Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #349: Tags Tags Tags

Good morning!

I've just been itching to start decorating for Halloween but the kiddo says I have to wait until October (ugh!) so I'm embracing my excitement for Halloween  in this weeks card for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge.  I decided to mix a little new with a little old products to create this card.

For this card I used Basic Gray cardstock for the cardbase and then added Cajun Craze cardstock as the mat for the cardfront that uses Magic in this Night Designer Series Paper.  I added another pattern of the DSP as a belly band around the center and matted it with Pretty Peacock cardstock.

For the greeting I used the Tags, Tags, Tags stamp and stamped the greeting in Basic Black on Basic Gray cardstock and then cut it out with the Trio of Tags Dies.  To attach the greeting I tied it on with a piece of the Metallic Mesh Ribbon.

To finish off the card I added several little bats that I cut out of Blackberry Bliss and Pretty Peacock cardstock and the Halloween Magic Dies as well as adding several Iridescent Pearls for the little bling.

I absolutely love how this card turned out, this DSP has some great color combinations that I wouldn't normally consider for Halloween but the end result is really classy.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love to see what you create using this inspiration.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Tags Tags Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150508]	Trio Of Tags Dies [150667]	Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517]	Halloween Magic Dies [153565]	Metallic Mesh Ribbon [153550]
Iridescent Pearls [153549]	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana 

Candy Corn Inspired Halloween Greetings: Tags, Tags, Tags

Good morning!

One of my favorite things about Halloween in the candy, shocker I know, and in particular Candy Corn (one of my all time favorites!!)  Given that this candy treat is really only available, readily, one time a year I decided to take inspiration from the candy for this yummy card.

I started with Daffodil Delight cardstock for the cardbase and then added Basic Black cardstock as the mat for the Pumpkin Pie cardfront.  The cardfront was embossed with the Stylish Scrolls Embossing Folder and then sponged with Pumpkin Pie ink.  Then I added  a strip of the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper that was matted with Whisper White cardstock along the left side of the card.

For the main stamped image I used the new Tags, Tags, Tags stamp set and stamped the Halloween greeting using Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the coordinating Trio of Tags Dies (remember, you can save 10% by purchasing both the stamp set and dies as a bundle).  To make the candy corn look I used my Blender Pen and the Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie ink to lightly blend the colors for that classic look.  I used Basic Black dimensionals to attach the greeting to the cardfront and finished it off with a knot using the Basic Black 3/8" Scalloped Edge Ribbon.

There is a tag sample in the Holiday catalog that makes this tag using the same look and it's just so fun and screams Halloween.  I really could just eat this up, and save all the calories!!

Below are easy ordering links for products used on today's card:

Product List

Tags Tags Tags Bundle (En) [153042]	Monster Bash Designer Series Paper [150447]	Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder [150665]	Basic Black 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Edge Ribbon [150449]	Blender Pens [102845]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]	Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack [150893]
Stamping Sponges [141337]

Enjoy,

Diana