Alright everyone! Your geimyo are as follows:

- Ameagari: After the Rain

- Asagiri: Morning Fog

- Furukawa: Old River

- Hananosei: Spirit of a Flower

- Hatsuyuki: First Snow

- Hidama: Falling Star; Fireball

- Kangetsu: Wintery Moon; A Winter Month

- Kikkyou: Sunshine and Shadow; Fortune

- Matsukaze: Wind Through the Pine Trees

- Ryouko Dragon and Tiger; Two Mighty Rivals

- Shukusei Star of Fate; A Zodiac

- Tsukiyo Moonlit Night

A couple of you who signed up haven't officially joined the club, but I'll take this as your join note and add you to the members list.

Also, because I forgot what day it was and didn't give out your geimyo on time, I'm going to extend the due date for entries. CONTEST ENTRIES ARE NOW DUE ON MAY 29th, 2008

Prize donations are still being accepted! Please be generous to your fellow club members!

---------------------CONTEST INFO----------------------

Hey everyone! It's time for another Kimono-Lovers contest! This time the theme is Geimyo. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, Geimyo are essentially stage names. They're generally a little more dramatic or poetic than regular Japanese names.

So how is this going to work? First anyone interested in participating must leave a comment in this journal stating their intent. THE SIGN UP DATE HAS PASSED - NO MORE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Once you've signed up, you'll be assigned a Geimyo at random (you will be given its english translation as well). You will then have to design a kimono, or create a piece of art featuring kimono that somehow illustrates the Geimyo you've been assigned. You're welcome to use the kimono design templates in the club gallery if you wish, or you can create your own. You can also simply draw the kimono on a model - say your favourite anime character? Both traditional and non-traditional kimono designs will be accepted. Once you've created your contest entry, please send it to the club in a note with the subject heading "CONTEST ENTRY"

To see what can be done for this competition, take a look at the following...

EXAMPLE:
Geimyo: Ikkiichiyuu
Meaning: Now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; alternating hope and fear
Art Piece: [link]
Premise behind art piece: The oiran in the picture is caught in that moment of swinging between joy and sorrow.

CONTEST DATES:
May 6th, 2008 - Contest participants have signed up for their geimyo.
May 29th, 2008 - All contest entries are due!
May 30th, 2008 - Contest voting will begin
June 12th, 2008 - Contest winners will be announced

PRIZES:
This time around I could really use some prize donations from club members. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, even something as simple as some journal features or a grab bag of fabric pieces would be nice. Please note the club with the subject heading "CONTEST PRIZE DONATIONS" if you have anything you'd be willing to contribute.

1st Place:
-30 additional points in our ranking system
-Piece will become the club's featured deviation until the end of our next contest
-Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September, 2008
-Piece will also be featured by Myana - director of the Artisan Crafts gallery.

2nd Place:
-20 additional points in our ranking system
-Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September, 2008
-Piece will also be featured by Myana - director of the Artisan Crafts gallery.

3rd Place:
-10 additional points in our ranking system
-Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September, 2008
-Piece will also be featured by Myana - director of the Artisan Crafts gallery.

--------------Mission Statement---------------

Welcome to all you kimono lovers out there!

This club is a place where people who enjoy designing and making kimono, kimono related items, and kimono related art work can share their creations. So, if you love kimono, drop us a note and join!

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add the KIMONO-LOVERS to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add the KIMONO-LOVERS icon to your organization list via ":icon KIMONO-LOVERS:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to the KIMONO-LOVERS, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
I would like to encourage authentically styled kimono, however if your intention is to create something inspired by kimono, it will be accepted as well.

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Points and Rankings-----------------

[link]

Hey everyone! It's time for another Kimono-Lovers contest! This time the theme is Geimyo. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, Geimyo are essentially stage names. They're generally a little more dramatic or poetic than regular Japanese names.

So how is this going to work? First anyone interested in participating must leave a comment in this journal stating their intent. You will have until May 6th, 2008 to sign up for the contest. Once you've signed up, you'll be assigned a Geimyo at random (you will be given its english translation as well). You will then have to design a kimono, or create a piece of art featuring kimono that somehow illustrates the Geimyo you've been assigned. You're welcome to use the kimono design templates in the club gallery if you wish, or you can create your own. You can also simply draw the kimono on a model - say your favourite anime character? Both traditional and non-traditional kimono designs will be accepted. Once you've created your contest entry, please send it to the club in a note with the subject heading "CONTEST ENTRY"

To see what can be done for this competition, take a look at the following...

