A Necklace for Michelle

"First Ladies of Style"

Length: 28.0"

Pendant: An exquisitly beadwoven geometric pendant made of delica beads compliments the design of the entire necklace. This necklace is made for Michelle Obama - and if there ever was a "Lady of Style" (the theme for our August challenge) it is truly this First Lady.

I have spent some time studying the colors and styles this first lady wears and enjoys. It started out as a bit of a dare and ended up a reality! This is truly a one-of-a-kind; exclusively for our First Lady. It will be sent to her after our challenge is over.This is my current entry in the Etsy Beadweaver's August monthly Beadweaving Challenge. The subject of the challenge is: "FIRST LADIES OF STYLE". Beadazzled is a proud member of this creative, beadweaving group.

Vote at: http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/

Voting Dates: August 9-15th

AND ALWAYS SEARCH: for the tags EBW TEAM (for unique beautiful beaded creations) and EBWC (for our monthly challenge entries) in your Etsy searches. See you there!

Congratulations: Rachele's Originals!

"The Seductress"

An utterly exquisite rendition of the Feb-March Etsy Beadweaver's challenge ("Temptation") titled "The Seductress" brought designer Rachele first place and the right to choose the subject for the next challenge.

Graze your eyes over this magnificiently executed neck piece. The colors are so rich and exciting.

Congrats Rachele! This is just smashing and would go with a lot of clothes in my closet.....

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Etsy Beadweavers' JAN-FEB Challenge -

"Tropical Holiday"

The entries for the challenge are in and once again they are simply beautiful, creative and amazing! Can you imagine, 46 beadweaving artists (out of a worldwide membership of 170) took the challenge ~ amazing! Imagine that all of these entrants took the time and talent to create these inspiring challenge pieces! Sorry this mosaic is so small but the enlarged version is on our Etsy Beadweaver's Team site - address below in red. You can click on the "item title" in the participant list below and it links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detailed photos of each piece and the rest of their inventory!
Beadazzled's entry is #36.

Be sure to cast your vote, February 9th thru the 15th! (Details below....)

1. Caribbean Surf Collar by: nemeton
2. Scorpion Fish by: njema
3. Dreaming of Hawaii by: randomcreative
4. A Walk on the Beach by: beadsandblooms
5. Peace on the beach by: PFordCustomJewelry
6. Orchid Beauty by: ArtfulAr
7. Rainforest Necklace by: charmingthings
8. Blue lagoon necklace N961 by: FleurDeIrk
9. Paradise by: beadsforever
10.Pink Flamingo Fantasy Necklace by: gypsyeyesjewelry
11. Sultry Salty Sand and Surf by: janetkemp88
12. hawaii '09 necklace by: thebeadedlily
13. Tropical Sunset Garden Necklace (1384) by: clairecreations
14. The Lively Sea by: farfrumplainjane
15. Tropical Holiday bracelet by: 6Carmen6
16. Beachcombing the Sea of Cortez - A Tropical Holiday by: dreambeadweaver
17. What if I'm a Mermaid by: ThesePreciousThings
18. Tropical Breezes by: RegalBeads
19. Tropical Chic - Choker by: Triz
20. Spinny Girl on the Beach by: BeadArtbyShari
21. Tropical Garden by: SpringColors
22. Tropical Paradise Necklace by: CieloDesign
23. Coral Reef Cuff Bracelet by: FrancescasFancy
24. TORTUGA by: caraway
25. CRYSTAL LEI by: fashionsfrome
26. Tropical Nights by: SmadarsTreasure
27. Tropical Flower Brooch by: enchantedbeads
28. Tropical Dream Cuff by: arosebyname
29. Calypso Necklace by: DeepSeaBeads
30. Tropical Whale Tails Bracelet by: SalamanderHouse
31. Tropical Holiday by: veroque
32. Caribbean Sunset by: totallytwisted
33. Bougainvillea Bouquet by: KerrieSlade
34. Tropical greenwood by: beadshead
35. Beachcomber by: vanishingpearl
36. Island Treasure Chest by: BeadazzledofOregon
37. Mayan Sun by: ThreeFatesDesign
38. Girlie Drinks and Sunsets by: HannahRachel
39. MAUI WEDDING by: Chrisbeads
40. Strelitzia by: MadeByOlga
41. ti leaf and orchid lei by: beadwoman3
42. Sunset in the Islands by: 1965angelika
43. Tropical Treasures by: BeadCatcher
44. On The Beach by: SilverDragon
45. Loopy Lei Necklace by: beadworkbyamanda
46. Tropical Rainforest Getaway by: Bead4you

Again, (put it on your calendar!) voting begins on Monday, February 9th and ends midnight February 15th. The best way to show your appreciation for the efforts of these amazing artists is by taking on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. Tell your relatives and friends to view, enjoy and vote with you! Send them this link and give them these instructions.

GO TO: ETSY BEADWEAVER'S TEAM BLOGSITE: CLICK HERE:
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

...and exercise your right to vote! (The ballot will appear on the side bar at right). Again, the individual pieces are listed below the mosaic where you can visit each entry for more information by following the link. Thank you, enjoy and be sure to come back to vote between February 9th and 15th!

NOTE: Double click on photo for close-up view.

"STONE WATCH"

Striking contrasting colors produce an feast for your eyes.

Price: $250.00

Status: Available

Item: 613-08

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"GENTLE PERSUASION"

Totally feminine beaded cabachon to please

your "girly-side!"

Price: $145.00

Status: Available

Item: 609-08

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"Expression in Turquoise"

Typical indian colors compliment this polished turpuoise,

chocolate matrix accents the stone.

Price: $225.00

Status: Available

Item: 594-08

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"Tourquoise Green"

The depths of this green turquoise are very unusual

combined with an extensive amount of brown matrix.

Price: $140.00

Status: Available

Item: 581-08

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"Wolf Totem"

A unique fabulous carved focal cabachon surrounded

by a beaded mass of texture.

Status: SOLD

Item: 557-08

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