>>15526
FAQ
>Q: What is Secret Santa?
A chance to give and receive cards from other anons locally, nationally, or even globally for Christmas
>Q: How do I join the card exchange?
Correctly fill out the signup form and email it to me as an attachment or link before the deadline.
>Q: What is the deadline?
OCTOBER 27TH 12:01 AM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
>Q: I already submitted my form, how do I fix something?
If you need to make changes to your wishlist or address, or anything else;
please RE-SEND the form with the changes made as a REPLY to your first e-mail!
>Q: What do cards look like?
See this thread: https://www.helma.xyz/sw/res/15410.html

MORE DETAILS
- I will need about a week to match everyone after the deadline. I will then email everyone their matches once this is finished.
- I may ask you to change your form during the period between the deadline and the matching to change your form if there are any discrepancies (more cards are being sent than there are participants, etc)
- I encourage everyone to mail their cards internationally so as to increase the potential match combinations

Please let me know if there are any questions either by contacting my email or just by asking in this thread.

>>15527
One more thing, you do NOT need to know how to draw in order to participate. All the card needs is your love and effort.

Pic related is also some other ways that you can make a card.

Sent ;)

Sounds fun

>>15526
>>15527
>>15528
One more thing, check if your mail service can still deliver mail to you if choose to put a pseudonym or your initials in the name section of the form. Typically, only your address is needed but in some rare cases, your real name will be required.

>>15529
Received.
>>15530
I hope we'll all have fun.

Card assignments have just been sent so get your art supplies ready!

Anyways, make sure to send the cards so they arrive before Christmas.
Also, when you receive your cards, make sure to post them.
As always, let me know if there are any questions or concerns.

I have received my card from Leafland.

>>15537
Nice, I hope you like it!

>>15537
Woah, that was quick.

I have also received a package from the Lone Star State. I put it in the fridge.

>>15541
I'm so glad the package arrived. I urge you to open the package as soon as possible though. There are some extra goodies in there that I hope will put you in a Christmas mood.

Unfortunately, if you were planning on saving the card for Christmas. You will have to do ask someone to retrieve the card for you since I didn't put it in an envelope (there are 2 slips of papers I folded inside the card that you may read that don't spoil the card).... or you're going to have to do pic-related and play touchy-feely to retrieve everything else but the card. I think I put the card at the very top if I remember correctly though, so be careful.

>>15542
Mission successful, I only caught a glimpse of some ears.

The extra goodies are prime for the Christmas spirit. I haven't had candy canes in forever. And I haven't had Pocky ever, so this is a nice treat.
Cookies are good, too, they're just how I like them.

I haven't sent yours out yet, can I pack in some treats as well?

>>15547
I'm glad that you like the extra goodies I sent.
I've never seen Candy Canes dipped into beverages so that's interesting. Anyways, make sure to stab someone with the Candy Canes later.
>And I haven't had Pocky ever, so this is a nice treat.
I didn't realize that there were people on 4chan that haven't tried Pocky yet. I'm glad you liked them. There are other flavors you have to try out.
>Cookies are good, too, they're just how I like them.
I'm so glad you like them! I've been experimenting with baking just for this exchange and I'm glad that someone likes them. I hope they're still somewhat fresh.


>I haven't sent yours out yet, can I pack in some treats as well?
Sure, I am not allergic to anything.

>>15548
>Anyways, make sure to stab someone with the Candy Canes later
I was gonna stab my Gourai FAG, but the handle of the cane broke off and it all dissolved ;_;
>I hope they're still somewhat fresh.
Yup, they certainly were.

Speaking of which, I hope mine come through fresh as well. Your package was sent out today, should arrive Wednesday.

>>15552
>Gourai FAG
Man, I watched that show a long time ago. Never finished it, but I liked Stylet's design.
>Speaking of which, I hope mine come through fresh as well. Your package was sent out today, should arrive Wednesday.
Sounds good, should I open the box immediately or should I wait?

Oh yeah, I also decided to get you some more treats and I drew up another card. Everything is wrapped and the card was put into an envelope this time. The treats aren't homemade this time so you can wait to see what they are on Christmas if you wish. I will pass along the shipping info.

