Seeking Custom WindowBlind Skin - Poker Themed
Paying Job
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 by jholste | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Greetings;
I am interested in have a custom skin made for the computers (4) in my Poker Room. They all run Windows 7. They all have 40"+ Samsung LED monitors.
I am programmer but have little skill in graphics design (see http://www.5aces.org/). I have some existing graphics which are pretty 2 dimensional, but would provide a place to start. I have a clear vision of the look, Old school saloon. Budget $500-$1000 US. Complete by 1 April.
If you would sent me a note if you are interested, we could proceed to discuss costs and turn around time.
Sincerely;
Jeffrey Holste
[email protected]
Reply #2 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 11:59 AM
Boxxi makes some amazing stuff.
A less-good option would be the Texas Hold 'em Suite. It's not Vista or Win7 ready so there would be some gaps.
Worth looking at though.
https://www.stardock.com/products/themes/texasholdem/ ?
(I hope he picks yuo Boxxi) 
Reply #3 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:15 PM
BoXXi'll do you proud guy. Just have a look at his glo pad WB. Fantastic!
Reply #4 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:24 PM
I thinks some master skinner should do a military theme for those that served, You could use variuous enlisted rnaks and officer ranks for the Icon package, you could ust the various Military service logos for buttons and such, the Miltary colors of the different services especailly the Marine Colours of Red and Gold would be fantastic, I know Boxxi loves blue he could possibly do a US Navy Skin or US Air Force Skin, Army Black Gold and Green Look at
NetaholicsAnonymous
https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/desktopx_widgets/1841/ widgets for colours of the various services as he has already done the clocks for them
Reply #5 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:36 PM
I'm from England, so if I DID do a military skin, it would be for the UK forces. But I can't see me doing it somehow........ not my thing. 
Reply #6 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:40 PM
I think that Texas Hold 'em skin would be ideal for your project too!! But I guess it might not have that "old school saloon" look that you want.....
Reply #7 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:44 PM
Ok I only used up your name because of your reputation as a skinner. Also because the blue spectrum is your choice of colors in most of your work.
Reply #8 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 3:56 PM
Really great feedback and options. I had not seen the Texas Hold 'em skin. While very good, I really want the "old school saloon" with my
5 Aces Social Club logo (to be provided).
I will continue to review skins just to familiarize myself with what options are possible.
Thanks again for everyone's quick response.
Reply #9 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 4:38 PM
Reply #12 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 6:42 PM
As I continue my quest, Several contributors are helping to educate me on what I am asking for. I currently see two options,
1) Using an existing skin (like the Holdem Suite mentioned above) and just contract for a sexy cool wallpaper,
- OR -
2) Go "All In" and get a full fleded Theme (WindowBlind, Icon, Wallpaper). <- leaning this way.
(FYI: I prefer the picture of the old farts playing Faro over the cartoon image). Both are good pictures.
Reply #13 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:05 PM
Hmmmmmm, I did not know you were going to advertise all over WinCustomize Jeffrey, but you already have my offer.
Reply #14 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:42 PM
I'd lose icons on those walls Doc posted . . but to each their own.
Reply #15 Sunday, March 6, 2011 5:03 PM
I wanted to follow up with everyone, I decided that while the quotes I received were probably fair for the amount of work that was involved ($900-$1900 - Full Theme), I just opted to go with a custom wallpaper. The prices for a wallpaper only were almost all the same price at $300. I chose http://www.blueskyheart.com as the designer.
Thanks again, and I still admire the craftsmanship that you all display in this area.
Reply #16 Sunday, March 6, 2011 5:15 PM
Layne Karkruff is a wonderful artist, jholste. I'm sure you'll be pleased with his work.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 11:31 AM
I could do this I guess...... but it wouldn't be $500-$1000.......... more like $150. If you like my work in my gallery, give me a shout.
http://boxxi.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=1