When the seed catalogs arrived back in January, I dreamed about growing Job's Tears for the sole purpose of making a necklace. Sometimes my craft projects can get out of hand. Job's Tears are tear-shaped pods that naturally have a hole running through the center, which makes them perfect for stringing as jewelry. I didn't end up ordering from the place that sold Job's Tears, so I figured I'd try again another year.
This weekend I went out looking for neighborhood yard sales (no luck) and instead poked around in a tiny shop nearby. I found a bag of Job's Tears for a dollar. What luck! After an hour of threading and knotting, I've got myself a necklace in much less time than it would have taken to grow and harvest the seeds myself.
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I've decided to share the windfall and have a little giveaway. I'll send one of you enough Job's Tears to make a necklace of your own. Just leave a comment on this post and make sure I have a way to reach you. I'll pick a comment at random on Sunday evening, June 10th.
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only because I don't want any customs issues from shipping plant materials. I'm sure you understand. :)
How cool is that?
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent! You know how I love accessorizing from the garden... ;)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Job's Tears and am completely fascinated. Thanks for the chance to make my own jewelry from these very cool pods!
ReplyDeleteevelyn.leong3@gmail.com
I've never heard of these, but they sound pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic natural piece of jewelry! I love long necklaces. :)
ReplyDeletekatieweiher(@)gmail(.)com
Swoon! So very generous of you and your talents. I would love to win one of your creations!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful! Natural and simple, stunning. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJesse
starshineluck@gmail.com
gorgeous! i must find those pods over here!
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