January 2026 FOUND OBJECTS CHALLENGE with Thunderhorse Descendant

Welcome to the January 2026 Found Objects Challenge! This monthly challenge invites you to explore, experiment, and transform unexpected materials into something uniquely yours. Your $9.30 #FoundObjectsChallenge bag is a small treasure trove waiting to be discovered.What You Can Win

One randomly selected winner will receive:
• $50 in beady goodness from Taylors Falls Bead Store / Thunderhorse Descendant
• A beading book
• Free entry into the next month’s Found Objects ChallengeThe Challenge -Inspired by Jewelry Maker’s Design Book and Alchemy of Found Objects by Deryn Mentock.

• Use at least one item from your challenge bag
  • You may use anything from your personal stash
  • Jewelry is welcome but not required
  • Complete one project (additional projects are welcome)
  • Take time to explore, research, and plan your design
  • Join Morning Coffee LIVE on YouTube for discussion and inspirationHow to Participate & Earn a Ducky

Share at least three photos in the Thunderhorse Descendant Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/212299299213468

Required photos:

1. What you received in your Found Objects Challenge bag
2. Your finished project
3. An additional angle or detail of your finished project

Please include #FoundObjectsChallenge and tag @RandeeBrown.Supporting and encouraging fellow participants is always appreciated.The Winner

• Winner will be chosen at random via a DUCKY RACE
  • Drawn live on YouTube
  • You do not need to be present to win

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThunderhorseDescendantKey Dates: Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026 at midnight (CST)
Winner Announcement: February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST, live on YouTube

Questions?
thunderhorsedescendant@gmail.com Text me on the Bat Phone: 763-346-1763 Thank you for creating alongside us. I can’t wait to see what you make.— Randee, Thunderhorse Descendant