$35 Banner Contest...Paypal

[shpgrl]

Hi guys,
I had some great designs for my last contest for Delicious Soaps and would love to do another. I am able to offer more this time, $35 for a Banner Header to go over my new site. If anyone remembers from my last request I had a fragrance shop that closed last summer. But I would like to expand my presence on the web. Unlike Delicious Soaps which is more of a "line" that I will carry, my shop Exotic Essense encompasses all that I do which is make and sell perfumes and custom blended aromatherapy oils and lotions, soaps, etc. and even a little bit of silver jewelry.

I would like a striking header to go at the top of the page of my website. The style does not have to be like the Delicious Soaps logo. This is a fresh start. I envision something hippie like, but modern. Hippie with a twist. But I'm not quite sure what the twist will be! You can come up with the twist!

The banner should read:
Exotic Essense Memphis and maybe list "lotions, perfumes, incense, candles, soaps" (this may change in the final banner) and a pic or two of something relevant.

This contest will be open for 2 weeks (ending September 21) but may end sooner.

Size? I'm not sure, whatever the standard banner size is. This is just something that will go at the top of a page.

D.

 

[ami]

thanks for the feedback...here is the changes...

 

[VirginArt]

Revised entry...

 

[Virgil]

My entry:

 

[shpgrl]

Thanks virgil. A little too simple. See below...

Okay. I have tried to find a way to better explain what I need. So I've set up a test site. Maybe it will make it easier for everyone to see what I mean when I say what will work and what won't work. (These are NOT my photos, but they represent what I sell). I have put up a few of your banners just so you can see them against a backdrop. There are 3 banners per page. Here they go:

::links removed::



Hope this helps you to see what I see when I judge a banner.

I prefer color instead of neutral/browns. But ultimately I will judge on style and whether the banner represents the bohemian theme.

D.

 

[VirginArt]

Thanks for the feedback shpgrl...

Here is a revision with colour added to the text...

 

[JustinGFX]

Hear's my go at this. Hope you like it, I can add, delete, change anything if you want.

 

[Jaynesh]

Heres a change of colors feedback please.

 

[ami]

Here is perfect one...

 

[HaZardous Pain]

When will this be over??

 

[jackieh1791]

removed

 

[republickadesign]

another try:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40056016/

 

[RS]

Will submit one here in a few.

 

[shpgrl]

When will this be over??

The contest ends Thursday, September 21 at Midnight (Central standard time).

D.

 

[RS]

Hows this? You said you like colors, so i tried something different. Any color can be changed to your choice.

 

[shpgrl]

I have posted more entries to a third page "Banners 3"

Banners1
Banners2
Banners3



JustinGFX, Not what I'm looking for. I don't like the pics and you can't read my name. You're welcome to enter again, but I don't like this one.

Jaynesh, I'll consider these new ones. I put one up on the banner view pages. I'm not getting that wow! although it is pretty.

jackieh1791, Thank you for your submission. This is a little too conservative. Please try again if you want. I'm glad you entered.

republickadesign, submission in post #71. Of all that you have submitted this is the most provocative. I like this actually. Its one of those submissions that you don't expect and didn't ask for but surprises you with how well it works. Thanks. I'm glad you tried again. This is in the top 3 so far.

RS. Thanks for your submission. Quite different and very colorful indeed!


D.

 

[RS]

^Is that good or bad?

 

[shpgrl]

^Is that good or bad?

RS, it's a situation where I really like your submission, but it isn't exactly what I was looking for. It was my way of getting out of giving you a critique because I wanted to mull it over more.

D.

 

[RS]

^okay gotcha, take your time and let me know, i'll work on some more :D

 

[JustinGFX]

ok i see you dont like that piece of work, ill try something new

 

[republickadesign]

i have a question: "is that your website?" or if not tell me how ur site will be looking and i might enter another submission based on ur feedback!