Now, making life harder on yourself is a serious offense, but how to deal with it I have no idea... Do you think a good smack would do it?

*gasps * You'd strike me?!?!?

It is my civil duty as your Little Elf.

*rolls eyes * Ri-ight. That's just an excuse 'cause ya wanna hit me.

The only times I ever WANT to hit people are when they're being impossible. You're not being impossible. I only suggested a good smack because I couldn't think of anything else suitable.

*Gasps and needs a more dramatic version of * You mean my Fire made it through Phase One? *faints*

It did, Milly! I'm so excited for you! Everyone's pictures were so good! They were each special in their own right. You have no idea how hard this has been on us judges!

Elisha again.

I made it in two?

*Jumps up and down in glee*

*giggles * Elisha, dear, you should just get an HWF account! You're confusing everyone.

I got through Phase One?

Yes ma'am!!

*squeals with happiness*

All right, Phase Two is complete.

Every picture was special, so choosing between everyone’s pieces is hard. In Phase Two judging becomes a little different than Phase One. As judges (Celestria, Azlyn, and myself), we have a list of criteria we are looking for when judging between the pieces. The best coloring jobs (neatness-wise) will not necessarily be chosen. We are looking for pieces that are chosen to continue into each stage are being chosen for their creativity (high importance), their ability to think outside the box, their presentation, and how well the essence they were going for is depicted.

So, here are the finalists who have made it past Phase Two and into Phase Three.

Smoke and Flame, by wRen

Ash, by Philadelphia

Firepony, by DairyMaid

Fire Unicorn, by Amanda

Fire Pony, by BushMaid

I really shouldn't do this again... but...

*squeals and faints*

Me? Phase two? !!-Way-to-Go-!! everyone else!

Yes ma'am.

YAY! I'm so happy for the winners of phase two! Congrats all you beautiful ladies!

Go Ash!

Whoa, now it sounds like we're betting on horse racing.

Ahem. *is not surprised Amanda made it through* What did you expect, you amazing-with-the-colored-pencils you? *revives with a cupcake* Hold it together!

Well done, you guys!

The judges and I have decided that we are going to commiserate with each other and indulge in an ice cream and brownie binge when this is all over. You all have no idea! how hard this has been. Poor Meaghan has another headache from us trying to decide between everyone’s. The problem is, we love them all!


But, decisions had to be made. Although the girls and I tried to rationalize two winners multiple times.


These are the names and pieces of the girls who made it past stage Three, and into Stage Four.


Fire Pony, by Bushmaid

Fire Unicorn, by Amanda K

Smoke and Flame, by wRen


This will be the last elimination you are told about. Be sure to check out the blog on Thursday to learn who the winners are, and why.

Well done, wRen, Bushy and Manda!

* attempts not to faint in this thread as well * Both of mine made it... both... * squeals * I'm not gonna survive the next day and a half!

*grins * Oh I'm going to enjoy torturing you guys so that you understand at least a fraction of the pain we have- I mean!

You poor darling. What mean person is doing that to you?

I think between you having a hard time judging, and us having an unbearable time waiting, I think we're pretty even on the painfulness of this experience.

I don't think so! Believe me, us girls way outrank you guys in the "having to do something unbearable" department. We had to choose! You guys just have to wait.

* glomps Airia *

Congrats all of you! You all did so good! I look forward to the next coloring contest.

Any possible chance I could help judge for the next contest? I'd love to do it

!!-Way-to-Go-!! Bush, wRen, and Amanda!

I shall add you to the list of people who want to help judge in the future, Lady A.

Thanks Airi!

I need a giant rolls-eyes-fondly smiley.

Ooh! that would be an epic smiley!!

*grins * I thought only I rolled my eyes fondly.

No, I do that, too.

Hey, but see, we had to do the hard labor of coloring all these entries! Did you ever think of that?

Oh please.

What? I redid my first one - Cloud - like three times before submitting it!

*grins *

It is finally up, guys. The Holy World's Coloring Competition Results!