Secret s/a/nta thread, because we're still on saturday

I have no idea how to make a christmas card and I still have to send 2 to some people. My handrwriting's very ugly.

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>>149670813
Maybe you can find some inspiration here.

http://s292.photobucket.com/user/SecretSanta2015/library

>>149671071
Thanks, will gladly look into it

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Alright!
It's time to start working on cards!!

TI from WA, you've already seen my posts last weekend so you know you're getting something. It should be sent out by Tuesday at the latest!

CST from CA, I'll be sending yours out the same day! Don't worry, because you haven't been grinched!

Is it some new gimmick this year that all Europeans got other Europeans for gifters? me and people I know all got guys form the same continent despite choosing intercontinental.

Not that I'm complaining, just curious.

>still no reply from the guy organising

Cmon anon, give me a match. I've been searching my inbox and trash all night to see if I missed it and there's nothing there.

>>149671661
CR?
I'm in the process of trying to fix it now. There was some weird screwup that happened because of a late drop out. I've got someone who wanted to help out if we got issues with the drops, so I'm just waiting on them to respond again so I can get their info.

>>149671908
Sorry I know you get many emails and probably just want people to be patient, but how long do you usually take to respond to emails?

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>>149671908
Santafaggot, how long does it usually take to get an updated wishlist from someone after asking for one? I got an email back last weekend that you'd ask the person but I still haven't gotten it.

>>149671651
I think it's probably more that non-Europeans would be less willing to ship outside their continents. I know it's a killer for North Americans to ship outside the continent in particular, so maybe a lot of them didn't want to.

Can I still sign up for sending / receiving cards? Just moved into a new apartment and would like to decorate some...

>>149671908
Yeah that's me. I just got excited from the last thread and everyone was making it seem like they had their matches for a while now so I got nervous.

>>149672035
>>149672046

I usually go through the emails 1-2 times a day, more on the weekends, and try to get everything in them.
If you just emailed me asking either for more information, or to pass on information, I've probably taken care of it. Sometimes it just takes a while for them to get back to me. If it's been more than like two days, that's probably what it is, but if you're concerned, you can email me again.

>>149672074
Intercontinental shipping is pretty wallet-raping. I made an attempt to avoid that for gifting at least, though cards didn't have that restriction.

>>149672132
Yeah sorry about that. I could have sworn that I messaged you about that, but looking at the email now, I must have forgotten.

Anyway, I'm going to go have lunch, then swing by the post office. Will be back later this afternoon.

>>149672125
Yes, for >>149667428

>>149671908
>There was some weird screwup that happened because of a late drop out
What date did this happen? I sent an email that could probably be misread as a dropout 3 days ago

SM from UK
I'm waiting for half the present to arrive and I'm allmost done with the other half.

You won't be grinched.

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>>149672179
>swing by the post office
PO box soon?

>>149672242
When's the cut off date for that?

>>149672305
No, this was while assignments were going out.
Someone got their assignment and was basically like "Oh shit I forgot I signed up for this, please remove me, I can't afford it." and when I tried to fix the chain, I screwed up, and accidentally dropped him from the chain as well. I didn't notice until he messaged me about not getting an assignment.

>>149672338
That's the idea.

>>149672432
November 20, at least it was a week ago.

>>149672337
>SM
>UK

Hope never faded so fast.

>>149672620
Different anon here. Just signed up for that, thanks for the post.

To Santafaggot, please let me know if there's anyway I can be put in for sending/receiving cards. Found your old email in the archives but didnt want to spam you. Thanks bud

>>149672620
oh shit, on my birthday

>>149664678
I'm sure they will like it, I made some cross stitch keychains last year and everyone loved them. But cross stitching can take a while to make.

>>149667393
Nice. I commented on it in a previous thread, but I guess you didn't see it.

>>149672686
Now that's what I'd call a sign, anon.

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>>149672710
Here's the 2 I sent last year.

>>149672933
Those are adorable and I think anyone would be happy to get one

>>149672664
I wish i was assured no one grinches me. This is my first year trying this thing.

MK from PL

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>>149673215
Just hold on tight. There isn't a reason to worry.

When do most people try to have their gifts arrive by? I cant remember when they arrived the last two years.
I learned less than a week ago I will be out of state for Christmas, so I wont be able to open my gift on Christmas unless it arrives before the 21st

>>149673215
I understand how you feel. I can't help but feel slightly worried having not seen my initials at all but on the other hand I'm not posting my assignments either.
Some santas should stay secret until christmas, in my opinion it's more fun that way.

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>>149673474
I assume you're in the US, so here's the shipping deadlines for the USPS. I try to mail out the 1st or 2nd week of December.

Most people don't open their gift and post them until the 24th, but cards whenever

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>>149673215
you have same initials as my boss, could it be possible a fellow /a/non is so close and i never noticed ?

