Friday Giveaway with Lucy

Trivia Question November 4^th, 2011:

Where did the first 12 birthstones originate? 

What did they represent?

Answer posted here: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

Send your answer here: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM


GAME BONUS*: This week - ONE- Lucky winner will be randomly chosen from the comments left on our entry form to WIN - The Swarovski Magazine. It's AWESOME! I love it and it's got some gorgeous creations in it.! A $20.00 value. Make sure to send in your entry form (link above) and along with your answer WRITE: I WANT TO WIN SWAROVSKI MAGAZINE! THE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN 11/10/2011 - so enter NOW! 

General Information: 

Our Scavenger Trivia Game began October 7^th at noon CST. It will continue – every Friday at noon CST until December 16^th, 2011. Each week we’ll post a TRIVIA question on our Blog asked by Lucy – our Lucite Ambassador. The correct answer to our question will be posted on our Facebook Fan page before midnight CST every Friday. The FIRST four correct answers sent to this link: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM wins a $25.00 gift certificate to shop with us.

Since the TRIVIA ENTRY FORMS are sent to us there is a time and date stamp. Every answer will be posted as it is received. And only correct answers will be counted to win the gift certificates.

You can share the blog and questions with your own friends to get in on the fun. Some of the questions and answers will be bead related – some will not – but we’re still looking for very specific answers – so if you’re not absolutely right – you’ll lose the gift certificate.

RULES:

1. The questions will be posted on our blog – every Friday at noon CST.

2. Answers will be displayed on our FB Fan page before midnight CST every Friday until game ends: WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VERY SPECIFIC ANSWER, YOU'VE GOT TO FIND IT. The answer must be the one we’ve posted on our Facebook page and must be sent to this link: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM You must fill out the form in it’s entirety to be entered.

3. You can only win ONE time per month.

4. You can only use one gift certificate per shopping trip. (our website only allows one coupon)

5. The first FOUR correct answers will win a $25.00 gift certificate to shop with us.

6. Gift Certificates will be awarded by e-mail, are not redeemable for cash and can take up to 48 hours to process - please make sure to check your SPAM filters. We're not responsible for lost gift certificates but will do everything to make sure you know the code.

7. Winners will be posted each week on our BLOG and FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

Remember - the answer will be on our: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE and you must send answers via our TRIVIA ENTRY FORM

The first FOUR correct answers posted at this link: win a $25.00 gift certificate. There will be other giveaways in the next 10+ weeks that won't be advertised so you better check back!

Lucy is the creation of Eddie Howe - contact Eddie here: Eddie's e-mail

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Friday Giveaway with Lucy

Trivia Question October 28^th, 2011:

What multi-colored beads were traditionally worn to attract wealth and whom did they adorn? (please read all rules before playing)

Answer posted here: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

Send your answer here: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM
If you have any problems with this form send e-mail to: E-Mail The Hole Bead Shoppe
AND INCLUDE:
Name
e-mail address
ANSWER:


GAME BONUS*: This week - ONE- Lucky winner will be randomly chosen from the comments left on our entry form to WIN - Bead Riffs by Rachel Nelson-Smith! A $25.00 value. Make sure to send in your entry form (link above) and along with your answer WRITE: I WANT TO WIN BEAD RIFFS! THE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN 11/3/2011 - so enter NOW! 

Last week's winners:

V. M. Smith won $25.00 
S. Haussler won $25.00

L. Mason won $25.00

E. Eslinger won $25.00  

General Information: 

Our Scavenger Trivia Game began October 7^th at noon CST. It will continue – every Friday at noon CST until December 16^th, 2011. Each week we’ll post a TRIVIA question on our Blog asked by Lucy – our Lucite Ambassador. The correct answer to our question will be posted on our Facebook Fan page before midnight CST every Friday. The FIRST four correct answers sent to this link: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM wins a $25.00 gift certificate to shop with us.

Since the TRIVIA ENTRY FORMS are sent to us there is a time and date stamp. Every answer will be posted as it is received. And only correct answers will be counted to win the gift certificates.

You can share the blog and questions with your own friends to get in on the fun. Some of the questions and answers will be bead related – some will not – but we’re still looking for very specific answers – so if you’re not absolutely right – you’ll lose the gift certificate.

