Sorry for the delay on these. Also sorry that they're not terribly creative =(

( here ya go =) )

[x] Save to your own computers.
[x] Enter Challenge #160!

( winners this way!!! )

[x] Congrats to you all!
[x] Banners are me, I also have some from past challenges to post tonight
[x] Enter Challenge #160!

Here are the results from Week 223...


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Two texture sets: one script texture set (700x400) and another grunge type texture set (800x600).


Located here @ crimson_iink

On Saturday the 14th at 4AM UTC/GMT we will be upgrading the operating system of our network load balancers to a newer version, one that will allow us to use both CPUs! Nifty, because multiprocessing is nice.

Since we have 2 load balancers, the plan is to upgrade 1 at a time, and there really should be very little impact to our website. Hopefully you won't notice a thing and I'll get to go back to the hotel and watch some wonderful late night infomercials.

We've got a lot of exciting projects coming up for 2010 and we're hoping that we'll be able to deliver them all to you, that you will find it useful/cool/lovely and then you will use the site even more. Behind-the-scenes work like this will give us the capacity to handle the anticipated traffic, so expect a few more maintenance windows especially in the beginning of next year as we've got some neat ideas to improve performance around here! We had the recent 30-45 minute outage yesterday due to one of our logging databases filling up disk space -- not so great design coupled with my human error in handling the initial problem -- and it looks like we're going to finally have some resources to eliminate stuff like that. I can't wait!

As usual, I will be updating status.livejournal.org before and after, just in case you are not able to reach our main website during the work.

18 misc. icon textures




HERE at midnight_road

Link and rules

just a reminder to get your Narnia iconage in!  We currently have one person entered and more would be faboo!!

You know the drill, everybody! ;P

Which of these two icons do you like best?

1.

or

2.

Download Here @ kiochan

Banners for forest_star, sparkly_cracker, mata090680, and dance_the_dance.

( banners )

20 Anna Popplewell icons
(part of multifandom post)



see the rest of them@my journal

Emma Watson



more HERE at compound

+ Credit haggard or compound
+ Don't hotlink, please save to your own server.
+ Do not edit my graphics
+ Comments are ♥!

base:

(congrats, narniacmr

theme:

you may only use each image once

[x] Make up to 3 icons for each the base and theme challenge, for a total of up to 6 icons.
[x] You may only use each base once.
[x] For the themed challenge, use only the pictures provided
[x] No restrictions on brushes/textures... etc.
[x] Icons must follow rules set out in the userinfo.
[x] Don't forget to include a URL with your entries.
[x] Icons must remain anonymous until results are posted.
[x] Any questions, feel free to ask! (the userinfo is also very helpful)
[x] Have fun! ♥

[x] Your icons are due by Sunday, November 15th by 5:00PM EST.

Here's the poll for WEEK 223. The results will be posted on Wednesday around 7pm... Good luck everyone! And remember:



( vote here )

preview


- none are bases (unless stated)
- i'd love suggestions on icon themes
- comments are love, nominations too
- no hotlinking, please credit
- resources | bases | icons | textures

here @ shalowater

96 The Stepford Wives icons

 •  • 

here @ my LJ 

If you're one of these Winners for the Actor Challenge of Week 221, come take your Banner :)

lumiscious
qioui (x2)
farfadine
lastyearswishes
planetgal471

( Come take it here )

CONTESTANTS: 02
Actor Submissions: 04
Capt Submissions: 03
Text Submissions: 03


Please remember to read the rules carefully for each challenge, because they vary depending on what they call for. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Also, we nominate all winning icons to hp_awards. If you do not want your icons to be nominated, you need to say so when you submit your entries !


( challenges behind the cut )


If you have ideas for a future challenge, drop a line in our suggestion box! Also, please help us by adding to the community resources !

download here / miyouri

( +3 big textures packs )

sixwordstories
Whether you're in the mood for a creative challenge or you're short on time or attention span, this semi-addictive community is perfect for those who find flash fiction way long. Once you get the hang of it, you won't be able to stop. The prince turned into a frog. The girl ran home to mother. Tough to write. Easy to read. It's a double threesome of fun.

dailyfoodie
Delicious, ambitious, and occasionally nutritious dishes make for an eclectic, all-you-can-eat feast. Whether you're searching for recipes for your next dinner party or you're jonesing for a late-night brownie fix, your cravings are sure to be well sated. A warm and inclusive community that welcomes all orientations, from carnivores to vegans, from gourmands to junk-food junkies. Guaranteed bias-free, food-positive, and pan-epicurian.

our fab banner-maker this week will be narniacmr - thanks, hun!! ( winning iconage )

( VOTE AWAY! )

[x] Vote for THREE in EACH category, in order of preference
[x] Vote fairly; don't vote anonymously; dont vote for yourself
[x] Challenge #160 up later by untapdtreasure!

14 - Harry Potter Girls (OotP / HBP)
+ One wallpaper

1 Wallpaper
14 Icons

8 demi lovato
13 jonas brothers
29 harry potter and the sorcerer's stone
30 UP

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS
(starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey,...)
Challenge Deadline: Sunday, November 15th, 6 pm GMT
Challenge details and pictures behind the cut.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM NOW ON YOU MAY SUBMIT UP TO THREE ICONS FOR EACH CHALLENGE! (Thanks for giving your opinions at the poll!)

( No goats. No glory. )

ENTRY COUNT: 0

4 textured winter backgrounds.

[001-010] Emily Blunt
[011-016] Rupert Grint
[017-029] Daniel Radcliffe
[030-054] Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone, Nikki Reed & Kellan Lutz @ Glamour UK
[055-058] Nikki Reed
[059-103] New Moon
[104-146] Skins

TEASERS


There is no place like home when you got no place to go. @ tomorrowbleeds

PICKING : Round 81 - 3 Batches

This is not where you vote! Please click on the icons below to be taken to that icon maker's full batch of icons and vote for your favorites there. Thanks ^.^

Reminder to Makers with submitted batches: You can invite your friends to come and pick out their favorites! :D And please glance at the sample icons and vote in as many batches as you'd like. The more who vote in as many batches as they're comfortable with, the better.


Rules

• State your 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st choices in that order by commenting on the same entry where the icons are displayed. Here is the code for voting, copy and paste into comments.
  <b>5th Pick: #00</b> Reason. <b>4th Pick: #00</b> Reason. <b>3rd Pick: #00</b> Reason. <b>2nd Pick: #00</b> Reason. <b>1st Pick: #00</b> Reason.



• Be certain to give your reasons for picking these icons above all the rest. Brief comments are fine, but should be something more insightful than, "It's so pretty!" Try something like, "Your use of coloring in this icon really grabbed my eye."



• Feel free to vote for as many different batches of icons as you'd like, but you may only vote once per batch.



• Flaming and obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated. Please treat all makers and fellow voters with respect.

Voting ends Friday, November 13th at 8:00PM CST.

( Pick Their Best )