I should start drawing those cards...

>>149673475
There's nothing wrong with showing initials. It's not fun to withhold them. I kept getting told last year "Don't worry!" and I ended up getting grinched.

So stop being an asshole and show those initials.

>>149674229
You being suspicious and anxious doesn't make him an asshole. You may have gotten grinched but plenty of people who didn't have their initials posted didn't. It's always the people who get stiffed who talk the loudest.

>>149674137
I'm no one's boss irl so it's a coincidence

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>decide I can't draw
>pick one of the series my /ss/ likes and find a nice picture
>start dicking around with effects in paint.NET
>get carried away
A small sampling of what the picture ended up looking like. I can't tell if my /ss/ would like this or if it'd just piss them off.

>>149673742
Remember to never trust deadlines.
Fuck-ups can always happen.

I still feel sorry for trusting those dates. My santa received his gift late.

>>149674137
>>149674423

Don't listen to them, /a/non. This person is actually your boss and intends to fire you for having a shit waifu.

>>149674229
I guess it's nicer to not see initials and still get great presents/cards than to see initials and maybe still be grinched.

>>149674644
Is there a case of someone getting their initials posted and still getting grinched? Seems like a real dick move to get someone's hopes up like that.

>>149674720
I've gotten a message directly from my match through email apologizing for being late and saying they were getting stuff together to get mailed and got grinched in the end.

>>149674788
Same thing happened to me last year

>>149674229
My initials got posted and I still got grinched, your logic is flawed.

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For people that have bought from Mandarake before, if you're buying items from the same store do they ship it together? I don't want to pay 2000 yen shipping twice for something coming from the same place.

>>149675131
Same store ships together, different store ship separate.

>>149675131
Yes, of course. It would be nonsense for them not to. But make absolutely certain all the items are from the same store.

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>>149675165
>>149675171
Alright just wanted to double check. I'll see if I can find all the stuff I want through one shop.

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>still no tracking info from Big in Japan

I just want to ship the gift already but this isn't really helping

>>149675401
>Gift still hasnt shipped from the store

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>>149675525
>still haven't ordered gifts from the store

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Is it too late to join in?

>>149675695
Nope! Just send SantaFaggot 2 emails a day until he responds!

>>149675695
No, you're many months early for 2017's Secret Santa!

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>>149675401
>choose SAL with no tracking

>>149675695
You're a little less than a year early, anon.

>>149675755
> Picked SAL
I believe in Christmas miracles.

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>>149675754
>>149675788
Thanks guys I'll try next year. When does it usually start?

>>149675695
I was late too, we can be each others /ss/

MW from ON, RR here, you sent the card like, Monday right? Canada post must be fucking up because I still haven't gotten it yet.

>>149675899
>>149675695
If you're serious
[email protected]

>>149675695
Just join the fujo cards exchange

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Well, since apparently you either need your name on the deed, car insurance or a voter ID to get a P.O. box, it's going to be on hold until I get a new copy of my voter ID, since this state has some ass-backwards laws about voting.

In the mean time, I guess I can give my personal address by request in email, as long as you promise not to spread it around like a faggot.

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>>149672337
>SM from UK Holy shit

I hope thats me

>>149676483
You should probably only give that out to whitelisted anons.

Also, would you appreciate a musical instrument if it appeared prominently in your favorite show?

>>149676646
I probably would

>>149676126
I did send it Monday.

Remember, Friday was a holiday for Canada post. And I have had a letter take a week within my own city before, let alone to another province.

>>149674960
>>149674788
Maybe it is still coming but they are just really, really late?

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>>149670755
>my initials haven't been posted even once in this and all the past threads

>>149677735
My uncle works at the North Pole and he says that every /a/non is getting a gift this year.

>>149677735
Why do people post this but not themselves post their initials?
Maybe someone has you and isn't going to post your initials, but would do so to comfort you if they knew you were distressed.

>>149677930
Retard logic
If you post your own initials after complaining about your initials not being posted, then the asshole who won't post your initials will think you're a whiny bitch and may grinch you


Don't be a piece of shit, post the initials of the fucking people you have

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>>149677831

>>149677603
Oh, yeah, true, and I keep forgetting we don't get mail on Saturday like Americans do. Probably get it Monday or Tuesday or something then, unless CP is being retarded.

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>>149677831
>my uncle works for nintendo

>>149678038
>Don't be a piece of shit, post the initials of the fucking people you have
The grinch rate for /ss/ is 4%, you should assume that you are getting a gift, there is no need for confirmation of this.
Not having your initials posted doesn't mean you're grinched, and having them posted doesn't make you immune to grinching either.

>>149678038
Why does it matter so much that your initials are posted? They don't actually indicate that you won't be grinched.
I personally don't post initials for presents until I've ordered them, and for cards I just don't.

