Monday, November 26, 2012

December Component of the month and a giveaway!


You might be reading this with a delicious turkey sandwich made from leftovers (my favorite part) but I hope the holiday found you well. I have many things to be thankful for and one of them is my online community of fellow artists, beaders, and like minded friends.

Without further ado - the December Component of the Month: 

Ceramic labyrinth pendants by Jenny Davies-Reazor
When I decided on this symbol as the piece for December - I was thinking ahead to the reveal date. The end of December - New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.


The labyrinth differs from a maze in that a labyrinth has one path in to the center. Mazes are designed to confound with dead ends and the like. Labyrinths are found in many cultures around the world, and in many styles. Found in cathedrals, Medieval labyrinths were seen as a symbolic path to God. They often served as a substitute to a religious pilgrimage. Native American labyrinths can represent a path to an ancestor, in a  search for wisdom, or even the ancestor himself. A famous mythic labyrinth was that on the isle of Crete, where dwelt the Minotaur. Half bull and half man, he was slated by the hero Theseus with the help of Ariadne. 

Counter Clockwise: Chartres Cathedral, Cretan style, turf labyrinth, Tintagel rock carving,  Chartres style. 

In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the labyrinth. Walking a labyrinth can aid in attaining a contemplative state- as the body is occupied the mind can at times find clarity. They are used as a walking meditation and often located at churches and retreat centers. As they are a path to the center, your center, your self...they can provide insight and at times inspiration. With New Year's being a time where we all feel resolved to start fresh- I found this an appropriate symbol for the Component of the Month! 

Where will your path take you in 2013? There may be twists and turns, you may lose sight of the destination at times, but if you have faith and stay on your path, all will be well. 


How this challenge and blog hop will work (please read all the information carefully!)
  • I will give away 1 component to each of 5 winners selected randomly from those who leave comments below this post. The color sent will be a surprise for the winners.
  • Please include your EMAIL address in your comment so that I can contact you ASAP should you win.
  • Please - only leave a comment if you can commit to creating a finished piece and blogging about it within the time given.
  • The names of the 5 winners will be announced on November 30th 2012.
  • This giveaway is open to US, Canadian, UK and European countries.
  • The blog reveal will be on December 31, 2012. 

Should you want to participate and your name is not drawn from the proverbial hat - I will be listing more on my Etsy site on Monday November 26th when I return from Thanksgiving!


Thanks for participating, everyone!

Jenny

www.jdaviesreazor.com

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29 comments :

  1. These are lovely, Jennifer. I'm so lucky to have two (that I know of) walking labyrinths so close to me. While I'm breaking out my beading and such for gift making, I'm eying this component for myself. veggiemommie@mac.com

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  2. Yes! And the indoor at First and Central Church is SO different in feel from the outdoor labyrinth at the Art Museum!

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  3. Great components, I would love to participate. mary@govaars.us

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  4. I love labyrinth's! I hope I win! dyanne@gmail.com

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  5. I love the idea of relating the labyrinth to the new year. I would love to participate. I have an active blog and would love to create something with your beautiful component. Kathy

    Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  6. Wow! what fascinating information! I love the desing of these components! My brain just went skirling off into new dimensions, thinking about what I would make if I won! Lee: Stregajewellry@yahoo.com

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  7. Your work is so amazing...you actually have meaning with each piece that you create - so inspring you are! pattivan@comcast.net

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  8. I love labyrinths, I used to really enjoy walking one down by the river in Bath when I went to visit my Auntie there. Oh, and I love the film too - I'm sure David Bowie in those tight pants warped my mind when I was younger!

    These components are so pretty, would love a chance to create with them :)

    tabbiekoshka@gmail.com

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  9. I would love a chance to win this. It is so cool. Really like that red one.

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  10. I would love to participate in this challenge. The labyrinth pieces are wonderful. lamplightcrafts@msn.com

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  11. Lovely pieces, Jennifer! I could see how walking a labyrinth would be calming. I would love to participate!

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  12. I'm stuck here over Christmas so will have no problem finishing... Love labrinths useually tend to get lost and wonder for hours. So please enter my name to win!

    fireball.beeds@gmail.com

    Lynne aka Islandgirl

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  13. You definitely made me think about my 2013 goals, thank you. I'd love to see where your labyrinth would take me. smoore81@sc.rr.com

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  14. Lovely imagery, I'd be happy to create with. Thank you for the chance! emma@apolymerpenchant.com

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  15. beautiful! love your history of the labrynth. I'd love to play- staci.louise@hotmail.com

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  16. Hey! I recognize that work. My Jenny-girl, right? Love your Labrynths.
    beadstore@san.rr.com

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  17. Designing with some of your pieces now Jenny:-), I love the way you always share a story and history!! and would love to design a piece. sandi@sandivolpe.com

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  18. Hey Count me in! I love the movie the "Labryinth" growing up :) I really enjoyed reading the "history" on them as well :) eyedoglass@hotmail.com

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    1. Oh! I showed it to my MS art students every year to talk about animation and puppetry and everything. Little did I know I would grow up to meet Brian and Wendy Froud! And their grown son Toby - who was the baby in the movie!

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  19. Hi Jenny,
    Please count me in the running for the pendant, I would love to play along. I love Labyrinths. theresestreasures59@gmail.com
    Therese

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  20. Loving the Labyrinth blog hop, and so excited with the prospect of creating and sharing and relishing in the journey together: a vibrational journey to all that is wanted and all we have become; the destination-- joy! And it is only ever an emotional journey away :) I think many people are gonna like this! Lovely idea for a blog hop :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liSklJMz_BY&feature=context-cha

    love,
    Rita

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  21. HiJenny; I would love to win, create and be part of the blog hop. Choose me:)

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  22. Jan O of Molten Mayham can not view blogs at the moment so here is here entry!!!

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  23. I love reading through all your comments, people! I am sorry I wasn't "here" sooner - one of those weeks... I will be listing more on Etsy for anyone who doesnt win - and would still like to play!

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  24. Jenny, I didn't know you were a labyrinth girl! I would love to walk one with you some day! Hmmm...a fairy walk...maybe at Spoutwood? bubblefairy@verizon.net

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  25. Jenny, I didn't know you were a labyrinth lady! I would love to walk one with you some day...hmmmm...maybe at Spoutwood? We would have to do a temporary one,though. bubblefairy@verizon.net

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  26. Sorry, got my e-mail wrong. jeanawells@kc.rr.com

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