Annoucing Summer 2009 Beader's Challenge

It's time for our Summer Beader's Challenge! Due to the popularity of this contest, we are taking pre-orders for kits to ensure that we have plenty of kits for everyone. If you would like to join the challenge, please email us at info@manifestbeads.com, stop in, or call before 7pm on Thursday May 21st. (Please be sure you get a confirmation from us) PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL KITS MUST BE PRE-PAID

The kits will be in bright summery colors and will feature seed beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious beads, and more!
Kit Price: $15

How it works:
You purchase a pre-ordered kit, use any of the beads or all of the beads in the kit to create a piece of jewelry or a set

Jewelry is on display at Manifest Beads for 3 weeks and fellow customers & the public can vote on their favorites

The Prizes are:

1st Place: $50 Gift Certificate
2nd Place:$25 Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $10 Gift Certificate
*Everyone who participates get a gift!

Winner's projects will be displayed in the shop and on our website at the end of the contest (all non-winners can pick up their entries after the end of the voting period)

CHALLENGE RULES:
-Only beads from the kit can be used (you may also use metals- copper, silver, gold spacers, etc.)
-You do not need to use all of the beads in the kit
-You supply your own clasps, findings, & stringing material
-You may make any type of jewelry you'd like
-Kits cannot be shared
-We will only accept either one piece of jewelry or a set (set has to be matching, i.e. necklace & earrings). Please no multiple entries.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday May 21st: Last day to pre-order kits (by 7pm)
Saturday June 6th: Kits will be available for pick up.
Saturday June 27th : All entries must be dropped off by 5pm (you may drop off anytime between 6/6 & 6/27)
June 29th to July18th: Voting!!!
(Winners will be notified after 5pm on Saturday July 18th)