Ghastly Cocktail Hour Invitations

My husband and I are planning a fun Halloween-themed get together, and I wanted to pop in really quickly to show you the invitations I made for the occasion!

I used Microsoft Word's "Chiller" font to type out the details and printed them on gray cardstock. Then, I added images from Hero Arts, DeNami Design and Village Arts Press and patterned paper from My Mind's Eye (see complete supply list below). So super FUN to make!

Here are a couple of close-ups:

I made 28 of these and was so happy with the results!!! I hope you like them, too, and are inspired to make something CRAFTY and FUN for Halloween!!!

Now, it's time to get busy working on some BOO-TIFUL decorations, SPOOKTACULAR treat bags, and the MUMMY-licious menu items!!! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a FANTASTIC day! 

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Supplies:

Stamps: Martini Glass (Village Arts Press), Friendly Ghost (DeNami Design), Web from "Happy Halloween" clear stamp set (Hero Arts)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Charcoal Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad (Clearsnap)

Copic Sketch Markers

Cardstock: Gray (The Paper Company), Ocean Breeze (Bazzill Basics), Lime Crush (Bazzill Basics)

Patterned Paper: Mischievous (My Mind's Eye)

Microsoft Word: Chiller Font

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)

Double Sided Adhesive: ATG 700 Adhesive Applicator (Scotch)

 

Birthday Tulips

I'm back with a second post today to share a card I made for my friend's birthday! I used this GORGEOUS color story from the Play Date Cafe Challenge:

...and this AWESOME sketch from Card Patterns Sketch Challenge:

Here's my creation:

When I was at Archivers yesterday having a FABULOUS time getting inky with my sweet friends, Michele and Laura, I saw these patterned papers and couldn't resist buying them!! They're from the new Lost and Found Two: Rosy collection! LOVE them!!! And since my friend's favorite flowers are tulips, I thought this Brushed Tulips image from DeNami was a perfect choice for the focal point. I don't have a coral marker, so I paper pieced the tulips with Desert Coral cardstock (Bazzill Basics) and used that same color for my scallops too! Here's a closer look:

I stamped the sentiment inside the card this time around! I just LOVE this whimsical font!

Well...that's it for me...for today at least! HA! Hope you have a FABULOUS weekend!!

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win my BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!! Click HERE for the details!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Brushed Tulips G139, All Occasion Sentiments Stamp Set TR16 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Timber Brown StazOn (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Marker

Le Pen: Brown (Marvy)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream and Kraft (Papertrey Ink), Desert Coral (Bazzill Basics)

Patterned Paper: Lost and Found Two: Rosy (My Mind's Eye)

Die: Doily Details Collection (Papertrey Ink)

Punch: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars)

Ribbon: Mint Grosgrain (American Crafts), Lost and Found Two "Remember" Trims: Crocheted (My Mind's Eye)

Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)

Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper: (We R Memory Keepers)

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)

Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

Permanent Adhesive Tape: (Recollections)

Terrifically Tacky Tape: (Provo Craft)

Green and Pink...

Hey there! Here's a card I created for the most recent One Layer Wednesday Challenge! The theme this time around is: "Green, Pink, and Never Seen Ink." HA! LOVE IT! Especially since I have WAY TOO MANY stamp sets that have fallen into this category lately.

This challenge was the perfect opportunity to finally ink up Delightful Doilies from Papertrey Ink! I LOVE the images in this set...just haven't had a chance to ink them up until now!

The sentiment is from the All Occasion Sentiments Stamp Set TR16 by DeNami Design! Such a beautiful font...don't you think?!

I hope you like my creation for today! Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Delightful Doilies (Papertrey Ink), All Occasion Sentiments Stamp Set TR16 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Tea Leaves VersaMagic (Tsukineko), Angel Pink Memento (Tsukineko)

Border Lines Scalloped-Edge Ruler: (Creative Memories)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: (Anna Griffin)

Edge Distresser: (Heidi Swapp)

Buttons: (purchased at Michaels)

Embroidery Floss: Pink and Cream (Janlynn)

Glue Dots

Double-Sided Tape: (X-Press It)

Sea You Soon

Hi there! This is my second post for today. Click HERE to check out my Shop 52 Denver post (There's a GIVEAWAY involved!)!

Here's a card I made using the YUMMY color combo from the Just Us Girls Challenge 72, the AWESOME layout from Card Patterns Sketch Challenge 103, and the SUPER FUN Lawnscaping Challenge 4 (which is to use paper piecing)!!!

I had A TON OF FUN paper piecing these little sea critters! The turtle is my FAVORITE!!

I also added some Crystal Lacquer (Sakura Hobby Craft) to the bubbles to give them a more realistic bubble look!

The inside of the card says "Sea You Soon!" I'm thinkin' this will be the perfect card to send to our San Diego friends right before we visit them again!

So...what do you think??? Are you ready to play along in one or ALL of these challenges?

The JUGS72 Challenge ends tonight at 9:00pm EST, so there's still a little bit of time to play along!!! Click HERE for the deets!

The Card Patterns Sketch Challenge 103 ends tomorrow (Feb 25th) at 11:59pm EST! Click HERE for all of the details and to join them in their 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop---LOTS of GREAT PRIZES!!!

