The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: NovelNerd on August 05, 2015, 04:19:29 PM
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It's actually not my birthday just yet, but it will be Saturday. :P I've decided to set up a little photo contest since I haven't had one in ages! I think the last one was over a year ago, and that's just been such a long time. Normally they run along the lines of pony photo contests, but I want to do something different this time. Although ponies are welcome as well. Instead we're going to have a pet birthday photo contest! Ponies can be included and would be adorable, but I think a pet version will be fun. Anyway, let me get on with the specifics.
Contest Theme
Birthday with the critters! This can be any types of pets (just warn me about snakes and spiders before I look because they do frighten me and have to mentally prepare myself >_<), because I don't want to be pet prejudice. It can be the pets having their own birthday or however you want to do it. I don't care if you have a pony birthday party with a pet crashing it or whatever you want to do. It just has to fall into the pet theme.
Dates
Submission open: 8/5/15 - 9/8/15 That gives over a month after my birthday!
Judging:9/8-9/13 and winner announced sometime after that
Prize shipping: TBD, but I do always send out the boxes
Anyone that has been in my contests before know sometimes I'm slow as anything getting stuff out, but it gets there.
Rules
1. You may only submit one picture for consideration and it must have animals somehow involved with a birthday party. It must be suitable for the the Arena and follow TOS
2. You may submit extra photos to show other sides of whatever scene you create if you wish, but I need to know which one I'm looking at for your submission.
3. You need to be able to fit all the standards expected for trading/buying on the arena, since I cannot send presents to people that are outside of that. Sorry!
4. The gifts will be shipped free of charge to you, but that does mean I pick the cheapest method possible. U.S. members do get tracking and those outside the U.S. I take a picture or scan the receipt.
5. I'm not a photographer by any means, anyone that looks at my pictures can see they are awful! I typically pick five (depending on entry amount) that I think are awesome and then have a 24-48 hr poll where the Arena members pick their favorite from those five. The one with the highest votes is the winner. Hooray!
5. I'll add if something comes up, but I think I'm good on it for now.
Prizes & Places
Right now I'm working on making some plushies for other people, but I have lots of extra material and intend to make some more ponies. These guys come from the G1 pattern and are not made with embroidery since I lack a machine. I'm also working on some pony rat hammocks that would of course be equally fun for ferrets and others I'm sure. I'll get pictures when some are done. I should have a few done in a couple weeks at least. :P
I'll only be giving out a prize for first place and then I do a prize for the person that participates the most in the thread with conversation and keeps it going. That person I pick all on my own there is no voting.
I think I have everything so lets get to having pet parties! :birthday: :party:
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yay! I love your contests (even if I have yet to participate).
How ironic, I'm attempting to decorate a room for a birthday party next week... and I planned on having my doggie dress up for said birthday party. ;) Gosh I dunno if she'll sit still for a picture with a party hat on her head though.
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This sounds like fun! I may participate if I can find my camera! I can't wait to see other photos.
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Ahhhh! This is my kind of picture contest :P. But I'm not sure if I can get my animals to sit still! Haha
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Ahhhh! This is my kind of picture contest :P. But I'm not sure if I can get my animals to sit still! Haha
Me too! I have two pets, a black cat who doesn't photograph well and a gerbil who never stops moving!
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This sounds great, and what a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!
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This sounds like a really fun idea for a contest. Hopefully my lab puppy will sit still long enough for a picture! :lol:
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Aww come on guys! If I can get my rats to take pictures and my hyper poodle you can all do this! ;)
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Aww come on guys! If I can get my rats to take pictures and my hyper poodle you can all do this! ;)
Lol I didn't say I wouldn't try! I just said I'm not sure they'll sit still haha
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Aww come on guys! If I can get my rats to take pictures and my hyper poodle you can all do this! ;)
Lol I didn't say I wouldn't try! I just said I'm not sure they'll sit still haha
You need pet wranglers! Meaning your partner and then some treats. Eventually mine submit to the torture and food. :P
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Aww come on guys! If I can get my rats to take pictures and my hyper poodle you can all do this! ;)
Lol I didn't say I wouldn't try! I just said I'm not sure they'll sit still haha
You need pet wranglers! Meaning your partner and then some treats. Eventually mine submit to the torture and food. :P
Hahaha mine have literally zero training. They definitely perk up when treats are mentioned, but that makes them even less likely to stay still! Haha
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Aww come on guys! If I can get my rats to take pictures and my hyper poodle you can all do this! ;)
;) you've obviously haven't met noodle
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Sounds cute! I'll have to try to figure out something fun with my crew.
