Friday, September 7, 2018

Bats, Cats and Ghosts, Oh My

Have you checked out the Black Foil Sheets yet?  They are shiny and fabulous.  Now, they're called "foil" but I really think Glossy Black Sheets fits better.  Either way, they are perfect for more Halloween Cards!



Did you notice the cats?  I'll give you a minute and come back to that question.

Be sure to read all the way to the bottom for an extra tip that I shared about the Spooky Sweets bats.


Recipe:
Glorious Grape - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Granny Apple Green - 5 1/4" x 4"
Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper - 5" x 3 3/4" (stripes are one side, the ghosts are the other side)
Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4" x 1 1/4"
So Saffron - Moon - 2 1/4" Circle Punch
Black Foil Sheets - Cat Punch and Spooky Bats Punch
Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4" (inside)
Whisper White scraps for sentiments

Stamps:
Cauldron Bubble and Spooky Sweets
Ink - Memento Black and Gorgeous Grape


With fun Ghosts on the outside, I decided to stamp some more inside.  They are stamped with Gorgeous Grape, stamped off once to lighten them up.  The little ghost is from Cauldron Bubble.



Inside the striped card, I stamped the little cat, also from Cauldron Bubble.


Did you figure out the cats?  No, there isn't two cat punches one facing left and one facing right.  Simply turn the Black Foil Sheet over and punch from the white side for one and the black side up for the other.  Ta-da!

Thanks for looking in today!  It's finally Friday!

~ Donna

(p.s. - I added the Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist to the list of supplies - because the bat stamps in the Spooky Sweets set have little lines where no ink should be for stamping, but my ink pad was really wet and the only way to get it clean was with the Stampin' Scrub to get in the little grooves.)


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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Postcard Platypus

Today the need to color was strong, so I did!  I love to color, do you?  Coloring is even more fun when the subject is something cute and this little Platypus from Postcard Pals is just adorable!


Recipe:
Bermuda Bay - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper 4 1/4" x 2"
Blueberry Bushel - 4 1/4" x 3/4"
Whisper White scrap for sentiment
Whisper White for Platypus

Stamps and Ink:
Postcard Pals
Playful Backgrounds
StazOn Black
Bermuda Bay


Thank you for looking in today.  One more day of work for me this week.  Dr. appointment on Friday, but that's okay, it gets me the day off of work and I'm excited to see her face when she see's what the scale says... tee...hee.

~ Donna


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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Spooky Bats

I just love the purples and orange colors for Halloween.  The new Mango Melody is really pretty and it really does look like the inside of a mango.


Recipe:
Basic Black - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Gorgeous Grape - 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
Mango Melody - 3 7/8" x 3 7/8"
Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Mango Melody - 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
Whisper White - 3" x 3"
Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4" (for inside)

Mango Melody Strip - 3" x 1/2"
Whisper White Scrap - 1 1/4" x 7/8 (or just stamp on a strip and trim)

Whisper White Scrap - about 2 1/2" x 3 1/2 to stamp and punch bats


Begin by stamping the "creepy mist" onto the 3" x 3".  If you want it lighter, stamp off once first.
Add the Mango Melody Strip and Whisper White Sentiment.
Attach the bats with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.

I used my Basic Black Stampin' Blend to color Rhinestones.  You could also use a Black Sharpie or a Gorgeous Grape Stampin' Blend if you want purple.


Inside I stamped the Moon with Mango Melody and then inked up the "mist" with Smoky Slate and I did stamp off once for a light mist.

Thank you for looking in today!  The weekend is getting closer!

Happy Holiday Mini Shopping Day!

~ Donna




Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble

Is it just me or does it seem there's never enough time to make all the fun Halloween stuff we want?  

All of these fun items will be available tomorrow - September 5th.  Get ready to shop!

All of a sudden September is here and then all the fall events begin.  So... let's begin!  I just love this Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper.  The sweet little witch, cauldron and kitty are all die cut from the DSP as well as those funny frogs jumping all over the background.


Recipe:
Gorgeous Grape - 11" x 4 1/4", scored and folded at 5 1/2"
Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White - 4" x 3"
Black Foil Sheets - for Cob Web -die cut with Cauldron Framelits Dies
Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4" (inside panel)

Stamps:  Cauldron Bubble - Bundle and get the Cauldron Framelit Dies


Inside I stamped the cut little ghosts with Smoky Slate and the Sentiment with Memento Black

Pop up the die cuts, except for the spider web, with Stampin' Dimensionals.


Thank you for looking in today!  Happy September!

~ Donna

Monday, September 3, 2018

August Paper Pumpkin

Gosh, I didn't realize how long I've had this Paper Pumpkin Box waiting to be opened.  Now that it is open, I'm sorry I waited so long, look at how beautiful this paper is.


There were two card styles inside.  The one above with an open area in the middle for an easy sentiment banner and the one below with space around the outside for a smaller sentiment.


Have you ever thought about trying Paper Pumpkin, but just haven't given it a try yet?  If you like Halloween - which will be here before we know it, you will want to sign up for Paper Pumpkin for September.  Be sure to sign up or renew before Midnight - September 10th.  You won't want to miss this one!  


Thank you for looking in today.  It's good to be back to crafting again.  Hopefully we'll be done with long work hours for a little bit!

Happy Labor Day!

~ Donna

Saturday, September 1, 2018

September Hostess Code

Are you ready for the September Hostess Code?  I can not believe it is September already!




This Month's Gift from Me is:


Make a purchase of $50.00 or more (before shipping and tax) and I'll send this beautiful Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon.  Just a little gift to you for being a loyal customer!

Happy September!

~ Donna



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