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Post by Celeste on Mar 17, 2013 11:51:06 GMT -5
We have a choice of color schemes, but it takes a while to compare them shuffling through them one-by-one. To help you compare them, I've created this thread with side-by-side previews of the themes. Clicking on the thumbnail will take you to a post that will show you a bigger picture with more detail. I've also included a description. All our old v4.5 skins have been converted to v5 themes. With the exception of 'Ladybug Stepping Out', which was created for v5, the following themes are in their order of popularity on v4.5. Additional themes will be added as we create them. If you don't see one you like, let me know. I'll do what I can to make one to your specifications. To change your theme, go to your Profile button at the top of your screen, select 'Modify Profile' button on your Profile. Select the 'Settings tab, then select the theme of your choice from the dropdown menu under 'Forum Theme'. Don't forget to click 'Save Account Settings' to complete the change. ____________________________ 'Stepping Out of Squalor' Themes ____________________________ |
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Post by Celeste on Mar 17, 2013 11:51:43 GMT -5
 LadybugThis is our current default theme by Celeste based on Missy's original default. It uses Missy's colorful ladybugs in the categories, with 'New!' to indicate when new material is posted, but the later is available to logged in members only. The footprint at the top is used to represent us stepping out of our mess. The happy little ladybug next to it is smiling because her dingy squalor is slowly fading away. |
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Post by Celeste on Mar 18, 2013 13:44:48 GMT -5
 Ladybug Stepping Out!This variation on our default theme was created by Celeste after a request from Di for a theme that didn't have the word "squalor" in the title. This discrete touch should be very useful should you be somewhere where someone might see your computer screen. It uses Missy's colorful ladybugs in the categories, with 'New!' to indicate when new material is posted. The happy little ladybug at the top is pleased because her squalor is no longer showing! |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 8, 2013 1:42:59 GMT -5
 Lavender PetalsThis monochromatic color scheme was designed by Celeste with a subtle lavender print background and feminine text in the banner. Petals with "New" superimposed indicates fresh material. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 8, 2013 1:43:31 GMT -5
 Pastel StripeDesigned by Missy in soft bright colors, Pastel Stripe uses colorful pink flowers in the categories to indicate when new material is posted. The footprint at the top is used to represent us stepping out of our squalor. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:06:06 GMT -5
 Apple BlossomDesigned by Celeste to be light and feminine, Apple Blossom is based on the apple blossom used for the category graphics. The light green background is lightly textured, imitating watercolor paper. Text boxes are tints of the graphics colors and have good contrast for easy readability. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:06:30 GMT -5
 Green Satin DamaskSimple Green Satin Damask was based directly on a skin created by ProBoards a few years ago (V3, specifically). However, the textured green background and the green glass bar menu graphics were designed by Celeste. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:06:56 GMT -5
 Pink RosesAnother color scheme designed by Celeste to be light and feminine, Pink Roses is based on the roses used for the background. White and gray are used as neutrals throughout. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:07:21 GMT -5
 Cloudy EveningDark gray Cloudy Evening was the first skin designed by Celeste for SOS. Made at the request of kitrin, the scheme uses similar text and text background colors as Pigpen's Dark Side of the Moon. Blue capsules with the word 'New!' superimposed over the top indicate new material. The blue footprint on the banner represents us stepping out of our squalor while the squalor fades away. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:07:43 GMT -5
 SpringSpring was designed by Missy in dark colors against a brighter striped background. Celeste decided to use the colors from the background in the text areas, making the color scheme lighter. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:08:06 GMT -5
 LeavesDesigned by Missy in rich saturated colors, Leaves has a leafy background. Newly posted material is spotlighted with a 'New' graphic echoed in the title. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:08:30 GMT -5
 FootprintDesigned by Celeste, Footprint takes the footprint theme and runs with it. Even the gray background is tiny gray footprints. Blue footprints head the categories section with a footprint labeled "New!" indicates fresh material. 'Stepping Out' is the only phrase in the title, making it a good choice for those using their computer where people can look over their shoulder. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:08:52 GMT -5
 AzulBold Azul was designed by Missy in electric blue and vibrant red. Initially using soft sweet ladybugs to indicate new material, it now sports simple bright red ball graphics by Celeste. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:09:16 GMT -5
 Tan BlocksAttempting to create a light to medium monochromatic color scheme, Tan Blocks was designed by Celeste with a subtle print background and featuring light tan message areas. This is a slightly lighter theme in v5 than it was in v4.5. |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 17, 2013 18:09:37 GMT -5
 LimesDesigned by Celeste off a comment by Limegreen, who wanted her messages on a lime background, large juicy limes are lined up in the background. Newly posted material is spotlighted with Missy's 'New' graphic. The purple text on the banner uses the same typestyle as the 'New'/'Read' graphics. |
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