>>15553
You should probably stick the box in the freezer for a few hours, then open it up. The card's on top and is within an envelope.

>I also decided to get you some more treats and I drew up another card.
>mfw

You're too much!
I'll have to think of something to send in return.

>>15554
>You should probably stick the box in the freezer for a few hours, then open it up. The card's on top and is within an envelope.
Got it.
>I'll have to think of something to send in return.
Don't worry about it.

>>15555
>Don't worry about it.
I'm worrying about it.

>>15556
Yeah, don't worry about it. I'm happy with whatever you have already sent.

>>15557
Well, I hope Wednesday confirms that.

Whataheck anon, it's huge!
1/35 scale T-55A turret for size comparison

Also, yours should arrive tomorrow

Whataheck, there are so many!
Anon, you're too much.

Copy of Akutagawa's Rashoumon from Penguin Classics for scale.

There's so much... so much food I've never eaten.
Thanks anon, these all look like they'll make for a good weekend of kicking back and relaxing!
I'm excited to try the corn snacks and pocky flavors, and the other things as well. Haven't had ramen in forever.
Is the card another witch card? I'm almost in the Christmas spirit enough to open the first one.

>>15559
>>15560
>>15561
I'm so glad the package arrived.
>There's so much... so much food I've never eaten.
When you mentioned earlier that you've never eaten Pocky before, I knew I just had to get you some more food that I felt that you've never eaten. It was pretty fun trying to decide what to get you. Let me know if there is anything in particular that you like in that bunch later.
>Is the card another witch card? I'm almost in the Christmas spirit enough to open the first one.
Both of the cards I sent are Witch cards. Feel free to open them whenever you wish.

>>15559
>Also, yours should arrive tomorrow
I got your package. Love how the box is from USPS but it was shipped from FedEx. I put it in the refrigerator and I will open it up later.

>>15562
Let me know if there is anything in particular that you like in that bunch later.
I will, I will. Been working through the choco pies first. They're surprisingly light. It's very nice.
Also, your package should've arrived about an hour ago.

>>15564
>>15563
Oh, good it did arrive.

I got a nice "Merry Christmas" inscribed on my card as I opened your box. I wonder what else is in here...

Wow! I got a bunch of Strike Witches-themed cookies! Starting off are the "Failed Kemonomimi" cookies. It's okay, the effort is very much appreciated. I'm sure doing the art was hard.

Next are the "Rising Sun & Shimapan" cookies. I'm sure Fuso Witches would have enjoyed the Rising Sun cookies. The Shimapan cookies are also a welcome addition to the collection considering that panties are a core theme in Strike Witches.

Next up are the "Mio & Kunika Iconic Imagery" cookies. These cookies are especially nice because they're cookies based on my top 2 favorite Witches, Mio and Kunika. There's the eyepatch for Mio's magic eye and the Yen symbol for Kunika's love for money.

>>15569
What in the world? The aspect ratio is weird.

Anyways, a picture of all the cookies together. They look so nice together and they taste good as well. Thank you so much for these awesome cookies! That extra effort for being so creative with these cookies is very much appreciated.

Took some extra pictures of the cookies with some of my Strike Witches merch. Here is Kunika with her Yen cookies.

And here is Mio with her eyepatch cookies. Thank you again for the cookies! I need to step up my cookie game. Also, I will make sure to post your card, later, don't worry.

>>15566
I meant to write "Merry Witchmas" but didn't remember until I was leaving Fedex.
>>15567
They looked good in my mind's eye!
>>15568
Seems the journey marred them a bit, and the icing spread more than I thought it would. Shoulda airbrushed 'em, but I think that would've shipped even worse.
>>15569
In 2031's secret santa, I'll draw on what's underneath the eyepatch.
>>15570
Glad you liked them!
I found them a little sweet, but that may be because I ate all the rejects too close together. Was considering adding in garam masala for some nice heat/aftertaste and to balance out the sweetness (it's good, trust me), and flavor the icing with some lemon juice or something, but I decided to play it safe.
>>15571
Kunicute is cute.
>>15572
Your cookies were really good, though, they were a nice blend of chewy and crispy.