Entries for Lawnscaping Challenge 4 - Paper Piecing are due by Wednesday, March 2nd! Click HERE for the deets!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!!! I truly appreciate it!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Critters in the Sea (Lawn Fawn)

Ink: Onyx Black VersaFine (Tsukineko), VersaMark (Tsukineko)

Cardstock: Kraft, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, and Melon Berry (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Bitty Box Basics, Dotty Biscotti (Papertrey Ink)

Crystal Lacquer: (Sakura Hobby Craft)

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder: Polka Dots (Provo Craft)

Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)

Circle Template: (Staedtler)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)

Double-Sided Tape: (X-Press It)

Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

Sympathy Card

Just stopping by really quickly today to share a one-layer sympathy card I created.

The images and sentiment are from "Through the Trees" (Papertrey Ink). I stamped the trees in "Timber Brown StazOn" (Tsukineko) and added the little bird in "Potter's Clay Memento" (Tsukineko). Then, I inked "with heartfelt" in "Rich Cocoa Memento" and "sympathy" in "Potter's Clay Memento" and stamped the sentiment. I used the little Memento Dew Drops which are awesome for inking up parts of sentiments and images in different colors. To finish the card off I used a ruler and my brown Le Pen (Marvy Uchida) to draw the frame. I also distressed the edges of the card to soften it up a bit.

One-layer cards are SUCH a challenge for me, but I LOVE the idea of them because they don't require any extra postage or special packaging. Some of my blog friends can work total creative magic with a single layer (Kelley, Karen, Tina). And, I always love their work!! So...I'm determined to keep practicing and keep improving. I'll get there. Any tips/feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Two in One

Hello there! This is a card I created using this FUN sketch from DT Member, Sherri, at DeNami Design:

and these yummy colors from the most recent challenge at Off The Wall Craftiness:

Notes:

Sketch Challenge #4 at DeNami Design ends tomorrow (Sept 30th) at 11:59 PM PST and there's a $25 gift certificate up for grabs, so be sure to check it out!!! Click HERE for the deets!

The color challenge at Off The Wall Craftiness also ends tomorrow (Sept 30th)! A randomly selected participant will win an Extreme Glitter prize pack from Plaid Crafts. So hurry on over there to check out the details! Click HERE!

Here are a couple of more photos of the card I created for these awesome challenges:

The kite image is "Fly a Kite (K63)" from DeNami Design! I love its whimsy!!! I used my "Cloud" dies and "Background Basics: Text Style II" (all from Papertrey Ink) to create the clouds.

So...What do you think? I hope it's the kind of card that brings a smile to your day!!!

Before I sign off I want to tell you about two more FANTASTIC giveaways that I recently learned about! You must enter by tomorrow (Sept 30th) for both of these, so don't delay! Click on the respective links and enter ASAP!

My sweet blog friend, Ayana, is giving away a bunch of Penny Black goodies at her blog, Ayana's Creations! Click HERE for the deets! Plus, you'll definitely want to browse Ayana's blog----she's an amazing talent! Just check out this prize package:

Another INCREDIBLE giveaway is happening over at Kadie's blog, In My Mind's Eye! She's giving away THREE prize packs, which include goodies such as paper packs, stamps and washi tape! SWEET!!! Click HERE for the deets! I just discovered Kadie's blog and it is jam-packed with inspiration!! You definitely want to check it out! Here's a photo of the prizes (from her blog):

I know this was a LONG post, but you have to admit it was worth it----FOUR opportunities for FREE stamping stuff!!! So, now I guess I better let you go and check all of these contests out! Thanks for stopping by! Have a BEAUTIFUL day!

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Supplies:

Stamped Image: "Fly A Kite" (DeNami Design), "Background Basics: Text Style II" (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: "Onyx Black VersaFine" (Tsukineko)

Cardstock: "Vintage Cream" (Papertrey Ink), "Lime Crush" (Bazzill Basics)

Patterned Paper: "Ocean Dot" (Bo Bunny), "This Little Piggy" (October Afternoon), "Sleep Tight" (October Afternoon), "2008 Bitty Box Basics" (Papertrey Ink)

Buttons: (Basic Grey)

Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)

Twine: (Papertrey Ink)

Glue Dots

Finished Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

New Arrival

Howdy! Here's a baby card I created using one of my favorite stamp sets, "Look Up!" by Courtney Baker (Practicing Creativity)!

Just looking at these hot air balloons makes me so happy! I love experimenting with these images---stamping them on different colored/patterned papers, paper piecing them, popping them up with adhesive foam, etc.! Endless possibilities really!

I'll be back tomorrow with a card I made using Courtney's most recent set, "For the Love of Dots!" Can't wait!

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Supplies:
Stamped Images - "Look Up!" (Practicing Creativity)
Stamped Sentiment - "New Baby" (Martha Stewart)
Ink - "Onyx Black VersaFine" (Tsukineko)
Cardstock - "Kraft" (Papertrey Ink), "Fern Cover" (ANW Crestwood), "White" (Archivers)
Scallop Notecard - "White" (Yours Truly by Archivers)
Patterned Paper - "Alissa Spunky" (Bo Bunny), "Ocean Dot" (Bo Bunny), "Clouds from Actopus to Zelephant Mat Pad" (K&Company)
Ribbon - "Daiquiri Ice Diagonal" (Heidi Swapp)
Adhesive Tape Runner (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots (All Night Media)

Finished Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"