Watching for 14th Anniv. News...

They always either go by me with no notice, or I always feel inadequate to participate. Not good at sewing, and I can't do much except photography, and my photos are okay.

 

Yes I'm watching the forum.
I like to participate in non-competition games & just for fun, stuff. I get too stressed out with the triathlon when I tried before, so I'm going to watch and vote of course.

 

Oh, yes! Even if I decide not to participate, I enjoy seeing everyone’s entries. I get so inspired! Maybe this years theme will be the one to get me motivated to actually work on something.

 

I have a right to participate just for fun. I hope that themes will be interesting 8)
And I'm preparing gifts for newbies.

 

Probably not, but who knows? My life is a hot mess right now and I need to focus on other projects.
Still...I miss working with my dolls, so I might do something

 

Never participated before so I might try some for fun if university doesn't ruin my free time. Atleast will be following to see what people do

 

I'm excited for it. Don't know if I'll participate in anything, I planned to last year but wound up running out of time. Either way I look forward to seeing what the contests are and what everyone does.

 

Work schedule is weird, but I'd like to give it a shot if I can. Could be fun, and for me to make my dolls some stuff.

 

Every year I swear I won't do the Triathlon, then the first contest looks intriguing so I get sucked in.

 

I have wanted to try but I always either don't have time or get too intimidated

 

Thank you @mimimontoya that you think I am a good photographer. I do my best stuff outside in natural light, or my stories with Eddie are okay. But until I see what the photo contest is I am not thinking of even trying.

 

They've started posting stuff!

I'm so excited. Last year, I entered every contest, won nothing, but it challenged me to learn new things and try out new techniques and ideas. I still have the shirt I made for Lakin in the 10th anniversary sewing contest--he was brand new that year, and that challenge ended up helping me develop his character! Can't wait to see everything this year.

 

It's my first year back in the hobby after a decade away, and I was looking forward to preparing care packages for newbies. Nevertheless, the contests look fun (great theme!) and I'm looking forward to seeing the entries. (Much thanks to the mods for their effort and consideration for the dollmakers!)

 

I’m really excited it’s finally time to party! Over the years I’ve managed to enter two years worth of contests, but I’m hoping this year can be the third time. Looking forward to hearing more about the challenges.

 

I'm really excited! This is my first time entering something like this, I'm sure I won't win anything, but I plan on having a lot of fun and learning some new stuff!

 

I’m sad the newbie exchange isn’t happening this year! I finally organized giveaway stuff. There’s always next year though I really appreciate that we’re still having celebrations despite everything that has been happening, and I really love the “back to basics” theme as a hopeful message. (Thank you mods for all your work!) I can’t wait to see what people come up with for the sock dress

I’ve promised myself I’d be more active in challenging myself creativity-wise in the hobby, and will try to participate in all the contests just for fun. I hope everyone else will too! You don’t have to be good at something to just give it a try, so why not!

 

I may enter this year, but I have not done much with dolls for a few years. Wondering about exactly what is a sock dress? Does that mean a single sock or a pair? Stocking or hosiery?
Hey, I guess I'm a newbie all over again

 

I’ve competed for several years now, and I won once ( technically the photography event, 4 years ago)! I think I’m looking forward to trying the faceup competition this year as I’ve never tried it before and I’ve got two heads just waiting for me to get motivated to update thier faceups