The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait

May 28th
This weeks challenge: SELF PORTRAIT!
The challenge: Time to do a self portrait! Your kids don't have to be in this photo... but, they can! Let's celebrate YOU!

My example of "Self Portrait":

Ummm.... I'm proud of myself! I hate working out... hate it. I like how I feel AFTER the workout... but, I don't like the actual act of it. So, 1 month ago I started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. The cool thing is this workout is only 20 minutes long. It's TOUGH.... but, short. I'm not eating less....  just working out... eating better... eating smaller portions more often during the day. :)

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo (unless it's a self portrait week). It could be just one finger... or a toe... but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on this link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on June 2nd...   

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Winners so far this month:

- Self Portrait: ... no one yet ...

- Family: ... no one yet ...

- Green: ... no one yet ...

- Parenthood: ... no one yet ...  

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And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

♡ Chelsey

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AND, the winner of the "Self Portrait" Challenge is....

April 19th
This weeks challenge: Self portrait.
The challenge: Time to turn the camera around! This is a photo of you this week! Your kids can be in the photo, but don't need to be. :) A photo of your feet... hands... hair... you don't have to show your face if you don't want to, but I encourage it! :)

 

The winners chosen by me:

First: What a great self portrait! Very realistic! :D

{SONshine in a State of Grace}

Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I'm Awesome button! Because You are awesome!!

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Second: So emotional. Very wonderful.

{Ashley Sisk}

Third: Love the straight on view.

{Mermaid Tracks}

Fourth: Very beautiful.

{Picture Almost Pefect}

Fifth: Love it!

{They Call Me Mama}

Congrats to my top 5 winners! If you'd like... you are more than welcome to grab a Top 5 Photo button below!

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My favorites (in no particular order):

{Bunch of Barrons}

{My Take on Photography}

{Just One Year}

{From High Heels to Sneakers}

{Stoneyville}

If you're one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a "Paper mama hearts me" button below!

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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 1 more challenge to go...

Winners so far:

- Surprise: ... Smiles Awake You ...

- Black and White: ... Bunch of Barrons ...

- Self Portrait: ... SONshine in a State of Grace ...

- Multicolored: ... no one yet ...

And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey


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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait Time!

April 19th
This weeks challenge: Self portrait.
The challenge: Time to turn the camera around! This is a photo of you this week! Your kids can be in the photo, but don't need to be. :) A photo of your feet... hands... hair... you don't have to show your face if you don't want to, but I encourage it! :)

 

My example of "Self Portrait":

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo. It could be just one finger... or a toe... but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on this link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on April 21st ...
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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 2 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:

- Surprise: ... Smiles Awake You ...

- Black and White: ... Bunch of Barrons ...

- Self Portrait: ... no one yet ...

- Multicolored: ... no one yet ...

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And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey


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AND, the winner of the "Self" photo challenge is...

Ok.... just one thing real quick... the numbers have been reset over at 

Top Baby Blogs... If you think my photo challenges are totally tubular... can I get a vote?

Thank you so much! I've met so many wonderful blogging mommy's through this site.

This weeks guest judge: ME! This weeks challenge: Self portrait.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around YOU! Time to turn the camera around and take a photo of yourself. You're children/pets don't have to be in the photo this week.

The winners chosen by me:

First place: I Rock So What
Why I chose this photo: "Ok, so Jess was just telling me how she's never won any of my photo challenges... I want to let her know that's not why I chose this photo... I chose it because it's absolutely beautiful. I love how her hair is moving and just the whole look of the photo."

{I Rock So What}

Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I'm Awesome button! Because You are awesome!!

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Second place: Selfie Magic
Why I chose this photo: "Wow, another beautiful lady. I love how the light is catching in the photo."

{Selfie Magic}

Third place: The Lucas Zoo
Why I chose this photo: "The detail in this close up crop is so lovely. The angle is so interesting too!"

{The Lucas Zoo}

Fourth place: I Rock So What
Why I chose this photo: "Another crop I love. Beautiful shot."

{Delightful Little Mess}

Fifth place: I Rock So What
Why I chose this photo: "The lighting, the close crop, the beautiful lady... love it all."

{RSVP Ink}

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My favorites (in no particular order):

{A Sorta Fairytale}

{Mama and the Dudes}

{Luvin' Life}

{Our Journey}

{Mar & the Peej}

{Ultralicious}

{Whimsical Beginnings}

If you're one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a "Paper mama hearts me" button below!

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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 3 more challenges to go...

Time for the vote off!!! The vote off will be up a little later today. :)

Winners so far:
Self Portrait: ... I Rock So What ...
My Valentine: ... no one yet ...
Red: ... no one yet ...
Movement: ... no one yet ... 

And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey



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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait

*NOTE: The linky below is not working at the moment. It's now a paid subscription. I have paid, but it isn't showing up yet. I'm working on it. For now, you are welcome to post your photo challenge link in the comment section. :)

This weeks guest judge: ME! This weeks challenge: Self portrait.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around YOU! Time to turn the camera around and take a photo of yourself. You're children/pets don't have to be in the photo this week.

My example of "Self Portrait":

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

..........................
Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo. It could be just one finger... or a toe... but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on the link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on February 10th...
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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 4 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:
Self Portrait: ... no one yet ...
My Valentine: ... no one yet ...
Red: ... no one yet ...
Movement: ... no one yet ... 






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And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

❤ Chelsey






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