Welcome to the 31 Days of Halloween - DAY 15

 

For the better part of 2024, I have been anxiously trying to get to my Cloud backup, where I put ALL of my photos and digital stamps from my old laptop. We're talking pictures of family vacations, weddings, when my husband was alive; images from years of designing for teams on blogger; every scrapbook page I created on my own and at several scrap meets. I was frantic, not getting any response from the host except the message "we no longer support this version of...".

Just a month ago, I found a way to get in, and there everything was!! My most precious memories, a history of my growth as an artist, and all the images I collected and bought and received. And the first thing I did was buy a 128 GB flash drive. I am still in the process of copying EVERYTHING onto that drive. I don't think I can ever trust the cloud again...

My project today is a Design Team make for Halloween & Other Occasions All Year 'round.  I used an image from my "once lost but now found" inventory of digital images from Bugaboo Stamps. It's part of a series, and this one is called "the chosen one". I colored him with Copics and fussy-cut him out to place him into the scene, which is a cool and creepy  paper from Rucola Designs via Mischief Circus (from her Dead or Alive Series).

The paper is leftover from a DCWV stack, as well the assorted stickers. The spider web is a tiny piece of lace I cut off a larger piece. The crow is a silhouette from Google free clipart, and I printed my greeting in Algerian font.

I don't make a lot of Halloween cards as I don't send them out, but I often bring a handmade treat or gift to a neighbor during the holidays - any holidays!! LOL

Challenges I am Entering:

Shopping our Stash - Halloween

Try It on Tuesday - Halloween

 

Make My Monday - Kid-Friendly card

Two Old Bats Halloween - Halloween

Shades of Purple Color the Path of Positivity

The Path of Positivity has offered a series of color challenges this year. This month the focus is on SHADES OF PURPLE. This optional theme asks that most of the overall color scheme is some form of  purple. If you do follow this theme, you will have a chance to win the prize for the Most Inspirational Creation, a $12 gift certificate from A Day for Daisies, one of the guest sponsors this month.

My card today uses a digi image from another guest sponsor, Limited Runs. The image is called Cat in a Pumpkin. You don't need to follow the optional theme if you simply want to have a chance at the Random Draw prize of a $10 gift certificate from Limited Runs. 

You only need to follow the theme if you want a chance to win an additional sponsored prize of a $12 gift certificate from A Day for Daisies for the project chosen as Most Inspiring.

My cat is very happy. He has a sweet tooth and it seems that sweet tooth will be satisfied with all that candy he's collecting! I have fun handing out candy at Halloween. I make it into a game for the trick-or-treaters. I will buy a pumpkin and stab it with an ice pick (very Jason-like) until I have a bazillion holes in the pumpkin.

I also buy a box of full-sized candy bars and a big bag of Dum Dums, or any small lollipops. I color the tips of as many lollipops as there are candy bars. And the pops go into the pumpkin, adding the colored tipped ones. When the kids come trick-or-treating, they get to pull a lollipop. If there's NO colored tip, that is their treat. If they pull one with a colored tip, you should see their eyes light up when they receive a full-sized candy bar.

Crafters have the whole month to create (using the theme or not) and linking up their projects at the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog for their chance to win some awesome gift certificates from the sponsors. Anything goes as long as it is positive, encouraging or affirmative.

So let your Muse settle in and have fun!

Challenges I am Entering:
Colouring in Scrapland - Halloween
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Make My Challenge - Animals
Stamps + Fun = Creativity - Fall
Dragonfly Journeys - Happy Halloween
The Paper Players - Tic Tac Toe inspiration (2nd vertical column=patterned paper, pumpkin, orange)

Pick a Patterned Paper at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.

It's time for a new challenge at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog. It's time to show off your patterned papers (Choose from one or more of the following patterns for your main background paper(s): dots, stripes, plaids, chevrons, or diamonds).

