Entries for November 2015 "Landscape" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Landscape" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 15.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.


Click on the image mosaic or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

1. Beaded Necklace - BeautyGlamourLuba

2. Bryce Canyon Landscape - RoseBluBeads

3. A Scuba Diver's Delight - 4uidzne

4. Caesarea port - zviagil

5. Purple and Orange Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet - beadn4fun

6. Van Dusen Botanical Garden Cuff - AngelqueCreations

7. Ontonagon Sunset - savoystudio

8. Tidal Pool - DaynaMilesDesigns

9. Statement Crystal Pearls Necklace  - SpringColors

10. City Photography, Bead Embroidery Picture - BeadworkAndCoe

 

Entries for October 2015 "Abstract Painting" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Abstract Painting" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 15.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.


Click on the image mosaic or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

1. Meadow of Wildflowers Necklace - 4uidzne

2. Psychedelic 2 - UniqueandMacabre

3. Sunset Brooch  - beadn4fun

4. Frosted Fall Bracelet - MaryTDesigns

5. Black and Bronze Necklace - AlishaMaria

6. Hanging "Wet Sun" Necklace - HumdrumAuguries 

7. Abstract Folded Bangle - SarahCryerBeadwork

8. La Prima Vera Necklace - CraftNicheDili

9. Guitars Bracelet - WearableArtByLaurie

10. Ceros Ring  - BlissWorksStudio

11. Freeform Black Onyx Bracelet - BenitaStyleBG

EBW November 2015 Challenge "Landscape"

Our challenge theme for November was chosen by the winner of the September team vote Lisa Savoy from SavoyStudio, well done and thank you Lisa! 

"Landscape"

Mountains, skyscrapers, seas, trees......take inspiration from the view out of your window or wherever your favorite landscape is for your challenge entry.
Please include a photo of your chosen view and explain how it relates to your work.

Note to team members: 

Work on this Challenge must be started no earlier than 24th September 2015 and listed by 5th November 2015, EST.  Please make sure to include EBWC in the title and tags of your entry and refer to the challenge rules to ensure that your entry has all the requirements.

Happy beading!

Entries for September 2015 "Black, White, and One" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Black, White, and One" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.


Click on the image mosaic or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

1. CRIMSON TIDE - 4uidzne

2. Asters - RoseBluBeads

3. Black, White, and One - AlishaMaria

4. Zebra Jasper Necklace - beadifuljewelry

5. Bead Embroidered Cuff Bracelet - EsmerldasStudio

6. Netting with Pearls - enchantedbeads

7. Plaid Beaded Necktie - DereDereJewellery

8. Big Yellow Taxi Earrings - scarboro

9. TAXI Choker Necklace - tropicalkaren

10. Black White and One - Stellaltinaan

11. Paint the Roses - luskstudio

12. TRIBANGLE - KrisDesignFSP

13. Black, White and One Geometric Bangle Bracelet - MaryTDesigns

14. Pyramid Earrings - BeadworkAndCoe

15. Beaded Vase - savoystudio

16. Spike Pendant - SarahCryerBeadwork

17. Black & White with a Pop Earrings - AmyKanarekDesigns

18. Black and White and One Necklace - BestofBetsDesigns

19. Black White and Turquoise Beadwoven Bracelet - beadn4fun

20. Ocean Blue Necklace - AngelqueCreations

21. Some Enchanted Evening Necklace - KarenBrunsDesigns

22. Timeless Classic - SpringColors

23. Bow-Tie Necklace - BeautyGlamourLuba

24. Art Deco Style Necklace - Svetush

25. Bracelet Cuff Busting Out - BlingJewelryDesigns

26. Imperfect Balance - tattooedraven

27. Aussie Plum - ABeadedWorld

Entries for August 2015 "Lost Civilizations" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Lost Civilizations" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 15.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.


Click on the image mosaic or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

1. Egyptian Scarab Bracelet - enchantedbeads

2. Romantic Gift Aztec Style - SpringColors

3. Mythical Land Atlantis Set - LeelaBeads

4. The Mayan - WearableArtByLaurie

5. Winged Scarab Egyptian Cuff - beadn4fun

6. The Egypt Scarab Bead Necklace - DDeli

7. Byzantine Cross Set - BeadCatcher

8. Egyptian inspired Necklace - EsmerldasStudio

9. Beaded Bracelet - BeautyGlamourLuba

10. ICARUS Taking Flight - 4uidzne

 

July 2015 Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the winner of both the team and public votes: Kris Empting-Obenland from KrisDesignFSP!

