November Challenge Theme - Beauty of the Flower

The September challenge was won by "trinitydj" and her prize is getting to choose the next theme. Here is what she says:

In celebration of the soil…. “Consider the lilies of the field”

Most ladies like flowers and many have made beaded jewelry with flowers. The challenge is to find a picture or photo of an exotic or tropical flower, something that one would only find in places like the Amazon, etc. Use your photo/picture to mimic the flower using techniques and skills that will bring forth the true Beauty of the Flower, making it look alive.

Will you take on this challenge? And how will you interpret the theme?

You may start your entry today and must complete and list it by midnight Etsy time, November 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 November 5, 2009.

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

September Challenge - Indian Summer Dream - Winner Announced

The September EBW Challenge had 33 entries, with a total of 817 votes (a few less than last month) and 94 of them went to our winner.

20. Indian Summer Sunset - trinitydj

Here is what she had to say about the piece and how it related to the challenge theme:

I chose these rich and vibrant colours to recall and capture the beautiful colours of the Indian Summer Sunsets. There is nothing like nature, in this case, SUNSETS, that reminds me more of our Creator God.

Here are our runners-up:

Second: 4. Parvati's Grace necklace - CieloDesign

Third: 1. Indian Summer Nights - triz

Fourth: 25. I Dream of an Indian Summer - sedonaskye

Fifth: 11. Tropical Indian Summer-Cabochon Necklace - RachelesOriginals

Sixth: 27. Indian summer sunset OOAK necklace - Lauralia

Seventh: 31. Night Guard Owl necklace - BeadCatcher

Eighth: 24. Indian Summer Dreams - ThePreciousBeads

Ninth: 7. Mexican Indian Summer Peyote Bracelet - AngelqueCreations

Tenth: 28. Indian Summer Beaded Necklace - SpringColors


All of the beautiful and unique pieces created by EBW members who participated in this challenge deserve congratulations for their efforts. Bravo!

Etsy BeadWeavers are already at work on the October Challenge - "Super Power Jewelry" . You can read all about it here. If you haven't already started on your entry, start now as time is ticking. You only have until midnight October 5th to have it completed and listed in your Etsy shop.

September Challenge

Amazing entries for the challenge this September! Thirty Three Etsy BeadWeavers Members who are very talented have created these amazing and beautiful pieces for our theme "Indian Summer Dream"! Please take the time to visit each entry and read their story about how their piece relates to the theme. Using tiny little beads with a needle and thread and incredible patience, Etsy BeadWeavers Team members designed and then beaded these selections for 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!

Voting is only from the 9th thru the 15th so put on your thinking cap after checking out the entries and vote to tell us which is your favorite.

1. Indian Summer Nights - triz


2. Indian Summer - BeadazzledofOregon


3. Indian Summer Dream - enchantedbeads


4. Parvati's Grace necklace - CieloDesign


5. Beadwoven Cellini Spiral Necklace- SalamanderHouse


6. Indian Summer Patchwork Bracelet - beadsandblooms


7. Mexican Indian Summer Peyote Bracelet - AngelqueCreations


8. Turquoise Dreams - ArtfulAr


9. Dreaming of Indian Summers - beadsforever


10. Indian Summer Dreams Bracelet - dreambeadweaver


11. Tropical Indian Summer-Cabochon Necklace - RachelesOriginals


12. Indian Summer Necklace - SmadarsTreasure


13. Autumn in New England Beaded Necklace - Fivefootfury13


14. the leafy series - Indian Summer - randomcreative


15. Sassafras Tea - beaglebeads


16. Autumn Sun - Medic5415


17. The Faery Flora and Fauna Beadwoven Cuff - MizzMoxie


18. Pepper Profusion Necklace and Earring Set - HauteIceBeadwork


19. Indian Summer Dream Necklace - GinjaGirlDesigns


20. Indian Summer Sunset - trinitydj


21. INDIAN SUMMER Necklace - caraway


22. Indian summer dusk - Stellaltinaan


23. Beadwoven Plume Agate Necklace - BeadworksbyKerri


24. Indian Summer Dreams - ThePreciousBeads


25. I Dream of an Indian Summer - sedonaskye


26. Autumnal Waters choker - AmethystRavenstar


27. Indian summer sunset OOAK necklace - Lauralia


28. Indian Summer Beaded Necklace - SpringColors


29. Bronze Indian Summer Necklace - glimmerstone


30. Harvest Profusion Orange - HannahRachel


31. Night Guard Owl necklace - BeadCatcher


32. Don't Let Me Fall into Fall Bracelet - kraftymax


33. Heat Waves - Room3designs

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.