking forward to reading your interview with her.

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  3. Wow Marcia, that`s a lot of yummie looking eyecandy for inspiration to look at! Congratulations with this book... I can imagine how happy you must be with it! With warmth, Bianca

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  4. I looked at a peak of the book and it has wonderful pictures and great Q and As. Such talented artists!

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  5. Ohmygosh - not commenting to enter, of course, but I didn't know my name was on the back of the book and just about fainted!!!!!! I can't thank you enough, Marcia!!!!!

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  6. Can't wait to get your book. I'm curious to see what you've 'collected' for us.

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  7. Pick me, pick me, pick me!!
    I got to see a copy of it last weekend at the Texas Bead Retreat. It's wonderful! Can't wait to get a copy even if I don't win.

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  8. Eye candy-ful inspiration and beauty! Gorgeous book!

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  9. Great idea to celebrate the book release! Congratulations to the lucky winner.

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  10. I will certainly love a copy either by winning it here or purchasing one. It's looks rather inviting. Well done :-)

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  11. Love to win this, Marcia! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. Congratulations, Marcia! Looks like another great book.

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  13. Such a wonderful looking book! How inspiring! I totally need a copy!!!

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  14. Looks like another cool book. I love looking at what other people think to do with beads!

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  15. I'm not going to lie, I want this book! I'm always looking for good sources of inspiration!

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  16. Marcia, I've had your book on pre-order for months, but it's now arrived and I love it! It's so refreshing to be introduced to some newer artists that haven't already been published multiple times, at least not in the US.

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  17. I love every book you put out Marcia...one of my favorite beaders!!!

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  18. Thanks for your generous gift to a lucky someone that I hope will be me.
    'looking forward to seeing a copy of it.
    'wishing you continued success Marcia.
    Chris

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  19. I hope my copy arrives tomorrow. Amazon says it has been sent. Congratulations, I can hardly wait. Louise

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  20. Looks like another amazing book!

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  21. Oh my gosh, what awe-inspiring work! This looks like a beautiful book!

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  22. You are a true innovator of bead design. The book looks fabulous and I love the fact so many other talented designers are incorporated within!

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  23. Love your books, looking forward to the new one

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  24. I love your work, I can only wish to be a tenth as talented!! love, love, love the owls!!

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  25. What a stellar collection that I would love to own!!!

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  26. Wow ..congrats!!! I will love to have this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  27. Wow, what a fantastic book. Believe it or not, this book is already on my wish list on Amazon. I really really want this book.

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  28. I can't wait to see my book yes it my favorite bead weavers blog

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  29. Hope I'm lucky enough to win the book =)

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  30. Wow another inspiring book. I love leaarning how others think and where they get their inspiration. Ppretty helpful when having one of those creative blocks. :-D

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  32. WOW!!!! I love your work!
    Spero che sorteggi me :)

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  33. I love your books, can't wait to get your book here in Austria-Vienna, Susanne from Vienna

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  34. Where can I buy a copy? Looks amazing. Xxx

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  35. This looks a wonderful book with lots of inspirational beaders featured! Would love to win a copy!

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  37. I have got to get me a copy of this book, it looks fantastic

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  38. I have got to get me a copy of this book, it looks fantastic

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  39. Beautiful choice of bead artists

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  40. Wow, an excellent book, written by a great author, with content from well known bead artists! I wish this book to me, that would be nice!

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  41. I'd love to win your book! I already have one yours - Beads in Motion - and I love it! I'm just finishing one piece following the instructions from the book.
    Alenka

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  42. It really looks gorgeous this book, with so many great artists.

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  43. Wow, it's very very fantastic!!! I've just the other books and I hope to win also this!!!! Thank you very much for this big opportunity!!!! Congrats for the new book
    Ivana

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  44. Sorry, I've written with my husband's account!! This is mine!! Thank you very much
    Ivana

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  45. Partecipo anch'io e incrocio le dita, il libro deve essere meraviglioso!!!!

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  46. Looking forward to reading artists ' remarks about their creative processes. Contests on the work you are doing.

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  47. It looks like I have another book to add to my bead book library which is now growing into bookshelf number 3. It would be awesome to win one.

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  48. Pick me I'd love to share your new book with me love you.:-D :-D

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  49. Pick me I'd love to share your new book with me love you.:-D :-D

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  50. Looks like a fantastic book. Love the pictures.

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  51. Now I know what to ask for my birthday. Just looking at the cover is inspiring, imagine what happens if you look inside the book. Love to have a copy!

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  52. I would love a print of your new book!

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  53. Congratulations with your new book! It looks amazing! I would love the chance to win a copy!

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  54. I would love to try the owls! Great looking projects!