I've created a hybrid card, using both hand-crafted and digital techniques. From Scribbles Designs, I used #829 Happy Halloween and #F96 Scary Cat (FREEBIE).  Before I printed my images, I digitally placed a piece of striped patterned paper from Decosse's Dynamite Doodle behind the Happy Halloween Wordart. I also fussy-cut the Scary Cat image, turning it from a black silhouette image to my "spooky see-through cat". After that, it was just a matter of layering the images with papers and adding some trim.

So if you're anything like me (paper hoarder), I'm sure you have everything you need to create an awesome project to link up to the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog. Hope to see you there!

Digital Images: Scribbles Designs #829 Happy Halloween and #F96 Scary Cat (FREEBIE)   

Digital Papers: DDD Brown from A Grungy Christmas Paper Kit, and 

DDD A Bountiful Harvest Stripes paper

Challenges I am Entering:

 2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything w/a Critter Goes

Crafty Animals - Anything Goes

Fabrika Fantasy - Autumn

Sunny Day Crafting - Anything Animals Goes

Anything Goes at the Outlawz Monday Greetings Challenge

Happy Halloween, crafters! Today I have two cards for you, as the Outlawz Greetings challenge has two awesome sponsors from which you can win free digis. My first card comes from Bugaboo. 

I am loving her new digital images, but to celebrate the holiday today, I used JJ Broomstick and made a spookalicious card. I really need to create for Halloween all year round, I love it so!

Challenges I am Entering:

My Time to Craft - Autumnal Colors or Halloween

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

The Outlawz second sponsor is Di's Digis. 

I got to play with a cute image called Shopping with Ellie to finish off my first acrylic album. I've been trying to use my stash, and all the papers and embellishments are leftovers from previous projects. That sentiment is one of my favorites.

Challenges I am Entering:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Crafting-with-Friends - Anything Goes

 Aud Sentiments - Cute & a Sentiment (what's cuter than a pink elephant, unless you've been drinking)

So that's my inspiration for you today. Don't forget to link up your card or project with the Outlawz Monday Greetings challenge! Have some safe fun today if you're celebrating!

'tis the Season to Use Orange and/or Black

It;s a color challenge this week at the Outlawz Monday Greetings, and those colors are perfect for the season - Orange and/or Black. The sponsor is Melonheadz

The image sheet I played with is called Bag of Bones. I used one of 12 images in the set!

I love Halloween, do you? Of course, I chose to create a Halloween card. You don't have to. All you have to do is create in Black and/or Orange. Just don't forget to link up to the Outlawz Greetings challenge for your chance to win prizes.

Happy crafting!

Challenges I am Entering:

Angies' Digital Stamps - Anything Goes w/optional Halloween

The Paper Players - Happy Halloween

Feelin' a Little Witchy

...at least in my card making!

 Here's another project using the September QKD release from Kathy Cyr called Witchy.

This time I used her on a Halloween card.  I used several layers of leftover patterned papers to create the backdrop for my image.  Coloring her with Copics, I fussy-cut her and placed her in a frame with a few circular stickers and a tree-shaped button.  The tree almost makes her larger-than-life, doesn't it?

Have you started making your Halloween cards yet?  I have a tidy little collection started.  I just can't seem to stop!!  I must be under a spell, a crafting spell!!

3-2-1 iT'S cHALLENGE tIME!!

Have you checked out the Forever Night Creepy Challenge Blog yet?  It celebrates Halloween all year long for crafters, cardmakers and artists.  And who doesn't love to play with a Halloween theme more often than once a year?!

This week's challenge has a 3-2-1 theme, meaning:
3 EMBELLISHMENTS,    2 IMAGES, and   1 SENTIMENT.
Our sponsor this week is Delicious Doodles, and I used a deliciously wicked-looking mad scientist digi image called SPARKLING CYANIDE.  Isn't he creepy?  He fits in perfectly with a creepy challenge!!

I made an easel card for this week, so I could show off both my images,
but I am getting ahead of myself.

Let me count my card down for you:

3 Embellishments include a FEATHER,
some SEQUINS
 and a BUTTON.

2 Images include Delicious Doodles Sparkling Cyanide,
as well as the lower border of mad scientist chemicals and such bubbling away,
a Queen Kat Designs stamp called Chemistry Set.
(You can see the button embellishment in this photo, too)

1 Sentiment from my computer

that I circle-punched and faux-stitched.

