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Back to School Cuff CCC Week #35

Etsy Beadweaver February Challenge

Voting has started! Check out all the beautiful entries & vote for your favorite here: http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

Starting February 9th the voting will begin for the "Touch of Royalty" Challenge. I've finally (after more than a year) submitted a piece for a challenge! It's a simple bracelet called "Elizabeth I" loosely based on a necklace Queen Elizabeth I wore in several portraits. The portrait I've included is the Phoenix Portrait painted by Nicholas Hilliard in 1575. Be sure to stop by the Etsy Beadweavers Blog (http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com ) from February 9th to 15th to vote for your favorite piece in the challenge...and trust me, this is going to be a tough decision!

New Stuff

Here's what I've been up to lately. The kitchen isn't getting done yet, but I wanted to show the colors. These are the same colors that were in our living room & dining room. (I can't believe I hadn't taken a "before" picture!) So, now we have the new colors...from camel, sand and Merlot to modern gray and grapy (a really smoky purple). The previous carpeting was this really cheap berber that was here when we moved in and now we have this lovely, cushy, fluffy carpet that Sadie certainly loves!

The last photo is another color challenge piece for Bead Art Originals! I can't believe I actually finished one on time. I also just completed a piece for the Etsy Beadweavers Royalty Challenge, but I haven't photographed it yet. I have to get that done tomorrow so I can list it before the deadline.

That's it for now...but I think I may be on a roll, so you may be seeing more soon!

Finally Some New Stuff

I have finally completed some new pieces! One is for the Bead Art Originals Color Mosaic (Yellow and Gray) and the other was inspired by the Etsy Beadweaver's Challenge for January..."Ocean and Sea". (Although, I am working on a different cuff to submit for the Challenge!)

And the Winner Is...

Rachele's "The Seductress"! Isn't it stunning?!

And rounding out the top ten:

Second: #7. Temptation - MadeByOlga

Third: #33. Temptation Dance - SmadarsTreasure

Fourth: #16. Serpent's Temptation necklace - CieloDesign

Fifth: #11. Temptation Burlesque Collar - gypsyeyesjewelry

Sixth: #26. TEMPTATION Necklace - enchantedbeads

Seventh: #30. Temptation Cuff - SpringColors

Eighth: #14. Green Gold Temptation - binkaminka

Ninth: #5. Green with Envy - BeadazzledofOregon

Tenth: #2. Black Desire necklace - FleurDeIrk

Congratulations to all the entries, it was a very tough decision!

Etsy Beadweavers Challenge "Temptation"

It's that time again and the voting has begun! Head on over to the Etsy Beadweavers Blog to cast your vote...35 gorgeous pieces to choose from! Voting goes through Sunday, 03/15/09 at midnight (EST), so don't miss your chance to vote for your favorite!

l. Sunset Necklace - HannahRachel

2. Black Desire necklace - FleurDeIrk

3. Carmen's temptation pendant - 6Carmen6

4. Dulce de Leche - nemeton

5. Green with Envy - BeadazzledofOregon

6. Temptation in Turquoise - beadsandblooms

7. Temptation - MadeByOlga

8. Temptation in the Garden - glimmerstone

9. The Seductress - RachelesOriginals

10. Forbidden Fruit - EPOriginals

11. Temptation Burlesque Collar - gypsyeyesjewelry

12. Tempted by Temptation - dreambeadweaver

13. Sweet Beaded Temptaton - BeadFabulous

14. Green Gold Temptation - binkaminka

15. Mist on the Moors - beaglebeads

16. Serpent's Temptation necklace - CieloDesign

17. i want to believe cuff - thebeadedlily

18. Chocolate Temptation cuff - randomcreative

19. Mirage in the Desert Necklace - Charmingthings

20. The Spider and the Fly - daynamiles

21. Chocolate Cherry Cordials - ThesePreciousThings

22. Caught in The Web of Temptation - cigarboxbeads

23. Aztec Summer - beadworkbyamanda

24. Temptation By the Sea - myfairladyvt4

25. Hamadryad's Heart Fringed Choker - SalamanderHouse

26. TEMPTATION Necklace - enchantedbeads

27. Eye candy temptation - PFordCustomJewelry

28. A case for Temptation - LiciaBeads

29. PUSHING LUCK - caraway

30. Temptation Cuff - SpringColors

31. Luscious Cherry Chocolate Necklace - FrancescasFancy

32. Bead Store Temptation - beadwoman3

33. Temptation Dance - SmadarsTreasure

34. Sunrise Temptation - njema

35. Moonlit Seductress - ErtheFae

EBW Challenge Tropical Holiday

Here are the 46 entries in the January/February Challenge "Tropical Holiday". Voting begins on Monday, Feb. 9th and ends on Sunday, Feb. 15th. The ballot will be on the right-hand sidebar of the EBW blog for you to vote.
1. Caribbean Surf Collar by: nemeton

