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  • Home
  • The Bead In Hand Store
    • Beading Kits and Instructions
    • Gift Certificates
  • Free Tips & How To's
  • Classes
    • Help Me Choose
    • Basic Earring Design
    • Basic Stringing
    • Beginning Bead Weaving: Peyote Stitch
    • More Beginner Stitches
    • Advanced Bead Weaving Classes >
      • Puffed Triangles & Beyond
    • Bead Embroidery
    • Knotting
    • Kumihimo (Japanese Braiding)
    • Simple Wire Wrapped Stones
    • Rosary Workshop
    • Wire Work with Melody MacDuffee
    • Class Survey
  • Calendar
  • Special Events
    • 2024 Tempestry Project
    • Mother's Day Gift Making
    • What's Blooming On Harrison
    • Dia de Muertos | Harvest on Harrison
    • Holiday Special Events
    • Art & Wine Walk
    • WOW! Women-Owned Works
    • Ava Motherwell Vintage Beads Trunk Show
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Virtual tour
    • Kim's Beading Blog
    • April Fools
    • Links
    • Bead Challenges >
      • 2015 So Soft
      • 2014 LogoCentric
      • 2012 Rock On!
      • 2011 Uniquely Yours
      • 2011 Some Like It Hot
      • 2010 Beaded Calendar Pictures
      • 2008 Going Green Challenge
      • 2007 Beaded Animals
      • 2006 Beaded Good Luck Charms
      • 2005 Beaded Birds
      • 2004 Beaded Flatware
      • 2003 Beaded Hands
      • 2002 Salt and Pepper Shakers
      • 2001 Beaded Cow Creamer
  • Design & Repair Services
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Spring 2011 challenge:  Some Like it Hot

In 2011 we decided to experiment by holding the challenge in the spring.  The challenge took place in March and the theme was "SOME LIKE IT HOT. It’s all about color!"  Participants were invited to take out their red, yellow, orange, pink and other HOT colors to bead something that sizzles, and to use other colors to cool it down.  Customers voted for Best Use of Color, Most Elaborate Technique, and Personal Favorite.  The entry with the most votes total also received Best In Show.  
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Kim's pre-challenge inspiration: You Make Me Boil

Winner, Best Use of Color

Hot Wings

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By Barbara Fry

Winner, Most Elaborate Technique and Best In Show

Hotsy Totsy

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By Laura Bak-Mahikuch

Winner, Personal Favorite

Crystal Heat

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By Julia Atkins

Blaze

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by Laurie Smith

Chili Peppers with Seeds

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by Amy Royster

Earth, Wind & Fire

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by Fajah

Flaming Embers

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by Jo Davis

Hot Lips

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Linda Mezney

Lucky Old Sun

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by Pat Koko

Mardi Gras Heat

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by Joette Higgs

Peaches & Cherries

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by Carol Bustamante

Sassy Coral

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by Linda McCormick

Tonto

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by Pearl Hresil

Verano

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by Rose Hanley
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