I look forward to the card's opening.

>>15573
>They looked good in my mind's eye!
It's okay, I realize your efforts. That's what I really care about.
>Your cookies were really good, though, they were a nice blend of chewy and crispy.
Thanks! This event is actually the start of me ever baking cookies so it's appreciated. I was experimenting a lot like you seemed to have done with different ingredients and baking times. I think to make my cookies more Christmassy, I should add green food coloring for the Grinch or red food coloring for Santa or something.
>I look forward to the card's opening.
I know I'll definitely enjoy your card. I can't wait to see everyone else's cards as well.

>only sent a card

i didn't realize most people added treats... i feel kind of bad now..

>>15575
I didn't send any treats along with my cards either, so you're not alone. I don't think you should feel bad about it.

>>15574
>I think to make my cookies more Christmassy, I should add green food coloring for the Grinch or red food coloring for Santa or something.
I think it may be difficult to make chocolate-chip-type cookies christmassy, since you can't do a whole lot about the color. With ones like sugar cookies, you have a lot of flexibility with the color, shape, frosting, icing, etc.
>>15575
I only did because anon sent them to me first, and I couldn't not return the favor.
Don't feel bad!

>>15575
You shouldn't feel bad if you didn't send any treats along with the card. You already did your part by sending your assignment a card.

Oh wow, I got another package! I was totally not expecting that, you didn't have to do that for me, anon. Thank you so much!

Do you have any specific instructions on what I should do with the box?

>>15580
If it's been cold outside, should be fine to open right way.
If not, maybe stick it in the freezer for an hour.
Then you're good to open up.

>>15580
>I was totally not expecting that
Well, there are plenty more surprises awaiting once you open it up!

>>15581
Got it, I put the box inside the refrigerator. I will be posting about it later. Thanks again!

I got an unexpected package. Upon removing the first layer of bubble wrap, I am greeted with a tin. I wonder what's in there...

Wow! Even more of anon's cookies! A whole buttload of them!

I went ahead and decided to try these cookies. There are some differences between the first batch. First, they're softer - but not as soft as your kind heart. Secondly, I think I detect some spice in the cookies. Did you add the garam masala you mentioned earlier? Something about this batch tastes better.

Anyways, thank you so much for this surprise! You seriously didn't have to do this, you already went above and beyond with the Strike Witches-themed cookies last time. It hasn't even been a week since I got your first batch so you must have been working quickly too. All your extra effort is very endearing.

>>15585
Oh good, they stayed mostly in tact.
>>15586
>First, they're softer - but not as soft as your kind heart.
>mfw
>Secondly, I think I detect some spice in the cookies. Did you add the garam masala you mentioned earlier? Something about this batch tastes better.
Yeah, some garam masala in the dough, and less sugar. First ones were rather sweet and not terribly complex of a flavor.
The frosting is also flavored.
Try to guess which color's what flavor!
There's even a mystery flavor.
>Anyways, thank you so much for this surprise! You seriously didn't have to do this, you already went above and beyond with the Strike Witches-themed cookies last time. It hasn't even been a week since I got your first batch so you must have been working quickly too. All your extra effort is very endearing.
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed them, it was fun to make them, too.
I'll be opening my cards tomorrow night, finally!

>>15587
>Yeah, some garam masala in the dough, and less sugar. First ones were rather sweet and not terribly complex of a flavor.
I am liking these changes. The cookies are excellent.
>The frosting is also flavored. Try to guess which color's what flavor! There's even a mystery flavor.
I went back to eat some of the frostings and I honestly can't decipher between the different colors. For me, all of them taste vaguely lemony. What are the different frosting flavors by the way?
...However, I think I know what the mystery flavor is. As I was slowly tasting my way through the different frostings, I saw the sand-colored frosting (pic related) and I went to taste it. I was expecting the aforementioned lemony taste but as I licked the frosting from my fingertips, something tasted odd. Very odd. The frosting was kind of spicy. I thought to myself, "did I just eat a spicy cookie?". I tried the frosting again to confirm and I was met with the same results. My mind was racing on what this flavor could possibly be. I was first thinking that it was cinnamon but the spiciness of the frosting was still there so I ruled that out. And then it hit me. The mystery flavor is the spice from the ramen I gave you earlier isn't it? I swear I can recognize that spice.

