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First Post: Basic Information <~ You are here
Second Post: How to Order
Third Post: Sample Work
Fourth Post: Options and Additions
Fifth Post: The Lists
Sixth Post: Contests and Giveaways!
Seventh Post: Links out
Eighth Post: All the other crap

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question What does this shop offer? question

_____Insane Flames currently creates Wishlists, Image Maps, and Graphics for a small fee. Eventually we will create bumps, blinkies, and even offer shop/thread design packages and information.</center>

Services we provide for YOU as a customer for FREE

_____All images, coding scripts, and anything affiliated with what we create for you is hosted by me. This means that unless you ask to do so yourself, you never have to worry about storing your images and fooling around with the codes yourself. In fact, after I complete your order, I simply hand you the codes to place wherever you want to place them, simple eh?
_____All things for each customer are backed up on my computer in your own personal file. This includes your image, its coding, and the code itself that you paste into your signature. So if you ever accidentally lose your information, you have never really lost it.
_____If I find a way around annoying errors (such as the you are leaving gaia banners) I will automatically update your files for no charge.
_____Even if you do not want for me to create something for you and wish to do so yourself, I am always happy to help you in any way possible. If you have any questions at all about coding and creating graphics feel free to PM me.

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_____Late one night after hanging around in the general discussion form, I saw somebody with an image map signature, thinking it was cool and remembering learning about those things back in web design I googled for more information. After learning how to do image maps in HTML style, I proceeded to stick the work into my signature, but ALAS it 'twas to long!
_____After fuming and asking several friends for help, my good buddy Icewitch (who also owns a signature and wish list shop see my sister shop) she linked me to the Image map FAQ (also on the map above). But EGADS! It was in PHP (For those that do not know, that is a coding language). It looks like my ex boyfriend bitching at me to learn it finally caught up with me. Qute reluctantly I learned how to use the language and found it quite amusing and fun! So here I am, opening a thread with which to play around even more with this amazing coding language!

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exclaim Rules exclaim

Follow the Gaian TOS.
I spent TONS of time working on this shop, dont get it deleted, I'm warning you.
No harassing people here.
This will get you blacklisted and you will never be alowed any service from this shop. EVER.
Do not bug me with order forms until I have PMed you
This can get you blacklisted and annoys the crap out of me.
Do not post in this thread in n00bish please, it drives me insane.
This is simply a request. But still, please dont do it, it makes me cry.
Bumps are always welcome!
You can turn this into your own personal bumping thread if you so desire~!
Do NOT steal anything from my shop!
I will automatically report you for art theft! Which is a very touchy subject around here I hope you know.

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Post: 5326141_2 created on Sun, 02 Jan 2005 11:21:32 +0000
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How to Order

_____Please follow these steps if you wish to place an order. If you dont do so I'm afraid I'll have to forfit your order. I cant spend all my time trying to figure out how you want something done. Prices can be found below with a sample of what you can order.

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Send me a trade of 100 gold with the subject line [Username's] Order Request. This flat fee is the minimum for all things in this shop, and insures that you wont run off after you place your order. So please dont complain about it.

I will accept the request and add your name to either the secondary or primary list depending on how many customers I currently have. Then I will send you a PM explaining that you are now on the waiting list. This is the point in the trade where you send me a completed order form. Please dont send me a order form beforehand, doing so can get you blacklisted. If I have any questions about your order I will PM you with these questions.

Keep your eyes glued on the waiting list until your order reaches the top. Once I finish with the order I will send you a image with the word PROOF slapped across it. Once you confirm the sale you will send me the rest of the payment and I will send you your image.

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Order Forms
_____Once I accept your trade order and add you to the list, that is when you send in a completed order form. Although, it is a good idea to fill one out mentally before you place an order It would save a crapload of trouble in the future.

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For your basic image map
Username: Keakealani
List of Links: (for the four on the top) The Welcome to Gaia forum (WtG) http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=57
Images wanted: just the one you get from the forum index (do you want me to save it and put it in a PM?)
Q&F http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 (pictures same as above)
Charity http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=28 (please the image for the Gaia Exchange)
WtG rules and guidelines http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4358842 (for the images...the one for the announcement forum)

the dropdown menu:
AmpMan's and SJL's Tutorials http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2110461
New & Old User advice by ~LM~ http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4840403
G-Angels Inc. ~Helping those who are new~ http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4763815
A quest or charity of some sort http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3448550

What you want the images linked to: see above
Any/all special text needed: none, I think

