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there's a starman waiting in the sky/ he'd like to come to meet us/ but he thinks he'd blow our minds

74 Spuffy Icons

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Rules:

- ALL icons must be submitted by 5 PM (EST) on Tuesday, May 26th. I'm giving you guys two weeks since you have to make three icons each. The voting will be posted as soon as you have both submitted your icons, so if you get them in earlier than that, great.
-You must follow LJ's icon dimension rules: no more than 100x100 pixels or 40KB.
-Do not share your icons anywhere before this challenge is over. Do not submit previously made icons. Do not tell anybody which icons are yours. If I find out that you have broken any of these rules, you will be disqualified.
-Brushes, textures, and stock images (no people) are allowed.
-You can crop the caps however you wish. If you want to make an icon of a random pole in the background, that's fine, as long as you use the cap that's provided.
-Post your icons as a comment to this post. All comments are screened.
-If you have any questions, please post them in a separate comment.

( Challenge Thirteen: FINAL CHALLENGE )

Good luck and have fun!

Also, I upload the icons to my own Photobucket after they've been submitted. If you change your icon, please post it in a new comment and let me know so that I don't end up posting the wrong icon. Thank you!

Challenge Twelve is over and we have to say goodbye to one more person. Thank you for participating and I hope to see you back for Round Six!

by alfiri with 12 negative votes.

Now that we're down to so few people, there is no more mod's choice.

Voters' choice:
by green_queen with 7 positive votes.
Now that we are eliminating only one person per challenge, there is no more immunity.

All negative and positive votes are added together to create your final score. For example, if an icon gets 5 negative votes and 2 positive votes, the score is -3. If an icon gets 6 negative votes and 4 positive votes, the score is -2. The -3 gets eliminated, even though the other icon got more negative votes. Positive votes can save you from being eliminated.

( Voting Tally )

If your number is not listed, your icon didn't receive any votes.

If you would like to see the comments your icon received, please leave a comment with your icon number and I will send them to you via screened comment. You must have comment e-mails turned on to see my response. All comments will remain anonymous.

Most people gave reasons for their favorite votes as well, so if you got only positive votes, there's a good chance that people still left comments about your icon.

Congratulations to our final two, dallowayward and green_queen! The final challenge will be posted shortly!

Buffy: Who are you?
Riley: You know who I am. The rest...What I do... I can't tell you.
Buffy: Then, let me. You're part of some military monster squad that rounds up demons, vampires...probably have official-sounding euphemisms for them like "Unfriendlies" or "Non-sapiens..."
Riley: Hostile Sub-Terrestrials.
Buffy: There you go. So you deliver these "HSTs" to a bunch of lab coats who perform experiments which, among other things, turn some into harmless bunnies. How am I doing so far?
Riley: A little too well.
Buffy:Meanwhile, by day, you pretend to be Riley Finn, corn-fed Iowa boy. You ever even been to lowa, Riley? God, if that's even your name.
Riley: It is. Born and raised. And hey, bulletin, I'm not the only one who's been less than honest here.
Buffy: I'd have thought a professional Demon chaser like you would've figured it out by now. I'm the Slayer....Slay-er. Chosen one? She who hangs out a lot in cemeteries? You're kidding. In every genera--You know, I really don't feel like doing the routine. Ask around. Look it up: "Slayer comma The."

From the episode "Doomed".


[Fic]
x.Aspect by goddessleila, Xander/Buffy, FRT.
x.A Watcher's Choice by ozma914, Giles, Tara, Buffybot, Dana, OC slayer, G.
x.Two Guys, a Girl and a Vampire 1/2 by cordelianne, Spike/Xander, Andrew, Female OC, R.


[Ficlets/Drabbles]
x.A Series of Goodbyes by piratescribe, Trish Burkle, PG.


