May Photo Contest - ROCKIE WINS!

[Leah]

Well, shoot! I accidentally deleted the poll when I was trying to close the topic and, no matter what I did, it wouldn't let me restore it. In any event, here are the results: Photo #2 "What? This ISN'T the way you wear a hat?" won the contest. Congratulations, Rockie and Laura - Rockie's coaster will be on the way within a week. Photo #1 "I think I'm in love..." came in second place - great job, Brandy! And Photo #4 "Zzzzzzzz..." came in third place - that's my sweet Cali who now owns Rebecca.






(1) "I think I'm in love...."



(2) "What? This ISN'T how you wear a hat??"



(3) "Inhale, Exhale, Hold those abs in, Keep those gluts tight, Keep that heart rate up....Almost there, almost there.......Just one more set!"



(4) "Zzzzzzz...."


(5) "Speak No Evil."

[The Rock's Laura]

WHUUUUU WHOOOO, I LOVE LOOKING FORWARD TO THESE PICTURES !!!!!

[Kay]

Come vote in the contest!!

[Laurie]

I just voted - I love the photos - everyone did a great job!!!

[Laurie]

HOW IN THE HECK DID - WHOEVER YOU ARE - MANAGE TO GET THE FLOATING ZZzzz'ssss ON THE PHOTO?

I'M DYING TO KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pm me if you don't want your identity exposed! PLEASE!!!!

[Kay]

Good Job, Rockie. You are the cutest thing looking out of that hat.

Rebecca we await directions on your z-z-z-z's

kay

[RebeccaMarieUCF]

The ZZZZZZ's were done in a program affiliated with Photoshop called ImageReady. It's an animation program. You create pictures in Photoshop and then animate the layers in ImageReady. This was a VEEERRRYYYY basic animation. Just thought it'd be cute. Glad everyone enjoyed it!

[The Rock's Laura]

Oh my goodness, me and my little girl are so thrilled, thank you all!!! Do I get another wonderful tile with her picture?

[Leah]

Yes, Laura, it will be on the way to you shortly - along with some others I owe! I think I've now got three months or so of major computer issues behind me. Everything finally seems to be working properly and I was able to log on to CafePress. YAY!

[The Rock's Laura]

Yes, Laura, it will be on the way to you shortly - along with some others I owe! I think I've now got three months or so of major computer issues behind me. Everything finally seems to be working properly and I was able to log on to CafePress. YAY!

Fabulous, thanks! We're excited about receiving it !
Now, I've got to start sweet tawkin' the beauty queen into posing for another. Sure.

[Laurie]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[Leah]

Rockie's Tile Coaster being shipped directly from CafePress:

[The Rock's Laura]

Thank you!

Last night I dropped and broke her November win tile so I ordered another. I was heartbroken but happy to know for a small cost I could replace it.

[The Rock's Laura]

Rockie's Tile Coaster being shipped directly from CafePress:

Hi Leah, I received the tile today and was wondering if you could help out. The tile is very dark, nothing like either of the two photographs above. The hat is so dark you can't see it and all it looks like is a bright spot in the middle with Rockie's face. I would be glad to pay for a redo if you could perhaps figure out a way to have the photo lightened before it's put on the tile.

Could you let me know about this?

[Kay]

My tiles arrived and they are beautiful Frosty and I went to show Dad and he laughed!! We think he's jealous.

Kay and Frosty

[Leah]

Oh, no, Laura! I will get with CafePress and figure out what the problem is. I know they will take it back and redo it - but I just want to be sure it's nothing I did. I don't think it is, but if so, I can certainly do some editing of the picture to improve it. I'll let you know what I find out and whether they will want you to return that coaster or just toss it.

[Leah]

Laura, I just spoke with CafePress - they are redoing Rockie's coaster and will be shipping it out to you within a couple of days. They do NOT need you to return the first coaster, so you are free to toss it in the trash. So sorry for the poor job they did. One of the great things about that company is if you're unhappy with anything, they will make it right. Let me know how the new one looks, or if I need to whomp some heads at that company!

[The Rock's Laura]

Oh, thank you so, so much! I want to frame them both and the way the first tile was it was framing quality. I can't wait to receive it, thank you!

[The Rock's Laura]

I received the redone replacement tile today. Thank you, thank you for the replacement tile. The difference is incredible, the new tile is beautiful and is much appreciated.