Gone for good 1,593 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 (edited) Soo, I don't have diddly squat money for the holidays and I have been resorting to alternatives to expensive gifts; one of these ideas happened to be a couple homemade christmas themed Derpy Hooves cards for my brony friends. Now, this then sparked the idea of "hey why not make some e-cards for my many internet brony friends" and then sparked into the idea that I'm gonna discuss here in this thread. Anyway, here's how it would go. You guys would each send me a PM that includes some basic information about your likes and what you would want most for a gift (I didn't specify it before today, but please make this more of an adjective than a noun! Thanks!). Afterwords I'll send you the name and information for the person that you will be making some art for! Once you finish up your art, and please make sure that it is to the best of your ability, you can personally email it to me at christianh94@gmail.com, please include who the gift is supposed to be sent to as I will send it to the lucky soul either on Christmas Eve. The deadline for this will be the 23'rd, but if you want you can send something in anytime before that. As of right now, registration is open but be aware that it is better to join sooner than later, as you don't want to have to rush something at the last second. Any and all forms of art are accepted! here's the old post just for historic purposes So basically here's what I think would be a neat idea: mlpforums secret Santa except instead of physical items that are being wrapped up and sent it's art that the gifter makes his or herself. To be honest I'm not totally sure how I would set this up but my guess is that I could get a friend of mine who's not a member of this forum and obviously just not interested in doing the art part to randomize the people and assign somebody to somebody else. We could all upload our gifts at a certain date.If this were to happen, I think anybody should be allowed to participate regardless of skill. The fact that somebody actually made something for another on a somewhat personal level should scare off any Uncle Scrooges that may be participating and the fact that the art is being made for somebody else I think would encourage everybody to perform to their best ability.Now, I'm not saying right now that I'm gonna start this up or anything because, you know, right now it's just an idea and I'd obviously need people to participate to make this a reality but imagine how fun it would be if this actually happened! Special thanks to Clarity for thinking of the awesome submission system! Edited December 1, 2012 by Lord Bababa 5 Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,633 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 I can't draw for crap, but I would be so interested in doing this anyways. Could we do something like a fanfiction as a form of art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 November 27, 2012 Author Share November 27, 2012 I can't draw for crap, but I would be so interested in doing this anyways. Could we do something like a fanfiction as a form of art? Don't see why not. A fanfic created with whoever it's for in mind peaks my interest. In fact, heck the more varied some of the gifts are the more interesting this thing could be. Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,633 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 Don't see why not. A fanfic created with whoever it's for in mind peaks my interest. In fact, heck the more varied some of the gifts are the more interesting this thing could be. Good. I understand many people are in love with ponies, so I could work with that I love this idea, seriously. I hope more people are as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost 1,410 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 I'm in, my drawings aint the best but i'll contribute. I think that any form of Art should be accepted (drawings, vectors, poems, stories etc.) solong as they were created specifically for this event and for the person, either something to do with them as a person, one of their OCs or their favorite pony ^^ I'm in, my drawings aint the best but i'll contribute. I think that any form of Art should be accepted (drawings, vectors, poems, stories etc.) solong as they were created specifically for this event and for the person, either something to do with them as a person, one of their OCs or their favorite pony ^^ Your friendly neighborhood alcoholic motorcyclist Life is too short to worry what others think of you, be creative, be weird, live life. Check out my YouTube here Check out my Fiora Jungle Guide here Check out my Motovlogging Trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkie D Pie 1,036 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 I really like this idea. Would be interesting to see what kind of things people might come up with, and it would be a bonding time for the forums, something that doesn't seem to happen a lot. I may not be a super awesome artist, but I would still love this idea. My OC's Shadow Stalker/Aarod Brachuin/Dark Chocolate/Cocoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyshredderofdeath 414 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 I'd be willing to participate. It'd give me a nice opportunity to draw more ponies as well as a bit more involvement with the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt 555 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 If there is any one who can take one fanfic written by me about their OC is a gift i would love to be part of this. Hope it comes to a reality and everypony can enjoy a must unexpected but awesome gift. =D OC's - Colt the Strahl | Earth Miracle | Tales of a Milennium - FanFic Proyect | Excuse my english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3WRO 79 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 Does music count as an art?, I got some fresh ideas on mind. I can draw a bit but I'm not really pro at it, especially ponies, but I'll do it anyway, traditional or digital? Please sub to my Youtube if you like my stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverwisp the Bard 2,353 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 Count me in. Maybe start a list of participating users in the first post. Also just uploading the stuff kinda defeats the "secret" aspect of the thing. Maybe collect the stuff in an email account and send it out as private messages. My Art Thread, updated (almost) daily Tomorrow will take us away, far from home No one will ever know our names But the bard songs will remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusK 1,264 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 I'm up for this if music is allowed. I can't draw worth crap, but I hear from some semi-reliable sources that I'm pretty good at making music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 November 27, 2012 Author Share November 27, 2012 Does music count as an art?, I got some fresh ideas on mind. I can draw a bit but I'm not really pro at it, especially ponies, but I'll do it anyway, traditional or digital? Yeah yeah, music counts as art! Anyway... Maybe collect the stuff in an email account and send it out as private messages. Something like this sounds like it would work out much better than my original plan. I'll get to making an email account in a bit. I'm thinking this thing could officially start on the first, but we need a deadline on this, ya know? Any suggestions as to when? Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverwisp the Bard 2,353 November 27, 2012 Share November 27, 2012 Something like this sounds like it would work out much better than my original plan. I'll get to making an email account in a bit. I'm thinking this thing could officially start on the first, but we need a deadline on this, ya know? Any suggestions as to when? Depends on how many users end up participating. December 20th sounds about right to me. Let us know when you made your decision. It might also be a good idea to lay down some ground rules (should be christmas/Heart's Warming Eve themed, nothing nsfw ect.) My Art Thread, updated (almost) daily Tomorrow will take us away, far from home No one will ever know our names But the bard songs will remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity 3,094 November 28, 2012 Share November 28, 2012 How about this: You'll be the host of everything. Choose a minimum or maximum for the number of participants allowed. It's best if the number is even, though that's not necessary. Each person should send you a form like this: Name: Likes: What I want most for my gift: That way, the secret santa can give a gift that the receiver will like. Then, you PM all of us separately, with the names of the people we'll be the secret santa of. And it all flows from there! Just a little idea 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Paradox 3,548 November 28, 2012 Share November 28, 2012 How about this: You'll be the host of everything. Choose a minimum or maximum for the number of participants allowed. It's best if the number is even, though that's not necessary. Each person should send you a form like this: Name: Likes: What I want most for my gift: That way, the secret santa can give a gift that the receiver will like. Then, you PM all of us separately, with the names of the people we'll be the secret santa of. And it all flows from there! Just a little idea Clarity has best idea. I think she is so totally right with this suggestion, it would help a lot of people out. 1 The Troubled Fighter: Paradox The Creative Romantic: Skyline The Blind Psychic: Psych Signature: CrystalRose & MatrixChicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 November 29, 2012 Author Share November 29, 2012 an actually good idea blah blah blah it works I like this idea. I'm gonna kind of quite literally put it in the first post. Anyway, I'm thinking that I'll essentially just open up everything right now so if you want to get a head start before the holiday season really starts going you can. Thanks for the interest, guys! 1 Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFox 44 November 29, 2012 Share November 29, 2012 I would be interested. I'm no michealango but hopefully I can make somebody a cool drawing of their favorite pony. Sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Bells 78 November 29, 2012 Share November 29, 2012 ooh, this sounds like fun! i draw a lot, so maybe i could make a gift for someone on the forum, too. i'll send the pm as soon as possible! naivarr.tumblr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 November 29, 2012 Author Share November 29, 2012 I would be interested. I'm no michealango but hopefully I can make somebody a cool drawing of their favorite pony. Sign me up! Thanks for your interest! If you want in you should send me a pm to me with all the stuff that I listed up there in the opening post. I'll really start assigning people on either the first or whenever I get enough entrants. Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarity 3,094 November 29, 2012 Share November 29, 2012 Spoiler Er...if you liked my idea, can you please give credit? You can put it in font 8 or in a spoiler, but I kind of get annoyed. >.< Sorry, but I dislike it when people take my ideas without giving credit, even with something as small as this :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 November 29, 2012 Author Share November 29, 2012 Er...if you liked my idea, can you please give credit? You can put it in font 8 or in a spoiler, but I kind of get annoyed. >.< Sorry, but I dislike it when people take my ideas without giving credit, even with something as small as this :/ Credit has been given. My apologies for not giving it otherwise Trust me, I know how that feels too. 1 Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Lightning Da Cute 619 November 29, 2012 Share November 29, 2012 I'll take part, i'm glad an idea like this was made and even more so that i was able to hear about it to take part of it. Its a great idea and im sure that everyone will love their gifts I'm the Son of Celestia And when i'm King who else did you think would be Queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraniteKinkieMarks 3 November 29, 2012 Share November 29, 2012 Count me in, gonna draw humans because I slightly forgot how to draw ponies, rip art ability and future drawings Also, Explosive Taquito Scooby Doo Magical Wizard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessFireStar 3 November 30, 2012 Share November 30, 2012 I may not be the best artist there is, but I am quite interested. I was looking for something fun that I can do. :3 I do projects all the time that are work related with my talents but never really for fun. I'm in~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 December 1, 2012 Author Share December 1, 2012 Once again, thank you all for the interest. I have already assigned a couple people, and for those of you who posted that they would do it in the thread I have PM'd you guys for a wee bit more information. Don't take too long to make something, though. You don't want to be rushing something on the eve of Christmas eve! Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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