Thread 42788491

Ho Ho Holy smokes, my friends! It’s already that time again
Welcome to the official /mlp/ Secret Santa 2025 POST-registration thread!
Celebrate Horsemas with your fellow anons; spill your horrid desires to an internet stranger, and spend a few months being a little less awful than we usually are.

>How’s this thing work?
Read the FAQ!
The short form:
Gifts are given Round Robin style (A gives to B gives to C who gives to A) while cards are exchanged traditionally (whomever you give a card to should send one back to you). You will be randomly assigned anons by email after the signups are over so please keep an eye out!

Sign-ups are CLOSED! Ya took too long!

Schedule of events and deadlines:
Oct 11th-31st: Signup doc went live. Confirmation emails sent out.
Oct 31st at 11:59pm CST: Signups closed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Nov 1st onwards: Gift assignments will be given out. After gift assignments are finalized, card assignments will be given out, so please be patient.
Dec 1st - 10th is the latest suggested mailing period. Consider mailing on the early side if you’re shipping internationally.

FAQ here : https://fag.anonfilly.com/

Coordinator email for comments/concerns/general inquiries: ponyclausmlp@gmail.com
Card Ambassador and assistant dragon supreme: thecardslut@gmail.com

>BUT IT’S NOT EVEN THANKSGIVING YET! REEEEE!
And yet even this year someone broke my heart and came late. Its only two weeks from Turkeymas, I hope you had a scary Spookmas!
In the meantime, now is the time to get busy! Get shopping, get crafting, get wraping, get packing! Share stories from years gone by; say hello to your fellow horsefuckers; talk about your plans for the year; maybe write a song or poem to pass the time while you wair for gifts and supplies to arrive or just need some downtime! Draw some Chrimbus OC art. Run a giveaway. It’s that time of year, and we’re so happy you’re here to join us.

And remember:
Don't take the bait, folks!

Previous Thread: >>42774213

>>42788491 (OP)
Here cause Derpy.

first for twilight

Drop a comment here if you need your OC drawn still so drawfags can give you one, just leave your name and any references or ideas you might have.

>>42788491 (OP)
First for cleaning that room you've been putting off.

>>42788498
Ha, looser!

>>42788495
You did it derpy! You got first post!

>only now started to working on my santee custom gift
Procrastination heyho!

5 days til latecomer

>>42788548
YAY!!!

Repost from last thread:

Sappy Song, a follow up question - you mention in the form you have all 4DE and Symbiote plushies, where do you stand in terms of pony plushies from other sources I.E. OlyFactory/MPPP, custom jobs, etc.?


>>42788499
Still need one for my new name this year. Hoping for a mare with wings of some sort, but that's the only real desire I have for how the OC looks.

mare for Cactus Practice
>>42787613
So pretty! You nailed that one

>>42788613
i dont like the way she is looking at her cactus
lol yeah thanks captcha AAGH is what she'll be saying if she gets any funny ideas

>>42788602
I love this gorl so much, bros...

>>42788499
I'd love one! I'm an esl retard so I interpreted a Gully Washer as someone who literarily washes gullies before I found out it was a weather event lol, could be a fun gag

>>42788499
Don't really have a clue where to go with this name, if you want you can have a go at it.

>>42788639
Yes. Best Pone. Best Mare.

Wait, why do these people have names?

>>42788657
we are just cool like that

>>42788659
Indeed. You definitely are da cool.

>>42788664
Yeah, Cookie is DTF anyone with a cock, real cool dracony

Thanks for the qt art in the last thread Candlelight Archive!

>>42788626
>>42788613

Hey Gibbous Gallop!

Do you like wearables such as shirts? Also, plushies? Caww!!

>>42788744
I remember when I was a kid and I was at an insurance agency in the bathroom while my parents were out talking to the boring insurance people, there was a little cactus on the sink, and I was like, "hmm, do they actually hurt?"
So, I grabbed the cactus.
Yeah, they actually do hurt. Sorry eddy, but it's me who was clearly the smartest baby of 1996.

>>42788613
She’s so pretty!

>>42788613
So cute! I love it, thank you so much!

>>42788613
We need art of this mare hugging the cactus mare NOW.

>>42788262
Woohoo! sorry I missed this in the last bread but i am so excited already

BARKING IRONS THE DIAMOND DOG I have you so covered! All of your opinions and tastes are absolutely correct, I'm glad I got a kindred spirit as my santee. Fluttershy ftw!!1

>>42788694
What does that even mean, anonymous?

>>42788499
Could use one, idk what to do for the name.

Ideas for nsfw gifts for a femanon? Yes could obv send a horsecock but I'd rather do something a little more unique or inspired.

>>42788499
Would love one maybe a mare with a soft green or brown coats qnd a smokey color mqne and obv fluffy fetlocks. A bit of a gloomy mare.

>>42788971
Her best pone in ribbons.

>>42788971
a stallion daki, but a straight stallion so not a faggot like braeburn

NEW THREAD NEW DISCOUNT!!! use this link to get 40% OFF at my ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/welderanon/link/SS7

>>42788971
Tail plug.
Horsecock earrings.
Smut books.
Customized smut books where you took whiteout and changed the characters' names to match her favorite ship.
Just pay a writefag to write a smut book about her favorite ship.
Write it yourself you coward.
Estrogen pills because let's be honest here the odds she's trans are probably pretty high.
Custom waifu lingerie.
A spanking paddle that plays the pony theme song every time you swing it.
A boyfriend (remember to poke air holes in the box so you don't die in shipping).

>>42789065
You can get that for me too, but I’m just a faggot.

>>42788971
send the me! pick me pick me pick me!!!! memememememe!

>>42788491 (OP)
Hooray for Derpy!

SHAVE TAIL SHIMMY DON'T YOU FREAKING DARE OPEN THIS SPOILER OR I'LL COME TO YOUR HOUSE AND MOLEST YOU IN YOUR SLEEP!
In absence of knowing whether my Santee prefers electric or acoustic, I was forced to guess. We've started with a primer, but soon we will Baconate this geetar.

Sassafrass Glass!
I ordered your gifts!
I've got a couple things I know I'll make for you as we get a bit closer to the day, but the hard part is over.
Now we wait.

>>42789124
I'm not Shave Tail Shimmy, but can you come to my house next?

