Truth Tuesday: The WINNERS of the LOOT.

Here it is, friends. The moment you’ve all been waiting an absolute ETERNITY for…or, you know, a week.

The answer to last week’s first-ever Truth Tuesday with the potential for an actual PRIZE is…

Well, first let me review the options, in case you forgot or were totally lame and didn’t vote.

1. In the last year, I have been to more than five bead shows, but less than fifteen.
2. To date, I have made more than twenty different necklace designs, but less than thirty.
3. I own more than fifty different types of beads (for example, my 6mm clear Swarovski beads are one type), but less than 100.

Now let’s talk about the stats. There were 16 total responses, and the breakdown of votes is as follows:

#1 — 7 votes!
#2 — 4 votes!
#3 — 4 votes!
And one person thought I was really tricky and guessed that all three were true!

So let’s narrow down the possibilities a little. First, I wasn’t thaaaaat tricky, so one of them is definitely a lie. Fifteen of you are still in the running!

Nextly…the number of people who are going to get a prize based on the voting stats above is…

FOUR. Which eliminates #1 as a possibility. It’s true, I’ve been to more than five bead shows, but less than fifteen. I think I’m up to about seven?

So is it #2 or #3? The answer is: (Drumroll, please…) *da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da* (Um, that’s enough…you’re kind of a bad drummer. Sorry, just bein’ honest.) *snicker*

Numero DOS! That’s right: #2 is false. I have NOT made more than twenty different necklace designs. That’s where I got tricky. I’ve made more than twenty total necklaces, but a bunch of them were the same (my bridesmaids’ necklaces). The total number of unique necklaces I’ve made is somewhere around 17 right now. And #3 is true — I own over 50 types of beads, but under 100. I’m probably at around 75 or 80 different types.

Let’s take a look at our lucky winners…

My Dad! Hey Dad! Nice going — you were the first to guess correctly, and your reasoning was spot on: How could I have made that many necklaces amid all the crazy wedding planning? I’m actually surprised more people didn’t see your comment and copy your answer. (And don’t tell Mom, but I think this prize might be a great birthday gift…)

Summer! You are brilliant. And I’m so excited to make some earrings for you! (Also: I’m seriously considering holding them hostage in Santa Barbara until you and Zak come visit us for a weekend. teehee…)

Patti! Congrats! Also, thank you so much — you have been one of my best encouragements for continuing with Wearable Joy. I hope I can make you a pair of earrings that lives up to your great compliments on what I’ve done so far.

And last but most definitely not least, Kristen! Ooh, sistah, you’re on fire! How’d you know it was #2? Awesome critical thinking, I’m sure! It’s gonna be sooo fun working on your earrings.

Congratulations, peeps!

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…Oh, another thing, winners. I’ve got one more eensy weensy little task for you to complete before I can make you your special, one-of-a-kind earrings. I need you to send me an email (to tabitha@wearablejoy.com) with the following information:

1. Your address
2. Your favorite colors, color combinations, any special requests, etc.
3. Whether you prefer silver or gold jewelry
4. And, once you receive your earrings (if you’re so inclined) be sure to tell people where they can find more of my designs! (Here and here!)

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So there you have it. My first giveaway EVER! If you weren’t one of the winners but would still like a pair of earrings (or a bracelet or necklace), let me know. I can’t give them to you for free, but I can definitely make you a really sweet deal.

Stay tuned for today’s round of Truth Tuesday…hopefully to go up before noon Pacific Time!