PUBLIC VOTE RESULTS:

Total Votes Cast: 157

1st place: FASSADE bracelet - KrisDesignFSP (46 votes)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239290785/fassade-cuff

2nd place: Mini Greek Temple Keepsake Box - FrancescasFancy (25 votes)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239160134/mini-greek-temple-keepsake-box-beaded

3rd place: Ode to a Pink Palace of India - Beadditz (20 votes)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239011204/ode-to-a-pink-palace-of-india



TEAM VOTE RESULTS:

1st place: FASSADE bracelet - KrisDesignFSP (24 votes)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239290785/fassade-cuff

2nd place: Mini Greek Temple Keepsake Box - FrancescasFancy (21 votes)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239160134/mini-greek-temple-keepsake-box-beaded

3rd place: Ode to a Pink Palace of India - Beadditz (10 votes)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239011204/ode-to-a-pink-palace-of-india



Congratulations and well done to all!


Thanks to all our team members who participated in the July 2015 Challenge and to everyone who voted.  Our next challenge is "Lost Civilizations".

Entries for July 2015 - "Architecture" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Architecture" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL JULY 15.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.



Click on the image mosaic or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

1. Ode to a Pink Palace of India - Beadditz

2. Mackintosh Stained Glass inspired Necklace - TheGreatOrnate

3. Mini Greek Temple Keepsake Box - FrancescasFancy

4. Rose Window Bead Embroidered Brooch - beadn4fun

5. The Big Apple - enchantedbeads

6. Colorful Romantic Gift Necklace - SpringColors

7. Bauhaus - PlumidiaCollection

8. Geometric Necklace - BeautyGlamourLuba

9. FASSADE bracelet - KrisDesignFSP

10. Stained Glass Window Pendant Necklace - MaryTDesigns

11. Beige Necklace - MsBusyHands

EBW August 2015 Challenge "Lost Civilizations"

Edita Kricenaite from RebelSoulEK, the winner of both the team and public votes of our June Challenge, has chosen the theme for August:

Lost Civilizations

"Humanity has seen several legendary civilizations, each of them having a distinctive feature, outlook, religion and artistic expression. Which of them inspires you the most?

Interested in the history of the Indus Valley, Easter Island, Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia or China? Drawn to mythical Atlantis or Lemuria? Do the lost civilizations of the Mayans, Etruscans or Aztecs hold a fascination for you or perhaps one not mentioned here ... there were so many!

Create a piece of jewelry for an ancient civilization and give a brief description of what inspired you and why." 

Note to team members: Please check the challenge rules to see what details must be in your listing. The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop by August 5th. Happy beading!

June 2015 Challenge Winners

Congratulations to Edita Kricenaite from RebelSoulEK who won both the Team and Public votes!

PUBLIC VOTE RESULTS:

Total Votes Cast: 210

1st place: Edita Kricenaite from RebelSoulEK - 65 votes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/235652934/large-beaded-collar-statemen-necklace

2nd place:
Anne Cadenhead from TheGreatOrnate - 20 votes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/235739762/ooak-handmade-bead-embroidered-choker

3rd place joint winners:
Milena Prangishvili from PrangDesigns and Ileana Munteanu from enchantedbeads - 18 votes each
Milena's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235721019/bead-embroidery-ooak-necklace-nature
Ileana's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235987383/ebwc-dragon-brooch-blue-bead-embroidery



TEAM VOTE RESULTS:

1st place: Edita Kricenaite from RebelSoulEK - 29 votes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/235652934/large-beaded-collar-statemen-necklace

2nd place joint winners:
Anne Cadenhead from TheGreatOrnate and Milena Prangishvili from PrangDesigns - 11 votes each
Anne's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235739762/ooak-handmade-bead-embroidered-choker
Milena's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235721019/bead-embroidery-ooak-necklace-nature

3rd place joint winners:
Patrice Thomas from MsBusyHands and Ileana Munteanu from enchantedbeads - 9 votes each
Patrice's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235870075/beaded-gray-lariat-necklace-rose
Ileana's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235987383/ebwc-dragon-brooch-blue-bead-embroidery



Congratulations and well done to all!


Thanks to all our team members who participated in the June 2015 Challenge and to everyone who voted.

Entries for June "Inspired by Game of Thrones" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Inspired by Game of Thrones" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 6/15.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.



