December challenge theme "Warm and Fuzzy"

Shine, winner of our October Challenge, has chosen our December challenge theme "Warm and Fuzzy".

A lot of us are about to go into winter, the holidays, or both. Warm and fuzzy can be anything from our favorite pets and critters to warm fur and Santa's red coat. Or it can be something that gives you that happy and tingly feeling.  It is a busy time of year for a lot of us, but I hope the team will be inspired and encouraged by the broadness of this theme and find time to participate!!! Happy beading!!

Team members may start their challenge entry on October 21 and list it by Midnight December 5th.

Congratulations Team Winner Shine!

Amethyst Owl Totem by Shine

 Mariya of BeadCatcher, winner of the Scotland the Brave challenge for her Scottish Thistle Set named the October challenge theme Owl Totem. Team Vote Results for the challenge: Total Votes 64

1st Place goes to Shine from OfYourLove for her Amethyst Owl Totem with 22 34% votes! Shine will choose our December Challenge Theme. And congrats Shine on the sale of your piece!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/205867438/ ... -owl-totem

2nd Place goes to Susan of dreambeadweaver for her Peyote Tecolote Dia de Muerta Owl Bracelet with 12 votes 19%
https://www.etsy.com/listing/205449392/ ... muerta-owl

3rd Place goes to Sue of suegoode for her Owl Purse/Handbag – with 9 votes 14%
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203893516/ ... rsehandbag

Thanks again to all our 11 beautiful entries!

Congratulations Fan Blog Winner Raven!

A Special Message for Those Who Know How to Listen by Raven

 Mariya of BeadCatcher, winner of the Scotland the Brave challenge for her Scottish Thistle Set named the October challenge theme "Owl Totem". Here are the Fan Blog Vote results for the challenge: Total votes 208

1st Place goes to "A Special Message for Those Who Know How To Listen" by Raven of tattooedraven with 78 votes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/205955156/ ... o-know-how

2nd Place goes to Shine from OfYourLove for her "Amethyst Owl Totem" with 75 votes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/205867438/ ... -owl-totem
3rd Place goes to Susan of dreambeadweaver for her Peyote "Tecolote Dia de Muerta" Owl Bracelet with 16 votes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/205449392/ ... muerta-owl

Thank you to all the 11 Beautiful entries!

Voting for October :Owl Totem" Challenge

Choose your favorite "Owl Totem" entry from the images or links below, selecting 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. Noctua - beadn4fun

2. Owl Purse/Handbag - suegoode

3. Owl Necklace Pendant - mysweetcrochet

4. The "Owl Totem" Pendant - BeadsForBeauty

5. Owl Tree - MaisonBarbara

6. Peyote Tecolote Dia de Muerta Owl Bracelet - dreambeadweaver

7. Owl Brooch - enchantedbeads

8. Amethyst Owl Totem - OfYourLove

9. A Special Message for Those Who Know How To Listen - tattooedraven

10. Pendant Owl - SpringColors

11. Athena - Goddess Necklace - flagrantdesigns

 

November Challenge Theme "The Perfect Present"

Marsha of Hauteicebeadwork won our "Favorite Children's Book" Challenge and has chosen a challenge theme for November "The Perfect Present".
For many of us, the holiday season is approaching, and shopping for presents is on everyone's mind. Let's all add a great gift idea to our shops! You may create this work as something your would love to give, or something you would love to receive. Please tell us about it in your description. I hope you can all find a way to participate in this challenge, and add something to your shop that will make a perfect present!

Team members may begin your entry on September 19 and it must be listed in your Etsy shop by November 5th midnight EST.

Congratulations September Challenge Public Blog Winner Albena of BenitaStyleBG

Little Mermaid Necklace by Albena of BenitaStyleBG

Congratulations to Albena of BenitaStyleBG, winner of the public blog vote with 87 votes for her Little Mermaid Necklace! Marsha of HauteIceBeadwork came in 2nd place with her Apple Harvest Necklace and Earrings Set at 83 votes! In 3rd place with her Ferdinand The Bull necklace is Shine from OfYourLove with 53 votes, and fourth place goes to Bev of EsmerldasStudio for her Baucis and Philemon Pendant with 6 votes.

Thanks again to all who entered their beautiful pieces in the September Challenge "Favourite Childrens Book"

Congratulations Team Vote Winner HauteIceBeadwork!

Apple Harvest Necklace and Earrings Set by HauteIceBeadwork (Sold)

Congratulations to Marsha of HauteIceBeadwork whose Apple Harvest Necklace and Earrings Set took first place in the team vote with 31 votes! Marsha will choose the theme for our November Challenge.
In second place is The Little Mermaid Necklace by Albena of BenitaStyleBG with 13 votes. Ferdinand The Bull by OfYourLove takes third place with 10 votes and in fourth place with her Baucis and Philemon Pendant is Bev of EsmerldasStudio with 8 votes.

Thanks again to all who entered their beautiful pieces in the September Challenge "Favourite Childrens Book"