Giveaway: Moon Agate Necklace by Rainwater Studios

EDIT: Giveaway is officially closed. Congratulations to the randomly chosen 242nd commenter, Kara Haskins!


Wish upon the luckiest star and this magnificent moon necklace by Melissa of Rainwater Studios may become yours. The hammered copper wire has been twisted into a tear drop shape to frame a sliced agate stone and a Swarovski chandelier crystal. Melissa found the vintage crystal on a treasure hunt. The slight imperfections visible within its facets give the piece an extra touch of character. The wondrously wire wrapped pendant comes with a silky suede cord that measures 22 inches.

Each piece Melissa dreams into being is just as unique and enchanted as this handmade prize. She has been creating jewelry inspired by different time periods since she began her theater career at 11 years old. A very crafty, ingenious group of theater gurus helped evoke her artistic passion. Historic times of turmoil, from Tudor to Elizabethan to Etruscan, especially fascinate her. Melissa uses her love of history, vintage jewelry materials and precious stones to craft treasures that mesmerize the eye and mind.

How To Enter The Giveaway

Giveaway is open worldwide. I will be pulling a number from my random.org top hat after 11:59pm EST on January 5, 2012, and the corresponding commenter will win! Melissa will contact that lucky soul for a mailing address. If she doesn't hear back from the winner within 3 days, a new number will be drawn.

Mandatory Entry: Browse the Rainwater Studios Etsy shop then comment on this post with your favorite handmade item and a way to contact you, preferably an email or Etsy shop.

Extra Entries: Don't forget the mandatory comment before moving on to these! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry to count.

1. Like that same item by using the facebook like button on the right sidebar of Melissa's Etsy listing and leave a comment here with the number of likes to the right of the button OR share it on your business page and include the link when commenting.

2. Add that same item to your favorites AND heart her shop. Leave a comment with your Etsy username.

3. Buy anything from her Etsy shop. Leave a separate comment for every $5 spent.

4. Like this giveaway on facebook by using the like button at the bottom of this post OR share it on your facebook business page and comment with the link.

5. Like the Rainwater Studios AND aquariann Art pages on facebook for one extra entry.

6. Follow @myrainstudios and @aquariann on twitter. Following us both counts for two entries, as long as you leave a separate comment for each with your own username.

7. Tweet ONCE about the giveaway using the one below or a variation of your own. Leave a comment with the link.

Enter to win a magnificent moon agate pendant by @myrainstudios! #Handmade #giveaway hosted by @aquariann ~ http://bit.ly/vNGHoV

8. Follow the Rainwater Studios blog AND my blog on Google Friend Connect, Networked Blogs or your favorite RSS reader for one extra entry.

9. Vote for my blog just by clicking Picket Fence Blogs. You may do this once a day.

10. Spread the word! Give this post a + 1 on Google or pin it to Pinterest. Click to share this giveaway on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, or Del.icio.us. I'll honor one entry for every networking website you share it on, just make sure to leave separate comments for each.

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