• All finalists will receive a ribbon. First place winners in each category will receive a $20 Red Garnet Beads & Buttons gift certificate and Best in Show will receive a $50 Red Garnet Beads & Buttons gift certificate.

• 1. Stringing--One necklace or bracelet that is uniquely created with basic stringing techniques
• 2. Seed-Beads--One piece of wearable jewelry created using any stitch, weave, braid or stringing pattern you choose with seed beads and/or bugle beads as your predominant material.
• 3. Non-Wearable-- One piece that is three-dimensional or pictorial in creation made using any bead related media, stitch, weave and/or pattern that you choose.
• 4. Wire--One piece made predominantly from precious metal and/or craft wire (no stringing wire, crimp tubes, cord, silk, etc. may be used).  Beads may be used but must be strung and/or wrapped using wire as defined above. 
• 5. Giving for Good-- This category is a unique way for Red Garnet Beads & Buttons customers to become involved in helping out women in need in the Snohomish County region. For our charity, we chose the “Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County” in Everett, Washington (www.dvs-snoco.org).

The beaded submissions for the “Giving for Good” category should highlight women in some way. Tell a story, legend or myth; express a thought or image; or just let the thought of the feminine be your muse. Your imagination is the limit—you may use stringing, wire work, seed-beads, or other forms including beads! When you submit your beaded art for this category, we would love to have a written description of your inspiration or story around the piece, as we are sure others will want to know.

All entries for the “Giving for Good” category become the property of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons and, in turn, donated to the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County to be auctioned off at their annual fundraising event in 2011.

• Materials used for in submitted pieces should be predominantly purchased at Red Garnet Beads & Buttons.
• Contestants must choose one category in which to enter each item and must follow all guidelines of the chosen category to be considered for entry.
• All entries must be original in design and creation. No class or workshop projects, kits, printed or online patterns, nor any plagiarized replicas may be used.
• Entries may be the work of an individual or a collaborative effort.
• No more than 2 entries by any one contestant, in collaboration or solo, will be accepted.
• All entries must be new creations as this challenge is about celebrating the continuing creativity in all of us.
• All entries must be received by Red Garnet Beads & Buttons at 22002 64th Ave. W, Suite A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 no later than Saturday, September 4, 2010.  .
• Each item must be accompanied by an official entry form. Any creation not accompanied by a completed entry form will not qualify for entry. Entry forms are available at Red Garnet Beads & Buttons 22002 64th Ave W., Ste. A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98034 or online at red-garnet.com/by e-mail request at info@red-garnet.com.
• A label containing the Artist’s Name, Address, Telephone #, the Entry Name, and any special display or handling instructions must be neatly printed in permanent ink & securely attached to each entry.
• Every customer of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons will be allowed one vote in each of the 5 main categories as well as one vote for overall “Best in Show”.

• Judging will take place between September 6 and September 17, 2010.
• The Finalist’s entries will be put on display and the winners will be announced at Red Garnet Beads & Buttons’ 6th Annual Anniversary Party, Sunday, September 19, 2010. 
• Finalist’s entries will then continue to be displayed until September 30, 2010.
• Contest is open to all customers and instructors of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons, from amateur to professional.
• All employees are exempt from entry.
• Contestants need not be present to win. Using the contact information provided by the contestant, Red Garnet Beads & Buttons will make every attempt within reason to notify all finalists and winners of their status and any awards or prizes due
• It is strongly suggested that contestants take a photograph of all entries prior to submission in the event that verification should be needed.
• All entries placed on display will be kept inside a locked showcase, unless permission to do otherwise is received from the artist
• All artists retain complete and full ownership of their work and any credit or awards associated with their entry, unless submitted to the “Giving for Good” category.
• Contestants are responsible for the return of all items. All entries will be available for pick up after September 30, 2010 and must be picked up no later than October 31st 2010, unless piece is submitted to the “Giving for Good” category. 
• If for some reason you are unable to pick up your items during this time, a self-addressed envelope, with any necessary postage, insurance, or confirmation attached, must be included with the item at the time of entry. Also, be sure to note delivery instructions on the tag attached to the entry.
• Red Garnet Beads & Buttons reserves the right to photograph all entries and use said photos in any lawful way, including but not limited to publicity, publications, electronic media, etc., with due credit to the artist.
• Red Garnet Beads & Buttons reserves the right to display all entries during the challenge as deemed necessary and appropriate. A maximum of 2 display materials may be included with each entry. A clearly printed label with your name, entry title, address, and phone # must be attached to the underside of any items included.
• Red Garnet Beads & Buttons reserves the right to re-classify or disqualify any entry that does not meet the guidelines of the category in which it is entered.
• Every precaution and the utmost care will be taken to protect and safeguard each item while in the care of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons, within reason. However, Red Garnet Beads & Buttons is in no way responsible or liable for any damages that may occur due to circumstances beyond our control such as, but not limited to, artist error, product defect, theft, vandalism, natural disaster, etc.