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[Roserain]

Warning: Thread is extremely image-heavy

Welcome!


Gallery of Corkboards
80 and counting!

For more on sigbars rather than corkboards, please click the example below to be quickly taken to that post since it's easy to get lost in all the corkboard stuff~





Rules
- Do NOT pm me, post in the thread please! -
- Be gracious. -
- Use your brain before you open your mouth or make a post. If it's mean, harmful to others, or trolling, I will beat you over the head with my keyboard. (And perhaps report you.) -
- Follow the TOS. I will not design a board that I feel breaks any rules. -



FAQ

Do you do art trades?
asdfsqomg yes please

Dude, I've seen this shop before, haven't I?
Probably. I used to have an old thread. I've been doing these boards for about 3 years, on and off, whenever inspiration strikes.

Wait wait. I got a board from you, but now I want to edit something.
- That's cool. I save the .psd for each board I make.
If it's a huge change though, I might charge you for it.
You're also free to ask for the .psd of your board, I have no problems with you playing around with it yourself. <3

Hmmm. I have this idea, but your front page says nothing about what I want. What do I do?
- If you've got something in mind, feel free to post here and ask me about it. I'll be honest with you if it's within my abilities or not.

Ugh! I thought you were going to take the background out of this picture before using it!
- How was I to know? Unless you ask me to 'uncert' or otherwise manipulate an image, I'll assume you want the image to remain as is when I use it. Please be as detailed as possible about what you're looking for.

So, I got a sig map from you, but now I want the links changed.
- When I make a Sig Map, I will save all the material used in making it in case changes are necessary. If you just need a link updated quick-fast, no worries. But if you're looking to adjust a whole slew of them, I might ask for a small fee for my time.

I don't have my own .php server! How am I supposed to host a sig map?
- I host all of the sig maps I make on my own server I pay for. So no worries there. I'll also send you your script if you want it, and want to host it yourself.

Yo! I was here first and now someone is in front of me! What's the deal with that?!
Sometimes I'll bump another cork board to the top for one of a few reasons: they need just a simple edit done, I owe them for whatever reason, I'm waiting on information or something before I can continue with the other cork board. No worries, it's not like I'm picking favorites, I'm just organizing things in the way that they'll get done the quickest.

[Roserain]

How it works

1. I only take bribes now, due to time constraint.
2. Fill out your form with your offer and post it in the thread, you may quote me if you have questions or something, I don't bite.
3. I will quote you back to either help you fill out your form or to let you know I've accepted your bribe.
4. Once I've ok'd your board, please start a trade for the amount I approved.
5. I will build your board and post it for your approval, now is the time to change anything. I can also livestream while working on your board, but be aware that sometimes a board can take several hours over the course of several days.
6. Once you've approved your board, I will accept the trade, and not only give you a nice .png of your board, but upload a sig friendly .jpeg version.

[Roserain]

Pricing Info

Click these boards for their full sizes, this is just the thumbnail view. Except the mini board, what you see is what you get there.


Pricing is based on a few factors. One, if it's a full board or a mini board. Two, the level of complexity. Three, if you want me to make a sig map out of your board.

Since this is a bribe shop, these prices are just guide lines. I might take something cheaper if it's interesting and I have spare time, or I might look for a higher ticket if I know my time's gonna be crunched. It all really depends, but here's a quick and dirty guide.

If you're looking to get your board mapped out as well, a good estimate is to double the price.

Levels of complexity


Easy - About 20k


Medium - About 40k


Heavy - About 80k


Hardcore - About 180k
WARNING: These look like s**t in sigs because their resolution is so pixelated. It can be done, but just so you know...


You're Killing Me, Smalls - (oh god why)
I have no idea, this is major ouchie. Probably won't take less than 350k
WARNING: These won't fit in a sig AT ALL. They're for journals and shops pretty much, and are prone to shrinkage of images to make everything fit. You'll also have an enormous board. Sigmapping rarely works well on these, but if you're willing to pay, I'm willing to play.



Mini Boards

Mini boards are exactly what they sound like xD



They are pint-sized boards, nearly half the size.

I seriously recommend them for shop events, sig maps, and very small orders. In fact, I'll refuse any mini board that I think will be too complex.
About 10k

Sig Mapping

What is a Sig Map?
A sig map is awesome. If you're not the one writing the .php.
It is basically an image that doesn't link to one url, but many. And where you click on the image 'map' determines where you go. Think like a video game map. You click on the castle, and *poof* you go to the castle!
If you're curious, poke the one in my signature! Try clicking different objects and see where they lead you~

How does it work?
Through the magic of scripting. Basically, I fill out a bit of code using an image and a list of urls. Then, I pair that code with another script that together create the working map. Then your image is laid over it, giving it a visible face.

Does that mean I could have one 'map' and several images?
Yes. You could have several images that rotate, and a single map that links out. However, the map doesn't rotate too. Think of it like a keyboard that changes colors. No matter what color the keyboard is displaying, the 'K' key will still type 'k'. So, you could order several cork boards and a map, but I'd suggest that the objects don't move from cork board to cork board. Like, if you have a large photo in the top right corner that links to your profile, I'd suggest that you keep that large photo up there and simply change the image that's in the frame.

