| OK, gang. It's time for some fun. I am so impressed with all of the scenes I see posted, especially during our Open Forums that I am holding a contest to challenge your creative talents.
I've established 3 categories and you can take one photo featuring one or more dolls in a diorama-type setting. You have more than a month, guys, so I want to see lots of participation. Each category is pretty wide open, and it's fun to try and create something to fit one of the three themes...that's the challenge! You can enter in one, two or all three categories, but if you are chosen as a winner, you can only win one prize.
One winner will be chosen in each category to receive a 35th Anniversary Barbie vintage reproduction (Blonde or Brunette) in her signature black and white striped swimsuit complete with original-design replica box.
One grand-prize winner will receive:
- A 35th Anniversary Barbie
- A set of 2 matching pink Barbie 'Dream Store' counters/display cases with interchangeable display pieces for showing off jewelry, hats, accessories, etc., so you can make a great store diorama. These pieces are from the '70s or '80s, but are also great for customizing for a super chic boutique. The photo below shows just a blue one, but the winner gets 2 pink ones and the display fixtures.
- Other cool surprise goodies.
Judging will be done by the Diva Admins, Audrey of DivaDetails and myself. On Tuesday, June 26, we'll have special contest threads where we'll ask you to post your entry depending on the category you are entering in. Just look for the contest threads and post your photo there with your photo's title, your screen ID and e-mail. There must be at least 3 entries in a category for judging to take place. If there is not, then we'll group entries from different categories together to award first, second and third place prizes, in addition to the grand prize. Make note that although this is a Diorama Discussion Contest, your photos need not be of an entire room or diorama, but merely a vignette that serves as a backdrop to showcase your dolls. But, if you want to show an entire room, feel free to do so. Use whatever props are needed to capture the theme, but be sure to use some props because it IS a Diorama Discussion Contest... no stressing, just fun!
Category 1:
HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR - a luxurious penthouse, a backstage dressing room, an elegant premier party, dining at a supper club, a night at the Oscars, Poolside in the Hollywood Hills, lunch downtown or something else...you decide!
Example: Vero at the Hollywood Cast Party
Isha at the Oscars
Category 2:
INTERNATIONAL STYLE - A Japanese tea room, an Indian palace, a Parisian sidewalk cafe, on a tropical island beach, a ski lodge in St. Moritz... let your imagination travel!
Example: Kyori at the Sushi Bar
Isha visiting her native country
Category 3:
BEAUTIFUL BOUDOIRS - Elegant, modern, victorian, romantic, whatever setting your dolls likes best, show us where your dolls primp and relax.
Example: Vanessa in her Parisian Penthouse boudior
Kyori in her asian boudoir (this photo could also work in Category 2)
OK, even if you don't NEED the prizes, I hope you'll participate for the fun of it. And, as you could guess, winners will have their photos posted in the Diorama Divas gallery at the top of the page!
And, although next week is not a Diorama Discussion week, we hope to bring you another great feature as a special treat. Stay tuned. |
