October Challenge Theme

As you will recall, the August EBW Challenge was won by Annie of StudioAnnieVeillette. Her prize is choosing the Challenge Theme for October and here it is now!

Annie's theme is:

Super-Power Jewelry

Disney, the Mouse's house recently made the acquisition of Marvel. That created quite a storm in the industry. We have seen a lot of SuperHeros movies this year and that seems to be just the beginning of the wave. Therefore I would like to challenge you to dedicate a piece to your favorite Super Heros. Immerse yourself in the fantastic and futuristic or step back in time of Disney cartoon. Possibilities are endless! Run as fast and far as your imagination! It doesnt have to depict your favorite heros but a piece with super powers would be just awesome!

Lazer on girls! (and boys!)

So there you have it and doesn't it sound like fun? What exciting and amazing creations will be entered for October? I can hardly wait to see!

You can start your entry today and must complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, October 5, 2009!

Rules:
Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.
ONE only entry allowed per person.
The piece MUST be created between now and September 5, 2009.

See our Challenge FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.

EBW August Challenge - First Ladies of Style - Has a Winner!

The August EBW Challenge had 30 entries, with a total of 841 votes (even more than last month!) and 115 of them went to our winner

21. Royal Blue - Marie-Antoinette - StudioAnnieVeillette

Here is what she had to say about the piece:

Marie Antoinette inspired the "Royal Blue" choker designed and presented here. The inspiration she offered for this beaded jewelry design initially came from her genuine warmth and caring attitude toward others...I was further inspired by her love of the fine arts, dance, and fashion. A great deal can be said about her wardrobe and her sense of aesthetics...

SECOND: 1. Nefertiti's Treasure Beadwoven Choker Necklace - RachelesOriginals

THIRD: 9. Bright Young Thing - copperwaycrafts

FOURTH: 10. Luthien - MadeByOlga

FIFTH: 6. Shades of the Southwest - beadsandblooms

SEVENTH: 30. Montana Sapphire - beadwoman3

SIXTH: 15. Brigid Flower Necklace - SpringColors

EIGHTH: 28. Alexandra's necklace - CieloDesign

NINTH: 19. Lagoon Lustre - sutkibeads

TENTH: 12. Mademoiselle Coco Couture Wrist Cuff - gypsyeyesjewelry

All of the EBW members who participated in this challenge deserve congratulations for their beautiful and unique pieces!

Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the September Challenge - "Indian Summer Dream" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, better hurry. You only have until midnight September 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

Let's see if we can set a new record for the number of entries!

August Challenge "First Ladies of Style"

Once again the entries for the challenge are in and you won't be disappointed! Thirty Etsy BeadWeavers Members have the talent and took the time to create these amazing and beautiful expressions of style! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "First Ladies of Style". Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team brings these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite. You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece!

Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, August 9th thru the 15th!

1. Nefertiti's Treasure Beadwoven Choker Necklace - RachelesOriginals

2. All That Glitters ... Is Not Gold - beadsforever

3. Gaia Goddess Beadwoven Bracelet - cigarboxbeads

4. Punk Rocker Bracelet in Blue and Black - roseworksjewelry

5. Peyote bracelet for Queen Maud of Norway - PFordCustomJewelry

6. Shades of the Southwest - beadsandblooms

7. Black and Gold - ArtfulAr

8. The FIRST Lady of Style - BettyStephanBeadwork

9. Bright Young Thing - copperwaycrafts

10. Luthien - MadeByOlga

11. Black Beauty jewelry set - BeadCatcher

12. Mademoiselle Coco Couture Wrist Cuff - gypsyeyesjewelry

13. The Elizabethan - daynamiles

14. For Sofia - Choker - triz

15. Brigid Flower Necklace - SpringColors

16. S.W.A.L.K -'Sealed With A Loving Kiss' - Astersadler

17. Just Our Style - 1BeadAtATime

18. Coco Chanel Inspired Cuff Bracelet - GinjaGirlDesigns

19. Lagoon Lustre - sutkibeads

20. A Necklace for Michelle - BeadazzledofOregon

21. Royal Blue - Marie-Antoinette - StudioAnnieVeillette

22. 2 in 1 Multi Strand Silver and Blue Iris Necklace - SmadarsTreasure

23. Princess Jezebel's Jewels - Fivefootfury13

24. Memories IN Style - trinitydj

25. Victorian Cameo Brooch - enchantedbeads

26. Aphrodite - GreenEnvyDesigns

27. Classic Celtic Braided Bracelet - AmethystRavenstar

28. Alexandra's necklace - CieloDesign

29. Turtle Dream Weaver Necklace - kraftymax

30. Montana Sapphire - beadwoman3

September Challenge Theme

The July EBW Challenge was won by kraftymax. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say about her theme:

Indian Summer Dream

First, I want to thank everyone who voted and supported me in the June challenge. I am still quite amazed at winning! So I have thought long and hard about the theme of the challenge that I get to choose. I had one that I thought was perfect, but then another would just pop into my head and ‘that’ one was the perfect one! Well EBW Members, here it is, the perfect one, Indian Summer Dream. I have always loved the fall and the changing of seasons, so let’s see how many seed beads it takes to create the perfect “Indian Summer Dream” for each of us!

The Challenge has been issued and doesn't it sound like something you'd like to try? What amazing creations are EBW members going to come up with? You'll want to be checking back here to see!

You can start your entry today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, September 5, 2009!

Rules:
Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.
ONE only entry allowed per person.
The piece MUST be created between now and September 5, 2009.

