Contest Triathlon Round 3 - The Magic Moment!

Maaaaannnn I may have to drop out. It's just too big

 

Oooh I love it!!!

 

I'm kind of feeling the same way. I already have permanent room dioramas I'm having to tear down to move, and since I've already cleaned out almost every craft thing I had I'll have to buy literally everything for my entry, and I kind of don't want to buy a bunch of stuff to build a diorama just to throw it away. This is so hard for me because normally I LOVE building dioramas for my dolls! (Sometimes as much or more than I love the dolls themselves...)

However, since I do adore doll dioramas, I am very much looking forward to seeing what everyone else ends up building!

 

I have never made a doll diorama before but now seems like the perfect time to try! It will have to be huge and I’m kind of excited about that. I already have some ideas and I know exactly what I want to do for the floor, I think.

 

Never made a diorama before, may actually cry. XD

Oh well, in for a penny, in for a pound.

 

I'm so relieved we are creating something physical. I was worried it was going to be a gif or a stop motion or something else digital. This is something I can do, and sounds like a fun project.

 

I have to admit, I was hoping the final round would be for a special prop and not for an entire scene as the last round caused 20 hours of overtime past what I thought it would take. I had a concept for making a single prop that I thought would take long enough but composing an entire set definitely made my heart leap in alarm. I might be lucky just to finish walls and the particular prop. Good luck to everyone keeping on for this one. Misery loves company right?

 

All the other contests have a max of 800 pixels on the longest side. Is the 600 pixels here a typo or does this entry have different size requirements?

 

Can we use photoshop to edit out doll stands? I managed to make my doll stand for the previous rounds, but I think that may be harder here.

 

Oh nooooooooooooo. I have a few ideas, but my biggest regret with this whole challenge is not picking a smaller doll. That regret is now front and center. Welp, I got this far so I'm turning in something! I'm going to give it my best!

 

Well, this is going to be interesting I was just admiring some dioramas on Instagram earlier, too lol.

 

Man, I'm not sure what to do with this challenge. I feel like the only idea I have to go with my doll's look will be too simplistic. I guess I'll just try to push myself though.

 

I panicked last night over this and was planning to give up, but after sleeping on it (and being encouraged by my sister), I’m going to try. I’m not sure if I’ll manage to finish, but I’m going to make an attempt!

 

I have a question about the photos. Why do we not need a photo of the diorama alone, but only one photo with the doll? I'm asking since my photography/compositioning is terrible and also taking a photo of the set alone would probably help in showing off the set (detail photos don't necessarily show where every thing is). Mainly I'm scared that I'll ruin the photo with the doll in it and thus have less chance of getting votes.

Another question, if you say two walls, do they have to be next to each other? Do they have to touch? Can 1 wall be a 1st floor and a second wall be a 2nd floor? Do the walls need to be actual walls in the strictest meaning, or may we have an imaginary wall?

 

Thank you very much.

 

A diorama? Yes! Right up my alley! I’ve already have an epic idea. Thankfully I can devote all week to this challenge. This will be a LOT of work, but I’m going all out!

 

I feel the same way. I'm going to think about it some more and see if I can genuinely make something I would want to actually keep in the end. For the wig and outfit, those are things I can happily own and keep after the contest, but a themed diorama for a scale I don't want a diorama for? Not so much... Like @Septunie, I was hoping for a prop.

That said, I really think that event is challenging, and I'm truly looking forward to seeing what everyone is inspired to make! I am sure you all will do a phenomenal job!

 

Oh, this one will be tons of fun, have the perfect idea and all! Sad to hear people having to drop off though, you're all so talented, can't wait to see everyone's outfit tomorrow owo

 

A diorama?!?!
What a blast. I am pretty interested to see everyone's creations!

 

Unfortunately, I'm leaving for 5 days. It's impossible for me to make a diorama. Not enough time. I regret, beacause I had fun in the previous 2 rounds. Good luck everyone!

 

One question to the mods: is it ok to submit the recycled materials picture as a collab? I'd like to get my base going asap even without a clear plan, and would like to take a photo of what I'll be using as a base etc before I do anything to it.

