Week 86
*waves*
Its good to be back! This week's challenge will be extended until Tuesday because of the overlap with this week and because of New Year's... Anywho, good luck and let me know if you have any questions :D
CONTESTANTS: 29
Capt Submissions: 41
Hunt Submissions: 35
Spec Submissions: 31
Text Submissions: 25
Please remember to read the rules carefully for each challenge, because they vary depending on what they call for... If you have any questions, please comment separate from your entry post and I will get back to you asap!
Also, we nominate all winning icons to hp_awards. If you do not want your icons to be nominated, you need to say so in your entry post!
Capture Challenge: The Sorcerer's Stone
Click on the thumbnails to open the fill size image in a new window.
Rules of the Capture Challenge:
* You may use only the pictures provided above.
* No blending with outside pictures.
* Text and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Hunt Challenge: Mood Icons (idea from alexia_drake)
I think there's over 130 moods on LJ: Embarrassed, Flirty, Grateful, Intimidated, Jealous, Nervous, Pissed off, Silly, etc.
Your job is to come up with an icon resembling one of those moods... It might be helpful if there was some sort of text denoting what mood it is, but it is by no means required... Basically, I just want to see LOTS of emotion!
Rules of the Hunt Challenge:
* You may use any picture you find, but it must be a scene/character from the Harry Potter movies.
* Blending, Text, and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Special Challenge: Mary GrandPré art
Yeah, I know, wtf a "special" challenge... Because I feel like it!
You can do anything with you want with these, as long as you use art by Mary GrandPré. If you don't know where to find it, click here to view some good ones.
Rules of the Hush Challenge:
* You may use only art by Mary GrandPré.
* Selective blending: you may only blend with other GrandPré art (no caps or anything like that).
* Text and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Text Challenge: "What's This?" from The Nightmare Before Christmas (suggested by xdracoxfanx1)
[I know its a little late for a Christmas song, but I haven't been around to use it :p]
What's this? What's this?
There's color everywhere
What's this?
There's white things in the air
What's this?
I can't believe my eyes
I must be dreaming
Wake up, jack, this isn't fair
What's this?
What's this? What's this?
There's something very wrong
What's this?
There are people singing songs
What's this?
The streets are lined with
Little creatures laughing
Everybody seems so happy
Have I possibly gone daffy?
What is this?
What's this?
There are children throwing snowballs here
instead of throwing heads
They're busy building toys
And absolutely no one's dead
There's frost on every window
Oh, I can't believe my eyes
And in my bones I feel the warmth
That's coming from inside
Oh, look
What's this?
They're hanging mistletoe, they kiss
Why that looks so unique, inspired
They're gathering around to hear a story
Roasting chestnuts on a fire
What's this?
What's this?
In here they've got a little tree, how queer
And who would ever think
And why?
They're covering it with tiny little things
They've got electric lights on strings
And there's a smile on everyone
So, now, correct me if I'm wrong
This looks like fun
This looks like fun
Oh, could it be I got my wish?
What's this?
Oh my, what now?
The children are asleep
But look, there's nothing underneath
No ghouls, no witches here to scream and scare them
Or ensnare them, only little cozy things
Secure inside their dreamland
What's this?
The monsters are all missing
And the nightmares can't be found
And in their place there seems to be
Good feeling all around
Instead of screams, I swear
I can hear music in the air
The smell of cakes and pies
Is absolutely everywhere
The sights, the sounds
They're everywhere and all around
I've never felt so good before
This empty place inside of me is filling up
I simply cannot get enough
I want it, oh, I want it
Oh, I want it for my own
I've got to know
I've got to know
What is this place that I have found?
What is this?
Christmas Town, hmm...
Rules of the Text Challenge:
* You must use at least three (3) consecutive words from the lyrics provided above.
* No words, other than the text we provide, will be acceptable in your icon(s).
* The text/font you use in your icon must be clearly legible... see examples here.
* You may use any picture you find, but it must be a scene/character from the Harry Potter movies.
* Blending, Text, and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Rules of the House:
* All icons must be 100x100 and under 40k in gif, jpg or png format.
* Remember to include the URL and the SRC when posting (see the example below).
* Try to keep all your challenge icons under ONE post, labeling which ones go to each contest.
* DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 2nd 2007! @ 8pm central time zone. (since Monday is New Year's Day)
* Unsure of the time difference? Compare time zones here.
Example of Submitting Icons:
Capture Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84cap--rlf_2583.gif
Hunt Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84hunt--lairy_fights1.jpg
Hush Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84hush--lairy_fights1.jpg
Text Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84text--gamma_wow.png
Also, if you have ideas for a future challenge (lyrics in particular), drop a line in our suggestion box.
