I know… I am late. But RL has not been kind to either Robin nor I. Stuff happens, life goes on.
But we have LOTS of entries, enough to make me think I may do this next year with a different theme.
Now here is the idea. You vote for your favorite banner. You can leave comments on the Project page. And if one spurs a writing idea, please let us know!!!! After the contest is done, there will be the banners with the artist’s cards. That is when you get the chance to grab these awesome banners for your stories.
I know there is a couple I look forward to seeing if anyone takes and am anxious to read…. And I admit there is one that I am telling myself so freaking firmly that I have enough stories in my queue. But…. No….
So please go on, vote for the best banner, the banner on the top of the post is the link to the contest. The contest is open until the 20th. After that, it will be open season on the banners.
No, this is not a writing Challenge. I am not sure I am up to dealing with that at this time.
But, My mind wouldn’t let it go when I was watching tutorials on photoshop. I ended up making a banner that made me think of a way to have a challenge that will be for the purpose of challenging others that normally are not shown on this site as much.
Banner Makers.
Yes, I am Hosting a Contest for Banner makers to enter into. I am hoping the banners will inspire writers to do a story on them.
The theme is Steampunk. You must have one item in it that is considered Steampunk in it to qualify that is NOT the Font. I have an example below which contains a Clockwork horse that qualifies as the Steampunk idea. I figured it would be a different idea that might allow those of us to stretch our mental muscles.
Depending on the outcome of this will determine if there will be more Banner contests.
This is open to all, with the hopes that you will inspire others. All fandoms are welcome, or generic people that can be replaced later if the banner is adoptable. Which will be an option for the ending. You get bragging rights. I’m sorry I can’t offer more, but all banners will be linked back to the artist’s choice of a site with their Author card, and if the banner is adopted, to that site. The rules will explain more of how, what, and the other questions you have, hopefully. The top banner is linked to the challenge page. Any other examples from me will be added, and since I am using banner making to get me back to being able to sit in front of the computer, I will be endeavoring to make more examples. And, no my examples are NOT eligible for the contest, but they are up for adoption.
Just remember, I am trying to make it where we inspire more stories period. If you get inspired by your banner, you are more than welcome to let me know so that I can mark it taken at the end of the contest.
I am excited to see what the banner makers that take up this gauntlet can come up with!!!!
So Sorry everyone. I had no idea what was happening until it was way too late to do anything about it. And even then it took me until a week and a half ago to admit I needed more help than I was getting. I got it and I am finally getting to where I actually wanted to be on the computer.
I didn’t even really want to play games or anything. I was thrilled on the days I got out of bed.
If anyone else is going through Depression, please know you do get out of it and are able to breathe once again. It has taken me a long time, as well as this being one of the worse episodes that I ever went through. Luckily, M and I talked daily about it, with me letting him know when he needs to do to help. It is one of the hardest things I ever done, but thankfully, he listened.
One of the things I was suggested, was to pick up a new hobby, so I am learning to sew. My mom was a seamstress, so she is the one teaching me. I am 41 years old, and I am just now learning how to sew. My thing though, is I like household items more than clothes. She already signed me up for a Quilting Class, and I am currently learning to sew a Roman Shade and Valance. Thank Goodness my mom knows how to do these things since we had to scrap the pattern and make our own. Sadly, we forgot to buy regular needles… So guess what I will be buying this coming weekend?
Enough about me, here are the results for the contest:
1st Place:
2nd place was close. Literally, only 3 votes separated them!
Thanks again for those who entered. I will not be hosting a 3rd Quarter contest due to the depression. I will be working forwards to the Christmas one, so be on the lookout for that one.
And huge thanks to those who wrote to me during the time I was battling depression, your words helped me more than you know. Now I am off to hopefully sleep since I have appointments to run Grandma to. Have a blessed day, and thanks again.
If you have been a part of the Kittyinaz’s Group, you have already seen the banners. As well as my goof that I fixed.
But now is your chance to read, review and VOTE!!! You have 10 days to Vote on what story you think is the best. There will be a first and Second place in this contest.
