The Random Number Generator decided it would be a great day for sabrita — she’s the winner of the stamped and domed pendant giveaway from Lori Paximadis. Congratulations, Sabrita, and thank you to all those who checked out the shops of Cleveland Handmade and entered to win. A new giveaway goes up each Thursday at 9 a.m. through the end of the year. Keep coming back!
Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win a custom stamped and domed sterling silver charm necklace generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member Lori Paximadis, aka virtuallori.
This simple pendant is a different twist on the typical stamped silver pendant. Doming gives it a new dimension (literally!), and the little daisy spacers and hand-formed (by Lori) ball pin add to the handmade charm. She can stamp any name(s) or word(s) in all lowercase up to 14 letters around the lower edge of the circle, and can add dots or dashes between names, too. The disk is 1 inch (2.5 cm) round before doming; the final diameter is approximately 7/8 inch (2.25 cm). A gray patina is applied, and the pendant is rough sanded for a natural but refined look.
There are just three simple things you need to do to enter:
1. Visit Lori’s shop and take a look around. Make a note of your favorite item in her shop.
2. Then either visit our artists page or search Etsy for the “clevelandteam” tag and check out some items from other Cleveland Handmade member artists.
3. Come back and leave a comment on this post (look for the comment box or link at the end of this post) telling us your favorite item from Lori’s shop AND your favorite item from another Cleveland Handmade shop, and you’ll be entered to win. It’s that simple!
You have until Wednesday, October 28 at noon EST to get your entry in, so commence browsing. There’s lots to discover!
We’ll randomly draw one winner from the comments posted.
You can read the giveaway rules here.
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:27 am
This is perfect for the upcoming joyous holidays! Lori’s work is outstanding. I wish I could enter…but I’m a Cleveland Handmade member too!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
I love all of Lori’s stuff, but I think my favorite is her poetic fruit tree etched oval pendant.
And all of the artists have great stuff, but today my other favorite is minimeg’s “Feelin Blue” bag!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:53 am
ooh what a gorgeous piece!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 11:39 am
Ooh Lori! I already know what I want it to say!
I love the “etched copper pendant with coin” on your page. Looks like it would be beautiful with a tribal bellydance outfit!
As for the other artists? Wow! Too many to choose from. I love the beach glass, the cards, the purses. But I’ll have to put in my vote for mosaic serving bowl (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29926506). It’s like a quilt you can eat off of! Love her poison mugs too!
Crossing my fingers that I win, and retweeting this for you!
Kelly
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I love pendants and necklaces! So these were my absolute favorite!
I went into the shop and I found this beautiful piece. The etched copper pendant with garnet beads! How classy
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29014514
From Cleveland Handmade, my favorite is the Glass leaf pendant! I love necklaces! how cute
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19254640&ref=em
gmontero87(@)gmail.com
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
My favorite item from Lori’s shop is the Abstract Etched Pendant in Deep Red and my favorite item from Cleveland Team Etsy is the Custom Boutique Creamy Beige Cabbage Rose Alligator Clip from GirlsGirlsGirls!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I love the fly away stack pendant from Lori’s shop and Dot – Dash – Dot Sterling Silver Stacking Rings from SimplyAdorning. Very unique!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 5:54 pm
From Lori’s shop, I love the etched brass pendant with flowers. From Mandizzle’s shop, I love the vela – Couture Braided Strand Headband in Gold and Chocolate.
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I like the peace domed pendant from Lori’s shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29014001
and this peacock feather pendant from divokc’s shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28002318
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
i like the one just like the giveaway that say’s love and i love the 3 little one’s mixed metal
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 6:32 pm
from Lori’s shop I love the nina – etched copper layered pendant.
from JLynnCreations shop I love the Stacked Mixed Metal IV personalized hand stamped mothers necklace.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I love Lori’s pod – etched copper pendant with vintage glass bead and from SilverMadeStudio’s Etsy store, the amazonite and sterling silver earrings.
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I LOVE the aquamarine and garnet coin stack necklace…from Lori’s shop.
And from Country Dreaming I also LOVE the Here Comes The Sun Photo. Great giveaway! So many talented artists in Ohio!!!!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 8:20 pm
From Lori’s shop I love the red and plum abstract floral etched pendant – just lovely.
And I firmly believe that there is no such thing as too much Christmas jewelry, and the Oh, Christmas Tree silver earrings by JLynnCreations are delightfully cute.
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Lori’s shop: Love rectangular stamped sterling silver pendant is beautiful!
From GinaDeSantis’s shop I LOVE THIS http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32851243&ref=em
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I love this from http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19601849&ref=sr_list_18&&ga_search_query=clevelandteam&ga_search_type=category&category=jewelry&ga_page=7&includes=tags&includes=title
and from your shop my favorite item is what you are giving away! Love it.
Thanks for the chance to win it!!!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I *love* the Earth & Sky pendant!! What a perfect mix of texture & color. Wish it were mine! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29010797
Love this ring from Stonz: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25050316&ref=sr_gallery_20&&ga_search_query=clevelandteam&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=15&order=date_desc&includes=tags&includes=title
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
I love so many of the pieces. I especially like the brass pendant with flowers. Thanks for the giveaway, I hope I win!!!
