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 #42 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 2:23 PM
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 #44 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 6:02 PM
Theme name suggestions: Karen's - Yule Rock (reply #22) and Dave's - Christmas 2012 (reply #31)
Please feel free to make your sugggstions.
Reply #45 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 6:38 PM
Reply #48 Thursday, November 8, 2012 12:57 PM
Yule Rock! My vote. Started on the mantle. Not much to see yet.
Reply #50 Thursday, November 8, 2012 3:30 PM
When you get a chance...and any updates as you do them.
Same for you, Mr. Baxter 
Reply #52 Saturday, November 10, 2012 1:19 PM
WB finished except for some minor changes and anything else I find over the next few weeks.
Anyone interested in any psd files please let me know. I don't plan on making anything except the WB.
Reply #54 Saturday, November 10, 2012 3:28 PM
PHILLY: When you have a name for my WB please let me know or I will just leave it as is.
Psd sent email Jim
Reply #55 Saturday, November 10, 2012 3:29 PM
I have updated the OP and will start showing the themed skins.
If you would please confirm again with a reply letting us know what you are working on and I will add your name.
Reply #56 Saturday, November 10, 2012 3:32 PM
Looks like it will be Christmas 2012 Dave.
Reply #58 Sunday, November 11, 2012 3:37 PM
Just to let everybody know, I have the start menu, horizontal task bar, buttons, and window frames input into SkinStudio for Yule Rock; and I plan on making a SysMetrix for Dave's WB, using the colors he used, and some of the elements, but making it look like a nutcracker.
Reply #60 Sunday, November 11, 2012 6:26 PM
I've uploaded a zip of my graphics here: http://www.mediafire.com/?jet30ix6lkdv8pr
It's a community project, so anyone who needs these graphics can grab them.
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Reply #41 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 2:02 PM
Karen... "Yule Rock"... lol.