Thursday, August 20, 2009

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!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

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