HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween!  I was inspired by the postage stamps so I made cards that had a similar look.  

 

SPOOKY GLAMPING

This is a blast from the past.  I made this card design years ago at a Stampin' Up camp.  I bought the stamp set and just now got around to using it.  I made a few changes to the design since I didn't have everything from the original card.  

Products Used:  🕷 Spooky Glamper

Stamps:  Stampin' Up Glamper Greetings, Hero Arts Happy Halloween CL353 (for the spider)

Card stock:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream card bases, Simon Says Slate Gray, Misc Gold for the Moon & Black for the Tree, Golden Orange 12x12 for envelope

Ink:  Versafine Onyx, Amuse Studio Cocoa & Pumpkin

Other:  Amuse Studio Stitched Circle Die, Circle Punch, Amuse Studio Bat Trio, Memory Box Twiggy Tree Die, Martha Stewart Pumpkin Foam Stickers, Copics Y23 T1 W8

I also decided to make a matching envelope.  I used a piece of golden orange 12x12 card stock in my stash and the We Are Memory Keepers envelope punch board.  It was super easy - cut your paper 8" x 8", then align the paper at 3 ½" on the ruler and then move card stock counter clockwise on the envelope board for the rest of the score lines lining them up with the point on the punch board.  Go to You Tube to see what I'm talking about if this doesn't make any sense.  😉

BLOOMING POINSETTIA

I recently completed a big project where I used AirTable to organize all my stand alone dies.  Everything is now in categories on my devices so that I can search for things.  This particular die set is one that I found while organizing.  I hadn't used it much so I decided it was high time!  It is from Memory Box called Blooming Poinsettia.  I die cut red flowers & green leaves then added a bit of ink shading with Distress Ink in Fired Brick & Crushed Olive.  It adds dimension when you add the ink shading!

Up close - I did add a little Shimmer to the yellow center.  

I used a brick embossing folder for the background and then stamped a Penny Black sentiment at the bottom.  

These turned out so pretty!

This is similar to the card that I saw in the stamp store that made me purchase this die set.  The swirly background is an embossing folder using shimmer paper.  The white on white is simply stunning!  

Here are a few more cards that I made while I was in the mood to create poinsettias!  So pretty!

With Sympathy

This delicate floral die cut is perfect for Sympathy cards.  The die is Memory Box Honeyblossom Twig.  I used a couple of embossing folders on the white cards. I pulled out various sentiments from my stash to add to the cards.  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  This card design idea came from Debby Hughes at Lime Doodle Design.  I love her style!  

Flourish Tree

The photo does not show the glimmer that these cards have that the Amuse Studio Stardust Finishing Spray adds to the card.  

Stamps:  Memory Box Distressed Jingle Bells, Savvy Flourish Tree

Cardstock:  Amuse Studio Vanilla & Slate, Grey Polka Dot 

Ink:  Encore Silver, Amuse Studio Seattle

Other:  Amuse Studio Stardust Finishing Spray

Starry Christmas Card

My inspiration for this card came from Julie Ebersole.  I loved the star die because it has fold lines in it to add dimension.  

I used Amuse Studio Champagne glitter on the edges of the star.  It really looks antique-ish.  The paper pad was a freebie that I got at Archiver's - My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas. 

Supplies:  

Stamps:  No stamps used!

Cardstock:  Ivory textured card found in my stash, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas 6x6 paper pad

Ink:  No Ink!

Other:  Savvy Folded Star Die, 2 way glue pen, Amuse Studio Champagne Glitter, Paper Piercer, Gold cording, Memory Box Joy Script Die, Quickie Glue Pen

Are you hooked on Pinterest?  I found this card idea during one of my sessions.  You can "pin" things here and there & everywhere!  Here is a link to my inspiration for this card. 

I used supplies from a variety of companies.

stamps:  Papertrey Ink tag its #1

cardstock:  amuse studio sugar, bermuda & onyx

ink:  versafine onyx

other:  Memory Box perched reed bird die,

K&Company black & white polka dot smash tape,

flower die - Papertrey Beautiful Blooms II, circle punch

I have been busy getting ready for a Holiday Dinner Party that we will be hosting this weekend.  I fussed with the table decorations all week but was super pleased with the way these menus turned out.  I think the table setting will be perfect for a group of

John Deere friends!  I printed out the menu on white cardstock & then used the

Memory Box Deer Trio Die.  I added sparkle with Diamond Stickles with a bit of snow at their feet & little more on their antlers. 

Peace*Love*Joy

I had to try this card that Julie Ebersole created on her blog.  I love trees & I just happen to have the Bare Oak Tree stamp by Memory Box.  I used amuse|studio winter sky ink & my words are from a Hero Arts Holiday Sayings. 

Finishing Spray

I made this Halloween Card the other day & used amuse|studio stardust finishing spray.  It doesn't show up in the picture, but the finishing spray really gave my card a nice glisten.  I was pleased with the results.  I used stamps & paper from Memory Box & the card idea came from Archiver's.  Click here for the instructions. 

Dandelion Ball...

I saw this dandelion ball by Memory Box at Archiver's the other day & just had to buy it!  They had this simple idea on their display board so I wanted to try it.  There is also a little asterisk on the side to stamp a single.  I used white ink & white embossing powder on the dandelion.  I used my exacto knife to cut out the stem & leaf & put the green polka dot paper behind so that it would show through.  I used my favorite color of amuse|studio solid paper - Bermuda! 

Winterberry Wreath

I used Winterberry Wreath stamp by Memory Box for these cards.  The patterned papers are also by Memory Box.  I used gems on one of the wreaths & the other one I used a copper pen to color in the berries.  I made these wreaths more fallish but you could change it up & use it for the holidays as well. 

Happy Halloween!

I love the Memory Box Happy Halloween Collage stamp.  I stamped the image on ivory cardstock & then inked up the whole area with various distress inks. 

Trick or Treat Spooky Sweets!

I love these little Trick or Treaters by Memory Box.  I started out by stamping the image on ivory cardstock & then used ink to dirty up the whole image.  I colored in with the Copic Marker colors as shown.  For the ghost I stamped it again on white paper & cut it out so that it would have a bright white look to it & a little dimension.  The words are from Papertrey Ink's Spooky Sweets II.  I added the bat to the scene as well.  Too cute to Spook! 

Halloween Chef

Another Halloween Chef card - I found this cool background paper by Memory Box Blackbird Collection & loved all the orange & rust colors.  I added a spider web at the corner of the card & a rub-on spider on the her wooden spoon!  I think most anyone that has seen cards made up using the Lovin' From the Oven set by My Favorite Things has ended up purchasing it!  It will always be a favorite!! 

Memory Box

I totally copied this card from the Memory Box idea gallery.  I didn't have the exact same ink colors but I came pretty close to what they used. 

Mod Tree Border is by Memory Box. 

Another cute Memory Box sample.  This stamp is called Clear Tree Border.  It looks like they used glitter to jazz up the card!

Hammock!

Who wouldn't want to be laying in this hammock some where on a tropical beach??  The Argyle background & the Hammock are both by Savvy Stamps.  I used a Mango Memory Box card & cut it into a square.  The polka dot sheer ribbon is by Amuse. 

Topiary & Flower Soft!

I have been loving the new Branch Topiary stamp by Memory Box.  I stamped the topiary with Dark Brown Chalk Ink on various background papers.  I also used the Papertrey White Silk Ribbon & colored the ribbon with my Copics to match each color scheme. 

The Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Sage adds a nice effect.