Question for my Santa, you didnt send me anything yet did you? I missed a package that I wasn't expecting that I was supposed to sign for, but when I went to pick it up, they didnt have anything that matched my name

>>42788495
>>42788602
>>42788653
>>42788911
>>42789120
Hello Derpy

>>42788975
Hey there! Found you! I'm your Santa this year /)

>>42789185
Hello, Anonymous.

>>42788603
I have all of the MPPP (outside of varity). I don't believe I have any Olys.
I few customs, but I always love more plush.

Sorry I missed this in last thread, been traveling a bit.

>>42788854
>Sorry eddy, but it's me who was clearly the smartest baby of 1996.
I watched the first part of that video, but I was disappointed when it turned out he was just larping and didn't actually go insane

So sad that Pony Claus was tortured to death by being forced to listen to Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You on loop for three days straight. Now Horsemas is canceled ^:(

>someone reselling a bundle of 5 NIB symbiote plushies for symbiote selling price ($30)
>"how about $140 instead of $150"
I feel slightly insulted

>>42789314
All good, all good my friend. Everything is going well with your gift, just wanted to check in case there may be something else I can slip in.

>Santee likes Aryanne
I don't.. I don't want to fulfill that part of the gift.
Am I obligated to? They've listed other ponies they like too of course, and I've put plenty of that in there.

Do I even mention to them in the gift about wanting to avoid it?

>>42789360
heres your first (You), free of charge

>>42789365
thanks but I can give myself (You)'s.
Like this >>42789360

Now that I think about it, the question answers itself honestly.

>>42788971
as a femanon physical nsfw pony Doujinshi
make it Shining Armor/ Twilight thats the straightst ship ever

>>42789360
Send a Galilfilly/Fillisrael/whatever instead. If it was me - and it's not - I'd appreciate the contrarian shitpostpony.

>>42789360
send a Zeeb Aryanne or Aryanne getting Zeebed

>>42789360
No, just ignore it anon
If there are other ponies listed, then do those and ignore the Aryanne bit completely
You don't have to gift every single item or every single pony listed
My Santee had listed last year like 20 ponies, some very rare, so I couldn't do all of them either

>>42789382
>Shining Armor/ Twilight
uhhhh kino alert

>>42788899
My Santa is here!!! Thank you for checking in to the thread! Fluttershy GOAT!

>>42788971
The thing is that the vast majority of femanons here are lesbians or bisexuals with a slight tendency toward lesbianism.
Unless your femanon has made it clear that she is straight.

>>42788500
Ok fine I'll clean it (tomorrow)

>>42789430
Was there a survey your referencing which I missed quizzing people on their sexuality, or are you just assuming most femanons are bi because of all the mare pussy on the board.

>>42789441
As a bi femanon I can confidently say there is a low chance that straight femanons would even consider being here.

Oh. That's alot bigger than I thought it would be.

>>42789502
is that celestia's futa cock?

>>42789065
>Remember to poke air hole
God damnit that last one got me
>>42789124
I hope you'll post more progress of that Anon, It's fantastic
>>42789497
Poni are for grown adult human males, as Celestia intended.

>>42788500
I can't! I'm prepping packages still!
I may have taken on more Santees than I bargained for.

>>42789555
Mass Santas are more baseder than Mass Mailers
Sending a gift to everyone that signed up

>>42789502
That’s what she said.

>>42789185
Nope, didn't send anything yet. I'm planning to send your gifts hopefully by the 1st week in December.

>>42789566
Oh uh.. they didn't sign up- they missed sign up or outright said "Nah didn't think I wanted to be a part of this year for [reason or another]"

but they're my (Friends?) and I also thought it would be nice to give them something for being nice to me and to have them still feel that holiday cheer.

If I could have more than one Santee or even take on a Santee that never got their Santa in thread/got grinched, I would and still will though!

I'm no richfag, and i'm swiftly running out of pony to gift.. but still. I like this community. I like (You) anons. I like strangers, and don't mind shilling out a few bucks to make someone out there happy

She would be proud of me I think

>>42789576
You could sign up for grinch rescue if you wanna

>>42789580
Wasn't that one of the prompts in the sign up?
I think I checked that option if so.
If not, guess I'll email Pony Claus again?
I wanna get them a gift too to by honest. Arranging this whole thing (Cardsloot too) feels like its a lot more deserving of a gift.

>>42789497
OK I DO NOT want to turn the /ss/ thread into crystal cafe woman whining about bullshit but I consider myself straight and into normal dudes...... in theory
But in practice I'm celibate never even held hands with someone and I'm 25! 25!!!!
And I do try! I told a man in a tanktop at work just last month I loved his arms and the tanktop was a great choice! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-HpaCcvpxE
I gotta open up to the idea of dating apps or long distance I guess sigh

>>42789626
>human women participating in /ss/
Guess I'm grinching

>>42789626
Found the femcel.
Jokes aside, compliments are great and that dude probably felt very good about it, but try to be the one offering him to go get a drink out or something. I don't want to imply incel theory but me and most dudes I know are downright afraid to ask a girl out because we fear being labelled as creeps.

>>42789626
eyyyy bb come to california I can dissapoint you ;^)

>>42789360
Grinch alert

>>42789502
That's what she said

>>42789626
>25
Dear dudess, youre not surprising anyone here with this number.

32, willingly gave up all interest in relationship, because of certain pony when i was 19.

>>42789360
>I don't.. I don't want to fulfill that part of the gift.
That's why they listed other ponies. Any sensible Aryannefag, fillyfag, etc. will understand the controversial nature of their likes, and will probably have included alternatives for this exact reason.
>Do I even mention to them in the gift about wanting to avoid it?
No, that would make you a whiny faggot and/or disappoint them more. Just finesse that part and don't call attention to it.
You can dislike a thing without having to tell people that you dislike a thing.

>santee only likes rare mares and OCs
What do? Is it possible to become an artfag overnight?

>>42789779
Commissions

>>42789784
Tell me if I'm being retarded but unless it's from their favorite artist, just buying a comm sort of feels like paying someone else to do all the work while I stick my thumb up my ass

>>42789800
You're being retarded. Getting a commission is more involved than buying merch.

>>42789773
>sensible
>fillyfag
Impossible.

>>42789807
You're right, I think I'm just panicking a little. I want to be a good santa

>>42789800
I get what you are saying. I am not super good at art but I would rather draw with the tip of my dick before I pay someone else to make me art.

