Contest Time of Fun!

In celebration of almost reaching 250 likes on my Facebook and almost 10,000 views on the Cosplay Stitch and Seam VFire is having a Contest!

What are the Prizes?
The grand prize will be a weekend pass to Fantasy Con and a Feature on the Cosplay Stitch and Seam.
All entries will be a part of a mini feature on the blog as well.

How do I enter?
Message VFire on Facebook or use the contact form on the blog (upper right.) You can also e-mail VFire directly at VFire.props @ gmail.com. You will need to include the following in your message. If anything is missing I may not use it. Also, you must be older than 16 to enter.

Your real name:
Cosplayer name (if applicable):
Cosplay and series:
Age:
A picture of you in a cosplay: (make sure to add photographer credit)
A breif description about how that cosplay was made and why you chose it:
Will you be able to go to Fantasy Con: Yes or no (If you cannot make, still enter. I might give the ticket away as a second prize if the main winner cannot attend.)

*Bought cosplays are welcome!

This is necessary for the mini features. Entries will be limited to 20 spots and will be first come first serve. If there do end up being more I may include them, but only if it is a little bit more. I have recieved few entries for events in the past so if we get 20 that would be awesome!

How will the winner be chosen?
The winner will be selected randomly via D20!! (hence the 20 entry limit) Every entry will recieve a random number. If all goes according to plan there will be a video posted of the D20 being tossed!

Deadline is June 22!! The winner will be announced on June 23!!

I cannot wait to see all the entries so get them in! Thank you for reading.

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