2011 Holiday Bead Challenge: Uniquely Yours
Participants purchased a challenge kit - they could add to it, but they had to use the beads in the kit.
2011 Some Like it Hot Bead Challenge
In 2011 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.
2010 Beaded Calendar Pictures
Participants were invited to create an artistic beaded piece inspired by any picture from a calendar. The picture could provide the inspiration for the theme, the colors, the shape and/or any other design element. The beaded piece could have been jewelry or ornamental. We only got two entries, but we decided they were both winners!
2008 Going Green Challenge
It was all about the green for the 2008 Bead in Hand Going Green Challenge!
2007 Beaded Animals Challenge
In 2007 we had the Beaded Animals Challenge! The owner had fun with this one.
2005 Beaded Birds Challenge
The 2005 Bead in Hand Challenge was Beaded Birds - take a look at the creativity!
2004 Beaded Flatware Challenge
In 2004 the Bead Challenge was Beaded Flatware - as you can see, it came in all sizes!
2003 Beaded Hands Challenge
The 2003 Bead Challenge was Beaded Hands, in honor of Bead in Hand's 10th anniversary.
2002 Salt and Pepper Shakers Challenge
The 2002 Bead Challenge was Beaded Salt and Pepper Shakers. Entrants were supplied with the glass salt and pepper shakers - look at what they did with them!
2001 Cow Creamer Challenge
Our very first challenge was the Bead in Hand Cow Creamer Challenge. There were 13 entries, and every one was wonderful! The voting by the public was very close - one voter wrote on her ballot that she just couldn't decide because they were all "udderly fantastic." We had a tie for first, and second and third were right behind. Be sure to look at all of them!