voting for the June EBW challenge

Voting is up and running for the June EBW Challenge Mystery!  Voting takes place on the EBW blog through June 15.  If you can't see all of the entries, head over here.  We do have a clickable mosaic again.

Here is my entry for this challenge.

It is still available for sale.  If you missed my original post about this piece and want to learn more about it, check it out here.

As always, there are a lot of beautiful, creative entries for this challenge.  Here are just a few of my favorites.  Usually I try to mix up my features with different types of jewelry, but I was really drawn to the cuffs this time.

Mysterious Maze Bracelet in Black and White Seed Beads by SierraBeader

Green Embroidered Mandala Bracelet by SpiralDesignJewelry

Eye Witness by MegansBeadedDesigns

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Friday Feature: May random edition

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up with me this past week for my Friday Feature link up!  Here are just a few of the great finds that were featured.  Click on the photos to check out the item listings, blog posts, etc.

Here are some of my random favorite picks on Etsy from this past month.  Enjoy!

I still have some dagger beads from Shannon that I purchased back at Christmas, so I haven't jumped yet, but these new ones are so awesome, too.
11x3mm 3 Tone Opaque Turquoise Transparent Aqua and Amethyst Czech Glass Dagger Beads from beadsandbabble

I seriously never get tired of mix tapes.
Mix Tape Plush / Pillow in Mustard and Gray by YellowHeartArt

I have only made a few pieces with squares so far, but they are so much fun.  I'm not done with them yet by any means.  I love this take on them.
Bracelet in Tangerine, Aqua, and Gold Seed Bead Squares by SierraBeader

 Isn't this a fun mix of shapes and colors?
Spring Fever Skinny Ring Stack . citrine, peridot, and swiss blue topaz . set of 5 sterling silver stacking rings . made in your size by bddesigns

You know how much I love turquoise and red!
Sea wonders - beadwoven starfish and turquoise necklace by Sobby

I had to include one more in turquoise and red.
Turquoise coral bracelet, bead embroidered Southwestern statement jewelry with gemstones by MoonsafariBeads

I just stumbled across this shop a few days ago.  Her cuffs are so sweet!
Goose Goose Duck Duck Fabric Cuff by EthelationsbyTEMA

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voting for April EBW Challenge

Voting for the April EBW Challenge Seed Beads Only is up and running!  You can vote on the blog today through April 15.  Voting is on the right side of the page.  You'll have to scroll down a little bit to see all of the entries.  If you have problems with the main page, click here.  Check out all of the entries and vote for your favorite.

Here's my entry.

It's still available for sale here.  If you missed the blog post about it last month, read more about it right here.

As always, there are lots of stunning entries in this challenge.  Here are just a few of my favorites.

This is such an original design.
EBWC April Challenge Bow Bracelet by Fandefanfan

I love the fringe work here.  I need to try making a herringbone rope with Czech class beads like this one sometime.
Spring Bouquet Beadwoven Necklace...EBWC April 2012 Challenge...EBW Team by MaryTDesigns

This has been one of my favorites since the beginning of this challenge.  It reminds me of an Impressionism painting.
Wildflowers in the Sage Seed Bead Bracelet by SierraBeader

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