2. Scorpion Fish by: njema

3. Dreaming of Hawaii by: randomcreative

4. A Walk on the Beach by: beadsandblooms

5. Peace on the beach by: PFordCustomJewelry

6. Orchid Beauty by: ArtfulAr

7. Rainforest Necklace by: charmingthings

8. Blue lagoon necklace N961 by: FleurDeIrk

9. Paradise by: beadsforever

10.Pink Flamingo Fantasy Necklace by: gypsyeyesjewelry

11. Sultry Salty Sand and Surf by: janetkemp88

12. hawaii '09 necklace by: thebeadedlily

13. Tropical Sunset Garden Necklace (1384) by: clairecreations

14. The Lively Sea by: farfrumplainjane

15. Tropical Holiday bracelet by: 6Carmen6

16. Beachcombing the Sea of Cortez - A Tropical Holiday by: dreambeadweaver

17. What if I'm a Mermaid by: ThesePreciousThings

18. Tropical Breezes by: RegalBeads

19. Tropical Chic - Choker by: Triz

20. Spinny Girl on the Beach by: BeadArtbyShari

21. Tropical Garden by: SpringColors

22. Tropical Paradise Necklace by: CieloDesign

23. Coral Reef Cuff Bracelet by: FrancescasFancy

24. TORTUGA by: caraway

25. CRYSTAL LEI by: fashionsfrome

26. Tropical Nights by: SmadarsTreasure

27. Tropical Flower Brooch by: enchantedbeads

28. Tropical Dream Cuff by: arosebyname

29. Calypso Necklace by: DeepSeaBeads

30. Tropical Whale Tails Bracelet by: SalamanderHouse

31. Tropical Holiday by: veroque

32. Caribbean Sunset by: totallytwisted

33. Bougainvillea Bouquet by: KerrieSlade

34. Tropical greenwood by: beadshead

35. Beachcomber by: vanishingpearl

36. Island Treasure Chest by: BeadazzledofOregon

37. Mayan Sun by: ThreeFatesDesign

38. Girlie Drinks and Sunsets by: HannahRachel

39. MAUI WEDDING by: Chrisbeads

40. Strelitzia by: MadeByOlga

41. ti leaf and orchid lei by: beadwoman3

42. Sunset in the Islands by: 1965angelika

43. Tropical Treasures by: BeadCatcher

44. On The Beach by: SilverDragon

45. Loopy Lei Necklace by: beadworkbyamanda

46. Tropical Rainforest Getaway by: Bead4you

And the Winner Is...

Queen of the Frozen Tundra necklace by Karin of Gypsy Eyes Jewelry! Congratulations to Karin and all the entries!

Etsy Beadweavers December Challenge

It's almost time to vote!

EBW December Challenge "Snow Queen"

Here's my entry for the December Etsy Beadweavers Challenge:I call this "Ice Crystals Holiday Bracelet". Though, I have to say both my daughter and my husband said it looked like rock candy. It's true and I wanted to use that name, but it really didn't fit the theme! :PI was pleasantly surprised at how this turned out. I had been pondering what to do when I finished the initial band. I really had no idea where to go from there. The next morning though, I just started weaving on the Delicas and crystals and this is what happened! I just love it when the piece takes you where it wants to go! So often I am too distracted to listen, but this time it worked out wonderfully!

Etsy Beadweaver November Challenge

And the winner is Triz with her stunning collar "Let My People Go". Congratulations Triz and see more of her gorgeous pieces in her Etsy shop!

The inspiration behind “Let My People Go” came from the story of Pesach (Passover). Pesach commemorates the departure of the nation of Israel from Egypt. It marks the birth of the Jewish people as a nation led by Moses over 3000 years ago. It is as much a celebration of our spiritual freedom as it is the physical liberation from slavery.

Now we'll see what everyone comes up with for the December Challenge "Snow Queen". To see these items just type in EBWC in the search box on Etsy.

Etsy Beadweaver's November Challenge

It's Challenge time people! Go check out the gorgeous items that were inspired by and created for the November Challenge "Ancestral Expressions". I voted and I am in love with the piece I voted for...what's your favorite? Let your choice be known by voting!

GO HERE!


VOTE NOW!
(6 days left)

Can't wait for the next challenge either..."Snow Queen"!

Reminder!

Please don't forget to visit the Etsy Beadweaver Blog to vote for your favorite "Animal Instincts" piece! There are amazing pieces to choose from!

Did You Vote?

Voting has begun in the Etsy Beadweavers September Challenge "Complimentary Contradictions". Please go to the EBW Blog to cast your vote for your favorite! Polls stay open until Monday, September 15th!


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EBW September Challenge

It's almost time to vote again for your favorite piece in the Etsy Beadweaver Challenge. The September challenge theme is "Complimentary Contradictions" and there are stunning entries as usual! Good luck with your voting as it's going to be a tough one yet again! Voting begins September 9th (Tuesday) through September 15th (Monday). Cast your vote at the Etsy Beadweaver Blog (http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com) starting Tuesday.

And The Winner Is....

Julie of Gems by Jules, for her piece "Searchlight Art Deco Bracelet". It really looked the period and was very intricate in design! Beautiful! Congratulations to Julie and all the entrants! Now, what will she pick for her theme?

Did You Vote Yet?

If you haven't voted for your favorite beadwoven piece in this month's challenge, go to the Etsy Beadweavers Blog and vote! My entry is #25...in case you were wondering! :)You have until midnight (EST) of August 15th to cast your vote, so don't miss your opportunity!

The Voting Has Started!

Please go to the Etsy Beadweavers blog to vote for your favorite piece in the August Challenge "Art Deco"! Voting starts today and ends at midnight (EST) August 15th.

Go here, vote now!

EBWC "Art Deco"

Here are the entries...aren't they gorgeous? The voting starts the 9th, so don't forget to check out each entry and vote for your favorite! Voting can be done at the Etsy Beadweavers Blog!

Items of Note

Don't forget to look up all the beautiful pieces that have been entered in the Etsy Beadweaver August Challenge "Art Deco". Just enter "EBWC" in the tags and titles search on Etsy to see them all! You can also see them on the EBW blog. Voting will start on August 9th, so please vote for your favorite!

Check out the new group I was invited to join! Bead Art Originals is a select group of creators of bead art and beadweaving. There are some amazing artists in this group and I am truly honored to be a part of it!

EntreCard has brought a LOT of traffic to my blog and in the process I have found some great new blogs that I really enjoy reading. I am hoping that through Entrecard and the two Etsy teams, I will be able to get my name and art out there for more people to see. I love creating my beadweaving pieces and hope that I can share that love with others.