Contest: Sword Dancer

Deadline: December 19, 2004
Awards: January 7, 2005
Prompt: make a doll of a 'sword dancer'

Thanks to everyone who helped make this contest a success, particularly the participants but also everyone who voted.

I used my judging system, as usual, with help from Monsum's Judging Panel. The special category was for the weapon, and one entry won decisively. The race for first place was extremely close - weapon decided it - and I'm giving the first and second place winners requests because it was so very close.

Congratulations! I hope you enjoyed making your entries as much as I enjoyed receiving them and making awards. :)

If possible, please link back to Ice Shadow Dolls when displaying your award.
(I hate it when I can't find contest sites from awards pages!)

	I love the design and intricacy, and that sword was really something. My friend Ashley - who knows nothing about dolling but is full of opinions anyway - likes the color and outfit. For first place, Cat can make a request. (Just send me a message describing what you want.)
	The ribbon effect of her hair and skirt is really cool, and she's blue! It was no use picking between Cat and Kuukiir for hair and shading, so I didn't bother. For second place, Kuukiir can make a request. (Just send me a message describing what you want.)
	There's lots of blue, she's an elegant dancer, and the shading is nice. Also it's blue. Oh, wait, I already said that.

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