One More Halloween Card

I lied, I said I was done with Halloween cards.

I made one more for the "black" challenge at CASology,

the Halloween (or Halloween colors) at 

Simon Says Stamp! Wednesday Challenge, and the 

string / twine challenge at Less is More.  I used 

silver embroidery floss. I hope that counts as string ;).

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Halloween Treats & Sweets, WPlus9 A Pocketful:  Halloween

Paper:  PTI White & True Black

Ink: PTI Fresh Snow, Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies & Punch:  PTI Mega Halloween Treats & Sweets & Stitching Lines,  Fiskars 2 " Circle Punch

Additional Supplies:  Anchor Metallic Floss # 702

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Ghostly Greetings

Here are the Halloween cards that the babies in the NICU

I work at will be giving to their parents.  I am entering them
at Simon Says Stamp! Wednesday Challenge for their 

Halloween (or Halloween colors) challenge.  I also made 

three very similar cards that I stepped up a bit.  I used a

scalloped die, popped up the main circle with foam dots

and added twine or rhinestones to the buttons. 

 These three use the colors at ColourQ for the 

super cute Halloween topiary.   When I started them, I

wasn't feeling particularly creative, so I searched for a

sketch to use.  I found one at Freshly Made Sketches ~ # 39;

they are currently on number 109.

Supplies ~ 

Stamps: PTI Happy Haunting
Paper: PTI White & Soft Stone, SU Wisteria Wonder, various patterned papers in my stash
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & SU Elegant Eggplant
Dies & Punch:  PTI Happy Haunting,  Memory Box Whimsy Circle, SU 2 1/2" Circle Punch
Additional Supplies:  PTI Buttons, Twine - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jean

May Your Blessings Be Plenty

Starting on my Thanksgiving cards, I used the themes at CASology ~ 

"country" and at Simon Says Stamp! Wednesday Challenge to use

Halloween colors (or make a Halloween card). 

There were so options for "country" that I couldn't 

narrow it down;  this was not my first attempt ;).

I decided on a gingham patterned pumpkin, since 

gingham always makes me think of something "country."
I also added button twine and burlap.

Supplies ~ 
Stamp:  WPlus9 Pretty Patches: Pumpkin
Paper:  PTI Rustic White, SU Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green & Soft Suede
Ink:  SU Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green & Soft Suede
Dies:   WPlus9 Pretty Patches: Pumpkin, PTI Mat Stack 2 & Layerz Mat Stack 2
Additional Supplies:  PTI Rustic Cream Button Twine, Burlap - LCS

Thanks so much  for stopping by!

Jean

Celebrate Beyond Measure

A birthday card using the sketch challenge at 

CAS(E) this Sketch. I am also entering this at
Seize the Birthday, where anything goes.
I took a bit of liberty with the sketch.
This is my second entry at Seize the
Birthday, my first entry is here.

 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  Mama Elephant Hello

Paper:  PTI White & Ocean Tides

Ink:  PTI Ocean Tides & SU Midnight Muse

Additional Supplies:  PTI Linen Impression Plate & Teresa Collins Family Stories Enamel Dots

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

The Beauty of Fall

One more card for the challenge at Moxie Fab World for this week's

Tuesday Trigger:  Enthralled with Fall.  I am also entering 

 at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for their Halloween

or Halloween colors.  I used an older leaf punch to make

 a leaf frame.  I used the same paper on this one, that I sprayed 

with mists and used for my first card for the Tuesday Trigger here. 

I am showing my first attempt just to show what a few simple 

changes can make, and for perhaps a laugh ;).  Popping up the 

frame and adding a colored background made a big difference.

 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  Technique Tuesday ~ Studio AE Celebrate Fall

Paper:  PTI  White & Terracotta Tile

Ink:  SU  Raspberry Ripple & (Tangerine Tango)

      Mister Huey Spray Mists: Sunset, Plum Thumb & Sunshine, Clear Snap Gingersnap

Punches:  EK Success Oak Leaf & (Maple Leaf)

 

Lastly, I am sharing a picture of my neighbors' tree.

I have the pleasure of seeing this gorgeous tree every day.

Wishing you an absolutely glorious fall day today!

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Ho, Ho, Ho

Moving on to Christmas cards for the "transparent"

challenge at Addicted to CAS.

Supplies ~ 

Paper:  PTI White & Pure Poppy, SU Garden Green

Dies:  PTI Block Alphabet Upper &Evergreen

Sequins: Various sources 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Celebrate Fall

Another fall card (I think I am done with Halloween) using

some leaves made with spray mists.  I am entering this at 

"Less is More" for their tree theme and at Moxie Fab World

for the Tuesday Trigger "Enthralled with Fall."

I was inspired by the leaf colors.

 

Edited to add ~ My first Tuesday Trigger Target shout out!

Supplies ~

Stamps:  Technique Tuesday ~ Studio AE Celebrate Fall

Paper:  PTI Rustic White & SU Soft Suede

Ink:  SU Pumpkin Pie & Mister Huey Spray Mists  Sunset, Plum Thumb, & Sunshine, Clear Snap Gingersnap

Dies:  Simon Says Stamp! All Seasons Tree

Additional Supplies:  Avery Elle Sequins

Thanks so much for stopping!

Jean

A CAS Masculine Birthday

My brothers' birthday is in the beginning of November,

so the challenge at The Paper Players was perfect for this.
I am also entering this at Seize the Birthday, where anything goes.