>>149678038
Calm down. Sorry your initials haven't been posted but no one is obligated to post them.

>>149678107
Hopefully soon (and hopefully you like it). Things have been stupidly busy I'm sort of going to a trial this week but I'm trying to send things out as nice breaks.

>>149678227
not the same guy

>>149678038
>>149678038
No you whiny bitch.

>>149678253
I'm assuming it's someone else mad they haven't been mentioned.

>>149678253
Sure it isn't

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Does anyone have CW from OK?

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>>149678360

>>149678709
>implying you aren't using your cellphone as a second ip or something

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Anyone else here /handhurts/ from working on cards
But the possible smile on anons' face will be worth it

>>149678868
Stop complaining and post more Christmas cheer.

>>149678902
Jesus fuck those are pretty.

>>149678902
> spent last hour drawing crabs over and over again
> still looks terrible
> throw in a cat picture to make up for it
> see that
> feel ashamed
DP from ON I'm so sorry.

>Payment accepted
>Payment Finalized
>Processing shipping (Paid)

All these stores should get their shit together

>>149678902
Those are gonna be some lucky anons.

Wouldn't mind to learn how you did this.

>>149678902
Good job anon.

I'm sorry I never mentioned, but

AP from NJ, you're in good hands. I hope.

>>149678902
I see my waifu in there.Good taste to whoever likes doll

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Men. these packages are getting heavy.
Come to think of it, I should've probably not gotten him everything on the list.

>>149679578
Use priority flate rate boxes and fill them with candy for good measure to get your money's worth.

>>149679155
Drawing? Hard to say, I've been drawing almost every day for over 2 decades, plus I watch speedpaints or live drawing on NicoNico to see how other artists work. I think anyone could do it with daily practice.

>>149679578
Been there, done that.

I'm fully prepared to pay 29€ for shipping, but that's the way cookie crumbles.

>>149678902
To my anons, I'm sorry you'll never get something half as nice as this from me.

someone is gonna get a lot of kratom from me

>Cards halfway done
>Awaiting gifts so I can send them out
Dont worry anons, I got you!
CJ from UK You wont be grinched
KK from PL
BW from UK
KH from NL
KK from RU
Cards are going to be sent out a little before end of november so they make it.

>Registered air parcel is still in Tokyo
The wait never gets any easier

Must be nice

I love you guys

>>149678902
Nothing hurts yet, but my hand is sticky from glue and tiny pieces of paper are stuck in my sweater.
Damn nice art, by the way.

>>149676640
Yeah, that's you.

>>149680446
Same here.
Glue is everywhere. Even in my fucking water glass.

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>>149680452
noice

I'd been worrying for a while since people were putting much more shows and characters than I did. I hope i didnt make it hard.

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>>149680360
This.

>>149680763
No, you didn't. I hope you'll like it when it arrives. I'll pack it safe, I'm a professional.

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>>149681104

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For future reference DP from Toronto please don't drop off the face of the earth after sending in your wishlist. I've already contacted Santafaggot twice asking for a more detailed wishlist and they said you haven't responded at all. If not that then next time try to give more details in your initial wishlist.

>>149678902
im so jealous of your anons

Any ideas for a paper material that'd make a good half-transparent (or even more transparent than half) effect?

>>149681324
Did they just list a couple things or is it something you literally can't work with?

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>trying to find my anon stuff
>Can't find shit

Waifu: Watashi - Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita.

quick best girl list:
Reigen - Mob psycho
Kira - jojo (pt 7 best)
Rem - Re zero
Tougou - yuki yuna
Nanami- Katanagatari
Smile - Ping Pong
Akashi - The tatami Galaxy
Hitomi - NHK
Shion - GJ-Bu
cop - Kaiba
maki - Love lab
Pink - Teekyuu
Megumin - Konosuba

I'm using Amazon and I'm in the 50-75$ range. I don't want to order from Japan due to delays. I might have to look for an artbook

Shit. I live on a remote island and I haven't even started looking for a gift. Can I just ship it straight to them?

>>149681517
Cellophane.

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>>149681529
They put down three very "safe" shows (monogatari, k-on, and code geass) that don't give me any idea of what kind of shows they enjoy or shows they haven't seen that I could rec and they didn't list any characters they liked either. It's not like I can't do anything with it but I feel like I can't go all out either. The most I got was that they liked handmade and maybe wanted figures.

>>149681628
>I'm using Amazon
What are you doing, you moron. Go read the guide in the buyfag thread.

>I don't want to order from Japan due to delays.
If it makes you feel better, I ordered something last week and it'll arrive Monday. Just don't pick SAL.

>>149681628
In the buyfag guide they also list both american and european based shops you could look through instead. You might have a better selection then on amazon.

