As The Ink Dries

Googly Ghouls Haunted House

I was working on making some swap cards with the Googly Ghouls stamp set and you know how much I like using a grid pattern.  Today the little grid reminded me of a window so I took a break from making my swap cards to make a little haunted house.

I used the new Woodgrain embossing folder on Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock and distressed it even further with the Stampin' Standing block.   This little house is definitely in need of a paint job!    When you approached this house I am sure you felt a lot of eyeballs on you.  It is SO convenient that the googly eyes are adhesive backed. I am ready to order more Googlies! I cut a crooked little chimney following the chevron pattern from the embossing folder and also used it to add texture to the roof. 

Back to making swaps!  Have a Bootiful day and let me know if you need any supplies to make your own Haunted House!

 

From Butterflies to Bats

Yesterday I shared with you my little BOO frame and today I want to show you how I made the bats.  You will need the Elegant Butterfly punch, the circle punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, paper snips and some card stock.  I am making Baja Breeze bats so you can see the drawn lines a little easier.

Punch out an Elegant Butterfly.  

Here is roughly where I punched  using the circle punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

THe first punch is the hardest...

Continue on until you have completed punching along one edge of the wing.  Repeat on the other side.

Here's how I cut the ears.

Th first cut for the ears is straight down about 1/8" and then a slight angle cut to complete the ears.

Now you can go batty making bats!  If you need any of the supplies to make your own battalion of bats contact me and I would be happy to help!

Googly Ghouls Boo!

I know, I know it is only August and you don't even want to think about Halloween yet.  Please just bear with me and file away these ideas because before you know it, it will be October!  One of the sets that i really liked from the Holiday catalog is the Googly Ghouls set.  It is a super set at a really good price and who doesn't love some googly eyes!  Be sure to check out the adhesive backed Googlies!  Genius!  Really the bundles that Stampin'Up has put together are really quite the deal.Be sure to pay close attention to them.

Here's the first thing I made with the Googly Ghouls set.  I found this frame in my stamping stash and knew exactly what I wanted to make to fill it. This frame is going to be fun addition to my mantle.

Supplies
Stamps: Googly Ghouls, Wicked Cool
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper: Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Punches: Elegant Butterfly, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Big Shot: Typeet Alphabet Bigz
Extras: Googlies, 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Details,Rhinestones, red Sharpie

I cut the little ghouls out so they could hide among the letters.  

I love this new ribbon.  Are you wondering where it is in the Holiday catalog?  A friend of mine had to point it out to me!  Check out page 26 of the Holiday catalog.  It is an easy one to tie and I love me some stripes almost as much as I love polka dots!

Need a Holiday catalog?  Contact me if you don't have a Holiday catalog.  It is FULL of funtabulous stamps, dies, papers perfect for your Fall and Holiday crafting!

3 Cheers for You!

I should be showing you some cuteness from the Holiday (not so mini) Catalog since it is now available to order from but instead I am going to share another Happy Hour card!  Just imagine I am cheering the Holiday Catalog!

See the cute little scallop circle at the top of the card?  Well it is from the Holiday catalog so at least I have something new to show.  Seriously though that Holiday catalog is so jam packed with goodness that I swear I see new things everytime I look in it.  It is a dangerous one for sure!

Here' a liitle better view of the 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch (see pg 7 HC-Holiday Catalog).  Now as cute as this little scallop circle is, it does have a real purpose in being  on this card.

Yup, it is a little slider!  I was thinking that this would make a fun congratulations card to send my downline.   I just noticed how crooked the martini glass is!  Looks like too much cheering was going on when that one was stamped!   If you have ever thought about being a Stampin' Up demonstrator this might be the month to join in the fun.   This month there is a bootiful gift that you will receive when you sign up to become a demonstrator.  

You will receive this fun kit to make this adorable Howl-o-Ween Printer's Tray project.  In addition to being able to  customize your demonstrator starter kit you will receive this fun bonus project.    This offer is for August only so please contact me and I would be happy to talk to you about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Yes, I would love for you to be part of my team!

