November Bombshell Blog Hop!!

Have you been hopping with the Bombshells? We love it when you do!!! Hopefully you just came from Sparkly Mary's BLOG. (did you remember to wish her a Happy Birthday?)  Also, did you check out the amazing T-Shirt Tutorial she posted yesterday?

So, this month for the Bombshell Hop we have a color challenge.  It consists of several shades of orange and a lovely blue.  I instantly thought of the Butterfly Queen when I saw the colors.  So happy I did, she is lovely in orange with sparkly blue rhinestones and shoes! 

I also used the month's challenge sketch to help me with the creative process and grabbed my Banner Sayings (ON SALE) for the sentiment.  It could not have come together more perfectly or easily!  Hope to see your creation in the forum or as part of one of the monthly challenges!!!

Your next stop on the Bombshell Hop is Kathi.  Be sure to leave her some love while you are there.  If you get lost, or haven't been hopping and want to, a complete list is below.


Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com
Laura: http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/
Mary G.: blog: http://www.mystampinhide-away.blogspot.com
Torrey: http://left-field-studio.blogspot.com/
Cheryl: http://inktrap.blogspot.com
Stempelintje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com/
Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com/
Celina Anthony: http://poniesandcrafts.blogspot.com
Paula: http://heyheypaula-heyheypaula.blogspot.com/
Milo: http://milolilja.net
Sparkly Mary (The Birthday Girl!): http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com/
Alex: http://paperandstring.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

Get Inky!

Alex

Sneak Peek - Designing Dreams

It is SNEAK PEEK time again! WOOO HOOO! SCACD has TWO new releases again this week!!  There are two new sets drawn by Elisabeth Bell exclusively for SCACD.  I get to share a sneak with you today.

Introducing Designing Dreams

After stamping this cutie and her friend, colored them up to match the Bo Bunny Ad Lib paper pack.  That great swirly leaf/vine is cut with a Memory Box Die, Savannah.

Now, there are some other sneak peeks today in addition to some the next couple of days before the release and BLOG HOP on Friday December 2.  You can see all the peeks on the store blog, Follow Your Heart.  There is also some BLOG CANDY being given away that you really should get in on!

Challenges:
Card Positioning Systems #246 - sketch, flipped 180

Get Inky!
Alex

Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls Challenge

It is time for a NEW challenge at Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls.  For the next two weeks it is a Repo the Genetic Opera vs Rocky Horror Picture Show.   Now, since I have never seen Repo the Genetic Opera, I was going to use the film poster/theme as inspiration.  Then, I started thinking 'fishnet' because of Tim Curry in Rocky Horror Picture Show and next thing I knew I was staring down at THIS.

So- a bit of a funny for you.  As I was working on putting this all together, my youngest son says "Mom, do you know that with those heavy eyebrows it looks kind of like a guy dressed like a girl?"  LOL!  Poor kiddo, he thought I messed up and when I shared that yes I did know and it was intentional he was very confused :)  His exact words were "soooooo,  you meant to have it look like a guy dressed up like a girl?"

I thought the patterned paper looked a bit like creepy old house wallpaper so turning the image into a photo and old blood splatters on the wall just seemed appropriate.


I hope you get the chance to play along with Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls!  I'd love to see where your brain takes you with this challenge.

Challenges:
Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls #6 - Repo the Genetic Opera vs The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Forever Night Challenges #18 - Distress/Grunge (a blood spattered wall is pretty grunged up isn't it?)

Get Inky!

Alex

Ready for some SALES!?!?!?

Time to do some shopping with absolutely FABULOUS deals from my FAVORITE places to shop!!!

SCACD- 

SCACD is having some yummy sales that runs today thru Cyber Monday the 28th!!!
So grab em while you can as quantities limited to stock on hand and products are already flying!!!

Here are some examples:

All quantities limited to stock on hand:
All NEW 6" x 6" paper pads on sale 15% OFF - HERE
All Embossing Folders 25% OFF - HERE
All Tonertex 25% OFF - HERE
Selected 2011 Spellbinders 15% OFF - HERE
Selected Flower Soft 20% OFF - HERE

Select Epiphany Craft Tools *ONLY* 15% OFF (accessories not included in sale) - HERE

BOMBSHELL STAMPS

It's Bombshell's Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale!

Receive 25% off your entire purchase from NOW through Monday, Nov. 28!

Just use coupon code "CYBR30" at check out!

