Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Want to win for your Bead Soup design?

I've decided to add a new element of fun to the Bead Soup Blog Party® -- no, not pie, but PRIZES!





First, you do NOT have to participate in the contest, but to participate in the contest, you must already be in this year's Bead Soup Blog Party®.  In order to be considered for the judging, you will have to pin your piece to a special Pinterest board.  I will again be adding names, but you have to pin your own piece in order to be considered for the judging.

 
I've never been a fan of entering contests where you win by vote as the deck is often stacked against those without large social networks.  So to make this extra special and extra fun and as fair as possible, I am assembling a panel of judges from a variety of bead suppliers.  So far Nina Designs, Lima Beads, Fusion Beads, PJ Tool and Jewelry, Beaducation, and Kalmbach Publishing will be judging.


ribbons made by Haley Sheldon

There is a chance for ANYBODY to win, no matter your skill level or your soup's flavor.  


:: Grand Prize ::
(the piece chosen by all judges as the Best in Show)

:: Judge's Choice ::
(favorite of each judge)

:: Best Use of Seed Beads:

:: Best Wire Work ::

 :: Best Use of Fiber ::

:: Best Use of Color ::
 

and then some more unusual ones....


:: The Out of the Box Award ::
(most creative use of bead soup)

:: Zack's Choice ::
(my son Zack picks his favorite)

:: Out of the Hat Winner ::
(I draw a name out of a hat)


I hope this will interest some of you!  Remember, it is NOT mandatory.... you must pin your piece (AFTER your reveal date).


Judging will take place April 20th for the entire party,
so it doesn't matter when your reveal date is.
 



I will be adding your name to the pin board, but if you haven't received an invitation in about a week, please let me know.


Stay tuned for the full panel of judges.


Enjoy!


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 Lori Anderson creates jewelry and bead kits as well as collaborative mixed media art with her son, Zack.  Visit her shops by clicking here.  She is also the creator of the Bead Soup Blog Party®   and author of the book Bead Soup.






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52 comments:

  1. WindDancerStudiosFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Sounds like fun!

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  2. ShelFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    What a great twist on things - this sounds like fun Lori! And, how cool is it going to be to see the winners' designs! (in case we miss them during the reveals)

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  3. adlinahFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    What a fab idea Lori! I'm gunning for the Out of the Hat category :-).

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  4. vovsblogFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    sounds like great fun and gives me an extra incentive to make something extra special from my soup! thanks lori!!

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  5. tappingflamingoFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    sounds fun!

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  6. LorelleFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    This sounds like some extra incentive for creative ideas, heaps of fun to come!

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  7. Libellula Jewelry™February 27, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I'll enter--just for the fun of it! Thanks, Lori. :)

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  8. Cindy CimaFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Great idea! I love that you will have a panel of judges - it always seems a bit unfair when it is down to who has the most friend's wins.

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  9. KayzKreationzFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    This sounds like even more fun. Thanks for the invite.

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  10. The Creative KlutzFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    how do we use pintrest? I'd like to play along but I don't get that whole pinboard thing lol

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  11. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    What fun! & I love that Zach is involved too. I hope to see his entry one if these days. :-
    )

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  12. AliMcFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Sound like a ton of fun! You never cease to amaze me Lori :)

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  13. LizFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    What a great addition. Seems like more work for our fearless leader. Thank you so much for all you do!

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  14. Adaptable Kay February 27, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Eeeeek! What a fun surprise on the already fun bead soup blog party :)
    I can't wait for this part of the party now, too!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    This adds a nice new twist to the hop.

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  16. AWJewelryFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    what a great idea! Sounds like lots of fun!

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  17. MeganFebruary 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I LOVE IT! Fantastic idea, Lori. Thanks for making it such a fun project <3

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  18. Giorgia RossiniFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    wow, a lot of fun in the fun!
    thank you, you rock :)

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  19. HeatherFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Oh how fun!! I admire how hard you work on this! <3

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  20. Menka GuptaFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Awesome idea Lori. Looking forward...can I help you with anything?

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  21. ArleneMarch 1, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Guess I better get busy

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  22. Shai WilliamsMarch 1, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    This sounds like a lot of fun though I don't see my pieces fitting into any but the out of the hat.

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  23. Peggy@ColorMoiMandalasMarch 1, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Way to cool! This is far more than I expected... my first BSBP! Fun challenges to keep me inspired! Thanks for all you do, Lori!

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  24. Mary Ellen MerriganMarch 2, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Also my first BSBP...I love that you continue to search for ways to keep participants involved and engaged.

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  25. UnknownMarch 2, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Are you still adding people to this board? I know that 500 people is a big add, so I'm not complaining just wondering. My Pinterest name is WashoeKat. Thanks

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  26. Jewels By IneMarch 2, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    This is cool! :D

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  27. joyMarch 3, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks for adding one more element of fun. You are so creative.

