HALLOWEEN CARDS

Halloween is one of my  favorite holidays to decorate and send out cards.  I don't get many trick or treaters, so I always do a little goodie bag with multiple pieces of candy.  Here are some cards we have created in classes over the last month or so.  I need to get them into the mail tomorrow, so enjoy!  I'm sure I cased these, so feel free to case them too.

 Witches' Brew DSP, Halloween Bash stamp set, washi tape and various punches.

 Witches' Brew DSP, Best of Halloween stamp set

 Halloween Hello stamp set, Modern Medley DSP

 Witches' Brew DSP, Halloween Bash stamp set and the Card Base Pop 'n Cut Die and Label Die.

Delightful Dozen stamp set

Hope you enjoy.  Now off to the mailbox!  Happy Halloween.

REMARKABLE BLOG TOUR - BEST OF AUTUMN

This month's "Best of 25" Blog Tour features Best of Autumn.  I'm really loving this stamp set.  So much variety.

 My first card uses the "rock and roll" technique to get 2 colors on the leaves.  You first ink the stamp with Tangerine Tango and then roll the edges of the stamp in Chocolate Chip.  Then stamp your image.  Each leaf will be unique.  I used the Sweater Weather DSP, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake cs.  The Happy Birthday is from Petite Pairs.

 My next card uses the Circle Card Thinlits.  These Big Shot dies are one of the best things since sliced bread.  I remember trying to make similar cards by measuring and cutting and marking with a pencil and cutting.  So labor intensive and now SO SIMPLE and FUN.  Again I used Tangerine Tango and Chocolate Chip cs along with Sweater Weather DSP.  We used the Aqua Painters with Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry and Chocolate Chip ink.to color the pumpkins.  The leaf again uses the "rock and roll" technique.  With this thinlit die you always cut the card first.  Then you can emboss like we did on the front flap with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  The Give Thanks was cut out using the banner die in the thinlit set.

My last card uses the Label Card Thinlits.  The cs is Real Red, Garden Green and Whisper White.  The DSP comes from the I Am Me DSP.  Here we put it on the front flap and then 3 chevrons from the Chevron Border Punch.  We used the Aqua Painters with Real Red and Garden Green ink and Black Stazon. The Birthday Greetings is from the Wetlands stamp set.

 I hope you have enjoyed my stamp set samples.  All of them were inspired by other great demos.  I hope you will be inspired by my samples and change them up to your liking.  Now hop on over to Susan Carlson and see what she has created using this Best of Autumn stamp set.  See you next month!  Here is a list of the other demos that are included in this blog tour.

Nancy Amato          http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson         http://www.stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis             http://www.thecardladies.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Lynn Embrey            http://www.possibilitiestamperstudio.com
Kathy Hamrick          http://www.countryroads.typepad.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Michele Reynolds      http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Sharon Tisdale          http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/coveredbridgesstamper/blog
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com 

REMARKABLE STAMP OF THE MONTH BLOG TOUR

It was a beautiful fall day here in Michigan.  Actually seasonally warm for this time of year.  The colors are beautiful too.  So I should have choose Harvest of Thanks stamp set, but instead my stamp set is Christmas Collections and the Christmas Ornament Punch.  A day like today doesn't make you think of Christmas.

I have two samples to share with you today.  Both use the Christmas Collections stamp set.  So quick and easy to whip up these cards and make great Christmas cards.

Smokey Slate, Bermuda Bay and Whisper White cs.  Winter Frost DSP stack, Silver 1/8" Ribbon and Bermuda Bay ink.  Sentiment is from the More Merry Messages stamp set.

This card didn't photograph very well.  The ornament on the left is Silver Metallic encore stamp pad and the ornament on the right is Gold Metallic encore stamp pad.  Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White cs.  Elegant Eggplant ink and the Silver 1/8" Ribbon.  The Elegant Eggplant is embossed with the Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing folder.  The sentiment stamp set is from Single Stamps offering and is Magical Season.

