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Bloggers challenge #68

This week for our blogger's challenge we were given an inspiration piece. Here is the picture. I really like this! Since I obviously have Halloween on the brain, I decided to use these cute skulls from the Ghostly Greetings DSP at Stampin' Up! The squares are all cut to 1-1/4", adhered to a black piece of cardstock and then to a white card base measuring 5" square. You can't really see the white on this picture, but....it is there! I think it turned out very cool and is the perfect birthday card for my brother! It goes great with the book I got him called Releasing your Inner Pirate. LOL I think he is a wanna be pirate. I hope the red ribbon doesn't make it too feminine....maybe he'll think it looks like blood. ;o)
Have a great weekend! Be sure to check back tomorrow to see the Halloween scrap layout I did of my sister....she is such a witch! ;o)

Comments

Lynn Mercurio said…
What a fun card...and a perfect card for a guy! I'm sure he will love it. I'm afraid that I'm not going to get all of my Halloween designer paper used for Halloween. Goog thing some of it is generic so I can use it at other times as well.

Awesome card.
October 10, 2008 at 7:16 AM
Patti Chesky said…
What a great interpretation of the challenge!!! It's so cool!!!

P.S. I love the countdown to Twilight on your blog. Loved the books...can't wait to see the movie!!
October 10, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Kimberly Gajewski said…
This is so cute Beckie! That Halloween designer paper is just perfect for this challenge! :D
October 10, 2008 at 7:42 AM
Barb Hardeman said…
Cute, cute, cute! What a great way to interpret the challenge this week.
October 10, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Basement Stamper said…
Arrrh: Pretty darn spiffy if you ask me and I think it's a perfect masculine card. Looks like we were thinking along the same lines this week!
October 10, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Barbara said…
How cute! I think it's going to be a very fun time following everyone's interpretation of the inspiration for our Challenge. GREAT card...gotta love that background paper!!
October 10, 2008 at 8:41 AM
MJ said…
I am sure your brother will love it. Such a fun card.
October 10, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Selene Kempton said…
Oh My Gawd!!! How cute is this? Great take on the challenge.
October 10, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Ida said…
What a Fun take on the challenge. I would not have thought to use these colors for Halloween but it really works. Great job with the challenge.
October 10, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Chrissy D said…
Ohh great Layout! Love this design! Your brother will enjoy it! TFS!
October 10, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Anonymous said…
Oooh! That is cute! Great card for a guy...I think the red ribbon is fine, not too girly! :) And I had to laugh at your comment on the BC message boards about laundry...I have a feeling not much housework/work gets done on Fridays while we're all blog-hopping! :)
October 10, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Suzanne said…
This is adorable. Love the skulls.
October 10, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Nikki Bond said…
Very cool! Love the way you used the DP! {SMILES}
October 10, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Lisa Bohler said…
That paper was a perfect choice for this challenge and I love how you wrapped the ribbon around and accented with the brads!!!!
October 10, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Kristen said…
Great card. I also love making halloween cards. Nice way to work it in. Love it
October 10, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Lori said…
Love how you made a Halloween card from the inspiration piece! The grid pattern you created is really eye-catching.
October 10, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow! how perfect for the challenge!! I love your take on the challenge
October 11, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Kerry D-C said…
aaaaaaaaaaargh! I love to release my own inner pirate! LOL! This card is awesome! I love how your wrapped the ribbon.
October 11, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Connie Babbert said…
I agree...a FUN card! Great use of those small squares of DSP, too! Love your intrepretation of the challenge!
October 12, 2008 at 5:44 AM
Anita Van Hal said…
OMG! this is so much fun! love it! thanks for sharing!
October 14, 2008 at 3:11 PM
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