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Monday, 27 May 2013

DT THROWDOWN AT SMEARED & SMUDGED

Ah, Beloveds !! ... The sisters of darkness at SMEARED & SMUDGED FORUM hath again set forth Challenge #5 to all who toil in Design Teams for other Masters and Mistresses. They doth challenge us to bring forth our most accomplished works and do battle against each other.



Forsooth - such cunning a theme was laid down this time by the Victors of the last Challenge..... Us at QTR.... YaY... and the Challenge hath been dubbed "TOOTH & CLAW".
The Minions of The Master hath risen again to the quest and hath produced fineries that doth astound the eye.
Feast thine eyes thusly.......






If thou hast a hankering to enter such a Quest, thou must compete in Teams of 3 under the title of thy masters' realm and, having submitted thy creation, thou shalt be judged by thy peers and votes cast. The Victors shalt choose a Theme of their liking for the next Challenge, and receive accolades from the vanquished and a fine Banner to display within thy Realm.

So, I bid good fortune to all other adversaries.

So don't forget... go HERE to cast your VOTE for your fave DT in the Throwdown Challenge.

** Forget ye not that thee may still enter QUEST 21 at QUOTH THE RAVEN...... ANYTHING "POES" until 5th JUNE 2013.

MIDWAY REMINDER & CANDY ALERT !!

Beloveds - herewith doth we find ourselves midway twixt the allotted time for thy current QUEST.
For thine inspiration I offer thee a re-visit of a work I produced for the sisters of darkness that doth name themselves SMUDGY ANTICS. 'Twas for a Quest akin to 'Movies' if memory doth serve me rightly, and the image doth illustrate the eerie tale by The Master.... "The Cask of Amontillado". (Image by IKE - available from Smeared Ink). Shouldst thou wish to read the sorry tale - it abideth HERE.


Thou hast until 5th JUNE to enter thy creations in QUEST 21....Anything POES.
Placeth thy creations at Mr Linky on the Blog Post below :-D 


Now - The Master hath seen that the Beloved Followers are in number - 94. This hath pleased him greatly and much excitement and elation doth reign within his Realm with his Minions that the magic number of 100 draws near !!!
He is busy as we speak preparing a worthy Prize - to be hailed when the esteemed and prized Followers doth reach that number :-D




Wednesday, 8 May 2013

QUEST 21 - ANYTHING 'POES'

Sweet Followers,
How our hearts doth sing at the growing numbers of awesome creations that hath been submitted for the delectation of The Master.
Such wonders - tho it doth cause much consternation in the choosing of a Victor  for Quest 20. Forsooth 'tis a much testing task but a Victor hath been decided - all hail to............................FIONA
Take thee thy Badge of Honour
                                                            

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Hail thee also the Top 3 as chosen by The Master (in no particular order)...............CROMS,JULIA and KEREN
Plucketh thee also thy Badges of Honour to be displayed proudly within thy realms.

                                                            
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And now, onwards to thy new task - Quest 21 ..... 'ANYTHING POES'.
Thou canst fashion anything which thy heart desires.. but remember ye that thy offering MUST be related to Edgar Allan POE to be considered worthy of being chosen for the Prize. Bring ye not thy fluffy, smushy if it not be POE !!!

Without further ado, I give the the offerings as made by the Minions of The Master to whet thine appetite...



Hie now and create - to return in one moon's full passing on 5th JUNE 2013 for thy next task and the Victors of the aforementioned Quest.

To the Victor shall be awarded this Prize..



It pleaseth The Master that thee leaveth thy offering here (In the interest of fair play - NO BACKLINKING)
and mayhap a sweet annotation to bring succour to The Master, who very much enjoys thy discourse.

Collection closed on 13th JUNE 2013 at 1700 hrs GMT

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

AH !! THE JOY OF VICTORY

Beloveds,
What joyous news I doth bring thee............... the Minions of The Master hath soundly thrashed all opponents in the DT THROWDOWN CHALLENGE #4 at SMEARED & SMUDGED, and they hath been awarded this righteous Badge in celebration.
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Since they hath won the aforesaid Challenge, the Minions were given the accolade of choosing the Theme for the next Challenge and they hath chosen.... TOOTH & CLAW.
Mayhap, thou dost hath a hankering to partake of such delights..... if so, then hie ye hence to Smeared & Smudged Forum afore the 27th May and enter ye thence with thy Team. :-D

I must fly hither now and prepare the way for The Master's new QUEST which doth arrive herewith on 9th MAY.
Salutations Beloveds xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

SMEARED AND SMUDGDED DT THROWDOWN.


