Quoth the raven

Happy Halloween stampers!  I have a super spooky project to share today but I have a "horror story" first.  This is the first year that I can remember that I have NOT dressed up for Halloween or gone to a party!  The shock, the horror!!!!!  If you know me then you know I LOVE Halloween, it rates right up there with Christmas for me!  It's super fun to decorate and super fun to come up with costumes and be someone you aren't for a day or two!  We usually go to my BFF's boyfriend's for a party and he goes all out, I think he likes H-ween as much as me!  But this year my hubby got sick:-(  We made it about an hour away from home but he was feeling worse and worse.  He wanted to keep going but I said there was no sense in him being miserable.  I wouldn't have had fun anyway knowing he was sick.  So, after driving for over 2 hours we ended up back at home:-(  I guess we can always wear our costumes next year.  Anyway, so sad!!! I didn't dress up at work either because everyone else was lame (hahaha) and didn't want to.  Oh well, maybe I'll just show up in costume some random day, lol!

See, wasn't that a terrible Halloween story????  Now, onto the spooky project!  I had been wanting to make my own crow from the mini catalog for a while.  I got the crow about a month ago (and it quite freaked my hubby out when I left it out on the counter one night...scared him the next morning, lol) but never got around to making him.  Hubby couldn't imgagine what I was going to do with such a weird thing but really liked how it turned out!  So, this past week I finally got him done!  Isn't he super spooky?  Just look:

Sorry for the bad/blurry pic.  It's the best I could do with the light early this morning.  I used one of the decor elements blocks and covered it with DSP.  After I put him all together (he is hot glued onto the block) I sprayed him and the block with spray adhesive and sprinkled dazzling diamonds over it.  Now, I goofed a bit and he's got one super sparkly spot but that's ok.  The spray adhesive and glitter technique does take some practice.  I also think  I should have used a different box out in the garage to spray him and catch the glitter but I couldn't find another one.  At least I know for next time:-) 

I hope everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween!

Happy stamping!

"Eek"ing out a few more

Hi stampers!  I've managed to "eek" out a few more Halloween cards:-)  This one is a case from one in the mini catalog using one of my favorite sets, out on a limb.  I did NOT use this set enough.  I'm crossing my fingers to see it back in the big catalog come June...BUT I do that for about any set, lol!

Stampin' Supplies: 
Stamps:  Out on a limb, wicked cool
Paper:  Whisper white, Textured lucky limeade, rich razzleberry, more mustard
Ink:  Staz on, basic black, lucky limeade, more mustard, rich razzleberry
Accessories:  Circle punch, oval punch, mini brads, lucky limeade ruffled ribbon, dotted scallop border punch

I kept it pretty true to the catalog.  I used all lucky limeade though instead of some old olive.  I also used the plain oval punch and not the scalloped one because I like it better.  Gotta run, time to get ready for a Halloween party!!!  I'm snow white this year:-)

Happy stamping!

Color blind

Hi stampers!  Well, I've been able to cram a few more Halloween cards in!  Today I have one I made for the Colour Q challenge this week.  I really liked the colors and this is another one I need to file away for future use!

For some reason I just loved this combo.  I think it's sort of spooky but sort of soft too and would be great for Halloween or fall in general!  I still can't believe that I need to get my Halloween cards out in the mail within the next day or two, I'm still ready to make more!!!!!  So, here's what may be the last one of the season:

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Spooky bingo bits, Bingo, teeny tiny wishes
Paper:  Whisper white, peach parfait, so saffron, basic black, brights DSP stack
Ink:  Basic black, pumpkin pie, peach parfait, so saffron, daffodil delight
Accessories:  basic black and daffodil delight striped grosgrain ribbon, spider web embossing folder

Now, why the title to this post?  Well, if you look carefully you will see that instead of using peach parfait DSP like I thought I was doing, it's actually pumpkin pie.  UGH!  I hope the design team can forgive my temporary bought of color blindness:-)  I hate when I do that!  The colors are close anyway and I didn't notice it until I'd glued it down of course, lol! 

It's also hard to see but I have a layer of so saffron just under the ribbon that I embossed with the spider web then sponged lightly.  I really like the look of the shabby cut ribbons too!  Now, the question is will I be back with more Halloween cards AND get the ones I have sent out, lol!

Happy stamping!

Creepy Candles

Hi stampers!  I cannot BELIEVE there is less than a week before Halloween!  Where does the time go????  I'm sad as I didn't make all the cards I wanted to for Halloween and time's getting short to make them let alone get them sent out, yikes!  I just may have to make a few after Halloween is over...like that will happen, lol!  I've also been short on time AND mojo lately.  I hate being in a slump. 

So what is everyone going to be for Halloween?  I'm going to be Snow White this year.  I really didn't see anything else I liked at the Halloween store.  My hubby made his costume and it's pretty cool.  I'll have to post pictures after our party on Saturday!

So here is today's card, it's probably one of the last Halloween one's that will get posted, we'll see:

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Wicked cool
Paper:  Basic black, peach parfait, lucky limeade, whisper white, rich razzleberry
Ink: Rich razzleberry, peach parfait, basic black, lucky limeade
Accessories:  Lucky limeade ruffled ribbon, circle punch, clearlit die, spider web embossing folder, silver smooch spritz

I wanted to do a simple card with some bright colors and this is what I came up with.  LOTS of sponging!  That's it for today, back to looking for my mojo!

Happy stamping!

Fall Favor

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday....that means it's time for another challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  And sorry for being MIA this weekend but I was down at my mom's on my first weekend off in what seems like forever helping her celebrate her birthday!  We were able to spend a lot of quality time together and get some things for her new house although it seems like there never is enough time for everything!  I was excited to go down there since I thought the leaves would be really pretty about now.  Sadly, I was disappointed as they are really pretty here but not so much at her place.  Funny how 80 some miles can make such a difference!  I was hoping to see some pretty colors like in this week's inspiration photo:

Isn't that a pretty tablescape?  I sure do wish I had seen all those colors in the woods at the farm but I pretty much just saw brown.  Oh well, maybe next year.  So, my project for this week is a cute little favor I can use for Thanksgiving dinner.  Aside from cutting the leaves, it went together pretty fast.

 Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Gently falling, falling leaves
Paper:  crumb cake, very vanilla, soft suede
Ink:  more mustard, cajun craze, soft suede
Accessories:  Circle punches, linen thread, more mustard dotted scalloped ribbon

 I took my inspiration from the gold and rust tones in the picture.  I really loved them.  This favor came together quickly with the pillow box die and it fits three hershey miniatures perfectly....although no one will get the dark chocolate ones in their favor as they disappear in my office;-)  Now, click on over to HSS and see what the other DT members have to show you and play along!

Happy stamping!

Busy busy

Hi stampers!  Not much stamping going on around here lately!  Lots of stuff going on here so I'll have to pull out a card I have saved up.

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Gently falling, grateful greetings
Paper:  More mustard, soft suede, pool party, very vanilla, first edition DSP, spice cake DSP
Ink:  Pear pizzazz, soft suede, more mustard
Accessories:  Modern label punch, circle die, hounds tooth emobssing folder, pool party ruffled ribbon

Well that's it for me!  I'll try to come back soon but it's my mom's birthday this weekend so we may be busy busy still:-)

Happy stamping!

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