EXAMPLE:
Geimyo: Ikkiichiyuu
Meaning: Now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; alternating hope and fear
Art Piece: [link]
Premise behind art piece: The oiran in the picture is caught in that moment of swinging between joy and sorrow.

CONTEST DATES:
May 6th, 2008 - By this date you must leave a comment in this journal to sign up for your geimyo
May 27th, 2008 - All contest entries are due!
May 28th, 2008 - Contest voting will begin
June 10th, 2008 - Contest winners will be announced

PRIZES:
This time around I could really use some prize donations from club members. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, even something as simple as some journal features or a grab bag of fabric pieces would be nice. Please note the club with the subject heading "CONTEST PRIZE DONATIONS" if you have anything you'd be willing to contribute.

1st Place:
-30 additional points in our ranking system
-Piece will become the club's featured deviation until the end of our next contest
-Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September, 2008
-Piece will also be featured by Myana - director of the Artisan Crafts gallery.

2nd Place:
-20 additional points in our ranking system
-Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September, 2008
-Piece will also be featured by Myana - director of the Artisan Crafts gallery.

3rd Place:
-10 additional points in our ranking system
-Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September, 2008
-Piece will also be featured by Myana - director of the Artisan Crafts gallery.

--------------Mission Statement---------------

Welcome to all you kimono lovers out there!

This club is a place where people who enjoy designing and making kimono, kimono related items, and kimono related art work can share their creations. So, if you love kimono, drop us a note and join!

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add the KIMONO-LOVERS to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add the KIMONO-LOVERS icon to your organization list via ":icon KIMONO-LOVERS:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to the KIMONO-LOVERS, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
I would like to encourage authentically styled kimono, however if your intention is to create something inspired by kimono, it will be accepted as well.

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Points and Rankings-----------------

[link]

The voting period for our Africa contest is now over! Thank you to all those who particpated, as well as all those who voted!

Here are the winners:

FIRST PLACE:
Submitted by:

Mukubal Kimono


Congratulations! You've won a 12 month paid subscription to DA. Your piece will now become the club's featured deviation until the end of our next contest. You've also been awarded 30 points in our ranking system. You are now 10 points away from earning another kimono.

SECOND PLACE:
Submitted by:

African Kimono


Congratulations! A 6 month paid subscription to DA is now yours and your piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal for a month. You've also been awarded 20 points in our ranking system. You've earned yourself another kimono. It's an Uncrested Tsukesage! This image will now appear next to your icon in the member's list:

THIRD PLACE:
Submitted by:

African Kimono


Congratulations! You've been awarded a 3 month paid subscription to DA. Your piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal for a month and you've been awarded 10 points in our ranking system. You are now 10 points away from earning another kimono.

Let's have a round of applause for our winners!

--------------Mission Statement---------------

Welcome to all you kimono lovers out there!

This club is a place where people who enjoy designing and making kimono, kimono related items, and kimono related art work can share their creations. So, if you love kimono, drop us a note and join!

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add the KIMONO-LOVERS to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add the KIMONO-LOVERS icon to your organization list via ":icon KIMONO-LOVERS:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to the KIMONO-LOVERS, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
I would like to encourage authentically styled kimono, however if your intention is to create something inspired by kimono, it will be accepted as well.

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Points and Rankings-----------------

[link]

Now, the KIMONO-LOVERS Africa contest is officially closed! Let the voting begin!

CONTEST ENTRIES
in alphabetical order by entrant's username

Submitted by apple-pai



African Kimono


Submitted by okami-san



Afrikimono


Submitted by Qiu-Ling



Mukubal Kimono


Submitted by shadowgeisha



African Tomesode


Submitted by Tenshi-blues



African Kimono

----------VOTING----------

Voting for the winners of this contest will take place untill December 1st. If you have entered images into the contest you are allowed to vote, but please don't vote for yourself. Once you cast your vote remember to leave a comment stating that you did in fact vote (but you don't have to say who you voted for) so I can award you proper points for voting. Voting is open to all DA members even those who are not part of the club - so invite your friends over to take a look at the entries!