>>149681668
If someone doesn't list specific characters you can probably take that to mean they like anyone. It'd probably be easiest to pick from K-On since it has the smallest pool of characters and none of them are really divisive. You could just put together a really extensive K-On themed gift.

>>149681738
>>149681762

I've dabbled on someone of the buyfag websites and I haven't found shit from these shows, but I'll give it another go.

>>149681628
>amazon
Chances are the sellers are in japan anyway.

>>149681637
Only if you must.

>>149681668
I mailed a card to him today. Be sure to post if he doesn't respond by Christmas, he is close enough I can pop by his place to check.

I'm terribly sorry, my giftees, but something has come up and I'll be out of town for a couple weeks.

I'll make sure everything arrives before the 25th, though!

pls anons if you havent posted initials post em

>>149681628
I don't think any of those have much in the way of merchandise. They are either really niche or just too new. But I'm sure you could find something if you check places besides amazon.

Could anything go wrong with sending metallic objects in my cards?

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I just imagine my /ss/ opening their box and die from a heart attack. What are these things supposed to be?

>>149682246
A scarf towel

>>149682246
That would be hilarious and I want one.

>>149682246
Body towel, Anon. It's clearly explained therr there, written on the title and description.

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>not living in Japan
>not just having to go outside to your nearest department store to get quality Anime stuff for your anons
I feel bad for you guys.

>>149682554
If you live in Japan, why would you be participating in /ss/ and not making plans to eat KFC and sing karaoke with your friends

>>149682638
Because you guys are my friends.

>>149682638
>implying we have friends
>implying you should take part in /ss/ if you have friends

>>149681628
That list sounds like anon likes those anime, not just their girls.
So you could also consider general merch like OST, artbook, etc.
Katanagatari has a bunch of figures, but they aren't very good.

>>149682708
I just bought him a kira figure from 2013 from AmiAmi.. hopefully they figure out shipping cost quickly with EMS, I wanna get this sent over

>>149681628
>>149682756
>completely spoiling your gift
God dammit anon, what are you even doing?

>>149682756
If the items in stock, EMS to the states is 5 days from Amico. It will get there don't worry.

>>149682819
Is EMS gonna cost me an arm and a leg?

>>149682871
Yes.

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>>149682871
Depends on the item. Amico has a wide arrary of box sizes so they will pick the best one for the item(s). Depending on the figures packaging and how much paper she stuffs in as well. A lone 1/8 figure without a huge box may be as little as 2k. Single Nendo may get you down between 1500-2000.

The only other shipping option That may be cheaper and still arrive on time from Amico is Air Small Packet.

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>>149682871
I would think it highly likely anon.

>>149682756
Delet this.

>>149682231
Like spoons?

>Arriving Dec 12, 2016 - Jan 12, 2017
PRAYING

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>>149682231
Do they use metal detectors on cards?

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Is getting a daki cover for my assignment a bad idea if I know nothing about them other than their waifu and favorite shows? Is there a lot of you out there for whom a daki is "too much"?

>>149682231
Metal in envelope is fine, I remember a quarter for railgun and a razor in past years. Just make sure it's inside the card or taped in because the auto sorter can tear rigid edges.

>>149683405
Dakis should be considered typical anime merch, so if your giftee didn't specifically mention no dakis / no lewd things then anything should be fair game, I don't recall ever hearing of anons being upset at receiving one.

>>149683405
Alternatively, if you're here, MW from Canada, how do you feel about dakimakura?

>gave some sword girl a huge santa sack instead of a sword
This is fun.

>>149678902
Goddamn, I thought my cards were much better this year, but that's amazing.

>>149683669
If that is ON in Canada:
I would like it but it would probably be forbidden to me. But if it is Inaban I would keep it hidden somewhere because then I could hug her.

>>149683786
>Gave some explosion mage a santa hat instead of a witch's hat.
All in the name of Christmas spirit!

If SH from FL is here, is Suzuha your favorite girl or is she full waifu?

>>149682674
Hiroyuki and 2ch please go

>>149684254
Guys, stop. We're not in "write an anime episode" thread

So, for cards, if you list your waifu and some other girls, you don't mind not getting a drawing of your waifu right?

I just can't draw his waifu, and he listed a pretty lady that I find easier to draw

LK from Wales , I've ordered your gifts, no need to worry about being grinched.

>>149684592
I'd be happy with any character I list. We can go waifu-only on V/a/lentine's.

>>149684592
They wouldn't list other characters if they only wanted waifu related cards.

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>>149684612
You meant to sayLM, right anon?

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>finished card
>want to post it
>don't want to ruin surprise

>>149684785
well actually I'm not sure LMcK?

>>149685052
Same here. I also want people to post cards that they made and never got posted from pasts ss...just to see something new. I'm so bored and need holiday cheer

>>149685533
YES

Thanks for posting, I was actually getting scared.