And there you have it, my card for the 3-2-1 Creepy Challenge on Forever Night Creepy Challenges Blog.  So, what are you brewing for the new year?  If it's crafting, go check out Delicious Doodles and while you're filling up your cart, don't forget to use your new images in the CHALLENGE this week!

Have fun, and remember to keep Halloween in your heart all year 'round!!  Like Scrooge, but not?!

First Forever Night Creepy Challenge of 2013

The first challenge of the New Year at Forever Night Creepy Challenge Blog has a Horror Movie theme, and I am honored to announce my new position as a Design Team member for Forever Night Creepy Challenges.  My card above uses a Queen Kat Designs stamped image from artist Che Gilson.  Can you guess the horror movie that inspired my card?
Think of her as a newlywed.  Think of her husband as a redhead.  Think BRIDE OF CHUCKY (personally I don't understand what she sees in Chucky, but there's no accounting for taste where matters of the heart are concerned).
I colored her with my trusty Copics, then cut her a frame with my Epic Six and the Scallop Ovals die from Nestabilities.  I added some fun embellishments onto patterned paper from the Seasonal Stack by DCWV.
The New Chllenge runs from January 4 until the 10th, and our first sponsor of the New Year is LIMITED RUNS.

For more information about our sponsor, as well as some awesomely dark inspiration, check out the BLOG and play for a chance to win!!

Ready for Some Spooky Fun?

This little ghost is!!!  He's even got his Vampire costume on, and his mom made him bring a flashlight for safety.  He's about to scare up some Halloween candy in yon village back there!

I used two Squigglefly digi images on today's card.  The "Ghost Vampire" is a digi by artist Denise Clemmensen.  It's a new release for October, and selling fast!!  I used my Copics to give him some Fall colors and adhered the bottom part onto the front piece of my card that I covered with leftover patterned paper.
The background digi image sets my Trick-or-Treating scene.  It's called Quaint Little Village by artist Gemma Mortlock.  I wanted Ghost Vampire to "steal the show" on my card, so instead of coloring the village with my usual modis operandi, I used a blending tool and a Kaleidoscope Green/Blue Ink Pad from Stampin Up to give it a touch of color.
I was going to make an easel card, but instead made a stair step card.  I just folded the front "step" at 1" and again at 1" to make the first mountain fold.  I then folded the back "step" in half and adhered my "Quaint Village" on the front side.
The only embellishment on my card is the little ghost in the left-handed corner.  I think the images speak for themselves!
This is my card for this week's Squigglefly Challenge, which has issued a fall-themed card challenge! "choose any or all of your favorite fall theme colors:  oranges, browns, yellows, rusty reds or olive greens OR pick a Fall theme--falling leaves, Thanksgiving, Pumpkins, Halloween...."
Obviously, my mind is still on Halloween, so...
Now it's your turn.  Use a Squigglefly digi image and a Fall theme and you could win a free digi!

Day 8 of QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop!  If you've come here from the QKD Main Blog, you are on the right track.  I hope you've enjoyed all the cards and projects using stamped images from the Queen's royal court of talented artists.  Today the theme of the Hop is PUMPKINS.

I had fun coloring and creating with another of Maigan Lynn's girls.  I colored the scene with Copics, then tore it and placed it onto an orange cardstock frame.  I wanted to carry the distressed look onto the card so I inked the edges of my card base.
I embellished my Halloween card with an extra pumpkin, some black brads and a stray feather from my junk drawer.
I like my card but it makes me sneeze. I'm allergic to cats and I think part of the allergy is psychological!!  Are you a cat person?  Most cats know I'm allergic and like to ignore me and lull me into thinking they'll leave me alone, then pounce on me when I'm relaxed and vulnerable!!  How do they know?!
It's time to hop along to Beth's Blog now.  Don't forget to leave some love before you go.  Hope you enjoyed your visit!!

