Poll Results for September

Our members have voted for their favorites for the September Beadz Calendar Challenge and the results are as follows:

Am I Blue by Lynn
Indian Summer by Jeanne in NJ
Ring from the Sea by Maria Teresa

Congratulations to these members and a big thank you to all members who are participating in our year-long challenge. Photos can be seen in earlier posts on this blog.

We eagerly look forward to seeing what our members create for the month of October.

September's Beadz Bead-along

BeadDreamz group commenced it's first ever annual challenge this year and September entries show just how talented our members are. No parameters have been set and each member will bead an item of their choice each month. What a wonderful variety we have for our first month. Congratulations to all those who entered this year-long challenge. We look forward to seeing interesting and varied work month to month.

And The Favorites Are...

Unnamed by Maria Teresa

Tidal Pool by Debra

Hours Before Dawn by Deb in PA

These are the top three favorites in the Freeform Peyote Bracelet Challenge. Congratulations to the three of you. Did the voting reflect the one you thought would be the favorite?

Sharon 'Harry' Solly's Ring Challenge

These rings were created by using instructions by Sharon 'Harry' Solly. It shows clearly how members adapt instructions and develop their own designs from the same idea. Each one of these rings are unique. Congratulations to all who entered this challenge and next week the three favorites will be posted.

And The Winner Is?

These are the entries for the Peyote Freeform Bracelet Challenge. All of the entries are winners, but the members of Beaddreamz are now in the process of picking their favorite. Which one will it be? Will you agree with their choice? Check back next week to see which bracelet was chosen the top favorite.

And the Surprise Challenge Is....

September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009
12 designs of any type of jewelry or bead embroidery.
Beads must be an integral part of the design. This allows
for almost anything like beaded boxes, brooches, small
wall hangings, etc. It doesn't have to be your own design.
It may be made from a pattern, a magazine, or from
someone else's idea. You don’t have to do the same
type of creation for the different months.

Designs must reflect the month it is created for.
For example, October may be orange and black earrings
for those in the states and December may be
something red and green or icy blue. It doesn't have to
be a holiday design, but can be. It may represent a
birthday, anniversary, or special event in one's life.
Be Creative.

Sign up in the database.
(Become a member of Beaddreamz, if not already)

Please make the commitment to make 12 designs.
Remember there will be other challenges during this
year also. If joining late, the number of creations
would equal the amount of months left. If you cannot
make the commitment for 12, you still may sign up for
the challenge. Vote on the three best for each
month - not necessarily the best piece, but the one
that signifies the best design for the month it was created for.
All designs will be shown on this Blog.
Vote for the best three of the year, not necessarily
from the three best of the month.

Jeanne will answer any questions and will coordinate the bead-a-long.