>>42789065
That list goes hard.
>>42789124
Kino gift in the making.
>>42788500
Decluttering is a pain in the ass. Would appreciate a cute mare helping me, plox.
>>42789800
Receiving custom art is something most anons will enjoy. And you are involved in the process by telling the artist what to draw: Which pony/ponies, what mood, lineart vs. colorized, and what's happening on that pic. It could range from a pleasant pony portrait to ponifying a bizarre meme. And if you want to feel even more involved, you can send your santee the commissioned art plus a "put it on the fridge" - tier doodle you made yourself, it shows that you care. One of my favorite gifts was a commissioned artwork.

>>42789779
>>>/bale/

>>42789773
>That's why they listed other ponies
Probably far less controversial, but in my case I included a short paragraph on a non-MLP show, that has been discussed on the board a couple of times, on the off chance my santa is someone who liked that show too. I appended a quick note along that anyone else could feel free to completely ignore that paragraph.

But if people read wishlists as "You have to get me all this stuff" instead of "You could get me any of these and I'd be happy" that might explain why I haven't heard from my santa. Or I could have come off as to whiny because I included a few notes on stuff to avoid. Though I'd argue almost all of that would be redundant had I picked SFW only, instead of allowing more and excluding some things.

>>42789773
>You can dislike a thing without having to tell people that you dislike a thing.
He's a libshit with troll's remorse. No, he can't. He MUST announce his retardation to the world for asspats.
https://derpibooru.org/images/3539974
>>42788491 (OP)
Hey, Pony Claus, you should set aside grinch rescue for whoever you assigned dhm for. Dhm already went full retard once - chances are he'll do it again, and if somehow not, you'll have more supplies for rescuing others.

>>42789360
Next time you fill out the sign up form, explicitly mention that you don't want an Aryannefag, then you'll avoid this situation. Win win.

But you have to take a deep breath and think about what you're doing for this Santee of yours. If Aryanne is their actual waifu, receiving no Ary-related merch at all will not go unnoticed. If you can't even accept Aryanne with a blank pink heart CM, there are still ways to send something to make an Aryfag happy without involving politics:

Does your Santee have plushies (of Ary)? Gift him a scarf and socks that could be worn by anypony, so you can just imagine e.g. Anonfilly wearing them instead. Maybe a little trinket of an Edelweiß flower. A handcrafted medal that playfully makes fun of his edgy taste in ponies. Make the packaging Oktoberfest themed. A children's book in German. Just ask him what he likes about Ary aside from the nazi stuff, and work from there.

A Secret Santa generally isn't the right place for political warfare. During WW1, German and British soldiers put away their guns during the Christmas holidays, climbed out of the trenches, and bonded for a short while. They traded rations, smoked, showed photos of their loved ones to each other, played cards and football. After the holidays, they were forced to commence killing each other.
Let's all be like those soldiers: Be human, for Horsemas.

>>42787557
>anthro
Please, don't
I'm glad to hear everything goes nicely. I need to start work on my main gift too.

>>42789436
>>42789555
The consequences of this action will be paid for dearly.

>>42789836
You came to the right mare, buddy!

Snake Pizen the Lamia!
A couple of questions.
What size of shirts do you wear? What is your favourite color? Do you like sweets?

>>42789862
Well, thats a meltdown if i ever saw one.
I met one Aryannefag, that was relatively nice person, but taking serously the idea of said pony outside of an absurd joke is pretty retarded and a sign of extremely narrow and/or delusional mind. Have some self-awareness, man.

I'd even namefag for that to see where this would go.

>>42789664
That's an understatement, a compliment can make someone's entire decade.

We were long due for another drama

>>42781789
>>42787924
Hey Rowdy-dow Ruckus
Sorry for the late reply, my friend was checking the spoilers and said it was ok for me to check them out. Thanks so much for doing that.

Spoiler 1: I haven't played Carcasonne before, it looks interesting. I'm up to trying anything. I more play RPG tabletop, I'm running a Tales of Equestria game now and I've also played d&d, PF and CoC.

Spoiler 2: that's a hard choice to make. I love all three of them. If I had to choose one probably Anonfilly. But Derpy and Autumn Blaze are fantastic mares.

Spoiler 3: I have the symbiote plushies of Rainbow Dash and Luna, I have the Verity coin and I have two G1 Anonfillys.

Please let me know if you have any other questions. I appreciate the effort and I really look forward to seeing what you send me.

>>42789591
Rescues happen as they're reported and confirmed. Make sure to photograph your gift before sending.

>>42789626
Wanna get married?

Gift received! It will be stored in a safe location until the day of the Great Opening. Thank you!

>>42789626
Do NOT trust this poster.
She's probably a fed and is just going to be nice to you and give you money to buy a gun and radicalize you and her name is Daryl and he works on the fifth floor and his closure rate is bullshit.

Reposting in new thread. Here's your OC Winter Web the Spider Pone! She looks creepy but she's a big sweetheart

>>42790425
>8 leg pits

>>42790425
honestly if i saw that damn thing in my living room i'd stomp on it until it was a small brown stain

>>42790430
what if she looked up at you like picrel??

>>42790425
Oh my, what a cutie!
>>42790430
Do not hurt spiderfren.

I see that we are having some contentious discussions in this thread, so if you’ll allow me to throw in my two bits worth with my own personal thoughts; although I do understand that things can be complicated and I understand why people feel both ways about the subject: I prefer hot cocoa with whipped cream on top rather than marshmallows.
>>42789332
Picrel

>>42789497
as a straight femanon I say shut the fuck up faggot

>>42790383
wtf how are people getting gifts already

>>42790486
>PC is into crimmus store music on loop
Truly, you're a weapon to surpass Metal Gear.

Reposting this qt piece of my OC. It'd be super if someone wants to redraw her in a format more suitable for the group pic!

>>42789159
Yay! Can't wait!
I should also get off my ass and order the final pieces. And also sort out the fucked up customs situation of what I already ordered. Amazon can go fuck itself, preferably with a rusty spoon.

>>42790486
No topping, pan dulce on the side.

>>42790501
I have like 3 mashups/remixes of it on my workout playlist, chrimbus songs are the best.
>>42790540
Mmm, that does sound good.

>Still no callout from Santa
I ain't gonna make it guys...

>>42777384
Well (You) are well medicated at this point. Maybe too much at this point. I sure hope you don't go outside when it's raining and start killing pe-oh crap you're doing just that aren't you. You know what? Fine. Go for it.

You're on this board, you're on this site, you're not the average person. If you're like >>42789626 this anon, you're also likely not very brave. What is the most brave or courageous thing (You)'ve done in your life? Bonus question: how would you like to be more brave?