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  28. joyMarch 3, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks for adding one more element of fun. You are so creative.
    Joyce

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  29. SuntsaMarch 3, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Great idea! I would like to be involved, but I can´t use pintrest.(I´m not in facebook.) Thanks to my lovely partner Sandra, who ´pinned´(or whatever it´s called? :D) my soup. My first BSBP, and not so good English skills neither. So, there is a lot of challenge to me, but anyway, this is sooooo fun! Thank you lovely Lori!

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  30. CraftyHopeMarch 3, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Such a neat idea Lori. And I'm so glad you're getting a panel of judges instead of having us vote. I've seen some recent contests that were judged by common vote and there were so many posts of people begging for votes that I was ill over the whole thing. When I get the chance to vote in something like that, I do try to make sure I don't know whose is whose so I can be unbiased. THANK YOU for making this fair. You always think of everything.\
    Here's hoping you are feeling well today.

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  31. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Hope you can add me to this . My pinterest name is wirednan.
    Thanks for all that you do, Lori. You're amazing!!!

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  32. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Fantastic idea, love the no vote idea. Gives everybody a real chance and i for one will love joining in the fun.x

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  33. elizabethMarch 7, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    I'll be entering!

    I'm just wondering if there will be something to ward against the people in the first and second reveal dates being favoured because they have had more exposure time.

    Maybe the judges should only look at entries after all three reveal dates, just to make sure everyone has had a fair viewing.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I would love to join the contest! Please add me in. My pinterest name is kottagekreation

    Thanks for this fabulous opportunity! I am such a beadaholic!

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  35. Linda SadlerMarch 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I would love to be included in the contest. My Pinterest is idalouisejewel
    Thank you,
    Linda
    IdaLouiseJewelry.blogspot.com

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  36. Linda SadlerMarch 11, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I would love to be part of the contest. Please enter me-my Pinterest is idalouisejewel
    Thank you,
    Linda
    IdaLouiseJewelry.blogspot.com

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  37. Carol Dee, CZTMarch 11, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    You do know how to throw a great party!

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  38. DesignsByNancieMarch 13, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    I just found this so to late to enter with trading bead soup. You mentioned that we could still create something and enter on pintrest. What are the rules and when do we post. I think this will be so much fun.

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  39. MagsMarch 14, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    I just joined the pinterest, it is a new experience, I'm not sure how to use it :-D
    My link there is https://pinterest.com/finnmagic/

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  40. Marianne BaxterMarch 14, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Lori, I don't think I have been added to the pinterest board to add my soup? Marianne Baxter

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  41. Marianne BaxterMarch 14, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Woops my Pinterest is under simplyseablime THANKS,MARIANNE BAXTER

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  42. LorettaMarch 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Thanks for putting together a fun Party. I would like to be included in the judging. My Pinterest is under retta6.

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  43. TanyaMarch 18, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    This might be a duplicate comment. My ipad makes commenting iffy at best. I don't think I have been added to the pinterest board. My pinterest name is pixiloo. Thank you.

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  44. Jean Katherine BaldridgeMarch 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Deat Lori:

    Hi! Hope you are better--it is jean.
    I am having some sort of problem with my Pinterest. I think it started a few weeks ago. However, my pinterest boards are under the heading

    http://pinterest.com/jeannnnyates/

    I hope they work!

    love, Jean

    How nice to have prizes!

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  45. Maria Rosa SharrowMarch 18, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Lori,

    I have not yet been added to the pinterest board and would like to be,if you have the time. My pinterest is under rosasharrow

    Thanks so much,
    ~Maria Rosa

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  46. PyxeeStyxMarch 23, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Awesome! How exciting this will be. Can't wait to hear prizes. Any chance being published is one.................. can't wait : )

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  47. RosanaghMarch 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Any chance i can still join the pinterest board? Sorry i'm a bit late! My username is rosanaghw. I've just joined and still have no idea how to use it, but I'll learn! (Hopefully!)

    http://pinterest.com/rosanaghw/

    Thanks!

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  48. HannahMarch 24, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Can I join the pinterest group? My username is goodriver.

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  49. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I still need an invite, please.
    http://pinterest.com/kathystemke/
    Thanks,
    kathy

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  50. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    http://pinterest.com/marthaaleo


    I have not received incites to either board

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  51. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    http://pinterest.com/marthaaleo


    Lori- I still have no pinterest board invites

    Thanks Martha Aleo

    Ornamento.wordpress.com

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  52. NatalieApril 28, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I don't remember getting the email. If it isn't too late to get an invite? I'm http://pinterest.com/nmoten/. I was in third reveal.

    Natalie Moten)

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