Aug 31 2008
Halloween Fun!
I’ll be the first to admit that Halloween cards are certainly NOT first on my list of things to do EVER, BUT this adorable little witch has totally captured my heart — isn’t she JUST the cutest little witch EVER!!! I’ve been admiring her since I first laid eyes on her and I just couldn’t wait to use this set once it arrived!!! A fun, fun and ever so sweet Halloween set by Crafty Secrets called Halloween Fun. And the paper I’m using today is in a fun 12 x 12 K & Co. pack from Michaels by Jen Yanok — great papers with vivid colors and some sheets have glitter — a GREAT find for Halloween papers if you like a lot of color!!!!
Once I was stamping today, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play the Featured Stamper Challenge at SCS, so both of these cards are cased layouts from NikiE. What a great gallery to choose from!!! The card above was cased from the layout on this card. You can see the layout is identical, but everything else is different. I also was happy to be able to pull out my Copics for these cards today. Seems like I haven’t colored in weeks, and I’ve actually been missing it — and that is rather comical to those of you who know me and how I’ve stuggled with coloring just forever! I am feeling really good about my Copics and just LOVE using them!!! Below are all the colors used on these two projects:
And the card below was a layout cased of this card of Niki’s. Again, I followed the layout but changed the images, papers, colors, etc.
Another really simple card. Using my Copics I was able to pick up the intense colors in the designer paper and carry them through to the main image, and I like that! On this card I first stamped the legs, then the left shoe. I then masked the left shoe and stamped the right shoe. Don’t you just LOVE these legs — LOL!!! I do!!!
- Stamps: Halloween Fun by Crafty Secrets
- Paper: PTI White, SU Black, Taken with Teal, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and K & Co. Designer 12x 12 pad by Jen Yanok
- Ink: Palette Black, and Copics shown above
- Accessories: Black Organdy Ribbon, Rectangle and Long Rectangle Nestabilities by Spellbinders, SU Small and Large Oval Punches, SU Brads, Cuttlebug and Embossing Folder, Mounting Squares
And today is Monday and that means Joan has a new sale posted at Joan’s Garden! And I just have a hunch she MIGHT have this HalloweenFunCrafty Secrets set this week — and I wonder what else — let’s take a look — you can see Joan’s Sale here.Be sure to scroll down once you get there — I see she’s listed many things this week!
And if you haven’t done so already, please remember to vote for this week’s JustRite Stampin’ Champion – there are some fabulous entries once again. Vote soon — time is running out — you may see the entires and vote here.
Thanks so much for stopping in today. I know it’s a long weekend and many of you are out and about — hope you are all having a wonderful weekend before the fall weathertakes over. This is about our hottest weekend for the entire summer!!! Thanks much — see you all soon!!!
Sharon,
These cards are just adorable! You did an excellent job with your copic markers. The paper is perfect that you chose to use and I love everything about them. Great job!!
And, you are right, this stamp is included in my Monday sale along with several other things.
Joan
These are just adorable! I love that paper paired with them, it’s just perfect!
I’m not that big on Halloween (except for the chocolate of course), but I LOVE the little witch in this set! She is precious. I might have to get this set. Thanks for sharing.
Sharon, I love these fun, intense colors! Really great dp choice with these stamps too. Wonderful!
Oh what fun, i love these happy papers and colors, just darling.
I am a Halloween fanatic and these cards are absolutely adorable! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and I’m just a big kid when it comes to Halloween stuff! These really are so much fun! Best, Curt
Oh, my, these are darling!! The papers are fabulous! I’m loving the new stamps you’ve picked out for yourself to play with. I find myself chomping at the bit to see what comes next! I think I’m having as much fun as you are. You go, Sharon!!
I too have been admiring that cute Crafty Secrets set, I don’t have too many Halloween sets, so its high up on my list and Spooky Sweets from PTI. I also made a Halloween card tonight, fall is everywhere I couldn’t help myself >”<
I have never sent, and probably will never send, Halloween cards- but that little witch is TOO cute and makes me want to send Halloween cards!
These are darling! I have had my eye on that cute little witch and your gorgeous coloring, fun color combo and awesome LO may have just pushed me over the edge. Ahh! To be enabled! The “spooktacular” card is just wonderful, also!
Don’t you just love Halloween? I’ve just recently started making my cards too, and LOVE these two … and the K & Co DP you found!
Super cute! For cards that are not the first theme on your list these sure are rockin! That little witch IS adorable! :o)
She is the cutest ever. I love your vibrant colors.
Sharon,
Both of these are absolutely darling. TFS!!
This little trick or treater is so adorable! Love your paper choices as well! Very fun designs!
Both cards are awesome Sharon!! Your coloring is exquisite!!! You’ve really got the hang of those copics!! I fell in love with this little witch too!! Was a definate “must have” stamp set!! Have a great day!!
So cute Sharon! I’ve never been much into Halloween cards either but am having a hard time resisting with all these cute images…lol
Thanks for the info about the DP at Michael’s…will check out our stores here in Canada.
Fall is definitely here for us…it’s in the 30’s this morning…yikes! Hope you enjoy your warm weather.
Super cute Sharon! Love that little witch…how adorable! I put down that paper at Michaels, now you’re making me want to go back and get it! You make it look so fabulous!
Very festive Sharon! Great papers and coloring. I am not a halloween person, but these look great!
Wow, I love these Halloween cards, they’re just the cutest!!! Love the colors and your coloring!
Sharon, these are super fabulous for someone who isn’t Halloween crazy. I love them both and I’m off to order that set.
These are just tooooo cute! I am getting tempted to pull out my Halloween stamps with all these darling cards floating around! Too cute!
Sharon these cards are way too cute! I adore that little witch, she’s the cutest thing ever!
What wonderful cards. I love those shoes and the legs too! Ha! That little girl is just precious~ Perfectly fun and pretty too!
halloween is my fave time of year i love it and your halloween cards are so darn cute i love them i have got to get me some halloween stamps i dont have any now i have to find some you are a rock star sharon have a good one try to stay cool
I’m not much into Halloween either - I’ve always wondered whom one gives Halloween cards to. Inquiring minds want to know!
You’ve done a wonderful job - these are very cute and yes, the little witch is so adorable.
I went and visited Joans Gardens and just had to buy the flourishing birds stamps - I can’t wait to play with those!
THanks for your inspiration!
BTW - it’s HOT down here for us Trolls too! Supposed to be 90 for this kids’ first day of school tomorrow! Poor darlings. Missing the UP right now!
Laura
Your Halloween cards are just adorable, Sharon!! I love the fun papers, and your wonderful coloring!!
I love those cards!! So cute!! The colors are awesome too!
OMG!! This is STINKIN CUTE!!
I *heart* Halloween!!