Whether you answer here or in email, contact me at cowboybootlegsanta at gmail so you can get the MEGA link. Another SNES rom so your SNES emulator of choice from two threads back will be fine. No bonus points for answering the bonus question, it is simply an insight into (You).

>>42790624
Forgot to mention, I added Parallel Worlds to this one. It's not an easy romhack but I like it. Was pretty popular.

>>42790624
Love link to the past.
I do a rando every now and then, of course using derp.

>>42788140
Dreamer Do! I saw your post and wanted to say I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I already sent my package to my santee, but question. I heard a lot about a service called Pirate Ship that allows you to save money on shipping, how does it work?

Hello Shiny Showers
I've ordered something to have as a gift in case life lifes too hard and leaves me with no time to make something. So you at least will be getting something for Horsemas

>>42790678
>go to website
>save on shipping
That's how. If you are US and sending international, you should open up a chat with them and ask for the "Simple Export Rate" which as of the last time I used it, let me mail anywhere in the world for about $11.

>>42790678
>>42790680
It's a little more than $11 nowadays, and also weight based, as usual
https://www.pirateship.com/simple-export-rate

I wonder how many people think I'm femanon because I got way too in character as cookie last year

>>42790679
It's always good to have a backup plan.
>looks at my own gift project pile
N-no stress at all...

>>42790694
0% if you keep screaming about sucking dick anons dont think your a chick just a fag.

>>42790383
I'm glad it arrived! I really hope you like it!

>>42785417
I love this mare. Thank you Anon!

>>42790680
>>42790684
And when I go to the website, how do I use the Pirateship rate when I go to my local UPS store?

>>42790730
So you actually purchase the label directly from pirate ship, print it out and tape it to your parcel, and it’s good to go. So not only does it save you money but you also get to skip waiting in line and just drop the parcel off at the ready-to-mail counter.

>>42790730
here you go anon
You print it yourself or mail it to your UPS service point for them to print it for you for a fee
https://support.pirateship.com/en/articles/5604563-how-do-i-create-a-ups-label#:~:text=Pirate%20Ship.-,Print%20your%20UPS%20label,-Printing%20your%20label

>>42790738
>>42790740
mivehind

Happy your package arrived un-molested by the post Rowdy Outlaw, hope you enjoy all the goodies.

>>42790738
Oh follow up, it also makes international shipping a lot easier because you can do the customs form online instead of getting the slip from the post office and filling it out there. I love Pirate ship. Has saved me so much money over this event.

>>42790624
>What's the bravest thing you have ever said?
"Help." Asking for help isn't giving up. It's REFUSING to give up.

I am happy to report my gift making has seen some progress today and even more seems possible tomorrow.

>>42790428
>7 spidussies

>>42790680
>>42790684
Do I just need to drop off the package at my post office then even if it uses a UPS postage?

>>42790808
Anon, please use your brain.

>>42790808
>Buy a voucher for a prepaid Double Whopper and Onion Rings meal from Burger King
>Go into Wendy's to redeem it
Anon, I...

>>42790808
>GO
>TO
>THE
>UPS
>STOOOORE

>>42790827
>>42790885
>>42790939
I am a retard.

>>42790808
Pirate Ship works with both UPS and USPS, if they both have deals available you can choose whichever one you want.

>>42790738
>>42790740
I don't have a label maker, does it still work if I print it out on paper and then tape it to the package? Also does this mean I have to weigh the package myself? I don't have a good small scale, maybe I could get one next time

>>42791110
>print it out on paper and then tape it to the package
Yes
>weigh the package myself
Yes

>>42791110
Cover the whole label with strips of clear tape if you can, that way it won't get all fucked up

It's Sandpiper! She's technically a neet but will only go outside for birds

>>42791151
Ouugh, cute glasses gorl...

>>42791153
I sure love a mare with glasses

>>42791110
For the weight, buy a scale off of amazon, you can get one that can calculate up to ~65lbs for about $20 ( https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Counting-Function-Readability/dp/B085217NHG/ ). The scale is useful for other things (ie. can be used to weigh dry goods for cooking, etc).

As for the label, yes you can print it out with plain paper, but I'd recommend that you cover the label with clear packing tape to protect it a bit better.

>>42791158
I mean, you can just be cheap and stand on your usual bathroom scale to take your own weight, then do it again while holding the package

>>42791161
this is what I do, I use a kitchen scale for small packages. sometimes I just guesstimate the weight of the package and say fuck it. if you pay too much pirateship will refund you and will charge you later if you pay too little

>>42791161
>I have a bathroom scale
Nigga, I'm fat. I'd break a standard bathroom scale.

>>42790743
Rowdy Outlaw's package may be unmolested by the post, but a certain sumthin' of hers sure ain't bein' unmolested by Candy Bandit if ya know what I mean~

>>42791110
If you know the density of the package, you can calculate the weight from its dimensions

>>42791151
Oh no. I'm in love.

Hey Candlelight Archive, 'lil update for you - I've got some stuff ordered for you and eagerly awaiting the mail ponies to fly them on over. Thinking about potential extra goodies for you - could you elaborate a little more on what you like about your top-listed mares to help give me ideas beyond expanding your very impressively large toy/figurine collection? The more detailed and autistic the better!

>>42788499
I'll drop my snarky Bri'ish bartender amre here for any interested drawfags, only after the currently mare-less anons get theirs of course.

ITS JUST MORE SOUP

>>42791158
That's a good idea! Maybe I ought to get this scale.
>>42791161
You have no idea how cheap my usual bathroom scale is. It's a piece of junk.
>>42791220
That's very good of them! In that case maybe I don't even need a scale and can just guesstimate and leave all the actual calculations to them, and let them refund me or charge me afterwards (as long as they don't take a percentage).

>>42788106
Those are awesome Bitter Bean! I really like the Luna painting a lot. I remember seeing your art from previous Secret Santa events too. Thanks for sharing those!

>>42790430
kek

>>42791151
I'd let her get sand in my piper

>>42790430
What if she was regular pony sized

>>42791151
10/10 would go birdwatching with

Delta Wing! This is your Santa.
You mentioned that you enjoy drawing. What kind of drawing supplies do you need/want?

>>42791261
Submerge the box, it's the only way.

