[idea] How to Participate [idea]

To enter, simply prepare your real-life creations, add your username and snap a photo. Host the image somewhere (such as IMGUR, tinypic or photobucket), and paste or link your entries in this thread using the provided form. :3

RESTRICTIONS

• No more than two entries per person, per category.
• Don't edit your username into your image - it's got to be part of the original photo. If you mess up and forget the username, talk to me & we'll see if we can work something out.
• No storebought goodies, please! Using recipes or box mixes is fine, as is getting as little bit of help from another person as needed (2 year old "help" decorate? That's fine. Enlisted someone to chop nuts for you? That's ok too.), as long as you've done the majority of the work yourself. [lol]
• No last year entries! One wouldn't think this needs to be said, but apparently it does. *looks at someone in particular* [nono]

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries must be submitted in this thread by the end of the Festival of Winter Nights event.
(Check the Event FAQ for the most current info.)

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This year we're going to do something a little different when it comes to prizes. Since the competition gets more difficult as the number of people joining increases, I feel the prizes should reflect that. New Tiers of prizes will unlock for every 5 entries that join.

1st Place - [gold] T1:5K T2:10K T3:10K+1EI T4:10K+full EI set
2nd Place - [gold] T1:3K T2:6k T3:6K+1 EI T4:6K+Full EI set
3rd Place - [gold] T1:1.5K T2:3K T3:3K+1 EI T4:3k+ Full EI set
Participation - [gold] T1:250g T2:300g T3:400g T4:500g

See each category for Their current Teir info


Q & A

Q. What criteria are the entries being judged on?
A. For edible entries, I'm looking at sentimentality (is this a family recipe? Does it remind you of your nan, or a special memory? I love that stuff! [:)]), how yummy I imagine it tasting (not necessarily to me; you won't fail for accidentally using an ingredient I don't personally like), and overall presentation (both staging and the food itself). For crafts: creativity, technique, results (if you attempt something really difficult I'll take that into consideration when judging the final product).

Q. All I have is my phone camera. How important is photo quality to you?
A. While entries aren't being judged on photo quality directly, since I can't actually taste the food the visuals do matter. I'm not going to be picky about image resolution but a nicely staged photo will have an edge over a similar quality dish with a careless photo. (eg, Don't set your plate of beautiful, yummy food on a dirty floor next to a pair of sneakers to take your pic.)

Q. Does my entry need to be "Christmassy" in order to win?
A. Not at all. Whatever seasonal means to you is just fine with me. :) Feel free to add comments to your entries to explain anything you feel concerned about. [glomp]

Q. I'm not the best cook/colorist, should I enter anyway?
A. Go for it! I love to see any and all creations - it's especially neat to share holiday foods because so many of them have personal relevance to the chef. :)

I have a savory dish to share!
http://i.imgur.com/BA6cXDo.jpg
Comments: I made a grilled panani sandwich (I guess that's what to call it) It's got toasted bread with three types of cheeses grilled onto the bread itself and some seasonings then I made a spiral sliced honey glazed brown sugar ham for Christmas so it has some of it on the sandwich with cheese sliced on it as well

I have a savory dish to share!
http://i.imgur.com/HaipZUY.jpg
Comments: Cheesy Hammy Taters
Potatos sliced - Potato chip style circular slices, then it has some of the spiral sliced honey glazed brown sugar ham in it and some chives

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Originally Posted by For-Chan Cookie;1773828788 [indent I have a savory dish to share!