156 entries from around the world, more than 3,300 votes cast…and finally, the winners of the 2010 Spring Bento Contest, co-sponsored by Bento&co [1], FrenchBento [2] and JustBento are as follows!
1st prize
The first prize goes to this lovely butterfly bento by Gamene (Megan) of Bento Zen [3]. Read her blog entry about this bento [4]. Congratulations, Gamene!
2nd prize
The second prize, in a very close vote, goes to this very cute Spring Fairy Bento by Lia of Bentolicious [5]. Read her blog post about this bento [6]. Congratulations Lia!
3rd prize
The 3rd prize goes to this amazing tour-de-force by Laura of Laurabento [7]. See her flickr post about this bento [8]. Congratulations Laura!
And here’s the rest of the top 10!
4th: This really kawaii spring bento from Laurence. Read her comments (in French) about this bento here [9]. Félicitations, Laurence!
5th: This gorgeous bento from Yuki, that displays some amazing knife skills. Read her comments (in French) about this bento here [10]. Félicitations, Yuki!
6th: A bento that just makes my mouth water, with a crêpe, cupcakes (or muffins) and more, who has an online boutique called Du Japon et des Fleurs [11]. Read her comments about this bento (in French) here [12]. Félicitations Solène!
7th: The beautifully executed and colorful Spring Momiji Bento by the supremely talented Sherimiya (Sheri) of Happy Little Bento [13] Read her blog post about this bento [14]. Congratulations Sherimiya!
8th: I just love this bento, which comes from Norway via Spain and is created by Erasmus (love that nickname too!), and the story behind it. Read about it here [15]. Congratulations Erasmus!
9th: This sunny, very spring-like bento comes from France, and is by Nathalie. Read her comments about this bento here [16]. Félicitations Nathalie!
And coming in at 10th: This abundant, yummy looking family picnic bento by Hypothermya [17]. Read her comments about this bento here [18] and here [19]. Congratulations Hypothermya!
(Check out the poll results on this page [20].)
Prizes and more
All of the top 10 winners will receive a great prize from Bento&co [21]. Plus, Thomas of Bento&co has announced [22] that everyone who sent in a photo for the contest will receive a 20% discount coupon to use in their store.
In addition, our three youngest entrants - Lydia [23], Elsa [24] and Corentin [25] - will be getting a special prize from us :).
Thank you to everyone who participated, by entering a bento or voting. It has been a fantastic event…I hope we can repeat it next year!