 

SWEET PEA STAMPS

Take 10% OFF your entire purchase, even sale items!  Use coupon code: CYBERSALE

Now, get out of here and go shop from the comfort of your chair!!!  Don't worry, I won't tell anyone if you don't take a shower first.

Get Inky!

Alex

Being Thankful

In the US today is Thanksgiving Day.  Already there are so many commercials, adds, talk and such about Christmas shopping and all the frenzy associated with it.  It seems that our day to be thankful is being cut shorter and shorter.

I want to take just a minute and share  how blessed and thankful I am.  I have an amazing family that loves me and pretty much tolerates all my weirdness. They have encouraged me and ignored the stupid stuff.  The always welcome me home and I feel so very safe and loved to be exactly who I am with them.

I have my health and am more healthy and active now that I have been in some time.  Especially the active part.  For the is past year I have been learning just what I AM capable of with the help and encouragement of some wonderful friends.  I not only started running, something I wanted to do, with a friend.  But I then went on to complete a half marathon and then a FULL marathon.  I actually went 26.2 miles.  I also went a LOT of miles getting ready to go the 26.2 miles and a lot of people covered those miles with me.  I could get all mushy and name names, but it wouldn't mean much to any of you.  I just KNOW that there are people in my life that have changed me for the better.  They help me be a better person just for being around them.

Lastly, I am thankful for all of the people I have met and call friends through the crafting and art community.  You are all amazing.  Some of you I 'stalk' because you wow and inspire me.  Some of you are true friends I have not yet me in person.  You are all a blessing in my life.

I hope you take just a moment to think about all you have to be thankful for.  It is very easy to get caught up in the things that aren't perfect and the holiday rush, but just ten minutes of reflection on all the blessings is a great way to find inner peace.

Get Inky!

Alex

No waiting for Friday!!

Sweet Pea Stamps is having a HUGE full sheet sale on stamps and you don't have to wait until Friday to get them!!!  No lines, no 3 am (unless you want to) none of that and the deals are still fabulous!

This image is Spring Luna by ching chou kuik.  She can be found on Plate #30.

Currently all plates from 1 - 126 are 40% off!!! This is THE TIME to stock up on any images you have been wanting, or look for a few more you didn't know you needed!

Also available are holiday sale pages of single stamps, prices are as low as 40% off!

And fill those stamping buddy stockings with some gorgeous stamps with our 20 stamp grab bag for only $22.50!!!! Where else could you spend less than two dollars for a Sweet gift?? But hurry as supplies are quickly flying out the door!

Get Inky!

Alex

Butterfly Dreams

This gorgeous image from the Reflections Fantasy set is named Butterfly Dreams.  Isn't her dress amazing?!?

The background paper is from the Bo Bunny Zoology pack.  Great papers and colors in the pack.  I used Viva Decor Pearl Pen in bronze to create the bodies for the larger butterflies.  I hope you have checked out this entire release.  There are some amazing images!

Get Inky!

Alex

Masquerade

I hope you have had the opportunity to see all of the creations by the DT for the newest release from SCACD.  This lovely lady is from Reflections Fantasy and called Masquerade.

When creating this card, I did something I rarely do and colored the image with no specific papers or plan.  I know, out on a limb for me.  However, when I went looking through paper, I remembered I have this fabulous Prima Printery paper pad.  Perfect for the Victorian type feel from the fairy.  A little cutting, a little layering some glue and VIOLA!  She is ready for the Fairy Masquerade Ball!

Challenges:
I <3 to Stamp - Nov Sketch
Flutter By Wednesday #180- Open
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Fairies

Get Inky!

Alex

Release Day and a BLOG HOP!!

Today is the day you have been anxiously waiting for! The release of two new collections of images from SCACD!!  Reflections Yesteryear and Reflections Fantasy.  They are both stunning and each collection, if purchased in full, comes with a bonus free image!  In addition, yep I said addition, there is more!!, two 'Just Because' images are being released.  Carolyn's Bonsai and The Topiary. 

I hope that you have enjoyed all the wonderful creations so far along the hop.  If you are hopping with us you will have just come from Dianne's BLOG.  If you visited me on your own, thank you!!!  There is a complete list of hop participants on the store BLOG Follow Your Heart so you can check them all out, there is some truly stunning work you don't want to miss.


I am excited to share with you today, from the Reflections Fantasy, Her Caged Heart.  The minute I stamped this image, I fell in love.  It is sweet and a teeny tiny melancholy all at the same time. 