Ah Beloveds ! The sisters of darkness at SMEARED & SMUDGED FORUM hath set forth a Challenge to all who toil in Design Teams for other Masters and Mistresses. They doth challenge us to bring forth our most accomplished creations that hath been subjected to transformation, so that they doth appear to be that which they are not. The Challenge hath been dubbed "Leather and/or Lace". Forsooth - such a cunning theme was laid down by the Victors of the third such Challenge -  the fair Minions of the Haunted Design House.
Fi !!! How they doth strive to test us, yet the Minions of The Master hath risen to such heights and hath produced fineries that doth astound the eye.
Feast thine eyes thusly............................








Lest ye hath a hankering to enter such a quest, thou shalt compete in teams of 3 under the title of thy masters' realm and having submitted thy creations thou shalt be judged by thy Peers and votes cast, whereupon the next victors shalt chose a theme of their liking for the next Challenge, and receive the accolades of the vanquished. Thou shalt then receive a fine Banner to display within thy Realm.

Good  fortune to other adversaries :-)

* Don't forget you can still enter Quest 20 at QUOTH THE RAVEN - PICK ANY 3 *

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

QUEST 20 - PICK ANY THREE

Beloveds - we are most pleased and exhaulted by the growing throngs that doth both Follow The Master and submit offerings for his delectation :-)
We thank you all and this past Quest gave us great consternation in the choosing of the Victor.
After much mulling and cogitation the Victor is....................Anna Lilja
Take thee thy Badge of Honour and be so kind as to furnish details of thy Realm to beloved IKE who shalt furnish thee with thy Prize..
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Hail thee also the Top 3 as honoured by the Master in no particular order and accept great thanks for thy offerings. Take thee also thy Badges of Honour.........Chris/CS Designs, Fiona Randall and Didos

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And now, prepare ye for thy new Quest. The Master hath provided thee with a fine list of articles beseeching to be transformed into creations of such divine glory that may be humbly offered for his perusal.
Choose thee ANY 3 items and create something which doth please thy artistic hankerings :-) But remember - thy offering MUST be related to Edgar Allan POE to be worthy of attaining the Prize. 
Bring ye not thy slushy and mushy if it be not related to POE in some instance, for thou shalt not be rewarded.

RAVEN
RIBBON
EDGAR ALLAN POE
LACE
SCARLET
METAL
STITCHING
FLOWERS
FEATHERS
SKULLS
CATS


Now - I give thee the makings of the Minions of The Master to whet thine appetite and to spur thee on in thy endeavours.

IKE
will be posting later

Gaze thee now upon the Prize The Master hath bequeathed for this Quest.....


Hi now to return in one month's full passing on 8th MAY 2013, when a new Quest shall be given thee.

It pleaseth The Master that thee leave thy offering below with the Imp of Linkishness. In the interests of fair play NO BACKLINKING
Collection closes 8th MAY 2013 at 1700 hrs GMT.

Monday, 25 March 2013

DT THROWNDOWN CHALLENGE

Ah Beloveds ! The sisters of darkness at SMEARED & SMUDGED FORUM hath set forth a Challenge to all who toil in Design Teams for other Masters and Mistresses. They doth challenge us to bring forth our most accomplished creations that hath been subjected to transformation, so that they doth appear to be that which they are not. The Challenge hath been dubbed "FAUX FINISHES". Forsooth - such a cunning theme was laid down by the Victors of the first such Challenge -  the fair Minions of the Haunted Design House.
Fi !!! How they doth strive to test us, yet the Minions of The Master hath risen to such heights and hath produced fineries that doth astound the eye.
Feast thine eyes thusly............................

(Using IkesArt image - POE CAT)



Lest ye hath a hankering to enter such a quest, thou shalt compete in teams of 3 under the title of thy masters' realm and having submitted thy creations thou shalt be judged by thy Peers and votes cast, whereupon the next victors shalt chose a theme of their liking for the next Challenge, and receive the accolades of the vanquished. Thou shalt then receive a fine Banner to display within thy Realm.

Good  fortune to other adversaries :-)

* Don't forget you can still enter Quest 19 at QUOTH THE RAVEN - ANYTHING 'POES' *