❓ About ❓
As this event was inspired by the Secret Pretty Cure Exchange that was previously hosted by Precure Confessions on Tumblr, the text on this page, as well as the Rules page, is mostly a copy-paste from theirs.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Precure Secret Valentine? | This exchange is pretty much like a Secret Santa! You make one or more (digital) gifts for another Precure fan who joined this exchange and keep this a surprise. In return, you get a surprise gift(s) from another Precure fan. |
| Do I need to follow this account to take part in the gift exchange? | You're not obligated to follow our account, but it is highly recommended! That way you don't miss any announcements or deadline reminders / check-ins. And, of course, to enjoy all the lovely gifts that will be shared here! You’re good as long as you are a Precure fan — all Pretty Cure fans are welcome! |
| How do I join? | Please read the rules before joining. Then, review the sign-up page. |
| What is the deadline to join the gift exchange? | The dates for the sign-up period and event overall can be found in the timeline page. |
| How will I know if I've signed up? | Once we've received the requested information, your URL will be added to the participant list as fast as possible. (Please don’t change your URL during the exchange period.) |
| What do I give? | We have some gift ideas in the "Gift Ideas" section of the Rules page. |
| How do I upload the gift(s)? | We have some posting guidelines in the "How to Post" section of the Rules page. |
| Who is behind the event? | Hello hello! I'm Oly, commonly found as @olyollyoxenfree on social media (a.k.a. the lead mod of Habatake!). I'm kind of what you'd call a social hermit, and I'm usually free around the holidays. I thought I'd take up the mantle for various holidays, while Pinceau Arc-en-Ciel runs the Precure Secret Exchange in the summer! |
| What if I have additional questions? | If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send your question on the gift exchange's tumblr page! You can check the #ask tag to check if it has already been answered. |
📅 Timeline 📅
The deadline for joining the gift exchange is December 31st. Upload dates are February 12th through February 16th.
| Day | Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Dec 22 | Sign-up opens | Registration to join the gift exchange starts |
| Sun | Dec 31 | Sign-up closes | Deadline to join the gift exchange |
| Mon | Jan 1 | Partners sent | Check your DM's for your Secret Partner and their wishlist |
| Tue | Jan 2 | Creation period begins | |
| Mon | Jan 11 | Check-In 1 | Idea / first sketch — you decided what you’re going to do and how (and found the ref you need) |
| Mon | Jan 22 | Check-In 2 | 50% done (for a drawing, for example, this may be flat colors done) |
| Fri | Feb 1 | Check-In 3 | 75% done (shading done, just left to work onto small details and final effects) |
| Mon | Feb 12 | Gift exchange starts | Upload your gift and be sure to mention your gift exchange partner! |
| Wed | Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | ♡ Happy Valentine's Day! ♡ |
| Fri | Feb 16 | Gift exchange ends | Deadline to upload your gift! |
Notice
If you can’t make the deadline and need extra time, please let us know so we can figure something out and warn your partner about the delay!Likewise, if for any reason, you can’t make it at all and have to withdraw from the online gift exchange, please let us know as soon as possible. That way we can make sure that your Secret Partner will still get their gift(s)!If you drop out without a message or good reason, you’ll be banned from future events.
⭕ Rules ❌
General
♡ Please read the rules before joining.
♡ No NSFW content! SFW only.
♡ See the Sign Up page to participate in the online gift exchange.
♡ If you want to include links in your sign-up, please paste the full links.
♡ You must upload your gifts on time.
♡ Don’t post your gifts before the gift time dates; otherwise, that won’t be a surprise anymore!
♡ If for whatever reason you’re unable to post your gift(s) on time, send us a message as soon as possible.
Blacklist
♡ If you drop out without warning, you will be blacklisted.
♡ If you don't respect the rules, you will be blacklisted.
How to Post
♡ Mention your Secret Partner (@url) so they’ll be notified!
♡ Tag your post with #Precure Secret Valentine.
♡ As an extra measure, to ensure that your gift recipient sees their gift, you can tag our account (@precuresecretexchange).
♡ Feel free to send your Secret Partner a message when you’ve uploaded their gifts!
♡ You can post your gift(s) on other platforms as long as you state who the recipient is and mention the event.♡ We’ll share all the gifts on our pages, so everyone can enjoy them!
Gift Ideas
The idea is to give your Secret Partner one or more gift. Either a big one, or smaller but more gifts — just be sure you’re not doing a rush job! You’ll have plenty of time for it, so please don’t do your gift at the last minute without any care. A good way to know you’re doing good is to ask yourself if you would be really happy to receive a gift like the one you’re creating.The following are just suggestions. If you have any good ideas yourself, feel free to use them! If you have any questions for your Secret Partner, let us know. We’ll ask for you, so your identity will remain a surprise!
♡ Fanart or fanfic (of their favorite character or their own Precure OCs)
♡ Character design (design them an OC for their favorite Precure season, or matching their interests)
♡ Fanmixes (find some songs together that match their favorite character)
♡ Videos (make a video dedicated to their favorite season or characters)
♡ Photoset (make a photo set dedicated to their favorite season or character)
You can check ffprecurespain’s DeviantArt for official art renders and backgrounds, or lucykisaragi’s Tumblr for Pretty Cure Connection Puzzlun renders.
📝 Sign Up 📝
Please read the rules before joining.
To join the event, include the following information:♡ A short introduction; 2-3 sentences with anything you think might be relevant (e.g. hobbies, favorite colors, etc.)
♡ Your favorite Precure characters (main characters, side characters, mascots, villains, etc.)
♡ Favorite Precure season
♡ Anything else you’d like to add (e.g. reference links to your own Precure OCs or fan series, social media for additional tags, etc.)
Sign up by filling in the Google form linked below, or by sending your information to the Precure Secret Exchange's ask box on Tumblr!
Participants
Blacklist
None — Let's try to keep it that way!