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...

28 comments:

  1. 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. Wow!!!!!!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
    how exciting!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. 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. 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. 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. 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. Great! Though not surprised! ;) Congratulations!

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

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

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Congrats!! You deservve the recognition - Fabulous work :)

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

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

    Thank you so much, Erin! ♥

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

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  18. Congratulations! This is absolutely fantastic work!

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

    Thank you so much, Monika! :-)

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

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

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  23. 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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  24. 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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B.
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