Dude, Have You Seen Dexter?

Well, it's October 2 and you all know what that means, right? Yes, tonight is the premiere of the sixth season of Dexter! Although I am a big believer that television makes you stupid, there are a few shows that I just can't resist. I even pay extra for Showtime rather than wait for the DVD's. And it's now a family affair. At some point during the first season, my mom called and said "I hope you won't take this the wrong way, but Dexter really reminds me of you!" Then, a few days later my little brother called and said "Dude, have you seen Dexter? You are just like him!" I am sure they are referring to Dexter's charm and good looks and not the fact that he's a brutal serial killer but I must admit that there is a certain cool detachment to which I relate. I guess if anyone I know ends up murdered, this post will certainly be read at my trial. So just in case, I'll add this quote by Clarence Darrow: "I have never killed anyone, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure."

 

Anyway, here's another quick and easy Halloween card, this time using the Big Skull. I stamped the skull three times on a bright yellow card stock and cut them into small squares - about 1.25". Then I added some orange and red colored pencil in the negative space, and layered some black which I cut with deckle scissors. Same with the Happy Halloween and then I added some Yellow Stickles around the edges.

Since I was having a creative burst and since the stamps were already out and inky, I made some tags. The background is Memory Box paper. Googly eyes look great on the Big Skull - they come in all sizes and these are about .5" in diameter.

This one uses a die from Quickutz and lots of Orange Stickles. The Skull Background looks great in purple.

And to give poor, mistreated Scissor some equal time, here he is on one of his favorite perches. You can tell he's all torn up about the new orange cat.

and his more typical pose...

Comments

[Patti J.]

The googly eyes are a perfect touch :) Your Halloween projects just keep getting 'funner'. Glad that you are sharing them. I'm really liking your skulls...have had fun with the two that I have. Okay, Dex, I'm sure I'm not the only one out here that wants to know how that fabulous black furbaby got the name Scissor. Poor baby, he certainly looks unhappy and malnourished... what a pretty, bright room that he has to pose in! You must have oodles of windows. Have a great week - thanks for sharing.

[Cecelia]

hmmmmm...Dexter? Good name for the new cat.

[Renee M.]

Great Halloween-ness--especially like the skeleton hands on the sides of the skull on last one.

Scissor looks wonderful, and of course he's gonna plunk himself down on your white couch. Cats!

Never have watched the Dexter show. Had 2 coworkers who did and they used to tell me all about it. Think I'll just stick w/ NCIS.

Dexter Deadbeat would be good name for orange kitty. Scissor probably has a few choice names for him too :)

[Curt O'Brien]

Awesome Halloween eye candy Mark! I'm just itching to get my hands on the stamps you sent! These are such inspiration pieces. I was shocked you didn't make any comments about "tags" and how you don't understand them. LOL I love these two. Your cat is gorgeous. I too am wondering where the name came from. Knowing you, there is a comical reason for his name I'm sure. As far as Dexter, I've never seen it, but my Mom is a huge fan of the show. We don't have premium channels so I guess I'll have to catch it on DVD. Great post Mark! Best, Curt

[Christine F]

If the couch hadn't been WHITE, Scissor would never give it a second look. They always, always color coordinate.

[Shirley-Anne]

Purrfectly posed is pussycat.
love your card and tags .Liked the 3 partial views of skulls.
Cant wait for snail mail to deliver stamps I bought recently . Then if you don't mind I will check out your blog for examples /inspiration again .
Shirley-Anne