Blend Challenge

New Maintainer

my_heart_chases — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 11:42:34 GMT

OK everyone! We have a new maintainer, virginhuntress, & she's amazing. I'm very excited because she's allowed me to stay on as a co-maintainer, so expect a few challenge every once in a while from me. <33 I love you guys. Thanks for understanding!!

Important Update

my_heart_chases — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 08:06:15 GMT

So... We all knew it was coming, didn't we? I'm giving blend_challenge away. Why you ask?

`, I was hospitalized for a suicide attempt not very long ago and am still healing.
`, My best friend moved out on me the other night and we aren't on very good terms at the moment. We've been inseparable since 1998.
`, I'm engaged!
`, I've got a house with my fiance and no Internet still.

So, please... Comment here with a link to examples of your graphic work, your age, how much time you spend on the Internet, any other challenges/communities/webpages you may run. Thanks guys! I hate to do this and I'm really going to miss it, but we all move on eventually right? It's not fair to leave blend_challenge like this. <33 Thanks!

Kelly Clarkson Blend Entries

my_heart_chases — Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:14:20 GMT

Added 2 entries on September 30th at 12:13 PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 12

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

KELLY CLARKSON CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 15TH (TECHNICALLY THE 16TH...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

Alexis Bledel Add Effects Entries

my_heart_chases — Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:48:37 GMT

Added 1 entry on September 30th at 12:11 PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 7

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

ALEXIS BLEDEL CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 15TH (TECHNICALLY THE 16TH...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

Kelly Clarkson // Blend Challenge // #39

my_heart_chases — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 15:03:36 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE THE PICTURES PROVIDED!

Challenge #39
Featuring: Kelly Clarkson (Pop Star: American Idol Winner)
Start Date: Wednesday // September 8th
End Date: Wednesday // September 15th (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 39-KellyClarkson.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: 20
Pictures From: (AtPictures.com & others)

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com

Alexis Bledel // Add Effects Challenge // #38

my_heart_chases — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 14:52:52 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE THE PICTURES PROVIDED!

Challenge #38
Featuring: Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls)
Start Date: Wednesday // September 8th
End Date: Wednesday // September 15th (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 38-AlexisBledel.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: 3 (choose one to add effects and text to!)
Pictures From: (AtPictures.com & others)

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com

Lindsay Lohan Awards

my_heart_chases — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 14:06:46 GMT

A huge thanks to Jara for making the awards for both challenges! <33

Breathtaking Goes To: aery

Beautiful blend. I love the softness to it and the text is lovely and matches well.

Gold Goes To: graphics_

I really like the color combination you used on this blend and overlay on the blend also.

Silver Goes To: heartwire

This blend is really simple, but I really think you did a great job on the blending.

Bronze Goes To: antlermoose

The coloring on this is really pretty and I like the size of the blend. Great job.

One Of A Kind Goes To: sparkee_markee

This blend is simple, but I can tell that you did do some effects on it. I like the size, and the pictures you chose... Great job.

Charisma Carpenter Awards

my_heart_chases — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 13:57:45 GMT

VIEWERS CHOICE HAS NOT YET BEEN POSTED!

A huge thanks to Jara for making the awards for both challenges! <33

Gold Goes To: aery

I love the effects you used on this blend... It's breathtakingly lovely. <33

Silver Goes To: mrsotown

I like the overlay on this blend and the text... Great job.

Bronze Goes To: ohdramatize

The text is my favorite part of this blend... I love what it says and I love the way you did it. Nice!

Charisma Carpenters Add Effects Entries

my_heart_chases — Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:08:05 GMT

Added 1 entry on August 28th at 4:59PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 5

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

CHARISMA CARPENTER ADD EFFECTS CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 18TH (TECHNICALLY THE 19TH...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

Lindsay Lohan Entries

my_heart_chases — Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:07:18 GMT

Added 4 entries on August 28th at 5:06 PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 9

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

LINDSAY LOHAN CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 18TH (TECHNICALLY THE 19TH...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

UPDATE

my_heart_chases — Thu, 26 Aug 2004 15:22:54 GMT

Hey everyone... I had a dramatic event in my life and I ended up in the hospital for a couple of days. It'll be awhile (only a couple of days I hope actually) until I get back on track and then I promise an update. The challenges will remain open until I post the winners. I'm sorry for any problems this may cause, and thanks for being understanding. <3

Lindsay Lohan // Blend Challenge // #37

_epilogue — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:37:14 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE THE PICTURES PROVIDED!