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Reposting again

Zalgo-kun of Sacramento, pls I need your t-shirt size before I can start working wrapping your gifts.

Finally ordered my stuff on thursday after my card was deactivated for two weeks.
Now it's just up to the postal system to determine whether my anon gets his gifts on time.
Hopefully he doesn't already have what I got him, shopping for buyfags is a pain.

It's almost 3 AM again. Why is it always 3 AM when I finish a card?

I don't even know if I even like it or not. It's pretty simple which makes it look neat, but I also feel it's too simple

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>>149685662
I wish I had the foresight to take pictures of all my cards before I sent them.
So many hours and good ideas, lost to the abyss.

>>149686765
I've started taking pictures of mine just in case. It's also a nice way to track my skill level from year to year.

Is it frowned upon to "overspend" on your match?
I already went over my tier (25-50) by about 10 bucks because I was buying gag stuff for my anon.

>>149687106
It's fine. I don't think anyone would feel off unless they got $50 over their tier or something like that.

>>149687106
Not at all. The price brackets mostly act as a minimum of what to spend and expect.
Poorer tiers also tend to be especially grateful of whatever you send them.

>>149687106
Of course not. I don't know why anyone would be upset to receive more then they expected.

>>149687106
Not at all
I tend to often put about 20 to 30 extra towards my anons
I just hope whoever gets my gifts enjoys them

>>149687106
Nah, it's fine. I got my anon's gift already and this is the first time I didn't overspend (just 2 bucks, so not really) i feel kinda bad for not overspending but it is what it is.

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>decide to look at how much gunpla is on mandarake
>those prices
I wonder if my anon would mind if I bought a couple along with the stuff I got them.

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>Waiting for gifts to ship out
Damn it, please just ship already. Fuck.

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>>149688590
> mfw I have already hot glued the figure of my recipient's waifu three times this week.
Giving can be hard work but it is worth it.

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>>149688777
That's lewd anon

G from CA. You ain't getting grinched, so don't sweat it. Just the other half of your shit is taking forever to ship. Please forgive me.

>>149685890
Just get an XL. If it's too big to wear outside it can be used to lounge around in. If it's too small it will shame him into losing weight.

>>149687106
Why do people keep asking this? This isn't some strict event where people judge you for overspending and think you're trying to look good, and no one receiving is going to be crippled with guilt because you went over. Do anything you want except go under.

>>149688888
witnessed

>>149672933
Noice. What is that, 16 count?

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>>149688777
>>149688888
I bet a stand did this

>>149688925
I might just do that.

>>149689060
Yes. They are about an inch big.

>>149689001
It because the kind of person who over-spends is the kind of person who is really worried about screwing up.

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The final piece for my charms has arrived. Get ready to see some of the ugliest charms you've ever seen

>>149670755
BF of AZ
PM of MI
TF of NY

starting to look around for gifts today.

Cards

RD of WA
JA of TX
G of CA
AM of OR
IG of CA
KC of WA
VP of FL
R of ND
A of NC
KB of NC
SL of AZ
JS of MA
CK of GA
AH of WI
JL of CT


My new printer should be here tuesday, so i'll get started on cards wednesday or so. JS of MA I might come hand deliver my card just for you. Get ready for some real gay cards!

Matt from Ohio, your shit is on its way to me so hang tight, your stuff will probably arrive close to Christmas.

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>>149690800
Meet me at Tasty Burger

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>Be from NJ
>Been participating for 4 years
>Only ever got an initial from my santa once
>Every year MS from NJ gets mentioned all the time
Must be nice.

I finally got some time to set up the computer simulations I'll use to generate my cards.

I hope they turn out well.

Has anyone tried to add their match on facebook (provided they got a real name and not just "anon"). I've gotten like 2 friend requests from people I don't know so I haven't accepted them yet.

>>149691616
Are you making randomly generated cards?

>>149691646
Fuck off, normalfag.

>>149691646
My anon has kind of a weird name, so searching gets me no results.

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>no initials
>not even for cards

>>149691664
No. I'm no artist, but I think there's some natural beauty to physics. So, I'm simulating optics using their request in some way.

>>149691923
What are your initials?

>>149691646
Can't you make it so that even if your name is searched it still doesn't show up?

I remember I did that ages ago.

>>149691607
>MS from NJ gets

I hate that, because my initial is off by one letter.

>anon listed a bunch of shows and his waifu
>one of the shows is Soranowoto

Hope you like your card anon.

My proxy service sent my package out with a malformed address and only my last name, so I'm worried, that my p.o. box at my university might not get or reject the mail, and there's no way if it gets returned to sender that I'd have the gift in time to send out for Christmas.

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Is this thing well liked among Ariafags?

My anon didn't list a fav character.

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>>149691923
>sign up for 10+ people every year
>never post initials
>sometimes see my anons posting their own, literally begging for someone to confirm

>>149692299
I don't particularly care for it. The other two main cats are superior.

