X-mas modding
Written by Britt "Lexidh" Solstad
Published 2 December 2001
It's not hard to get into the x-mas spirit, if you just try. Here at
ModdingZone we will show you how you can make your own x-mas mousepad and
make your computer and surroundings glow of x-mas.
First you need tinsel garland and something to make it stick to your screen
(everything goes with tape/glue) and some small santas (ask your mother,
she will find you some). Then do like this;
There is no need to overdo it, but if you use 10 minutes to decorate you
will get a long way!
Now you can make your own mousepad, with just the plastic pack that
motherboards is wrapped in (if you know a name, mail me), 4 x-mas cards,
some doublesided tape, contact paper and a pair of scissors. Use the
doublesided tape to stick the cards to the plastic.
Cut of the edges and stick a big piece of the contact paper to the cards.
Make sure the contact paper is bigger than the postcards, and be careful
when you put the contactpaper down. Try to start sticking it on in the
middle and use something small and straigt, like a cdcover to straighten
out the paper, making the bubbles go away. You don't want a mousepad with
lumps do you?
When the bubbles are all gone, turn the pad around. Cut of the corners of
the left over contact paper, then fold and stick it to the back. This makes
the edges smooth so you don't cut yourself.
This is what your new mousepad will look like!
Now that your surroundings is decorated you can get to the rest of your
computer. Winamp skins is a good thing, and here is some x-mas skins you
can download;
Then you need some music for your Winamp. Ask your mother for the family
collection of x-mas albums, or get a hold of this songs:
- John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War is over)
- Alvin & the Chipmunks - The Christmas Song
- ? - Silver bells
- ? - Rudolph the red nose reindeer
- ? - I'm Dreaming Of A White X-mas
- ? - Rockin' Around The X-mas Tree
- ? - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- ? - Have a Merry Little X-mas
- ? - Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
- ? - Driving Home For X-mas
If you want a different x-mas feeling you listen to this:
- Bob Rives - Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire
- Weird Al Yancovic - X-Mas At Ground Zero
- Weird Al Yancovic - The Night Santa Went Crazy
ICQ has got some x-mas skins too:
Wallpapers is also a good season thing:
If you now don't get into the x-mas spirit we just can't help you. If you
have other x-mas tips for nerds, post them in the forum!
Merry X-mas!
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