Beading Contest: January Gems Finalists

The 10 finalists for our first beading contest of 2013, "January Gems," are in and it's up to you to decide the winners! See each entry and cast your votes on our Facebook page. Simply "like" your favorite entry—or entries—to cast your vote. The entry with the most likes from the United States and the entry with the most likes from abroad will each win a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate!

Entries are numbered in alphabetical order. Voting ends Thursday, February 13 at 4PM PT.

"Native Flowers" by Chiara Cattaruzza

"Lavender Lagoon" by Leah Curtis

"Sweetheart Earrings" by Kirstin Kidd

"Luxurious Smoky Quartz Necklace" by Karen Landis

"Wild Rose Necklace" by Kate Ledum

"Amazonite and Sparrow Bracelet" by Leilani Olsen

"Czarina" by Lauren Reed

"Garden of Dragonflies Set" by Julia Savchenko

"Naturally! Earrings" by Francesca Maria Strada

"Spring is in The Green" by Kim Whitby

We received so many wonderful entries this month—it was very difficult to pick the finalists! Unfortunately, some great entries were disqualified for not including required information such as country of residence or email address, so please make sure to carefully read and follow the instructions for each contest. The next one will be announced in the March issue of The Beading Wire.