Congratulations to the Winners of Ms. Maddie’s Fabulous Florals: Tatiana Fitzpatrick, Marsha Wiest-Hines, and Olga Shumilova!
Thank you to all the entrants for honoring Merle Berelowitz with their creations.!
Ms. Maddie’s Fabulous Florals was sponsored by CJS Sales (Craft Jewelry Supplies) and the Berelowitz family (This was the only category offering a cash prize.)
1st Place – Forget Me Not Mechanical Pecking Toy by Tatiana Fitzpatrick, Chandler, Ariz. $2,500 cash prize
2nd Place – From the Forest of Fairy Tales by Marsha Wiest-Hines, Minnetonka, Minn. $1,500 cash prize
3rd Place – Necklace “Impression” by Olga Shumilova, Russia $1,000 cash prize
Merle Berelowitz
Ms. Maddie’s Fabulous Florals, created in honor of world-renown beader, Merle Berelowitz, who passed away last year. Bead&Button readers have the opportunity to judge the finalists in this category and grant prizes totaling $5,000 to the top three pieces.
This category must predominately feature flower beads, Merle’s signature supply, or a floral motif. Nature should serve as the guiding influence. View www.msmaddiesbeads.com for inspiration.
Sponsor: CJS Sales (Craft Jewelry Supplies) and the Berelowitz family.
1st Prize: $2,500.00
2nd Prize: $1,500.00
3rd Prize: $1,000.00
This is the only category that is offering a cash prize.
