And The September Challenge Winner Is....

There were 311 votes this month and 3. Tears of Joy - beadsandblooms received the most votes.

"Tears of Joy" is a design worked with three contrasts: color, shape and texture. Complementary opposites on the color wheel, the contrast of curves and angles and finally the textures of the ruffley spiral stitch and the smooth, flat brick stitch. A beautiful piece and a well deserved win!



Runners up this month are:

12. Yin and Yang Peyote Bracelet- SmadarsTreasure

10. Roundabout - ThesePreciousThings

7. Lapis Lazuli Necklace and earring set - dreambeadweaver

22. Circle Gets the Square - beaderjojo

20. Pin Stipes and Flowers Bracelet - GrandmaMarilyns

11. Free and Formed - OOAK - beaddiddy

13. Bananarama Mask - Beadmatrix

21. Textural atmosphere - LiciaBeads

1. Le Rouge et le Noir Freeform Bracelet - enchantedbeads

Start watching for the entries for the October challenge. Lots of our beadweavers have been working on their entries for 'Animal Instincts'. As you know, our winner's prize is the opportunity to choose the theme for the next challenge. So watch for the announcement of the November Challenge theme at the end of September.

Many thanks to everyone who entered the September Challenge. And many thanks as well to everyone who took the time to vote!

Etsy BeadWeavers September Challenge - Complimentary Contradictions

The entries are in and once again, they are simply stunning! Click on the item in the list below the mosaic to see more details!

Voting begins on Tuesday, September 9th and ends midnight September 15th. Please show your appreciation for the efforts of these amazing artists by taking on the difficult task of voting for your favorite. (The ballot will appear on the side bar at right on September 9.) 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 September 9th and 15th!

1. Le Rouge et le Noir Freeform Bracelet - enchantedbeads

2. Pinstripes and Rhinestones Cuff Bracelet - cigarboxbeads

3. Tears of Joy - beadsandblooms

4. links cuff - thebeadedlily

5. No Shades of Gray Black and Silver Cuff - njema

6. DARKEST LIGHT - Magnesite/Iron Wild Horse Cabachon Bracelet - fashionsfrome

7. Lapis Lazuli Necklace and earring set - dreambeadweaver

8. Stargazer- Beadwoven Brooch - animadversion

9. Opposites Attract - Beaded Potholder - vanishingpearl

10. Roundabout - ThesePreciousThings

11. Free and Formed - OOAK - beaddiddy

12. Yin and Yang Peyote Bracelet- SmadarsTreasure

13. Bananarama Mask - Beadmatrix

14. Black and White - A Story in Color - adinahalperndesigns

15. Opposite Attraction, Beadwoven Cuff - RegalBeads

16. Fire and Ice - AmethystRavenstar

17. Dragon Eye Beaded Bracelet - Tresijas

18. Autumn Peyote Cubed Cuff - myfairladyvt4

19. Black and Silver Freeform Bracelet - wMarlaine

20. Pin Stipes and Flowers Bracelet - GrandmaMarilyns

PLEASE NOTE; # 20 and # 21 are reversed in the poll at the left.

21. Textural atmosphere - LiciaBeads

22. Circle Gets the Square - beaderjojo