Leave behind the days of gloom and celebrate the things in bloom! Though it doesn’t rain much here at Beadaholique headquarters in southern California, rainy days in April usually make way for wonderful flowers in May. This month, put pretty petals on display and give your pieces a floral theme.

Check out our free beading projects and tutorials for some inspiration and view our selection of flower components for some ideas.

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our Beader’s Blog and on the Beadaholique Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products found at Beadaholique. Email one photo, at least 500 px in width or height but no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: may2012 (Example: Flower Fiesta tags: may2012)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email. Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, May 29 @ 4PM PT: Last day to submit
• Thursday, May 31: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email. Public voting starts.
• Tuesday, June 5 @ 4 PM PT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, June 7: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person. If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified. If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified. Winner must respond to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate. No one person may win more than once every 3 months. By entering, you retain the rights to your original jewelry design but are giving Beadaholique, Inc. permission to use your submitted photo(s) on our websites, newsletter, Facebook, blog and other properties. The terms and conditions that apply to all Beadaholique contests and giveaways also apply here.

Tips:

• Send in a large, clear, and well-lit photo.
• Try to use natural light to illuminate your photos.
• Double check to make sure that your full name and email address are included in the body of your email. We continue to receive submissions with no contact information.

Back to Nature - Inspiration from Free Beadaholique Project Tutorials

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the theme for this month’s contest is “Back to Nature”—show your appreciation for the natural beauty of our planet and feature plants, animals or other “earthy” elements in your piece. So whether it’s birds and bees, leaves and flowers, or even fish, your options are as vast as the Earth itself!
Check out our free beading projects and tutorials for some inspiration.

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our Beader’s Blog and on the Beadaholique Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products found at Beadaholique. Email one photo, at least 500 px in width or height but no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: april2012 (Example: Curious Forest tags: april2012)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email. Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, April 24 @ 4PM PT: Last day to submit
• Thursday, April 26: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email. Public voting starts.
• Tuesday, May 1 @ 4 PM PT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, May 3: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person. If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified. If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified. Winner must respond to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate. No one person may win more than once every 3 months. By entering, you retain the rights to your original jewelry design but are giving Beadaholique, Inc. permission to use your submitted photo(s) on our websites, newsletter, Facebook, blog and other properties. The terms and conditions that apply to all Beadaholique contests and giveaways also apply here.

Tips:

• Send in a large, clear, and well-lit photo.
• Try to use natural light to illuminate your photos.
• Double check to make sure that your full name and email address are included in the body of your email. We continue to receive submissions with no contact information.

Need inspiration?
Here are some free Beadaholique project tutorials to help you along:

• Butterfly Grove Necklace
• The Beekeepers Necklace
• Crystal Copper Leaves Earrings
• An Owl in the Forest Earrings
• Little Willow Necklace
• Dragonfly Summer Necklace
• Enchanted Forest Necklace
• Shabby Chic Collage Necklace

The Wearing of the Green

The theme for this month’s contest is “The Wearing of the Green”—so be sure to use some green beads or components in your piece. The Wearing of the Green was a song originally written about the color symbolizing Irish rebellion in the 18th century—now the wearing of the green has become a way to avoid getting pinched on St. Patrick’s Day! Check out our free beading projects and tutorials for some inspiration.

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our Beader’s Blog and on the Beadaholique Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products found at Beadaholique. Email one photo, at least 500 px in width or height but no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: mar2012 (Example: Envious Earrings tags: mar2012)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email. Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, March 27 @ 4PM PDT: Last day to submit
• Thursday, March 29: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email. Public voting starts.
• Tuesday, April 3 @ 4 PM PDT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, April 5: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person. If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified. If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified. Winner must respond to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate. No one person may win more than once every 3 months. By entering, you retain the rights to your original jewelry design but are giving Beadaholique, Inc. permission to use your submitted photo(s) on our websites, newsletter, Facebook, blog and other properties. The terms and conditions that apply to all Beadaholique contests and giveaways also apply here.

Tips:

• Send in a large, clear, and well-lit photo.
• Try to use natural light to illuminate your photos.
• Double check to make sure that your full name and email address are included in the body of your email. We continue to receive submissions with no contact information.

Love is in the Air

[The submission period for this contest is now over. Click here to view and vote on the top 10 finalists! ] It’s February, the most romantic of months! The theme for this month’s contest is “Love is in the Air”—think hearts, love and romance with hues of passionate reds, blushing pinks or anything that sparks that loving feeling! Check out our free beading projects and tutorials for some inspiration.