>I'll be opening my cards tomorrow night, finally!
Sweet, I am hoping that you will like them!

>I am liking these changes. The cookies are excellent.
I used this recipe, with about 2 tsp of garam masala
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/the-softest-sugar-cookies-of-your-life-recipe/

>What are the different frosting flavors by the way?
Purple is anise, smooth yellow is ginger, orange is orange, green is lime, the peach-kinda color was turmeric, and I forget the last one.
>The mystery flavor is the spice from the ramen I gave you earlier isn't it? I swear I can recognize that spice.
It certainly was, that stuff is so spicy. It took me half an hour, 3 glasses of milk, and 2 glasses of water to eat it with a whole spice sauce packet.
For bowls 2–5, I used one sauce packet split up amongst the 4. Pretty good flavor though, I liked them. I'm just very weak to spices. It was a good experience.

>>15589
>Purple is anise, smooth yellow is ginger, orange is orange, green is lime, the peach-kinda color was turmeric, and I forget the last one.
I see. I'm just really bad at deciphering different tastes it seems. However, I was able to get the mystery flavor correct. This is the first time I've ever eaten a spicy cookie. Definitely a new experience.
>It took me half an hour, 3 glasses of milk, and 2 glasses of water to eat it with a whole spice sauce packet.
The funny thing is that I was actually planning on giving you a spicier flavor but I decided against it and opted for a less spicy option (pic related). This one gave me a similar reaction. I made the mistake of eating 2 packets at once with the 2 full spice packets and it was hell. It was so spicy that I was literally sweating. Milk and water were useless and I was reflecting on my decisions which had led me to that point.
>Pretty good flavor though, I liked them. I'm just very weak to spices. It was a good experience.
I'm glad you liked the ramen. I'll have to let you experience the volcano ramen or another less spicy flavor another time.

>>15589
I used this recipe, with about 2 tsp of garam masala
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/the-softest-sugar-cookies-of-your-life-recipe/
Noted. I'll have to bake some of my own once your supply is up. Thanks.

Christmas is around to corner so I have this to say.
I'm very happy to see that everyone has sent their cards to their assignment.
If you still haven't received your card yet, don't worry. Just wait until January 6th to see if the card is just running late. International shipping can be slow, especially during this time of the year. If your card does not get to you by that time, feel free to let me know and I will send you a card. I want to have everyone to receive something.

If your anon took a picture of their card before they sent it, they can post it as well if it seems like the card has been lost.

>>15590
>This is the first time I've ever eaten a spicy cookie. Definitely a new experience.
One time I asked me sister to get me a cookie, since I was too busy playing Runescape to get one myself, so she brought me one that she poured hot sauce on. It was also spicy.
>I made the mistake of eating 2 packets at once with the 2 full spice packets and it was hell. It was so spicy that I was literally sweating. Milk and water were useless and I was reflecting on my decisions which had led me to that point.
I think the one you sent was around 8,000 Scovilles, yours was probably a few times that.
Just crazy the things people cook up.
>I'll have to let you experience the volcano ramen or another less spicy flavor another time.
The spiciest pepper I'd buy would probably be a bell, so keep that in mind.
>Noted. I'll have to bake some of my own once your supply is up. Thanks.
Good luck, hope they come out good.
I think spiced sweets are underrated. I'm currently making a spiced Tres Leches cake for Christm/a/s. Normal recipe, but with cardamom, turmeric, and nutmeg. Hope it comes out good.

>>15593
>Runescape
I will double your gp and trim your armor for free.
>It was also spicy.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to have eaten a spicy cookie then. You gotta try salty cookies one day just to have that experience. In one of my experimental batches, I accidentally used cups of both baking powder and baking soda when only teaspoons were asked for. I only found out I made these fatal mistakes when I took a bite out of a cookie and then I discovered it was literally salty. So salty that I had to drink water immediately afterwards. One cookie or one bite was probably 1000% the recommended daily intake of sodium.
>The spiciest pepper I'd buy would probably be a bell, so keep that in mind.
I'll keep that in mind.
>I think spiced sweets are underrated. I'm currently making a spiced Tres Leches cake for Christm/a/s. Normal recipe, but with cardamom, turmeric, and nutmeg. Hope it comes out well.
Sounds good! I hope it comes out well.

