Coloring Ball: „Advent Calendar“ - WINNER ANNOUNCED!

[Tabata]

<< Coloring Ball: Advent Calendar >>
                                                             
It's that time of the year some of us are preparing a selfmade advent calender for our childs/partners/friends.

I presume that everyone knows about what I am talking, but just to be sure:
It's a calendar of any shape containing small numbered flaps/boxes, one of which is opened on each day of advent, typically to reveal a picture appropriate to the season,  sweets, tiny toys or small gifts of other content that fit in. Also in use are socks, decorated matchboxes and whatever else can hide the little gifts. 



My task for you - if you happen to accept it - is to show us what you'll place in the advent calender
(or what you'd like to find in case you'd get one)

... and here's your shape for this color ball:

                                         
Choose the one you prefer  - or even better - simply take both and take part with several entries



> You are NOT allowed to rotate or mirror the shape (also no scaling please â€" using imagezoom for displaying will make it easy for us to discover all the details).
> You can use as much colors as you like and choose the style you prefer, but NOT to color the outline this time as the socks are fix.
> Just stay in (the) shape and don't cross the given outline â€" but that's the point here anyway, isn't it?
> As you may have guessed already you are allowed to come up with several submissions, but you can just win once! After the voting is done your 'strongest' entry will count. Of course you also can decide which of your submissions shall take part in the voting. In that case please add a little note to those of your entries that you won't like to have in.


Please post your entry before the 26th of November is over (forum time).

 
Trophies!!
I did the best I can to create a nice reward for those participants that want a little trophy for their signature.
For at least one valid entry you will be given one of those unique badges:

                           

... to reward and remember you being part of the AGS Advent Calendar 2017 ...  that is in progress already.


Let's go and have some fun! 

[Gurok]

Normally, I love doing these, but I'm confused as to what is expected here. Do you want us to colour in a sock with different stlyes/patterns? Or do you want us to draw an object that could be found in an advent calendar (in the shape of a sock)?

Also, if the outline can't be recoloured, it would be wise to incorporate green or red into the colour scheme when we fill them, right? Or is that supposed to blend with the sock's surroundings in a final piece?

[Tabata]

Oops, sorry for not explaining it properly.

I'd like to see all those little gifts you place in the socks. I am a curious girl.

The fix outline is just to make it more like looking through the front of a red/green coath of the socks.
For those of you who like it a bit more challenging it would be an idea to fill the shape with a slightly darker green/red (like the back of that sock behind the stuff you place in) to intensify the impression of a sock.
Of course a pattern would be possible, too. Maybe your sock isn't invisible everywhere for us to look into.
That would give room for to show a bit of the outside, too.

But the main thing is to give us a peek of what you place inside or want to find in it.

[AnasAbdin]

I like this one
It has a fixed shape yet we can draw whatever we like inside! Clever girl

[funnyboy044]

I love this prompt!
I'm in.

[Rocchinator]

Here my ENtry

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/FKEDDb8.png[/imgzoom]

[Tabata]

YAY! We got our first entry ... and such a cool one!

               

Including a treasure box I presume we might get another sock that includes the key?
I will ensure that the one with the key is to be opened some days later

[AnasAbdin]

Please don't judge me, I just came back from the gym

All I want in my simple life are those two Éclairs!

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/20RUT3d.png[/imgzoom]

[Tabata]

Yummy! That's a really good one!

Thank you for participating 

btw. ... how about another sock (i.e. with some cheese  for the little forum mouse to discover)

[AnasAbdin]

Blue cheese and socks are a weird combo

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/tOFb3Pv.gif[/imgzoom]

[Gilbert]

It's even weirder when Tabata is trapped in it.

[Tabata]

Aww - that is sooo cute!
Anas, you are my hero! 
It's adorable, also the mouse already being inside (so it doesn't have to wait for the gourmet dinner)

Just when I started to worry about the Advent Calendar looking a bit deserted with all that empty socks ...   
You made my day with this entry! 


