30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 1 (Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge)

Good morning and Happy November!  The arrival of November means it's time for my annual 30 Day Gratitude challenge so for the next 30 days I'll be sharing a different gratitude card covering all sorts of themes.  One thing I've noticed is that I've done this challenge for several years and my stock of thank you cards is growing rapidly so this year I'm going to be focusing on actually mailing out more of these cards to help spread the love!  For today's card I decided to used this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge as the inspiration and since I was wrapping up Halloween projects recently I had the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set out and think this little scarecrow is oh so cute so I decided to go with a fall theme.

I started with Mint Macaron cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Soft Suede cardstock for the cardfront.  To the cardfront I started with the Goulish Grunge stamp set and stamped the brickwall image a couple of times using Soft Suede ink.  I had my Paper Pumpkin stamps out and this splatter stamp was in the very first kit in the program so I used that to add a couple of splatters in Rich Razzleberry ink.  Next I took my Gold Wink of Stella pen and added some gold splatter to the cardfront (hard to tell from the picture but it's nice and subtle in real life).

Next I added a strip of designer series paper from the Petals and Paisleys Speciality Designer Series Paper along the left side and punched a circle out of another pattern using the 2" Circle Punch.  The scarecrow was stamped using Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then colored in using Stampin' Write Markers using the colors from the DSP and then attached him to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The final touch was to add the greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set using Early Espresso ink.

I love the unique color combos used in the DSP, they are soft and fresh and while I wouldn't have thought to combine them they definitely work well together.  I also love how the Goulish Grunge stamp set is so versatile and can be used for lots of other things than just Halloween (keeping my fingers crossed this stamp set carries over to next year!!)  This is also a nice flat mailable card which is always good for mailing out quick greetings.

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

Enjoy!

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 2

Good morning and welcome back to day 2 of my 5 day's of Halloween/Fall treats.  I decided to go with a fall theme today and it all started when I saw the Booterscotch (Butterscotch) white chocolate M&Ms at the store and had to try them.  They're pretty tasty but very sweet so just a couple are enough (ensures I don't eat too many which is good!)  I had this glass jar in my studio from a previous project and thought it would be perfect to repurpose.

After cleaning and filling the jar I added a piece of designer series paper from the Petals and Paisleys Speciality Designer Series Paper that I cut into a circle to decorate the top.  I then cut a strip of DSP from the same package and matted it with Mint Macaron cardstock and wrapped it around the jar.

Next I used the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set and stamped this cute little scarecrow image and after coloring it in with Stampin' Write Markers I punched it out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and attached it to the jar with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add a piece of Delightful Dijon ribbon from the 3/8" Ribbon Trio Pack for a little flair.

I definitely did a little happy dance after finishing this treat, it's so cute.  Also, I love how quick and easy make cute treats can be so you can really impress without spending lots of time and money!!

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

Enjoy,

Diana

5 Days of Halloween/ Fall Treats: Day 1

Happy Monday!  I was able to have a wonderful weekend filled with baseball, running, stamping, and family, practically perfection!  I've been working on lots of Halloween treats for family and friends so while I get these ready to get in the mail to arrive before Halloween I decided to let this week be 5 Days of Halloween/Fall Treats and will be sharing a different one with you each day.  Today's treat was inspired by some blackberry candy corns I found in the bulk buy section of Wegman's (this purple candy is a perfect fun twist for Halloween).

I started with Elegant Eggplant cardstock and then added a piece of designer series paper from the Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper.  I used the 2"x8" cello bags to hold the candy so you can see it in all it's fun.  I used the Project Life Corner Rounder Punch to punch all the corners for rounded edges.

The tag uses Whisper White cardstock and I stamped the spiderwebs from the Spooky Fun stamp set using Basic Black ink and the Happy Halloween greeting is from the same stamp set and was stamped in Elegant Eggplant ink.  The final touch there was to add a strip of Rhinestones for a little bling!  I used fast fuse adhesive to attach the cello bag to the cardstock.

I'm really loving all the cookie cutter images in the Holiday catalog (both Cookie Cutter Halloween and the coordinating Christmas set since they both work with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch).  I stamped the mummy image using the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set on Whisper White cardstock using Basic Black ink and then punched it out with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and attached it to the treats with fast fuse adhesive.

This treat was super easy to make and you can fill this size cello bag with lots of different treats, both candy and non-candy.

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

Make sure to check back each day this week to find more fun treat ideas at you still have time to make for your little monsters. 