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:47 pm
From Lori’s store my fave item is her Hugs and Kisses Sterling Silver Pendant. My favorite other artist is Susan K Jewelry and my favorite item from her shop is the Paws Necklace.
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Wow! Those are totally adorable!
My favorite from Lori’s store is the hope stamped dome. So pretty!
I love JLynn’s Creations… and I think her Three Little Ones necklace is adorable.
on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I love Lori’s shop. I really like the Everything’s Coming Up Sunflowers Etched Copper Pendant. I like her stuff because, to me, it looks almost Moroccan.
I like Lylestainedglass shop. I adore the Always Have Hope sign.
Thank you for this nice giveaway.
chinook92(at)gmail(dot)com
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 am
Enablers!!!
How do I even start?? From Lori’s shop, I absolutely loved Everything’s Coming Up Sunflowers, Earth and Sky Pendant, and especially Pod And Etched Copepr with Vintage Bead.
From the Cleveland Team Link: I will be buying Smashing’s “Mars Ring.” Simply Adorning also snagged me with the Nevada Turquoise Pendant and the Sterling Silver Stacking Rings w/ Turquoise.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 1:11 am
i just love those stamped dome sterling silver pendants. it would be between the mom and peace as a fav..though the hugs and kisses is adorable as well!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 2:23 am
I love this piece of Lori’s that is the giveaway. I also like her “S is for. . . ” etched oval pendant.
I also like nimbusnovem’s “Long Hair, Long Stare – Original Hand Engraving on Black Marble”
Mahalo for having these contests!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 6:40 am
I love the copper stack necklace.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 7:07 am
I love nina – etched copper layered pendant from Lori’s shop and Fall Blooms – Blooming Vine Silver and Gemstone Pendant from Simply Adorning’s Shop.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Lori’s things are really nice but I think the hope domed silver pendant really speaks to me.
I like the neptune (ring) icy blue green planet by: smashing
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Love Lori’s Peace domed pendant
AND
These custom word wristlets from xJayne are really fun!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33116312&ref=sr_gallery_7&&ga_search_query=clevelandteam&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes=tags&includes=title
Thanks a bunch!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:34 am
I really like the “peace” necklace…what a cool font!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 am
I love Lori’s domed circle necklaces in general. They’re simple and beautiful and would make a great gift. The other Cleveland Handmade artist I admire is Stonz. I work with Cape Cod beach stones and admire her aesthetic. And just wanted to tell you all that I also admire your team’s website and organization. I belong to BEST , Blatimore etsy street team , which is a great team, too.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
…and, from another Cleveland shop:
I really like the Autumn Blooming Vine necklace from the “Simply Adorning” shop (:
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 9:22 am
What a talented group of artists! My favorite item from Lori’s shop is the fly away stack pendant. And from ValerieTyler’s shop, my favorite is the fern sterling silver necklace.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
I love Lori’s aquamarine and garnet coin stack pendant! So beautiful!
the Pink Bling Vintage Upcycled Necklace from vintagebroochco is stunning!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 10:32 am
I love the abstract floral etched pendant in red and plum from VirtualLori’s shop! And I love the Meridith in Fern Green handbag from BlueOrchidBag’s shop!!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
From Lori’s Shop, I love the everything’s coming up sunflowers – etched copper pendant. Gorgeous!
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From the “Silverpeanut” shop, I love the Copper discs (E540) earrings. I just love copper!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
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on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I love the Hugs and Kisses Stamped Necklace from Lori’s shop. What a modern look! And oh my goodness, from SimpleElementsDesign, the Zen Necklace is absolutely amazing!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I love the CUSTOM tiny stamped domed sterling silver pendant in Lori’s shop. I also love the Seaweed Scarf Chunky Green Handknit in LazyTcrochet’s Shop. Thanks for the chance to win!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I love Lori’s shop. I hearted more than one thing, but because I’m a poet myself, I love, love, love the “Poetic Fruit Tree Etched Oval Pendant”. The fact that it can be worn on either side is a real plus too!
And the other shop I love is jenniferlynnstudio. Her “Flowers for You…Diamond Cut…Sterling…Earrings” are the cat’s meow! Flowers and poetry in these 2 shops. Perfect!!!
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
From Lori’s store I love the hugs and kisses stamped dome pendant. From the London Purple store I love her Sunbury Messenger in Red/Grey.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I loved the etched copper layered pendant named Nina.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I like the yoga etched pendant in olive in Lori’s shop
From LazyTCrochet’s shop I like the Rocky Mountain cloche brimmed hat
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
on Oct 24th, 2009 at 12:43 am
My favorite from Lori’s:
love – rectangular stamped sterling silver pendant
My favorite from Cleveland Handmade:
ginger necklace from Smashing
on Oct 24th, 2009 at 9:52 am
lovely Lori! I love the domed pieces!
on Oct 24th, 2009 at 10:39 am
The joy pendant is actually my favorite, but I also love the nina etched copper pendant – it’s so pretty!! From the Cleveland handmade page, I’m loving the My Heart for One sterling silver personalized necklace – I’ve been wanting some handstamped jewelry!! Great stuff!
on Oct 24th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I am a huge fan of ETSY and handmade items. I am an artist myself and I often give handmade gifts to friends and family. But lately, being a mother of 4 children under the age of 5, I do not have a lot of time to spend on making gifts anymore. So, I love to have ETSY as a gift purchasing option.
