Valentine’s Day giveaway: Alaska jewelry.

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IMG_20160204_140957 copyBack in December I gave away some of my friend Linda B’s handcrafted jewelry. The response was so enthusiastic I’ve decided to do it again, in time for Valentine’s Day. Also in time for her “First Friday” event tomorrow evening at the 2 Friends Gallery here in Anchorage. (If you’re in the area, you should go.)

Once again I wish I were a better photographer. But I’m not, so you’re just going to have to trust me with the details about these pendants.

This time around Linda started with a copper disk and a copper rectangle, knocking both of them silly with a texturing hammer. You can catch a glimpse of this detail despite my sub-par photography.

Next she added colorful metal accents and some copper ones, attaching them with rivets she makes out of heavy-gauge copper wire. Each of these comes with an 18-inch cord.

These would be fine Valentine’s Day gifts if that’s the sort of thing you do. They’d also do well as birthday or Christmas presents — or maybe for a little self-gifting. As one of the characters in “Steel Magnolias” put it, what separates us from the lower animals is our ability to accessorize.

 

Two winners this week; the first one to respond gets first pick. To enter:

If you do any (or all!) of these things, please leave separate, additional comments to get credit for each entry.

The deadline to enter is 7 p.m. PDT Sunday, Feb. 7. If I don’t hear back from the winners by 7 p.m. PDT Monday, Feb. 8, I’ll have the random number generator pull new names.

Will try really hard to get them in the mail right away, in case you do plan to give them to a sweetheart or partner.

Note: Due to the high cost of international shipping, a winner from outside the United States will receive an Amazon gift card.

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92 thoughts on “Valentine’s Day giveaway: Alaska jewelry.”

    • You’re welcome. And it’s nice to know about another reader in San Diego — I’m heading that way in September for the Financial Blogger Conference, and planning to have a meet-up. Hope we have a chance to say hello.

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  8. Beautiful! Having caraway rye bread out of the bread machine, wondering if you are having something awesome out of your crock pot for dinner. Love reading about your life and adventures!

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  17. I would love to win…These would be a great gift for DW. What a talented gal Linda B is. I’ve been to her site…pretty cool stuff…

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  47. Lovely giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity. We usually celebrate Valentine’s Day with a heart healthy dinner at home. This year, we’re adding strawberry shortcake for desert.

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  57. Another amazing giveaway! I immediately can think of 3 potential gift recipients who would love these. Wish I were local to go to the event.

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  67. WOW! so many responses; that oughta tell Linda how great her stuff is!

    I would love to win this give away ~~ I get you in my email, and love to do so!

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  72. I wish I lived near Anchorage so I could visit the 2 Friends Gallery. Ok, I really only wish I was visiting near the Gallery so I could see some of the pieces there – the older I get the less I like the cold. Though I do enjoy reading about your experiences in Alaska. You have an appreciation for warm, sunny days that many of us take for granted.

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  73. I have two daughters, one daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters. Maybe I’ll solve the issue of who to give it to by keeping it for myself!

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