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DATES

Start Date: March 15, 2008
Close Date: August 7, 2008 6:59 PM MST
Public Voting begins: August 10, 2008 5:00 PM MST
Public Voting closed: August 24, 2008 6:59 PM MST
Winners to be announced: September 1, 2008



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3rd Prize - Professional
Victorian Diamond Wedding Cuff

Creator/Artist Name:	Barbara Ellis
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	08/07/08
CONTEST Item #:	24
Created as a special and elegant gift for my Step Daughter's wedding. Created in Ivory Pearls and Swarovski Crystals. The bracelet has a snap closure which creates a seamless cuff. Original design and pattern by Lisa Kan from her Bead Romantique book.
Stitch	Right-angle weave, reverse picot
Beads Used	15/0 and 11/o seed beads, 6mm Swarovski margarita's, 3 x 4 freshwater pearls and 5 mm freshwater pearls
Approx Finished Size	6 1/2"
Category:	Professional

2nd Prize - Hobbyist
Bridal Pearls

Creator/Artist Name:	Barb Nichols
Country:	The Netherlands
Date Completed:	august 5, 2008
CONTEST Item #:	23
This pearl necklace and matching earrings are for the blusing brides. Flexibility is the key to the design. The pearls can be matched to the colours used in the bridal party.
Stitch	RAW and square stitch
Beads Used	8mm peaarls, 8/0 and 11/0 miyuki seeds
Approx Finished Size	36 inches
Category:	Hobbyist

bead love

Creator/Artist Name:	Marina Montagut
Country:	SPAIN
Date Completed:	08/07/2008
CONTEST Item #:	22
Spirale rope with a beaded bead with swarowski bicone and seed bead white , seed bead 14k gold
Stitch	beaded bead, spirale rope
Beads Used	Swarovski bicone, 14k gold seed beads
Approx Finished Size	30 cm
Category:	Hobbyist

Rose Choker

Creator/Artist Name:	Stephany Smith
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	08/05/2008
CONTEST Item #:	21
The choker is made from a modified Cellini spiral. I used 3mm pearls and #15 seed beads and decorated with white roses and gold filigree hearts. The clasp is hidden behind the large rose.
Stitch	Modified Cellini Spiral (mesh)
Beads Used	3mm lt cream rose pearls, #15 ceylon pearl seed beads, #15 trans lt gold lined seed beads
Approx Finished Size	17"
Category:	Hobbyist

Crystal Dream

Creator/Artist Name:	Maria Teresa Ferreira
Country:	Portugal
Date Completed:	2008/08/07
CONTEST Item #:	20
Beaded a chezed foilled crystal cabochon, following a project by Anne Benson. The closing of the necklace is my own, and made into raw.
Stitch	peyote and raw
Beads Used	Seed beads Miyuki, one pearl, disc golden plated and Swarovski bicones.
Approx Finished Size	5cm for round cabochon, 40 for the neclace
Category:	Hobbyist

3rd Prize - Hobbyist
Eternity

Creator/Artist Name:	Bobbie Thoerner
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	07/14/2008
CONTEST Item #:	19
Headband using swarovski crystals, seed beads, pearls and 14k gold beads.
Stitch	Bead Embroidery
Beads Used	over 4000
Approx Finished Size	2.5 X 20 inches
Category:	Hobbyist

Golden cherry

Creator/Artist Name:	Ludmila Heggland
Country:	Norway
Date Completed:	February 2008
CONTEST Item #:	18
This is my own beaded set for my wedding at February 2008! I was really happy to create something unique because this is wish of every bride to be only one at Big Day. So my main goal was create golden cherry blossoms which was matching to my lacy gown.
Stitch	Beaded beads and netted flower petals plus some pins and chain.
Beads Used	Golden Czech seed beads #12, crystals white and green.
Approx Finished Size	37cm long
Category:	Hobbyist