>>15594
>I will double your gp and trim your armor for free.
I'll meet you at Fally, world 27
>Salty cookies
I'd make them. I've been making this salty Kashmir chai that's really good.
>I hope it comes out well.
I think it did. I'm traveling for Christmas, so I had to do everything tonight. You'll see it if you stop by the Christm/a/s thread this weekend, or I can post it here if ya want, but it's not witch-related.

Anyway, time to open my cards.

Supremely cute Fran-chan.
Rekka Starship is nice, what's it from?

Made me smile.
Very good card, anonymous.

Really nice attention to detail on the planelegs, those look awesome!

Great scene, I can imagine this playing out.
Impressed that you followed your dreams and got your pilot's license, that's cool.
Thanks for thep in! Definitely pretty neat.

>I am not jolly!
This is great
She's the one that'd really be the most jolly

Your passion shows through, these were some cute drawings.
Rudel's always ready for Neuroi hunting.

>>15596
>>15597
>>15600
>>15601
So glad that you liked my cards! The first card was fun to make because thinking of a scenario with all three characters showing up was interesting. I thought that it would make sense that Francie would be the most excited about the morning of Christmas. On the other hand, I feel like Grete should have more Christmas cheer. Meanwhile, Rudel would be the one to drink the milk and eat the cookies left the night before. As for the second card, I thought that making Francie the front of the card had to be done again since you she seems to be your favorite character. Makes sense since she is a cutie. I put the second drawing of Rudel with the sharpened candy cane because she would be the one to stab stuff with candy canes. Anyways, I'll open your card on Christmas day.

>Rekka Starship is nice, what's it from?
https://www.georide.jp/superorbital/disc/complete-collection/
I heard the song, Watashi no Christmas, on r/a/dio last year and I had to listen to more of the music so I bought the album. I could upload everything else for you to listen to if you wish.

>You'll see it if you stop by the Christm/a/s thread this weekend, or I can post it here if ya want, but it's not witch-related.
Yeah, you can post it here. It's Christmas-related so it's fine.

>>15598
>>15599
Damn, these are some very nice cards. You draw very well and the Grete drawing is very cute. The gap moe is very endearing. Good job on getting the pilot's license as well.

Wow! I got a whole doujin for my card featuring my 2 favorite characters, Mio and Kunika! It features the money-loving Kunika learning about the true meaning of Christmas with the help of Mio and it's very cute. It features the action and heart-warming character moments that are expected in Strike Witches. I also really liked the ending too since it subverts your expectations. I guess old habits really do die hard.
This card was really awesome. Noble Witches is my favorite manga and it's so nice to have more moments with Kunika and the others. I also really appreciate the extra effort you undertook to make this card perfect. It must have taken so long to think of the story and to gather all the panels. I liked the extra touch of the gold too.
Anyways, thank you so much for this card and everything else you've done for me. There's just so much love and effort in everything you did this holiday season. You truly understand the true meaning of Christmas. I hope you have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

>>15603
I'm glad you liked it! It was fun to make.
Hopefully it was all readable, I had to redo it with some bigger text boxes in a few places.
Here are the full-size images.

I'm glad Secret Santa was a success! It was fun, I'd never done one before. Thanks for hosting it and never giving up!

I didn't get my card yet, but I'm hoping it'll come soon.

unfortunately some one broke into the mailboxes in my appartment a few days ago so I hope the card is just late.

>>15599
>>15598
I'm glad you like them!!! I had a lot of fun drawing them. pretty much got to work the moment I got the address. Its was the first time I inked something by hand and I was super nervous.

I also accidentally made Grete pantsless, but pantsless is the natural state of a witch anyways.