Click on the links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

1. Grey Arm Warmers - Daidija

2. Khaleesi Necklace - YesterdayGetsBetter

3. Flowers of Winterfell - CraftNicheDili

4. Gold and Red Pendant Necklace - MaryTDesigns

5. Red Tumblestone Pendant with Gold Beaded Chain - Beadditz

6. The Night Is Dark and Full of Terrors Necklace - HannahRachel

7. Night Bird - RockNRoses

8. Sanza Stark Crystal Necklace - AngelqueCreations

9. Dragon Fire - ArtfulAr

10. Fantasy Organic Rock Evening Wear - RebelSoulEK

11. For Daenerys Set - DaynaMilesDesigns

12. Bead Embroidered Choker Collar - TheGreatOrnate

13. Wedding Necklace - BlueStarArts

14. Bead Embroidery Necklace - PrangDesigns

15. Arrowhead Necklace - BeadworkAndCoe

16. Beaded Gray Lariat Necklace - MsBusyHands

17. Rhaegon Dragon Crystal Necklace - crystalwonders

18. The Dragon - bjswearableart

19. Crystal Statement Necklace - SpringColors

20. Dragon Story Brooch - enchantedbeads

EBW July Challenge "Architecture"

Our theme for the July challenge has been chosen by Sarah Cryer from SarahCryerBeadwork, one of the three winners of the May challenge. The other winners, Chris Maj from beadn4fun and Hannah Rosner from HannahRachel, decided to let our new member Sarah have a free reign in the choice of the theme and what a wonderful theme it is!

Architecture

'Architecture' - all around us, with shapes & structures, textures & materials to inspire. Anything from the mundane (the half hexagon of our bay windows repeated along our suburban street; the endless glass panels of a modern office block; or the beauty of a stone wall), to the magnificent (the sails of the Sydney Opera House; the geometric structure of the Eiffel Tower, or the joy of the newly restored windows of Saint Chapelle in Paris). So take a look out of the window, dig out those old city guides & mini-break photos, drool over the latest eco-home or modernist cube, ancient temple or grand railway station and think laterally (or even literally).

Note to team members: Please check the challenge rules to see what details must be in your listing. The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop by July 5th. Have fun creating!

Entries for May “Inspired by Chihuly”

Here are the entries for this month's "Inspired by Chihuly" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 5/16.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.

Click on the images or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

 1. Wavy Beaded Cuff Bracelet - AmyKanarekDesigns
2. Chandelier-iat Lariat Necklace - beadn4fun
3. Geometric Wrap Bracelet - MaryTDesigns
4. Spike Choker Necklace - BeadworkAndCoe
5. X Mix Necklace - zviagil
6. Summer Collar Set - RebelSoulEK
7. Rotolo necklace - WizardIslandDesigns
8. Nasturtium Ring - SarahCryerBeadwork
9. Colorful Floral Necklace - enchantedbeads
10. Opera Bag - HannahRachel
11. Blue Cobalt Statement Necklace - SpringColors
12. Blue Ocean Waves Necklace - BeadCatcher
13. Tequila Sunset Starburst Crystal and Spike Necklace - BestofBetsDesigns

EBW Team June 2015 Challenge "Game Of Thrones"

Edita Kricenaite, the winner of the April Challenge has chosen the theme for June:

"Game Of Thrones"

It seems the whole world is crazy about this TV serial. I think it is an inexhaustible source for imagination: from the fantasy world to dragons, zombies and other strange creatures, from the ancient environment with its castles to unique nature views, from royal costumes and dresses to the endless scenes of war. What (or who) inspires you the most about this film? Please show us in your jewelry and tell about it in your description.

Please don't post any photos from the series alongside your piece as it will constitute copyright infringement. Direct copying of any element is also not allowed.

Let the game of thrones begin in your home!!!

Note to team members: Please check the challenge rules to see what details must be in your listing.  The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop by June 5th.  Have fun creating!

Entries for April "Hardware" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Hardware" challenge!  VOTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 4/16.  Please choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar.

Click on the images or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

1. Industrial Park - 4uidzne

2. Iris Blue Daisy Brass Hardware Necklace - beadn4fun

3. Industria Necklace - KrisDesignFSP

4. Romantic Robot - SamohtaC

5. Hi-Tech Modern Jewelry Set - RebelSoulEK

6. Brass Hardware Ferrels Ladder Bracelet - Jewelrybyjane29

7. Hardware Necklace - playnwithbeads

8. Industrial Style Nut Screw Necklace - SpringColors

9. Peyote Tube Earrings - BeadworkAndCoe

10. Industrial Steampunk - HannahRachel

 

EBW Team May 2015 Challenge "Inspired by Chihuli"

Karen Parker, winner of the March challenge, has chosen the theme for May 2015:

“Inspired by Chihuly”

The theme for May’s Challenge is “Inspired by Chihuly”. Dale Chihuly is an American glass artist and is best known for his large scale blown glass creations. As bead artists, we work with glass beads on a much different scale but Chihuly’s luminous glass creations and their unworldly shapes and colors can still inspire us. You can see his work at http://www.chihuly.com.

