Shounen Awards

special category descriptions:

Any week we get 10+ icons you will be asked to vote for a special category. Axel designates the category based on the most fair choice for all the icons submitted (so if it's a mostly textless turnout it won't be best typography!) Here is a glossary of what each category is looking for:

Best Color: Choose the icon that has the best coloring to you.
Best Crop: Choose the icon that has the most innovative and/or appropriate crop.
Best Typography: Choose the icon in which the text looks the best with the entire composition; has nothing to do with what the text actually says.
Best Adaptation: Choose the icon that best represents either the lyrical or word/challenge theme.
Best Composition: Choose the icon that has the best overall look, taking color, text (if applicable), and crop into account.
Most Emotional: Choose the icon in which the character shows the most emotion (can be any emotion).
Most Creative: Choose the icon in which the maker was most imaginative and did something that was unexpected, but still works.
Best Caption: Not to be confused with best typography, choose the icon in which the words in the caption work best with the image.

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January 2011

14 November 2010 @ 11:08 pm

( We all fall short of glory. )

Thanks for all the votes! I didn't have to beg this time. ♥!! Don't forget to check out the new theme that's already posted here!

Current Mood: sore

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13 November 2010 @ 12:36 am

Word; Blood
Your icon must either show blood or have the word blood on it.

Lyrical; Despistaos - Desde Que Nos Estamos Dejando (translation)
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, November 19th at 11PM EST If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: cold

Current Music: Despistaos - Gracias

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12 November 2010 @ 10:59 pm

( Now I'm closer to the edge. )

I'll have a new theme up shortly. Thanks to all who submitted!!

Tags: voting

Current Mood: cold

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10 November 2010 @ 09:22 pm

Here's your weekly reminder to submit! So far I've got 2 lovely icons, but I definitely need more. Get them in early instead of waiting until the last minute! Submit here!

Current Mood: blank

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07 November 2010 @ 11:34 pm

( I'm in love with a fairytale. )

Thanks everyone, especially for those last minute votes! Don't forget to check out the new theme!

Current Mood: cold

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05 November 2010 @ 11:44 pm

Challenge; Negative Space
The subject of your icon cannot take up more than 50% of your icon. The icon I'm using is an example.

Lyrical; 30 Seconds To Mars - Closer to the Edge
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, November 12th at 11PM EST If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: okay

Current Music: Dani Martín - La Verdad

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05 November 2010 @ 11:10 pm

( 'Cause I don't care if I lose my mind... )

I'll have a new theme up soon!

Tags: voting

Current Mood: okay

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03 November 2010 @ 10:50 pm

Hey guys! This is your weekly reminder to please submit icons! So far we have two amazing icons, but we could certainly use more! Let's get them in. :D Submit here.

Current Mood: cold

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01 November 2010 @ 01:44 am

( I'm crawling up the walls. )

Your new theme has already been posted here. Thanks to everyone who participated and voted!

Current Mood: full

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29 October 2010 @ 11:32 pm

Word; Quest
You may use synonyms of the word. If you make a textless icon, make sure it's obvious the subject is embarking on a journey of some kind. Maybe have him in a form of transport such as a ship or on a horse.

Lyrical; Alexander Rybak - Fairytale
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, November 5th at 11PM EST If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: exhausted

Current Music: Dani Martín - Lo Que Nace Se Apaga

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29 October 2010 @ 11:01 pm

( I'm a mess and you're worse. )

I'll have a new theme up shortly. :)

Tags: voting

Current Mood: exhausted

Current Music: Dani Martín - 16 Añitos

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29 October 2010 @ 12:43 am

Wow, this is super late.

urgent reminded me and I still forgot to post it. Wtg self. Anyway! Here's the reminder. I only have three icons in so far. Sad! I'd really rather not have to extend the theme, guys. ;3; Let's try to get more in by 11pm! Click here to submit.

Current Mood: embarrassed

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25 October 2010 @ 12:20 am

Sorry this is late, I was busy being distracted. Derp derp.
( I wear my own crown. )

So far there aren't any entries in the new theme yet, so get an early start on it and knock out those icons! The post is here.

Current Mood: full

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23 October 2010 @ 02:10 am

Word; Unimpressed
We are NOT amused. /Queen Victoria
That is to say, your character needs to clearly look not impressed or even cynical. You don't have to use the word itself in the phrase and can use quotes like the aforementioned Victorian quote or other quotes that express this same feeling.

Lyrical; The Cab - One of THOSE Nights
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, October 29th at 11PM EST If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: cold

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22 October 2010 @ 11:04 pm

( I'll take you over, there. )

I'll have a new theme in a moment.

Tags: voting

Current Mood: rushed

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21 October 2010 @ 01:09 am

Hey guys! Here's your reminder to submit to the current theme. So far we have 2 icons, but we definitely need more! Submit here!

Current Mood: thirsty

Current Music: Orianthi - Untogether

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18 October 2010 @ 01:22 am

( Standing in V formation. )

No mod's choice due to lack of entries. Don't forget to check out the new theme! It's right here!

Current Mood: calm

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15 October 2010 @ 11:58 pm

Challenge; Nivani
Your icon must have this texture by LJ user nivani on it and it must be obviously there. You may change the hue or even desaturate it if you want, or rotate it.

Lyrical; REM - E-Bow the Letter
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, October 22nd at 11PM EST If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: hopeful

Current Music: Mayday Parade - Still Breathing

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15 October 2010 @ 11:07 pm

( And we crawl... )

Thanks to everyone for submitting! I'll post a new theme soon!

Tags: voting

Current Mood: cranky

Current Music: Boys Like Girls - Love Drunk (Acoustic)

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14 October 2010 @ 02:29 am

Hey guys! Mid-week reminder time. Only one person has participated so far and we really need more icons by Friday!! Here is the submission post!

Current Mood: calm

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