[Fic Updates]
x.His Third Slayer by darklingdawns, Spike/Buffy, PG-13.
x.House of Women Part 66 by nwhepcat, Xander/Faith, R.
x.Domestic Bliss 29/30 by nomelon, Btvs/Ats, Spike/Riley, NC-17.
x.Waiting Around Part 11 by herself_nyc, Spike/Buffy, NC-17. *outside link*
x.Cost Benefit Analyzing 3/5 by lit_gal, Xander/Angelus, R.
x.Subspace Chapter 18 by toobusy2write, Angel/Spike, NC-17.
x.If I Were Souled: Halloween by kitty_alex, Spike/Xander, R.
x.The Missing Piece 14/20 by authoressnebula, Buffy/Angel, Buffy/Spike, eventually Buffy/Angel/Spike, PG-13 to NC-17.
x.Willow's Promise:Prologue, Chapters 1 & 2 by CaughtInTheQuiet, Willow/Tara. *outside links*


[Reviews/Fic Recs/Polls/More]
x.Angel: ATF #7 review by darlas_mom. (also contains spoilers for Dr. Who 4.06)
x.Reccing Meme: Buffyverse Spreading the Love by alwaysjbj.
x.countessmary is seeking information about fan art, fanfic, and fanvids relating to the law in fandom.


[News/Meta/More...]
x.Interview: Chiwetel Ejiofor on Redbelt, Serenity, and Watchmen. *outside link*
x.Anthony Stewart Head scheduled to appear on Jonathan Ross. *outside link*
x.Dollhouse news from Joss. *outside link*
x.candleanfeather posts meta questions about Spike's empowerment in BTVS 7.
x.Wire Image pics of Christian Kane and the cast of "Leverage" at the Turner upfront. *outside link*

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// this one's made with photoshop cs2 and includes selective coloring //

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68 'Wedding Fever' Brushes for PS (+ Imagepack)



♥ Themes: wedding cakes, rings, doves, newly weds and, of course, hearts & tender words.

♥ Various sizes: from 24 to 182 px.

♥ Set includes: imagepack & .abr files for your comfort.

Download Link...

 

Willow: Hi, guys. W-what's goin' on?
Buffy: Apparently there's been a really big mix-up.
Giles: Uh, it seems somehow that, uh, another Slayer has been sent to Sunnydale.
Willow: Is that even possible? I mean, two Slayers at the same time?
Giles: Not to my knowledge. Um, th-the new Slayer is only called after the previous Slayer has died. Uh... Oh, good Lord! You were dead, Buffy.
Buffy: I was only gone for a minute. - from 'What's My Line'

[Ficlets and Drabbles]
x. Necessary by snowpuppies, Watcher & Slayer, PG
x. Fade by snowpuppies, Watcher & Slayer, PG
My three favourite drabbles from those posted thus far at the open_on_sunday challenge include:
x. Perfume by lerdo
x. Homecoming by cmk418
x. Untitled by married_n_mich

[Fic Updates]
x. Part 65 of House of Women by nwhepcat, Faith/Xander, R
x. Part 29 of Domestic Bliss by nomelon, Spike/Riley, NC17
x. Part 10 of Waiting Around by herself_nyc, Buffy/Spike, NC17 *outside link*

[Icons/Graphics/Vids]
x. Buffy/Spike picspam by crackers4jenn
x. Misc icons by miss_mandy
x. Misc icons by drankmywar
x. An interview with Alyson Hannigan
x. A Hole in the World icons by whynot13
x. Season 8, #14 icons by beer_good_foamy
x. Spike, Angel, Buffy wallpaper and icons by dark_amia

[News/Discussion/More]
x. The Big Book of Buffy Bites, a new book that lists mistakes, trivia and clues for dvd Easter eggs.
x. Xander and Buffy/Spike make the list of gratuitous TV
x. ZapIt reviews 'Dollhouse' pilot
x. DB updates his NHL blog

Fic Title: Almost Like A Country Song 8/?
Author: Brandee
Pairings: Veronica/Troy eventually, Logan/Veronica, Logan/Parker, Wallace/OCC
Word Count: 6,123
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: S3 up to Papa's Cabin, pretty much AU after that..
Summary: He played her once, will she give him a chance to play her again?
Disclaimer: Mine? Nope!!
Warnings: Eventually will be Troy/Veronica, with Logan tossed into the mix.. So yep, that's the warning.... Oh, and Piz and Veronica? Never, ever, happened. I mean never, nothing, nadda.
A/N: I have to say that katjs11 is awesome..SHe has been so totally busy yet she still made time for my lil ole' fic! She's kinda amazing! This fic will be filled with Wallace and Veronica friendship goodness, because without Wallace, would Veronica had ever been a marshmallow?

"I came to profess my undying love to you. I tried so hard to stay away, but I just couldn’t do it anymore.”

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE RULES CAREFULLY. If you don't follow the rules, I will NOT count your vote.