 
Reference in detail your source of inspiration in your description, including links to Chihuly's works, but please don't post any photos of Chihuly’s work alongside your piece, as it will constitute copyright infringement. Direct copying of any portion of his imagery is also not allowed.


Note to team members: Please check the challenge rules to see what details must be in your listing.  The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop by May 5th.  Have fun creating!

March 2015 Challenge Winner

Congratulations to Karen Parker from WizardIslandDesigns who won both the team and public votes with her fantastic "Monarch Migration" necklace!

TEAM VOTE RESULTS

1st place: Karen Parker from WizardIslandDesigns - 32 votes (36%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225089994/monarch-migration

2nd place: Dayna Miles from DaynaMilesDesigns - 10 votes (11%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225134186/the-bluebird-bead-embroidery-cuff

3rd place: Barbra and Meredith from bjswearableart - 9 votes (10%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/223893851/a-spring-garden-in-soutache-ebwc


PUBLIC VOTE RESULTS

1st place: Karen Parker from WizardIslandDesigns - 49 votes (25%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/225089994/monarch-migration

2nd place: Mariya Zhalnina from BeadCatcher - 31 votes (16%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/208589567/welcome-spring-beadwoven-necklace-ebwc

3rd place: Angel McIlwain from PaintedTreeStudio - 24 votes (12%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/224863961/flight-of-the-bluebirds-or-spring


Congratulations everyone!

Thanks to all who participated in the March 2015 “Spring Migration” Challenge and to everyone who voted.

Entries for "Spring Migration" Challenge

Here are the entries for this month's "Spring Migration" challenge!  The voting poll will be available on the 9-15, so choose your favorite entry from the images or links below, then select your choice in the blog poll on the right sidebar beginning on the 9th.

Click on the images or links below to learn more about each entry and see larger, detailed images of each piece. 

PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ENTRY.

 

 

1. Time Wise Owl - SamohtaC

2. White Duck Bracelet - enchantedbeads

3. Indigo Bunting Bird Pendant Necklace - beadn4fun

4. Take Flight Geometric Bangle - CreationsofAgape

5. Broad-Tailed Hummingbird - njema

6. Bangle Bracelet - SpringColors

7. Black, White and Red Zig Zag Bracelet - MaryTDesigns

8. The Way Back Home Necklace - Svetush

9. A Spring Garden in Soutache - bjswearableart

10. Migratory Eagle Cuff - RockNRoses

11. Flight of the Bluebirds - PaintedTreeStudio

12. Welcome Spring Necklace - BeadCatcher

13. Monarch Migration - WizardIslandDesigns

14. The Bluebird - DaynaMilesDesigns

15. Hummingbird Don't Fly Away Necklace and Earrings - BestofBetsDesigns

Announcing the Winners of our February Challenge

Congratulations to the winners of the February 2015 Challenge "Let The Show Begin!"

Team Winner & Public Vote Co-Winner:

Kris Empting-Obenland from KrisDesignFSP

Public Vote Co-Winner:

Mariya Zhalnina from BeadCatcher

TEAM VOTE RESULTS:
1st place: Kris Empting-Obenland (KrisDesignFSP) 16 votes (19%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/220907717/knutselkralen-necklace

2nd place: Ulrike Günther (PrettyNett) 14 votes (17%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/220057166/beaded-pedant-rising-star

3rd place: Mariya Zhalnina (BeadCatcher) 9 votes (11%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/221429205/love-story-beadwoven-necklace-and

Well done also to Angel McIlwain (PaintedTreeStudio) who came in a very close 4th with 8 votes (10%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/219017307/carnival-let-the-show-begin


PUBLIC VOTE RESULTS:

1st place: Kris Empting-Obenland (KrisDesignFSP) & Mariya Zhalnina (BeadCatcher) 28 votes (14%)
Kris' entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/220907717/knutselkralen-necklace
Mariya's entry: https://www.etsy.com/listing/221429205/love-story-beadwoven-necklace-and

2nd place: Angel McIlwain (PaintedTreeStudio) 24 votes (12%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/219017307/carnival-let-the-show-begin

3rd place: Ulrike Günther (PrettyNett) 23 votes (11%)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/220057166/beaded-pedant-rising-star

Congratulations everyone!

Thanks to all who participated in the February 2015 Challenge and to everyone who voted.