EBW July Challenge - Here comes the bride... Has a Winner!

The July EBW Challenge had 39 entries, with a total of 735 votes (which is an amazing number!) and 109 of them went to our winner - Intertwined in Love for Wedding Bliss by kraftymax.



Here is what she had to say about her entry:

I recently was accepted as a member and immediately set out to make a special piece for my first entrance into the monthly challenge. I must tell everyone that I had a design in mind, however, when I was about 80% done with it I broke a bead (after about 10 hours of work) and the bead cut 3 strands of beading thread and my piece of art literally fell in half in my hands. Frustrated I was about to start over when this design pushed its way into my mind. The broken piece still sits on my desk (I haven’t even taken it apart yet) and this one took on a life of its own.

Second: 28. Jewels of Dawn Bridal necklace - CieloDesign

Third: 33. Champagne Sparkle necklace - FleurDeIrk

Fourth: 38. Indian Bride - BeadCatcher

Fifth: 32. Sparkling Bride - Amykohndesigns

Sixth: 27. Beadwoven Bridal Necklace and Earrings - SmadarsTreasure

Seventh & Eighth were tied: 31. Stars in my Eyes Bridal Necklace - SpringColors and 12. Champagne Dreams - HauteIceBeadwork

Ninth: 37. Here Comes the Bride - enchantedbeads

Tenth: 4. Neptunes Bride - triz

All of the contestants deserve a hearty round of "applause" for their efforts in participating in this challenge!


Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the August Challenge - "First Ladies of Style" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, better hurry. You only have until midnight August 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

Let's see if we can set a new record for the number of entries!

Etsy BeadWeavers' July Challenge - Here comes the bride...

WOW!! The entries for the challenge are in and you are in for a real treat! Thirty-nine Etsy BeadWeavers Members have the talent and took the time to create these amazing and beautiful challenge pieces! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "Here comes the bride..." Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team brings these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, June 9th thru the 15th!

1. Pearl Romance Collar - nemeton


2. Intertwined in Love for Wedding Bliss - kraftymax


3. Pearls and Crystals and Silver OH MY - cigarboxbeads


4. Neptunes Bride - triz


5. Pearls And Gold - Bridal Jewelry - Rainy Lane


6. Something Blue - randomcreativ


7. Love Goes Round and Round - 1BeadAtATime


8. Forever Yours - beadsandblooms


9. Bridal Cameo Necklace - Medic5415


10. Geometric Decadence - vanishingpearl


11. Floral Lace - ArtfulAr


12. Champagne Dreams - HauteIceBeadwork


13. A Touch of India - BeadazzledofOregon


14. Seaside Wedding - caraway


15. Two Hearts Become One - BeadworksbyKerri


16. Bridal Tradition - glimmerstone


17. White Bridal Wave - HannahRachel


18. Dare to Dream of Crystals and Pearls - dreambeadweaver


19. Gothic Wedding Fetish Beaded Fishnet Gloves - crownrosegems


20. Two Shall Become One - beadsforever


21. Something New Something Blue - jodihorgan


22. Halloween Bride - alatvian


23. The Blushing Bride - Fivefootfury13


24. Something Borrowed, Something Blue - AmethystRavenstar


25. The Mermaid Bride - ThesePreciousThings


26. Something Blue - copperwaycrafts


27. Beadwoven Bridal Necklace and Earrings - SmadarsTreasure


28. Jewels of Dawn Bridal necklace - CieloDesign


29. Walking on Air - RedCatArtBeads


30. Wrist Corsage - MoreThanSomewhat


31. Stars in my Eyes Bridal Necklace - SpringColors


32. Sparkling Bride - Amykohndesigns


33. Champagne Sparkle necklace - FleurDeIrk


34. Crystal Ice - fashionsfrome


35. Fairy Tale Princess Bride Choker - FrancescasFancy


36. Rebel Bride Freeform Cuff - playnwithbeads


37. Here Comes the Bride - enchantedbeads


38. Indian Bride - BeadCatcher


39. And Together - LiciaBeads

Voting begins on Thursday July 9th and ends midnight July 15th. You can show your appreciation for the efforts of these EBW artists by taking on the challenging task of voting for your favorite. 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 vote between July 9th and 15th!

Many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy for again creating a beautiful mosaic of the Challenge pieces.

