Wednesday Giveaway : Superhero
Tags:Today I want to celebrate a wonderful blogger, jewelry artist, mother, and life coach who has become a friend: Andrea Scher of Superhero Designs. [ photo below by Boho Girl Denise Andrade ]
Andrea is the reason I began blogging back in 2004. I was working on a project for a workshop about designing with color (& color inspiration) and was searching the internet using the search terms "colorful jewelry." I stumbled onto Andrea's Superhero site (and of course I had to order a handmade necklace as part of my research), started reading her blog and checking out all her inspiring links, and decided then and there that what she was doing was cool and I wanted to start my own blog.
I finally got to meet Andrea in person last summer after corresponding back and forth from time to time over the past four years. It was awesome. She has a heart of gold, a wonderful written voice, and a gift for helping people get in touch with their own inner superhero.
Today, lucky readers, Andrea is giving away a one of her fantastic, colorful bead necklaces. In addition, she has a special holiday sale happening now that includes $20 off necklaces bead necklaces. Passion would make a great gift for a special friend (or a suggestion for a spouse who may need a little help in choosing a Valentine gift).
Here's a little FAQ on her lovely necklaces. She has also added these very cool silver pendant necklaces to her offerings.
To be entered into the drawing today leave a comment that highlights your own personal superpower (or superpowers). And before you think you have none, stop and consider the possibility
for a moment. What is something you are just awesome at? Take a
minute to be proud of something about ourselves and share it publicly.
I bet you are your very own superhero in some very special way.
Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific tonight with the winner posted shortly after.


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good day Ali!
My super power is encouragement. I have been called a "Barnabas" (son of encouragement) before, and I have found it increasingly important to tell people as often as possible how much a difference they make with their lives... and it exponentially encourages ME in return!!
thanks and happy hump day!
Lyn
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I have a huge heart.
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I'm very organized. I can keep my house running and work full time as an elementary teacher.
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I am super organized girl to the rescue!!!!
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What wonderful jewelry! I may have to "accidentally" forward her site to my hubby :)
Superhero powers huh? Well, I guess I would have to say that I have the ability to not worry about things until it's time to worry. I've never been one to worry about medical tests, etc until there's something "concrete" to worry about. No sense worrying about the "what if's" of the world!
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Superpower: I have the ability to really understand people, like, who they really are inside. Unfortunately, my villian side makes me too shy to fully use that superpower to its full potential.
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I'm the ultimate multi-tasker. I can do a million things at once and do them all pretty well. It drives my husband crazy!!!
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Thanks for making me think of myself as a superhero, at least for a moment. I think my superhero power is seeing the potential in my children. They are amazing and the sky is the limit for what they will do wtih their lives ! (and have done already) Thanks !
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Hmmm...interesting how it's difficult to think of something I'm awesome at.
I'm good at perservering I think... tough situations seem to give me reserves I didn't know I had and I just stick things out somehow.
Wishing you well with the new baby and a new chapter in your life!
...and yes, your blog is so very cool and inspiring. Thank you.
Karen
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My superpower is patience. I have been told by several people on several occasions that I have the gift of patience. Of course, like all superpowers, mine is often put to the test and I can fall from grace...it just makes me human, and not a super hero!
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I love her jewelry. My family would say that I am good at being a "Mom" which I have been for 27 years. I would say that I am good at just being a good person which is what my goal is every year.
Thank you for the opportunity to win such a beautiful necklace.
Cindy (Texas)
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Well I guess I am a superpower in patience and humility. My daughter has apraxia and truly is one of the joys of my life. But never thinking of ever being in this situation, I have learned that every person has a gift and it develops on their own timing. If I had chosen to focus on what she wasn't doing I would have missed out on all she is doing. So patience is a must and I have become a superpower in it!
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You both are amazing women! Big inspirations!
I would say that my superpower is compassion & empathy. I really pride myself in knowing that I AM a compassionate soul and the ability to empathize with others, I mean, really empathize, is a gift. I know a lot of people share the same superpower as I do but it truly is two things I am good at and am very glad I possess.
have a lovely day!
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Love all your links and enabling, Ali!! Andrea does beautiful work. My superpower...organization. I love it!
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I'm guessing my super power will sound a lot like some of the other commenters', but that's ok. ;) One of my super powers is that I make my kids feel like the most special and loved kids in the universe. After all, they really are to me!
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My patience and persevearence are something I'm proud of - and my Harvest Pear Crisp, of course!
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I'm so in.
EDITING. first thing that came to mind, though -- if I don't mind saying so -- I have several.
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My superpower is simple...
I am equipped with a force field. When things aren't right in my sons's world I wrap them in my invisible force field (aka hug) and their troubles just bounce off them. This comes in particularily handy when they are having an extremely rough day. The nice thing is that it works for me too. Once I have them in my arms, I feel better as well.
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Feel like this supermom might be in the presence of kryptonite today.. a little weak from all the work of building a baby and shuffling toddler to the sitters,and feeding hungry dad, and getting to work ~ on time. But my super power is KNOWING WHERE THINGS ARE (bills, toys, socks, etc) & KNOWING WHEN MY FRIENDS NEED ME. Both of these powers are a little spooky at times. As I don't wear a cape or tights, a pretty necklace might help me stand out!
PS, baby A's room is very pretty!
Natasha
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My Superhero power is multi tasking.With 3 kids (one special needs)I'm always doing at least 3 things at once. I make sure things get done and go smoothly.I never really thought of it as a superhero type thing since its something I just do but hey its kinda cool thinking of it as an SHpower.Thanks Ali!
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