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  55. I've been waiting for this book to come out - I would be honored to hold the signed copy in my hands! *crossing her fingers*

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  56. Would love to give the book a good home in Norway

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  57. Wonderful book, very elegant jewelry, i love the design you made.

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  58. Would love to win this book, or purchase :)
    Looks so yummy!

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  59. I would LOVE to be able to own this Presents Book. It looks like a fabulous collection from fabulous artists!

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  60. Wow! Now THIS is a reference book I'd love to add to my library. The photography looks outstanding, and as a reader of this blog, I know the work is of exceptional quality. Thank you for the generous giveaway!

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  61. Would love to own this book. The owl is adorable :)

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  62. Today would be a wonderful day to look at this. It's so cold!!!!

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  63. So exciting and inspiring! Thanks for the opportunity! MonaRAEbeads at yahoo

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  64. Yay, count me in! I'm making the trip to Tucson for the bead show too! Marlene - arteveryday at msn.com

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  65. Congratulations!!

    Y muchas gracias por darnos la oportunidad de participar y por ser fuente de nuestra inspiración.

    http://conperlasyaloloco.blogspot.com.es/

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  66. The book is going to be amazing and I can't wait to get a copy, whether I win one or buy one.

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  67. I have to think that you are gonna have a really difficult time picking. I remember when I first met you, all I could think was "God, I love her hair. And wow what's that around her neck? Oh crap, I am in trouble cuz I want to be her!!"

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  68. I am sooo looking forward to getting this book. It's on my list of "wants" in the event I am not the lucky one.

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  69. Pick me! Pick me! Mr. Random...would LOVE to have that book to add to my collection.

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  70. Full of beautiful, inspirational beading. I love it!

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  71. What a wonderful book. Lots of interesting techniques.

    ~cryssT

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  72. Pretties! Pretties! I want to look at all the Pretties!!

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  73. I love all your work is my inspiration.

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  74. Hello Marcia,

    I'm a constantly reader of your lovely blog! Your posts give me a lot of inspirations and I admire your work.
    This new book makes me curious, it seems to be very interesting.

    Greetings,
    Nicole

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  75. Can't expect to win, given the competition, but can you let me know whether the book will be available at the B&B show? That, signed by some of the celebrities in it, would be the ultimate souvenir of the trip!

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  76. Can't expect to win, given the competition, but can you let me know whether the book will be available at the B&B show? That, signed by some of the celebrities in it, would be the ultimate souvenir of the trip!

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  77. Can't expect to win, given the competition, but can you let me know whether the book will be available at the B&B show? That, signed by some of the celebrities in it, would be the ultimate souvenir of the trip!

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  78. Beautiful book, beautiful beadworks and beautiful artists. I think it should be wonderful.

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  79. The front cover layout entices the reader, the back cover contains the list of beaders included and snips of more great beadwork. Inside must be a delight to peruse! Congrats Marsha, and congrats to all included! Jeanne Evans

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  80. Another must have! Looks great Marcia - congratulations!

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  81. Looks like I'll be adding this one to my book collection as well, whether or not I win it here. Just looking at the front and the back covers, I can only imagine what delights the inside of the book hold! Thank you for the opportunity to win an autographed copy!

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  82. What a beautiful book! It seems to be filled with inspiration!

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  83. Looks like an awesome book with many of my favorite artists! Can't wait to curl up with this book!

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  85. This book looks wonderful. Beautiful inspiration from some of the best talent in beading!

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  86. Can't wait to see your new book! Congratulations on getting it finished. It looks inspiring.

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  87. Your books are always an inspiration, I can hardly wait to see it.

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  89. What a wonderful book. Would love to win it of course!!!!!

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  90. I am new to bead weaving and I have been soaking up any and all beading books I can get my hands on. I can't wait to check this one out.

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  91. my favorite beady ladies..in 1book..awedome

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  92. Book looks awesome. Can't wait to read it over and over!

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  93. I love your books and it was not possible for me to visit you in summer at Petra Perlament at Bonn.

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  94. Your books are always inspiring. Can't wait to read this new ne.

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  95. Marcia this looks like a fabulous book that I would like to add to my library. Thanx for the chance to win it.

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  96. Wow! I can't wait until this book comes out. I'm a huge fan of your work and have all the books you've done so far. I started beading about 6 years ago when my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Through it all it has been a mental life saver! Your books are a constant source of inspiration!

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  97. It is a very nice inspiration and I must have it.
    Greetings from Elke (geperlt)

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  98. Oh my, I love the colors...that is one of the ways you inspire me. To go out of my usual combinations. I really want this in my library!

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  99. What a great idea, ich like your blog very much and the book looks very interesting.

    regrats
    Biene

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  100. Would love to win so I could see all those wonderful photos of beautiful beading! Thanks, Marcia!

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  101. Gorgeous!
    Love the colors and textures and shapes.

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