Eeks and Squeaks!

Hello friends! I've got a collection of cards to share with you using Whimsy Stamps, Eeks and Squeaks 1 & 2! Such adorable Halloween mice!  For my first card I used the Deckle Layers die to cut out the Eeks and Squeaks image. As well as an orange piece of card stock, in a slightly bigger size.  I cut out the mouse with the stitched circle die and popped it up with Crafty Foam Tape.  I added the gates from the Build a Graveyard die set.  For my finishing touches, I added a couple of bats, twine, ribbon, and a few orange and black gems.  

My next card was very simple to create.  I used the Deckle Layers die in 3 sizes.  The largest was used on orange card stock.  The middle layer was popped up with Crafty Foam Tape.  I added the sentiment and a sheer ribbon.  

My third card was a bit more involved, but I love how it turned out.  I used the Canvas embossing folder with navy card stock.  I swiped black ink on the raised parts.  I also used the new Stone Arch Die. Each "brick" was inked and splattered with white paint.  I added Crypt Texture Paste and let it dry.  I used a black distress crayon over the edges once it was dry.  I added the vines from the set that were colored with Copic markers. A couple of bats were adhered as well as the sentiment.   

My last card was created the same way as card 2.  Deckle Layers die, Crafty Foam tape, a sentiment, and a sheer ribbon.  :)

Thank you as always for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!

 

New Halloween Card and Winner of the Stamptember Die and Stamp Set!

Happy Saturday!

I apologize for not announcing the winner on Thursday, but Blogger was being a bugger and wouldn't let me post.  So without delay, the winner is KIM! Please email me at chelemom71@yahoo.com with your address and I will pop it in the mail! :) 

My card today was inspired by Jennifer McGuire.  She often has videos on making these 3D pop up cards and decided to try one for myself.  I used the new Canvas Embossing Folder for the outer frame portion.  I swiped white paint along the edges and cut the center out using the Deckle Layers Die set.   I glued the spider webs behind the frame.  I added a piece of acetate across the frame and glued the EEK and ghosts to it.  I added the Headless Horseman.  The sides of the frame were scored and folded.  

There are essentially 3 layers here. The back layer is gray cardstock which I glued the moon onto.  The middle layer was inked and stamped in blues and grays and then splattered with white paint.  You can see my acetate that the EEK is adhered to.  

The sides of the black frame were scored on the left and right sides.  (Form a Z shape) and then glued to the A2 card.  

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend!

 

STAMPtember! Giveaway!

EDITED: Giveaway for this set down at bottom!

Hello friends!

I am so glad you could pop by for this exclusive look at this brand new collaboration between Whimsy Stamps and Simon Says Stamp! 

You can purchase the products for a limited time, only while supplies last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! So don't wait!

This adorable stamp and die set are called, Owl-o-ween.

Every single image is cuter than the next and I knew I had to make a set of cards! Let's get to it shall we? ;)

My first little owl is dressed as the cutest bat I've ever seen! He was colored with Copics and colored pencils.  I used the die to cut him out.  The orange and kraft card stock were cut from the Deckle Layers Die set. The kraft card stock was embossed using the Bat's Galore Embossing Folder.  I swiped it with black ink to make the bats stand out.  I added a frame behind my owl/bat, the frame is from the Forever Cameo set.  The owl and moon were popped up with Crafty Foam Tape. 

All of my cards use the same products except how I did each background.  This adorable Frankenstein still uses the Deckle Layers and Forever Cameo Frame, but the background used the Clawed Stencil in a darker green.  I love that it gives the background interest without being too busy. I stamped a few extra bats and added gems to their bodies.  My owl got glossy accents on his eyes. :)

This pirate might be my favorite! I used all of the same products but added a little twine and the red striped paper is from the Vintage Carnival 6 x 6 Paper Pack.  Just the little pop of color was all this cute pirate needed!

This little guy.......so sweet! I used the Slimline Spider Webs stamp and inked it up with Tim Holtz Fired Brick ink. 

This last owl....the wizard, uses the Star Galaxy Stencil, texture paste, and glitter.  I added a few additional stars and glossy accents to his glasses. 

By changing a few details, you can create unique individual cards that are still cohesive and make a great set!

Be sure to pop on over to Simon Says Stamp and Whimsy Stamps to see all of the wonderful creations the designers have made!

Thank you for popping by today!

Giveaway!!!

If you would like to win this stamp and die set, just leave a comment! That's it! I will pick a winner on my birthday! (September 10th) :) 

 

Haunted Herald!

Can you believe it is September already?  You know what that means?  It is time for Whimsy Stamp's new release!  These Halloween products have been so much fun to create with.  :)  I used the Canvas embossing folder on purple paper and then swiped it with black ink.  That piece was adhered to the black A2 card.  The trees are part of the new Old Bridge Die set.  There were cut twice.  Once with a dark green card stock and the second, with black card stock.  I adhered them together but staggered so the black could peek through.  I splattered it with some white paint.  I stamped the Spell Book onto white card stock, fussy cut it,  and masked off the edges.  I then stamped the new Haunted Herald Stamp set over it.  I added a bit of color using colored pencils.  I die cut some ghosts from the Ghosties Galore die set.  I added a bit of shading with Copics.  The moon is from the Howling Night die set.  I assembled all of the pieces onto the card and adhered it with Crafty Foam Tape.  

A little side view.  :)

I will more for you this week as Stamptember is right around the corner! ;)

 

A Variety of Halloween Cards!

Hello friends!

I have a few cards to share with you today! Since being back at school I am finding it difficult to find time to post.  So I thought I would do a few cards at once! 

My first card uses a variety of Whimsy Stamps papers and dies.  The background paper is from the October Nights 6 x 6 paper pack.  I cut it out using the Build a Marquee die set.  There were a couple of extra pumpkins on the left over paper that I fussy cut out and tied a bit of twine at the top.  I added a few ghosts from the Ghosties Galore die set, and the pumpkins I had cut out.  I tied some ribbon at the top to finish off the card.  

This little witch is part of the Halloween Spells stamp set.  I stamped her in black and colored her with colored pencils.  I cut the image out with the Deckle Layers die set.  I inked the edges and layered it over another layer that uses purple card stock.  It was layered over black cardstock. I tied a purple bow to the top to finish off the card. 

My next card uses the Spell Book die set.  I colored it with Copics and inked the edges in black and dark brown.  It was cut out and Grit Paste was added to the edges.  Once dry, I added Distress Crayon in black and a bit of Statue Foundry Wax. I used the Deckle Edges die set in two sizes.  The polka dot paper is from the Vintage Carnival Paper pack.  The edges were inked in black and all of the layers were added to a black card base.  I tucked in some Mummy cloth here and there and added the spider to the binding of the book.  

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week!