it's that time of year / whentheworldfallsinlove ev'ry song you hear / seems to say

[themeletor]

so, some may remember from last year the CHRISTMAS ICON REQUEST THINGEE!

I do. it was fun. i'mma do it again, k.

so here's the deal:

open to: everyone. don't even have to be on my flist. but, you know, it'd be nice if I knew you from somewhere or another.
starting: now! asap! let's get this show on the road!
ending: I'll probably stop taking requests a few days before Christmas. that way I can get all the icons out before the Big Day.
here's what you do:
reply here. give me a character, person, critter, image, idea, WHATNOT (if I don't think I can do it with what you've given me I'll tell you); and a Christmas carol/Christmassy song. you don't have to actually -give- me the song, just the title, but I'd be HAPPY to be given mp3s... my Christmas music is so not much now that I'm away from house, WI and also not in the BA Christmas Concert. it's sad. (songs I really really miss are listed at the bottom of the post)
here's what I do:
make the icon. post it... somewhere; find you and direct you to it. it is then yours. you are not obliged to share it.

ON THAT NOTE, LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT THE ICON PERSONALIZED (your name, nickname, or username on it) OR NOT. or if there's other, non-Christmas-song-text you want, instead of (or in addition to) the Christmas song text. I'll probably say ok, especially if I like you, but I reserve the right to say no, nope, nuh-uh, and/or no fucking way.

please request; it was a blast; I'd like to do it again

examples from last year are here. they belong to jenlan, captain_molly, drbillbongo, kingsleygirl, silverjet747, daughtermestizo, and elizile. therefore look but don't touch.

ASK AWAY! and fandom, any person, any thingee, whatever. let's do it!

<3s,
Mel


**songs I really wish I had: Christmas Waltz, Christians Be Joyful (Bach Christmas chorale dealie -- I miss it SO HARD), Adeste Fideles, excerpts from Handel's Messiah, Hard Candy Christmas, Tender Tennesee Christmas, Need A Little Christmas, Silver Bells, White Christmas with the whole intro, You're a Mean One Mister Grinch, I Don't Remember Christmas, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Carol of the Bells, Noel Nouvelet, Jesu Bambino, Patapan, ANYTHING ELSE WE'VE DONE AT BROOKFIELD ACADEMY CONCERTS (like I'm thinking I would kill for even junk off the CDs). omg please... it is sad how much I really want to hear this stuff. I MISS IT! --also Manheim Steamroller I would snog you for.**

Comments

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[sarkywoman.livejournal.com]

Wow, you have a lot to do, but....
I was thinking Crane and Batman ('cos I'm so original and all) with the carol 'Santa Clause is coming to town' but with Batman instead of Santa in the words, because there's no way Crane is gonna get coal in his stocking when Batman's around. (That sounds a lot dirtier than I intended, sorry! Well, I'm not, but you know...)

[drbillbongo.livejournal.com]

I know exactly what you mean and I totally agree! :) Thanks, dear!!! *snog*

[johanirae.livejournal.com]

*hugs and kisses and hugs and kisses...* Thanks! *waits eagerly*

[i-puddleglum.livejournal.com]

Can I have one that has something from Handel's Messiah in it?

[volvagia-one.livejournal.com]

Hugh Laurie - t3h <3!
Personally, I'd love to see a Crane vs House verbal debate (I can just picture the look on Crane's face right now LOL), if not something more ;)

[nyarinquentas.livejournal.com]

Hello, I saw your post in wayne_crane, and came with an offering and a request.

Silver Bells sung by Bing Crosby: http://s63.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=32A6XBWDA3OYA0FCXBP9ZF2KT6

Adeste Fideles, again by Bing Crosby (Latin and English mix): http://s63.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0J7T9ASEP35V11AAWIWXA5V73X

If you'll wait the 5 or so hours for my friend to get out of work and for me to be free, then I can try to get you Manheim Steamroller from her.

As to a request, Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow with All I Want for Christmas is You, with the implication that Jonathan wants Bruce, if you would.

[captain-molly.livejournal.com]

Ryan Donowho (see ryandonowho for photos). Because he's that skinny, punky, pretty that I like. And he's a Texan. See the icon I have? That's him. But I made the icon, therefore it sucks. But I adore those pictures of him. Especially this one and this one with his hair up.

He's so cute.

How about "I'll Be Home For Christmas"?

I love you, babe.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

has anyone ever told the dude he looks ridiculously like Keira Knightley? also I feel retarded for saying that, because you're probably thinking "she says everyone looks like Keira," but no -- just this guy, and you with some hair colors. and since I just spent the past 2 hours watching her (P&P3)... yeah.

okedoke! you're on the list!
(there is no list...I need to make one)

Re: Icon

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

oh no, I don't have very much at all. I'm excited!

okedoke, I shall do that for ya!

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

omg you rock a lot.

I can definitely make that icon for you; will let you know when it's finished.

and... MANHEIM STEAMROLLER! *glee* oh, gods, I miss that so much. those albums have always been our family Christmas soundtrack... automatically makes me think Christmas the way nothing else does. I would love you SO INCREDIBLY MUCH.

SO MUCH.

[british-pickle.livejournal.com]

Sparrington: more focus on James in the foreground, with Jack in the background (moving or not, surprise me).

Text: I want a crazy pirate for Christmas, inspired by I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas.

<3

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

certainly! any favorite of yours?

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

hee hee, can do.

[tyrstains.livejournal.com]

I'd like to request something! ...But I'll get around to it when I decide whether I like Crane or Jack Sparrow better! >.>;;

Oh, and when I can upload Christmas music for you. ^^

[captain-molly.livejournal.com]

This one is also quite nice. I'll stop now.

[captain-molly.livejournal.com]

DAMMIT, WTF WITH MY LINKING ABILITIES?

It's here.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

molly. darling. you're insane.

but I love you.
*heart*

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

I'll try to remind you to get back here and request, then!

and, YAY, more Christmas music (hopefully)!

[captain-molly.livejournal.com]

. . . blame it on the lack of sleep?

Or the porn that is your icon?

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

OR YOURS OMFG.

my god I have such a crush on that icon but you knew that already and that's why you used it, BITCH!
loveyousomuch.

[duckgirlie.livejournal.com]

Jack Davenport, and the line from Fairytale of New York "I built my Dreams Around You."

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

I love that song so much.

.::adds you to icon list::.

[the-automatik.livejournal.com]

Me wants an icon! Christmas-y Cillian Murphy goodness, if you please.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

fantabulous! any text preference?

[duckgirlie.livejournal.com]

Yay. It's a great drunken singalong song, though very few know the beginning of it.