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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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dot 3rd Prize - Professional
Victorian Diamond Wedding Cuff

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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




dot 2nd Prize - Hobbyist
Bridal Pearls

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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

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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

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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

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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




dot 3rd Prize - Hobbyist
Eternity

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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

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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

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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




dot 1st Prize - Professional
Hearts and Roses

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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

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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




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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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




dot 1st Prize - Hobbyist
Wedding Bells

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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

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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

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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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