Boo

Halloween is just one week away, so perfect timing for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Spooky :)

Here's my card featuring some fa-boo-lous goodies from Taylored Expressions!

I absolutely LOVE all of these swirling ghosts and the expressions on their faces!!! Cuteness overload!!! And this background stamp is super fun to ink up in a single color OR in multiple colors (like I did here)---I saw Taylor do this in one of her videos and thought it looked amazing, so I decided to give it a try---so happy with the results!!!
 

Do you celebrate Halloween where you live? We don't have any trick-or-treaters up here in the mountains, but I enjoy sending Halloween cards to family and delivering goodie bags filled with homemade dog treats to the mailboxes of Pepper's friends :) We also made a trip to a local pumpkin patch and decorated some pumpkins! So festive and lots of fun!!! I'll share some photos of those things soon!

Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!!!

 

Ahoy Matey...

 

Today I'm playing along with Double "D" Challenges: Octoberfest Challenge. I decided to go the Halloween route for this one :)

Here's my card:

I LOVE this color combo for Halloween!!! It was inspired by a card that Amy Tsuruta posted using Catherine Pooler colors: Sangria, Pink Champagne, and Orange Peel (click HERE to see her fabulous card). I have quite a few Catherine Pooler inks but I'm still working to build my collection, and I don't have those particular colors yet. So, instead I went for some similar Stampin' Up cardstock colors that I have in my stash: Rich Razzleberry, Blushing Bride, and Pumpkin Pie (I also tossed in Soft Stone from Papertrey Ink for my 4th strip).

The inside sentiment says: "Arrrr ye ready for treats?!"

I'm going to send this to my 10 year old niece for Halloween! I hope she loves it!

Thanks for visiting!!!

Have a great day!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Whoo's A Pirate (Darcie's Heart and Home)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Markers

Cardstock: Basic White, Rich Razzleberry, Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie (Stampin' Up); Soft Stone (Papertrey Ink)

Glitter Pen: Clear Wink of Stella (Kuretake)

Dies: Herringbone Panel Die (Waffle Flower), Stitched Circle (MFT)

Ribbon: Glittered Organdy (Stampin' Up)

Embellishments: Halloween Harvest Gem Stickers (Honey Bee)

Adhesive: Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It), Stampin' Dimensionals (Stampin' Up), Connect Glue (Gina K)

Ghost Trio

 

Happy Tuesday! Today I'm playing along with Make the Cards Challenge: Halloween :) For this card I've paired up an ink blended background, the Winter Forest Cover Die (Mama Elephant) and some absolutely adorable ghosts from Ghost Gang (Taylored Expressions).

I'm not positive, but I think the "Boo" sentiment die is also from Taylored Expressions (a freebie from ages and ages ago). I'm tempted to make another card using it and adding some googly eyes to the o's. Doesn't it look like those o's should be eyes??? Ha!
 

 

 

Thanks for visiting!

 

Have a wonderful day!!!

 

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Supplies:

Stamps: Ghost Gang Die and Clear Combo (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko); Flirty Fuchsia, Party Dress, Tiara (Catherine Pooler)

Cardstock: White and True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Specialty Cardstock: Bristol Smooth (Koh-I-Noor), "Autumn" Sparkle Cardstock (Lawn Fawn)

Vellum: White (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Ghost Gang Die and Clear Combo (Taylored Expressions), Winter Forest Cover Plate (Mama Elephant), Pinked Die (Avery Elle ), Boo (maybe Taylored Expressions???)

Adhesive: Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal), Connect Glue (Gina K), Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It), Stampin' Dimensionals (Stampin' Up)  

Wishing You A Spooktacular Halloween

Quick post to share the final card I made using the 4th panel of the Create-In-Quads-Halloween stencil set from Taylored Expressions :) This panel was my favorite of the bunch! Isn't it so super duper cute?!?!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!

I heat embossed the sentiment onto vellum with Halo embossing powder (didn't want to cover up too much of the background panel) and the frame is die-cut from black glitter cardstock. Sooooo super sparkly in person!!!
 

Thanks for visiting and for all of your sweet comments! Each and every one makes my heart so happy :)

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Supplies:

Stamps: Big Bold Halloween (Taylored Expressions), Ghost Gang Die and Clear Combo (Taylored Expressions)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Midnight Violet/Maple Yellow/Almond Butter (Altenew), Marmalade (Concord and 9th), Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)

Embossing Powder: Halo (WOW! inspired by Catherine Pooler)

Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah), Kraft (Papertrey Ink)

Specialty Cardstock: Black Glitter (Recollections)

Vellum: White (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Stitched Frame Stacklets 1 (Taylored Expressions), Ghost Gang Die and Clear Combo (Taylored Expressions)

Embellishments: Enamel Stars (Jillibean Soup)

Adhesive: 1/8" Double-Sided Tape (Lawn Fawn), 1/4" Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It), Black Foam Tape (Gina K) 

Eeeeek!

As promised, I'm back to share another card I made from two more of the panels I created with the totally fabulous Create-In-Quads-Halloween goodies I talked about it my previous post. I also used this lovely sketch from the As You See It Challenge:

Here's my card:

 

The Create-In-Quads series by Taylored Expressions is a set of layering stencils that creates 4 card panels in one go. Such a brilliant concept! The black cat on the card in my previous post was panel 1, and here on today's card I've used panel 2 (the background) and panel 3 (the cauldron with witch's feet---which I die-cut with the coordinating die).