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our Beader’s Blog and on the Beadaholique Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products found at Beadaholique. Email one photo, at least 500 px in width or height but no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: feb2012 (Example: Hearts of Fire tags: feb2012)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email. Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, February 21 @ 4PM PDT: Last day to submit
• Thursday, February 23: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email. Public voting starts.
• Tuesday, February 28 @ 4 PM PDT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, March 1: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person. If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified. If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified. Winner must respond to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate. No one person may win more than once every 3 months. By entering, you retain the rights to your original jewelry design but are giving Beadaholique, Inc. permission to use your submitted photo(s) on our websites, newsletter, Facebook, blog and other properties. The terms and conditions that apply to all Beadaholique contests and giveaways also apply here.

Tips:

• Send in a large, clear, and well-lit photo.
• Try to use natural light to illuminate your photos.
• Double check to make sure that your full name and email address are included in the body of your email. We continue to receive submissions with no contact information.

The Jewels of January

[The submission period for this contest is now over. Click here to view and vote on the top 10 finalists! ] Let’s brighten up those winter blues with some sparkle and shine!  Show us your brilliant interpretation of “The Jewels of January” and you could win big!  We’re looking for sparkling pieces fit for a Winter Fairy or a lovely Snow Queen.  Whether it’s brilliant blues, glittering clear crystals, fiery garnets or any other hues, make sure to show us some sparkle and shine!  Check out our free beading projects and tutorials for some inspiration.

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our Beader’s Blog and on the Beadaholique Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products from Beadaholique. Email one photo, at least 500 px in width or height but no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: jan2012 (Example: Dark Princess tags: jan2012)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email. Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, January 24 @ 4PM PDT: Last day to submit
• Thursday, January 26: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email. Public voting starts.
• Tuesday, January 31 @ 4 PM PDT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, February 2: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person. If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified. If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified. Winner must respond to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate. No one person may win more than once every 3 months. By entering, you retain the rights to your original jewelry design but are giving Beadaholique, Inc permission to use your submitted photo(s) on our websites, newsletter, Facebook, blog and other properties. The terms and conditions that apply to all Beadaholique contests and giveaways also apply here.

Tips:

• Send in a large, clear, and well-lit photo.
• Try to use natural light to illuminate your photos.
• Double check to make sure that your full name and email address are included in the body of your email. We continue to receive submissions with no contact information.

November Nights

[The submission period for this contest is now over. Click here to view and vote on the top 10 finalists! ] Whether it’s putting on a slinky black dress and hitting the town or staying in with a warm blanket and a favorite book, we want you to show us what “November Nights” mean to you.  Check out our free beading projects and tutorials for some inspiration.

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our Beader’s Blog and on the Beadaholique Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products from Beadaholique. Email one photo, at least 500 px in width or height but no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: nov2011 (Example: Dark Princess tags: nov2011)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email. Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Monday, November 21 @ 4 PM PDT: Last day to submit
• Wednesday, November 23: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email. Public voting starts.
• Tuesday, November 29 @ 4 PM PDT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, December 1: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person. If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified. If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified. Winner must respond to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate.  No one person may win more than once every 3 months.  By entering, you retain the rights to your original jewelry design but are giving Beadaholique, Inc permission to use your submitted photo(s) on our websites, newsletter, Facebook, blog and other properties.

Tips:

• Send in a large, clear, and well-lit photo.
• Try to use natural light to illuminate your photos.
• Double check to make sure that your full name and email address are included in the body of your email.  We have received submissions with no contact information.

[The submission period for this contest is now over. Click here to view and vote on the top 10 finalists! ] Welcome to the first ever Beadaholique Beading Challenge! This month the challenge is to create an original piece of jewelry inspired by the theme of “Falling Leaves.” Check here for some inspiring Beadaholique pieces that you might want to use!

We will select 10 finalists from the contest entries, all of whom will have their work published in our blog and on our Facebook page, for public voting. The winner will receive a $50 Beadaholique gift certificate and further exposure on our blog and Facebook page!

Rules/How to Enter:

Email us a clear, in focus, well-lit photo of a beading project which fits our theme and uses one or more products from Beadaholique. Email one photo, no bigger than 1600 px wide and 1600 px tall, to challenge@thebeadingwire.com (do not use this for questions; contact us here) with the following included in your email:

Subject line: Name of Piece tags: oct2011 (Example: Midnight Leaves tags: oct2011)

Body: Very important! Include your full name and email address within the body of your email.  Optionally, you may also include a brief description of your piece.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, October 26 4 PM PDT: Last day to submit
• Friday, October 28 @ 1 PM PDT: Top 10 will be posted on our Facebook and notified via email.
• Tuesday, November 1 @ 4 PM PDT: Public voting closes
• Thursday, November 3: Winner is announced in the next issue of The Beading Wire and notified via email.

Other Rules:

One entry per person.  If you send more than one entry, you may be disqualified.  If your entry does not meet the “Rules/How to Enter” stated above, you may be disqualified.  Winner must respond  to our email notification within 2 weeks to claim gift certificate.