RULES:

1. The questions will be posted on our blog – every Friday at noon CST.

2. Answers will be displayed on our FB Fan page before midnight CST every Friday until game ends. The answer must be the one we’ve posted on our Facebook page and must be sent to this link: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM You must fill out the form in it’s entirety to be entered.

3. You can only win ONE time per month.

4. You can only use one gift certificate per shopping trip. (our website only allows one coupon)

5. The first FOUR correct answers will win a $25.00 gift certificate to shop with us.

6. Gift Certificates will be awarded by e-mail, are not redeemable for cash and can take up to 48 hours to process - please make sure to check your SPAM filters. We're not responsible for lost gift certificates but will do everything to make sure you know the code.

7. Winners will be posted each week on our BLOG and FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

Remember - the answer will be on our: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE and you must send answers via our TRIVIA ENTRY FORM

The first FOUR correct answers posted at this link: win a $25.00 gift certificate. 
*There will be other giveaways in the next 10+ weeks that won't be advertised so you better check back!

Lucy is the creation of Eddie Howe - contact Eddie here: Eddie's e-mail

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Friday Giveaway with Lucy

Trivia Question October 21st, 2011:

What were original rhinestones made from and where did they come from?

Answer posted here: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

Send your answer here: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM
form is having issues - PLEASE E-mail 
theholebeadshop@bartnet.net
name
email address
answer

General Information: 

Our Scavenger Trivia Game began October 7^th at noon CST. It will continue – every Friday at noon CST until December 16^th, 2011. Each week we’ll post a TRIVIA question on our Blog asked by Lucy – our Lucite Ambassador. The correct answer to our question will be posted on our Facebook Fan page before midnight CST every Friday. The FIRST four correct answers sent to this link: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM wins a $25.00 gift certificate to shop with us.

Since the TRIVIA ENTRY FORMS are sent to us there is a time and date stamp. Every answer will be posted as it is received. And only correct answers will be counted to win the gift certificates.

You can share the blog and questions with your own friends to get in on the fun. Some of the questions and answers will be bead related – some will not – but we’re still looking for very specific answers – so if you’re not absolutely right – you’ll lose the gift certificate.

RULES:

1. The questions will be posted on our blog – every Friday at noon CST.

2. Answers will be displayed on our FB Fan page before midnight CST every Friday until game ends. The answer must be the one we’ve posted on our Facebook page and must be sent to this link: TRIVIA ENTRY FORM You must fill out the form in it’s entirety to be entered.

3. You can only win ONE time per month.

4. You can only use one gift certificate per shopping trip. (our website only allows one coupon)

5. The first FOUR correct answers will win a $25.00 gift certificate to shop with us.

6. Gift Certificates will be awarded by e-mail, are not redeemable for cash and can take up to 48 hours to process - please make sure to check your SPAM filters. We're not responsible for lost gift certificates but will do everything to make sure you know the code.

7. Winners will be posted each week on our BLOG and FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

Remember - the answer will be on our: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE and you must send answers via our TRIVIA ENTRY FORM

The first FOUR correct answers posted at this link: win a $25.00 gift certificate. There will be other giveaways in the next 10+ weeks that won't be advertised so you better check back!

Lucy is the creation of Eddie Howe - contact Eddie here: Eddie's e-mail

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Trade Show Series (cont.) Guest - The Sparkling Pat Riesenburger

I've never "met" Pat. We've chatted, e-mailed and Facebook'd for years. I feel like I know her but I've never actually met her. And if you put a gun to my head, I'd be hard pressed to find a ONE single word that describes her - she's a mother, an innovator, an entrepreneur, a wife, a newly crowned Swarovski Ambassador, a crafter, a thrifter, a comic, an animal devotee, a gardener, foodie, home decorator (running out of breath) and a friend...one of those real friends - you know you can count on - that you know is listening, no - hearing you when you talk and one of the few who accepts you for who you are...not who they need you to be. . . 
And even though I've not met Pat, she's actually created two of the most memorable moments of my life. I'm so very proud to include her in my very intimate circle of people I "tag" as friends and I thank her for the valuable lessons I've learned in the short time I've known her. And here she is - Pat Riesenburger:

Yep, It's really Pat Ain't she cute?? 