Another note: if it isn't too much trouble, might you change the friendslist button to a donate button with the trade icon? as I personally don't use the friendslist fature and it would therefore be kind of irrelevant...I'd be willing to pay extra for it...

also...if you could pu a smily face somewhere on it, I don't care where, but I want a smily not the emoticon, now, a real live smily... thank you

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Image Map Order Form

Username:
Name of Image Map: (If you are planning on ordering a custom map please pm me with all the details and images required)
List of Links:
Images wanted:
What you want the images linked to:
Any/all special text needed:

Wish List Order Form

Username:
Type of Wishlist: They are all named, when ordering be sure to state the name of the wishlist:
Items that you want on the wish list: Please bold the quest item
Special Text:
You can order a custom wishlist, but you must send the main (a.k.a background) Image.

Banner Order Form

Username:
Background/Theme:
Colors Needed:
Text for Banner:

Graphics Order Form (currently buttons only)

Type of Graphic:
Username:
Colors/theme/style needed:
Size:
Shape:

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Primary List

Please note the following things:
_____If your name is in black I have yet to receive your order but you are on the list (dur). When your name is in blue I have recieved your order. When your name is in red I am working on your order, and, finally, when your name is in green your order has been finished and you need to PM me to pick it up.

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Secondary List

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Post: 5326141_3 created on Sun, 02 Jan 2005 11:40:30 +0000
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Sample Full Signatures
_____[/colo]A full signature generally takes up your whole signature space. (500 x 500 pixels.) All full signatures contain a profile, a image map and a wishlist area. Of course, they are much more costly. But they generally look very nice.

Version 2.0

Sample Image
Price: 2,000 Gold
Info
This is one of the more difficult maps to create and the customization possiblilities are endless. The reason that this image map is so expensive is because of how long it actually takes to build each wishlist.

Available in these colors (So far)
Option of up to four boxes that you can do with what you like.
No backgrounds currently available for this map
- Artbox (made with custom thumbnails by me for no extra charge0
- Profile
- Wishlist (up to 18 items)
- linkbox
- Quotebox

Angel Sanctuary Signature

Sample Image
Price: 2,500 Gold
Info
This is the first anime-styled signature that I have attempted to create. It contains three columns Image Map, Wishlist, and Profile all are fully customizable to fit your needs.

The colors for this particular signature is set.
All areas are fully customizable to fit your needs.
Default wishlist area can easily hold up to 50 items.

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Sample Image Maps
_____For those who use Firefox. It is important to know that when using image maps you cannot open the links with the 'open in new tab' function, the 'new window' function does not work either, but when you click on a link it automatically open in a new window. There is no way to work around this. Sorry.

Image Map Version 1

Sample Image
Price: 700 Gold
Info
This is the most basic form of an image map. It comes complete with a PM and Friends list button, four optional topside buttons and a drop down list of up to five links.

This version has no background or color scheme options.

Square Bliss

Sample Image
Price: 700 Gold
Info
This is a very simple design. in truth it is just eight boxes set to 60% opacity. I was not planning on posting it even but I ended up liking the neatness of the layout. Because the design is so simple I am making it very customizable. You can even turn the text area into a wish list (it can hold 15 items with the 5 link drop down box at the bottom). The drop box is optional as well.

Available in any color
Choice between a text area or a wish list (with room enough for 15 items)
Option of a drop down link menu with up to five links
Six customizable buttons

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Sample Wish Lists

Wish List Version 1

[size=9]Sample Image
Price: 500 Gold
Info
I came up with this idea when I was doing my tails quest, it was also the first thing I made with Photoshop so I hope you enjoy it.

Available in any size and color
Custom Backgrounds available for 100 gold.
This wish list has the option of both the images and the names

[/size=9][size=9][url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/lilfiredevil66/Shop/vvvxvcbxcvb.jpg][b]Sample Image[/b][/url]
[b]Price[/b]: 500 Gold
[b]Info[/b]
I came up with this idea when I was doing my tails quest, it was also the first thing I made with Photoshop so I hope you enjoy it.[list][*] Available in any size and color
[/*][*] Custom Backgrounds available for 100 gold.
[/*][*] This wish list has the option of both the images and the names[/*][/list][/size=9]

Wish List: Bubbles Version

Sample Image
Price: 600 Gold
Info
I got the idea for this design from another shop (who's name I cant remember) and I just added onto the basic design. It is a very simple yet elegant wish list and is available in a variety of colors.

Available in almost any color
This image doesnt come with a background
Special area for your own custom text
Can hold up to ten items neatly (not including the quest item) and can hold fifteen or so in a not so neat fashion.