I want to make my own Sig Map!
Far be it from me to stop you xD
Everything you need to know to learn how you can find HERE

Wait! How do I make my Sig Map work in my signature?
Using this code:

[url=MAP URL][imgmap]Sig Map Image[/imgmap][/url]

So, if I order a Sig Map from you, what happens?
- First, we need an image to work with. Hey look, I make cork boards! Wouldn't that be an awesome sig map? A cork board that links to whatever is pinned to the board? *hint hint*
- Once you have the image you want me to work with, I'll outline the links for you. Sadly, I'm a newb at working with script, so I have no idea how to make fancy shapes. That means that all of your link areas will be a rectangle or square. The link areas also can't overlap.
- I'll show you the image of your picture with all the links boxed up, and wait for your approval.
- Once I have your approval, I'll write in the script for you.
- I will attempt to host your script myself, but I will also give you the two scripts for your own safe keeping and hosting if you'd like.


Sig Map Ordering

There's no form, since each map is different.
Basically, once the image is ready, be it a corkboard or a bar like in my signature, or something else entirely; I'll need a list of what you want to link and where to.

[Roserain]

The Bits and Pieces - Constructing your Form

Open up notepad/Word/wordpad or whatever thingy you use. As you go through, simply copy the form bits that you need and paste them into your text editor. There you go, instant form.

For the picture strips... Just because they have 6 or 8 or however many boxes doesn't mean that's all your limited to. By all means you can make them shorter or longer.
The big difference is that the snapshot strip is smaller in size and the pictures will really be tiny, so you can fit more.

Board, Frame, and Pegs



The skeleton of your board. You need at least this and the form end to request a board from me.

[color=green][align=center][b]I'd like some Cork![/b][/align][/color]

[b]Cork Board[/b]
[i]Full or Mini?:[/i]
[i]Frame color:[/i]
[i]Peg board color or image:[/i]
[i]Additional info:[/i]

[b]Pegs[/b]
[i]Size:[/i]
[i]Shapes:[/i]
[i]Colors:[/i]
[i]If glowing, Glow Color(s):[/i]
[i]Additional info:[/i]

Large Photo

[b]Large Photo[/b]
[i]Image (link):[/i]
[i]Background (if desired/needed):[/i]
[i]Frame color:[/i]
[i]Text:[/i]
[i]Text color:[/i]
[i]Text font:[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Photobooth Strip (6 frame)

[b]Photobooth Strip (6 Frame)[/b]
[i]Image 1 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 1 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 2 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 2 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 3 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 3 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 4 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 4 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 5 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 5 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 6 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 6 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Frame color:[/i]
[i]Cut Up?[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Snapshot Strip (8 frame)

[b]Snapshot Strip (8 Frame)[/b]
[i]Image 1 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 1 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 2 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 2 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 3 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 3 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 4 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 4 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 5 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 5 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 6 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 6 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 7 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 7 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Image 8 (link):[/i]
[i]Background 8 (if desired):[/i]
[i]Frame color:[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Film Strip


Image 1 (link):
Background 1 (if desired):
Image 2 (link):
Background 2 (if desired):
Image 3 (link):
Background 3 (if desired):
Image 4 (link):
Background 4 (if desired):
Image 5 (link):
Background 5 (if desired):
Image 6 (link):
Background 6 (if desired):
Frame color: (shown here in black and sepia)
Additional Info: (let me know if you don't want it to look transparent, I will default to this unless told otherwise)


Paper Scrap

[b]Paper Scrap[/b]
[i]Text:[/i]
[i]Text color:[/i]
[i]Text font:[/i]
[i]Text size:[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Sticky Note

[b]Sticky Note[/b]
[i]Note Color[/i]
[i]Text/Image:[/i]
[i]Text color:[/i]
[i]Text font:[/i]
[i]Text size:[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Button

[b]Button Image[/b]
[i]Image (link):[/i]
[i]Background (if desired):[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Sticker

[b]Sticker Image[/b]
[i]Main Image:[/i]
[i]Border Color (typically white):[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Wallet Image

[b]Wallet Image[/b]
[i]Image (link):[/i]
[i]Background (if desired):[/i]
[i]Frame color:[/i]
[i]Additional Info:[/i]

Objects

[b]Object[/b]
[i]Image:[/i]
[i]Any Info?:[/i]

Form End

Simply the closing of the form

[b]END[/b]
[i]Level of Complexity:[/i]
[i]Sig Mapping?:[/i]
[i]Total Bribe Offer:[/i]
[i]Notes/Info/Additional Information:[/i]

[Roserain]

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[Roserain]

Sigbars

What Is?
- Pretty much they're just a little ribbon of buttons that goes in your sig, small and efficient use of space that links out to a bunch of different things. I've fashioned mine to look very much like the Gaia site map bar.

How Do?
- I'd recommend something no higher than 30 pixels, and obviously you're limited to Gaia's 500 px width. You could potentially make a bar that's vertical instead, or even a small grouping of boxes would work.
- You can make your own image and simply ask me to map it out for you, or I can custom make a sig bar for you <3

How Much?
- Eh, probably depends on the number of links and if you already have an image or not. If you've already got something that you want me to map out for you I'd say something between 15k to 40k depending on how many links is good.
- If I'm making you an image and then mapping it, the cost really depends on the complexity of the image as well as the number of links. I can't really ballpark this for you, but feel free to quote me and I can give you an idea after you've given me some info.

There's no form, since it's case-by-case! Just quote me in here and let me know what you're looking for! If you don't give me a price offer, I'll give you a ballpark of what I'd look for from the project.

Other things to know...
- I will host the script for the bar's mapping on my own server for you, but I can send you the script as well if you like.
- I save the script for each one I make, so if you ever need to make changes, let me know.
- You can host the image for the bar yourself. tinypic is an excellent option, since it really reduces character length a sigbar takes up.
- On average a sigbar runs about 20 kb, so pretty small.

Pick-Up

Fea Line~

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