Friday, August 20, 2010

Leap of Faith

It takes a certain degree of courage to put yourself forward to be judged,

when you have poured your heart and soul into a creation...


But sometimes, that leap of faith is worthwhile...

...and you receive more in return, than you ever could have dreamed...

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28 comments:

  1. Pretty ThingsAugust 20, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    WOO HOO! I only was ever an Honorable Mention! This is HUGE!

    (But I must say, I'm not the least bit surprised -- you rock the seed beads!)

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  2. Las Creaciones de BoricuaAugust 20, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Wow!!!!!!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
    how exciting!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 20, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Ohhhhhhhh Myyyyyyy LAAAAAAWD! You are incredible! Your piece that won is amazing and I hope you enjoy every penny of that award!
    Congratulations, Belinda!

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  4. Belinda SavilleAugust 20, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Lori, an honourable mention is awesome! And you neglected to mention that you were in an FMG back cover advertisement ;-)

    Thank you Heroilda!

    Thanks Shannon :-) I don't think I win a gift certificate for only being a finalist, but I certainly get a pretty certificate which I will cherish! ♥ Perhaps next year I will aim for a medal! I was just over-the-moon to even be a finalist...very exciting for this humble little beader :-)

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  5. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsAugust 21, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Well done! That's a huge achievement. You should look at the Rio Grande awards too, you'd do great!

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  6. Belinda SavilleAugust 21, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Thank you so much, Kirsty! I'm still pinching myself :-) The Saul Bell Awards are certainly something to strive for...thank you for the vote of confidence!

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  7. CsirliAugust 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Great! Though not surprised! ;) Congratulations!

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  8. SarahAugust 21, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Oh well done Belinda, that's fantastic and well deserved!

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  9. Belinda SavilleAugust 21, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Thank you Csirli :-)

    Thanks Sarah! There are some amazing entries, so I feel very proud to have been a finalist :-)

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  10. Olga PavlovaAugust 21, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Many-many congrats!!!!

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  11. Belinda SavilleAugust 21, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you so much Olga! :-)

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  12. ....zur Zeit ist es die Sticki von Janome die mich ganz fest im Griff hat.....August 22, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Hello Belinda...
    CONGRATULATION.....super fantastic,I am so glad thus for you ;o) Hugs and Kisses

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  13. Belinda SavilleAugust 22, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Thanks Andrea! I was thinking of you the other day, your blog has been quiet for a while...I hope you are well! B. -xo-

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  14. UnknownAugust 22, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    OMG!!!!SUPER FANTASTICAL!!! but not a suprise to me at all! You are such a beautiful artist and friend you deserve this!
    YIPPY for you!!!!!!

    Hugs

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  15. Belinda SavilleAugust 22, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Hehe Thanks Kristen, you're such a sweetie ♥ Perhaps you should create something for one of next year's contests... *hint hint* *wink wink* ;-) They have a 'bracelet' category in each contest, you know! :-)))

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  16. Cindy CarawayAugust 23, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Congrats!! You deservve the recognition - Fabulous work :)

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  17. TesoriTrovatiAugust 23, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Fantastic news, Belinda. Congratulations. Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  18. Belinda SavilleAugust 23, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks Cindy...it's very exciting to receive this recognition :-)

    Thank you so much, Erin! ♥

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  19. mary graceAugust 24, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Oh wow! Good on you Belinda.
    Well "humble little beader" your work is awesome!

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  20. almonaAugust 24, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Congratulations! This is absolutely fantastic work!

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  21. Belinda SavilleAugust 24, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks Mary! :-) This humble little beader is still grinning from ear to ear!

    Thank you so much, Monika! :-)

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  22. Seaside SiblingsAugust 25, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    Congratulations but I am not surprised as that piece is STUNNING!

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  23. Belinda SavilleAugust 25, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks Lou! It was lots of fun to create such a colourful and over-the-top necklace :-) It's not to everyone's taste, but I'm glad the judges liked it! ;-)

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  24. Anna FantinelAugust 26, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Belinda, this is a fantastic news, you are a great artist!!
    I happy for you...Congratulations!!
    Hugs!

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  25. DVArtistAugust 28, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    I am soooooo darn proud of you!!!! Yes it does take courage to put your work on trial. Good for you and congratulations!!!!
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  26. Belinda SavilleAugust 29, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks Anna for the lovely comments! :-)

    Hehe Thanks Nicole *blush* I'm glad I put myself out there to be judged...and perhaps I'll even do it again! LOL

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  27. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    congratulations!!!!

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  28. Belinda SavilleAugust 30, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks Triz! :-)

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment!

B.
-xo-

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