Today the weather was beautiful...glorious! I took my little dog, Mayzie, for a stroll and, while there's still just a touch of Southern heat lingering, I can feel the crispness of fall coming on. It puts me in a very good mood...makes me want to throw my arms out and twirl...makes me want to run. Which lasted about a block before I had to shut it down. Of course, Miss Mayzie thought I was crazy to stop. but my knees were telling me otherwise.
Oh, yes...I am in a mood! How about we celebrate fall with a wee giveaway? My new online workshop, The Alchemy of Objects is up and running and the students are already producing amazing work. I just know you'd want to join us if you knew about the tons and tons of info I've packed into this class (over 35 videos!) Design principles, elements, color theory, found objects...what's not to love?
So, let's celebrate! I'm giving away TWO FREE CLASSES...woot! This one is going to be a quick turnaround because my schedule is just loaded. Sooooo....leave me a comment, right here, on this post AND post the link below, on your facebook or blog...or some other cyber place of yours:
http://somethingsublime.typepad.com/jewelry_works/the-alchemy-of-objects.html
Sometime this Saturday, I'll randomly pick two names to win spots in my Alchemy class.
AND, if you're a paid and registered student by the time I draw on Saturday, you're name will be put in the hat twice...you'll have double the chance to win!
I think that just about covers it. Tell your friends about my little giveaway, won't you?
Good luck!
deryn xxoo




Wow I am continually blown away by your artwork and your class seems absolutely amazing! Please sign me up for your drawing and thank you for being so generous!
Posted by: Rita Bellanca | Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Oh it's Saturday evening - I hope that I am not to late to have a chance to win a spot in your class!
Posted by: Karen Downs | Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Please place my name in the hat.
Loving the class. As always great
instruction.
Trinka
Posted by: Trinka Seals | Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Your Jewels are amazing and I love on line classes..cause as a care giver I am a shut in ... can't go anywhere and have to be here most hours of the day and night but I do have time to fly on the computer and it takes me to beautiful places and things as are yours...Take me away please and let me be winner ...As are all your wonderful pieces....Thank you for the oppertunity to get away in thought and Beauty...!!
Posted by: Patty McLeod | Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 06:20 AM
Hope I'm not too late to enter, just seen this and would love a chance to win, thank you xx
Posted by: Jamie Peterson | Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 02:22 AM
Thanks for a chance to win, I'd love to learn your gorgeous techniques! I tweeted! tweet tweet!
Posted by: sharon palac | Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 12:12 AM
how great would this be to be the WINNER WINNER, chicken dinner :)
I hate to lower my chances but I will be sharing on FB & my blog for some good karma
Posted by: jennifer | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:53 PM
i love this time of year, when creative friends feel splendidly generous and want to share share share their wisdom and inspiration! of course i will post your link right now with all my friends on facebook.
two winners! oh to sit in my jammies and make beauty with the queen of alchemy!
Posted by: rebecca | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 09:05 PM
I agree the crispness of fall is a welcome relief after a long hot summer. And yes I would love to win a place in your Alchemy class. I posted the link on my facebook page.
Posted by: Donna Gunn | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 08:30 PM
Hi, Deryn, I've ~finally~ posted this on my facebook page. I also plan on posting it to my blog.
Posted by: Michelle Tucker | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 06:57 PM
I am in! and I am gonna try to post on fb....if not my blog :o)
Posted by: Francy | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 06:47 PM
memeemeemeeemeeeemmeeemeemmmeeeeeeeeee.me.
pretty please.
Posted by: cat kerr | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 06:05 PM
Hope to win a spot in the class!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Carla | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 05:55 PM
Its Springtime here in New Zealand,the Magnolias are flowering.The Cherry trees are flowering as are Iris's etc...Birds are busy building nests...My first little chick has the other day... Now all I need is to be able to take this class :-)... Happy Birthday fellow Virgo!
Posted by: Kristin Hyde | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 05:41 PM
Hi Deryn, I would so love to win a place on your class. I have a little mother of pearl dove identical to the one in your photo: it was once a brooch but it broke and as I never throw anything away, it is just waiting for your tuition to be reborn. Fingers crossed. I am linking on FB xxx
Posted by: mimmin dove | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 05:26 PM
Hi Deryn,
I have loved all your classes and would love to win this one.