Now I only need one more card, since I have twin brothers ;).

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Wonderful Words Birthday

Paper:  PTI Rustic White, SU Gumball Green,Night of Navy & Riding Hood Red; Echo Park Paper & Glue

       6 X 6 Paper Pad

Ink:  SU Night of Navy

Dies:  PTI Get to the Point & Rainbow Stripes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Creepy Crawly Halloween Wishes

Yet another Halloween card using the sketch at 

Freshly Made Sketches and the colors at Dynamic Duos

with the Halloween Dessert Option.  It definitely has more

layers than my usual CAS card, but its good to try new styles.

 

 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  WPlus9  A Pocketful & A Pocketful: Halloween

Paper:  PTI Rustic White & Smokey Shadow, SU Tangerine Tango, Basic Black & Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, 

     Recollections Haunted Estate & Midnight Magic

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & SU Tangerine Tango

Additional Supplies:  Doodlebug Design Tangerine Sprinkles & Recollections Spider

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Happy Holidays

This is my first Holiday / Christmas card this year ;).

I used my NBUS PTI's Fancy Flakes for this one that 

I will be entering in three challenges at The Paper Players

for their color challenge, at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

for their Christmas / Happy Holidays challenge, and at

CAS(E) this Sketch for another fabulous sketch.  This is

my second entry for the sketch challenge, my first one is here.

 

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamp:  PTI Holiday Lights

Paper:  PTI White, SU Pool Party & Glitz & Glitter Sweet Solids

Ink:  SU Midnight Muse & Pool Party (for sponging around the sentiment)

Dies & Punch:  PTI Fancy Flakes Trio & SU Modern Label Punch

Additional Supplies:  PTI Peace Be Still Impression Plate & Recollections Rhinestones

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

A Pumpkin Thanks

A pumpkin shaped card for two challenges at CASology

and Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Gorgeous Gourds..

All of the edges on this card are sponged.  That 

little detail seemed to add just a bit extra to the card,

 while still keeping CAS.  The embroidery floss is varigated,

and I think that picked up the range of blues in the photo.

The card is just the pumpkin shape.  I had to photograph it
flat, because the bottom is rounded.

 

Supplies ~ 
Paper:  PTI Rustic White & Kraft
Ink:  SU Marina Mist & Crumb Cake (for sponging the edges)
Dies:  PTI Shape Up Series Pumpkin, Shape Up Series: Pumpkin Sections & Quick Stitch Sentiments
Additional Supplies:  PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate (for the stem), DMC Embroidery Floss (#121)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jean

Trick or Treat

I think this is my favorite Halloween card so far,

and another card with no stamping.  I used the sketch at 

CAS(E) this Sketch and the colors at ColourQ.  
Isn't that a fabulous table?  I love this inspiration.

 

 

Supplies ~ 

Paper:  PTI White & Black, SU Pumpkin Pie, Strawberry Slush & Lucky Limeade

Dies:  PTI Spider Web Trio & Tricky Trio

Additional Supplies:  PTI Linen Impression Plate, Spider & Glitter Dot by Recollections, Twine - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Dynamic Duos Thanks

Under the wire for the challenge at Dynamic Duos to use

Calypso Coral and So Saffron ~ another card with no 

stamping ~ hmm that seems to be a trend for me.

 

Supplies ~

Paper:  PTI White, SU Calypso Coral & So Saffron

Dies:  PTI Quick Stitch Sentiments & Bloom Builders # 3

Additional Supplies:PTI In Bloom Impression Plate, PTI Melon Berry Buttons & Embroidery Floss

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jean 

Color Outside the Lines

One more quick card today for two challenges ~

at ColourQ and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

(to use a rubber or clear stamp).

I used watercolor crayons to color with,

and tried it with actually watercoloring,

but preferred it with just the plain coloring.

 

 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  Reverse Confetti Dream In Color

Paper:  PTI White & SU Tempting Turquoise

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Additional Supplies:  Doodlebug Sprinkles, Watercolor crayons

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Fall Thanks

Two cards for challenges at CASology and Freshly Made Sketches. 

The cue word this week at CASology is "crisp" and the sketch

at Freshly Made Sketches is a classic, that I am sure I will use again.

Both cards work for both challenges, do you have a favorite?

 

Supplies ~

Paper:  PTI Rustic White & Fine Linen, SU Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Daffodil Delight & Tangerine Tango

Dies:  Simon Says Stamp! All Seasons Tree (NBUS) & Memory Box Script Thanks

Additional Supplies:  Avery Elle sequins, Doodlebug Sprinkles & Teresa Collins Enamel Dots

 

A couple of fall recipes, all taste approved ;) ~ 

zucchini brownies, apple crisp and baked pumpkin donuts.

Today I am making pumpkin bars.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Gratitude

One more card using the sketch at Retro Sketches,
using the colors from Dynamic Duos.
My first two cards are on this post.
I had problems earlier today with my Wi Fi,
so I missed the deadline at Dynamic Duos.

 

Supplies ~ 

Paper:  PTI White, SU In Color DSP (retired)

Ink: (see this post for information about the leaves)

Dies:  PTI Leaf Prints & Count My Blessings

Additional Supplies:  Felt - LCS & Mr. Huey's Color Mists

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean