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Beads4You says: |
Background: In the Beads4You Spring Challenge, a whole heap of etsyians got the same beads but worked to make new and different designs with them.
Our guest judge for the Beads4You Spring Challenge was jewelry designer, author and teacher, Tammy Powley. For more details, see www.TammyPowley.com
Here are her special mentions and (lower down) the winners!
PS. Anyone who would like to be notified of future challenges can convo me with their email address.
DRUMROLL...
Special Mentions for...
Color Mixology
Another Country http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=74047
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521824/in/set-72157594297832014/
The subtle merging of color is impressive here, lots of detail too.
Thinking Outside the Box
Dew on a Petal http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=21420
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/831057653/in/set-72157594297832014/
Combining yarn work and bead work – brilliant!
Fashionable and Functional
My Friends and Me http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5070685
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530539002/in/set-72157594297832014/
There is a lot more going on here than it seems when you initially look at this, so it’s very wearable but still has plenty of style going on.
Unique Technique
Modcustom Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5080595
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521820/in/set-72157594297832014/
The technique of wire work with the inclusion of beads is so intricate here.
Multiple Wardrobe Creation
UxCritters http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5095679
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521826/in/set-72157594297832014/
Very cool how basically a handful of beads is turned into a full jewelry wardrobe here.
Diva Style
CCDesign http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5101158
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/533996933/in/set-72157594297832014/
You would definitely turn heads when you walk into a room with this beautiful bracelet on your wrist.
Just Because It’s Pretty
AnnaAhrensNZ http://annaahrensnz.etsy.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/530521816/in/set-72157594297832014/
I just love this necklace, great color combo and love the center piece.
The Two Final Winners:
Beads Only
Lava Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52143
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/501409347/in/set-72157594297832014/
Though this entry stuck with only the beads provided, the result is a triple strand graduated necklace. Plus, while there’s a lot going on with this piece, it still looks wearable due to the delicate design of each strand.
Anything Goes
That’s Headley: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25865
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beads4you/641774343/in/set-72157594297832014/
This stood out to me for a few reasons, but mainly, I was impressed with the wire and bead skill used to construct this bracelet. The idea the beads and wire were turned into a cuff bracelet, something we normally consider must be made with fabrication metal techniques, is inspiring.
Many, many thanks to our judge Tammy Powley! |
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Posted at 4:49 am, July 24 2007 EST - Report this post
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sandraeileenjewelry says: |
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I continue to be amazed at the wide range of creations that spring forth from the same "starter" materials. Great work. |
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Posted at 9:25 am, July 24 2007 EST - Report this post
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ThatsHeadley says: |
I can only say - Wow! There were so many awesome entries, I can't believe that I was chosen for the Anything Goes. Thank you so much for the honor. The bracelet was so much fun to make (although it did take about 12 hours of weaving and several layers of skin off the tips of my fingers!!), and I loved the color way of the beads that Beads4You chose for the challenge.
I can't wait for the next one!
Congratulations to Lavajewelry and all the special mention winners - beautiful work all!! |
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Posted at 11:51 am, July 24 2007 EST - Report this post
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