Challenge #37
Featuring: Lindsay Lohan (Freaky Friday & Mean Girls)
Start Date: Wednesday // August 11th
End Date: Wednesday // August 18th (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 37-LindsayLohan.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: 17
Pictures From: (AtPictures.com & others)

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com

Charisma Carpenter // Add Effects Challenge // #36

_epilogue — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:20:43 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE THE PREMADE BLENDS THAT HAVE BEEN PROVIDED!

Challenge #36
Featuring: Charisma Carpenter (Angel & Buffy)
Start Date: Wednesday // August 11th
End Date: Wednesday // August 18th (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 36-CharismaCarpenter.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: 2
Pictures From: (AtPictures.com & others)

This is a Add Effects challenge! Choose one of the two blends provided and add any effects, colors, text, brushes, stock photos, etc. that you want. :D Be creative!

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com

Rose McGowan Awards

_epilogue — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 15:53:40 GMT

VIEWERS CHOICE HAS NOT YET BEEN POSTED!

I'm very disappointed with the turnout... The blends I received were amazing, but I only received five! Please, more participation on the next challenges?

Gold Goes To: lotr4eva

I really like the way you made the blend so soft and the border is really nice too... The text matches Rose really well also.

Silver Goes To: dinkylorenzo

I really like the theme you used on this blend... Very original.

Bronze Goes To: insatiable_jrt

This is a simple blend, but some of the effects are really nice. I like the outline you used around Rose and the saying matches really well too.

Honorable Mention Goes To: lilbethiez

Really cute text. I also like the way you did the black and white with the red. Great job.

Honorable Mention Goes To: leeann_marie

The idea to this blend is very unique, with the Rose Red/Rose White thing. Creative.

Rose McGowan Viewers Choice

_epilogue — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 15:52:14 GMT

Go to this entry (here) and choose your favorite blend.

View Poll: Which Rose McGowan Blend Is Your Favorite?

Rose McGowan Entries

_epilogue — Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:13:26 GMT

Added 1 entry on August 11th at 5:11PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 5

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

ROSE MCGOWAN BLEND CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 10TH (TECHNICALLY THE 11TH...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

Rose McGowan // Blend Challenge // #35

_epilogue — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 16:53:04 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE PICTURES I PROVIDE OF ROSE MCGOWAN!

Challenge #35
Featuring: Rose McGowan (Charmed)
Start Date: Tuesday // August 3rd
End Date: Tuesday // August 10th (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 35-RoseMcGowan.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: 8
Pictures From: (all over...)

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com

John Cusack Awards

_epilogue — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 15:55:34 GMT

Since I only got four entries total, I know that the next challenge wouldn't work. So... I'm going to give the award that won Viewers Choice the Gold award and just call it even... The next challenge will be something totally different.

Gold Goes To: luna_mistress

You did a really great job with this layout... I love the brushes you used.

John Cusack Layout Viewers Choice

_epilogue — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:40:26 GMT

Go to this entry (here) and choose your favorite blend.

I also need more votes for last challenges Viewers Choice, which was Paris Hilton. Go here to vote.

View Poll: Which John Cusack layout is your favorite?

John Cusack Layout Entries

_epilogue — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:41:01 GMT

Added 2 entries on July 27th at 5:34PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 4

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

JOHN CUSACK LAYOUT BLEND CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 22ND (TECHNICALLY THE 23RD...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

John Cusack // Layout Challenge // #34

_epilogue — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 19:39:15 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

NEW AFFILIATES:

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE ANY PICTURES OF JOHN CUSACK THAT ARE NOT FROM MOVIES!

Challenge #34
Featuring: John Cusack (Say Anything)
Start Date: Wednesday // July 14th
End Date: Thursday // July 22nd (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 34-JohnCusack.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: --
Pictures From: (Anywhere you like.)

