Results Day – Autumn Bead Challenge

fallbeadchallenge13Our Autumn Bead Challenge was a perfect example of the slogan –

“You can’t win if you don’t play.”

A dozen or so beaders expressed the desire to create something for the event but in the end only a couple were able to send in a finished design before the deadline.

(I surely can understand how time flies.)


However, as a result, the math here is simple:

2 prizes + 2 entrants = great odds of winning! ๐Ÿ˜€

I’m delighted to announce that Annia and Carolyn have each WON!!!
(Ladies, please watch your email for your $25 Coupon!)

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Let’s take a peek at their spectacular designs . . .

Annia made a gorgeous wrap bracelet with our Czech Silver Faceted Oval Beads, and a stunning bracelet/earrings set with our Vintage Jet Black Connectors!

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Carolyn designed a fabulous necklace featuring our Lapis Blue Spacers, White Moonglow Pearlized Tubes, and Moonglow Baby Blue Rounds!

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Both ladies expressed the feeling that our theme (“Break Out of Your Color Comfort Zone”) was a true challenge!

Annia said:
“I love color and normally my pieces reflect that and finding a never used color was difficult so I used a new technique…”

Carolyn said:
“This was out of my usual color combinations as I favor autumn colors.”

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I must add – challenge or not – these ladies did our beads proud! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Hugs,

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I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Click the envelope to leave a comment or to read what the other kids are saying! ๐Ÿ˜€

Lori and Crystal have a Cup of Bead Soup

You may remember I promised our Autumn Bead Challenge would be the best ever? ๐Ÿ˜‰

Well, I am delighted to announce that I am partnering with Lori Anderson of Pretty Things for one of her fabulous Cup of Bead Soup Mini Blog Hops!

I have donated 5 identical Vintage Bead Kits to Lori and four lucky winners, who will use them to make some magic!

I chose an artsy, organic mix of Vintage Lucite and Acrylic Beads for this challenge and I know the results are going to be amazing! Wouldn’t you like the chance to play with this assortment?

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Lori is famous for the fun and excitement of her Bead Soup Challenges! (She even has a new book on the subject!)

So what are ya waiting for? Hop on over to Lori’s to sign up for your chance to be one of the lucky designers who will join her this time!!!

Sending smiles,

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