I used paper from the Authentique - Journey paper pad.  The lovely blues and greys, especially with the floral pattern, were a perfect compliment to this image.

I used my Copic Spica glitter pens to color the cage gold and to add a touch of shimmer to the flowers on her dress.

These new stamps are available now at SCACD or for those of you who are international, from at Quixotic Paperie.While you are already shopping at SCACD, be certain to check out all the new items in the store as well as the fabulous sales!  If you order $100 or more, your domestic shipping is free, so load up and get just products for that $!!!  :).

If you are not yet convinced how much you need these new release images, or if you just want the inspiration from all the talented DT, please continue on the hop.  Your next stop is our newest DT member, Donalda's BLOG.  She is super talented, so please leave her some love after you are finished picking you jaw up off the floor.

Get Inky!

Alex

Last Day for the SNEAK PEEKS and BLOG CANDY!

Today is the last day for the SNEAK PEEKS and the BLOG CANDY on Follow Your Heart, the store blog for SCACD.  Tomorrow is the BLOG HOP with all of the wonderful images from the release, including a couple you haven't seen!!!

Run and see the sneaks right now, and enter for the candy if you haven't already.  Here is a sneak sneak peek of what you will see created by Lorraine....

You really want to see it all.  I promise!!!

Get Inky!
Alex

Precious

Conie Fong is the spotlight artist of the week at Sweet Pea Stamps.  It was super fun to use her design image Precious.  Isn't she the cutest ever?

I loved adding the touch of shimmer to her wings.  It was fun to think of a fairy child and them having a teddy bear of their own too.

Get Inky!

Alex

Sneak Peek - The Topiary

It is SNEAK PEEK time again! WOOO HOOO! SCACD has TWO new releases this week. Reflections Fantasy and Reflections Yesteryear.  There are also two 'Just Because' images being released and I get to sneak peek one of those for you.

Introducing The Topiary

I have added some sparkle to the butterflies with the Spica Glitter pens and they shimmer nicely. I wish you could see it better in this photo!  That great black and white paper is from the Kaisercraft Chapter 1 paper pack.

Now, there are some other sneak peeks today in addition to some the next couple of days before the release on November 18.  You can see all the peeks on the store blog, Follow Your Heart.  You just might find some information on BLOG CANDY as well, just sayin'.....

Get Inky!

Alex

Ready for the Holidays

Most of you that visit my blog very often know that Spyder, from the Little Acorns Set, is one of my favorite images.  I decided to dress him up for Christmas so you can see how he can be used year round!

After coloring him in Christmas colors, I used Polar White Flowersoft to put a fur edging on his hat.  The spider is replaced with a snowflake.  Now he is one of Santa's Elves!  I also used the Polar White Flowersoft and snowflake punches on the swirls as decoration and to continue the snowy feel.

Tip- the swirls weren't exactly the shapes I wanted, so I did some trimming and piecing to them until I felt they were just right.  Don't be afraid to change things up and make them work for you.

As an added bonus, the Little Acorns Set and stamps are currently 25% off at SCACD


Challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday #138 - Punch It
Rouge Red Head Designs - 1 designer paper
Totally Gorjuss #106 - Christmas Traditions
Wags & Whiskers #67 - Christmas Themed
Craft Your Passion #84 - Let It Snow
Delightful Challenges - Snowflakes
Tip Top Tuesday #59 - Anything Goes Christmas
Pile It On #46 - Traditional Christmas

Get Inky!

Alex

Happy Town

SCACD is open again and ready for you to shop your heart out!  I know Susana has all kinds of FABULOUS things for you to purchase when you shop. 

This image is Happy Town from the newly released Street Views drawn by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD.  This set is absolutely fun and fabulous!  I used the Bo Bunny Blitzen paper pad and a friend's fabulous handwritting to turn it into a Holiday Greeting Card.

I want to take just a minute and say THANK YOU to Susana, the owner of SCACD.  She is an absolutely amazing lady.  A blast to work for and the customer service I have experienced shopping at her store, long before being part of the DT, is amazing.  I hope you have all had the chance to experience what I mean.  I promise, if she has something you want, buy it and love the service you get, as well as the products. 

Get Inky!

Alex

Anne

This lovely lass is Anne by Terra Bidlespacher and she is on plate #182 with three other cuties.

I just knew that as a bit of a pirate she needed to have a touch of red and that a background with script was appropriate.  Doesn't she just look like she is enjoying a bit of relaxation on the beach?  That sounds pretty wonderful to me right about now as well.