>>149692299
How many Ariafags are there? I've never even heard of that show before bu two of my assignmets listed it.
Guess I should work on my shittaste.

>>149692299
So-so. Well I don't think anyone hates it.

>>149692670
/a/ used to talk about it a lot. But it is pretty old now so I guess there isn't much talk nowadays.

>>149692601
Superior Aria cat princess president.

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>>149692498
>>149692601
Thanks anon, Is this the other cat?

>>149692676
I don't even know it, but I wanna punch it's face.

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>materials for Anon's gift cost a bit over bracket
>his other giftee probably has the few available within bracket merch covered
>mustn't panic
>musn't pa
Please pray my hand sewn seams don't pop tails out the stuffing right after being received like my last doll. It's harmless but good god I wished I had covert scissors to deal with it. The tension is going to be unbearable.

>>149692857
That's the mystery cat.

>>149692857
>not liking all presidents equally

You should work on that shit taste of yours son.

Cait Sith bestest cat.

>>149692857
There's no need to be violent.

>>149426947
Finally had the time to check out the threads, I can't wait!
After tomorrow's deadline it'll be spending time for me at last, look forward to it PA from Romania.
You included your steam account which is fine, but I'll be keeping this anonymous for as long as the event runs, wouldn't want to ruin the magic.

>>149691607
I feel the same way as those are my initials too, but I'm from NL, not NJ. Although most people would just list my location as "Canada".

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Do people really dislike just blowing past the bracket? I just got a pretty good job and decided to buy grails for a couple of people in the poorfag bracket. I mean I'm not opposed to just keeping them if it'll make people feel bad.

>>149694043
no, don't be silly.

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>>149694043
I always blow out the bracket, but that's because my self-control is terrible.

>>149694043
Is this the hot new meme? Literally nobody gives a shit if you go over, it is explained EVERY time this question gets asked

>>149694043
I use being over even by a few dollars as reassurance I'm not fucking this up as bad as I feel I am.

>>149694043
its anons like you that let me go under my designated amount, so my anons can feel bad.

>>149693896
Are you at the same address as 2014?

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Do anons work on all their cards in stages or start to finish/one at a time?

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>>149694577
One at a time. That way my attention is focused.

>>149694577
Sakura(?) looks incredibly adorable anon.

I work similar to you though.
Get them all sketched out then I go to each individual card and finish each one one at a time.

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>>149694316
You are mean.
>>149694184
I agree, but I was just wondering since it was brought up before and I went way, way over.

>>149694577
First I get general ideas for all my cards, and write those down. ie, draw a picture of karen with a toothbrush.
Then, I layout all the cards in photoshop, which consists mostly of taking a picture and putting a santa hat on it.
Finally, I trace then color in each card.

>>149694675
Thanks (yes, it's Sakura)!

Exactly how I'm doing them once I finish the rest of sketches for all my cards. But I worked on them one at a time last year. I think I like it better this way!

>>149690800
>JS of MA
That might be me. If it is, I hate to say it but I probably won't be home for a while. You can still hand deliver, of course, but if you're hoping to meet me you're out of luck. I'll be home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, though, if you're determined.

>>149694394
Sadly, no. I miss that place a lot but had to move for work.

>>149694577
I do each of the drawings first and then make the full cards after. So I do focus on one at a time, but there's two "waves"

>>149690800
>All those card assignments
Jesus. I'm looking forward to mine, anon.

>tfw you were planning to grinch from the start

>>149695777
forgot your frog

>>149694708
We really don't need 100 people asking the same question.

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>>149681628
Hello anon, it's me, your assignment! I completely forgot about how impossible the show's are to find gifts for. If you havn't already, try mandarake and search for the series name in japanese.

If nothing pops up and you still need ideas you can ask the santas for additional info and I can put more.

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How do you make Christmas cards?

Are they supposed to be full sized 8.5" x 11" pieces of paper? Do I fold? Where do I draw?

Am I retarded?

I don't think I have enough colors of construction paper for minimalist cards. Do you think it would be okay to print the pieces off using card stock?

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>>149696108
Yes you are.:P

>>149695627
Could you ask Santaloli to provide your 2014 recipient with your updated address, so I can send you a card?

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>>149696108
>>149696147
Here's another image. You can make them as big as you want. I'd just take a normal sheet of 8.5x11 and fold that in half. But make sure it fits in your envelope first.

>>149696164
Are you MW? If so, I'm sending you a card this year again!

>>149696108
I take a 8.5x11 piece of cardstock (thicker paper) and fold it in half. I then make it smaller so it fits in the envelope.

Draw on the outside, but you can draw inside too.

>>149696215
Yes I am! I also moved, but I put my return address to the card I sent you last year - but now I don't know if you got it...