That aside, I'm so excited, this will be fun! I've wanted to try this out for a while, and this is a great opportunity to give it a try so I'm prepared for the one I'll be getting to eventually. I'm so glad I didn't pick my largest doll for this.

I'm really sad to hear so many people need to drop out for this challenge. I do understand though, this is a big one. I wish you all the best, and hopefully at least some of you will still be able to enter!

 

oh wow, that's quite the challenge!
It's not easy to build a set without a descent budget!
Even more so if you used a big doll.

DON'T GIVE UP!
You can do this !!!

 

I has a question!

Can We use a tri-fold display board as the base for our diorama?

Like this one?

 

I completely forgot to take a pic of some of my poster board before it glued/taped it together. :/ should I take a pic now or just of the board I have left untouched?

 

I’m off and running! I went to the craft store yesterday and got the main building supplies. I’ve already spent 7.5 hours on this. Glad I have a whole week.

 

Made a start, will see how this all pans out haha.

 

I've got the box made and a hopefully solid idea for the scene. Let's hope it pans out!

 

I have never been more happy to be a hoarder of craft supplies. Lol

 

I am envious. This is definitely a situation where attempted minimalism bites me in the butt!

 

Well, I guess I’m out. My doll was sitting in front of me as I was working on the diorama and I accidentally knocked her over, messing up the delicate parts of her wig. I had to remove the broken pieces so I think that disqualifies me.

Good luck everyone, may your luck be better than mine!

 

Noooo! Is there any way you can repair the wig? Maybe pose her in a way it won’t be noticeable? Cinderella’s dress turned to rags at midnight, but she still got her happy ending, maybe you and your doll can too?

 

Are wood glue and nails counted as part of the materials budget if needing to be purchased? My last tube of wood glue seems to have grown legs and walked off somewhere.

 

Glue is allowed without cost because it is a "basic tool" and I would think nails would be allowed because they are for structure but a mod would have to verify.

 

I asked then Mods if I’m allowed to repair it, so we shall see! But even if I am technically disqualified I think I might still enter the 3rd part just for fun because I’m actually really looking forward to building my heinously large set.

 

Best of luck to you! I hope you’re still allowed in, it was a tragic accident, not a deliberate rule breaking. Either way, yes, do finish! I want to see every diorama made for this contest!

 

I sincerely hope you're allowed to fix it and continue! That's such a devastating accident. D: I'm glad you're still planning on building the diorama!

I've been agonizing over a few details on my own entry, but I happened to find suitable things in my closet after all! Buying extra for years and never throwing anything away is finally paying off.

 

The Mods said yes, I am allowed to repair it! I’m super happy I will still be able to enter. Thank you Mods!

I’m having a lot of fun with my diorama so far but there is a certain part that will take a long time so I need to hurry up and get on that before its too late! Luckily repairing the wig shouldn’t be too complicated.

 

Great news! I knew our mods were awesome and understanding! Now go go go, get that difficult part done!

 

Does the entire diorama need to be clearly visible for the "magic moment" photo or can we make it more artistic? For example, is bokeh allowed?

 

Does the doll *have * to be wearing the outfit in the pic as well, or can the outfit just be in the picture?

 

Finally, entry all finished and submitted. This challenge was a lot of fun, just wish I had had a lot more space! Wouldn't have hurt for the set to be twice as big, but what are you gonna do. Now I just look forward to see everyone's entries, good luck peeps!

 

Got the diorama finished. I’m just working on a few props and then I will submit. It’s been a great three weeks. I’m so glad I entered this year.

 

I still have more work to do on mine (so, so much work), but today I gave in to distraction. In my defense, I just received my two new dolls I put on layaway a year ago I'll make up the time... somehow xD

 

This project has caused my glue gun to die. :/ managed to get another one but I am still in shock.

 

I know the feeling, I think I used somewhere between 15 to 20 hot glue sticks on mine, but somehow my cheap little gun survived. I have never used so much glue on anything in my life!

 

Got mine submitted. I’m going to relax. This last challenge was tough. Especially since I have a frozen shoulder. But it was totally worth doing! Thank you DOA!

 

So much work, so little time! So many grand ideas! Have I mentioned the so little time part?

 

Well my original plan for a certain part didn't work out so I am going with plan b! I'm nearly finished at least!