... and now a last reminder to all the others who didn't join so far - still some days left to come up with something!!!

Come on - or is it too easy for you?
Then challenge yourself by putting something in that usually wouldn't fit - or something tiny as realistic as possible . . . or whatever you like - just do it, please!


Let's start filling the Advent Calendar! 

[Cassiebsg]

I'm busy with MAGS.

Maybe extend the deadline a few days if there aren't enough entries? (you already have gifts for day 1 and 2... )

[Creamy]

Cheese and patisserie, right? Well, for tradition's sake :

[imgzoom]http://creamy.r.c.f.unblog.fr/files/2017/11/disaster.png[/imgzoom]

[Sinitrena]

Just a single nut, deep down in the sock, and she can't even reach it!

[Glenjamin]

Here's my entry: The challenge stocking

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/6GBHgNb.png[/imgzoom]

Somewhere among the used needles, assorted snakes, broken glass, spaghetti, and more is a $20 Outback gift card.

How far will you go for a deep fried onion?

[Gurok]

Someone's a lucky boy or girl. A whole lump of coal!

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/5eecE1l.png[/imgzoom]

[Rocchinator]

HAHAHAHAHAHAA! I'm loving this contest already such great entries!

[funnyboy044]

For my entry, I'll make it like an commercial.

Hey Space Conquerors, want a Christmas stocking worthy of your pride?
Well get ready, cause we've the stocking for YOU!!!

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/V2VoeLu.png[/imgzoom]

Including: the new iKill X: The most frightening alien cyborg weapon in the universe! But that's not all, you'll also receive a Limited Edition Plasma Gun from Bethesda Weapons Co., the Helmet of Straining Sensibility (w/laser gun attachment), a Bastard Knifeâ,,¢, perfect for that traitorous and untrustworthy side of yours, and of course, a jar full of...RAVENOUS, MAN-EATING, INFECTIOUS-DISEASE-SPREADING BACTERIA!

Now available at every local convenience store.

[Danvzare]

Because no one else has done it yet, here is my entry:

[imgzoom]https://orig00.deviantart.net/d71e/f/2017/327/3/e/ruq8rebd_by_danvzare-dbulxbd.png[/imgzoom]

Someone has clearly been very naughty.

[Tabata]

    WOOOW!
We got socks, socks, socks ...   and socks!   
You ... are ... great!
Thank you all for joining! 

... and since we now have several participants I happily pushed some pixels, too 

I did the best I can to create a nice reward for those participants that want a little trophy for their signature.
For at least one valid entry you will be given one of those unique badges:
The trophies - Finally, here they are:

                                              

... to reward and remember you being part of the AGS Advent Calendar 2017 ...  that is in progress already 


btw.
In case someone wants to take part and just needs an extension due to time restrictions - that wouldn't be a problem at all - just a little post (including the needed time) will do and it'll be given

[arj0n]

Here's my entry, and Tabby, this Coloring Ball socks!



It's-a me, HO HO HO!!
[imgzoom]https://dam1976.home.xs4all.nl/AGS/SantaBros/SantaMario.png[/imgzoom]
4 colour SantaBros coming down the pipe, collecting your sweets and small gifts

[Sinitrena]

What do kids want these days? Why, a blue cup and a brand new copy of AGS of course!

[Cassiebsg]

There's gonna be someone happy with reminiscing to 1978... your very own action figure and shoulder path!

[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/nlDc2Dm.png[/imgzoom]

(GraphicGale decided to be a pain... and not only did not give me alpha, it also messed up the spring(sp?) ) Sorry!

[Tabata]

YAY - a second go from Sinitrena - thank you, dear!   
I am so happy to welcome arj0n and that Cassy found the time to enter, too.

