Back to Cute Halloween!

Happy Halloween EVE, EVE! ;) 

I have a cute Halloween card to share today.  Cute is definitely more in my comfort zone than spooky. 

I created this pumpkin shaped card using Whimsy's, Build-a-Pumpkin Patch Die set. It was colored with Copic Markers. The cute pup is part of the Doggies Halloween stamp set.  He was also colored with Copics and popped up with dimensional foam tape. I added a black bow and stamped a web and spider.  (Not sure which stamp set it came from....I am sorry!) 

I have one last card to share for Halloween tomorrow! Stay tuned! ;)

 

Mixed Media Project Halloween Style!

Happy Monday my friends!

This year has been a train wreck of a year, but it has been speeding by and I am running out of time to post my Halloween projects! So over the next few days I have a couple more items to share with you. 

I found these Dollar Store skulls and decided to alter them.  The eyeballs were from the Dollar Spot at Target.  I used Tim Holtz paint, Crypt Grit Paste, and dry brushed it afterwards with a bit of white paint.  I wish I had taken a picture of the cheap plastic looking skulls they started out as! 

I added some fun elements from Whimsy Stamps.  I used the Elvira Moonlighting Die set.  I added tombstones from the Build-a-Graveyard die set.  I used Crypt Grit Paste on the tombstones and when it was dry inked with brown and black inks. A few ghosts were added from the Boo Die Set.  

I added a bit of raffia.  ( I think that's what it's called?) to fill in the skulls.  

I did attach two of them to glass jars. I want to fill them with some wrapped Halloween candy to give to my two co-teachers. :)

I hope you liked my project today!

Have a good week!

 

Whimsy Stamp's New Release!

Good morning!

I have two cards to share with you today using these new Quick Card fronts from Whimsy Stamps. 

My first card I distressed the edges with scissors and added clear crackle paste. While it was wet I curled the edges.  After everything was dry, I added Gold Foundry Wax from Tim Holtz and embossed it.  I added a Hanukkah sentiment using the new die set. A bit of gold cording was added to finish off the card. 

For my second card, I decided to create a shaker card.  I used the Quick Card Fronts again and the Peekaboo Window Die.  I added acetate and crafty foam tape to pop up the frame of the card.  I added gold sequins, gold ribbon, and cut the sentiment into a banner. 

I always appreciate your visits! Thank you!

 

Merry Mail, Whimsy's New Quick Card Fronts

Hello friends!

I missed sharing Whimsy's new release last week.  I was in Disney World with my son, daughter in law, and granddaughter.  Experiencing this with my granddaughter was amazing!

Whimsy's new Quick Card Fronts, Merry Mail, are gorgeous.  I machine stitched around each card and used Sparkle Grit Paste around the perimeter.  I added a sentiment and a small red and white bow. These Quick Card Fronts don't require anything to make them beautiful, which I love! Sometimes you just need a .......well...quick card! ;)

 

Whimsy's New Christmas Release!

Hello friends!

I will be doing a mixture of Halloween and Christmas over the next few weeks.  I am so glad that I have been able to get a bit of time in my craft room again.  It really makes my heart happy.  AND next weekend I am heading to Disney to spend a long weekend with my kiddos and granddaughter. :) 

Today's card uses Whimsy's new stamp set called, Christmas Tickets.  I love that there are coordinating stencils too! I had to use the striped stencil to play off the candy cane theme.  I don't have the dies, but they were easy enough to fussy cut.  I paired the tickets with a light blue background that was embossed with the new Tweed Cover Plate Die.  The subtle texture is perfect.  I added a candy cane that I had glittered, along with a pink bow.  It is giving me confection vibes! 

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

Bad Santa! New Release!

Hello friends!

Happy October 1st!  Today is Whimsy Stamp's new release day!

I am sharing a new stamp set called, Bad Santa.  The images are a riot and make me smile! I love that they come with coordinating dies too. This Santa was colored with Copics and added to the scene found in the new 6 x 6 paper pack called, Cozy Hearth.  I did a bit of machine stitching and added some chunky glitter to the edges.  Such a fun card for Christmas!

Be sure to check out the full release at Whimsy! 

Have a wonderful day!

 

Spooky Delights

Hello friends!

I have a Halloween card to share with you today using a bunch of Whimsy products!

The die cuts are part of the Elvira Moonlighting Die set.  She was colored in with Tim Holtz inks and Copic Markers.  I wanted her to look more like the bride of Frankenstein. ;)  The background was embossed using the Bats Slimline Embossing folder.  I added a circle die in the background for the moon and a large spider web in the corner. Some pearls and big purple bow were the finishing touches. 

Thank you for popping by today!

 

STAMPtember!

 Hello friends!

I am excited that today is the release of Whimsy Stamp's STAMPtember stamp set in collaboration with Simon Says Stamps! 

This stamp and die set are so fun!

I was so glad I had some crafty time and ended up making 3 cards. 

My first card used the Boo stamp and die. I used a jewelry tag for the sentiment and branches from the Bat Branch Die set.  They were colored with Copic markers.  I wanted some texture for the background, so I also used the Bats Galore Slimline folder.  

My second card uses these adorable ghosts with the Boo stamp and die set.  I added some tombstones from the Build a Graveyard die set.  Cobwebs from the Witch Broom set were stamped on the tombstones. I also added a circle for the moon. The background was inked with Distress inks.  

My last card I decided to make a fun shaker card! I used the Mitered Frame set and some acetate. This Boo was so cute with her little pink bow. ;) I added some pink sequin leaves and a sheer black ribbon. 

Be sure to check out Simon Says Stamp to get your exclusive set! 

It's been so much fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Howdy!

Howdy friends!

It is such a gorgeous weekend here in Chicago! My sister is spending the day with me and we are heading to a large craft fair near my home.  I am excited to spend some girl time with her and do one of my favorite things....shop!

Today I am sharing this adorable stamp set from Whimsy, called, Barnyard Friends.  This little cow is darling! I colored the image with Copic markers. I did some masking to place this little nugget in the bucket using the Barnyard Elements stamp set.   I added a sweet little tag, a flower from the Hibiscus die set, and some twine to the bucket.  For a finishing touch I added this wide striped ribbon. 

Enjoy your weekend friends!

 

Shark Snack!

Hello friends!

I have a card to share that I made using Whimsy's Shark Snacks die set.  I love the size of this die! It really fills the card and the details are on point! I used water color paper and Tim Holtz inks.  The hearts were left over from the Slimline Hearts Background die that I used on another project.  I keep all of the extras in a pouch and use them as I need them for my cards.  :)  I added glossy accents and a white gel pen to add a few highlights.  

I think the alphabet die I used here is now retired, but any larger font die would work great here!

I appreciate you stopping by today! :)