I've signed up for the Bead Journal Project this year. (I'm listed on Blog #2.) Basically, I've agreed to make one beaded page each month and share them with you. (At right you can see the fabric I've chosen for January and some bead possibilities.) I'm excited, but nervous. I've never participated in a year-long art project and while I have some experience with bead embroidery, I'm not an expert. But that's what the New Year is about, right? Challenges!
Are you looking for a challenge this year? Here are a list of some upcoming challenges and contests with spring deadlines:
- For beaders/jewelry makers:
- Art Bead Scene (monthly)
- Art Bead Scene (monthly)
- Bead Dreams
- Bead Star
- Cloth Paper Scissors Mixed Media Pendant Swap
- Fire Mountain Gems
- Rings & Things
- Stringing Magazine Challenge (quarterly)
- Ugly Necklace Contest
- For fiber artists & quilters:
- American Quilter's Society (multiple listings)
- Fiber Postcard Valentines
- PieceWork's Heart Ornament Contest
- Quilting Arts Reader Challenges (multiple listings)
- Quilt Odyssey
- Rising Sun QuiltFest
- Studio Art Quilt Associates (multiple listings)
- For paper artists & scrapbookers:
- Scrapbook Call & Contest (multiple listings)
If I missed any design contests, let me know and I'll add them. Good luck!