>>42791513
I would drag my balls through a mile of broken glass just to get some of her sand in my piper

Lever Action Fashion,

An update here in the thread for (You) from your Secret Santa! Everything is now bought, it's all a matter when they get made and ship here in time for me to wrap it all into one great big gift. The biggest crown jewel of the gift is probably going to be the biggest bottle neck.
Hooves crossed it gets made and ships in time, but the last time I ordered from these guys, I was able to get it out the door.

How're you doing on your santa gift for your santee?

Shoofly Shush the Changeling, how do you feel about crotchtits? love them? hate them? want to squish them?

Good marefternoon, Baked Bean Sheen!! I'm your Santa this year and I had a couple of questions for ya. I got some ideas churning in this ol' noggin and I wanted get some more amplifying info from you.

What are your favorite fimfics that hover around 5,000 words?

Do you have any Symbiote Studios plushies?

Do you own any (functional) scarves?

>>42791586
Hey there Santa, glad to hear about the update. Don't worry about the timing of the gifts and when they'll arrive, I'm not heading anywhere this holiday season and I'm in no rush. I look forward to unwrapping and posting what I'll be sent from you.

As for my progress with the gift to my santee (who I've named anonymously), I've got some items ready (pre-purchased from earlier this year), some items ordered, and I need to get around with testing how to create some of the art items I want to try to make. I'm hoping that I'll be able to get things all set in time to ship.

>>42791151
So THAT's where the term came from

Every /ss/ looking at fabric and thread I feel so colour blind
what fucking swatch here is RETRACTED coat colour theres so much blues! FUCK!
Dose it even fucking matter if its shaped into their waifu it could be made from my gold shinny fabric and Anon would love it I'm sure.

>>42787613
A bug queen to dethrone Chryssy. She'd eat her for breakfast. I bet the skittlebugs would probably be tastier, though.
She's so pretty, I love her! Thank you!

>>42790425
Double posting because I missed this one. Sorry I took a minute, I started a new job this week and it's been a little crazy. Thank you thank you, she's such a cutie!

>>42789626
you can fuck literally anyone or anything you wanted, if you asked for that guy's number he would've given it, meanwhile we're all told now approaching girls is the weirdest thing you can do

this loneliness is an effort of your own creation and stagnation, and if you want "normal", then stop complaining about being weird on this fucking site and go be "normal" already.

I am back after a small absence and starting some work on my stuff for my Santee, looking forward to it as this is my first time. Rare I do handmade stuff so I been putting in some research.

My Santa just killed me, does this count as a grinching?

>>42791785
Picking fabric colors can be difficult. Just get a screencap of their favorite pony and compare it to this little chart, I have found it quite handy. As far as threads go, they shouldn't ever see the thread too much so just pick the closest color to the fabric.

I’m sure they’ll like whatever you make as long as you make it with love!

>>42791922
Did he throw a witty line at you before doing it?

>>42791631
I love crotchtits. Not like air blimp size, average size is just right. I always find them aesthetically pleasing.

>>42790490
That made my day.

>>42791922
Did you want to die?

>>42791952
noted, based and crotch-tit pilled

Dreamer Do, this is your santa. Im working on some ideas and will try to make something unique for your favorite pony. I'll also try to include something for some of the others you've listed. I probably won't post much after this, but I will be following the threads.

>>42788785
I do, though for shirts I tend to like more understated designs, but i know that isnt most shirts available. Really any cool pony shirts would be cool - I can always justify wearing something louder or crazy at cons

I also do like plushes! I have many of the Symbiote plushes already.

Yo Oak Roasted. Do you perfer your twilights winged or og?

>>42791922
did he kill you as your favorite pony?

>>42791637
Ah, aloha! Let me see if I can't answer some of these for ya'!

Fimfics around 5,000 words? I don't really pay too much attention to the word count and more-so go by ones with topics I like. I can't remember the name of one of the spicier ones I read, but it had to do with a mare and some popsicles (she can a little vending cart) if you can imagine what happens afterwards. That was a few years back, but I believe it was much shorter.
I love the NEET mares - especially Floor Bored. I enjoyed reading the Princess Floorb green that was in the NEET thread a month or two back. I'll slurp up anything that features them.
I also really like comedy stuff, which may explain the spicy popsicle fic. Dyx is also pretty entertaining but again that's probably being reiterated from my Celestia passion.
I'll be honest and admit I haven't read any fanfics in a bit. I just finished reading through Heinlein's Starship Troopers and am currently reading through Kilworth's Attack on the Redan, a Crimean War fiction novel.

I don't recall if I mentioned what literature I have, so I'll list off some of the stuff I've got:
Horse Pussy (vol. 1 & 2), FoE (Black Book and a standard edition), Princess Celestia: The Changeling Queen, The Mare Who Once Lived on the Moon, The Art of Holivi (an art book from Lunar Shine), the Pegasus Device, Space Ponyos 1, Out of Work Derpy, FoE: Chain Reaction, and one or two Japanese MLP dojin that I can't pronounce tucked away in a dark corner, free from prying eyes.

I own one Symbiote, that being Princess Celestia - snatched her up in a heartbeat when I saw she was on sale.

Functional scarves? I've got a fairly thin Sunset Shimmer one, a Mare Fair '25 scarf, and the 3-star 4CC scarf in both patterns.

In terms of any other additional information I may have left out: I'm a big sucker for vidya games, Source engine stuff (L4D2 mainly), and other sandbox-style games (Garry's Mod, Project Zomboid, etc.) Also quite big into 19th century history (primarily uniforms). Not particularly pony-related, but figured it could help out. Just let me know if you need any additional information and I'll be here!

>>42791785
I painted a ceramic S1 luna for my santee last year and I basically had to mix all of the colors myself since we didn't have any that matched

>>42791927
>get a screencap of their favorite pony and compare it
That's kinda what I did, just adding bits of purple and blue and white to the paint while staring at a chart of woona colors
I even did it on a CRT for maximum color autism and not just because a CRT is what I put where I paint because it's so easy to clean paint off of the glass screen

Hey guys out of curiosity, are bap ponies able to walk on clouds?

>>42790490
as a straight faggot I say based

>>42791151
She's fantastic! Love it so much, thank you!

Hell yeah, I've just done about 75% of the art for my Santee, I should be done by tomorrow or day after, and than it can be rolled to the shirt printing press.
I'm still waiting for more stuff to arrive from over seas but I should had all of it ready before end of November.

Small update on your gift Whistle Berry.
It is starting to come together. Waiting on a few things and then to tie it all together in a complete way.

