Design Challenge 2016 WINNERS!

This. Was. Insane. The amount of talent seriously blew me away and I still get loads of inspiration and all that warm giddy gladness just viewing every single one of the entries.

View the GALLERY OF ENTRIES.

And when I narrowed down the top three favorites in each category, I was seriously saddened that I didn't have a prize for each and every person who gave it their all in submitting an entry. You all never cease to amaze and delight with your skills, innovation and dedication to your craft. I'm honored to have seen it in action, to have received those emails with your entries. It was a pure privilege.

Before I announce the winners, here's a rundown of their prizes:

• Mixed Media Winner will receive: a pair of Baby Wubber Chain Nose Pliers, Baby Wubber Flat Nose Pliers, 1 lb Spool of 20g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Copper Round Wire(Rio Grande) , 1 lb Spool 22g Stainless Steel Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Stainless Steel Round Wire (Rio Grande). A mix of five random cabochons.
• Wire Weaving Winner will receive: a pair of Baby Wubber Chain Nose Pliers, Baby Wubber Flat Nose Pliers, 1 lb Spool of 20g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande). A mix of five random cabochons.
• Cabochons & Un-drilled Gemstones Winner will receive: a pair of Baby Wubber Chain Nose Pliers, Baby Wubber Flat Nose Pliers, 1 lb Spool of 20g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande). A mix of five random cabochons.

And now, I suppose, we should just get right to it, shouldn't we? The votes were plentiful and the winners were clear..... drum roll please....

Wire Weaving Winner:
Beth Meyers

Cabochons & Un-drilled Gemstones Winner:
Erica Teeter

Mixed Media Winner:
Daryl Adams

I mean, really..... these are incredible.

And to the winners, stay tuned because you'll be receiving an email from me shortly requesting your shipping information so I can send your goodies off to you!

Thank you so much everyone who participated. Thank you for gracing me with your time, your energy, your creations. Thank you for voting and showing support to your fellow contestants. We had over 70 amazing entries and they each deserve a hearty round of applause. I hope to see an entry from you all in the upcoming "Finish It!" contest, beginning August 1st.

Until then.... weave on my good and gentle friends. Weave on!
Nicole