And no worries that GraphicGale decided to be a pain - GIMP will heal the wounds


Also:
  In case there won't be a call for an extension ... 
... the last hours are running for hopping on the bandwagon to the unique AGS Advent Calendar 2017                                                   

[Tabata]

VOTING!!!                        VOTING!!!                        VOTING!!!

    

No call for an extension came in, so time has come for the next part of this competition â€" feedback for our brave and creative participants.   
We got clever and sweet submissions, funny and cruel entries … There should be something for everyone to discover and enjoy. 
It's very varied and like a reflexion of our little motley AGS family. 
So please tell us which entries are your favorites. 

And now I proudy present all the official entries of the candidates:

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/FKEDDb8.png[/imgzoom]    No 01    by Rocchinator

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/20RUT3d.png[/imgzoom]    No 02    by AnasAbdin

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/tOFb3Pv.gif[/imgzoom]    No 03    by AnasAbdin

[imgzoom]http://fs1.directupload.net/images/user/171127/d8mabrqf.png[/imgzoom]  No 04    by Creamy

[imgzoom]https://www.img-load.de/images/2017/11/22/sock.png[/imgzoom]  No 05    by Sinitrena

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/6GBHgNb.png[/imgzoom]  No 06    by Glenjamin

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/5eecE1l.png[/imgzoom]   No 07    by Gurok

[imgzoom]http://fs1.directupload.net/images/user/171127/h5rdhoio.png[/imgzoom]  No 08    by funnyboy044

[imgzoom]https://orig00.deviantart.net/d71e/f/2017/327/3/e/ruq8rebd_by_danvzare-dbulxbd.png[/imgzoom]  No 09    by Danvzare

[imgzoom]https://dam1976.home.xs4all.nl/AGS/SantaBros/SantaMario.png[/imgzoom]  No 10    by arj0n

[imgzoom]https://www.img-load.de/images/2017/11/25/sock2.png[/imgzoom]  No 11    by Sinitrena

[imgzoom]http://fs5.directupload.net/images/user/171126/qrq77zlv.png[/imgzoom]  No 12    by Cassiebsg
 

Everyone is allowed to vote for his/her favorite sock!
Please vote for the number of the entry that you'd like first, second and third placed and if you want, tell us why you have chosen it.

... and together with the winners the AGS Advent Calendar 2017 will be revealed. 
So you better hurry because the faster we got the voting done, the faster you will be able to take a look at it.    

                     

[Gurok]

1st No 08 by funnyboy044 - Nice outlines around the objects
2nd No 02 by AnasAbdin - Delicious looking eclairs
3rd No 12 by Cassiebsg - Cute action figure

[Creamy]

1st No 03 by AnasAbdin - Really pleasing aesthetically.
2nd No 01 by Rocchinator - Appeals to the little boy in me.
3rd No 06 by Glenjamin - So many nasty things in one sock!

[AnasAbdin]

1st No 05 by Sinitrena - I can relate to the frustration!
2nd No 09 by Danvzare  - I wanna see the surprised victim
3rd No 12 by Cassiebsg - Because action figure

[Rocchinator]

1st No 03 by AnasAbdin - That mice
2nd No 10 by arj0n - Param Pam Param Pam Pam!
3rd No 12 by Cassiebsg - What every kid wants!
 

[Danvzare]

1st: No 03 by AnasAbdin (Because it's animated!)
2nd: No 02 by AnasAbdin (Because it looks so Delicious.)
3rd: No 11 by Sinitrena (It comes with a copy of AGS!)

[Sinitrena]

1st: No.3 by AnasAbdin - This mouse is so cute! (The mouse is the present, right? The cheese is just there to keep the little critter happy? )
2nd: No.2 by AnasAbdin - For the artistic execution.
3rd: No.10 by arj0n - Mario!