Click the banner to be taken to the contest.
Also, for those following along on the voting in the group, that chooses the next story for me to work on, (hopefully soon since I am getting tired of being 1) side tracked with drama, 2) Tired from weird insomnia bouts, 3) I wanna work!!!) it is now being tied for 2nd place. A reminder, that you can vote MORE than one time. I purposely made that a choice as well as allowing my readers to add any stories I may have missed (I found the Edge story was missing!). IT’s kinda funny to see the stories move up and down the list. A late entry of the Mummies made by Star is now on the list and moving slowly up. I had no idea anyone enjoyed it that much!
So enjoy this, wish for rain for me, so that I don’t need to mow the lawn and can work. Since I got maybe 3 hours last night, I am going to be crashing soon.
As some of you may know, today starts the buildup for Amazon Prime Day which is on July 10th. (And I am apologizing ahead of time for no pics, but I am stopping in the middle of getting some stuff done so I can work on my computer!)
Thanks to the Krazy Coupon Lady, I have some information I can share with you. And yes, the links I have here, are for me to get credit, cause, well I need it! Also, by the way, the Krazy Coupon Lady is great for those who want to save money, but have someone else do all the work. And though her name says coupon, she is more about how to save you money without needing to cut coupons. She looks for sales, like for Old Navy, Carters and so on. She is as in love with Target as I am, so it really helps me!!
Here we go:
Sign up for a FREE 30-day Prime Trial to gain access to the sale. Then cancel if you want to.
Yes, you can really get it for free, and take advantage of the great deals. Plus, if you use my link (Hint!) I get extra credit for Prime Memberships. (every bit helps!!)
Get $10 for streaming your first video or movie by July 7th.
Follow the Krazy Coupon Lady to get “Up to the minute” information on Prime Day Deals.
She has an App, that I use all the time. Also, I get emails with the great deals on them. I often pass them on to my family. It really does help me, as well as telling when there are great deals!!! She also tells you HOW to get the deals.
Shop a day early (July 9th) and view deals that will be on July 10th!
Just click “Upcoming” to see what deals are coming up.
Sign up for Paribus and get Amazon gift cards when your shipments arrive late.
If any of your Amazon Prime shipments arrive even one day late, Paribus will negotiate with Amazon to get you either a free month of Prime or $10 Amazon gift card.
Add Lightning Deals to your cart before the sale is live.
They are called Lightning Deals for a reason. These things sell out FAST. So if you want the deal, click it in your basket, and be ready to check out with 1-click to get the deal.
Shop through Alexa for exclusive (and better!) deals.
Just ask, “Alexa, what are your deals?”
Take Advantage of the daily deals featured from today to the 9th.
Today is Alexa voice shopping
July 6th is Amazon Music
July 7th is Amazon Prime Video
July 8th is Everyday Essentials
July 9th is Amazon Reading.
For more information (since I only highlighted her blog on this) please visit this page: 18 Amazon Prime Day Tips You Need to Know. As I mentioned, I have been using her and noticed some awesome deals that I have taken advantage of through her. And again, She gets all the credit for researching this, I am just sharing her post on it for my wonderful readers!
As for the chapters and the writing contest, I am working on the banners. You guys submitted some awesome stories, so I am trying to stretch my banner skills to showcase your stories! I already learned one technique that I suspect will be handy other times also! I am off to finish cleaning, then mowing the grass since I am up early. Then I will be in the nice cool office working after all that. If I don’t need a nap!!
Here is the link again for me to get credit for your shopping at Amazon. Remember, it does NOT cost you a single penny, or even a halfpenny!
http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=kittyinaz-20 The Kittyinaz-20 part is what gives me the credit, so look for it when you open the site up at the top, after that it will disappear, but as long as you don’t leave the site, you are good.
Writing Contest Entries are due tomorrow at midnight!
No worries if you are not finished. I already granted one extension.
If you have sent in an entry and have not received the confirmation of it, please let us know. We just checked the emails just now…
Hope to see what you guys have for me!
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