Thursday, October 17, 2013

Miniature Halloween Challenge!

One of the things I love about the dollhouse miniatures blogging community is the occasional friendly blog challenge. Read through my reading list of blogs that I follow and I haven't seen any for Halloween yet this year, so maybe that just means that it's my turn to host one. ^_^

I don't have much time for miniatures this month, so I'm just going to have to enjoy the hobby by encouraging you guys. This is a really informal challenge, so don't go crazy with it, just have fun!

(And this isn't a requirement, but if you're reading this and want to post a link to this challenge on your blog/sidebar so more people will see it, I would really appreciate it.)

Here's how it works;

1. Make a miniature scene for Halloween.
-You can make miniatures, buy them, re-purpose stuff you have lying aroung-Use whatever you want.
-Scale does not matter, but your work has to clearly be in miniature.

2. Take a picture.
-You can keep your work, we all just want to see it.

3. Leave a comment for me at the bottom of THIS POST, where I can find it.
-I need your name/screen name,
-a link to the photo you want me to post,
-and a link to your blog or website (if you have one)

4. I will make a super special Halloween post displaying all of your wonderful work.

No prizes or anything, this is just for fun. ^_^
-If you needed an excuse to make something for Halloween-You've got one now.
-This is a great way to advertise your blog/website-links will be publicly posted under your photo.
-And if you aren't a miniature artist, but maybe want to give it a try, this is a great no pressure way to start.

DEADLINE: Sunday October 27th. 
----Edit since even I am running late, I will definitely accept late entries.
I'm in New York, so remember that there's a time difference if you live somewhere else, if you live west of here, get your entry in early. I will accept entries if they're a little late, but on time works sooo much better.
I plan on having the entries all posted by the 30th. 1 photo/entry per person, please.

And a quick note about Copyright (I'm a designer, I can't help it);
By giving me any photos/info to post on my blog, A). You are guaranteeing that it is your work to post and in good faith I will post it as such. B). You are giving me permission to use your photo/entry on my blog. Aside from back linking to the Halloween post in the future, or otherwise using post content like any responsible blogger would, I'm not going to use your work without further permission. You will be credited for your work, and you remain the Copyright holder of your scene design and the photo that you took.

That said, this is the internet, so you are more than welcome to add a watermark to your photo-Just don't make it so distracting that we can't enjoy your work.

For some mini inspiration, here is a photo of my entry for Mini Mod Pod's Halloween Challenge last year;


You've still got about a week, so get creating!
Can't wait to see what you guys come up with. ^_^


11 comments:

  1. Im in and I will post my photo on my blog :) thanks for the challenge its just what I need to get my *** in gear

    Hugs
    Marisa

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    1. That's part of the plan. ;)

      Glad to hear you're joining in Marisa!
      Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

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  2. Hi Kyle,
    I'm Lenore from Rare Rabbits Designs. I heard about your contest and thought I'd give it a try. So here's my entry that I've posted on my blog.
    http://www.lenoreangela.blogspot.ca/2013/10/bride-of-frankenbunny-throws-party.html

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    1. Hi, Lenore!
      Thanks for joining in on the challenge! ^_^

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  3. Hi Kyle, thanks for taking a look at my entry! I made it especially for your Halloween challenge. =:0)

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  4. Hey, Emily from Emi's Bakery here!
    Here is my entry http://emisbakery.deviantart.com/art/Miniature-Halloween-table-2013-408999597

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  5. Hi Kyle,
    Thanks for hosting this challenge! Here is a link to my photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miniaddictions/10501961383/
    My blog is http://miniaddictions.blogspot.com/
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  6. I played around late night ;P Here is my entry!

    https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hA6SBnzumf8/Um8saDxnAYI/AAAAAAAADYY/1ELo5GJIBsQ/w545-h408-no/DSCN7662+%25281024x791%2529.jpg

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