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Halloween Stamp Set Focus: Cookie Cutter Halloween

Happy Friday!  I was finally able to get the majority of our Halloween/Fall decorations up so it's finally starting to feel like fall has arrived (the cooler weather is helping also).  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog we're focusing on Halloween stamp sets, something I've been all over lately.  I participated in a card swap at the crafting retreat I attended recently so I thought I would share the card I made so swap since it fits the theme.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardbase and then used the same color for the cardfront (kind of like this tone on tone look).  On the cardfront I started by stamping the large spider web image from the Goulish Grunge stamp set in Smoky Slate ink and then used the same color to stamp the net image in the middle of the card but stamped off first so it was a little lighter.  Next I sponged around the edge of the cardfront with Smoky Slate ink so it stood out from the cardbase.

The greeting is from the Spooky Fun stamp set and was stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink and then accented with a Halloween Night Enamel Dot.  For the flags I used a piece of Halloween Night Speciality Designer Series Paper as well as a piece of the coordinating Halloween Night Designer Washi Tape.

For the main image I used the super cute Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set and coordinating Cookie Cutter punch (I love that there is both a Halloween/Fall set and Christmas stamp set that coordinate with this punch for double the fun!!)  For the swap I used all different Halloween images (in this picture it's Dracula) and it was stamped using Basic Black ink on Whisper White cardstock.  After punching him out I colored him in using Stampin' Write Markers before attaching him to the cardfront using dimensionals.

This card has lots of steps but nothing that took lots of time which is great when you're making multiples (in this case I made 25), plus this card is pretty flat so the post office will be happy.  I love the cute images in this stamp set and have had lots of fun using them on all sorts of projects, just the right size!  Make sure to check out the other Halloween cards the design team is sharing so you get get inspiration to get cracking on your Halloween projects (if they're not already done)!

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

Have a great weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Card Sketch SSINKCS38: Cookie Cutter Halloween

Happy Monday!  With all the crazy weekend weather our family plans were altered which resulted in some additional family time which is always welcome.  I also ran the Army 10 Miler yesterday which was really enjoyable.  With the start of the new week it's time for another challenge over on the SSINKspiration blog, this time it's a card sketch.  I'm still in full Halloween mode right now (I was able to get most of the decorations up in the house so it's definitely starting to feel festive around here) so it's only fitting that today's card is in the Halloween theme.

 

I started with Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the cardbase and then added a layer of Smoky Slate cardstock for the cardfront.  On that piece I stamped the spider web image from the Goulish Grunge stamp set using Smoky Slate ink and then sponged around the edge lightly with Smoky Slate ink.  Next I punched three circles using the 2" Circle Punch and the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I stamped the greeting on one of the circles using the Spooky Fun stamp set and Basic Black ink.  Next I tied some Pumpkin Pie baker's twine from the Halloween Night Baker's Twine pack and tied a bow.  For the stamped image I used the Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp set and coordinating Cookie Cutter Punch to cut out the skeleton and little treat bag and attached it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I'm having so much fun with this years Halloween products, the colors and images are so fun and easy to work with.  Make sure to check out the other design team creations based on the sketch for further inspiration and then play along and share what you create so we can all enjoy.

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

Enjoy!

Diana

Halloween Treat Class - Option Details Included, Sign up Now!

One of best parts of Halloween is all the tasty treats and I love giving out cute and fun items this time of year. If you want to do the same for all your little ghosts and goblins but don’t have the time, ideas, or supplies this class is for you. These projects will be perfect not just for kids, classes, teachers, coworkers, the mailman, etc. anyone you want to spread a little spooky holiday cheer! This will be open house style so come whenever works for your schedule and make the designs and quantities that you need.

 

Class will be Saturday, October 15 from 1-4PM.

 

Below are pictures of the treat options available, when you RSVP please be sure to include the quantity of each option you want to make.  Pricing detail for each option is also included in the picture.

 

 

 

Please note: no candy or treats will be provided, this is just providing the packaging and decorations but I will offer samples and suggestions so you can fill with the treats of your choice... (if you really want be proactive bring your treats with you and you can complete the treats in the studio) . 

Make one design, all four, whatever you want. Class pricing is based on which projects and the quantity you decided to make.  This class with definitely solve the problem of not having ideas or supplies and help you get a head start on all your packaging needs for the Holidays.

You need to RSVP (with payment) by October 6 to ensure I have all the supplies ready to go.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Diana