Get Inky!

Alex

Bombshell Party Challenges

There is a PARTY going on at the Bombshell Forum with challenges and PRIZES!  This is my entry into the 'Howl at the Moon' challenge.

I used the Bombshell Angel stamp and created a nighttime beach scene for her.  Hope you come play in the challenges.  I'd love to see what you create!

Get Inky!

Alex

Sass and Swagger

Yep- just a teeny, tiny touch of Sass and Swagger.  Ok, a LOT of Sass and Swagger.  This image is one of the Classic Retro Crew from the new release drawn by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD.  Her name is, yep you guessed it, Sass and Swagger.

I couldn't resist completely glamming her up.  Her earrings, blouse and shoes are all done using Tonertex and the gold foil.  The design on the strip is also done using the gold foil, but with the Clearsnap Double-Sided Adhesive.  I just love playing with this stuff.

The card was created using this week's sketch from Cute Card Thursday. 

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #188 - Sketch
Kaboodle Doodles #91 - Sassy Girls

Get Inky!

Alex

Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls

There is a challenge for you for the next two weeks at Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls.  Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to create something inspired by "Kids are Scary".  Scary kids films or scary films with kids in it.

I decided to go with every single Disney villain in every single kids movie they make.  I mean seriously?  They all have to be that evil and scary?  I am surprised kids everywhere don't have nightmares about cartoon ladies with boobs hanging out chasing them all over town.  Think about it.....



Challenges:
Corrosive Challenge #136 - With a Flourish
Beyond the Burtonesque Dolls -Kids are Scary


SPECIAL NOTICE - Sweet Pea Stamps is having a sale, today only, until 6pm eastern time with 35% off everything!!!

Get Inky!

Alex

Bombshell Party Time!

October 21 - November 1 the Bombshell Forum is having a re-launch party with lots of games, challenges and things to win!  You really MUST participate because you know you want this stuff!!!  :)

I am taking part in the scavenger hunt and for the hunt you need to look for The Bombshell Senora Muerta logo....there are prizes to be won for those who spot the most logos- you need to email Katie at thecelticwitch@googlemail.com with the address of the blog and the date of the post where you found the logo.

Be certain to head to the Bombshell BLOG  -here- or the Forum -here- for more details.

See you at the party!

Alex

31 Days of Halloween - Day 31

I am so sad.  Today should be the happiest day of the year for me because it is HALLOWEEN, but instead I am here thinking it is my last day of blog hosting with all you lovely people.  caw, caw...... : -(.  I am very happy that Alex decided for her final 31 Days creation she would feature ME.

The great thing about this is she could also accomidate her other wish for the final day and use a Smeared Ink image since this is all put on by the Smeared and Smudged Forum.  Alex tells me it is a wonderful place to hang out filled with super nice and creative people.  Yep, no animals allowed, well except for the Dragon, but how can you say no to a dragon?

This tag has the Raven image from the Quoth the Raven set.  The background is a combination of Glimmer Mist with a screen and distress inks.  The gauze is actually some of the Magic Mesh linen weave in white and then inked up with a combination of distress inks and copics.

Challenges:
Crafting When We Can- Halloween or anything but a card
Scrappy Frogs - Something that Flies


I really hope you have all enjoyed the 31 Days of Halloween.  Perhaps you have even found a couple of blogs you want to check on periodically to see what they have cooked up.

Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 30

Almost done, nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!  Alex couldn't let it end without at least one more tag.  Even better, she found a challenge and tried a new technique!!!

This is done with a technique from Tim Holtz (Alex says he is THE MAN, but whatever, I just think he is some dude who likes to get inky too and she REALLY wants his play room ).  The technique is called "Perfect Distress" and you can see Tim Holtz demonstrate it here

Perfect Distress by Tim Holtz

Much to her dismay, Alex realized that she did not own any Perfect Pearls. GASP! I KNOW!!!  Fortunately she has some pretty amazing friends who do and let her use them. 

This tag is all about the technique and the bats. Alex just knew the bats would look great all shimmery. They really do. Here is a better picture of the shimmer.

I know, even I have to admit it is pretty fabulous. The other thing is that the shimmer is not rubbing off so my feathers, and dignity, are safe!

Challenges:
Grungy Monday 24 - Perfect Distress
Simply Betty Stamps 12 Days of Halloween - Day 12 / Bats

Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 29

Day 29- only a couple of days left.  It looks like Alex is going to actually pull this off again this year, but I don't think she can make all the other things she was thinking.  I know from all the mumbling and muttering that there are many more ideas in her head waiting to be reality.  I don't think Halloween is going to be over for Alex after the 31st.

