Voting for February Challenge "Nest"

The winner of the team vote in our November Challenge "Totally Twisted", Kris of KrisDesignFSP has a theme for our first challenge of the new year February 2012. And she would simply want to call it NEST. She has described her idea so well that I think it best to just quote her directly:

“It will still be winter in the Northern hemisphere in February and I believe thinking about nestling could make us feel comfortable. What I would like us to do: If you think about (or google for) "nest", you will find much more than birds building nests. Insects like bees, hornets and others also do.

So let´s get inspired by their pieces of art. Let´s see what ideas nature gives us. I´m sure, everybody will find a way to find their own interpretation of NEST……My intention is NOT building whatever nest in beads. When you think about what associations we have with the term "nest", it´s not necessary to construct a complete copy of a natural item.For me structures are important. You cut out a certain detail and transform it into beaded art, the main thing is that everybody will have the association NEST!

What did our entrants make of it? Please view this month's contest entries below.

Voting for this challenge runs February 9th - February 15th.

Please vote only once for your favorite!

1. Dryad seed bead necklace - AllasArt

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88820850/dryad-seed-bead-necklace

2. Nest Egg Necklace - HauteIceBeadwork

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89358935/nest-egg-necklace-ebwc

3. The Gift of the Magpie - KraftKonfessions

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89411842/the-gift-of-the-magpie-beadwoven-spiral

4. Single Distlefink Nest Cuff - enchantedbeads

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89492017/ebwc-single-distlefink-nest-cuff-beaded

5. Bluebird Gift - Olgaterranova

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89572957/bluebird-gift

6. Nest Egg Beaded Bead Pendant - MIDesign

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89630654/nest-egg-beaded-bead-pendant-ebwc-entry

7. Nest in Spring Garden - SpringColors

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89974787/rivoli-beadwoven-bracelet-unique-beaded

8. Nest for a Dragon's Egg - terran

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90093982/nest-for-a-dragons-egg

9. SWANS all Loved Up - Starwaves

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90213438/swans-all-loved-up-free-shipping-ebwc

10. Driftwood Carnelian Nest Necklace - annamei

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90275045/driftwood-carnelian-nest-necklace-ebwc

11. Nested Pearls necklace - AngelqueCreations

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90443189/nested-pearls-necklace-ebwc-february

12. Nesting Owl Bead Embroidery Cuff - crimsonfrog

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90811068/nesting-owl-bead-embroidery-cuff

13. Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Skinny Wrapped - randomcreative

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90904484/beaded-cuff-bracelet-skinny-wrapped-nest

14. NEST Beadwoven Bracelet in Purple and Green - MegansBeadedDesigns

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90990339/nest-beadwoven-bracelet-in-purple-and

15. Deep Purple Bird Nest Loop Fringe Necklace - beadn4fun

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91117807/deep-purple-bird-nest-loop-fringe

16. Cheetah Jade beadwoven bracelet - Masai Mara - Kankou

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91176403/cheetah-jade-beadwoven-bracelet-masai

17. Egg From the Nest of a Glorious Bird - TheBeadedBead

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91249537/egg-from-the-nest-of-a-glorious-bird

18. Loreng the Goblin's Nest - flagrantdesigns

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91319202/loreng-the-goblins-nest-beadwoven

19. Coffee bird nest necklace - BeadCatcher

http://www.etsy.com/listing/18418580/coffee-bird-nest-necklace

20. The nest of a beaded bead - BoonieBeads

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91105289/the-nest-of-a-beaded-bead

21. A Well Feathered Nest - gypsyeyesjewelry

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91383442/a-well-feathered-nest-beadwoven-necklace

22. Honeycomb - AsteropeBC

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91390714/cute-bracelet-in-yellow-white-and-black

23. Gaia - Vicus

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91394155/gaia-bead-embroidered-cuff-ebwc

24. Spring Fling - josjewels1

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91486602/spring-fling-ebw-february-challenge-nest

25. Born in the sky barrette - BeadsForBeauty

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91559368/born-in-the-sky-barrette

26. Cocoon - BlissWorksStudio

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91584493/cocoon-beadwoven-bracelet-ebwc-nest

27. Tribal Beadwoven Collar - LeafDroppings

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91715124/tribal-beadwoven-collar-ebwc-nest

28. LOVEBIRDs NEST - KrisDesignFSP

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91740925/lovebirds-nest-bracelet-bangle-created

29. First Out of the Nest - BeadsNJane

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91820785/ebw-challenge-first-out-of-the-nest

30. Emergence - LaurenElise

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92037062/emergence-beadwoven-necklace

31. Valentine Nest - Sobby

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92115444/valentine-nest-ebwc-february-challenge

32. A Nest for Your Wrist - MaryTDesigns

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92203838/a-nest-for-your-wrist-ebwc-february

33. Lacey Nest Necklace Brown Grey Ogalala Lace - playnwithbeads

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92304027/lacey-nest-necklace-brown-grey-ogalala

34.Bead Embroidered Nest Pendant with Chain - iceboxgems

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92277449/bead-embroidered-nest-pendant-with-chain

35. Mixed Media Beaded Art Bowl - ArtiZenBeads

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92312768/mixed-media-beaded-art-bowl-for-ebw

36. Fill your nest with Love and Wine Beaded Stopper - jess2bead

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92321198/fill-your-nest-with-love-and-wine-beaded