The Polls are Completed!

Each month Beaddreamz polls our members to tell us which of the most recent challenge or other activity pieces were their favorites. For December, the polls were just closed and here are the results:

(Pictures can be seen in the slide shows below)

Christmas Beaded Ornament Challenge
Receiving the most votes: Panel Deco by Lynn M.
First Runner Up: Victorian Lace by Gale of AZ
Second Runner Up: Seed Pillow Balloon by Jeanne of NJ

December 2009 Calendar Challenge
Receiving the most votes: "Ice Queen" by Aryd'ell
First Runner Up: "Pearl and Seed" by Jeanne of NJ
Tied for Second Runner Up:
"Black and Silver" by Jeanne of NJ AND
"Christmas Plenty" by Aryd'ell

Congratulations, ladies, and special thanks to all of the members whose beautiful work gave us holiday cheer! You are all winners!

December and Christmas 2009

Double the Pleasure!

Below are photos of beautiful beaded ornaments created by our members for our Christmas Beaded Ornament Challenge.  

And here are photos of our members' contribution to our December 2009 BeadDreamz Challenge.

Beautiful work ladies!

A Show of Hands

This beautiful beading was created by our members in our recent Hand Challenge which was conducted on both Beaded Art Dolls group and BeadDreamz Group. Congratulations to all who completed the challenge. These are certainly impressive works of art!

Can You Believe It's December Already?

In just a few weeks, Christmas will be here. It's hard to believe that 2009 is almost over. Here's an early gift for you - the pictures of the beautiful work submitted for the November Calendar Challenge! Once again, members have contributed some stunning designs! Way to go, members!

Remember, a poll will be created in a few days for the members to choose their favorites from the following:

Big News : Rope Challenge Favorites Chosen!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Our group members have chosen their favorite pieces from the Rope Challenge! Everyone did such great work in this challenge that it was especially hard to choose. Your humble blogger is honored to have her work chosen as one of the favorites. Many many thanks, friends! Here are your favorites:

1. "Pearl Spiral Lariat: by yours truly (thank you again!)
2. "Sweet Whisper" by Lorraine
3. "Acorns & Oak Leaves" by Lanai
4. "Nacre" by Julia

Rope Challenge Comes To An End

The creativity shown in the Rope Challenge is absolutely incredible! We have 19 entries, each as unique and beautiful as the next. Our members have outdone themselves!

Members, look for a poll in the next few days to choose favorites in this challenge. It will be harder than usual to pick just one. Individual photos are in the Rope Challenge folder and can be seen by clicking here. You can also check out the slide show below:

[Edit] Apologies to Gerlinde for initially crediting Lorraine with Gerlinde's two entries. Blogger brain fart!