See our Challenge FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.

EBW July Challenge - Here comes the bride... Has a Winner!

The July EBW Challenge had 39 entries, with a total of 735 votes (which is an amazing number!) and 109 of them went to our winner - Intertwined in Love for Wedding Bliss by kraftymax.



Here is what she had to say about her entry:

I recently was accepted as a member and immediately set out to make a special piece for my first entrance into the monthly challenge. I must tell everyone that I had a design in mind, however, when I was about 80% done with it I broke a bead (after about 10 hours of work) and the bead cut 3 strands of beading thread and my piece of art literally fell in half in my hands. Frustrated I was about to start over when this design pushed its way into my mind. The broken piece still sits on my desk (I haven’t even taken it apart yet) and this one took on a life of its own.

Second: 28. Jewels of Dawn Bridal necklace - CieloDesign

Third: 33. Champagne Sparkle necklace - FleurDeIrk

Fourth: 38. Indian Bride - BeadCatcher

Fifth: 32. Sparkling Bride - Amykohndesigns

Sixth: 27. Beadwoven Bridal Necklace and Earrings - SmadarsTreasure

Seventh & Eighth were tied: 31. Stars in my Eyes Bridal Necklace - SpringColors and 12. Champagne Dreams - HauteIceBeadwork

Ninth: 37. Here Comes the Bride - enchantedbeads

Tenth: 4. Neptunes Bride - triz

All of the contestants deserve a hearty round of "applause" for their efforts in participating in this challenge!


Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the August Challenge - "First Ladies of Style" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, better hurry. You only have until midnight August 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

Let's see if we can set a new record for the number of entries!

Etsy BeadWeavers' July Challenge - Here comes the bride...

WOW!! The entries for the challenge are in and you are in for a real treat! Thirty-nine Etsy BeadWeavers Members have the talent and took the time to create these amazing and beautiful challenge pieces! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme "Here comes the bride..." Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team brings these selections to you to vote and choose your favourite.

You can click on the item in the text list below the mosaic which links to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you will see more detail of each piece! Be sure to come back on the 9th when the poll will be available for you to cast your vote, June 9th thru the 15th!

1. Pearl Romance Collar - nemeton


2. Intertwined in Love for Wedding Bliss - kraftymax


3. Pearls and Crystals and Silver OH MY - cigarboxbeads


4. Neptunes Bride - triz


5. Pearls And Gold - Bridal Jewelry - Rainy Lane


6. Something Blue - randomcreativ


7. Love Goes Round and Round - 1BeadAtATime


8. Forever Yours - beadsandblooms


9. Bridal Cameo Necklace - Medic5415


10. Geometric Decadence - vanishingpearl


11. Floral Lace - ArtfulAr


12. Champagne Dreams - HauteIceBeadwork


13. A Touch of India - BeadazzledofOregon


14. Seaside Wedding - caraway


15. Two Hearts Become One - BeadworksbyKerri


16. Bridal Tradition - glimmerstone


17. White Bridal Wave - HannahRachel


18. Dare to Dream of Crystals and Pearls - dreambeadweaver


19. Gothic Wedding Fetish Beaded Fishnet Gloves - crownrosegems


20. Two Shall Become One - beadsforever


21. Something New Something Blue - jodihorgan


22. Halloween Bride - alatvian


23. The Blushing Bride - Fivefootfury13


24. Something Borrowed, Something Blue - AmethystRavenstar


25. The Mermaid Bride - ThesePreciousThings


26. Something Blue - copperwaycrafts


27. Beadwoven Bridal Necklace and Earrings - SmadarsTreasure


28. Jewels of Dawn Bridal necklace - CieloDesign


29. Walking on Air - RedCatArtBeads


30. Wrist Corsage - MoreThanSomewhat


31. Stars in my Eyes Bridal Necklace - SpringColors


32. Sparkling Bride - Amykohndesigns


33. Champagne Sparkle necklace - FleurDeIrk


34. Crystal Ice - fashionsfrome


35. Fairy Tale Princess Bride Choker - FrancescasFancy


36. Rebel Bride Freeform Cuff - playnwithbeads


37. Here Comes the Bride - enchantedbeads


38. Indian Bride - BeadCatcher


39. And Together - LiciaBeads

Voting begins on Thursday July 9th and ends midnight July 15th. You can show your appreciation for the efforts of these EBW artists by taking on the challenging task of voting for your favorite. Again, 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 vote between July 9th and 15th!

Many thanks to Ann of Francesca's Fancy for again creating a beautiful mosaic of the Challenge pieces.

August Challenge Theme

The June EBW Challenge was won by Licia of Liciabeads. Her prize, as always, is getting to choose our next Challenge Theme. Here is what she had to say about her theme:

First Ladies of Style

Around the world and through time, styles, patterns and textures have developed. Every so often a person, or even culture stands out as having a great eye for style and design. I wanted to choose a theme that could span time and cultures yet recognize that eye for style. Your work can range from an interpretation of the bold and colorful patterns designs found in ancient times, to traditional cultural designs that are found around the world, all the way to the more modern styles of present times.

The Challenge has been issued and it sounds like you will want to give it some thought! What are EBW members going to come up with? You can be sure that whatever they do create will be wonderful!

You can start your entry today and complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, August 5, 2009!

Rules:
Any style, any technique with a majority of beadweaving is welcome.
ONE only entry allowed per person.
The piece MUST be created between now and August 5, 2009.

See our Challenge FAQ here for all of the details on the rules of our challenges.