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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 #26 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 25
Beautiful, Karen. 
End of DrJBHL's quote

Thank you, Seth. :sun:

Reply #27 Top

Thats a beautiful start. I am in suspense already.Great work.

Reply #28 Top

Okay, very nice looking k10w3.  :thumbsup:

Reply #29 Top

Beautiful Karen, you do such clean work.. Was going to upload the one I started think I will leave it off.

Reply #30 Top

Why, Dave? Your skinning is excellent. Let folks see what you're doing! :)

Reply #31 Top

Her is a Christmas WB I'm working on. Lots not done including parts of the frame showing in the SS.

Reply #32 Top

Nothing wrong with yours Dave.

 

Karen, looks good too!

Reply #33 Top

We have two very nice themes for the community to start working with thanks to Karen and Dave.  :thumbsup:

Okay community lets see what you can come up with.  Let the skinning begin.  :sun:

Reply #34 Top

Looks just great!  :thumbsup: 5*

Reply #35 Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 24

Quoting Uvah, reply 23Mind if I grab the image? I want a good look at the start menu. Please.

Did you want me to email you the PSD?
End of k10w3's quote

I'd love it! I'm thinking hearth.

Reply #36 Top

Quoting DaveBax, reply 31
Her is a Christmas WB I'm working on. Lots not done including parts of the frame showing in the SS.

Reduced 75%Original 800 x 500
End of DaveBax's quote

Outstanding work, Dave! There's no reason we can't have 2 WB's for a community project.

Reply #37 Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 36
Quoting DaveBax, reply 31Her is a Christmas WB I'm working on. Lots not done including parts of the frame showing in the SS.

Reduced 75%Original 800 x 500

Outstanding work, Dave! There's no reason we can't have 2 WB's for a community project.
End of k10w3's quote

I feel the same way.  Let the skinning begin.  :sun:

Reply #38 Top

Thanks all, fun has begun

Reply #39 Top

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

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

Reply #40 Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 39
Hey, we need names for the themes. Don't really want them to be Community Skinning Project Holiday Theme 1 and 2 do we?
End of Philly0381's quote

I'm going to leave that up to somebody else -- I'm not good at naming things.

Reply #41 Top

Karen... "Yule Rock"... lol.  :grin:

 

 

Reply #42 Top

I agree with Karen. For the sake of making mine I called it Christmas2012. Did that only because I uploaded one last year and called it Christmas2011. Basically for me.

Call it whatever you like, no problem here.

Reply #43 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 41
Karen... "Yule Rock"... lol. 

 

 
End of DrJBHL's quote

:thumbsup:

Reply #44 Top

Theme name suggestions:  Karen's - Yule Rock (reply #22) and Dave's - Christmas 2012 (reply #31)  

Please feel free to make your sugggstions.  :sun:

Reply #45 Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 41
Karen... "Yule Rock"... lol. 

 

 
End of DrJBHL's quote
Clever... B)

Reply #46 Top

Check the OP for updates.  :sun:

Reply #47 Top

Yule RoX - xion player ?  :grin:

Reply #48 Top

Yule Rock! My vote. Started on the mantle. Not much to see yet.

Reply #49 Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 24
Did you want me to email you the PSD?
End of k10w3's quote

When you get a chance...and any updates as you do them. :grin:

Reply #50 Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 49
Quoting k10w3, reply 24Did you want me to email you the PSD?

When you get a chance...and any updates as you do them.
End of WebGizmos's quote
Ditto... :pout:

 

 

Same for you, Mr. Baxter  :moo: