Cutsie Halloween

I made this card back in April for a basket raffle at my school. All the cards were cutsie since they were to benefit an elementary school :) More cutsie cards to come. Here are the materials I used:

• Spooktacular stamp set and dies by Lawn Fawn
• October 31st paper pack by Doodlebug Design 
• round stitched rectangle dies by My Favorite Things
• memento ink- pear tart and tuxedo black
• copics- C2, 3, 4, YR04, 07, 09, E25, N7,  RV21, Y18
• green wink of stella
• hocus pocus sequins by Taylored Expressions
• coordinating ribbon

Calendar Cards

I have once again been inspired by the wonderful work of Karen Amidon. My grade level has a holiday party every year and we play a gift exchange game. I had a pretty popular gift last year and I didn't think I would be able to top it. Then, I saw Karen's collection of calendar cards and thought to myself, "top myself, I shall!" All the cards have the 2016 3x4 calendar by Taylored Expressions. Click here to see Karen's fantastic work and scroll down to see my take on it :)

 January Materials: Ready, Set, Snow stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn, Frosty Friends paper pack by Doodlebug Designs, copics- V05, V06, YR04, BG15, white gel pen, liquid appliqué, sugar glitter paste by Bo Bunny, coordinating ribbon twine

February Materials: Boy Cupid stamp by Art Impressions, lovebugs paper pack by Doodlebug Designs, copics- C0, E00, E01, R27, R46, Y15, lawn fawn heart die cuts, pearlescent chalks, sugar glitter paste by Bo Bunny, coordinating ribbon

March Materials: Magical Spring stamp and die cut set by Paper Smooches, My Lucky Charm stamp and die cut set by Lawn Fawn, Lucky Clovers paper by Doodlebug Designs, pearlescent chalks, copics- E00, E08, E09, E27, E39, Y17, Y38, YR09, YR18, G05, G09, G29, 0-blender, memento ink- pear tart

April Materials: echo park- rain boot paper, hello spring die and stamp set by echo park, memento ink- angel pink, stampin' up ink- green galore and yoyo yellow

May Materials: On the Sunny Side "In Bloom" paper by My Mind's Eye, copics- YR04, YR16, YR68, Y17, R17, G02, Every Day is a Picnic stamp and die set by My Favorite Things

June Materials: Life is Good stamps by Lawn Fawn, Walking on Sunshinepaper pack by echo park, copics- R02, R27, YG25, E34, E53, E99, mini google eyes

 July Materials: Freedom Fireworks paper by Doodlebug Designs, rolled up paper scraps, yellow barite glitter by Martha Stewart, enamel dots, cream twine

 August Materials: Smarty Pants stamps by Paper Smooches, Class Act stamps by My Favorite Things, Back to School paper pack by Doodlebug Design, copics- R22, R46, E53, YR15, Y19, C2, T4, G09, B28

 September Materials: Bushel of Apples and Oak Leaves and Rake dies by Impression Obsession, fall blessings paper pack by Carta Bella

October Materials: Halloween Set dies by Impression Obsession, October 31st paper pack by Doodlebug Design

November Materials: Turkey Little Bits die by Taylored Expressions, copics- E55, E99, The Story of Fall pumpkin paper by Echo Park, enamel dots

December Materials: Toboggan Together stamps and dies by Lawn Fawn, Santa Express paper pack by Doodlebug Design, copics- E25, E31, E34, E35, E51, R29, YG07, blender pen, white gel pen

Wowie! Lots of work, but so worth it! Thanks for the inspiration, Karen!

Sparkle and Shine IO Challenge

Typically, I wonder around the craft room trying to decide what I want to make or I head right for the newly purchased goodies. I like that the challenges give you a little bit of direction. The title of this challenge is "Sparkle and Shine." It is hard to see some of the sparkle from the wink of stella, but it is all over the hearts. There are also glittery dabs on the dots. Here are the materials I made for my card:

• Road Map stamp (J15058) by Impression Obsession
• More Basic Greetings (CL549) by Impression Obsession
• copic markers- R27, R29, R35, R46
• stitched rectangles by Lawn Fawn
• aluminum foil- talk about SHINE!
• wink of stella- clear
• cuddlebug swirly embossing plate
• red and silver ribbon from Home Goods
• memento ink- tuxedo black

Front:

Inside:

The challenges are fun! Thanks again, Karen!