Embroidered beauty

Creator/Artist Name:	Ludmila Heggland
Country:	Norway
Date Completed:	July 2008
CONTEST Item #:	17
This is pretty big nacklace for bright girl.
Stitch	Embroidery, peyot stitch, netting
Beads Used	Golden, creamy and white Czech seed beads #10, 8 and 12, triangle Czech beads, glass pearls and decorative glass
Approx Finished Size	30cm long
Category:	Hobbyist

1st Prize - Professional
Hearts and Roses

Creator/Artist Name:	Glena Greiner
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	July 2008
CONTEST Item #:	16
As June comes around we begin thinking of Romance and Weddings. I dreamed of soft pink roses and hearts that have always signified the love that brides and grooms have for each other. The pearls represent the hope for a long life together and the crystals are for lasting forever . It was a joy bringing this piece into being.
Stitch	Bead embroidery was the stitch used.
Beads Used	#11 seed beads, pearls, # 8 seed beads, Swarovski marguerites, Swarovski crystals, cats eye hearts, pearl hearts, shell roses, leather.
Approx Finished Size	Finished size- 9" x 18"
Category:	Professional

Something New, Something Blue

Creator/Artist Name:	Wendy Perich
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	August 4, 2008
CONTEST Item #:	15
Made with Austrian Swarovski crystals and Fresh water pearls. Perfect for any lovely bride on her special day. Chandelier earrings can be worn again to remember that moment.
Stitch	Beading
Beads Used	345
Approx Finished Size	choker = 15 inches, necklace = 30 inches, earrings = 3.25 inches
Category:	Hobbyist

2nd Prize - Professional
St. Petersburg Lace Wedding Necklace and Earrings Set

Creator/Artist Name:	Ronit Florence
Country:	Canada
Date Completed:	April 18, 2008
CONTEST Item #:	14
The Necklace and Earrings are made with my variation of the St. Petersburg Chain Stitch which I call the St. Petersburg Lace Stitch.
Stitch	Modified St. Petersburg Chain
Beads Used	creamy pearl and gold lined size 10/0 seed beads and 3mm light cream pearls
Approx Finished Size	16"
Category:	Professional

Hair Roses

Creator/Artist Name:	Olajumoke Elkanah
Country:	united state
Date Completed:	May 2008
CONTEST Item #:	13
This looks beutifull when it is tucked into the hair.The green artificial flower petals adds colour to the great day.
Stitch	Glue and wire work
Beads Used	Tiny white seed beads
Approx Finished Size	1'per rose
Category:	Hobbyist

My Bride

Creator/Artist Name:	Olajumoke Elkanah
Country:	united state
Date Completed:	july 2008
CONTEST Item #:	12
This is made from lots of jump rings with tiny white seeded beads.The sparkling stones is gotten from an old fabric.
Stitch	chain joining
Beads Used	Tiny white seed beads
Approx Finished Size	17' long
Category:	Hobbyist

African traditional wedding beads

Creator/Artist Name:	Olajumoke Elkanah
Country:	united state
Date Completed:	july 2008
CONTEST Item #:	11
These are traditional beads used for important festivals in west Africa.The colour of the beads is what makes it traditional.
Stitch	spiral arrangement
Beads Used	tiny seed beads
Approx Finished Size	17' necklace and 8'bracelet
Category:	Hobbyist

Cotton Candy

Creator/Artist Name:	Jacky Menhennet
Country:	United Arab Emirates
Date Completed:	March 2008
CONTEST Item #:	10
A bridal bouquet made with bicone and round swarovski crystals. Sizes vary between 3, 4, 5 and 8 mm. Top-drilled rivolis were also scattered around for different texture. The colours used are light peach, ab crystal, light rose, chrysolite, light amethyst, rose water opal, white opal, jonquil, rosaline, light azore.
Stitch	Wirework
Beads Used	6,000 crystals
Approx Finished Size	34" diameter x 8" high
Category:	Professional

Glorious Leftovers

Creator/Artist Name:	Billie Sanchez
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	July 14th, 2008
CONTEST Item #:	9
This bracelet was created using the leftovers from Lara's Wedding Set. She was unsure if she wanted leaves with or without vaining or if she wanted a Medallion for the center focal. After getting the Set finished I sat down and created this beautiful bracelet that I am thinking of wearing to the wedding.
Stitch	Russian Leaves, Netting
Beads Used	Delicas, Swarovski 4 mm Bicones
Approx Finished Size	7 inches
Category:	Professional

