Happy Halloween with Treats

BEWARE !!! It's October 31st and the streets will be filled with the ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches, and the like.

Here is are some treats for those who dare to venture out today!!!  

Watch the eyeballs!  They are searching you out!!!

Bags of Candy Corn await you!!!!  If you dare to put your hand inside.....ooh

Stamps: Googly Ghouls (c – 128063, w – 128080 p. 27 2012-2013 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Purse Die, Designer Rosette Die, Spider Web Folder 1-1/2” Circle Punch, 1-3/4” Circle Punch, 3/4” Circle Punch, 2-3/8” Scallop Punch,  Certainly Celery Marker,  More Mustard Scallop Dots Ribbon, Versamark, Black Emboss Powder, Clear Emboss Powder, Large Oval Punch, Pumpkin Pie/Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Googly eyes. 7/8” Cotton Ribbon, Natural Brads, Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit

Have a safe and Happy Halloween and watch for those little ones crossing the streets!!!

Simply Said Online Stamping Club Details!!

Is your paper crafting wish list bigger than your bank account?

Do you live in an area where you don't have access to a stamping club?

Watch the Video that will explain how you can benefit from the Simply Said Online Stamping Club

Karen

New Holiday Catalogue Available

The new Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue is available to order from starting today.  There are so many wonderful and new products...just too many to list.

VISIT my Online Store and start your list and dream about the many wonderful projects that you can create.

Stampin' Up! is now offering products in a Bundle where you can save 15% on the total cost of the bundle   This will save you $s and who doesn't need to save when you are heading into Fall - school going back in, Christmas on the horizon.

Here is an example of the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle.  You receive the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit and the Googly Ghouls Stamp set.  Separately, this would cost $25.95 (clear mount stamps), if you purchase these as a bundle, you pay $20.95. that's a saving of $5.00 Woo Yoo!

The kit has enough to make up 10 treat bags for the little ghoulies.  And those Googly eyes...fabulous

Here are a couple of treat boxes that I did using the Googly eyes.  I just couldn't resist.

Front

Back

Stamps: Googly Ghouls (c – 128063, w – 128080 p. 27 2012-2013 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Purse Die, Designer Rosette Die, 1-1/2” Circle Punch, 1-3/4” Circle Punch, 3/4” Circle Punch, 2-3/8” Scallop Punch,  Certainly Celery Marker,  More Mustard Scallop Dots Ribbon, Versamark, Black Emboss Powder, Clear Emboss Powder, Large Oval Punch, Pumpkin Pie/Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Googly eyes. 7/8” Cotton Ribbon, Natural Brads

A couple of things that I did 

• Cut Frankenstein's bolts off after I stamped the image and inserted brass coloured brads.
• Stamped the Cotton Ribbon with the BOO stamp in the set.

Leave a comment on my blog from today until the end of Thursday.

On Friday, I will randomly select someone's name and they will receive a spool of Raspberry Ripple Ribbon and post the winner's name on my blog. The ribbon is one of the new In Colours and it's beautiful.

I am only able to send the ribbon to a Canadian address.  If you have a non-Canadian address and your name is chosen, I will send you this beautiful card that I used in the video.

Visit This Post to See the Ribbon and the Card

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Halloween and PPA110

Hi Everyone.  Here I am again with another post...rather confirms the amount of time I have spent stamping.  Oh well, just having fun.

There was an earthquake off the coast of Vancouver Island today 6.4 magnitude.  There was no damage and no one was hurt but it was felt over a wide spread area - Washington State, Vancouver and the BC Interior.  Apparently it was felt in Kamloops but I did not personally feel it.  I have felt 2 in the past that have occurred in BC.  Hopefully this is not the sign of things to come.  BC is located on the "Ring of Fire" and reports indicate that we are long over do for a big one. 

Now on to more pleasant things, my Halloween card for the PPA110 challenge.  I experimented with a fancy fold for this card, namely the side-step card.  I used the tutorial that is located on Split Coast Stampers and it was very easy to follow.  What was really neat was the scoring.  I used the new Simply Scored from Stampin' Up! and it makes those multiple score lines so easy. 

