Fairy Tale Inspired Projects And A Winner! {Monthly Challenge Entries}

For our first Monthly Challenge we asked you to create something inspired by Janie Grohman's beautiful, fairy tale illustration. Entrants were welcome to interpret the Fairy Tale Theme in any way that they liked - and they did! It's now time for us to share our entries and, of course, announce the winner of the £15 voucher code for The Bead Shop Liverpool. 

Carolyn

Carolyn has used some beautiful Swarovski Bicones and Swarovski Cosmic Rings, as well as Tri-Cut Crystals used a spacers. Aren't the colours lovely?

Deb

Deb created her lovely 'Snow Queen' netted necklace using Miyuki 11s in Pearl Ivory Ceylon and a decorative clasp.

Mel

Mel has used a combination of stitches to make her beautiful 'Fairy Tale Vines' Necklace. Inspired by tales of her childhood, Mel immediately thought of the vines that hid princesses away in their towers!

 

Sharon

Sharon's 'Pixie Dust' Pendant has been made with polymer clay, which she has coloured and decorated with acrylics, inks and mica powders. Pretty enough for a princess!

Vicki

Last, but not least, Vicki's 'Fairy Bride Bracelet' was inspired by the iridescent colours of fairy wings and she has combined rich tones of emerald, purple and gold. The bridge itself, leads the fairies to their secret garden. Isn't that such a lovely thought?

We were absolutely thrilled to receive such beautiful entries for our very first challenge and we're very thankful that we had already decided to choose a winner at random! We popped everyone's names into the Random Generator and, at the top of the list is....

Sharon! Congratulations! Sharon, please e-mail us at info@thebeadshopliverpool.co.uk, so that we can send your your voucher code!

A Little Reminder {The Monthly Challenge}

Just a little reminder that the deadline for our Monthly Challenge. Make sure that you send your entries to us by the 25th August! We'll be sharing all entries on the blog - on the 28th August and choosing one winner at random to receive a £15 voucher code for The Bead Shop Liverpool's new website.

By Janie Grohman on Polyvore

This month, we'd like you to create something inspired by Janie Grohman's beautiful fairy tale illustration. You're welcome to interpret the Fairy Tale Theme in any way that you like so, whether you choose to create something worthy of the wicked queen or a sparkling Swarovski encrusted tiara - we want to see it!

Please send an e-mail to info@thebeadshopliverpool.co.uk and include your name, e-mail address, details of your design and, of course, a photograph!

Saturday Showcase: Beautiful Ceramic Beads & Cabachons

The lovely Caroline Dewison of Blueberri Beads, who supplies The Bead Shop Liverpool with our exclusive range of beautiful ceramic beads and cabachons, may be featured in Lark Books' Showcase: 1000 Beads.

Scheduled for publication in January 2014, the book will feature the work of artisans from across the world who create unique, handmade beads from a variety of materials - including ceramics, metals, metal clays, paper, fibers, wood and stone.

Hedgehog Porcelain Cabachon, £12.

Ceramic Windmill Charm, £8.

Ceramic Birdhouse & Birds Set, £8.

Even though places in the book are highly sought, two of Caroline's submissions will soon be before the jury! We aren't really that surprised - each and every one of her ceramic beads is handmade and hand glazed - but we are proud! Congratulations Caroline! x

Fairy Tale Inspired {The Monthly Challenge}

Hello! Welcome to The Bead Shop Liverpool blog! We thought about spending some time introducing the staff, telling you what we have planned for the blog and showing off some of our products - and then we thought 'nah, let's just get on with it, shall we?' There's no hanging about here when there's beads to play with! 

So, without further ado, let us introduce you to The Bead Shop Liverpool's monthly challenge. On the 1st of the month we'll be posting a challenge theme to inspire your jewellery making - whether you're a seed beader, stringer, metal clay worker, kumihimo lover or an all round beadaholic!

This month, we'd like you to create something inspired by Janie Grohman's beautiful fairy tale illustration. You're welcome to interpret the Fairy Tale Theme in any way that you like so, whether you choose to create something worthy of the wicked queen or a sparkling Swarovski encrusted tiara - we want to see it! 

At the end of the month, we'll be sharing everyone's entries here on the blog and choosing one winner at random to receive a £15 voucher code for The Bead Shop Liverpool's new website.

By Janie Grohman on Polyvore

Does It Have To Be My Own Design? 

Not at all. We are happy for you to use designs from books, magazines or tutorials - or include elements inspired by other designers. However, we do ask that you remember to credit the designers when sending us your entries. 

Do You Accept Entries From Outside The UK? 

The Bead Shop Liverpool mails internationally so, yes, we are happy to except entries from outside the UK! 

When's The Deadline For Entries? 

The deadline for entries is the 25th of August 2013. Entries received after the 25th August will not be counted. We'll be sharing all entries on the blog - and announcing the winner - on the 28th August 2013. 

And How Do I Enter? 

Please send an e-mail to info@thebeadshopliverpool.co.uk and include your name, e-mail address, details of your design and, of course, a photograph!