I love the pendants from Lori’s shop. My favorites are the stamped pendants that say “Hope” and “Mom”. I would pick either of those. But I love joy too, so if I win that I would be sooooo happy too.
And I really like this necklace that I found by looking at the other artists that you suggested we look through. Here is the link – http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27546297&ref=em
Everyone has such great talent. I love it!
Thanks so much for this great giveaway opportunity!
DAWN
Dawn@PainterMommy.com
on Oct 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
From Lori’s shop i found so many pretty pendants!! One of my favorite ones is the Nina – etched copper layered pendant.
From Clevelandteam Member ZJayne i found the cute What’s Your Word Wristlet ONE Pouch..Custom..love it;)
on Oct 24th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I really like Lori’s aquamarine and garnet coin stack pendant.
And from SimpleElementsDesign, I like the Zen Necklace.
taraz9 (at) excite (dot) com
on Oct 25th, 2009 at 2:52 am
I love, love, love Lori’s “Love”, “Joy” & “Hope” etched, domed pendants. Beautiful!
Also, I really liked the Tagua nut earrings from decoratethediva’s shop.
on Oct 25th, 2009 at 3:44 am
I love the “nina” etched copper layered pendant and this Amber Chip Crochet necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22947228&ref=em
on Oct 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I love the Steal and Slate Etched pendant from Loris shop. From the Cleveland Team I love the Purple Glitter Frosting Bath Soap! mmmm!
on Oct 25th, 2009 at 11:58 am
i love the love stamped pendant!
on Oct 25th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I love teal and slate etched pendanthttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29021738 in virtuallori
and CUSTOM — Gift size copper map of your location in CopperLeafStudios shop
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13129556&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=clevelandteam&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=34&order=date_desc&includes=tags&includes=title
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 1:32 am
From Lori’s shop, I love the “everything’s coming up sunflowers – etched copper pendant” and from GinaDeSantis’ shop, I love the Aqua and Black Platter.
saulpaugh.chelsea(at)gmail(dot)com
– Chelsea
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 9:19 am
From Lori’s shop I like the teal and slate etched pendant, it is unique and beautiful.
I also checked out the glasfuzion shop, and I love the pendants there, especially the Dichroic Fused Glass Abstract Pendant.
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:53 am
in Lori’s shop I love the garnet rain etching and in Stonz, I love the we three beach stones necklace
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
From Lori’s shop I love the shell and floral etched teardrop pendant.
I also checked out Mandizzle’s store. I love the the chocolate truffle – Layered Headband with Flowers, Feathers, Ruffles, and Sparkles.
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
From Lori’s shop I like the “more pinot please etched copper pendant”!
At zJayne I like the “Treasured Heirloom CUSTOM Art by zJayne (Commission Your Own OOAK Art Doll)”
I could spend hours browsing through Cleveland Handmade!
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I like the lotus and leaf pendant from loris and from simply adoring i like the silver stacking rings.
on Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I love the S is for…necklace from Virtuallori because My name is Sarah! And in the Scratches shop, I think the Comfort of Strangers print is amazing!
on Oct 27th, 2009 at 12:22 am
I liked the etched brass pendant with flowers from Lori’s shop the best, but I liked Mary Lockwood’s glass lampwork beads at lot too!
Thanks for doing this giveaway,
betscontest@gmail.com
on Oct 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am
My favorite item from Lori’s shop is More Pinot Please etched copper pendant. It is so beautiful!
From Silverpeanut my favorite item is Silver Flower Necklace. Thank you.
sabrita@juno.com
on Oct 27th, 2009 at 10:25 am
from Lori’s shop the – Nina etched copper layered pendant and from Concord soap – the fields of lavender body butter
on Oct 27th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
So hard to decide! Really like Lori’s etched brass pendant with flowers. And from Stonz, the “Spend It With You Sea Glass Necklace.” Thank you!
on Oct 27th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I love the nina – etched copper layered pendant (sucker for copper here
) from Lori’s shop.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29017088
Also love Marjji’s Lilliputian houses!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33038940
on Oct 27th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
My favorite from Lori’s shop: garnet rain – etched copper pendant with garnet beads
My favorite Cleveland artist item: Sassafras Necklace from lillyella
on Oct 28th, 2009 at 5:42 am
My favorite item from Lori’s shop is the abstract floral etched pendant in red and plum~Beautiful Colors!!
And another favorite is the Mother Daughter Bracelet from CharmandJewels~Very Pretty!!
on Oct 28th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I like lori’s rectangular pendant! very minimalist but lovely. And the black and aqua mug from ginedesantis would be lovely in my cubicle!