1.         Only 1 entry per person.

2.         All entries must be received by midnight on Feb 14, 2012.

3.         Your entry must be newly produced with the 'Bead my Valentine' Beading Contest in mind.

4.         There are 8 categories which are listed below, you may place your entry in only 1 category.  Happy Mango Beads reserves the right to move an entry to a different category if necessary.

5.         Your entry can be ANY beaded craft, not just jewelry (but it must include beads, of course).

6.         Judging will be based on originality, visual appeal, best use of beads and how well it fits our 'Bead my Valentine' theme and categories.

7.         There will be 3 judges, all are artists in various mediums and in jewelry design as well.

8.         Prizes: Each category winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Happy Mango Beads and an overall, grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Happy Mango Beads.

9.       You DO NOT need to be a customer of Happy Mango Beads to enter this contest and it is NOT necessary that the beads you use in your project be purchased from Happy Mango Beads - we know there are other great sources!

10.       To enter this contest please fill out the contest ENTRY FORM and then email 1 or 2 images of your design to contest@happymangobeads.com and include your name in the subject.  Note: If your photos are tiny or of poor resolution it may be hard to judge your work. The best image size is 640x480 pixels or larger.

11.       All entries (photos) will be posted on Happy Mango Beads Facebook page - look in photos: http://www.facebook.com/HappyMangoBeads

12.       Happy Mango Beads retains the right to use all photos, as they may be used in future promotional material.

13.       Winners will be announced on February 20th and prizes will be awarded on Feb 21st.