voting for the February EBW Challenge Nest

There is no EBW Challenge in January.  It feels like it's been a lot longer than two months since the last challenge.  The February EBW Challenge Nest (read more about it here) is up and running.  You can vote on the blog today through February 15.  Voting takes place on the right hand side of the blog.  If you can't see the clickable mosaic near the top of the blog, head over here. Please check out all of the entries and vote for your favorite.

This is my entry.  If you missed my post about it, you can still check it out.

This piece is still for sale.  I have not made any more nests yet, but I would still like to add them to my charm line at some point.

As always, there are many talented entries for this challenge.  Here are just a few of my favorites.

NEST Beadwoven Bracelet in Purple and Green with Black Ribbon EBWC February Challenge Entry by MegansBeadedDesigns

Cocoon - Beadwoven Bracelet EBWC Nest Purple Black Grey by BlissWorksStudio

Cute Bracelet in Yellow, White, and Black Geometric Beadwork: "Honeycomb" by AsteropeBC

Even if you haven't participated in an official challenge (i.e. a team challenge), what have you been working on lately that has challenged you?

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Treasury Round Up

It's been another good treasury week!  Please help me thank the curators who featured my work this past week by visiting their shops and checking out their treasuries.

Sher (SherHastingsDesigns) included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Pink Leaves in her Love, Romance, Flowers, & Hearts treasury.  I love seeing all of the heart items featured on Etsy for Valentine's Day.  Check out Sher's Cookin - Utensils Graphic and Clipart Set - Digital Scrapbooking Kit.

Nicole (KnitNicoleKnit) included my Button Bracelet - Multicolored (Green, Blue, Purple) in her Grape Jelly treasury.  The rich shades of purple in this collection are stunning.  Check out Nicole's Tiny Valentine Heart Earrings.

Cassie (cburnscreations) included my Beaded Wrap Bracelet/Necklace - Pink her Valentine's Day - seed Bead Style treasury.  There are so many beautiful beaded Valentine's Day items out there.  Check out Cassie's Seed Beaded Purple Dolphin Keychain.

Connie (AsteropeBC) included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Pink Leaves in her Pink Roses are for Love Hopeful and Expectant treasury.  This is a great message with beautiful pink items to accompany it.  Check out Connie's Floral Beadwork Necklace in Gray, Pink, and Orchid.

Ann (FrancescasFancy) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Embellished Square Stitch - Red/Purple in her Bleeding beaded hearts treasury.  The beadwork here is stunning.  I love all of the red, too.  Check out Ann's Valentine Heart Pearl Earrings - Beaded Russian Leaf.

Karen (MysticWynd) included my Beaded Bracelet - Silver Links - Celestial in her Got the Blues... treasury.  I never get tired of blue.  I love the mix of items here.  Check out Karen's Blown Glass Earrings in Capri Blue and Lime Green - Curacao Dreams.

Edi (memoriesforlifesb) included my Beaded Bracelet - Something Blue in her Bridal Guide treasury.  This is a great set of ideas for anyone who is planning a wedding.  Check out Edi's Personalized Guest Book Double Name Album.

Jim (allrescreeningbyjim1) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Green in his Blue and Green in My Sight treasury.  I love the mix of items here.  Check out Jim's Victorian Hanging Baskets.

Thanks to those who linked up with me last week!  Here are a few of the items that they featured last week.  Click on the photos to check out the product listings.

I am really touched by all the people who I have inspired to start their own treasury round ups with awesome shop features and write ups!  Please link up with me and grab a button for your own post.  I know that not everyone posts these rounds ups on Sundays, which is fine.  I will leave this link up open all week.

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voting for the October EBW Challenge

Voting for the October EBW Challenge Inspired By Picasso started yesterday!  You can vote on the blog by clicking here from today through the 15th.  The challenge entries are all in the clickable mosaic near the top of the page.  If you can't see it, click here.  Voting is on the right side of the page.  Please check out all of the entries and vote for your favorite.

Here is my entry again.  It's still available for sale here.

If any beaders are interested in making it or something similar for themselves, the pattern is available here.

As always, there are so many stunning entries for this challenge.  Some challenge themes result in a lot of entries with similar colors or styles, but this is a challenge where there are so many different pieces.  I love how many different pieces of art work people chose for their inspiration.  Here are just a few of my favorite entries.

Autumn / Fall Agate Pendant inspired by Picasso by WingSmith2010

Blue - Beadwoven Necklace Asymmetric OOAK Picasso Inspired Black Grey Bead Embroidered by BlissWorksStudio

Beadwoven Abstract Bracelet "Inspired by Picasso" by lostaloha

Asymmetric Beadwork Bracelet in Autumn Colors: "Picasso's Dance of the Veils" by AsteropeBC