The November Challenge

The inspiration for the November Challenge comes from the beautiful soft tones featured in one of my Polyvore Fashion Sets. If you've never come across Polyvore, it's well worth a look - there's tons of inspiration, just perfect for the beader or jewellery maker that wants to keep up with the latest trends.

Soft Shimmer by obstinatepursuit 

Your challenge this month is to combine softer tones of grey or silver with the more subtle shades of pink. The twist this month is material. Once again, taking a cue from the collection above, you could choose to incorporate silk, leather or suede, but please don't feel limited to those materials. The twist is entirely optional but if you choose to use the twist then you'll receive two entries into the draw!

How do I enter?

There are two ways...

1. Email your photograph to us at ottbs@live.com

2. Or add them to our Flickr Group Pool.

Choose whichever way is easiest for you, you don't have to do both. In either case, please mention that it's for the October Challenge so that we know that it's your entry and also let us know what you used from the photo as your inspiration. We're happy for you to post your photos on our Facebook Group as well but please make sure that you've also submitted as above. Entries that have not been emailed or added to the Flickr pool will not be accepted.

What can I make?

Anything as long as it involves beads! Any technique is accepted, from beadweaving and stringing to wire work and bead embroidery. Lampworkers and polymer clay artists are also welcome to submit beads they've made. I'm sorry but any entries that do not include beads in some form or another will not be accepted. Your entry must be made especially for the challenge, please do not submit something that was made before 1st November 2012.

Does it have to be my own design?

No. We're happy for you to make something using a pattern from a book, magazine or tutorial but if you do please let us know the designer's name so that we can give full credit.

When is the deadline for entries?

The deadline is 6pm (GMT) on Friday the 30th of November.

Can I enter more than once?

You can make as many pieces as you like using the photograph as inspiration. All entries will be shown here on the blog but you will only be entered into the draw once (or twice if you've used the twist).

I'm not in the UK, can I still join in?

Yes of course! We welcome submissions from around the world so don't worry if you're not in the UK. Our sponsors have agreed to post prizes overseas so you can still enter and be eligible for the prize!

Any other questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge please feel free to email Liz at ottbs@live.com

The Prize

This month's prize is £25 to spend on beady goodness at Yashma Creations!

The winner will be drawn by one of the Admin Team after 6pm on Friday 30th of November using the random list generator at www.random.org and announced later on the same evening.

Good luck everyone and happy beading!