Its good to be back! This week's challenge will be extended until Tuesday because of the overlap with this week and because of New Year's... Anywho, good luck and let me know if you have any questions :D
CONTESTANTS: 29
Capt Submissions: 41
Hunt Submissions: 35
Spec Submissions: 31
Text Submissions: 25
Please remember to read the rules carefully for each challenge, because they vary depending on what they call for... If you have any questions, please comment separate from your entry post and I will get back to you asap!
Also, we nominate all winning icons to hp_awards. If you do not want your icons to be nominated, you need to say so in your entry post!
Capture Challenge: The Sorcerer's Stone
Click on the thumbnails to open the fill size image in a new window.
Rules of the Capture Challenge:
* You may use only the pictures provided above.
* No blending with outside pictures.
* Text and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Hunt Challenge: Mood Icons (idea from alexia_drake)
I think there's over 130 moods on LJ: Embarrassed, Flirty, Grateful, Intimidated, Jealous, Nervous, Pissed off, Silly, etc.
Your job is to come up with an icon resembling one of those moods... It might be helpful if there was some sort of text denoting what mood it is, but it is by no means required... Basically, I just want to see LOTS of emotion!
Rules of the Hunt Challenge:
* You may use any picture you find, but it must be a scene/character from the Harry Potter movies.
* Blending, Text, and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Special Challenge: Mary GrandPré art
Yeah, I know, wtf a "special" challenge... Because I feel like it!
You can do anything with you want with these, as long as you use art by Mary GrandPré. If you don't know where to find it, click here to view some good ones.
Rules of the Hush Challenge:
* You may use only art by Mary GrandPré.
* Selective blending: you may only blend with other GrandPré art (no caps or anything like that).
* Text and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Text Challenge: "What's This?" from The Nightmare Before Christmas (suggested by xdracoxfanx1)
[I know its a little late for a Christmas song, but I haven't been around to use it :p]
What's this? What's this?
There's color everywhere
What's this?
There's white things in the air
What's this?
I can't believe my eyes
I must be dreaming
Wake up, jack, this isn't fair
What's this?
What's this? What's this?
There's something very wrong
What's this?
There are people singing songs
What's this?
The streets are lined with
Little creatures laughing
Everybody seems so happy
Have I possibly gone daffy?
What is this?
What's this?
There are children throwing snowballs here
instead of throwing heads
They're busy building toys
And absolutely no one's dead
There's frost on every window
Oh, I can't believe my eyes
And in my bones I feel the warmth
That's coming from inside
Oh, look
What's this?
They're hanging mistletoe, they kiss
Why that looks so unique, inspired
They're gathering around to hear a story
Roasting chestnuts on a fire
What's this?
What's this?
In here they've got a little tree, how queer
And who would ever think
And why?
They're covering it with tiny little things
They've got electric lights on strings
And there's a smile on everyone
So, now, correct me if I'm wrong
This looks like fun
This looks like fun
Oh, could it be I got my wish?
What's this?
Oh my, what now?
The children are asleep
But look, there's nothing underneath
No ghouls, no witches here to scream and scare them
Or ensnare them, only little cozy things
Secure inside their dreamland
What's this?
The monsters are all missing
And the nightmares can't be found
And in their place there seems to be
Good feeling all around
Instead of screams, I swear
I can hear music in the air
The smell of cakes and pies
Is absolutely everywhere
The sights, the sounds
They're everywhere and all around
I've never felt so good before
This empty place inside of me is filling up
I simply cannot get enough
I want it, oh, I want it
Oh, I want it for my own
I've got to know
I've got to know
What is this place that I have found?
What is this?
Christmas Town, hmm...
Rules of the Text Challenge:
* You must use at least three (3) consecutive words from the lyrics provided above.
* No words, other than the text we provide, will be acceptable in your icon(s).
* The text/font you use in your icon must be clearly legible... see examples here.
* You may use any picture you find, but it must be a scene/character from the Harry Potter movies.
* Blending, Text, and Animation are allowed.
* You may submit up to two (2) icons.
Rules of the House:
* All icons must be 100x100 and under 40k in gif, jpg or png format.
* Remember to include the URL and the SRC when posting (see the example below).
* Try to keep all your challenge icons under ONE post, labeling which ones go to each contest.
* DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 2nd 2007! @ 8pm central time zone. (since Monday is New Year's Day)
* Unsure of the time difference? Compare time zones here.
Example of Submitting Icons:
Capture Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84cap--rlf_2583.gif
Hunt Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84hunt--lairy_fights1.jpg
Hush Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84hush--lairy_fights1.jpg
Text Challenge:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/wizard__icontest/winners/w84text--gamma_wow.png
Also, if you have ideas for a future challenge (lyrics in particular), drop a line in our suggestion box.