Posted by: Beth Marx | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Please enter my name for the free class. I've already won a chocolate bar this week but your class would be so much better. I also linked on my facebook page which is in my husband's name. Not that he wouldn't enjoy the class as well.
Posted by: Betty Anne Coulter | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Hi Deryn! Happy birthday!!!! Your classes are amazing! Am sharing this in several places.
Posted by: oxana | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Pick me pick me! Please lol. Many thanks would love a chance to take this class xx
Posted by: Val Kingsley | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Thanks Deryn for giving us a chance to win a spot in your class! Sue
Posted by: sue simpson | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Great idea!
I'm sharing this on my facebook pages!
Posted by: Animadesigns | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM
This class looks DIVINE! I ADORE your work & would be thrilled to take another class from you! I took your "tin type jewelry" class in Vegas & was thoroughly inspired by it!
Xoxo, Shannon
Posted by: Oldriveraa | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Hi Deryn..thanks for the chance to win this class. I would love to win it! I also posted a link on my facebook.
Posted by: Hope Amen | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 08:45 AM
Would Love to win! Am sharing this in several places. Thanks!
Posted by: Kathy R. | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 08:33 AM
Happy Birthday! Would love to take another class with ya!
Posted by: Elliesbijoux.blogspot.com | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Oh, that sounds lovely! I'd love to do this - thank you for the offer!!
Posted by: Alicia | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 06:24 AM
Deryn, I so much more than 'would like' to take this class, I crave taking this class !
I have a good amount of collected relics and so admire your jewelry style. Would love to learn from you !
Posted by: Debbie | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 06:14 AM
Would love to be able to take a class with you! : ) Your work is beautiful
Posted by: Pam | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 06:11 AM
I would love to win this class. I have lots of objects that I have collected looking for a place to live
Posted by: Lynnea Bennett | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 05:37 AM
I would love to win your class!! Spending time at my desk with your videos sounds like the most delightful way to spend some Autumn days!
Posted by: Brenda | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 05:22 AM
I learned SOOOO much in your last class. I would love to take another,please. So put me in your magic hat.. Thank you.
Posted by: Wendy McKenna | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 03:29 AM
done and done! i'd love to learn some new techniques!
Posted by: connie w | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 02:33 AM
The class looks very interesting. Would love to be able to take it. Will definitely share.
Posted by: Belinda | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 01:49 AM
All your classes are fantastic and I would sure love to take this one!! Thank you for the generous offer and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: Suzanne | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 01:25 AM
Yep, i want to win too. Really enjoyed your workshop at AU- bronze bangles. I'll share the link.
Posted by: Laura Ryan | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 01:18 AM
Ohhhhhh me me meeeee!!! I love your work and encourage you to keep it up!!! I hope I get a chance to learn from you one day!!
Posted by: betsy kryeziu | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 12:38 AM
I'm so excited to be a part of your class! On the edge of my seat for tomorrow's videos. You are already on my blog...headed for Facebook, next =)
Posted by: Kris Bradseth Christiansen | Friday, September 21, 2012 at 12:22 AM
I love the pictures of the design samples for this class! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: carolyn chenault | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:43 PM
All right...let's try this and see if I strike it lucky this time around. :)
Posted by: Shuku | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Oh my yes!!!
Posted by: Staci Willis | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:44 PM
Deryn-
I am SOOOO glad that you decided to offer a design class!! Would be fun to win a couple of free classes, but either way, I am SUPER glad that you are teaching us design! Thanks as always for your generosity and your terrific classes. And a big HELLO to Ms. Mayzie! (haven't had a Maisie pic in a while, and I miss them).
Posted on fb at https://www.facebook.com/bobbie.breden
:->
Bobbie
Posted by: Bobbie Breden | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 09:37 PM
Okay- first of all, about your knees- you've got to check out if there is a Melt Method class near you and GO! I tell you, my knees have been saved since I've been "melting". Here's a link to learn more about it. http://www.meltmethod.com/about
Second, who wouldn't love to win a spot in this class? I'm half Irish, so most likely, it won't be me, but I wish those who win a grand time!
Third- really, look into the melt method. You won't regret it.
Fourth, I have no idea how to do these link-y things, but I will try.
Posted by: maureen | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:25 PM
Loving this class so far!