I hope you have enjoyed my two samples.  Both were inspired by other great demonstrators.  Now hop on over to Susan Carlson's blog to see what she has created.

If you get lost here are the other participating demonstrators in this blog tour.

Nancy Amato           http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson         http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis            http://www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler         http://www.conniestamps.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman        http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Audra Monk              http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com
Maria Pane               http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler                http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds     http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Pam Staples             http://www.sunnygirlscraps.com

Jeannette Swain       http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com

REMARKABLE BLOG TOUR - BEST OF HALLOWEEN

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. It is also the 2nd most decorated holiday.  I did a workshop for a friend the other day and she wanted a 6x6 Halloween page.  So here is the page I created.  I also made it so that someone could make it a 3x6 card.

I actually used a lot of items on this page.  Not only the Best of Halloween stamp set, but also Halloween Hello and Tags 4 You.  I thought they fit well together.  Also used the Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape and the Witches' Brew DSP.  The Tags 4 You stamp set coordinates with the Label Bracket Punch.  So simple and so quick.  To make the 3x6 card they just took the DSP and punched out the 3 stamped pieces.  Added a little washi tape and it was done.

Now onto the next blog which is Tamra Davis.  I'm sure she will have an awesome project for you.


If you get lost on the blog tour, click on any of the ones below.
Nancy Amato          http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis             http://www.thecardladies.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Lynn Embrey            http://www.possibilitiestamperstudio.com
Kathy Hamrick          http://www.countryroads.typepad.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman        http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Andi Potler                 http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds      http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Sharon Tisdale          http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/coveredbridgesstamper/blog
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com

REMARKABLE STAMP OF THE MONTH BLOG TOUR

This month I have choosen Magnificent Maple to display.  The weather in Michigan is feeling like fall and some of the leaves are starting to change colors.  Unfortunately, I only had time to make one sample so I hope you enjoy it.

Very simple card.  Tangerine Tango and Very Vanilla cs.  Sweater Weather DSP and the new 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon.  You can add some glimmer brads to add a little bling.

Now hop over to Susan Carlson's blog to see what she has created.  We are featuring 2 stamps this month - Magnificent Maple and Halloween Bash.

Nancy Amato           http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson         http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis            http://www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler         http://www.conniestamps.com
Danielle Denhardt    http://www.purrfectlycreative.com
Sherri Eddleblute      http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Crystal Kondo           http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh               http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci            http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman        http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Audra Monk              http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com
Maria Pane               http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler                http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds     http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Vicki Soni                  http://www.paperinkle.com
Pam Staples             http://www.sunnygirlscraps.com
Jeri St. John             https://jerrisgemtastics.blogspot.com
Jeannette Swain       http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com
Janet Wakeland        http://www.remarkablycreated.com

SEPTEMBER STAMP CAMP PROJECTS

Here is a peak of the 2 projects we will be making at the September 22nd Stamp Camp.  You have until September 6th to RSVP as I have to order product.

We will be making this BOO banner which is from the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  The banners are 5" x 7" blank canvas which you will spritz with Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black.  We will also use the Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit which makes this banner and frame a snap.

You will be able to hang this banner as it uses jute twine to hold it together.

The frame uses Witches Brew DSP and items from the Halloween Banner Accy Kit.  I got carried away with the glitter and have learned a better way to do it.  Glitter is NOT my friend, but it does add so much to a project.

Both of these projects you will customize to your creative ability.  This is my version and I know you will come up with many more. 

So join me on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 3 pm - 6 pm for Stamp Camp.  RSVP by September 6.  Cost is $30 and includes all the materials shown above.

SCHOOL BUS

Here in Michigan the kids don't start back to school until after Labor Day.  I made this card for a friend so her son could give it to his bus driver.  I did case others that I saw, but thought it turned out cute.

Well, soon the kids will be back in school and summer will be over.  Enjoy what days we have left.