Mini Man Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I convinced the volunteers that are judging the contest that this would be fun... they are very stressed out right now. There are so many wonderful entries that it's hard to choose just three. It's going to be a long day for them for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Sending them happy thoughts and a cyber shipment of an assortment of Dunkin Donuts and a couple boxes of Joe! Believe me, we all feel for them..Are they getting hazard pay? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Dean, (your honor) Will they be sequestered until they make a decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerOdyssey Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 There is some SERIOUS competition here. I especially loved Morticia and her inverted heart arbour... Lovely. @Intrinsicat--I used the same rosin they sell at craft stores to create fake water for plant vases. They keep it in the floral section at michael's.. it comes in two parts that need to be blended and then poured. In order to get the fish to float close to the surface in 'layers', I poured a bit, let it harden for a day, placed my first fish down there, poured more over him, let that harden, and then placed the final koi on top of that layer, and poured it over him. I put the water lilies on top of that while it was still fairly gel-like, so I didn't have to use any glue. The rosin was about $8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 There is some SERIOUS competition here. I especially loved Morticia and her inverted heart arbour... Lovely. @Intrinsicat--I used the same rosin they sell at craft stores to create fake water for plant vases. They keep it in the floral section at michael's.. it comes in two parts that need to be blended and then poured. In order to get the fish to float close to the surface in 'layers', I poured a bit, let it harden for a day, placed my first fish down there, poured more over him, let that harden, and then placed the final koi on top of that layer, and poured it over him. I put the water lilies on top of that while it was still fairly gel-like, so I didn't have to use any glue. The rosin was about $8 Oh! thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I used the same rosin they sell at craft stores to create fake water for plant vases. Thanks very much! Someone else had mentioned clear caulk, which is what I was going to use, but I was afraid it might not solidify enough in a big area. I'm off to Michael's for rosin! THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Walmart has it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 yes i used clear chaulking for my entry. i painted the bottom blue and then spread the chaulking over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerOdyssey Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm a wally world snob... I refuse to shop there! :: I am so amazed at some of these submissions; you are all giving me a complex! OMG.. Steve in PA; Jackie, and Kathy B's EXTREMELY imaginative ski-lift. I'm blown away. Amazing job everyone. BRAVO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Jenny - how well does the caulking solidify? How thick do you think you could go before it isn't going to harden? I might have to try both!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 its kind of rubbery when it dries. i swirled mine around to kind of look like tiny waves. and it took about 24 hours to completely dry. I didnt do mine really thick. just enough to give it texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Man Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Will they be sequestered until they make a decision? Yes they were, but now the decisions are in. Though I won't list the winner until tomorrow, I have some good news to announce! The judges felt too restricted with picking three winners based on originality, so they have added three additional prizes for the following: Best Photographic Composition - $50 Gift Certificate at the Greenleaf Company Store Best Floral Arrangement - $50 Gift Certificate at the Greenleaf Company Store Best incorporation of a Greenleaf Dollhouse - $50 Gift Certificate at the Greenleaf Company Store There is also a discussion of entry gift, but you'll have to check back tomorrow for more info about that. We had a lot of fun here today looking through all the pictures, so I thank you all for sharing your fantastic entries! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Wow, Dean, that's fantastic! And I hope you have a special prize lined up for each of the judges ... they deserve one after spending the day wading hip deep in creative juices!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 That is really great! Not surprising though--it is hard to pick just three as the best. Thanks again Dean and all the judges!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 wow dean that is SOOO cool!! oh man i cant wait to see the winners!!! thank you so much for everything! im so excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 The judges deserve special recognition for going "above and beyond the call of duty" with this one! I have at least ten favourites - each of the 36 entries is beautiful in its own right. So glad we didn't have to choose! Dean, you have proven once again that YOU ARE THE BEST!! Thanks for all that you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm sure that everyone will agree that the judges deserve a prize also. How about a day off work with pay to get their heads back on straight!! There is no way I could have made that decision! Now I guess there's 36 people who won't sleep until tomorrow (lol) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjacksgurl Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 More prizes!!!! More chances!!!!! More recognition!!!! More...more....more!!!!! This is fantastic.....I know I could not narrow it down to three...there are too many way too different gems in that gallery. Your staff are awesome Dean for making the tough decisions....and you are the greatest for having this contest to perk everyone up!! Now........is it midnight out there yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerOdyssey Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 How awesome that they wanted to spread the joy!! I said it before in another post, and I'm going to say it again here, because I really mean it. I ADORE this community. I am part of many groups online, but this one really surpasses the others in supportive, kind, imaginative, wonderful people. I guess it's a miniaturist thing. Dean... Judges, you guys rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Good luck everyone!!! I think everyone is a winner! I loveddddddddddd them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Poor judges. I tried to pick and there was no way I could choose just 3. Glad to hear about the additional prizes. Dean is very generous and so are his helpers!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 What a wonderful way to bring in Spring with MORE prizes! Dean, you and the Greenleaf staff deserve an ovation . . . I don't know how you all do it! You're wonderful! Thank you for all you do . . . and then some!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 How exciting! I'm starting to feel like I'm in a reality show - the part where the announcer comes in and throws another monkey wrench out - although in the case of Greenleaf it's always good news! :wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Dean and judges, I bow down in homage before you, for making such difficult decisions, for adding more categories, and for being just generally awesome. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I agree with Teresa. You're the best, Dean and all the staff who worked with you on this project. Everyone did a superb job on their arbors, they are all beautiful. Good Luck to everyone who participated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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