Posted by: Kelly Baker | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:14 PM
I've already registered--yay! I'm sure it will be wonderful--just like all your previous classes. Looking forward to it & thank you for offering such a generous giveaway! Posting to Facebook also.
: )
Posted by: Mari | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 06:10 PM
I would love to be selected for the class. Thanks very much for the opportunity!
Posted by: Kim WIlliams | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 05:47 PM
I would love to win this chance to take your class....I have been wanting to take one of them for a long time but haven't yet. Thanks for the generous give away.
Posted by: Nancy | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 05:29 PM
How I would LOVE to win a spot! Fingers crossed!
Posted by: susanc | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 05:20 PM
I love your style!
Posted by: Nancy | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 05:14 PM
I would love to take this class! I have been thinking about taking it. Your jewelry is so beautiful!I will post on facebook.
Thanks for the chance!
Kathryn
Posted by: Pariskat | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 04:58 PM
YES! The slightly crisp (Texas style) feeling of Fall in the air! The only thing better for me, would be to win a class with Deryn!
All fingers and toes crossed (and that's not easy) ;-)
Posted by: Debs Pouliot | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 03:52 PM
Inspire Me....pleeeze!
Posted by: Connie Hippen | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 03:39 PM
hello Deryn!
I would love to win a seat in your on-line classes. I have been making jewelry since 1995... and would love to learn more.
Posted by: elaine russell | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 03:11 PM
Yes please, would luv to be entered in the draw. Cheers Deryn! x
Posted by: debs taylor | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Please include me in the drawing. I love your pieces, they do inspire! Thanks!
Posted by: Tami | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Ohhh I have long been a fan of your art, and this class especially made me nearly cry because I would love to take it so much. But our happy home is going through a lean time and the budget just won't allow. So we shall see... maybe, just maybe?... Regardless, thank you for giving my eyes such beautiful things to see and inspiration to take my own art in new directions.
Posted by: Mo | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 01:49 PM
I shared!!! Thank you!
Posted by: Angie Kempker | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 01:42 PM
I have taken your Art of Clsure and BoHo Bliss online classes. Awesome classes. I wasn't sure I could swing another class now. I'll cross my fingers.
Posted by: Cheryl Tomlinson | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 01:35 PM
I just love your classes and i am so glad i signed up for this one also :) thanks for the generous giveaway!
Posted by: Kimberly Roberts | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 01:20 PM
Ooooh what fun!! I've admired your work for ages and would be thrilled to win one of your classes! Thank you for offering this! :)
Posted by: Kerri Fuhr | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM
I love your work! I could learn so much from your class!! I have posted about it on my blog at http://princessbubblescreates.blogspot.ca/
Thanks for the chance to win!
Angela
Posted by: Angela | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Your Alchemy class IS fabulous (this is just the first week and there is so much great information) and this is a generous giveaway...thank you! And, happy happy birthday to you!
Posted by: Kathy R. | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I'm currently in this class and so far - so Great! The videos and information is detailed, well done and easy to follow. I've been a fan of Deryn's work for some time and I'm so glad to finally be able to take one of her classes and I'm sure I'll be taking more in the future. The convenience of taking them online is something that really appealed to me!
I had already posted this class and information to my FB and FB fan page but will give another shout out!
Posted by: Julie Ryen (jryendesigns) | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Oh Please pick me! PICK ME!
Posted by: Kolby | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Ooh...this looks like another amazing course! Would love to win a spot! Thank you for this opportunity, Deryn. :)
Posted by: Jamie Burch | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:17 AM
I really hope I win this time! Looks like a great class just like all the others were great!
Posted by: Michelle | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Oh my goodness. I hope I win! I need it so badly!!!!
Posted by: Angela Kesling | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:10 AM
how wonderful!
crossing my fingers ;)
x0x
Posted by: kL | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:04 AM
I would love to be in the drawing. Have you linked in FB.
Thanks!!!
Lori
Posted by: Lori Ackerman | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:53 AM
How generous....I will happily share on my Facebook page. Looking forward to meeting you at AIY in CT :)
Posted by: Nancy Lefko | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Hello Deryn, please put me in the draw looks very interesting will put link on my facebook.
Posted by: peggy musson | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Ah, thank you for this offering!! I'd absolutely LOVE to win a spot in your class!!! It looks AMAZING!
