Contributing Member ClayB Posted December 21, 2007 Author Contributing Member Report Posted December 21, 2007 Ok, I guess I have decided to extend the contest deadline until December 30. That gives everyone 2 more weekends (and one of them is after Christmas) to carve thier oak leaves. Hope that helps. Clay ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
SCOUTER Posted December 21, 2007 Report Posted December 21, 2007 Clay, I wouldn't sweat the deadline issue, I am sure that this is the first of many "contests". I think it's a fantastic idea! Competition drives people to better themselves and try things they normally wouldn't have. In the future you could have different subjects like another leaf, a certain animal or flower... For some contests you might like a people's choice vote or having a member donate a prize. Anyway you do it I am sure it will get people off the couch and into the shop (or kitchen). I like the idea of Shorter deadlines (less then a month) because it forces me to make time and "get er done" =) I can't wait to see the entries... Thanks again Clay!
Contributing Member Regis Posted December 21, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted December 21, 2007 Clay, This deadline issue is not so important but, by the same token, some will find reason to miss the next one and some will miss every deadline. Why not ask how many will "commit" to an entry if you delay 15 or 30 days? For future ones, I like Scouter's idea of shorter deadlines (when the subject is reletively simple). Then, you either jump in and patrticipate, or not. I tooled mine on odd shaped scraps of leather. And after reading some of the discussion here and other posts, I think I should have at least faded out to some type edge or frame or toward some end product. I think this is great experience especially for those of us that have never submitted work into any guild or show. Competition grows every participant's skill and knowledge (even the big kids). And, this was a good way to start the ball rolling reguardless of the particular deadline or prizes. I looked forward to seeing the various designs and tooling as well as how mine compared (on the same subject). God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Ambassador The Major Posted December 21, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted December 21, 2007 Ok, I guess I have decided to extend the contest deadline until December 30. That gives everyone 2 more weekends (and one of them is after Christmas) to carve thier oak leaves. Hope that helps. Clay THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have really been wanting to enter, but have been so swamped with my Christmas orders, I have not been able to think about this. So thank you again Clay! Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Members Oscar B Posted December 21, 2007 Members Report Posted December 21, 2007 Well sent one, but do not know if it made it through. With the longer time line will try to get another one done. Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it."
Moderator Johanna Posted December 21, 2007 Moderator Report Posted December 21, 2007 Oscar- the pics came through. WOW. If we had an award for "most creative entry", I'd be nominating you! Johanna You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Roger Posted December 22, 2007 Report Posted December 22, 2007 well.. i wasn't gonna get in on this but, all this talk inspired me to drop everything and tool some oak leaves up this morning. hope you like!
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