1. What brand do you fall under (if any):

Artist, Teacher, Business Owner

2. What type of Trade Shows do you attend as a vendor (not buyer) and how many shows do you attend:

My show experience has been somewhat limited as I have not been inclined to spend time away from my kids.  I have been a vendor at To Bead True Blue (Tucson) and TNNA . I am hoping to expand my horizons in 2012.  My nest is will soon be empty as my youngest is heading off to college.  I imagine that I will be more free to travel at that point!

Pat's jewelry

3. How far in advance do you plan for each show (i.e. inventory, advertising, hotels):

About 8 months before a show I start to “noodle it around” by loosely contemplating product, display ideas etc.  Things start to get a bit more serious at the six month point, which is when I must commit to product if it is to be available for the show.

4.What type of advertising do you use, if any:

I rely on the promoters for most of the advertising and have been pleased with their efforts.  I also promote the event on my blog and on my website, as well as through e-newsletters.

5. Do you have any tips to prevent loss/theft at shows:

I am probably too cavalier with respect to loss prevention.  I tend to adopt a “your karma is on YOU” attitude and assume that folks will behave responsibly.  I am not one of those who ties down display samples.  There is always some degree of …ahem…attrition….but I chalk it up to a cost of doing business.

Pat's Thrift finds

6.Do you have a timeline for when and how to apply for tax permits or certifications for other states? And a good way to keep up with multiple permits and tax payment deadlines:

Ummm….Errrr…[I am blushing here…..]….basically I show up at the venue and wait for all of the tax people to track me down.  They always do!

7.What suggestions do you have for display ideas that meet both convention center guidelines and fire Marshall specifications:

It is always a challenge to STAND OUT in a sea of color and glitz.  I am the queen of “decorating on a dime” and one of my favorite tricks is to hunt for large framed pictures at thrift stores, never spending more than a dollar or two. I throw away the paintings and keep the frames, which I spray paint black.  I then staple black chicken wire to the back of the frame and VOILA!  I have the perfect display for my hand dyed fibers!  I simply weave the wool in and out of the chicken wire and hang the “artwork” in my booth.  It is cheap, easy, and attracts a whole lot of attention.

If you love what you read - find Pat at the links below:
Urban Stitch Studio - retail
Aussie Threads and Fibers -wholesale only
The Crafty Retailer - blog


See the rest of Pat's answers September 2nd, 2011


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Tonight we'll have a laugh at my expense...

Today:
I sent one of those e-mails to my friends, posing a random question to get an idea of what your friends think of you. Although I have not received a response to ALL the e-mails. I just laughed so hard, I wanted to post them tonight. I'll add more as I receive them.
I'm not going to put the person's entire name to protect them...haha

The question was:

If you saw me in a police car, what would you think I got arrested for?


Here are the answers:

M.B.> WHoopin someones ass for disturbin yer peace

C.B.> lewd and lascivious. No, just kidding. Probably for insubordination to a police officer after a routine traffic stop.

F.P.> Trying to save a stray cat on the freeway.

K.V.> Murder. Nothing premeditated, but you'd see someone beating a dog or their kid or something and run 'em down. :)

M.D.> You know what? You'd be one of those people who gets arrested for putting money in other people's expired parking meters... that's just how you are :)

J.Q.> For NOT PAYING TAXES ON YOUR BEADS! (he's a retired cop? haha)

S.C.>melt down in a crowd, possible police ride to the sanitarium, not jail!! I'll meet you there...tee hee! (she knows I don't like crowds...haha)

So, I pose this question. Do you know what your friends think of you? As I stated, I haven't gotten responses from every single person I sent the question to, but did you notice a pattern in my friends answers? They all think I am outspoken and would stand up for myself or the little person? That I would probably say what was on my mind.

I really liked getting their answers. I was genuinely curious to see what they had to say. . .
So, pose the question to your e-mail list of friends. See what people think of you.

Post the answers on your blog or here!
 
That is all for tonight.

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Good Night.
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