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Friday, October 5, 2012

Squigglefly Sneak Peek Blog Hop

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Good Morning, crafters! Welcome to the Squigglefly Sneak Peek Blog Hop!
Today the DT members are sharing with you sneak peeks of our release tomorrow over at the SQUIGGLEFLY STORE!
If you came here from LINDA's Blog, you are on the right track.  If you just happened along-make sure to go back and start at the beginning which is at the SQUIGGLEFLY CHALLENGE BLOG.
If you hop all the way through you will have several chances to win some prizes, get inspired, and have some fun!  One lucky hopper who comments on all the blogs will get FIVE Squigglefly digi's of his or her choice!

Today I am showcasing a soon-to-be-released digi image called Count Dracula Noah, by artist Cheryl Alger.  I love digi's because if you like this so much you have to have it before Halloween to make your project, it comes super fast, eight to your inbox!!
I used a sunburst design for the background of my card.  I cut a template to size, marking the lines first.  I kept the template pieced together, and one by one used each piece to cut out some Halloween patterned paper.  The first time I did this, I didn't leave the pieces together and it was like Humpty Dumpty -- I couldn't put the pieces back together again!!
Another hint when making this background design:  if there are words on the paper, make sure you place the template correctly so the words don't end up sideways or upside-down!

I printed Count Dracula Noah and colored him with my Copics, then fussy-cut him out and framed him with a large Autumn leaf.  I added shimmer to my card by using Stickles on his cape.  I embellished with a few foam stars in Halloween colors.
Now Noah is ready to sink his teeth into this year's Trick-or-Treating!!  uh, well, after he puts on some long pants!!!

Your next stop is Rhonda, but before you go, don't forget to leave a little love for your chance to win!!  As an added BONUS, leave me a comment on your favorite costume that you've worn, either as an adult or a kid, and I will choose a random hopper to send a little BLING to!!  Everyone likes bling, right?!

  The Blog Hop Order is below in case you get lost along the way.
Thank you for stopping by today and being part of our Squigglefly Sneak Peek Blog Hop.  Good luck and happy crafting!



29 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a darling project!! Love that image and your fun Fall design and colors!! :)

I would have to say that my fave Halloween costume as a child would be dressing up as a princess! :) LOL!! Thanks for the fun blog hop!

Tammy said...

Fabulous image and I love, love the background of assorted papers! Very clever.

Lisa Minckler said...

How fun is this! So much wonderful color and that perfect little vampire. :) Super job on the hop.
hugs,
Lisa xx

wannabcre8tive said...

This is so cute. I love the mix of Halloween papers. Great job.

luvmycards.blogspot.com said...

Pat what a great idea-I will have to try this for sure! You could use it for any theme right but how cool for that cutie Noah digital-a must have! Love it all-thanks for sharing~
Carolyn

Linda W. said...

What an awesome idea - I will definitely try this for any occasion card....thanks Pat! I love Count Dracula - had not seen a peek of him yet! And btw, I was always a tall ghost at Halloween because my sis and bros were all shorter than me. Alas, that has changed over the years.

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

Too cute, I love the way you put the papers in the background. Great job. I can't wait now to see all the new squigglefly images. Cheers, Holley

Shawna said...

This is so cute! Love all the different DP for the background.

Anonymous said...

Your card is tops, Pat! I love that background!! And the image is just too cute...when he puts his pants on {LOVE IT}! ;D

Crafting Vicky said...

Just love the technique for the background that you have used! I'm going to have to try it out!!! The image is just soooo cute!

Craftyhugs said...

Lol this card is cute. Put a smile on my face and made me look back on how my boys used to dress up as on Halloween. Bright and cute. Hugs sharon xxx

Holly Young said...

Such a cute card Pat! Your sunburst background is amazing and I so appreciate the tips on creating them! You picked such papers for it!

Pat said...

Thanks everyone!! I hope you are enjoying the hop. I got so many wonderful ideas to try from the DT today!

Elizabeth Hart said...

Love how you coordinated all your papers for little Count Dracula - so very cute!!

Vickie Kertz said...

Oh I love the papers you have put in the background. What a wonderful idea.

Snoopy said...

Fantastic card! I love the way you made the background and the papers you used.

Hugs,
Snoopy :D
Snoopy's Homemade Fun

Kathy Bradley said...

Count Dracula Noah is darling - he is the cutest little vampire ever!! I love the different DPs for the background. Your card is wonderful and adorable!

Melissa said...

Love what you did with that image! The bg paper makes him the star of the card!

debbie said...

this one just makes me smile

Charlene Mitchell said...

Pat, your starburst background is awesome! What a fantastic idea and so perfect to show off Noah! Great idea if you have so many fabulous papers that you can't decide on just one! Love the leaf behind him too - fabulous!

CherylP said...

Such a cute card! My favorite Halloween costume was a pumpkin. I w 8 months pregnant at the time so no stuffing needed. Lol

Unknown said...

Love the papers you have used with this image, so much makes me want to eat some candy, LOL xxxx

Nikki said...

Mmmm yummy papers and that cute sparkly cap I want one :)

Pat K said...

What a cute, cute, card! Love it!

Lawren said...

AWESOME! Love the background and his shimmery sleeves.

pickle said...

Love how you have done the background! Kerry x

Linda Osterwise, DT said...

Count Dracula is so cute - all kids love trying on their costumes before Halloween. Thanks for the tip on creating the background sunburst design. TFS.

Unknown said...

This is a stunning card- and I love the cute image.

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