Voting for September Challenge - "Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY!"

Sorry for the delay in posting the challenge voting but we had some technical difficultlies last evening. This being the case the voting will remain open until the 16th at midnight.

Ann of FrancescasFancy, challenged us to create a piece for "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!" Walk on your wild side and unleash your inner beast! Find inspiration in any animal of your choice, and then, add an element of magic and mystery from the books or movie, The Wizard of Oz.

Use your wildlife in any way you like. It might be a face, silhouette, a foot or paw print, scary or humorous pose, or whatever you find interesting. Then add a hint of the Emerald City with a splash of green, or walk the beads in steps made by the ruby slippers. You might weave the yellow brick road, or the flying monkeys may swing into your work. Maybe you twist a creation reminiscent of a tornado, with swirling colors in chaos.

There are an abundance of iconic elements to draw from. You could play on one of the many themes of Dorothy's journey in her search for a way home. The only requirements are to have an animal represented and something from the magical land of Oz.

The response was 28 amazing entries, please vote only one for your favorite entry that you feel meets the requirements of the challenge.

1. Ruby Trail in Oz - paints
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79454924/bracelet-ruby-trail-in-oz-beaded-cuff

2. On the Way to Emerald City - AngelqueCreations
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79645913/bead-embroidered-cuff-ebwc-on-the-way-to

3. Emerald City Wizard's Sphere Necklace - ArtMasquerading
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79702140/emerald-city-wizards-sphere-necklace

4. oN tHe WiLd SiDe - 4uidzne
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79862514/on-the-wild-side-ebwc

5. Flying Monkeys Beaded Green Bracelet - megansbeadeddesigns
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79858710/flying-monkeys-beaded-green-bracelet

6. OH MY Beadwoven necklace - ThunderBoltBeadwork
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79893351/oh-my-beadwoven-necklace-for-ebw

7. Dandy Lion's Beaded Oz Collar - HannahRachel
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79900885/dandy-lions-beaded-oz-collar-necklace

8. Lion on the Yellow Brick Road - randomcreative
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79786358/beaded-cuff-bracelet-lion-on-the-yellow

9. The Lion's Tale Necklace - HauteIceBeadwork
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80238058/the-lions-tale-necklace-ebwc

10. The Forest Has Eyes - beadn4fun
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80273396/bead-embroidered-necklace-the-forest-has

11. Tigers on the Yellow Brick Road Bangle - MaryTDesigns
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80390894/tigers-on-the-yellow-brick-road-bangle

12. Beaded Tiger eye on the yellow brick road - ile1974
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80458203/beaded-tiger-eye-on-the-yellow-brick

13. Lions & Tigers Beadwoven Tile Bracelet - TerahClassyCreations
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80630195/lions-tigers-beadwoven-tile-bracelet

14. The Yellow Brick Road Leading to the Emerald City - enchantedbeads
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80682890/ebwc-pendant-by-enchantedbeads-on-etsy

15. Tiger Prints Under the Yellow Brick Road - EsmerldasStudio
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80707505/tiger-prints-under-the-yellow-brick-road

16. Dorothy's Mane Man's Medal- The Order of Oz - scarboro
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80811963/dorothys-mane-mans-medal-the-order-of-oz

17. The Forest of Oz beaded charm bracelet - AmethystRavenstar
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80887979/the-forest-of-oz-beaded-charm-bracelet

18. Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My Ornament - JoyFullyJewels
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79823404/ebw-team-challenge-lions-and-tigers-and

19. Rainbow Necklace - Horse of a Different Color - FrancescasFancy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80971755/rainbow-necklace-horse-of-a-different

20. Emerald City Treasure - Vicus
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81040270/emerald-city-treasure-ebwc

21. Lion Courage - justbrez
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81043488/beaded-embroidery-necklace-lion-courage

22. Eye of a Tiger - SpringColors
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81045316/rivoli-beadwoven-necklace-unique-beaded

23. "Bear tracks" - RebekeJewelryShop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81099472/necklacebear-tracks

24. Emerald City EBWC September - Celticwood
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81102820/emerald-city-ebwc-september

25. Road to Oz Brooch - Sobby
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81107548/road-to-oz-brooch-ebwc

26. Walking the wild side of the yellow brick road - BoonieBeads
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81117672/walking-the-wild-side-of-the-yellow

27. Tiger Princess Beaded Leather Cuff - dreambeadweaver
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81180119/tiger-princess-beaded-leather-cuff

28. Over the rainbow necklace - Allamej
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81213412/over-the-rainbow-necklace-beadwork-ooak