{"id":98,"date":"2007-07-25T04:21:54","date_gmt":"2007-07-25T12:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheldodge.net\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2007-07-25T04:21:54","modified_gmt":"2007-07-25T12:21:54","slug":"beads4you-spring-beading-challenge-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/lavajewelry\/2007\/07\/25\/beads4you-spring-beading-challenge-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Beads4You Spring Beading Challenge Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background: <\/b>In the Beads4You Spring Challenge, a whole heap of etsyians got the same beads but worked to make new and different designs with them.<\/p>\n

Our guest judge for the Beads4You Spring Challenge was jewelry designer, author and teacher, Tammy Powley. For more details, see www.TammyPowley.com<\/p>\n

Here are her special mentions and (lower down) the winners!<\/p>\n

DRUMROLL…
\nSpecial Mentions for…<\/b><\/p>\n

Color Mixology<\/a>
\nAnother Country http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=74047
\nThe subtle merging of color is impressive here, lots of detail too.<\/p>\n

Thinking Outside the Box<\/a>
\nDew on a Petal http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=21420
\nCombining yarn work and bead work \u2013 brilliant!<\/p>\n

Fashionable and Functional<\/a>
\nMy Friends and Me http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=5070685
\nThere is a lot more going on here than it seems when you initially look at this, so it\u2019s very wearable but still has plenty of style going on.<\/p>\n

Unique Technique<\/a>
\nModcustom Jewelry http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=5080595
\nThe technique of wire work with the inclusion of beads is so intricate here.<\/p>\n

Multiple Wardrobe Creation<\/a>
\nUxCritters http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=5095679
\nVery cool how basically a handful of beads is turned into a full jewelry wardrobe here.<\/p>\n

Diva Style<\/a>
\nCCDesign http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=5101158
\nYou would definitely turn heads when you walk into a room with this beautiful bracelet on your wrist.<\/p>\n

Just Because It\u2019s Pretty<\/a>
\nAnnaAhrensNZ http:\/\/annaahrensnz.etsy.com\/<\/p>\n

I just love this necklace, great color combo and love the center piece.<\/p>\n

The Two Final Winners:<\/b><\/p>\n

Beads Only<\/a><\/b>
\n Lava Jewelry<\/a>
\nThough this entry stuck with only the beads provided, the result is a triple strand graduated necklace. Plus, while there\u2019s a lot going on with this piece, it still looks wearable due to the delicate design of each strand.<\/p>\n

Anything Goes<\/a><\/b>
\nThat\u2019s Headley: http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop.php?user_id=25865
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

Many, many thanks to our judge Tammy Powley!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"