I, however, only used the fact that it was a pirate card and that it contained a cheesy pirate joke. If you can't read the text in the picture, it says, "What's a pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet?" (inside) "RRRRR, Happy Birthday Matey!" Note that my joke is different (and actually somewhat funny) and that I didn't use some stock pirate paper from Hobby Lobby to make the card (uh, that's the ONLY thing on this card, not much creativity if you ask me). No, I made it slightly different. In fact, it looks nothing like the original.The reason this is my favorite card (that I have made to date) is because
1) it was made for my brother (awwwww!)
2) I got to use my charcoal (always fun)
3) the messier the better (tearing, etc.)
4) just look!
The paper behind the text is a treasure map graphic I downloaded from the Internet. I placed a transparency filter on it and added the text over the image. There are even the words, "pirate booty" somewhere in the background. ha ha! If you click on the pic, it'll get bigger :-)And while I am at it, I'll post the anniversary card I made for Craig. The majority of it is plagiarized, but I did add my personal touch. I also love using my old-fashioned label maker.
4 comments:
cute. You should get into book binding as well... check out the book cover to cover. It is one of my favorite book binding books.
you are such a crafty pants!! that pirate card looks amazing.
and i agree with becky. next stop: book binding!
Wow. I just love your cards and have LOVED getting them every Christmas! David thought the pirate card was awesome, so I know it's good. Sometimes the guys don't appreciate a handmade card. :-)
My brother actually ASKED for me to make him a card...I thought that was really nice of him :-)
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