October 8: Pumpkins

QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com

Pat (that's me)

Beth http://www.inkcoveredgirl.com/

Vikki http://qksc.blogspot.com

Sue http://cardandjewelrycorner.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://mytinylittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/

Emily http://emsmanythoughts.blogspot.com/

Kristi http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com

QKD STORE http://www.katstamps.com

Inspiration Blooms with QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop! If you've come here from  Beth's Blog you're on the right track.  If not, start at the QKD Main Blog, because we wouldn't want you to miss any of the fun! We are halfway through our thirteen days of Halloween fun and inspiration. Today the theme of the Hop is Flowers.

My card again uses the QKD stamped image from Charles Bristow called Voodoo Child.  I used the full image this time and framed it with Teal-colored glitter cardstock.
For my card base, I covered teal paper with this cool black diecut paper I found on the clearance rack at Marshall's.  I embellished the card with some teal webbing, black ribbon, jewels and these gorgeous black and gray flowers.
For more Halloween goodness, your next stop is at Janie's Blog.  Please leave a little love before you hop away!!  And if you get lost, below you'll find the Order of the Hop with links to all!

October 7: Flowers
QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com
Aletha http://ajsalternativecreativeendeavors.blogspot.com/
Vikki http://qksc.blogspot.com
Beth http://www.inkcoveredgirl.com/
Pat http://patacakespages.blogspot.com/
Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/
Stephanie L
Emily http://emsmanythoughts.blogspot.com/
Teresa http://mommameasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/
Kristi http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com
QKD STORE http://www.katstamps.com

Orange Theme for QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop! If you've come here from Tami's Blog, you're on the right track.  If not, don't miss out on the fun!  Start at the QKD Main Blog. From October 1-13, you'll see cards and projects using stamped images from the Queen's royal court of talented artists. Today the theme of the Hop is the color ORANGE!

Today I colored another fantastic stamped image from Maigan Lynn.  I love that Maigan sets the scene for you, so you don't have to worry about fussy-cutting your images.  Here my well-dressed witch is on her way to a Halloween party, where I'm sure she will enjoy more tricks than treats!
I placed my framed image onto an orange cardstock base.  I kept the design simple and clean by embellishing with black flourish rub-ons and a line of black adhesive-backed jewels.
So now it's time to wave goodbye as you hop along to JAMIE's Blog.  But before you go, please leave a little love!!

October 6: The Color Orange

QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com

Beth http://www.inkcoveredgirl.com/

Tami F http://teamgingerbread.blogspot.com

Pat http://patacakespages.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://mytinylittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

Emily http://emsmanythoughts.blogspot.com/

Vikki http://qksc.blogspot.com

Stephanie L 

Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/

Kristi http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com

QKD STORE http://www.katstamps.com

Day 5 of QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop! If you've come here from Miranda's Blog, you're on the right track.  If not, start at the QKD Main Blog, because we wouldn't want you to miss any of the fun! For the next thirteen days, you'll see cards and projects using stamped images from the Queen's royal court of talented artists. Today the theme of the Hop is Skeletons/Bones.

I used the perfect image to showcase the theme of BONES.  It's called Werewolf and is by artist Rosanna Castellino.  After coloring my images with my trusty Copics, I cut it out and framed it.  Before placing it on my card base, I covered the base with black netting.  I embellished the card with a black jeweled flourish and a silver heart stickers.  I did use a little Stickles on the image, but kept the card simple and clean to make the image pop in my layout.
Where's the BONES part of it. you may ask?  If you look in her left hand, you'll see what she is snacking on.  She always likes a little midnight snack before curling up and going to sleep, especially after a night out on the town, painting it red (with blood).  Mwahahahaha!!
Next on the QKD Hop is BETH.  Before you leave, don't forget to leave a little love!  Thanks for stopping by, and as always, keep crafting!

October 5: Skeletons/Bones
QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com
Miranda http://mirandascardcreations.blogspot.com/
Pat http://patacakespages.blogspot.com/
Beth http://inkcoveredgirl.com/
Vikki http://qksc.blogspot.com
Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/
Emily http://emsmanythoughts.blogspot.com/
Kristi http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com
QKD STORE http://www.katstamps.com

Squigglefly Sneak Peek Blog Hop

Psst!  For another Day of QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop, click HERE!!

