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

[wormmonabc.livejournal.com]

"I'll Be Home For Christmas" with someone looking out wistfully, and the words (because I miss you) at the bottom.

^^ I've scowered my brain for who this "someone" is, but my brain do be stopped.

[british-pickle.livejournal.com]

whee!

[nyarinquentas.livejournal.com]

Ok, so I'm about 20 hours late, but considering I had 2 papers due in the last 12 hours, which I hadn't started before this morning, I'm not doing bad.

Anyway, I promised, so I deliver:

The Christmas Extraordinarie album, Manheim Steamroller:

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2FEE96T1QV57E0HD90JRZ9GLJG

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2BGBSIZZ3M3630WMQYH7XZ2VWO

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2QS1XICWKCUUV167HVH29Z7HW3

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2THNAK5MBDFLP2S8BQH6MY3N6V

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0V3W915ZFEV2K2E0FRCP84V8IR

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1RAO6ZKZXVIEB2PNG7UHPROG96

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=076JMNALNILG116WN0L723KSK9

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0WZ2VICHJ40NP3KTAU9NUK1MH9

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0YGRPI9P6NWSY2B5DVKI9G6ZJC

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3N1D3GML3EPPS1OEKMF83T56GY

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3GKYD6KC4P7HP0J22OAMER2K6Z

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2MQECN5RHKR4E281FZKUS2DT8T

Let me know if you have any problems with those, and I'll see what I can do. Now I desperately need to go get some sleep.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

oh. my god. you're BRILLIANT; I LOVE YOU.

ironically, this is the one album my family doesn't have, so while I'm not spasming in holiday nostalgia, I am inconsolably joyful. and grateful. and just...

you... I love you.
deal with it.

so much love.

yes, sleep darling, you deserve it!!

[tyrstains.livejournal.com]

I ashamedly don't have much Christmas music.. But here's a good traditional song that I really enjoy.

And as for the request... I think I'd like Cillian/Crane looking evil yet pretty with something along with "Silent Night," please! I won't be too specific because all your icons are gorgeous anyways.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

thank you, darling!

and, okedoke, no problem, you shall have it!

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

yes ma'am! if "someone" comes to mind, just stop back and let me know. I'll be waiting!

[nyarinquentas.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. And, may I friend you? You're more than welcome to friend me if you like.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

oh, go ahead! certainly!

I'm going to nap right now, but will probably reciprocate later.

[tumblingxdown.livejournal.com]

Could I please have a House/Wilson icon with lyrics from this song All I Want for Christmas is You. It's the My Chemical Romance version. Thank you! >_

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

you've got it. *g*

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

personalized (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/garnetpalomino/icons/xmas%2004/nyarinquentas1.jpg)

not (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/garnetpalomino/icons/xmas%2004/nyarinquentas0.jpg)

is that what you were looking for? (p.s. the shadow in the box is Bat, of course *g*)

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

w/ name (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/garnetpalomino/icons/xmas%2004/mllereddeath1.jpg)

w/o name (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/garnetpalomino/icons/xmas%2004/mllereddeath0.jpg)

I might get pissed at them and make you a better one later. dunno.

[meletor-et-al.livejournal.com]

with your lj name (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/garnetpalomino/icons/xmas%2004/captain_molly1.jpg)

without your lj name (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/garnetpalomino/icons/xmas%2004/captain_molly0.jpg)

are they ok?

[the-automatik.livejournal.com]

Ooh, what to choose? What to choose? Maybe something about bells jingling or a nice Batman riff would be good.

EEEK!

[the-automatik.livejournal.com]

OMG, the Joker Santa theme on your LJ is so keen.

[captain-molly.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweetheart they're awesome! Thank you so so much! *hugs* Will be my default icon in no time!

[cibeles.livejournal.com]

Sorry it took so long to reply, but LJ's being a whore. Thank you so much. ♥ will be uploading soon.

I am new to your list....

[lastwordy-mcgee.livejournal.com]

...but would like to thank you very much indeed for the Jack Davenport pics and icons. They are fabulous.

If I can still get on the list, I'd love some JD icons of my very own :) I will "pay" with my favorite ridiculous holiday song, Dominick the Donkey by Lou Monte. If you would ping me with your email address, I will do my best to send you the MP3.

Regarding the JD icons, let them be your choice of pics -- have fun with them. Here are some lyrics that you can use as inspiration, if you like:

"At the turn of the tide, I feel this part of me die. And I'm washed on your shores and barely alive."

"I am weak and I am foolish, and I need your love to see me through the darkness."

"I am full of wonder, I am full of love, and I am falling under your spell."

Thanks in advance -- you are too generous and very talented, so please keep the icons coming!