Our next challenge is set for July.....

The challenge theme will be "Visions of Summer". What does this conjure up for you?...Do have visions of summers of your youth? Are you more apt to envision your favorite things to do...sun bathing, sailing, surfing or summer treats like lemonade, watermelon and ices?

Our challenges have been great fun and have inspired many incredibly talented artists and designs...please join us and share your "Visions of Summer".

Please post your ideas for themes we may consider using for future challenges in the "Challenge Suggestions" tab

Welcome to The Starving (Jewelry) Artists Connection ....

 We are a community of artisans, designers, crafters, hobbyists, collectors and enthusiasts of all things created by hand!

Aside from providing a platform for all members of this community to promote and exhibit their creative endeavors, we offer a connection to one of the most active, informative and friendly Jewelry Making forums online.... www.starvingjewelryartists.com or www.tsjaforums.com

Design Challenges 

One of the regular features planned for TSJA Connection will be Design Challenges. We will start with a Jewelry Design challenge every other month. Each challenge will be based on a theme. Most challenges will be open to all techniques, however we may opt to include a few that are focused on specific methods from time to time.

There will be a poll for each challenge for you to choose your favorite design. The favorite design & designer for each challenge will be featured both on the Home Page here and at Starving Jewelry Artists Forum

Anyone may vote and leave comments; you will however need to register if you want to enter a challenge so that you will be able to upload photos.  This site is separate from our main site so your registration information is separate also. 

We hope you will decide to participate and share your creativity.

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Congratulations to Maureen Connor (M2bC)of Meant 2b Cherished, creator of April's "Over the Rainbow" challenge winning entry. Maureen's design is an excellent display of rainbow colors in both the main body of her creeation and it's embellishments. The kumihimo braided necklace is enhanced by the primary rainbow crystals...definitely "Over the Rainbow".  You can enjoy viewing more of Maureen's work at her Artfire Shop http://www.artfire.com/users/m2bc

Congratulations to all of the participants. We had a very diverse offering of different techniques and stunning designs. Again, choosing a favorite design was near impossible!

Our next challenge will be held during the month of July...The theme is "Visions of Summer"! All entries should be inspired by your personal musings of summer...people, places or things that are brought to mind in the summertime!

Here are the winners from our 2008 Color Challenge!   

Marie Cristine

G&S Lampwork

koolbraider and DawninCal

Theresa