[Cassiebsg]

1st: No.3 by AnasAbdin
2nd: No.10 by arj0n
3rd: No.06 by Glenjamin

[Glenjamin]

1st: No.4 by Creamy: Imagine the smell.
2nd: No.9 by Danvzare: The gift is solving the mystery of the missing foot
3rd: No.10 by arj0n: I like the patterns and color scheme

[Riaise]

1st: No 03 by AnasAbdin
2nd: No 10 by Arj0n
3rd: No 06 by Glenjamin

[funnyboy044]

1st: No.6 by Glenjamin
2nd: No.3 by AnasAbdin
3rd: No.9 by Danvzare

[selmiak]

1) no 09 - Danvzare - because I like surprises for christmas
2) No 06 - Glenjamin - because I like getting lots of things for christmas
3) No 03 - AnasAbdin - because he did put enough money into my christmas sock to make me vote for him.*g*

[Tabata]

Thanks a lot for taking part!  I am really happy about all the entries!
My last official posting for this round is to proudly announce the winners and
â€" like an award ceremony - to hand out my little badges.

Without further ado my congrats go to

  Danvzare and  arj0n  who get a glossy bronze candle trophy for taking the third place                     
  Glenjamin    who gets a shiny silver candle trophy for reaching the second place     



and  * drumrolls *      



  AnasAbdin    who gets a gleaming golden candle trophy for winning            


Big applause for you all       
and an extra one for our glorious winner,  AnasAbdin, who will take it over now and start the next challenge.


Since nobody shall have to leave this little comp with empty hands I'd also like to offer
a well polished participation badge with an AGS-blue candle for all of you that created an entry but couldn't catch one of the above badges.     
This one is for you         


and not to forget my little 'extra' for you 


                            >>>THE AGS ADVENT CALENDAR 2017 <<<
   

[imgzoom]http://fs5.directupload.net/images/user/171128/6cjc25sp.png[/imgzoom]

Hope you all had a bit of fun and wish you a nice advent season!    C U at the next CB! 

[arj0n]

Drat, forgot to vote, sorry...

Gratz to the winners!
And that's an awesome AGS Advent Calendar 2017, Tabby!

[AnasAbdin]

Yay! Thank you all for the votes! And congrats to everyone! We all got away with awesome trophies!
And just as soon as I thought I looked weird as Santa, I saw Sinitrena

Special thanks to Tabata! Always coming up with cool themes, shapes and trophies!
I will post a new CB soon, stay tuned!

[Danvzare]

Wow, congratulations AnasAbdin.
Thanks everyone who voted for me. I can't believe I got third place.

Also, it looks as though we have a twelve day advent calendar. I guess on the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a foot in a stocking.

[Rocchinator]

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS! AWESOME ENTRIES, AND EXCELLENT CONTEST PIC AND HOST TABATA!

[Riaise]

Congrats, AnasaAbdin!

That's a lovely advent calendar, Tabata! It's great of you to take the time to make it.

[Sinitrena]

And just as soon as I thought I looked weird as Santa, I saw Sinitrena

Hey! A lady always looks beautiful.

Congrats, AnasAbdin, a well deserved win.

[Tabata]

Thank you all! Glad you like it!
btw.
If anyone wants to own my irreverent manipulation on his avatar I can offer the original file (as evidence for a pending lawsuit or something like that)

Hey! A lady always looks beautiful.

aaabsolutely!

[Sinitrena]

If anyone wants to own my irreverent manipulation on his avatar I can offer the original file (as evidence for a pending lawsuit or something like that)

Yes, please. I love your Santa hat.

[Tabata]

We really had 10 brave contestants that didn't fear me/my mouse doing some stupid things

I had to match some of the avatars a bit to be displayed in the calendar at the same time (and to get some space for the hat)
... but it was for the bigger goal 

     the canidates from theAGS Advent Calendar 2017




I am proud of you all and feel honoured that you took the time to participate! 

... and now I'll better hide somewhere for security reasons

[Rocchinator]

Yay! loved it thx tabata lets get in the mood

[funnyboy044]

I love this! Thank you Tabata for making this.