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes (c – 122672 $12.00 Hostess $, w – 122670, $16.00 Hostess $, p. 5 Holiday Mini), Wicked Cool (c -120600, $17.95, w – 118738 $24.95, p. 24, 2011-2012 IB&C),

Paper: White Naturals, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Old Olive, Brights DSP Stack

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Simply Scored, Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Large Oval Punch, X-Large Oval Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Round Tab  Punch, 2-Step Owl Punch, Markers: Pumpkin Pie, White Signo Gel Pen

Technique: Side Step Card

   I really had fun making this card.  The Side Step fold really lends itself to doing a scene.   The little ghosts were made using the body of the owl and his feet clipped off and then turned upside down.  The pumpkins were punched using the X-Large oval punch and the 1-1/4" Circle Punch and then the edges sponged and attached together.  I hand cut the stem and did some curlycues from Old Olive card stock. 

Enjoy your weekend and until next time......

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Everyone:  It's a time of celebration for us in Canada this weekend.  It's Thanksgiving and a time to spend with family and friends, eating turkey and pumpkin pies and of course mashed potatoes, and then there's the extra day off on Monday.  It will be a little squishy in my house because somehow I was elected to cook for 15 people.  Oh well, that means I get the left-overs, yeah!

It's also a happy time over at Stampin' Up! as there are 200 new items in the clearance rack...You saw right 200 new items at very reduced prices (up to 80%).  These will be here until they are sold out, so if you are wanting some new product, check out my site HERE and shop til you drop. Who doesn't like a good deal!

These are Halloween cards that I did for my grandchildren...have to make one more but I thought I would share these.  I just love the Beary Best Friend set and Stampin'Up! has great accessory stamps to go along.

Stamps: Beary Best Friends (W-118052), Season of Hugs (W-120823, Wicked Cool (W – 118738, C-120600)

Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Old Oliver, Cajun Craze, Water colour
Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Various Markers, Blender Pens, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

I would like to welcome 3 new members to the Tangled Up In Creativity group.

We have Betty, Julie and Lisa.  Click on their names and check out their blogs.  Welcome ladies.

That's it for today, so until next time....

Karen

Juggling Witch

Hi Everyone:  It's Sunday evening and I do hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.  The weather was spectacular yesterday, in the mid - 80's and today it did reach 70.  Here we are the 3rd of October and still enjoying nice weather and it is to continue for a few days.

The card today is one I did for a swap at my upline's meeting. The cards I received were wonderful and I will share a couple with you in later posts.

This is the juggling witch and who is juggling the candlestick holders with her feet. Just trying to have fun. I also embossed the basic black with the spider web embossing folder but it is hard to see on the picture.

Stamps: Wicked Cool (w-118738, c – 120600)

Paper: Basic Black, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
Fun Accessories: Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Old Olive SU Marker, Large

Oval Punch, Black Flourish Designer Jewels, Medium Oval Punch, Rich Razzleberry ribbon.

Hope you enjoy
Until next time...

Karen

Happy Halloween

As we get into September, the rest of the year seems to just fly by, not that the first part of the year didn't.  Where did Summer go?

During the period of September 1 - October 18, 2010, Stampin' Up! has a great promotion for new recruits during this period. 

You will receive a  FREE craft tote (valued at $49.95) with the purchase of your Starter Kit. And because it's free, there is no shipping and handling charges on it.
 Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description
• 100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
• Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
• Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
• Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
• Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
• Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
• Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads

I have this Craft Tote and it is a wonderful gift from Stampin' Up!  Check HERE for all the details on becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator

So, let's get into Halloween with this cutey.  Who could resist these Greeting Card Kids.

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids (W – 119887, C – 120633), Teeny Tiny Wishes (W – 115370)

Paper: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede, Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Medium scallop circle die, Corner Punch, Modern Label Punch, Spider Web Embossing Folder, SU Markers – various colours, Blender Pen

On the scallop circle, the edges are outlined using the Early Espresso marker.  If you do this from behind, then you don't miss and end up with a line on the front...like I would.  Each scallop is then dotted with the Early Espresso marker.
 
The little girl's skirt is paper pieced to give it some dimension and bring it forward.  Paper piecing is stamping a duplicate image and cutting out the piece that you want to include in your image and attaching to the main image....how easy is that!
 
How I love the Big Shot and all the fun accessories.  This card uses the new Spider Web embossing folder that is available in the Holiday Mini on page 6. 
 
Have a great evening and thanks for taking a visit.
 
Until next time.....
Karen