Lara's Wedding Jewels

Creator/Artist Name:	Billie Sanchez
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	July 14th, 2008
CONTEST Item #:	8
I created this Necklace and Earring Set for my SIL, who is getting Married in Oct. She is having a Fall themed Wedding, so the Necklace is made up of 4 sets of Russian Leaves, finished off in the back with RAW.
Stitch	Russian Leaves, RAW
Beads Used	Delicas, Swarovski Crystals in various Shapes and Sizes
Approx Finished Size	16 inches in length
Category:	Professional

Fascinating Fascinator

Creator/Artist Name:	Jacky Menhennet
Country:	United Arab Emirates
Date Completed:	April 2008
CONTEST Item #:	7
This little fascinator is made of white satin and a wonderful goldish feather. I netted 4mm Swarovski crystals all over the satin ending with a lovely 3 dimensional flower out of which the feather grows.
Stitch	netting
Beads Used	The fascinator has 1,200 3mm ab crystals. The flower on the side alone has 750!
Approx Finished Size	7 x 4 inches
Category:	Professional

VIP Mums

Creator/Artist Name:	Jacky Menhennet
Country:	United Arab Emirates
Date Completed:	March 2008
CONTEST Item #:	5
This necklace is made using only Swarovski Crystals. It consists of alternate strands of 8mm rivolis set in channel web with 15 x 6mm double cones (5205) hanging from each rivoli, with strands of 8 mm Swarovski Copper Pearls. On the side, is a pendant framed in gold wire, assorted gold beads & copper crystals.
Stitch	Wirework
Beads Used	95 rivolis, 63 double cones, 1 pendant (128 gold beads and crystals of various sizes), 68 pearls
Approx Finished Size	13 x 7 inches
Category:	Professional

Mother of the Bride Set

Creator/Artist Name:	Wendy Hunt
Country:	Canada
Date Completed:	2008/04/19
CONTEST Item #:	4
Fresh water pearls, seed beads and sterling silver components make this elegant set suitable for a day or evening wedding.
Stitch	Wire Wrapping, Bead Weaving, Chain Maille
Beads Used	Cushion fresh water pearls, teardrop fresh water pearls, 11/0 seed beads
Approx Finished Size	Pendant 3 cm x 3 cm, neck chain 48 cm, Earring hang 4 cm from ear wire, Bracelet 21 cm
Category:	Hobbyist

1st Prize - Hobbyist
Wedding Bells

Creator/Artist Name:	Joanna Curley
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	May 17th, 2008
CONTEST Item #:	3
This necklace was woven for my very own wedding in May. I used cream colored Delicas, alibaster lined Tohos, and creamrose Swarovski pearls to create a vintage look. The mother-of-pearl clasp in front finishes the piece off seamlessly.
Stitch	Netting Variation
Beads Used	Delica seed beads, Toho seed beads, Swarovski glass pearls, mother-of-pearl clasp
Approx Finished Size	16"
Category:	Hobbyist

Mother of the Bride

Creator/Artist Name:	Beverle Sweitzer
Country:	USA
Date Completed:	5/15/2008
CONTEST Item #:	2
Seed beads, mother of pearl cabochon and fresh water pearls create the perfect, understated adornment for the mother of the bride on this her proudest day!
Stitch	spiral, peyote, macrame'
Beads Used	seed beads, fresh water pearls and MOP cabochon
Approx Finished Size	16' necklace and 7" bracelet
Category:	Hobbyist

L'audacieuse

Creator/Artist Name:	Lisa Scelsi
Country:	FRANCE
Date Completed:	04/08/08
CONTEST Item #:	1
embroidered collar with seed bead, and silk cord
Stitch	embroidery and peyote for the cord
Beads Used	15/0, 11/0, délicas 11/0
Approx Finished Size	5 hours
Category:	Hobbyist



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