 

Last Chance for Reason to Smile

Today is the last day to order the Reason To Smile stamp set.   This stamp set has 7 stamps and it is only $5 when you place a $50 order. 

If the layout looks familiar it is because I seem to use it a lot.  

Stamps: Reason To Smile, Just Believe
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Lucky :imeade, Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Polka Dot Parade DSP, International Bazaar DSP
Punches: 2-1/2" Circle
Big Shot: Perfect polka Dot Folder, Perfect Pennants
Extras: Dazzling Diamonds glitter

If you would like to order your own Reason to Smile stamp set go to my online store.  Remember the stamp set is only available until  July 31st ,11;50 pm (MT)  and then like the month of July it will be gone!

 

CPC “International Bazaar” Cards & Folder – July Bonus Project!

I’m just loving the new Stampin’ Up! catalog and all of the great new stamp sets and accessories in it!  This packet of cards made using new stamps and accessories is fun to make and easy to assemble!  The folder holds four cards and envelopes and makes a great gift or class project!  You’ll need to make more then one set though, as you’ll want one for yourself!

This fun project comes to you designed by Laurie!  To get the instructions for Laurie’s project, just subscribe to July and meet one of the bonus project requirements of subscribing to two or more months in a row, putting the Craft Project Central badge on your blog, or referring a friend and when they subscribe, letting us know.

Cheers! It's Happy Hour!

Happy Hour stamp set that is!  Is it too early for a blue Martini?  Surely it is Happy Hour somewhere in the world!  It has been a bit of a struggle stamping around here and I am not sure why.  I am just hoping it ends soon!  Maybe a cocktail or 2 might help.

If I told you how long it took me to make this very simple card I think you would definitely suggest I drank a blue martini instead of stamping one!  

I filled in the drink with Crystal Effects and decided to glitz it up with some Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  I also wanted a little red pimento for the olive so my red Sharpie to the rescue!  

Stamps: Happy Hour
Ink: Marina Mist, Real Red and Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Big Shot: Perfect Pennants, Holiday Ornaments Framelit, Perfect Polka Dot folder
Punches: 1-3/4" circle punch
Extras:  Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, rhinestones, red Sharpie

You have less than a week to order the Reason to Smile set.  Go here  for all the details, a sample of this fun set and then go here to purchase it!

 

CPC Rag Tutu & Birthday Card!

Do you know a little girl that likes to dress up or has a birthday coming up?  Here is a cute little tutu that you can make along with a coordinating tutu birthday card!  Change the fabric colors and designs and you have a cute little tutu for other events and holidays too! 

This cute little project comes to you designed by Heidi!  To get the instructions for Heidi’s project, just subscribe to July!  

Sorry  I have been a little quiet the past few days.  It has been a bit of struggle getting anything made.  Don't ya hate it when that happens?   I will be posting again later today something I actually made!  I know, what a concept!  See ya again soon!

 

CPC Serene Silhouettes Masculine Card Set

I am excited to share with you the project I designed for Craft Project Central.   Yes, I actually made a manly card set!   

The tutorial includes instructions for the 3 cards and the box!  To receive the instructions for this project and 9 others projects all you need to do is subscribe to Craft Project Central for the month of July.  The cost for 10 projects is only $10!  It is a seriously great deal.  Lots of inspiration for a little price.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe!

CPC Savvy with 6″ x 6″ Sheets!

Ever wonder what you can do with those 6" x 6" pieces of Designer Series Paper that you have?  Well, this plethora of small projects will give you a great way to use up those 6" x 6" pieces in a fun and easy way, and you’ll be ready for lots of gift-giving! With eight sheets you can make them all – a Candy Bar Pocket, a Tall and Thin Milk Carton, a Gate Fold Card, an Open Top Box, a Tied Up Carousel of Treats, a Double Pocket Pouch, and a Cute Cone

This fun and very useful project comes to you designed by Julie!  To get the instructions for Julie’s project, just subscribe to July!