WC Skinning Contest: Christmas Edition

Ho, ho, ho...... Merry Christmas.

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After many emails inquiring about the next skinning contest, I'm in the process of putting together another community skinning contest.
This time there will be a few changes from the previous contests. The big change will be the judging method. Instead of downloads, the winners will be picked by a panel of judges.
Skins will be judged on originality, performance, style and quality. This contest will also have a chosen theme (Christmas)
I'm starting the contest with the WindowBlinds category. The 1st place winner of a Christmas WB skin will receive an OD subscription/extension.
The second place winner will receive a WinCustomize Subscription/extension.
I'm still waiting on the response of a couple of sponsors to add more prizes and perhaps more categories to compete.
As always my Email is open to sponsors that would like to contribute.

Christmas is about 6 weeks away. This should give everyone enough time to put together a nice skin.
The official announcement will be made during the week or as soon as the sponsors reply. In the mean time, open those graphic programs and get those ideas on the screen canvas
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have a great idea for a skin, but i have no skinning talent (that i know of.... ) i just wish i could see my creation come to life... (ITS NOT A STUPID CHRISTMAS SKIN BTW)
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#1: Do you mean your WB is a Christmas skin, but not a stupid one, or do you mean that any Christmas skin would be stupid? (just curious-- none of my WBs have IQs)
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
(ITS NOT A STUPID CHRISTMAS SKIN BTW)

Then why bring up in this thread?

but i have no skinning talent

Nor manners it appears.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
AP... if you need an extra judge, give me a shout.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I always enjoy these contests whether I participate or not. I don't envy the judges, though. Because of all the nosy questions people will ask.

Like...

Will seasonal (snow, ice...) or other holiday themed creations be acceptable, or is it strictly candy canes and santa claus type stuff?
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
A_67, can I ask/suggest that the deadline be the week before Christmas? It always stinks when AMAZING holiday themes are released the day of or even after the said holiday (Holy Day)?


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Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i meant my skin was not a christmas skin, and i didnt want to make a christmas skin (is there any problem with that?) all i wanted to say was i have an idea of a skin to submit for the skinning contest, but ive never attempted to actually make a skin...

leave it up to some ppl to take a joke and make it into something negative...*supresses feelings to get pissed*
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Threi, your idea is probably a good one. You could start a new thread and ask if any skinners would be interested in making it. A Blind is a lot of work, so it helps to be courteous (I know you are, anyway).

This thread is specifially about Christmas skins and the contest
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Looking forward to this one
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
A_67, can I ask/suggest that the deadline be the week before Christmas? It always stinks when AMAZING holiday themes are released the day of or even after the said holiday (Holy Day)?



*That is excellent input.. really makes no sense to finally get a cool Theme/Blind..etc..etc.. the day of or a day after the actual holiday itself..
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Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wow,another great idea for Xmas!
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
can I ask/suggest that the deadline be the week before Christmas? It always stinks when AMAZING holiday themes are released the day of or even after the said holiday (Holy Day)?


I second that. Hopefully you'll allow both winter/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah and Christmas themes, though it's up to you.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I wish to be in this too but I am pretty out of money ... trying to arrange some funds but not sure whether I would make it or not ... AP, is there any other way to be helpfull ... ??? Just let me know
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think a Christmas contest is a great idea. Only one catagory this time ?

Just WB ?
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
AP... if you need an extra judge, give me a shout.


Will do Koasati.

A_67, can I ask/suggest that the deadline be the week before Christmas?


The deadline will
definetely be before the Chirstmas weekend. And unlike the past 2 contest, artist can begin uploading their work as early as today.
I also understand that not everyone celebrates Christmas the same way, therefore a Kwanzaa or Hanukkah theme will be equally accepted.

BX, you got mail!!

Fairyy~ I'm looking to add more categories depending on the ammount of prizes donated. Right now there is enough for one category.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
A_67, did you get my e-mail? No response so I was just wondering
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just checked my mail and I have none from you SD.
Try re-sending it
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sent it again.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
SD, are you sure you are sending it to the correct e-mail addy? I have not received any mail from you
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is it going into your junk e-mail?

e-mail me at sleeping-dragon at comcast.net

The first one I sent from your addy above, the second one from your personal page.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
SD, you got mail
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Got it and replied. If you don't receive it, there's something not right somewhere.