The Valentines Challenge!

Sorry, no Wordless{ish} link up this week! The link up will be back next week! This week Wordless{ish} Wednesday... I'm starting my Valentines Photo Challenge! Please, join me... details below!

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Alright everyone... It's TIME! :D Time for this years 
Valentines Photo Challenge!

My Valentine photo example:

I always like to give you all a bit of inspiration. You don't need to be a fancy photographer... or a photoshop pro to create a great Valentines photo. Check out below to see a few bits of inspiration...

Valentine's Photo Challenge inspiration:

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I think ALL of those are great! Some are very much photoshopped... while others are just a clever little photo. What will you come up with? (Just remember, you don't have to use photoshop. Have fun!)

So, onto the details...

Rules:

• The creation must include a photo (the photo does not have to be taken by you, but you need to have permission to use it). It can be edited to your hearts desire... but, there MUST be a photo.
• BUT, the photo does not have to be a card. You can just enter a Valentine's themed photo if you'd like.
• You need to be the creator! I'm sorry: you can't have someone else create it for you. Your own design.
• This card can be digitally made, or handcrafted. Whichever. Don't forget to include a photo in your creation!
• A blog post (with a photo of your Valentine's card) will need to be linked to the linky below to be entered into the challenge.
• One entry per person.
• PG please. Maybe PG-13... Let's keep it kid friendly.
• I do have the right to delete or disqualify any entrant if I feel it doesn't follow the rules.
• Again, don't forget it must have a photo!
• You can link up your photo through February 4th, 2011 11:59 PM Pacific Time. 
• Top 20 winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and me... then voted on by all of you. Voting starts on February 5th, 2011 and ends on February 7th, 2011 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
• All blog post entries should link back to this Valentine's Challenge post. You can grab a button below. Thanks! 

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Please, let me know if you have ANY questions! You can email me.

YUP! You can win some goodies! There will be FOUR... yes 4 winners! First, second, third, and fourth place! Here's a list of the prizes and sponsors:

- AMP: $100 gift code to the AMP store (for one winner)!


- The Album Cafe: A $75 gift certificate to the Album Cafe(for one winner)!


-Totally Rad: Winners choice of one action or one preset(for one winner).


- Photoframed.com: $50 gift certificate(for one winner).


- The Vintage Pearl: A $25 gift certificate(for one winner).


- Mel [V]: A beautiful handmade camera strap cover(for one winner).


- The Olive Bungalow: The Sweetheart Stack ring! Beautiful ($148 value)(for one winner)! AND, she's offering a discount for my readers through the end of January. 10% off code: PM0111



- Mossy Oak Design: A Lovely handmade 4x6 frame(for one winner). AND, they're also offered a 10% discount to my readers. Just use this code during checkout: papermama10

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?