August Challenge Theme

The June EBW Challenge was won by Licia of Liciabeads. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say about her theme:

First Ladies of Style

Around the world and through time, styles, patterns and textures have developed. Every so often a person, or even culture stands out as having a great eye for style and design. I wanted to choose a theme that could span time and cultures yet recognize that eye for style. Your work can range from an interpretation of the bold and colorful patterns designs found in ancient times, to traditional cultural designs that are found around the world, all the way to the more modern styles of present times.

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like you will want to give it some thought! What are EBW members going to come up with? You can be sure that whatever they do create will be wonderful!

You can start your entry today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, August 5, 2009!

Rules:
Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.
ONE only entry allowed per person.
The piece MUST be created between now and August 5, 2009.

See our Challenge FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.

EBW June Challenge - Humor Has A Winner!

The June EBW Challenge had 20 entries, with a total of 396 votes and 82 of them went to our winner -Curiosity killed the Toilet Paper necklace by LiciaBeads. Didn't she do a great job interpreting the Humor theme!



Second: #9. Where's Waldo - Oops... I Mean Where's Lizard - fashionsfrome

Third and Fourth are a tie between #4. WEED Necklace - HauteIceBeadwork and #19. Pond Frog Bracelet - savoystudio

Fifth: #1. Adios Pollo - BeadazzledofOregon

Sixth: #2. HOUSE for RENT with Garden View - enchantedbeads

Seventh: #17. Harlequin - Free Form Beaded Cuff - ThreeFatesDesign

Eighth: #16. Money doesn't grow on trees Necklace - CieloDesign

Ninth: #14. Where Is My UFO - binkaminka

Tenth: #6. Curly Black Rock Bacelet - SpringColors

Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the July Challenge - "Here comes the bride..." . You can read all about it here.

Etsy BeadWeavers' June Challenge - Humor

The entries for the challenge are in and you are in for a real treat! Twenty-one Etsy Beadweavers have the talent and took the time to create these wonderful and humorous challenge pieces! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "Humor. Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, EBW bring these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, June 9th thru the 15th!



1. Adios Pollo - BeadazzledofOregon


2. HOUSE for RENT with Garden View - enchantedbeads


3. Jolly Jester - ArtfulAr


4. WEED Necklace - HauteIceBeadwork


5. Riot of Color Sparkly Rope Necklace - roseworksjewelry


6. Curly Black Rock Bacelet - SpringColors


7. inside jokes - thebeadedlily


8. Clown Fish Join the Carnival - beadsandblooms


9. Where's Waldo - Oops... I Mean Where's Lizard - fashionsfrome


10. Tartan Scottie Dog beaded cuff - Crownrosegems


11. Gone Fishing---Cat and fish bracelet - vanishingpearl


12. HERE'S LOOKIN' AT YOU Blown Glass Eye Pendant Set - caraway


13. Curiosity killed the Toilet Paper - LiciaBeads


14. Where Is My UFO - binkaminka


15. NOT My Mother - PfordCustomJewelry


16. Money doesn't grow on trees Necklace - CieloDesign


17. Harlequin - Free Form Beaded Cuff - ThreeFatesDesign


18. Punch-Line Bracelet - FrancescasFancy


19. Pond Frog Bracelet - savoystudio


20. Harlequin - jmackgems



Voting begins on Tuesday June 9th and ends midnight June 15th. You can show your appreciation for the efforts of these EBW artists by taking on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. 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 vote between June 9th and 15th!

Many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy for again creating a beautiful mosaic of the Challenge pieces.

Etsy BeadWeavers Featured on My Shopping Connection

A huge thank you goes out to My Shopping Connection for the great article featuring the EBW team and spotlighting several members' work. Click the photo below to check it out!

Submitted by Susan Clinkscales

July Challenge Theme

The May EBW Challenge was won by Miriam of CieloDesign. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say:

Having given this much thought, I'd like the next challenge theme to be "Here comes the bride..." This time of year always reminds me of weddings and happy events and I love the jewelry that goes along with that! The pieces do not necessarily have to be traditional white alone, inspiration from any culture, region in the world or background would be welcome! I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!!

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like lots of fun! What are EBW members going to come up with? Will you take up the challenge and create your interpetation of Her comes the bride...! There are so many possibilities.

You can start today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, July 5, 2009!

Rules:
Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.
ONE only entry allowed per person.
The piece MUST be created between May 30, 2009 and July 5, 2009.

See our Challenge FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.