Toy Soldier and Tree

I love the Tim Holtz stuff, but I rarely use it. I enjoyed making this card because the stamps alone bring so much to the card. Here are the materials I used:

• twas the night before christmas 6x6 paper pack by graphic 45
• versamagic- tea leaves
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• mini blueprints CMS136 by stampers anonymous (Tim Holtz collection)
• copics- Y15, Y17, G24, G43, G46, E27, E53, R46, B24, B26, T6
• twas the night before christmas stamp set by hampton art
• classic and scalloped rectangle die cuts 
• wink of stella- clear

Front:

Inside:

Holly Mug

I've had a little bit of creator's block lately. I had great intentions with this card, but I just couldn't quite get it right. I do love the stamp, though. Here are the materials I used:

• marvelous squares die cut by spellbinders 
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• holly mug stamp by impression obsession
• copics- G05, G07, B00, B01, R46
• wink of stella- clear and red
• love you a latte stamp set by lawn fawn

Front:

Inside:

sweet christmas- take 2

I really like this stamp set and I wasn't completely sold on the first card I made. Sooooo, I make a second attempt and I am loving it! Here are the materials I used:

• sweet christmas stamp set by lawn fawn
• sweet christmas die cuts by lawn fawn
• paper- Bo Bunny (elf magic paper pack); white and gray scraps
• versamagic- aegean blue
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• wink of stella- clear
• liquid appliqué- white
• copics- E37, E39, E53, E55, Y15, R29, G07, G09

Front:

Inside:

my world is brighter

Not many materials needed for this one. Here is what I used:

• Watt's up stamp set by my favorite things
• lightbulb die cut by my favorite things
• paper- cool as cucumber-swell soy by jillibean soup; white scraps
• colorbox- classic pigment cat's eyes set
• stampin' up ink- only orange
• wink of stella- clear

Front:

Inside:

It brightens my day when you stop by!

Spooktacular

This card is 4.75 x 3.25. A friend of mine asked for me to make a holiday/occasion set that she could give to her daughter's teachers. This is one of 6 cards. Here are the materials I used:

• spooktacular stamp set- Lawn Fawn
• spooktacular die cut set- Lawn Fawn
• paper- doodlebug design inc. (ghouls and goodies pack)
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• paper- bo bunny (clover dot)
• colorbox- violet
• versamagic- tea leaves
• fence border die cut- impression obsession
• wink of stella- green
• copic markers- YR14, YR15, YR68,E27, RV21, T1, T2, N3, N4, N10, Y11

Front:

Inside:

Have a spooktacular Halloween! 

Halloween Mini Set

This is my first set that I created on my own. It isn't perfect, but I like it! In fact, I like it so much that I think I will create another one for a different holiday or occasion. Here are the materials I used:

• Spooktacular stamp set by Lawn Fawn
• Spooktacular die set by Lawn Fawn
• Spiderweb die cut by Taylored Expressions
• K & Company (Halloween Whimsy-orange swirl and green glitter swirls paper)
• orange fibers (on box)
• bat embellishment
• flat mini magnets (to keep box closed)
• wink of stella- clear and green
• white liquid appliqué (ghost card)
• teeny tiny google eyes
• copic markers
• cat card: N1, N2, N3, RV32, T5, T7, YG23, YG25, V15
• bat card: T5, T7
• witch hat card: YG23, YG25, T10, Y19
• pumpkin card: N10, YR04, YR16, YR68, E57, E59 

cat card:

witch hat card:

bat card:

 

ghost card:

pumpkin card:

The box:

The box dimensions are 3.25 x 3.25 x 1.75. 

Happy early Halloween!!