Songs of Summer Beading Contest Winners.... :)

Well the contest was a blast with so many beautiful creative entries! What a competition! 175 talented artists submitted various creations using beads from any source to conjure what ever their hearts desired from wall hangings to jewelry! Considering 10 themes under the category of "songs of summer", each contestant could compete submitting one piece and entering it in 2 of the 10 themes.

First place winner, Von Ireland, was chosen by the panel of 3 judges winning the $100 gift certificate. Check out her beautiful "one mile beach" piece. Imagine the ingenuity and time spent on making this beachy fun piece!

In the Peoples Choice contest where everyone could vote on facebook by "liking" the contestants pictured artwork, I came in first place winning a wonderful $50 gift certificate from Happy Mango Beads! Plus, I had an honorable mention in the 10 themes part of the contest receiving a $25 gift certificate! Can't wait to spend my $75 in funny money and stock up on some new "happy" beads. Thanks Happy Mango!

To see all the winning pieces please go here. Really, what fabulous creations for summer fun wear from simplistic to elaborate and everything in between! The colors, textures, and combinations are just breath taking!