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deviantART BirthdAy CSS Contest!

Journal Entry: Sat Aug 29, 2009, 11:52 PM
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Guys, I'm in such a bittersweet mood right now. I'm ecstatic that this journal design was the winner of ~whttigrluvr's contest, but THIS WAS THE ONLY ENTRY. Do you know what that means? While I am now the proud owner of a new dA shirt, a Fella plushie, 2 years and 7 months worth of dA subs plus some wicked features, I shouldn't be the person who won it all.

My point is this - just because a lesser-known deviant hosts a contest, that doesn't mean to say that there aren't some hella awesome prizes that can be won. Seriously, LOOK AT THAT LIST!

I honestly have so much praise for ~whttigrluvr right now - unlike most contests that only have one or two entries and prizes are withdrawn, he's decided to award them anyway. Thankyou so much for this hun, I really do appreciate it. :heart:

Now, the way that I found out about this contest was through `ginkgografix's journal, then through #eCSSited's contest page.

Is it that people don't have time to create entries for contests right now? Or that there wasn't enough time given>? Or is it just that a lesser-known deviant was holding it... There wasn't enough interest, and I don't know, it's actually kinda disappointing. :(

PLEASE don't get me wrong. I am so very thankful that things have turned out well, but I would have loved to have not been the only person who entered this. I've posted a poll here to suss out what you guys think of lack of contest entries: [link]. If you have time to vote, or even leave a comment expanding a bit, I'd really appreciate it. =)

Anyway, in happier news, I shall post a photo of my awesome new Fella and shirt when I receive them. :evillaugh:

:lmao:

I have two more comments to make, then I promise I'll leave you guys to enjoy the rest of your weekends.

1. I have signed up at a gym. Yes, me. Those who know me know that I have been wanting to do this for a while, but due to lack of drive, I have never done it. I start on Monday - wish me luck! :giggle:

2. I'm the proud owner of a ticket to the Soundwave Festival in February next year. Check out the bands I'll be making you guys jealous with here: [link] ;P

3. PROJECT INSPIRE IS LIVE!!! CHECK IT OUT NOW: #ProjectInspire There will be some awesomesauce new stuff up on that account very soon, and so far we've been blown away with the amount of support given. You guys make me so happy. :happycry:

Talk to you guys again soon! :heart:

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Ok, so `ginkgografix posted a journal in the last day about a contest that ~whttigrluvr is hosting, and because I'd been meaning to make a dA-themed journal skin for AGES, I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to kick it into gear!

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9 features for 9 years. :party:

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I just needed to see how this one sits. Testing area only, guys! :D

I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! :heart:


  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: All Time Low
  • Reading: My print design article!
  • Watching: Bleach
  • Playing: The Sims 3
  • Eating: Lunch
  • Drinking: Water
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:iconred-bananas:
You would've won anyway, the CSS is awesome. D:<

I don't really understand it, to be honest. Getting a theme always felt easier than trying to come up with a concept on my own, to me that is. :V

Maybe it's that the majority of the people who can make CSS's are busy doing other things, and the people who want to enter but don't know how to just doesn't feel that it's worth the trouble of learning it all. D:

Idno. >>
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:iconkaotickell:
:tighthug: :love: Thanks hun!

I may have an idea, but I'm gonna have to plan some more. I think it could turn out really well if it works! :excited:
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:iconred-bananas:
Awesome, do tell. o:
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:iconkaotickell:
What if I made up a template of sorts - all the coding would be completed, but people had to design their images to fit?

Silly idea? Or could it work?
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:iconred-bananas:
Hmm.. how would you make sure that the image did fit?
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:iconkaotickell:
I think I'd have to give dimensions and a drawing of exactly where those shapes would go... like a template of sorts.

Or, maybe just provide a zip file with all the sizes that can be used, plus one big one that would be how the journal would look? I dunno. It's probably still a little while off :giggle:
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:iconred-bananas:
Hmm, sounds complicated. I'm sure you'll find a good way of doing it though.
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:iconkaotickell:
Yeah, it's nothing urgent right now :giggle: I'll take care of it in a few months - but the idea's been written down so it's all good lol
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:iconblacksatechi:
Hey, I think you would have stood an awesome chance to win even if you had tons of competition. Ya got skills. =p

But I see your points. :/
It really sucks that people can't be motivated to enter a contest.
I think it can be a great source of motivation.
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:iconkaotickell:
:heart: Thankyou hun.

It can be! That's why I love entering so much. =)
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