Monday 1 February 2016

The February Challenge

Welcome to the February challenge! With the Oscars ceremony at the end of this month we thought it would be fun to have a HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR theme. We're talking all out glitz and glamour so raid your bead stash for crystals, pearls and gemstones and create something fit for a queen - or at the very least, a red carpet actress!



*If you do happen to be inspired by a piece worn by an actress or celebrity, past or present, then please respect the original designer's copyright and don't make a direct copy*


THE PRIZE:
This month our sponsor is Rachel and she's offering £15 to spend in her online shop RB Beads!


HOW TO ENTER:
Email a photograph of your entry to Liz at ottbs@live.com along with any other details we have asked for. The challenge runs until Midnight on Monday the 29th of February and the winner is drawn and announced the following day. You can email your entry at any time during the month. The challenge is open to beaders worldwide.


RULES & OTHER INFORMATION:
  • Entries must have been started on or after February 1st 2016.
  • You can make any item, it does not need to be jewellery.
  • You can use any craft technique but it must include beads.
  • Findings are exempt from the colour challenge.
  • Your entry must be a finished piece.
  • If your entry isn't your own design you must credit the original designer.
  • The photo above is for decorative purposes only, please refer to the text below it for details on the theme.

There is more detailed information on the challenge here but if you have any questions please leave a comment below or email us. 

Good luck everyone and happy beading!

The January Challenge Reveal



Huge thanks for everyone who participated in our January challenge by creating a piece of bead embroidery, we were blown away by all of your beautiful work!
















































































All the names were put into the list randomizer and the lucky beader who's name is at the top is...



JENNY TOTTERDELL!


Congratulations Jenny, you're the winner of the £15 voucher to spend at Jencel! We'll be in touch with you shortly about your prize.

Well that's it for the January challenge but there'll be a brand new challenge for February posted here later on today :)