Contests

Contests, Galleries, Giveways, and Challenges

Try your hand at these bead-related contests, galleries, giveaways, and challenges sponsored by Interweave Press. Entries are listed in date order.  While we strive to keep this page up-to-date, be sure to look at the official rules and guidelines for each contest for the most accurate information.   

August 2009

Beading Daily Earring Swap
Send in a pair of handmade earrings and receive another pair from a Beading Daily reader.
Complete Rules and Entry Form
Sponsor:  Beading Daily
Deadline: August 31, 2009

September 2009

Around the World Stringing Challenge
Challenge yourself by creating a stringing or simple wirework project based on a theme.  Top designs selected by readers and an "editor's choice" selection will be published in a future issue of Stringing magazine.
Complete Rules
Sponsor:  Stringing
Deadline:  September 7, 2009

"Sailors' Valentines" Reader Challenge
Sailors’ Valentines are mosaic collages made from shells and other objects, typically housed in an octagonal wooden frame.  Make your own mixed-media version and submit a photo of it to this reader challenge.
Complete Rules
Sponsor:  Cloth Paper Scissors
Deadline: September 8, 2009

November 2009

Beadwork Challenge
Submit a photo of your best beaded creation.  One reader will be chosen to design a project with an upcoming Challenge kit.  If chosen, you will have about three weeks to complete your project.  Due to international shipping costs, this Challenge is limited to residents of the United States and Canada.
Complete Rules
Sponsor:  Beadwork
Deadline:  November 20, 2009

March 2010

"Make It Pretty!" Cloth Paper Scissors Calendar Contest
Create a mixed-media square based on the theme "Make It Pretty" for a chance to be featured in the 2011 calendar.
Complete Rules
Sponsor: Cloth Paper Scissors
Deadline: March 1, 2010

"Flavor of the Month" Quilting Arts Calendar Contest
Stitch, surface design, and embellish your favorite “Flavor of the Month” for a chance to featured in the 2011 calendar.
Complete Rules
Sponsor: Quilting Arts
Deadline: March 8, 2010

Ongoing

Beadwork's W.O.R.D ("What Our Readers Did")
Send photos of your projects to beadwork@interweave.com.  Work inspired by projects published in previous issues of Beadwork magazine are especially welcome.  Selected submissions may be published in Beadwork magazine on the "Letters" page.

Jewelry Artist Monthly Design Challenge
Each month Jewelry Arist challenges artists to sketch a specific design challenge.  A selection of sketches are published in the "Your Turn" section of the magazine. Complete rules and entry information in every issue of Jewelry Artist.  Deadline varies (generally the 30th of the month).

Step by Step Beads "Gallery of Reader Work"  Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski periodically calls for reader submissions on a certain theme.  Selected submissions may be published in the magazine or on the website.  Submission details inside Step by Step Beads magazine. 

Step by Step Wire Jewelry "Wire Works" Reader Gallery
Please send images of your original wire designs to dpeck@interweave.com.  Selected submissions may be published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry.

Recently Closed:

• Beadwork's Pattern Play Challenge:  Winners will be announced August 31, 2009 on Beading Daily.
• The Gemmys: Winners will also be published in the January 2010 Tucson Show Guide, the January 2010 issue of Jewelry Artist, and the January/February 2010 issue of Colored Stone.
• Beading Daily Flower-Inspired challenge closed July 18.  Voting will run August 1-7 and winners will be announced on the forums August 8 by noon (Mountain Time).
• Beadwork challenge closed July 17.
• First Colorworks Challenge: Tertiary Colors closed May 15. Winners will be notified by Step by Step Beads in June.
• Bead Star closed May 1.  Look for updates on beadstar.com.

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