I entered my first bead contest a few weeks ago. It was sponsored by Happy Mango Beads, an online supplier of beads. The theme was Independence Day (July 4) and people could submit photos of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, home decor that reflected the theme.
I submitted a necklace that reflected our beloved American flag, In the design, I used cobalt blue Czech druk beads on one side blended into red Czech and white Czech druk beads. I used 3 Swarovski star pendants for the stars. I called the piece 'Stars and Stripes 4Ever'.
The piece was tied for first place in the Patriotic Category. The prize was an assortment of beads which I was very happy to receive and of course, the bragging rights for this novice jewelry designer.
Next on the agenda is another contest sponsored by Happy Mango Beads, centered around the Songs of Summer. I am going to submit a necklace in the 'Under the Sea' category since I have a ton of freshwater pearls, conch shells and other sea shells lying around the house. I won't reveal my design just yet. This contest deadline is August 6,
I am also going to enter the following contests:
'Let's Go to the Movies'' - Stringing Magazine
Steampunk Contest - SoftFlex
2010 Swarovski Beading Contest - Firemountain Gems
Seems like a lot, doesn't it? The deadlines are tight (both the 'Songs of Summer' and 'Let's Go to the Movies' are both due on August 6), but I find I work better and more creatively when my back is up against the wall. I have a general idea of what I want to do for each contest, just have to put it together and hope the actual works match my imagination.
I submitted a necklace that reflected our beloved American flag, In the design, I used cobalt blue Czech druk beads on one side blended into red Czech and white Czech druk beads. I used 3 Swarovski star pendants for the stars. I called the piece 'Stars and Stripes 4Ever'.
The piece was tied for first place in the Patriotic Category. The prize was an assortment of beads which I was very happy to receive and of course, the bragging rights for this novice jewelry designer.
Next on the agenda is another contest sponsored by Happy Mango Beads, centered around the Songs of Summer. I am going to submit a necklace in the 'Under the Sea' category since I have a ton of freshwater pearls, conch shells and other sea shells lying around the house. I won't reveal my design just yet. This contest deadline is August 6,
I am also going to enter the following contests:
'Let's Go to the Movies'' - Stringing Magazine
Steampunk Contest - SoftFlex
2010 Swarovski Beading Contest - Firemountain Gems
Seems like a lot, doesn't it? The deadlines are tight (both the 'Songs of Summer' and 'Let's Go to the Movies' are both due on August 6), but I find I work better and more creatively when my back is up against the wall. I have a general idea of what I want to do for each contest, just have to put it together and hope the actual works match my imagination.
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