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Introduction

Welcome to the planning thread for the Spring Collective! If you're interested in participating in the Collective, please read on.

Many collectives have been run by people in the past;
Mau was the original planner and has run numerous fun and successful collectives.
The collectives took a year-long break after the 2013 Halloween Collective. However, since previous collectives have done so well, we've decided to keep the tradition alive.

All the information you need to know about the Collective is below.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. ^^
Remember: just have fun!

Table of Contents

Post 1: Introduction
Post 2: Basic Information
Post 3: Frequent Questions
Post 4: Artist Information
Post 5: Staff Information
Post 6: Other Collectives
Post 7: Helpful Information

I'd like to submit my work to the Collective! What do I need to do?

First off, please read the whole page first.
Once you've done that, fill out the form provided in the Artist Information post. You may post the form here or PM it to me, HolidayJubilee.

Give me your name, your shop link (so we can link to your shop, though it isn't required), and some samples of your work. Anyone can join, however we may not accept if you have put no effort into your work. Currently we have no guide for this, but overall, most people are accepted without problem.

I'd like to help with setting up the thread, filling orders, updating, etc.

Currently, we are looking for a couple of members to join our staff!
If you are interested, fill out the form provided in the Staff Information post. You can either post the form in the thread or PM it to HolidayJubilee.



• Provide your name, about how much time you can set aside for the collective, and what you want to do...it's that simple!
  
• What you will be helping with, if anything, is up to staff discretion.


Keep in mind, just because you apply, DOES NOT mean you will be accepted.


How long will this run?

Times for each collectives vary but they are usually open for around 1 1/2 months, some longer. Submission deadlines are in the 1st post.

I'd like to receive notifications about the collectives. Can I add HolidayJubilee to my friendslist?

Of course! You're more than welcome to send a friend request to this account. You may also want to join 'The Collective Guild' to receive quick announcements of when planning for a new collective is starting or when a collective is open and accepting orders.

So how exactly does this work?

Artists create their own work and submit it to the shop mule. All submissions are then uploaded to a shared Photobucket account that is password-protected. The work is displayed in the second page of the minishop thread under the artists' respective names. Buyers look through the work in the thread and figure out what they want. Orders will then be placed in the thread in the Mini-shops forum, and trades are sent to a mule account (HolidayJubilee) created and maintained by the shop helpers.
Artists are paid at the end of the Collective, after all trades have been confirmed and all orders have been sent.

And what exactly is allowed to be submitted? Anything?

Almost anything.
All submissions must be themed after Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and other such related things. In addition, the submission must be made completely by the artist. You are allowed to use brushes and stock images if the creator allows it and you follow ALL requested terms.

Submissions can include, but are not limited to, art, graphics, pixel art, animated art, avatar edits, pixel pets, etc. For the most part, anything you could sell in your mini-shop that is non-customizable could be sold in the Collective.
The samples you provide with the form do not have to be themed around the current collective planning, but your submissions for the Collective do. You may submit past work as long as you submit it again.

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Just some clarification...

Any sig-friendly hand-drawn or computer-created art or graphic that can be sold at a set price for the duration of the Collective is accepted. No work is to be drawn or customized for individuals once the work has been submitted and the shop has opened.
Minimal exceptions are made for avatar edits and certs.

Avatar edits may not be custom. The only customizing that needs to be done is the individual base of the purchaser on your edit.

Again, if you're submitting pets from a Breedables shop, you may only submit under ONE name. You are not allowed to have your colorists submit work from the same shop. All submissions from a breedable shop needs submitted under either the shop owners name or the shop mule name.

Shop Helpers

DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE COMMITTED TO THE JOB.

Helpers edit the thread if necessary, reply to questions, confirm trades, and help with delivery.

We have a shop mule, HolidayJubilee, to use for easier access for the artists and helpers. This will allow multiple people to manage the shop.

Only trusted members of the Mini-shops community can help with the main shop tasks.
It's probably best that we keep those tasks restricted to a small few so that mistakes and miscommunication are limited.

Shop Layout

We will need the thread layout, graphics for banners and link buttons. We will most likely have the thread layout taken care of, if you wish to make us one however, feel free to apply.

Delivery

Deliverers fill and send out orders to customers via the shop mule.
Only trusted members of the Mini-shops community can help with this important task. We determine whom we allow, at our discretion.

How to become a Helper

Just fill out the form below and post it here or PM it to the shop mule.
If you are accepted but find out later you can't do it, that's alright. Let us know and we'll take your name off the list.


Name: (your username)
What to Help With: (shop helper, deliverer, etc.)
Time You Can Spend to Help: (how many hours you can help out)


Where Help is Needed


• setting up thread
  
• making banners and sig buttons
  
• contacting artists who may be interested
  
• sending out updates
  
• filling orders
  
• keeping track of received/sent orders
  

Anyone applying to make thread banners must be aware that they are expected to be done PROMPTLY and be decent or they will not be used. Also, ABSOLUTELY NO animated images whatsoever for the banners. Link buttons may be animated, within reason. Also, other people may make link buttons as well. They will also be added under the Links section, along with the one made to match the banners.

About Pricing

You are free to charge whatever you like, but keep in mind that the collectives are known for having less expensive things than you'd ordinarily find in the minishop forum. At one time we had a pricing guide, but it's old, outdated, and currently no one has the time to discuss alterations, so you're on your own, or you may ask for suggestions here in the thread.

List of Ideas


St. Patrick's Day
• clovers
  
• beer (xD)
  
• green
  
• leprechauns
  
• pots of gold
  
• rainbows
  
• dancing
  
• fiddles and harps

Easter
• bunnies
  
• chicks
  
• eggs
  
• baskets
  
• chocolate
  
• marshmellows
  
• doves
  
• lambs, puppies, kittens, etc.
  
• babies
  
• pastel colors

General
• flowers, trees, grass, etc.
  
• birds
  
• ducks
  
• sunshine
  
• rain, storms, etc.
  
• umbrellas and raincoats
  
• picnics
  
• playing outside (swinging, running, etc.)
  
• gardens, gardening
  
• mushrooms
  
• butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, bees, etc.
  
• elves, trolls, fairies, unicorns
  
• kites
  
• bicycling
  
• ribbons
  
• worms
  
• turtles, frogs, lizards
  
• camping
  
• melting snow



This should help get you started, at least. :3 Have more suggestions? Just post!