>>42792109
>>42792122
even hasbro has no clue what colour Luna is

Drift Wagon no peeking
whenever I'm buying gifts for someone it's typically customary for me to include a gag gift as well. And I think I've just found it

Caramel Swing.
DON'T UNSPOIL ANYTHING, but letting you know that your gift is coming along great, got some things ordered too that I'm waiting for, so I'm on track to send stuff by the end of the month.
You mentioned that you had a few OCs in your wishlist. I'm no Batsy, but I do dabble in /bale/ if you wanted to either post them here or get Pony Claus to send them to me.
Finding a box is gonna be a bitch this year.

>>42792327
refrences of what her cutie mark looks like when she's sitting down are also an exercise in futility
>>42792487
oh you monster

>>42792159
All mares have baps you silly goose, so clearly not as seen in the show.

>>42792487
What a weird gag, but I suppose cramming enough puzzle pieces in someone's mouth will do the job. Still weird. No kinkshaming, but weird.

Shoofly Shush the Changeling DO NOT UNSPOIL OR PEANUT WILL HAUNT YOUR HOUSE AND YOUR DREAMS
traditional lewd Chrissy things are happening

>>42792487
I will be good and not unspoil

Sterling Shadow!

UPDATE: Your package is nearly complete, just getting the last touches done and- well one or two things ordered.

Considering your *location* it may or may not be late, in the sense that it may arrive around the 2nd week or december? Maybe sooner depending on other stuff. I dunno.

>>42787323
Hi Crystal Cruet! Thanks for the update!

Hmm, I like arts and crafts. Drawing, painting, sewing, etc.

I don't play a whole lot of games

>mfw something i ordered for my gift will not be here for two more weeks
i wasn't going to send it until the first of december anyway but it sucks knowing it won't be complete for at least two more weeks

>>42792872
I'm gonna need some good vibes, boys. I just found out there's at least two major plumbing problems i need to somehow find the money to get fixed.

>>42792872
You are like a little baby.
A major piece is my gift won't make it to me until the 2nd week of December at the earliest.

>>42789994
My shirt size is M
Color is Blue
Sweets Yes

She's decided on a bit of a new look (her name is Snow Roper and her hair is like a snow cloud and its in a ponytail very clever I know) but her color scheme is a work in progress.
Just an update for Bullwhip Blizzard, everything's going well. I've got a little something here and a little something still coming (and a little something still being made). Everything will be sent before the month is out. I've just realized I haven't asked about any merch you've already got, particularly for Pinkie or Derpy - I doubt I'll be double dipping but feel free to mention if there's anything you really don't need more of, like specific plushies or whatever.

>>42793012
Sex with Snow Roper

>>42793107
blow ropes in snow roper

>>42791922
What did he kill you with?

>>42792515
Looks like I'm not the only one who's fresh out of boxes and had to order a fresh one too.

>>42792074
Ok, here's what I'm thinking.

I've been told I've got quite the voice for voice overs and wanted to record myself reading some stories and burn them to a cd for you. The reason I say 5,000 is because that's about a 20-30 minute read depending and I'm not sure how much of me you'd want to listen to. I am a little uncomfortable with doing voice overs for smut stories, however.

Secondly, do you know about a NEET mare named Doomy Gloom? She appears in the NEET threads quite often. Purple, black curly hair, and a signature 4 leaf clover.

I suppose I won't be getting you a plushie, in fact that Celestia one was the idea, but you're getting something fitting to go with her.

Along with that, you're getting a signature shirt a friend of mine and I designed to wear at MareFair. Another guy won mine at the panel I hosted.

And, as such, I'm commissioning some special art for you too. There'll be prints AND possibly clothing for the prints to go on. Which leads me to ask, do you have an OC and any art of them?

P.S.: I know guy who absolutely could've designed a 19th century military get-up for your Celestia, but his gay ass is stuck sailing until next summer.

>>42790490
If dueling gets brought back, this is how the challenge should be issued

>>42789626
>I gotta open up to the idea of dating apps or long distance I guess sigh
Femanon, femanon dear lord please don't. Save yourself the trouble. Be the mare you see in the mirror.

>>42792515
If you wanted to give my horses a go I'll happily send em Pony claus way! I haven't looked but I have nothing but confidence I'll be blown away by whatever you're putting together for me this year!

To my santee! Your bits are coming together, just trying to think of the best method of presenting and sending it!

>>42790062
Thank you, no worries about the late reply.

>that's a hard choice to make
If it is that close of a choice I might just overwrite the choice depending on other factors (Don't unspoiler) Mixing colors when I can only see the resulting color two weeks later is always such a gamble.

>>42793484
It's starting to look a lot like grinchmas

>>42789360
Send them a p38

>>42793713
At least we can safely click on spoilers in this thread without having to worry that those aren't for us. That's at least something?

Right?

>>42793484
Same here.
It's whatever, I get so hung up on making and sending my gift I barely think about receiving one.

>still no word from Cardslut
I guess those cards I bought will go to waste...

>>42793748
Grinched by Cardgrinch: Turned Gay By The Unfestive Implications of No Card Assignments

>>42793720
>p38
Tell me more Anon, I don't think I seen this poner around Ary threads

>>42793822
https://derpibooru.org/tags/walther+p38
we need a p38 mare

Just checking in on behalf of Sloot cause he’s checking in with me-he’s on the job; he’s working on assignments. Hang in there team, and send him good vibes and positive energy. He deserves lots of loves.

>>42793890
We believe in you Card Slut! You can do the thing you're born to be!

>>42793890
God bless you both. Standing by o7 /)

>>42793890
Do not worry CardSlut you got this. Take your time and don't rush it. Like with Pony Claus, we rather have a happy CardSlut than a stressed one.

>>42793012
Ahoy Snow! Loving the hair on this pony
For Pinkie I already have two plushies of her! Derpy, surprisingly, not a single bit of merch (just a small print that she's in!)

I do like me some plushies or figurines (can never have enough of those), but honestly a shirt or something wearable sounds cool as well! I like oversized shirts like XL or larger

>>42792639
Not that pony but holy fuck this looks amazing

i'm so sorry for inadvertently being the reason you're all dealing with Kiln's Autism

I received the side gift, the extra gift, and I'm done with the bonus gifts. Now I'm waiting to receive the materials needed to craft the main gift...

Prickly Pear, I have a few interesting questions for you. If you had to be tied with a bit of... something, would you rather it be a more traditional knit, or something silkier? Also, do you have any vidya interests, genre, console, etc.? Lastly, do you have any allergies to latex or silicone?