VOTING RULES:
- Voting will last 24+ hours. The results will be posted on May 14th, around 5 PM (EST). Probably a bit later, because I have to work until 4:30. You are not required to vote, but it would definitely be appreciated. You do not need to be a participant to vote.

- Vote for the WORST (or lesser quality) icons. Vote according to the quality of the icons, NOT personal style preferences. (Keep the words "I don't like..." out of your votes. We want valid reasons based on actual quality.) Please try to be unbiased in your votes. Also take original cap quality into consideration when voting based on image quality. Keep in mind that the icon makers will probably be reading the reasons for your vote. Try to be constructive in your criticism, rather than saying that the icon sucks.

-Comment to this post with your vote for the ONE (1) WORST icon. With this ONE vote, you MUST provide a reason for your vote. If you do not provide an explanation as to why you've voted the icon off, your vote WILL NOT be counted. If I find that your reasoning is biased toward an individual icon maker or an individual style you may not like, your vote will NOT be counted. Comments are screened, and you will have the option to view the comments your icon received after the voting is over. They will remain anonymous.

-After you vote for the ONE lesser quality icon, you'll be voting for your ONE FAVORITE ICON. You don't have to give a reason, although you can if you like. ONLY CHOOSE ONE FAVORITE.

Here's an example of how to vote:
#100 - The texture is overpowering and the image is oversharpened.

FAVORITE
#207

And the form (just copy and paste what's in the box, replace the #00's with the correct numbers, and replace 'Reason' with the explanation for your vote, obviously.):

<b>Voting Off</b>: #00 - Reason <b>Favorite</b>: #00 - Reason (providing an explanation is optional, but you must choose a favorite.)

( CHALLENGE TWELVE VOTING )

Timeline:  Set during 5x17: Forever.
A/N:  In terms of writing, this is my first time dipping my toes into the BtVS pool.  Hopefully I didn't do a complete belly-flop.  *g*

Perfume

A chill breeze slithers through Sunnydale Cemetary; the perfume of grief lies thick in Angel’s nose and mouth as his eyes sketch Buffy standing watch over her mother’s freshly-dug grave. 

Underneath the top note rests a base note of blood – Slayer’s blood, thrumming beneath warm skin.  

Closing his eyes, he tastes it, iron-sharp and laden with power.  She had given it to him as freely as she had once given him that sunny smile.  His body grows heavy with remembrance and Angel steps toward Buffy, filled with equal parts sadness, shame, and hunger.  

He can never forget what he is.

3 textures & 1 gradient set


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4 drabbles set in Season Six.

( It was a shame, really. )

Title: "Nor Shall Death Brag" Retrograde Chapter 22
Author: guardian_erin
Rating: R
Warnings: crude language, adult situations, topics of self-harm, blood, character death, and violence.
Fandom: BtVS/Ats crossover
Pairing: Galen(Spike)/Buffy
Disclaimer: Write everying, own nothing.
Story Summary: In LA, the gang crosses paths with a young man who looks just like Spike. Where did he come from, and what can they do to save him?
Chapter Summary: Buffy readies her siege against Wolfram & Hart, and an unexpected guest shows up to join them.

"I check my e-mail *everyday* for updates. I just wanted to let you know that I so voted for this story and I love, love, love it." - bbloody_awful_poet on FanFiction.net

Start at the Beginning
Read Chapter 22


I've been nominated!
If you've been enjoying this story, I'd appreciate a vote under 'Best Plot - Spuffy'
Voting ends on the Tuesday, 13th! Thanks!

Title: "Nor Shall Death Brag" Retrograde Chapter 22
Author: guardian_erin
Rating: R
Warnings: crude language, adult situations, topics of self-harm, blood, character death, and violence.
Fandom: BtVS/Ats crossover
Pairing: Galen(Spike)/Buffy
Disclaimer: Write everying, own nothing.
Story Summary: In LA, the gang crosses paths with a young man who looks just like Spike. Where did he come from, and what can they do to save him?
Chapter Summary: Buffy readies her siege against Wolfram & Hart, and an unexpected guest shows up to join them.

"I check my e-mail *everyday* for updates. I just wanted to let you know that I so voted for this story and I love, love, love it." - bbloody_awful_poet on FanFiction.net

Start at the Beginning
Read Chapter 22


I've been nominated!
If you've been enjoying this story, I'd appreciate a vote under 'Best Plot - Spuffy'
Voting ends on the Tuesday, 13th! Thanks!