Voting starts TODAY for Artbeads Beading Contest

The Contest: Make it for Mom Challenge sponsored by Artbeads.com.

The rules: 

• I have to be at least 18 years of age - check
• The design had to include at least 50% materials and components from Artbeads.com - check
• Only one entry per person is allowed - check

The Entry:  Hope Eternal by Dawn Doucette

Hope Eternal by Dawn Doucette - Designs by Dawn Marie

Here's my description and inspiration for the design for this beautiful piece:  This design is inspired by someone that is like a mom to me. The courage that she exhibited through her personal battle against cancer and through her routine follow-ups is remarkable.

The name of this piece is called Hope Eternal – because until there is a cure, we all hold on to HOPE!

The gunmetal chain I used as a symbol of strength as a chain links us all together and is unbreakable.

The charms are a mix of delicate and bold in shades of pink. Representing woman as a whole and individuality by the mix of fire-polished czech glass beads, pearls and druk beads.

The pendant is 2 pieces. A silver disk with HOPE on either side. The second part is a beautiful pink enameled ribbon that moves freely in front of the Hope disk.

The finishing touch on Hope Eternal is a beautiful gunmetal toggle in a leaf motif. The artistic leaves met with the soft curve of the toggle bar add a creative pop at the collar bones.

While celebrating women around the world, this particular design is in honor of one special lady. Her optimism and hope have been an example for her family, friends and all those in her life!

The Voting:  Voting runs from today through Tuesday, May 10th at 11:59 p.m.
You can vote via their website which will have you log in with your Facebook account.
http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/112034/voteable_entries/21067254
You can also vote directly on Facebook via the app:  http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/112034/voteable_entries/21067254

Each person is allowed only 1 vote - and you cannot change it once you've cast your vote.

The Winner:  One grand prize winner will be announced on May 12th and will win a $250 gift certificate to Artbeads.com

I feel proud to have my creation displayed among such talented artisans.  Would you please take a look at Hope Eternal, and consider voting for her.  She is a piece born from the heart that has such a deep, deep meaning this Mother's Day!  Once you vote, you will also be prompted to share this contest on Facebook.  The more people that vote, the better all the artisans involved will be judged.

To all Mom's, Fur Moms, Foster Moms, and Expectant Moms I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day surrounded in the love of your kids... whether two-legged or four-legged.  :)

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Have a beautiful day!

Peace & Love,

Dawn