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Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?

Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?

Hi ya folks

It has been awhile since the last Community Project, so being the glutton for punishment that I so love being, I volunteer to start one.

Since I am not a skinner this part is really easy.  The hard part is coming up with an idea, some graphics or a theme like a WindowBlinds that the rest of the community skinners can use to make additional themed skins. 

So if you have some thoughts for a theme lets see them.  Now this is not a contest to see who can come up with the best theme.  If we get several theme ideas then that can work it's way into several projects.  Hmmm, I like that thought, lets not lose that idea.

Just like any other skins that are submitted to WinCustomize to be uploaded into the Libraries the skins for the Community Project must pass moderation.  I believe everyone knows what that means, but if you must, ask questions before hand.  If you are going to share some ideas for a theme just remember that what you come up with graphically should be able to work for folks wanting to make Docks, DX skins or Winstep. 

What themed skins can be done?  Well I always like to say if there is a WinCustomize Library for it you can do one.

Basically there is no clock on the project, when it's done it's done.  The only thing that will change that is if the consensus is to do a Holiday Theme.  That should at least be available for the community to use before the holiday passes.    :O

Okay community, the ball is in your end of the court, lets see what you an come up with.  :sun:

 

UPDATE: 

1. Just so everyone knows what we are doing, we have two Holiday Themes to make skins for, reply #22 and #31.  Please contact Karen and Dave to get what you need, when it is ready, so you can start skinning.

2. Hey, we need names for the themes.   Don't really want them to be Community Skinning Project Holiday Theme 1 and 2 do we?  :-"

Theme name suggestions:  Karen's - Yule Rock and Dave's - Christmas 2012

3. I'm thinking that the WBs and themed skins should go up at the same time about a couple of weeks before the Holidays, in other words lets not upload the WBs before folks have a chance to finish their themed skins.  Need to know what the consensus is.

 

Yule Rock                                                                     Christmas 2012

1. WindowBlinds by k10w3                                           1. WindowBlinds by DaveBax 

2. DesktopX Skins by RedneckDude                              2. DesktopX Skins by RedneckDude   

3. ObjectDock Backgrounds by WebGizmos                   3. SysMetrix Skin by k10w3       

4. Winstep by WebGizmos                                            4. ObjectDock Backgrounds by DaveBax

5. Start 8 by Vampothika                                             5. Start 8 by Vampothika

6. Xion by neone6                                                       6. Xion by neone6

7. DesktopX Clock by k10w3                                        7. Rainlendar by RedneckDude

8. SysMetrix by Uvah                                                  8. Tiles by RedneckDude 

9. Wallpaper by k10w3                                                9. Wallpaper by k10w3

10.                                                                            10. Wallpaper by DaveBax                               

 

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Reply #101 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 100
lol. It's the ADHD. [sorry... couldn't resist the irony].
End of DrJBHL's quote

:rofl:    No "H" in my Axis I diagnosis, Seth.  If there was, my weight wouldn't be such a struggle.

Reply #102 Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 99
So there ya go, WG - bet you didn't think I was going to talk your ear off, huh?
End of k10w3's quote

Huh?  :w00t: :waaaa: :P Oh...how's the skin coming Karen? :-" :grin: And hurry up...I can see the veins in phillies neck bulging. XD

Reply #103 Top

Done with the Edit Controls -- Only have to skin the Explorer/IE Shell parts left.  I should have it completed in the next 3 days.  WebGizmos and RedNeckDude - I will email you the .wba as soon as it's done.  (hopefully you'll be able to tell me if I goofed somewhere before I upload).

Reply #104 Top

Lets try this again

Reply #105 Top

Looks good so far Karen! :thumbsup:

Reply #106 Top

Looks excellent Karen, also like the wall.  :thumbsup:

Reply #107 Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 106
also like the wall.
End of Philly0381's quote


I'm sure somebody else can find or make something better -- I just threw that one together in about 20 minutes to use as a working background.

Reply #108 Top

Well the wall is just fine and works very well with the blind.

Reply #109 Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 106
Looks excellent Karen, also like the wall. 
End of Philly0381's quote

Reply #110 Top

Here is what I have for Dave's WB.

 

Reply #111 Top

That is looking very nice Jim.  :thumbsup:

Reply #112 Top

@k10w3...any additional psd's would be nice. Hearth is coming along nicely. Should have a screenie in a day or so. Any objections to combining the two?

@Dave...care to part with a psd or 2or3 (pun intended)

Reply #113 Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 110
Here is what I have for Dave's WB.
End of RedneckDude's quote

Jim looks great.

 

Quoting Uvah, reply 112
Dave...care to part with a psd or 2or3 (pun intended)
End of Uvah's quote

Ross I sent you the SM and pp frame. You not have them or did you forget I sent them. You confirmed with me you had them but if you can't find them email me and I will send them again to you.

Reply #114 Top

Ooops! My bad, Thought maybe you had some more. Now to go look for them. lol

Reply #115 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 114
Ooops! My bad, Thought maybe you had some more. Now to go look for them. lol
End of Uvah's quote

What more would you like

Reply #116 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 112
k10w3...any additional psd's would be nice. Hearth is coming along nicely. Should have a screenie in a day or so. Any objections to combining the two?
End of Uvah's quote


I figured I would send you the .wba of what I have done so far so you can tell me what you need as far as PSDs and check over for anything that isn't playing well.  I also sent a copy to RedNeckDude and WebGizmos.  Let me know if you need anything else.  I should have this done in another 3-4 days.

Reply #117 Top

Christmas 2012 on the Desktop....

Reply #118 Top

We're gonna have a Yule Rockin' good time this Christmas 2012. Yum! :thumbsup:

Reply #119 Top

Almost done -- it will be ready on Friday by the latest.

Reply #120 Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 119
Almost done -- it will be ready on Friday by the latest.
End of k10w3's quote

:sun:

Reply #121 Top

As you all can understand I have been heavily into getting Piranha finished, but she´s coming (The Xion) :sun:

Reply #122 Top

Quoting neone6, reply 121
As you all can understand I have been heavily into getting Piranha finished, but she´s coming (The Xion)
End of neone6's quote

Screenshots...we demand screenshots!

Reply #123 Top

This is the hearth I'm working on. I could combine both WB's (k10w3 and Dave Bax) with this one or make three separate ones. Any thoughts?

Reply #124 Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 123
Any thoughts?
End of Uvah's quote

1.  I would hang those stockings at a little bit of an angle. 

2.  Really cool would be animated fire in the hearth (perhaps to indicate new email?)  If you can't figure out how to do that, send me a copy of what you have and I'll try to build the animal for it.

Reply #125 Top

Good thinking Karen. I'll email you the psd. In fact I'll zip it so it'll be easier.

Oops! I seem to have lost your email addy. Sending you PM.