Hey there everyone, DeepRising here with the Weekly Newsletter and Weekly Topic competition.

We had a great response to last week's topic “Springy”, and a selection of our favorite winning entries are coming up.

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OK, now on with to the Topic.

Our Favorite Flipnotes from last weeks Topic "Springy"

You can view all of the submissions for this topic on its Weekly Topic channel by clicking this link Weekly Topic - Springy

If you're thinking about making a topic Flipnote, don't forget to check out next week's topic theme and description, with ideas to get you started, as well as the upcoming Topics listed at the end of the Newsletter.

Also, don’t miss the video link in the Topic description, which is accessible through Sudomemo Theatre for further Topic inspiration.

And now, here are the winning Flipnotes from last week's topic "Springy".

Well done to everyone who entered.

When a couple of stick dudes discover a bunch of springs to play with, hilarity ensues in this Weekly Topic winning Flipnote by Coliwogg.

The slapstick comedy, and voice acted repartee work beautifully together, as they investigate their find. And you just know that an innocent bystander is going to be somewhere well in range, when their springy shenanigans go awry!

A pair of genius springy shoes promise bounces of stellar proportion in this winning Topic entry made by ClydeCheez.

But after such a spectacular build up, will they deliver, or prove to be a bit of a damp squib?

Let's check them out for ourselves!

mrjohn shows how he made his incredibly springy character ‘Bim-Bom-Boingo’ in this Topic winning stop motion animation re-post.

We were fascinated to see the physical puppet process frame by frame, as well as what can be done with the coloring and refining of Dsi photos with Flip-tools.

Also, don't miss the R.A.O.P. puppetry information at the end of the Flipnote.

A mischievous cloud springs and zips around the stratosphere in this dynamic, action animation by R○DriK.

We loved the idea of imbuing a vaporous being with springy characteristics, all of which work so well with the timing of the well chosen sound effects.

Super Mario reaches new heights, and a Mystery Box with the use of a Springboard in this winning sprite game animation by TensDraw2.

But what a shame Luigi has to spoil it, when he over shoots the mark!

“Quack”, and down they go!

It’s seasonal Springtime in the joyful land of stick people.

But as the sun hangs precariously in the sky, could they be in for an Autumn Fall? In this pun-tastic Topic winner by jn567.

A surprise spring action dodges a bullet in this waggish, Topic rib-tickler by Scratchy.

Wow! That's a handy skill to have!

This Weeks Topic - "Shrek"

Shrek is a 2001 animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children’s picture book of the same name by William Steig.

Starring the Ogre Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, as well as a host of other fairy tale characters, it’s one of the favorite CGI animated movies of all time!

Your Flipnotes for this fandom Topic could be inspired by the Shrek franchise in anyway you like;

Its characters, its story lines, its voice talent and music, or why not your favorite scene.

Here’s a link to a classic Shrek Trailer video you may find inspirational:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwXOrWvPBPk

Whatever way you pick, swamp us with your ogreish, fantasy Flipnotes and start a Topic entry today!

We really love the way you're all so creative with these topics and look forward to seeing the Flipnotes you create for them.

Make sure to post your entries to the Weekly Topic channel Weekly Topic - Shrek and the deadline for your entries is August 11th (12pm EST / 4pm GMT).

We would also encourage you to add a description to your Flipnotes. This is your opportunity to explain any points of interest and specific details that we could feature in the topic winner reviews.

And don't forget, if you want a cool thumbnail picture on your Flipnote, whichever frame you save the Flipnote on, that will become the thumbnail. So choose your favorite frame for this, or add in a cool title page at the end, and save on that.

Keep on Flipnoting and the best of luck with your entries.

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