>>42794116
Anon, what did you do?

>>42794129
Exposed the board to an Autism which then found this seasonal thread.
I didn't expect her to go full namefag, ok?

>>42794133
do not take credit for my autism it's been on and off since 2014
also
>her
lol

Banana Pancakes, could you post your favorite Fluttershy fanfic (or 5, I don't mind), I would like to use that as inspiration for your gift.

I got a question
How do you feel about giving your Santee a custom made plushie? Especially if he is a first year around?
I know few years back there was that one faggot who put the plushie onto ebay as soon as he got it and I'd rather that not happening. I kinda want to be sure it is taken care of and it gets a good home

>>42794352
I would die if I got a custom plush. I say go for it. I've been participating in the event for years going all out for my santee as possible, the worst thing I had happen to me was one person not posting their gift or acknowledging that they got it. ghosting hurts but you can't let one bad apple spoil what you do for the next person. reselling gifts is very rare. spec is a special kind of asshole for selling what he got. I'm like 99% sure he got banned from the event for that

>>42794116
Hi cookie mom!

>>42794352
if I got a custom plushie id kms myself because im insecure and i care what people think
your names green anon and i care what you think
wish you could turn back time
to the pre-gift days
when i my santees gift didnt feel like i went cheap

>>42794352
I do the plushie myself, and I feel sorry for the Anon receiving that bootleg monstrosity. So far tho the Anons seemed happy, so I'm doing it again this year.

UK /ss/ MEETUP

Following the success of last year, I'd like to gauge interest in another meet-up for the UK denizens of /ss/. Dates and location TBC, will most likely be a Saturday pub crawl in London as that's probably the most workable solution for everyone, open to any other suggestions.

Stick a (You) on this post if you're interested with your available dates and any suggestions for locations and/or activities. I'll make a more "official" sign-up once the date/location is confirmed.

>Nov 22
>Nov 29
>Dec 6
>Dec 13
>Dec 20

>>42794352
I got one couple hosemas back and it's one of my most beloved merch items. It's by no means the best looking one, but it's got soul and really feels made with love.
Naturally she earned a spot at my desk where I see her every day.

>>42794473
>London

>>42794485
Would you share a pic of your plush, Anon?

>>42794473
>another meet-up for the UK denizens of /ss/
ya
>>42794491
>>London
but also this

>>42794507
Sure, it's the left most one.

>>42794473
If we're voting, I vote 20th December

>>42794515
That's a great smile, I love her!

>>42794121
>tying up
>silicone
Not him, but Anon, what are you planning to do?!

>>42794473
Last year was kind of a bust for me since I ended up getting too busy to drop in, but this year I'm hoping to actually make it to this. Probably would be smart to go December 6th or 13th so you don't get too swamped with Christmas tourists.

>>42794491
>>42794510
I'd love to hear any better suggestions for a city/town that's easy to access for everyone - it's tough to know the optimal location without also knowing exactly where everyone is. Reading, Oxford, Cambridge, Leicester etc could also be some somewhat more "central" options - you've got a good chance of influencing the venue if you say it with a loud enough voice.

>>42794521
Not voting per-se, rather indicating what days you can do. You can select multiple and indicate your first choice.

>>42794473
hi /brit/, are you going to suggest the Monty Pyke Saturday at 7pm again?

>>42794590
Reading is good. Good transport links, and less likely to be stabbed, blown up, mugged, fined, raped or killed.

>>42794352
I could see being suspicious of a first year santee, I'd fuckin love a Cookie plush but draconies are kinda complex compared to normal ponies
and then if she was big enough i would be tempted to fuck her and how hypocritical would that be
>PR0N
yes captcha i know

>>42794352
Wait, what was that plushie?

>>42794473
Any weekend other than the 6th works for me.

>>42794603
That was by far the best troll I've ever been subjected to - a fun trip where good times were had despite that Anon's nefarious intentions.

>>42794618
>>42794583
Noted

>>42794352
you're asking a question you already know the answer to, it depends on the person.

ive had this little faggot for 8 years, and have cuddled her gay ass to sleep every single night without fail since then

>>42793890
I was going to do personalized printed card with stickers and custom art and blah blah blah. Now I have an excuse to go with crayon doodles on blank generic christmas cards.
Fuck yeah, best timeline.

>>42794642
I'm tempted to do my own cards entirely in crayon just because I haven't had an excuse to do anything with a crayon in probably twenty years

>>42794473
I'd rather kill myself than have to go down to London for a pub crawl.

>>42791359
My friend, I drew that for you almost 2 years ago. When I look at it now, it makes me want to vomit. I put my other stuff aside to re draw it. A little less detailed but I hope this looks better

>>42794692
oh damn! insane improvement! good on ya, man

>>42794687
see >>42794590

>>42794692
Wow, thanks anon! Really appreciate you iterating on your design that first brought her to life. The thicker legs really do help make the proportions look more "balanced" than the original. Just one slight critique - the way her left wing is done makes it look like it's coming from behind her body as we view it, the little cutout in her waistcoat she had in the original design addressed that nicely.

>>42794473
i too would rather kill myself than go to london for a pubcrawl

know what? fuck it. would any fellow britoids be down for a NORFERN /ss/ meetup? liverpool, manchester, leeds, york, ANYWHERE up in the norf. hell, go as far down as stoke if need be. sick of everything UK related being crammed into the southeast

>>42794692
That's a fine mare right there.

>>42794723
>>42794725
>>42794731

Holy fuck i had no idea how expensive it would be to ship things overseas what the fuuuuuuuuck

Please tell me the price is dependent on the carrier im begging you

>>42794731
With passion like that, you can make it happen. My souf-brained self didn't consider it initially but we could totally head up there too. Say your available dates and I'll see what can be done with the group that eventually gets assembled.

Horny Toad Mode, I am reaching out again to ask if you are alright receiving Fluttershy stuff without the goth, as I do not have the tools, skillset or material to make her clothes.

>>42794739
Sadly it can be expensive yes. Myself I am looking at $100 to $150 for shipping my gift out. If you are in the US I know/think PirateShip can save you a lot. Sadly there is no equivalent where I am located.
Also remember when shipping overseas the customs declaration is important. Remember to tick off Gift and check what max gift value is for destination country and adjust the valuation on items so you end up below that (saving your santee paying to get gift).