>>149696147
>:P
Fuck off.

>>149696416
Why so salty?

>>149692470
Iris-sama, please send me some plushie

>>149692470
How can i be more like you?

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>>149679444
Oh shit, I'm hype now

>>149696102
PB?

>>149696983
yes

>>149696851
>>149679444
Also, I should mention, I'm in Law School in the next state over. I'll be home in time for Christmas, but not until the 22nd, so don't worry if you don't see your gift posted until near the end. I'm not snubbing you.

Probably.

Anyone have experience making wood cutouts? What kind of knife is good?

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>>149690800
>JA of TX

I'll wait patiently for your card anon!

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>>149697619
I would recommend using a sharp one.

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Would anons hate getting Sega/Prize figures? I'm in the $50-75 range and was hoping to get my anon a few things but a higher end figure would near enough be the whole budget, whereas I could get 2 prize figures and still have some money left over to spend on other things

>>149697703
The LL prize figures actually look pretty good, so I wouldn't mind getting a few. But 1 big gift leaves more of an impact. So it may be the better option even if it does take up most of the tier.

>>149697703
As a buyfag, I'd rather have a nice scale. But a couple of years ago I gave my 10-25 assignment prizes figures, some goods and chibi figs, and he was super happy.

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>>149697832
>>149697884
If you were idolanime fans (I'm not but I know my anon likes that stuff/these characters) would you be content with picrelated and >>149697703

It's a cheaper scaled figure but it looks pretty cute to me and would leave me a tiny bit to just add some filler too

I'm super nervous and don't want to disappoint my anon

>>149698079
If they were characters I liked, then sure.

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>>149690800
>INITIALS FINALLY

>>149698079
Both?
With Anzu alone, I'd be plenty happy.

>>149698079
That's a very cute Anzu that I'd love to get, same with the Nico. But I'm biased since I love them both.

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>>149690800

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>>149698258
>>149698262
Thanks anons! I'll get them both after double checking there's not any alternatives I like more

>>149697703
Personally that outfit is my least favorite of all the LL prize figures.

>>149698363
Fuck, I really have to get around to watch this.

>>149697703
Personally I'm a slut for articulation, so a prize figure would do nothing for me.

>>149698490
If you're a buyfag mulling about in the $25-50 range looking for quality, you're probably going to get disappointed.

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>>149698454
What do you think of this one anon? Looking at Nico in particular and as a stranger to LL I just associated red with her more

>>149698490
Hoping the scaled figure and other treats will make up for it, I just wanted to get 2 things at least that I hope they like especially and I'm only in the $50-75 bracket (And I'm stretching that alittle since I just decided that I'd do £50-75)

>>149698580
Nope! I'm in the higher bracket. 75-100.

>>149698696
Snow Halation > *

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>>149696605
You will receive cookies filled with love.
Didn't scarfanon try to make some plushies one year? Maybe you could ask him.

>>149696614
You have to enjoy keeping the secret in secret s/a/nta. I like imagining my anons are sitting there, scouring the archives for any sign of themselves, slowly losing hope as the days roll by.
Then, at rock bottom, just days before christmas, my well-timed package arrives full of gifts and handmade treats, and the long awaited release of tension fills them with joy and adoration ten times the amount than if they knew all along exactly what would happen.

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>>149698759
Tempting anon, thanks for the input I didn't see this one before, still might get >>149698696
but I won't be getting the original one I looked at now as I think these two look better

>>149696108
First find envelopes, then, cut out card stock and fold it so it fits in the envelope you've bought. Congratulations! You now have a card on which to put all your assignments wishes and dreams!

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Anyone knows what shows Santafaggot likes? I really want need to start working on a card for him but I am obviously at lost in there.

>>149698755
Right, but the anon asking about the Sega prize figures is not, which probably makes your opinion on articulation unhelpful.

Then again, I misread his bracket, so a pox on us both.

>>149698944
He likes multiple waifus and poorly formatted wishlists.

>>149698696
I say snow halation, mogyutto, and angelic angel are my favorite prize figure outfits. But that's just me personally.

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>>149698985
That's what I have heard.

>>149698944
He mentioned here >>148738489 that he likes Horizon and Kaguya Wants to be Confessed to. But I don't really remember anything else. You might be able to dig something up in the archive. Or just email him.

>>149698944
He seems to always post with Eva, Persona 4 or Touhou pictures, so maybe those to play it safe.
I'm probably gonna ask anyway when I e-mail for his address.

>>149699035
>Horizon
I wonder who his favorite Musashi is

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>>149698837
I think i will follow your steps this year anon.

almost done with cards, just need to write inside one more.

I'm having difficulties with gifts, most of the shows my anon likes either have little to no merch or everything is way above the price bracket.


