"HERE COMES THE BRIDE"; EBW Challenge

The VOTING has begun at the Etsy BeadWeavers team, the challenge theme is "Here Comes the Bride" These friendly & fun challenges are beneficial to our market for several reasons. They are a great way to increase our beadweaving skills, inspire us in a new and unexpected ways, and give us the opportunity to showcase our works. I ask that you please take the time to review the challenge pieces and vote for your favorite at: http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com.

The voting polls will be open from July 9th through July 15th, 2009.

Beadweaver's April Challenge Entry: VOTING TIME!

"SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW"

LENGTH: 45" inches - a lariat style

COLORS: Every color in the rainbow

DOUBLE-CLICK: Always double click on all the thumbnail photos for a close-up, detailed view.

This necklace has been created specifically for entry in the Etsy Beadweaver's (EBW) April Beadweaving Challenge. The subject of the challenge is: "Time Machine".

"Time Machine:" Close your eyes and wander back in your mind....Have you ever gazed at that gorgeous clear rainbow just after the rain and when the sun comes out? As a child, I used to wonder oh so much if there really was a pot of gold at the end ~ it was a temptation to start walking towards one end of that rainbow to see what I could find yet I was scared if I found nothing, I'd be so disappointed.

Well, if you look closely at this "tempting" necklace, you will see for yourself......This necklace is a OOAK (one-of-a-kind) piece that you can wear in a myriad of ways and is sure to start a conversation at any gathering.

EBW BLOG SITE: I encourage you to visit our team blog at http://www.etsy.beadweavers.blogspot.com. to see all the member's entries.

VOTE: Between April 9 and 15th, you will be able to vote for your favorite entry at the above web site. YOU CAN ALSO do a search for the tags "EBWC" to see the entries the members have listed so far.

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

Green with Envy: My Etsy Beadweaver's March Challenge Entry

"Green with Envy"

Length: 14.5" from the closure or 37 cm

Colors: Greens and yellows

DOUBLE CLICK: Be sure to double-click on the thumbnail photos for a close-up, detailed look at this piece.

This necklace has been created specifically for entry in the Etsy Beadweaver's (EBWC) March Beadweaving Challenge. The subject of the challenge is: "Temptations" which openes up a vast array of possibilities! I am a member of this creative, beadweaving group.

First, I choose greens which remind me of the month of March, with St. Patty's Day, and the onset of spring around the corner. New growth,rebirth, green. Green with envy... This necklace is a OOAK (one of a kind) piece that will encircle your neck comfortably and is sure to start a conversation at any gathering. I used a wonderful handmade ceramic pendant and beadsculptured to compliment the colors. Included is a wonderful array of lampwork glass works.

I will blog about all the entries for this month's challenge by March 9th which is the deadline for entries and the beginning of voting for your favorite entry so check back soon!

Price: $175.00

Status: Available

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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.

ANOTHER PHOTO AND THE EBW CHALLENGE

Here she wears my "Tropical Holiday" Etsy

Beadweaver's challenge entry for February.

She purchased this necklace literally 15 minutes

after I had posted it into my Etsy shop! Imagine

my surprise as I was looking at my computer screen

and all of a sudden, the necklace disappeared from

my shop! What had I done wrong? Then I realized

where it went: SOLD! - (chuckle)

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

Island Treasure Chest: EBW FEB. CHALLENGE

ETSY BEADWEAVER'S FEBRUARY CHALLENGE

Length: 26 inches; a mini-lariat style necklace

This necklace has been created specifically for entry in the Etsy Beadweaver's (EBW) January-February Beadweaving Challenge. The subject of the challenge is: "Tropical Holiday", a wonderful, much-needed break from the winter's elements! I am a member of this creative, beadweaving group.

Thinking about this challenge took me right to the beach and the warmth of the sands having been kissed by the sunshine. The lapping of gentle waves are gently caressing this gorgeous lampwork fish. This necklace is a OOAK (one of a kind) piece that will encircle your neck comfortably and is sure to start a conversation at any gathering.

EBW BLOG SITE: I encourage you to visit our team blog at: http://www.etsy.beadweavers.blogspot.com/ to see all the member's entries.

VOTE: Between Febryary 9 and 15th you will be able to vote for your favorite entry at the above web site. HIT the red EBW button in our left column for easy entry. You can also do a SEARCH for the tags "EBWC" to see the entries the members have listed so far.

15 minutes after I posted this necklace in my Etsy shop - it sold!! WOW, I think the moon must have been in the right place yesterday. Enjoy, Lajju!

Price: $170.00

Status: SOLD

Item: 550-09

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

"SNOWFLAKE FAIRY"

DECEMBER ETSY BEADWEAVER'S TEAM CHALLENGE:

Well, here I go...entering my first entry in the Etsy Beadweaver's December Monthly Beadweaving Challenge. The subject of the challenge is: Snow Queen. Beadazzled is a proud new member of this creative, beadweaving group. You can view some of the fabulous beadwork from our group members at: http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/.

Thinking about the challenge spurred me on to using the wonderful mono-colors of winter. Being originally from Ohio (many decades ago), I do miss that gorgeous first snow - though don't miss shoveling the driveway! There is a laciness about those flakes as they wind their way through the trees and down to the ground. As kids, we used to try to catch the flakes on our tongues.

VOTE! (between Dec. 9-15th) I invite you to go to the Beadweavers blog site and vote on your favorite beaded creation that has entered this challenge. It's always such fun to see what other artists can create around the same theme!

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!

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