botanical stills

challenge 29: tendrils

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:15:32 GMT

challenge info:

o1) please use only the images below (not similar ones from elsewhere).
o2) you can use whatever brushes and textures you like, as well as text, but you must use one of the images below as the basis of your icon.
o3) no animation.
o4) entries close on friday the 31st of july at 7pm a.e.s.t.
o5) you may submit up to three different icons.
o6) entries will be screened.
o7) please submit the url for your entry as well as the icon, like so:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/esso/windblown%20song/inttdstl07.png

challenge 28: winners

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:00:44 GMT

sorry for the late posting!
i'll put the next challenge up early to make up for it :)

first place went to:

by chiffonwings

second place went to:

by endlessdeep

third place went to:

by endlessdeep

best use of colour went to:

by tiger_tyger

best crop went to:

by fruity_taste

mod's choice went to:

by miracleofmercy

challenge 28: tie breaker

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT

we have a record number of ties this week!
plese vote below and help to break them...

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View Poll: #1226508

challenge 28: voting

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:47:50 GMT

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View Poll: #1226008

challenge 28: reminder

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:21:24 GMT

hello, my lovelies! don't forget to get your entries in for challenge 28: dandelions.
you have just under 24 hours, and submissions go HERE ♥

challenge 28: dandelions

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:53:44 GMT

time to make a wish or two?

challenge info:

o1) please use only the images below (not similar ones from elsewhere).
o2) you can use whatever brushes and textures you like, as well as text, but you must use one of the images below as the basis of your icon.
o3) no animation.
o4) entries close on friday the 18th of july at 7pm a.e.s.t.
o5) you may submit up to three different icons.
o6) entries will be screened.
o7) please submit the url for your entry as well as the icon, like so:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/esso/windblown%20song/inttdstl07.png

challenge 27: winners

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:19:39 GMT

first place went to:

by fruity_taste

second place went to:

by peace_bloom

third place went to:

by fruity_taste

best use of colour went to:

by peace_bloom

best crop went to:

by chiffonwings

mod's choice went to:

by miracleofmercy

challenge 27: tie breakers

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:08:17 GMT

we've got ties up the wah-zoo this week! please help us break them by voting below...

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View Poll: #1218623

challenge 27: voting

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:25:52 GMT

please vote for three icons in the first category, and one in each subsequent category.
do not vote for any icon that you made yourself.

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View Poll: #1217646

challenge 26: winners

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:02:06 GMT

first place was a tie between:

by miracleofmercy

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by chiffonwings

second place went to:

by tiger_tyger

third place went to:

by miracleofmercy

best use of colour went to:

by chiffonwings

best crop was a tie between:

by 50mm

and

by chiffonwings

mod's choice went to:

by miravisu

challenge 27: cherries

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:50:51 GMT

mmmmm - delicious!

challenge info:

o1) please use only the images below (not similar ones from elsewhere).
o2) you can use whatever brushes and textures you like, as well as text, but you must use one of the images below as the basis of your icon.
o3) no animation.
o4) entries close on friday the 4th of july at 7pm a.e.s.t.
o5) you may submit up to three different icons.
o6) entries will be screened.
o7) please submit the url for your entry as well as the icon, like so:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/esso/windblown%20song/inttdstl07.png

challenge 026: voting

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:19:46 GMT

sorry these are late - the weekend went a bit mad!
please vote for three icons in the first category, and one in each subsequent category. do not vote for any icon that you made yourself.

eta: due to an unfortunate disqualification, there are now only 23 entries. please ignore the extra options in the poll.

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View Poll: #1213137

challenge 026: final reminder

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:09:36 GMT

hi petals.
don't forget to enter the foxgloves challenge!
you have about 10 hours left :)

challenge 26: extension

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:28:27 GMT

i'd like to see some more entries in the foxgloves challenge before we go to the vote, so i am extending it until friday the 27th of june.
you can enter HERE.

challenge 025: winners

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:27:00 GMT

first place went to:

by peace_bloom

second place went to:

by autumnjoy

third place went to:

by quirkycharm

best use of colour went to:

by peace_bloom

best crop went to:

by ruafair

mod's choice went to:

by endlessdeep

challenge 026: reminder

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:02:27 GMT

hello, petals. this is your reminder to enter the current challenge: foxgloves.
we currently have six entries, so we need lots more! :)
get your entries in HERE ♥

challenge 026: foxgloves

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:00:49 GMT

these flowers remind me of country cottage gardens. old fashioned and beautiful.

challenge info:

o1) please use only the images below (not similar ones from elsewhere).
o2) you can use whatever brushes and textures you like, as well as text, but you must use one of the images below as the basis of your icon.
o3) no animation.
o4) entries close on friday the 20th of june at 7pm a.e.s.t.
o5) you may submit up to three different icons.
o6) entries will be screened.
o7) please submit the url for your entry as well as the icon, like so:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/esso/windblown%20song/inttdstl07.png

challenge 025: tie breaker

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:58:59 GMT

we seem to be needing two rounds of voting every week! :)

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View Poll: #1205142

challenge 025: voting

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:50:48 GMT

yet another week with lots of beautiful icons - you guys never cease to amaze me with your creativity!

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challenge 025: violets

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:15:02 GMT

my mum had a little vase of these sweeties in her window sill when i went to visit her yesterday - they're so pretty and cheerful!

challenge info:

o1) please use only the images below (not similar ones from elsewhere).
o2) you can use whatever brushes and textures you like, as well as text, but you must use one of the images below as the basis of your icon.
o3) no animation.
o4) entries close on friday the 13th of june at 7pm a.e.s.t.
o5) you may submit up to three different icons.
o6) entries will be screened.
o7) please submit the url for your entry as well as the icon, like so:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/esso/windblown%20song/inttdstl07.png

challenge 024: winners

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:03:55 GMT

first place went to:

by chiffonwings

second place went to:

by autumnjoy

third place was a tie between:

by chiffonwings

and

by fruity_taste

best use of colour was a tie between:

by quirkycharm

and

by miravisu

best crop went to:

by peace_bloom

mod's choice went to:

by ruafair

congratulations, everyone - it was a tough week, with heaps of stunning entries!
the next challenge will be posted shortly ♥

challenge 024: voting

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:13:26 GMT

another great turnout, and more amazingly beautiful icons!
vote for your top three in the first category, and one in each subsequent category.
do not vote for any icon that you made yourself.

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View Poll: #1200803

challenge 024: reminder

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:02:49 GMT

hello, my sweeties! this is just a reminder to get your entries in for the current orchids challenge.
we have 10 beautiful icons so far, and i'd really love to see some more!
get your entries in HERE.
♥

challenge 024: orchids

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:47:02 GMT

i love these flowers - so delicate, so elegant...

challenge info:

o1) please use only the images below (not similar ones from elsewhere).
o2) you can use whatever brushes and textures you like, as well as text, but you must use one of the images below as the basis of your icon.
o3) no animation.
o4) entries close on friday the 6th of june at 7pm a.e.s.t.
o5) you may submit up to three different icons.
o6) entries will be screened.
o7) please submit the url for your entry as well as the icon, like so:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/esso/windblown%20song/inttdstl07.png

challenge 23: winners

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:29:58 GMT

first place went to:

by endlessdeep

second place went to:

by chiffonwings

third place was a tie between:

by chiffonwings

and

by endlessdeep

best use of colour went to:

by chiffonwings

best crop went to:

by miravisu

mod's choice went to:

by quirkycharm

congrats to everyone who entered. the next challenge will be posted shortly.

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