Alex was working to get this Halloween Fairy finished for the Delicious Doodles Challenge Blog as part of the DT, but her brain just isn't so great at those time zone things and she missed it. However, no reason not to still share it here and tell you about the challenge...

The fairy has the hair Alex wanted in high school.  I mean REALLY wanted.  Alex wanted to have 'Berlin hair' more than anything, but wasn't allowed.  Looks pretty rockin' on the Halloween Fairy though doesn't it?

This is also for the Simply Betty Stamps 12 Days of Halloween challenge for day 7 - Seven Pumpkins Glowing.  I know, there are 8, but Alex said it was ok, as long as there were at least 7.  She and I had a lengthy discussion about this, but since I am looking at 'the cage' in a couple days I decided not to push too hard.

Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 28 - SCACD NEW RELEASE!!!

TODAY is THE DAY! What day you ask? Well it is the day of the SCACD New Release! I am super excited to share these with you. At first I was a bit nervous when I heard Alex cackling giggling while creating.    Now I have seen them, however, I understand why.

If you have been hopping along for the release, you should have come from Elaine's BLOG.  If you are here for the 31 Days of Halloween, trust me, this IS the post you are looking for (you caught the Star Wars reference right?).  You might want to join the SCACD release hop too to see some more amazing creations.  The full list can be found on the store blog here.

First  up is a card created using the one of the new Street View stamps.  This one is called Couture Avenue.  Obviously, Alex is not the most refined person you will ever meet.  She actually had to look up Couture in the dictionary.  Not that it did her much good because all she could see when she looked at this image was the stamp store.  Talk about art imitating life....

Yes- that is Viva Decor Pearl Pen in yellow in the flower centers and around the edge.  The Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram was used to make the lamp lights glow.  We wouldn't want anyone getting lost on the way to the stamp store.

Next is Witchy Woman from the Classic Retro Crew.  (told you 31 Day people it was the right place!)

 Such a fun, happy and welcoming image that a 'Welcome to the Neighborhood' card just seemed perfect.  The background paper is from the Best Creations Happy Haunting paper pack.  A fabulous pack BTW.

Next thing you know, the cackling started.  Alex decided to decorate the inside of the card as well.  Just to be certain she got her point across.  So much for fun, happy and welcoming.....

Poor Victoria Case who drew these images exclusively for SCACD is probably horrified.  I hope she forgives Alex.  If not, it wasn't my idea so don't hate the messenger.

Now- hop along to Kim's BLOG to see what amazing thing she has created with this release.

Just a reminder to all our international friends can purchase these fab stamps at Quixotic Paperie

Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 27

Welcome, welcome!  So lovely to have you join me again today!  I am getting a bit concerned about Alex.  She has been working on tomorrow's items and there is much giggling and cackling coming from the crap craft area.  I am almost scared to see what she has for us.  However, today's is great fun!

This tag has one of the super fun Grumpies from Smeared Ink.  The Grumpies always make Alex laugh.  This little guy is the Frankenstein Grumpie from the Creepy Li'l Grumpies set.  The set comes with all these fun sentiments too. 

Some days don't you just want to look at someone and actually SAY that?  There are plenty of others to chose from as well and Alex tells me they are just as entertaining.  If the giggling is any indication, they certainly must be.

Be certain you come by tomorrow to see what Alex has cooked up for the New Release showcase for SCACD.  I can only imagine what her twisted mind has done with all the strange sounds I am hearing.  Until then, she asked me to remind you, (I'm doing it, I'm doing ii, CAW!!!) to check out the sneak peeks and enter for the blog candy HERE.

Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 26 - BOMBSHELL HOP!

Let's go to the hop, let's go to hop, everybody hop...

WAIT!  Please don't leave, I will stop singing.  I am just soooooooooooooo excited that I get to host on the day of the Bombshell Hop for October!  CAW, CAW!!!   The theme this month is A Very Skelly Halloween.  So, Halloween, but include a skull or skeleton someplace.   I hope you are already on the hop and came from Cheryl's Blog, but if not, be certain you catch ALL of the creations!

Can you tell what it is?  Can you?  Ok- I'll show you

It is a lovely little coffin with the cute winged skull from Dead Necessities on the front.  But WAIT, that's not all....

Inside is even more, more great and wonderful goodness.  A super surprise, just for fun.