>>15610
I'm sorry that you didn't get your card yet.
I am considering cards to be lost if they have not arrived by January 6th as per >>15592

However, considering that circumstance with the break-in, if your assignment took a picture of your card, I could go ahead and ask your assignment to post the card they made for you if you think the card has been lost. Once that's done, I can start making a card for you. I want everyone to get something.

>>15604
Thanks for the scans, I could read everything. It's just hard to read it with my photos. I'll use the scans for the collage.
>I'm glad Secret Santa was a success! It was fun, I'd never done one before.
I'm glad that you participated! For the first time, you've done an amazing job.

>>15612
I'm not too worried, I think it'll still arrive. I'll wait until the 6th.

>>15610
Are you the anon from South America? I sent it out on November 22nd. If it doesn't come soon, I'll send another.
>>15611
IIRC, Grete canonically lost her last/only pair of pantsu, so it fits!
Nice job for your first time, it was lovely.
>For the first time, you've done an amazing job.
Thanks!

I got a wonderful card today. I am really liking the front of the card. The white on red is very nice.

On the inside of the card are two fantastic drawings of Mio. Mio looks very happy to have received a gift. Her outfit looks good on her and her expression is very endearing too. The Mio on the lower-left corner is also very cute.

>I'll have to give the Noble Witches manga a read sometime.
I definitely recommend giving it a read. I always liked the manga in Strike Witches more than the anime. https://nyaa.si/view/1286247

And the back of the card. I like the addition of the Strike Witches insignia. Anyways, thank you so much for this lovely card! I hope you had a nice Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year.

>>15616
That is a very cute mio.

>>15616
Mio is so happy and festive.
Nice card!

Happy new year!

>>15620
Happy New Year to you too!

>>15620
>>15621
Happy New Year, anons!

Just received this fantastic and adorable card!

>>15623
...Featuring my favorite witches having the sweetest dreams.

>>15624
...And their ace archetypes, too. They approve, and so do I. Pretty creative and amusing.

I really like all the effort and love put into this card, it's charming and receiving it brightened up my day. Thank you very much, anon. Merry christmas and happy new year!

>>15623
>>15624
>>15625
That's amazing. Some good photoshop skills there. Cute design

>>15623
>>15624
>>15625
I'm so glad it finally came through! Took a good 6 weeks, but maybe that's normal for right now.
I'm happy that you enjoyed them! I've always been a better hand at photoshopping/editing than drawing, but was concerned it wouldn't be in-line with most people's hand-drawn cards.
It was fun to make, you have good taste in witches.
I'll post the images used here.

I finally got Anons Card. I was so worried that it had gotten stolen from my mailbox which had been broken into about 2 weeks ago. But I'm so glad it came. Thank you so much

>>15631
I do appreciate it, it looks really good. I know you were going for shy, but I love the fact that she looks kind of concerned, I'll think of it whenever I'm about to do something stupid. but its lovely. Thank you.

>>15632
lastly I love ericas nose art hidden on the back.

Thank you again anon.

>>15631
>>15632
>>15633
Lovely card. Lynette in a Christmas sweater is nice.
The Erica sleeping in the corner is cute too. You can even see the erased marks on previous iterations of the Erica so that shows your anon was really putting in the effort to make it just right.

>>15633
Glad you received my card (even if a few weeks late) and happy to hear that you like the drawing as well! Decorating Christmas cards turned out to be very fun and I hope to do it again this year, but I was already getting disheartened thinking one of them had been lost in the mail. Everything turned out fine in the end!

>>15634
>You can even see the erased marks on previous iterations of the Erica so that shows your anon was really putting in the effort to make it just right.
You weren't supposed to see that...

>>15635
It was my first year participating in an exchange like this and I had a lot of fun too.

I would also like to thank World Witches Anon for organizing it.

To anon from RS. I'm very sorry that your package hasn't arrived yet. I sent it on it's way quite late, so who knows if it's still on the way or lost. Next year I'll make sure that I send it early and have a way to track it. It had some other goodies it it as well, so I hope it'll reach eventually, if by that point anything is still usable.
Anyway, I'm quite embarassed now to post the card myself, but I'll do it in my next post. Sorry again for the wait.