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!

Squigglefly Challenge Blog

 KATHY

SHARON

Charlene

SHIRLEY

TAMMY

Debbie

ELIZABETH

Linda

PAT

Rhonda

Holly

Let's Get Spooky with QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop!  If you've come here from the QKD Main Blog, you are on the right track.  For the next thirteen days, you'll see cards and projects using stamped images from the Queen's royal court of talented artists.  Today we offer you a SPOOKY theme.

Here's my take on what SPOOKY is all about.
My card features Queen Kat Designs stamped image "Voodoo Child" by artist Charles Bristow.  After coloring her with Copics, I set her in a cemetery scene with the full moon behind her. Stickles, pearls and seed beads embellish my scene.
I don't know about you, but first, I would not walk through a spooky cemetery in the middle of the night, and second, if I met up with this sultry lady, I would run like the scared rabbit I am straight into my bed, with covers pulled over my head!!
For more stamps by the very talented Charles, check out the SHOPPE.  Hoppers get a special Halloween treat during these thirteen days: a fantastic discount!  Click on the picture in my sidebar to go straight to the SHoppe and, well, SHOP!!
Next on the hop meet BETH and see her lovely offering today.  And if you get lost, below is the Blog Hop order with links for you. Wouldn't want you to miss out on the fun and inspiration!!
Oh, please leave a little love before you hop away!!

October 4: Spooky!

QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com

Pat http://patacakespages.blogspot.com/

Beth http://www.inkcoveredgirl.com/

Vikki http://qksc.blogspot.com

Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/

Castle Playground http://castleplayground.blogspot.com

Stephanie L http://stephscreativechaos.blogspot.com/

Emily http://emsmanythoughts.blogspot.com/

Kristi http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com

QKD STORE http://www.katstamps.com

Day 3 of QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Good morning, crafters!  Today is Day Three of the Queen's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop. If you've come here from BETH's blog, you're on the right track.  If not, start your adventure at the QKD Main Blog, We have a fun line-up of cards to inspire you using the color purple, and you don't want to miss out on any of them!

My card today uses a lovely QKD stamped image from artist Maigan Lynn.  I colored my mermaid with Copics and framed it with a diecut lacy frame in purple.  A little Stickles in her hair gives it a bit of dimension.  Embellishments include a knotted ribbon, a stapled snip of same ribbon, and a handmade candy corn tag.
Now onto another great card at VIKKI's Blog (otherwise known as Queen Kat).  Before you leave, please leave a little love!  Enjoy your hop today!!

If you get lost, here's the Blog Hop Order:
October 3: The Color Purple
QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com
Beth http://www.inkcoveredgirl.com/
Pat http://patacakespages.blogspot.com/
Vikki http://qksc.blogspot.com
Sue http://cardandjewelrycorner.blogspot.com/
Teresa http://mommameasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/
Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/
WIS 2.0 http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com
Stephanie L http://stephscreativechaos.blogspot.com/
Maria http://riacreations.blogspot.com/
Emily http://emsmanythoughts.blogspot.com/
Kristi http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com
QKD STORE http://www.katstamps.com

Going Batty on Day 2 of QKD's 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop!  If you've come here from the QKD Main Blog, you are on the right track.  From October 1st through the 13th,  you'll see cards and projects using stamped images from the Queen's royal court of talented artists.  Today the theme of the Hop is BATS!
You can't miss the bat on my card, can you?!  This

weirdly cute Queen Kat Designs stamped image is a favorite of mine.  It's called "Vampire Bat Eye" by artist Nora Blansett.
I colored my bats with Copics, using Liquid Glass to put a little twinkle in their eyes.  Then I popped them onto an orange cardstock base, adding some black flourish rubons, the sentiment and a few jewels in the corner and on the bottom.  Simple design, as EYE wanted to let the images do the talking!