Elegant Curves

Sample Image
Price: 600 Gold
Info
Again playing around in Photoshop. This is a very elegant design, nicely put together and extremely functional. The text box is smaller than the Bubbles version and unless you want the whole list bigger. An important thing for new wish list users is that the white background in the list area makes it easier for you to update your wish list on your own.

Only available in four colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green.
Enough space for 25 items (not counting the quest item).
Available in all sizes.

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Sample Banners
_____None to be posted yet, but, if you look at the header images for each post you can get an idea of some of the things I able to do. I can create just about anything you ask for a banner, except animate them. If you want animations you might want to ask Icewitch (my sister shop).

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Sample Graphics
_____Graphics, when ordered, are more than likely going to be done in a set (Buttons, Banner, and other navigational items). However, I do have some sample buttons here. For you to enjoy and look at. Buttons are 100 gold. And you can use them as many times as you want. These are available in all sorts of sizes and shapes, but here is a standard size for most of them.

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_____Please also note that I have hundreds of buttons available, but I cannot post them all. Just give me a basic idea of what you want your buttons to look like and I will be more than happy to make one for you.

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Backgrounds
_____Practically all the backgrounds I make are custom made by me in Photoshop or Paint shop pro. If you have a image you want to use as a background feel free to send it to me for your image.
_____These are the following background themes I have to offer, they are available in any colors that you wish to use. (no previews yet, but I will have some up eventually)

Bugs
Romance
Stars
Maps
Egypt
Leaves
Electricity
Swirls
Waves
Winter
Grass
And many more upon request!

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Customers
_____Here is a list of happy customers who have had their orders both placed and filled.

customers

Sirius Dogstar -- First customer~!
Keakealani -- She tipped me heart
XxXAuroraXxX
Goddess of Math -- He tipped me 700 gold gonk
Illonwick Kasunaga

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Donators
_____These people did the unthinkable! They *le gasp* DONATED to me out of the kindness of their hearts! Love to them always.

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White List
_____These lovely people are those who bump, help out, and generally keep this shop alive.

Bump Guide

Those who have bumped/posted
10 times are in green
30 times are in blue
50 times are in Violet
70+ times are in red and have a heart In front of their names
_____Please number your bumps and try to keep track of your posts. If I have yet to add you just drop a PM.

heart Icewitch <-I wuff her ^_^
heart Goddess of Math - Thankie~!
(Quickman.EXE)

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Black List
_____Did you break any rules or just tick me off? Your name goes here. You will get no service from me whatsoever and your posts will be deleted.

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Current Contests

Win a free Image Map signature!
Simply be the fifth person to post on page 50

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Past Winners

Win a free Wishlist!
The first person to post on page 30!
__________Winner! Goddess of Math! Congrats~!

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Post: 5326141_7 created on Sun, 02 Jan 2005 12:14:22 +0000
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Sister Shops

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_____This shop is run by my sissy Icewitch, her specialties are banners and bumps! Icy-chan does exceptionally wonderful work so drop by her shop and place an order ASAP!

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<center>Other Super-swell Shops!</center>

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Avatar Edits

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Bump and Wish list Shops
None yet sweatdrop

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Pixel art and other Neat stuff to Spruce up your Siggy and Journals!

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Groups, Charities, and Other Gaian Organizations

If you think that you have a link worthy shop, link to it in this tread and I will take a look-see at it!

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question A little Q & A question

Why the heck would you want to open your own shop?
Simply put, because they are uber fun to run, and you get gold for having fun doing stuff that you enjoy!
Why would you link people to a FAQ that will take away from your business?
Well, why shouldnt I? I admit, the idea of loosing gold isnt very pleasant. But heck, I want people to learn how to do it for themselves as well, I wont always be here to make signatures for everybody.
What the heck is a 'Sister Shop'?
A sister shop is a shop owned by somebody you are great friends with that specialize in something similar to you. My sister shop is run by the lovely Icewitch who makes custom bumps and wishlists! She is really good so be sure to stop by and make an order!
What do you use to make the images?
I use Adobe Photoshop CS for all my work, unless you ask for a picture background all the work that I do is done by hand... well... computer anyway.
Why do some of your images take so long to load?
The images I make are high quality and resolution. I can dumb them down if you ask, but the higher quality the better the image usually looks.

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stressed Updates stressed

Created a new full signature. Anime style, check it out below.
Created a new Image Map, check it out below
Found a way to keep the double banner from appearing on Image maps, unfortunately the single banner is still there and cannot be worked around.
Decided to make a small contest. Check below for more information.

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