http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspxMany thanks to everyone for sending in just under 100 exciting entries to our Semiprecious Beads Design contest. It was not easy to choose just three winners, but ultimately Leslie Rogalski of Step by Step Beads and I both agreed wholeheartedly on whyenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Debug Build: 40407.4157)http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspx#29922Sat, 23 May 2009 15:34:27 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:29922Sophie@22loved all of their creations. i especially liked tuscan summer. the mixed materials really brought out the soft rustic feel of a summer night. and i have a question, in the piece treasures of atlantis, are the dangling bottom beads these? http://www.stonesandfindings.com/images/items/12/Sodalite-Other-Faceted-Rondell-1221047264.jpg? i'm thinking of getting a few!<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=29922" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspx#25854Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:18:55 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:25854DarleneJ@4Bead Kudos to all 3 winners! I went to each ladies link to view more of their creations and even more beautiful designs! I am so excited to read and enjoy the new Semiprecious book. I check the local beadstores almost daily to snag a copy but alas no one has it yet! I can't wait so I guess I will order it today! I love the design illustrations included with each project. I am trying to do that in my personal bead portfolio journal. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25854" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspx#25851Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:03:57 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:25851raggydaggydoThank you, thank you, thank you. Sandi Warner<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25851" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspx#25582Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:13:50 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:25582Leana@3The winning pieces are really beautiful...each of them has their own particular dazzle and beauty. Congratulations to all 3 winners, BRAVO & Great job! :)<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25582" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspx#25555Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:55:01 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:25555Woodleslie22I just realized looking at the winning entry that the way you folks are photographing jewelry is great for figuring out how the piece was made, but does not represent how the jewelry will look when worn. I really would like to see how the jewelry looks hanging around someone's neck or on a form which allows it to hang naturally. Otherwise, I want to thank you folks for all the free information you are sharing with me each week. I am learning more and more and I love it!!!!<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25555" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/17/meet-the-semiprecious-beads-design-contest-winners.aspx#25514Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:30:49 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:25514Terry@82Congratulations Ladies! Beautiful winning designs.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25514" width="1" height="1">