 

I had so much fun putting this together!!! I'll be back later today with the card I made using the 4th and final panel from the Create-In-Quads-Halloween stencil set :)

Thanks for visiting!

Hope your week is off to a great start!!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: sentiment from The Last Bite by Julie (Essentials By Ellen)

Ink: Midnight Violet and Firefly (Altenew), Marmalade (Concord and 9th), Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko)

Embossing Powder: Holographic (Ranger)

Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah), Orange Zest and True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Vellum: White (DeNami Design)

Stencils: Create-In-Quads-Halloween (Taylored Expressions)

Dies: Create-In-Quads-Halloween Cauldron (Taylored Expressions), Everyday Sentiment Banners (Lawn Fawn)

Pens: 08 White Gelly Roll (Sakura), Clear Wink Of Stella (Kuretake)

Embellishments: Sprinkles - Christmas Assortment and Silver Assortment (Doodlebug Design)

Adhesive: Black Foam Tape (Gina K), Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It)

Halloween Cat

Hello there! Today I'm sharing a card I created using this sketch from the current Freshly Made Sketches Challenge:

I recently attended a crafty retreat with 13 super fun, sweet and talented friends! We had such a great time!!! While I was there I borrowed the Taylored Expressions Create-In-Quads-Halloween stencils from Lori (THANKS SO MUCH, Lori!!!) and all I can say is OH MY GOODNESS!!! This was my first time trying out any of the Create-In-Quads and let me tell you...they are absolutely AMAZING!!! So easy to line up and they make such awesome card panels!!! I will definitely be adding some of these to my shopping cart very soon!

Here's the card I made using the above sketch and one of the panels (the black cat) I created with the Create-In-Quads-Halloween stencil set:

I die-cut the cat from the stenciled panel using the coordinating die. I added some sparkle to her eyes, the moon/stars, and the green part of her hat. I love how it shimmers in person!

 
Tomorrow I'll share the other cards I made from the remaining 3 panels :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: The Last Bite by Julie (Essentials By Ellen), Playful Patterns (Concord and 9th)

Ink: Midnight Violet and Firefly (Altenew), Marmalade (Concord and 9th), Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)

Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah); Orange Zest/True Black/Green Parakeet (Papertrey Ink)

Specialty Cardstock: Gold Glitter  (Concord and 9th)

Stencils: Create-In-Quads-Halloween (Taylored Expressions)

Embossing Folder: D'vine Swirls (Provo Craft)

Dies: Create-In-Quads-Halloween Cat (Taylored Expressions), A2 Layers (Waffle Flower)

Baker's Twine: Lilac (The Twinery)

Glitter Pen: Clear Wink Of Stella (Kuretake)

Adhesive: Double-Sided Tape (X-Press It), Stampin' Dimensionals (Stampin' Up)  

You've Been Boo'd

 

Hello there! Today I'm playing along with the current Just Us Girls Challenge: Plaid.

I recently stumbled upon a tutorial by Julie (The Paper Pixie) for making these super fun Halloween Door Hangers! I was so excited to give it a try! Here's how it turned out:

I love these!!! And they're so much fun to make! The compartment measures 3" x 3" x 2" so it can hold a variety of treats :)
 

Like Julie says in her tutorial, these would be great to hang on neighbors' doors as little Halloween surprises!

With that in mind...I made some more...same template, just dressed up differently ;)

I'll call these my "adult version" (see "treat" idea in the photo below). After all, kids aren't the only ones who enjoy Halloween :)

You can find Julie's tutorial by clicking HERE. I'd highly recommend her blog and YouTube channel. She creates loads of clever projects!

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!!!

Thanks for visiting!

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Supplies:

"You've Been Boo'd"

Stamps: Happy Haunting (Essentials By Ellen), The Last Bite (Essentials By Ellen), Flirty Frames (Lawn Fawn)

Ink: Flirty Fuchsia (Catherine Pooler)

Cardstock: White and True Black (Ink To Paper)

Patterned Paper: Day Of The Dead 12x12 (Pebbles)

Dies: Flirty Frames (Lawn Fawn), Happy Haunting (Essentials By Ellen), outer circle from Burst (Avery Elle), inner circle from Small Standard Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Adhesive: Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal), Foam Tape (3M), Connect Glue (Gina K)

Ribbon: Halloween by Celebrate It (purchased at Michaels)

Embellishments: Enamel Stars (Jillibean Soup)

Glitter Pen: Glitter Gloss Aqua Shimmer Pen (Nuvo)

Other: Scoring Board (Martha Stewart), Stylus (Cricut), Hole Punch (We R Memory Keepers), Bone Folder, Clear Nail Polish, Corner Rounder (We R Memory Keepers)

"Pick Your Poison"

Stamps: The Last Bite (Essentials By Ellen), Flirty Frames (Lawn Fawn)

Ink: Marmalade (Concord and 9th)

Cardstock: White, True Black, Limeade Ice (Ink To Paper)

Patterned Paper: Hocus Pocus 12 x 12 (Pebbles)

Dies: Flirty Frames (Lawn Fawn), Halloween Bits (Reverse Confetti), Spider Web Border (There She Goes), outer circle from Burst (Avery Elle), inner circle from Small Standard Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders) 

Adhesive: Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal), Foam Tape (3M), Connect Glue (Gina K)

Ribbon: Halloween by Celebrate It (purchased at Michaels)

Other: Scoring Board (Martha Stewart), Stylus (Cricut), Hole Punch (We R Memory Keepers), Bone Folder, Clear Nail Polish, Corner Rounder (We R Memory Keepers)