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Winning!

I haven't felt too lucky, lately, with all the house expenses I have been having, and I haven't been feeling too cheery. So imagine how happy I felt when I learned that I won Mary Harding's button giveaway on her blog!  I love Mary's work, I have several of her gorgeous toggle clasps and I covet her pendants, with their natural flower and leaf sculptures on them!  I am hoarding the toggle clasps for just the right thing!

Look how Mary wraps her packages - it's like you get a little bonus pendant.  This little heart charm is simply charming! 
Mary always attaches her work to little cards, that have their description on the back.  It's a lot of work for her, but it's that attention to detail that makes Mary's work extra-special!  I won these two buttons; I love the floral button and the sculpted texture is amazing!
She also made this gorgeous copper button, and I had to show you how she attached a connector on the back, so it can be used in many different ways!  I hope you go and visit Mary's blog, and you can also visit her etsy store as well!

Comments

Libellula Jewelry™ said…
How wonderful that a sweet "pick me up" came along at just the right time!
May 25, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Sparkle Queen said…
You are one lucky lady! I'd feel like a princess opening a package that pretty! Congrats on winning! Can't wait to see what you make!
Have a fantastic weekend!
{Hugs!}
May 25, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Barb Fernald said…
Congratulations. Cool buttons!
May 25, 2012 at 11:30 PM
TesoriTrovati said…
Isn't Mary's packaging the best? I love the little hearts she adds to the outside. I have used them in other designs and I love that. Congrats on winning!
Enjoy the day.
Erin
May 26, 2012 at 12:22 AM
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