It is amazing that it only took us two days to select the finalists for the 2008 Bead Dreams contest. We had a total of 503 entries, and out of that we accepted 79 finalists, including: nine finalists in the handmade beads or buttons category, 12 for polymer clay, 21 seed bead jewelry finalists, 15 finished jewelry, 14 objects or accessories, and eight crystals jewelry finalists. It was inspiring to see so many interesting and time-consuming pieces. The finalists and winners will be displayed at the 2008 Bead&Button Show.