You can cast your vote in the poll here: [link]

----------PRIZES----------

There have been some changes to the prizes based on the subscription offers available on DA.

1st place:
- 12 month paid subscription to DA
- 30 additional points in our ranking system
- Piece will become the club's featured deviation until the end of our next contest.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal for 1 month.

2nd place:
- 6 month paid subscription to DA
- 20 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal for 1 month.

3rd place:
- 3 month paid subscription to DA
- 10 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal for 1 month.

----------CONTEST INFO----------

Maybe I'm just a little psyched over this Africa trip, but I've decided the theme for this contest should be "Off to Africa!" I know what you're thinking; kimono - Africa? How does that work? Basically, I want you to create a kimono design that has something to do with the African continent. I've always been intrigued by the idea of mixing the art of other cultures with the kimono. So, you can create a design that features your favourite African animal, or maybe just some funky tribal designs. And that's not all! Any kimono design inspired by Africa will be acceptable. You've got a lot of freedom here, so your creativity is really the limit on this contest.

For your submissions, you can use the kimono design templates in kurokami-kanzashi's gallery, or you can create your own. You can also simply draw the kimono on a model - say your favourite anime character? Both traditional and non-traditional kimono designs will be accepted.

You can submit more than one entry if you wish. Each entry will earn its respective entrant 10 points in our ranking system. The contest deadline is November 10th, 2007 and voting will be held during the 2 weeks following that date.

--------------Mission Statement---------------

Welcome to all you kimono lovers out there!

This club is a place where people who enjoy designing and making kimono, kimono related items, and kimono related art work can share their creations. So, if you love kimono, drop us a note and join!

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add the KIMONO-LOVERS to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add the KIMONO-LOVERS icon to your organization list via ":icon KIMONO-LOVERS:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to the KIMONO-LOVERS, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
I would like to encourage authentically styled kimono, however if your intention is to create something inspired by kimono, it will be accepted as well.

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Points and Rankings-----------------

[link]

Hey everyone! This is just a friendly reminder that our contest entry period ends tomorrow. We only have two entries so far. I'd at least like to see a third. So, if anyone has any more entries they'd like to submit, send them soon!

----------CONTEST INFO----------

Maybe I'm just a little psyched over this Africa trip, but I've decided the theme for this contest should be "Off to Africa!" I know what you're thinking; kimono - Africa? How does that work? Basically, I want you to create a kimono design that has something to do with the African continent. I've always been intrigued by the idea of mixing the art of other cultures with the kimono. So, you can create a design that features your favourite African animal, or maybe just some funky tribal designs. And that's not all! Any kimono design inspired by Africa will be acceptable. You've got a lot of freedom here, so your creativity is really the limit on this contest.

For your submissions, you can use the kimono design templates in kurokami-kanzashi's gallery, or you can create your own. You can also simply draw the kimono on a model - say your favourite anime character? Both traditional and non-traditional kimono designs will be accepted.

You can submit more than one entry if you wish. Each entry will earn its respective entrant 10 points in our ranking system. The contest deadline is November 10th, 2007 and voting will be held during the 2 weeks following that date.

PRIZES:

1st Place:
- 6 month paid subscription to DA.
- 30 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will become the club's featured deviation until the end of our next contest.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal for 1 month.

2nd Place:
- 3 month paid subscription to DA.
- 20 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal for 1 month.

3rd Place:
- 1 month paid subscription to DA.
- 10 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal for 1 month.

TO ENTER
Send the club a note with the subject heading CONTEST ENTRY and add a link to the image you would like to enter.

--------------Mission Statement---------------

Welcome to all you kimono lovers out there!

This club is a place where people who enjoy designing and making kimono, kimono related items, and kimono related art work can share their creations. So, if you love kimono, drop us a note and join!

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add the KIMONO-LOVERS to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add the KIMONO-LOVERS icon to your organization list via ":icon KIMONO-LOVERS:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to the KIMONO-LOVERS, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to the KIMONO-LOVERS. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
I would like to encourage authentically styled kimono, however if your intention is to create something inspired by kimono, it will be accepted as well.

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Points and Rankings-----------------

[link]