Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Birthday Jackpot


There are a few times when I receive a special request for a card and I instantly feel nervous that I won't be able to pull it off. They're either vague in their description, or they ask for an image or theme I don't have and it makes my stomach drop that I won't be able to give them what they're asking for. Then there are the cards that just completely fall into place and this is one of them. I received a special request for someone who loved the casino and especially loved playing the penny slots. I had recently found this great casino paper and did a quick search for some digital casino clip art, and everything just happened.

I colored the slot machine with my Prismas before matting it to a scalloped circle and adhering it with foam tape. I used a plain black ribbon to separate the green DP from the casino themed DP and then added a sentiment with a single brad so that it moves. For the inside, I added "Hope your birthday hits the jackpot!" and called it a day. If they could all be this easy... :)

Thanks for stopping by!

10 comments:

Karen Howard said...

Alissa, this is wonderful! No worries, you are the BEST!!!

Shelly Schmidt said...

This is just adorable- love this! I agree- all of the elements work perfectly together.

Laura said...

Alissa this is superrr! I love your coloring.Great JOB!!!

Carrie said...

Alissa it's perfect!! You couldn't have found better paper to go with this image ... great card

jimlynn said...

Alissa, this is adorable!!! Love how that paper just matches the image perfect. So cute!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Lynn

Marilyn said...

Great card Alissa & very creative. That paper is a perfect match... I would never have thought of a card like this but I love it.

Andrea6760 said...

Alissa,

I love this card!! It would be perfect for my sister who loves playing the slots on her birthday! It really all works together and I am going to have to steal this idea in May for my sister!

Thanks,
~Andrea

Jan Hunnicutt said...

How cute! Don't you just love it when a card comes together like that?! I know I do :)

*Ang* said...

Awesome card Alissa! Love it :o) Ang x

Marilyn said...

Great card! It expresses my hopes exactly for when I go to the casino - I want the money to fly into my pockets!