Posted by: debbiejl | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:26 AM
I would love a chance to play in this class! I learned so much in the last boho bliss session. Thank you so much for doing this.
Posted by: yahaira | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Love your work and would love to win a spot in this class!
Posted by: sarah stoddard | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I would love to win a spot in this class! I shared on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LisaAPetrillo/posts/366901390052134
and Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lucidmoonstudio/status/248802638248943617
Posted by: Lisa P | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:18 AM
I so wanted to take this class but couldn't. Could this be the Universe answering to my hearts desire? Happy belated birthday to such a giving soul.
Posted by: Roosterrabbit | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 09:54 AM
I am giddy about fall as well...chilly mornings and evenings here in Wyoming but the sun has been bright and cheery during the day! How generous of you to offer two spots!!!! I would love to win! :) Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Stacey M. Curry | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Oh I would love to win - Love your work and this class sounds amazing.
Posted by: Jean Hutter | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 09:25 AM
Thanks so much Deryn, loved boho hoops and would love to give this a try too. Shared on my facebook page.
Posted by: judith | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 09:10 AM
ooooohhhh yes please, count me in the draw, thanks. (shared on facebook too)
Posted by: stella fisher | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 09:05 AM
What awesome jewelry pieces, I would love a chance to win a spot in one of your classes Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: francine morano | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Your work is amazing!! I love how you put random stuff together but then somehow it is not random anymore :) Just beautiful!!!
Posted by: Tammy Tunstall | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:33 AM
It would be a dream come true if I won a spot in your class! I'm in total awwww of your work! It's always so inspiring! Happy Thursday :)
Posted by: K Hutchinson | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:24 AM
Hi Deryn! Thank you so much for being so willing to share your techniques! I would love the opportunity to learn from you, and your work is gorgeous!
Your friend, Polly
Posted by: Polly Hendrickson | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:18 AM
Would love to join!
Posted by: Kristin Oppold | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:13 AM
Hi Deryn- I LOVED being in your last class Boho Bliss and would LOVE to win a spot in your new class! Sascha
Posted by: Sascha Frowine | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Hi Deryn,
I so need your help to re-inspire my soul. Would love to take one of your classes; you inspire me!
Julie~ xoxo
Posted by: Julie Seager (Roma) | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:06 AM
So tempting. I'd love to win !
Posted by: Diane | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 08:03 AM
This class looks like another great one.
Posted by: Tracy Bell | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Awesome idea! Thank you!
Posted by: dorylyn | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:56 AM
hi Deryn!!What an awesome cless! As with all your jewelry and classes, I love it all!
Great tasdte and talent...
hugs, Andi
Posted by: Andi Hinkle | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Oooh, I'd love this class, it's right up my alley!!
Posted by: Josephine Jones | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Would love a chance to take your class!!
Posted by: Michelle | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:42 AM
I would love to take a class from you! I have shared your name with another artsy friend... Hope she sees this too!
Posted by: Tena santaularia | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:33 AM
What a great giveaway! I do some soldering pendants and would love to learn more skills. Thank you!
Posted by: Linda | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:29 AM
Your classes are fabulous. I would love to take this one!! Budget constraints permitted me from doing it but would love to win it. Thank you for the chance.
Posted by: Susan Marling (quiltingjewel39) | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:13 AM
I have wanted to take one ofnyour classes for quite a while but just haven'tglad the time available. I would LOVE to win this giveaway! Your Alchemy of Objects class looks fabulous!
Posted by: Katie Hanrahan | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Deryn,
I have not been able to make any jewelry since Smoot and I started The Vintage Round Top project. I am VERY rusty on what I had learned up to that point. It is not like riding a bike.:(
As you know, I LOVE your style!! I've been aching to get back to my passion. Hopefully one of these days!!
Good luck with the success of your class. The workshop looks so cool!!
Posted by: Paige Hull | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 07:08 AM
I just discovered your work this summer and LOVE your style!!! I hope to win!!
Posted by: Jean HIckok | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 06:55 AM
Oh my... my heart is beating fast! I adore your work and would love to win a spot in your online class!!! Thanks for sharing your work with all of us.
Posted by: Colleen Pike | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 06:43 AM
I would love to take this class! I hope Lady Luck picks me!
Posted by: Richelle Post | Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 06:31 AM