This is a layout challenge, but the layout has to be of John Cusack! You can use pictures from any of the sites listed below (or anywhere else you want), but they have to be actual pictures and not from movies. The layout must be 600 x 275 pixels (the total size that includes the border must add up to this) and it must have a border. Please include the following text on the header: Blend_Challenge John Cusack Challenge #35. This does mean that the next challenge will be John Cusack also, but it will be movie pictures. Any questions? Just ask!

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com

Some Webpages You Could Visit For Pictures:

*- Getty Images
*- Sugar High Scans
*- Sweet Release Scans
*- Phase One Scans
*- Absolutely Celebrity Network
*- The Actress Archives
*- atPictures.com
*- Celebrity Picture & Movie Gallery
*- From The Corner Of Your Eye Scans
*- Hollywood Heat
*- Scantastic
*- Starnickel
*- Sparkling Diamonds
*- TAoD
*- Thru A Lens Scans
*- Zero-Consequences.net
*- Pin-Up Toons
*- Star-Image.org
*- Fever Of Fate
*- Starpulse

Paris Hilton Awards

_epilogue — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 19:19:15 GMT

VIEWERS CHOICE HAS BEEN POSTED!

Breathtaking Goes To: renegade

I love everything about this blend! It's beautiful... The brushes, the text, it's fabulous. Great job.

Gold Goes To: princess2k19

You did a really great job of blending these together... The colors are really nice, and it's a fairly simple blend, without being too boring.

Silver Goes To: lovecrossed

This blend seems really carefree and it just suits Paris really well... Plus, you chose my two favorite pictures! :)

Bronze Goes To: wicked_words

This blend has a really soft nice feel... The brushes look good, especially on the right hand side. I think the 'So Scandalous' text is cute too.

One Of A Kind Goes To: ish_gibbor

No one can deny that this is one of a kind. I love this blend!

Honorable Mention Goes To: dinkylorenzo

This is really soft, beautiful, and I love the border. Very nice.

Viewers Choice Goes To: ish_gibbor

Well deserved!!!

All Participants

Thanks for all your fabulous participation!

Paris Hilton Viewers Choice Poll

_epilogue — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 18:41:50 GMT

Go to this entry (here) and choose your favorite blend.

View Poll: Which Paris Hilton blend is your favorite?

Paris Hilton Entries

_epilogue — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 16:31:28 GMT

Added 11 entries on July 14th at 8:36 PM. All entries I have received have now been posted.

Total Number Of Entries (so far): 15

New Affiliate(s):

My entry is only for Viewers Choice.

ENTER CHALLENGE HERE!

PARIS HILTON BLEND CHALLENGE WILL END AT MIDNIGHT ON THE 28TH (TECHNICALLY THE 29TH...)

Click on the preview to see the full blend.

Paris Hilton // Blend Challenge // #33

_epilogue — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 21:38:43 GMT

NEW LAYOUT IS UP!!!

DO NOT COMMENT ON WHICH BLEND IS YOURS UNTIL AFTER THE CHALLENGE IS DONE!!!! There is a reason why this is anonymous.

YOU MUST LABEL YOUR BLEND CORRECTLY!!! AND SEND YOUR NAME AND LJ USER NAME IN THE E-MAIL!

Make sure to comment in this entry to make sure that I got your blend. :)

Remember, any blend is allowed (anti or fan). Please upload your blend to your own server if you have one. I don't have a lot of space to upload all of your blends, but I can if you don't have any other way. Try onlinerock.com for free webspace. Make sure to e-mail me your entries! NO COMMENTS! LiveJournal does not always send me comments. AND YOUR BLEND MUST HAVE THE CORRECT FILE NAME!!!

NEW CHALLENGE!

YOU MAY ONLY USE PICTURES I PROVIDE!

Challenge #33
Featuring: Paris Hilton (The Simple Life)
Start Date: Tuesday // June 21st
End Date: Tuesday // June 28th (or until I post the winners...)
File Name: 33-Paris.jpg/gif/png
Total Number Of Pictures: 15
Pictures From: (Various)

Click on the picture you want and it will take you to the larger version.

E-mail all entries to: ljblendchallenge@yahoo.com