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HALLOWEEN FUN

It is Wednesday and it’s time for a Freshly Brewed Project Blog Hop. This week’s theme is Halloween.

May be an image of coffee cup and text that says 'Freshly Brewed PROJEGTS'

Just like my pumpkin themed card yesterday I didn’t think that I had a stamp set that I could use. That was until I found the Banner Year Stamp Set.

I also had one of my lovely Coffee & Card ladies recently say that one of the stampes from the Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set reminded her of a ghost – so I combined the two for this card.

I started by choosing the colours for the card – Basic Gray, Basic White, Smoky Slate and Black.

The ‘ghosts’ were stamped using Smoky Slate that I stamped off first. Then I fussy cut the ghost and brushed it with Clear Wink of Stella.

For the background panel I stamped the cobweb image from the Banner Year Stamp Set using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. The ‘boo’ was stamped using Basic Gray ink.

The bats were stamped in black and, once dry, painted with Clear Wink of Stella.

Before adding the bats and ghosts to the stamped layer I wrapped and tied some Metallic Mesh Ribbon around it. The ghosts and bats were then added using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish the ghosts I added some Matte Black Dots.

Then I stamped and trimmed down the ‘happy haunting’ greeting before using Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up.

I stamped the same greeting and bats on the card insert. The bats were also added to the envelope.

For someone who “doesn’t do Halloween” I am really happy with the way this card turned out. What do you think?

Make sure you pop by and see what the rest of the Freshly Brewed Project Team have created.

Until next time, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00
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TIME FOR THANKS & PUMPKINS

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in the United States. I remember fondly seeing so many amazing homes decorated for the season with pumpkins, garlands, wreaths and other gorgeous ornaments.

This week’s Global Design Project Challenge #GDP315 is HEY PUMPKIN.

At first I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to participate this week because I haven’t added any pumpkin/Thanksgiving products from the June – December Mini Catalogue. Phew – a glance across my stamp set shelf helped me rediscover the Banner Year Stamp Set.

I started by using the thanks folder, from the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder pair, to emboss a section of panel of Basic White card stock.

Then I stamped the pumpkin using Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Pumpkin Pie and Soft Suede inks. To create the overlapping pumpkins I made a mask by stamping and cutting some post it notes.

To add the stakl and leaf I used the Early Espresso and Garden Green Stampin’ Write Markers™ to colour directly onto the stamp.

I attached two lengths of Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim to the back of the embossed panel before turning it over and tying a secure knot. A Mini Glue Dot was popped behind there the knot to anchor it in place.

After trimming the stamped panel down to 1-1/8″ in width, I added a layer of Cajun Craze and then a layer of Pumpkin Pie card.

I stamped the pumpkin on the inside of the card as well as the envelope.

This card is a bit unusual for me. I don’t often make a card that is predominantly white but I see this is so popular at the moment.

Until next time, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00