The Queen is an exquisite hand sculpted and painted porcelain pendant by the fabulous artist Pat Swyler. The patina of her complexion is a lovely icy blue. The crown jewels of her woven head-dress are a shimmering raw silver-gray diamond and magical boulder opals, their brilliant flashes of color reminiscent of the Northern Lights.
The necklace represents her kingdom: frost covered branches, snowflakes and icicles - all lovingly hand-beaded/ woven with tiny glass delica beads, opal, aquamarine, rainbow moonstone, pink kunzite, blue topaz and freshwater pearls.
Second: 27. Queen of the Snow - savoystudio
Third: 18. Yuki Onna - Japanese Snow Woman - SmadarsTreasure
Fourth: 11. Frozen Waters - Cuff - triz
Fifth: 7. Snow Queen necklace - CieloDesign
Sixth: 4. A Royal Affair - beadsforever
Seventh: 19. Anastasia choker - MCDdesigns
Eighth: 1. mirka collar - thebeadedlily
Ninth: 23. Snow princess necklace - FleurDeIrk
Tenth: 21. Snowflake Fairy - BeadazzledofOregon
And now, BeadWeavers, it's time to take a break and enjoy the holidays before you start working on the entries for the January/February Challenge. Don't forget that you have some extra time. Entries are not due until midnight Etsy Time, February 5th. As you know, our current winner's prize is the opportunity to choose the theme for the next challenge. So watch for the announcement of the March Challenge theme at the end of January.
Many thanks to all of the amazing beaders who participated in the November Challenge. And many thanks as well to everyone who took the time to vote! We appreciate your participation!
If you haven't entered in our challenge before, it's time to get your thinking cap on and get beading on the January/February Challenge - Tropical Holiday!