>>42794352
9/10 times your santee is going to be over the moon. Don't let that 10th autist be the reason you aren't pouring your heart and soul into your gift, that will take away from your experience too.

>42787335
It's more than one! Clever made Linky, but he's a euro and only makes plushies every now and then. The quality is top notch, though!
If you're in the states. Panko is a newer plushmancer who makes them with the same pattern and a similar hoofie gimmick. He made Coco! Panko I believe actually takes commissions now.

>>42794671
There's that too. Besides, they'll have more soul and be less stressful to make.

>>42794749
i can't think of a day in december where i wont be available. so all the same dates that you gave would probably be fine. whatever works for most people

>>42794352
If you're not making the gift unconditionally, you're doing it wrong.

>>42794605
>>42794590
yeah, Reading should be good for me too (Oxford may be doable, bit more pain in ass to get to it + more expensive transport so Reading would be a strong first option as alternative to the London).

>>42794692
oh my goodness gracious those hips

>>42794590
Manchester could be good.

>>42794692
the things I'd let her do to me...

>>42794473
29th of November or 20th of december for me, unavailable other dates, location doesnt bother me as im pretty central

>>42794794
>>42794914
Noted

>>42794121
Interesting questions as usual...I'm wondering what traditional knit means, calling back to the question about lace? If it's between lace or silk that's honestly a tough choice without knowing what it's for...Some means of tying? For appearance, lace. For texture, silk. Either sounds nice. No allergies to latex or silicone that I've found.

I do indeed have vidya interests, I have many consoles and games. Lately it's been between PC, steam deck, and switch. I like most genres, RPGs if I had to pick one.

>>42794473
available 7th, 14th and 21st of December

>>42792817
Oh cool, a traditional artist!! What is your favorite medium?

/ss/ DC meetup when?

>>42793503
Ah yeah, I know of Doomy Gloom - has definitely helped keep the NEET thread alive. A voice over for just about any NEET story is more than welcome!
I'm more than happy to receive anything, so whatever you come up with I guarantee I'll like, pony stuff is pony stuff at the end of the day!
I do have an OC, I don't have too much art of him, I'll go ahead and have Pony Claus forward some of the art to ya' in the unlikely event my santee recognizes them, even if I doubt they will.

I need to know who made this Derpy. Please, I must commission one for myself. She is so cute!

Yipee, I receive my card assignment, thanks cardslut :D

>>42790624
I can't think of a specific moment in my life where I showed bravery. I would like to be more brave by standing by my opinions and not being influenced by others so much.

>>42795235
Brilliant. I'm excited, man. I'll be seeing you in the thread.

Winter Web the Spiderpone I GOT YOU SORRY FOR THE WAIT ANON

>>42794473
Any date really, though 20th might be a wee bit close to crimbo.
>>42794590
London works since I actually know how to get there from a plane/train up north, but if somewhere else is decided, I could see about figuring out travel.
>>42794692
Ooo, really nice to see the progress you've made over the years.

>>42791569
I mostly do digital these days but I love any medium! I don't have too much of anything at the moment traditional wise since I've mostly been doing digital, but I used to paint a lot. I use the ipad to draw digitally!

I was double-checking my santee's wishlist, and I realized what I had planned wouldn't work so well because he already has one, but I also thought of a better gift!
My only concern is getting it shipped safely, but it's a big concern. Any advice?

>>42794473
>>42794731
Meet halfway? Nottingham, leicester, stoke?

>>42794473
>pub crawl
holy normalfaggot

>>42795432
they're bri'ish what else are they gonna do

Does anyone know if the super special Holiday IDs are recycled every year?

>>42795475
From what I've seen, it hasn't happened yet. The returning names are the ones who held them previously.

>>42795475
All of the IDs that do not get re-used are sent to the shredder :(

>>42795475
>>42795483
Once you're given an ID it's a part of you forever, even if you get a new one.
I still have unfinished greens I conceptualized a few years ago, and I still fully intend to finish them.

You ARE going to get your santee a lifesize plush, right anon?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1836933753/rare-to-find-soft-mount-full-body-horse

>>42795554
Anon it's NNN!

>>42792159
It depends. How many mangos do they keep in cloudsdale?

>>42795432
>oh no ponyfags are meeting other ponyfags and have fun instead of seething alone at home!!!

Candy Bandit no peeking
one small part of gift for santee but it feels like it's missing something color-wise

I love reading "Hey X don't unspoiler!" right after the very first thing I did when seeing a new post is unspoil the pic. I hope my Santa won't post anything because I'm stupid.

>>42794473
>UK
Yak!
Anyway, have fun!

>>42795635
Don't click this spoiler
Why did you click it? I specifically said not to

>>42795647
I clicked it...

Hey team. I just wanna say thanks for letting me take a couple days off of the inbox. I know I’ve got some stuff in there too answer or pass along, but I took a little break and I’ve had a lovely time out tonight watching auroras in a dark sky zone with Derpy. It has been a wonderful little reset for the past couple days, and I think my soul is better for it.
Hope everyone else’s day is going well. I’ll be back in the inbox tomorrow, no worries and thank you for your patience.

>>42794642
>crayon doodles on blank generic christmas cards
Hey! That was my idea!

>>42795475
Not intentionally but desu I don’t actually have a master list so at some point I reckon I’ll probably accidentally put together two holiday words that have been used before. It’s one of the reasons I do themes actually, it gives me more words to play with each year without worrying about repeats.

>>42795668
Beautiful.
>>42795673
>no ID master list
Holy Chaos.

>>42795264
See Linky here >>42794778
I don't think he does commissions, but you can always ask.

>>42794844
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytxzra2K87E

>>42795554
Last year I wanted to participate but didn't, as I didn't think I'd be able to contribute anything meaningful. Took this as a motivation to start making some pony stuff this year.

But from what I am seeing in this event, I feel like I should spend 2026 learning plushmaking. Yes, I know commissions are a thing that exist. But that requires figuring out what plushmakers are legit or what might be scams and convincing them that I am not a scam. Probably requires an account on some social media site I've never touched, just to contact. Plus I'd need to find someone who can do a very specific custom plush in time. I am almost certainly completely misjudging this, but learning plushmaking myself still sounds like the easier option to me. Though, I do also prefer making a "I made this for you"-gift over a "I payed someone to make this for you"-gift.

Added benefit I'd reduce the discrepancy between people wanting a plush and people making plushes by two.

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I want to become a plushmancer too, but my hands shake a lot...