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 #226 Thursday, December 6, 2012 7:29 PM
Don't be to anxious. You are on OT keep working. I will email you when it arives. 
Docks are uploaded also. however couldn't stretch the candy cane effect so made some with Christmas colors.If it's possible to make a perfect the dock master Steve will do it however not sure it can be done.
Reply #227 Thursday, December 6, 2012 8:22 PM
Working on a jpeg to show all three in progress. Stay tuned........
Reply #229 Thursday, December 6, 2012 8:43 PM
Still got docks to do but as soon as Karen uploads her blind I'll upload the Winstep. 
Reply #230 Thursday, December 6, 2012 8:55 PM
I have just uploaded a few for each skin. I'll finish tomorrow.
I'll add links to the WBs when they arrive.
Looking forward to getting that winstep, Steve.
Also looking forward to this all coming together.....thanks to all involved!!
Reply #232 Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:16 PM
Here they are. Three psd's all in one jpeg. All very much still a wip. Yule Rock is the closest to completion.
Reply #233 Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:30 PM
Docks! Uploaded! https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/objectdock_backgrounds/413/
Reply #236 Friday, December 7, 2012 8:03 PM
Skins are looking very nice folks. 
I have started on both suite descriptions.
Reply #237 Friday, December 7, 2012 8:18 PM
I uploaded my stuff. If you had copies of the previous one, delete that, and install the new one, as I made a few small edits. Had a great time with this! Thank you all for allowing me to be part of this awesome community project!
Reply #238 Friday, December 7, 2012 8:31 PM
Karen will you upload the wallpaper that you did for Dave's theme?
Reply #240 Friday, December 7, 2012 8:53 PM
Now lets see, all we have to do is find Uvah.........
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Reply #221 Thursday, December 6, 2012 2:04 PM
Phiily's a 'Suite' dude. Hang in there guy.