First, a collapsable board.  What for you ask?  Well let me give you a little hint, in pictures

Yes, it is Tic-Tac-Toe Bombshell style!  The pieces are the rose from the Alter Skulls set and the skull from the Sugar Skulls set. 

How much more fun could a Halloween loving gal, and crow, have!  Now, I really need to go play a game and show Alex who is boss.  You need to continue on and hop on over to Kelli's Blog.  Be certain to leave her some love while you are there!

Here is the complete list in case you get lost along the way!




Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com
Mary G.: http://www.mystampinhide-away.blogspot.com
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com
Cheryl: http://inktrap.blogspot.com
Alex: http://www.paperandstring.blogspot.com/
Kelli: http://cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/
Torrey: http://left-field-studio.blogspot.com/
Meredith: http://www.papercanteen.com
Paula: http://heyheypaula-heyheypaula.blogspot.com/
Milo: http://milolilja.net
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Sparkly Mary: http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com/
Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com


Challenges:

Ribbon Carousel RCC26 - Halloween
Gingerloft - Halloween
Simply Betty Stamps - Day 4

Get Inky!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 25

Oh my, Alex went crazy today!!!  and by crazy I mean crazy fabulous!!!  I can't wait for you to see this one!

This is Moaning Moira by Kraftin' Kimmie available at SCACD.  It is even on sale!  That rockin' background paper is part of the Authentique Glowing paper pack.  The bat was made with a mold and the Viva Decor Crystal Effects then painted to coordinate and accented with the metallic rub-ons.

While you are out and about checking out the other bloggers' creations for 31 Days of Halloween, swing by the SCACD store blog HERE to get a sneak peek and the upcoming release and a chance for some fabulous blog candy!

Challenges:
Hooked on Craft #10 - Something Spooky
Dream Valley Challenges #18 - Halloween


Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 24

Good Monday morning!!  WAIT- don't you throw something at me too!  Alex already did that.  Apparently Monday mornings are not good.  Who knew?  Especially when I get to start me day sharing this wonderful tag with all of you!

The image on this tag is a stamp called Haunted House by Memory Box.   Alex played with inks and a sponge to create the scene around it.  She is really into playing with that stuff right now.  You all are probably bored out of your minds, but I just can't get her away from them.  Honestly, I haven't been trying too hard.  When she is playing with them she smiles and doesn't throw anything at me.


Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 23

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me,...

Not really, but when I saw what Alex had for us today I couldn't help but break out in song and really, if it is going to be anyone's imaginary birthday, it will be mine.  (presents you know)

This is a birthday card created using a sentiment stamp from Sweet Pea Stamps and Jack Skellington from Simply Betty Stamps.  The wonderful background paper is from the Echo Park Apothecary Emporium.  Just a bit of fun in black and white, well and technically grey.


Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 22

I am so very sad.  There are only 9 more days in this lovely month of Halloween.  I so enjoy being out of my cage more often.  Perhaps if I behave well Alex will let me out more.  Who am I kidding?  I can't behave well for 9 whole days in a row!

How about we move on to today's Halloween offering from Alex?  Once again, silly girl went cute.

I will forgive her this time thought because it is the wonderful Witch Betty from Simply Betty Stamps. SOME cute is allowed, just not 100% of the time.  She is also still on my good side because of yesterday's creation, CAW!

Now you all probably think Alex was super tricky and did the paper piecing thing.  Nope, she just colored the outfit to match the paper.  Ok, even I will admit that was almost a tricky thing, just now as tricky.  That fun background paper is from the Best Creations Happy Haunting paper pack.  I am going to be so sad when Alex runs out her Halloween papers......

Sorry, had to pick myself up off the floor from laughing.  I crack myself up, like Alex could EVER run out of any kind of papers, let alone Halloween!  Hee, hee!!  Speeking of paper, as we are, don't forget to enter for the BLOG Candy here I get to give away.

Happy Halloween!
Edgar

31 Days of Halloween - Day 21

CAW, CAW!  Caw, caw, cawcawcawacaw CAW!  Oh wait- sorry, I got so excited and just carried away.  English Edgar, English. You will see what got me all wound up though and completely understand.

Today is Smeared Ink Day for the 31 Days of Halloween.  In addition Alex saw a challenge for a Poe inspired/Raven item and this tag was created.  The raven and skull are both from the Smeared Ink Quoth the Raven set.

Challenges:
Gingersnap Creations #123 - Ravens

Happy Halloween!
Edgar