The Virtual Book Tour says so long ... but not goodbye!

Thank you for coming with me on this wonderful ride.  Even though the Virtual Book Tour may be over, it doesn't mean we have to stop having fun!

Source: allposters.com via Linda on Pinterest

Before I give you some interesting numbers,  

 I want to say ... 

Source: None via Abbie on Pinterest

to a whole bunch of people! 

Mary Jane Dodd, Gaea Cannaday, Linda Larsen, Andrew Thornton, Lori Plyler, Diane Cook, Lori Anderson, LeAnn Weih, Jen Judd Velasquez, Melissa Meman, Lisa Crone, Shannon LeVart, Cindy Wimmer, Laura Twiford, Erin Prais-Hintz, Jennifer Cameron,  Sharilyn Miller and YOU!


Even though I haven't been able to communicate with each and every one of you, I've read every comment you left here and at the other artists' blogs.  Thank you for your enthusiasm, kind comments, and for making this event so much fun!

THE VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR INVOLVED ...

                                             17 ARTISTS 

                                             20 DAYS

                                             19 PRIZES

                                             1,105 BLOG COMMENTS! 

But before we go we have a winner to announce!  The winner of the Floral Cascade Necklace kit is ...

Kay Thomerson of Kayz Kreationz! 

There's still time to win the Torch-Firing Kit ... or equivalent ($110 value) from www.paintingwithfireartwear.com.  All you have to do is to leave an honest review of the book at Amazon and wait for the winner to be announced on November 24!  How easy is that? :-)  I'll be able to leave a comment on your review at Amazon as a way of communicating with you ... and you can always check back here to see if you've won.  But I hope you don't wait until then to visit me! 

I feel really weird right now ... like I'm saying goodbye and going on a long trip ... but I'm not ... I'll be back in a couple of days after I get some sleep!  Actually, I'm beginning taping of an online Painting with Fire Workshop!  More on this later ... but for now, hugs to you all!

We have a winner!

Laura of Mountaindreamers ... you just won these beautiful earrings by Mary Jane Dodd! Please get in touch with Mary Jane so that she can send you these beauties.  

Earring Giveaway by Mary Jane Dodd

Gaea Cannaday of Gaea's Beads is next up on the list for the Virtual Book Tour.  Look what Gaea made!

Rings

S Hooks ... don't these look great with the Sari Ribbons?

Couldn't wait to show you the luscious sari ribbons we just got in.  We're in the process of measuring and cutting them into 2 yard and 5 yard lengths, which will be on the website and etsy soon.  We're also going to offer a grouping in 1 yard lengths where you'll get 1 yard of all of the colors.  I had a bag of beads in my hand yesterday that are destined to a local bead store.  When I saw Twilight Hazes in the back ... that dusty purple color ... I grabbed it and placed it next to the beads ... WOW!   My mind started racing with ideas!  Funny how that happens! :-)

Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon that benefits the women of Nepal