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I still say it can be done. :P
I have to sew a harness for Cobi this weekend. He gnawed through his the other day. :pout:
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Have fun on your birthday :)
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Neato! I'll have to find some time to get the greyhound photo ready. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON!!
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Thanks guys!
Lol I've had friends taking me out all week for my birthday. It's been fun, today is b day time though so visiting family for lunch and going out to party tonight. ;)
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My noodle is sleeping >) I feel like now is the perfect time to do something to her. I don't have a party hat for her yet though. dang.
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Lmao, throw streamers on her and put a beer bottle near her mouth, snap a picture and run. Silly animals partying late at night! :P
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lol, that would be quite fitting -- she looks passed out 80% of the time (lazy bulldog) ;) party hang over.
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I showed her a balloon this morning, I forgot how much she hates them. (Although I think most of the hatred comes when they are filled with helium). She clearly was unhappy with me... however she didn't want to move off the bed.
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lol how cute! She is only sad the party is over. :P
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Bumping because we need more birthday fun in here! Come on guys!
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Bump
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Come on guys!
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Come on guys!
I would love to enter, but I don't have any pets :(
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We had a little party over the weekend and my dog wasn't into it (I think she was in pain). We were able to snap a polaroid with a little hat on her head. And she also helped herself to cake when no one was looking . :x if only I was thinking, I could of taken her picture next to her mess she made on the floor
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Bunny it's the thought that at counts!
Aww BP I'm sure that would have been an adorable picture! The one you have though is still cute! I'm surprised this hasn't picked up with more photos but I guess it won't be difficult to pick a winner. :lol:
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Bunny it's the thought that at counts!
Aww BP I'm sure that would have been an adorable picture! The one you have though is still cute! I'm surprised this hasn't picked up with more photos but I guess it won't be difficult to pick a winner. :lol:
;) I'm surprised too.
I love pets, and parties so I was hoping on more discussion-- lol
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cake? what cake? when does @Maddie's party start?
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cake? what cake? when does @Maddie's party start?
So sweet ;)
Your avatar matches the theme too!!
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cake? what cake? when does @Maddie's party start?
So sweet ;)
Your avatar matches the theme too!!
LOL my daughter loves to dress our hound up, and the hound lets her :P
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Wee I love it! The hound isn't the only one that loves cake. Mmmm <3
Lol my dogs like to wear sweaters and get all excited when I tell them it's time to put them on. :lol:
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Dang guys, almost the deadline and only two entries? Come on everyone!
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Well just a few days left!
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Wee I love it! The hound isn't the only one that loves cake. Mmmm <3
Lol my dogs like to wear sweaters and get all excited when I tell them it's time to put them on. :lol:
My girl loves sweater weather too :) just a couple more weeks! I like to buy sweatshirts at Goodwill and alter them to fit her. She has a big chest and a skinny waist....I'm very jealous.
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I didn't forget you guys! Sorry bee crazy busy, but I'm getting something together for both of you. :)
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Dang I totally forgot about this!
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I didn't forget you guys! Sorry bee crazy busy, but I'm getting something together for both of you. :)
::throws confetti::
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Darn...I missed it. Well happy super belated birthday anyhow!!! :biggrin:
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just realized my photos haven't been working lately, so I'm trying to fix them :(
here's Brooke in a sweatshirt I altered to fit her.
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Totally on-topic since DD is wearing MLP pajamas LOL Brooke is so patient with all of the dress up the two of them play--Brooke is wearing DD's old Crayola crayon Halloween costume.
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