>>149691996
MR

Here's a general question to everyone:

I can't draw, but could write an original story based on an anime/manga you liked, would you enjoy that just as much? Would you prefer it printed out or put on a flash drive/ shared online?

>>149699679
For a card I would prefer a card.
There is a guide for handicapped anons: >>149696147

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>>149699679
Could it be a lewd story?

>>149699679
So a fanfic?

>>149699679
I would like that, but it is no replacement for the card.

>>149699679
I think you will get mixed reactions when it comes to fanfics. And it would be no replacement for an actual card. You don't have to be any good at drawing, just so as long as you put effort into it.

I think it was discussed in another thread, but what is the concensus on damaged box items? I ordered something from Mandarake and it's arrived with noticeable damage. The figure is fine, but the box is damaged.

>>149700158
Who cares about the boxes?
As a rule of the thumb, would you be happy with it? If so then your anon probably will as well. If you wish mention it and apologize on the card.

>>149700158
Most people don't care about the box at all. Nips are super anal about it for collectors value, but most burgerclaps don't really have a problem with it.

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>>149700158
I prefer my boxes in good/like new condition.
But if it was a gift, I would not care at all.

>>149699679
I would never ever plug in a USB drive from some random place.

>>149694951
>>149697655
>>149698230
>>149698346

these 4 anons now get a nice surprise with their card.

>tfw shipping+import tax is as much as the gift

I'm just going to go way over budget and be done with it

>>149690800
AM here, hope my taste isn't too shit brah

TJ of GA Sorry, I don't think I'll be able to get anything handmade done pal, been working 50 hour weeks here lately for the holidays, and I'm starting to worry I won't even get cards done now. If you see this, is there anything more specific you'd like? I don't want to get you shit, ya know?

>>149696851

This is my first time doing /ss/, so I hope you're happy. I can't really guarantee my card will be any good at all...

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>>149700362

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I missed it didn't I? When is/was the cut off date?

>>149700658
10 months too early.

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>Initials posted from three different anons saying my cards were/are going to be sent
>Still waiting on Santafagot to sent me the last two of my four assignments after his program fucked up
>Still need to mail the two cards I finished
I feel bad.

>>149699679
>>149700361
This. Print it out and I'd be fine with it as long as it's a cute story and you properly portray my waifu

>>149699679
I hate fanfics. I personally would be incredibly disappointed. Especially if you tried to sexualize or ship my favorite characters who are pure as snow.

Another bright day in Sloveniyastan and another day to color. All that is left is to conjure words of Christmas wishes for my /a/nons.

>>149678902
Top notch anon, but grandpa and I are pretty close.

>>149685052
Same here.
Although, I have a few extra drawings. If I post one of those, I won't spoil anyone.

>>149699734
>>149700970
I would have to have watched the anime or read the manga to feel good about writing a story, and I think I'd know whether to make it lewd or not based on that. But it seems like most people wouldn't really like it so I guess I'll drop that idea. It would come with a card and actual gifts of course, I just have a lot of free time and like to write.

>>149700741
Christmas is still a long time away, anon, don't feel pressured or shitty. Take your time and do it at your own pace. Even if they're a little late it's still appreciated.

>>149701043
Maybe instead of a fanfic, you can do a little short story picture book/comic of anons waifu doing something Christmasy. Make it corny and rhyme everything to add that extra Christmas spirit.

>>149701043
Well, I would be disappointed with a fanfic, but I'd be okay with like poems and stuff.

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>>149700362

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>>149701203
This. Don't just type up some story and print that shit out or put it on a USB drive. Maybe consider a small book format with some hand-strung ribbon binding or something. I wouldn't consider the story to be of any monetary value though but something like an extra goodie add-on like in lieu of a card. Still, make it visually related to the waifu.

>>149701368
>>149700637


Just gotta know who these two are and thats it
>>149698230
>>149698346
just give me the initials and a nice surprise will come your way.

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>>149701431
I'm CK from GA.

>>149700741
>I feel bad.
Don't. I routinely agonize over making cards just right and picking out good gifts to the point where I end up having them sent out last minute. Never had anything arrive late but I probably make my assignments worry.

>>149701431
I'm not VP of FL, but I was his santa a while back and he's a pretty good guy.

And if he reads this, I'll be sending that letter I promised and a small handmade gift when I have the money for shipping. When that'll be, I'm not sure, but I haven't forgotten.

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>haven't received initials yet

Am I going to get grinched?

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>>149701483
okay got you!

>>149701741
most people wont post shit till the end of November. when December starts you will see a ton of initials.

>>149701741
Yes, move on

>they are already faggots whining on November

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This is the 11th drawing.
Don't click if you wished for Touhou especially if you specified Kagerou.

>>149702029
Looks fluffy.

>>149700393
Yeah, I think that's what most people do. At least mine and anon's countries are both EEA so I won't have to worry about him getting murdered by customs fees.