To show you how much fun this image has been to color and create with, I made a second card showcasing Vampire Bat Eye by Nora.  Here I used a piece of Neenah patterned paper with the quote, "One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions."
Keeping it simple again, I framed my Copic-colored image, added a couple lines of small jewels, and placed a diecut border along the side.  I embellished my border with a handmade flower.

This is such a fun image, I hope you'll take another look at it in the SHOPPE.  As a special enticement, during the Blog Hop, customers can snag a special discount.  Just click on the picture in my sidebar for your QKD Halloween treat!!

Next on the Blog Hop is BETH, but be sure to leave a little love before you hop along!!

October 2: Bats
QKD Blog
Miranda
Pat  That's Me!
Beth
Vikki
Jamie 
Janie
Stephanie L
Emily
QKD STORE

QKD Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Queen Kat Design's Thirteen Days of Halloween Blog Hop!  If you've come here from the QKD Main Blog, you are on the right track.  For the next thirteen days, you'll see cards and projects using stamped images from the Queen's royal court of talented artists.  Today the theme of the Hop is Steampunk or Skulls.  I decided to use the very first QKD stamp I ever received, called Bodice.  I paired it with another stamp I fell in love with called Gothic Necklace.

For this card, I used a cardstock base that was literally a full sheet of black paper full of holes.  I backed it with white cardstock and used Orange and Black Stickles in each hole for a little shimmer.
I colored Bodice with my Copics in Halloween colors and again used Stickles for some shine, then fussy-cut the image. It is framed with patterned paper stamped with the Gothic Necklace in black.  I put it all against a black background, stamping Gothic Necklace again, this time in white along the top.
I had a lot of fun bringing the necklace to life by adding short chains, pearls, Stickles and tiny beads.  A few skulls and some stars and my card is complete.  I love my Bodice stamp, and have used it timne after time, from Halloween to Christmas to Valentine's Day.  You can find it and other fabulous stamps HERE.
I hope you like my Hop offering.  Now it's time to hop on over to BETH's Blog where you'll find inspiration for the upcoming holiday.  Before you leave, don't forget to leave a little love!!

October 1: 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop Order
QKD Blog
Pat - That's Me!
Beth
Vikki
Janie
Emily
Kristi
QKD STORE

Candy War

 Today I have another Halloween card.  I decided to use another stamped image from artist Coriander Shea Detwiler, called Orc.

I like to celebrate halloween in a BIG way, with lots of decorations, handmade cards, special treats, bowlfuls of candy, and hopefully a day off!  So for this card I used a Queen Kat Designs stamp.  I decided to go, well, BIG!  I stamped the image several times and made an army of trick or treaters!!

I found some pieces of leftover patterned papers in my Halloween stash. I used the biggest piece in my background, and tore a piece of stitched paper for the "battle ground".  I fussy-cut the pieces of candy corn to make the "spoils of war".

I colored my Orcs with my Copics, keeping them all in different shades of green.  The sentiment was from a snag in the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby.

If a homeowner is brave enough to answer their call for candy, I think they'll bring in a great haul of treats, don't you?  Orc by Coriander Shea can be found this month in the QKD SHOPPE. along with more fun Halloween stamps.

BOO! said the Warrior ORC

...and if I met an Orc who said BOO to me, I would not want to stick around!  I saw ALL the Lord of the Rings movies.  Those Orcs were creepy.  But...
this little Orc doesn't seem very creepy, does he?  In fact, he looks a little, shh, don't let him hear... well...CUTE!

This Queen Kat Designs stamp is called ORC and is from artist Coriander Shea Detwilter.  I found some small leftover pieces of patterned papers that seemed to build a landscape of sorts for my little warrior.  I cut out some glittery clouds from another piece of patterned paper and popped a beautiful, flourish-y 3D Halloween sticker on my card.  Then I colored my image with Copics and adhered him onto the Halloween flourish.  I added an orange "BOO" sentiment label to finish off my card.

Do you like Halloween as much as I do?  Show off your love for this spooky holiday with a card using one of the many Halloween stamps, like ORC by Coriander Shea, offered at the SHOPPE!!