Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?
Friday, November 2, 2012 by Philly0381 | Discussion: Community
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. 
Okay community, the ball is in your end of the court, lets see what you an come up with. 
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 #204 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5:42 PM
Thanks you sir! Karen kicked ass on that clock, didn't she?
Reply #205 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5:55 PM
Great zion Andy.
Going to upload my WB tomorrow wanted to let you know in case you have anything to add or I should wait. John said it was OK to upload. Karen is going to follow with hers as soon as mine is approved as she can upload right away with no waiting.
Reply #206 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 6:01 PM
New changes...done! 
Uploaded! https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/winstep/653/
Reply #210 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 9:04 PM
Thanks for the Start8 buttons Vampothika I'm using the reindeer. They look cool. I'm glad someone gave windows 8 some love this Christmas. 
Reply #215 Thursday, December 6, 2012 12:24 AM
Some have already uploaded. Good question.
Reply #217 Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:29 AM
I think I'll do a few shops and call them, "Yule Be Sorry"... or "Yule Laugh". 
Reply #218 Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:31 AM
Just for info to all, Philly is/has been really sick for the last few days.
He hasn't abandoned us.
Reply #219 Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:55 AM
Old farts, like myself consider it lucky to have a few good days in a row, lately it's been a few bad days in a row. Starting to feel better now.
neone6 and Vampothika have uploaded their skins awhile ago.
If you have your themed skins ready, which would mean that the WBs is final, then please upload. As skins are uploaded I will update the OP to reflect them. Once everyone has uploaded I will then put together a suite for each and upload them.
I will be reminding the community that there are lots of Holiday skins in the WinCustomize Library such as Garland, Wreaths and Lights to help personalize their desktops.
Thanks to all for taking part in the project.
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Reply #201 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12:42 PM
Quoting neone6,
reply 190
Matching graphics added.
What? No Xmas tree?
Looks good Andy.