Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Playful Ghosts Halloween Card

Fall/Halloween cards are one of my favorite to create!  Summertime is my ultimate favorite season, but who can resist all the pretty colors of Fall!

I created this card, as a Design Team Member, for...

Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #657.



A fun sketch which was perfect for a Halloween card!

For my "Boo" card, I used Stampin' Up! Scenic Pumpkin Patch & Playful Ghosts Stamp Sets, Stylish Shapes & Countryside Corners Dies along with Halloween Spells DSP and of course Wink of Stella.

My card base is from the Halloween Memories Two-Tone Cardstock.  This cardstock is not as sturdy as Basic White, but still makes a fun card!

Basic White is the next layer, with Halloween Spells DSP and adhered on the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Isn't this DSP cool?

The 2nd & 3rd largest dies from the Countryside Corners Dies were used for the focal image.

On the smaller Basic White die cut, I started by stamping the pumpkins and stems along the bottom (from Scenic Pumpkin Patch Stamp Set), using Calypso Coral & Garden Green inks.  I also stamped portions of the fence on each side of the pumpkins with Pebbled Path ink.

The mask was created by die cutting a small circle using Stylish Shapes Dies, using a piece of printer paper.  The circle die cut was placed over where I wanted the moon to be.  Using a Blending Brush and Memento ink, added color randomly darker and lighter over 3/4 of the cardstock.

For the bottom portion (where the pumpkins are), I used a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink to lightly add color.

Next, I stamped the bats over the top portion with Memento ink.

Finally, I removed the circle mask and placed the printer paper over the cardstock to reveal only the circle.  Using a Blending Brush and Crushed Curry ink, the moon was created.

Linen Thread was wrapped around the card layers twice and tied in a bow.

The stamped die cut was adhered on the larger Basic White die cut shape with Stampin' Dimensionals, and adhered onto the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Drusy Adhesive-Backed Embellishments add a fun sparkly touch on my card.

The sentiment was stamped with Memento ink and color added around the edges with Memento ink.

The ghost was stamped with Memento ink and colored with Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party, Basic Black, Pecan Pie & Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Markers.  I fussy cut the image and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Wink of Stella was brushed on the broom & buckle on the hat.  I also splattered Wink of Stella on the entire card front.

Inside my card is a 1" strip of DSP along the bottom of Basic White.  A partial image of the ghost was stamped with Memento ink and on the left and the sentiment was also stamped with Memento ink.

DSP was adhered on the envelope flap and trimmed.


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The Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is now live!  Yay!

Click on the photo below to view the catalog!


The holiday season is the perfect time to gather together and make handmade gifts, tags and cards for those you love most!  And our new Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is full of festive products and creative opportunities for every kind of crafter.  
From Autumn to Christmas, birthdays to anniversaries, and all your celebrations in between and throughout the year... this catalog is the perfect way to share the joy of creativity.  
It's time to get crafting!!

Shop the Mini Catalog at Polly's Online Store


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A new line of products for Online Exclusives is here!


You won't find these products in any catalog.  These products are a new opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection and discover new opportunities... all from the convenience of the online store.

There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives!  Some products will be reordered when inventory is low and others will only be available while supplies last.
This way, we can offer even more new products throughout the year.


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Get ready for NEW Online Exclusives.
These two Suites will be available to you November 5th, along with other products.

Here's a sneak peak of the two Suites.

 

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Starter Kit Special Is Now Available!

There’s no better time than NOW to join Stampin’ Up!

From October 1st to 31st, members who become demonstrators will get $125 USD worth of products in their Starter Kit for $99 USD.
This offering also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping.  Now to mention all the FUN that comes with being a part of our fantastic crafting community. 

For more information, CLICK HERE

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It’s time to shop ‘til you drop! Starting October 16th,  all CTMH products are 30% off. That’s right—30%!   And don’t wait too long—products are available only while supplies last. 

SHOP CTMH Products at Polly's Online Store.


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Stampin' Up! Kits Collection!

Kits by Stampin' Up! are perfect for new crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last.


"Christmas Ornaments" Kit
Get into the Christmas spirit with out Christmas Ornaments Kit!
This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries and festive details.  Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.



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"Card Keeper" Kit
Step up your handmade card collection with our Card Keeper Kit! 
This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards.  With a variety of sentiment, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks and more.  
And don't miss the coordinating card container!  This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organized and ready to go.



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"Christmas Wishes" Kit
Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit!
This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes.  Create your own Christmas cards using the recut paper pieces, the stamp set and Stampin' Spot.
Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients!
Kit makes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs with 8 envelopes & 8 address labels.



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"Haunted Home" Kit
Get your Halloween crafting on with the Haunted Home Kit!
This kit comes with all the paper pieces you need to assemble your very own haunted paper house.  You'll start with cardboard walls, precut vellum and other paper pieces for accessorizing.  Assemble the house following the instructions then add your own ghostly touch to it.
It's the perfect paper crafting activity for any gathering with fellow crafters, friends and family during the spooky season!



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Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive a cute little box each month delivered right to your door.

Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Spot and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags and gift packaging.

The September Paper Pumpkin kit is called:
"Nests of Christmas"


Subscribe Sept 11 to Oct 10, 2024

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit!
Makes 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes.
Coordinated with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (Item 164072).

Also available now, you can purchase the special crafting "Merry Tags & More Dies."  An Add that coordinates with multiple Paper Pumpkin kits!

** These dies are only available while supplies last... and only available once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.

This Add-On includes 3 dies that coordinate with the September, October & November Paper Pumpkin Kits.

Subscribe by Sept 10 for your Paper Pumpkin kit HERE.


Check out the sneak peak of what's coming in Paper Pumpkin kits for October & November:
 



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Purchase $25 in product (before shipping & taxes) in MY ONLINE STORE. You must use my current host code NVEESGPA in order to receive the tutorial.

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If you have any questions, feel free to pop me an email at libbyscraftstudio@gmail.com.


Happy crafting,



* SHOP WITH ME - CLICK HERE
* Shop Online Exclusives - CLICK HERE
* Shop Branded Merchandise - CLICK HERE
* Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by Sept 10th - "Autumn Abundance" - CLICK HERE
* Have a big WISH LIST? Want a discount on products purchased? Join My Team - CLICK HERE
* Shop the Clearance Rack - CLICK HERE
* Shop the Kits Collection - CLICK HERE    

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Winterly Tree Tops Card

The card I'm sharing today was created for our October Team Card Swap.

The monthly team swaps are so fun... and not just making the cards but receiving a stack of different cards as well!  From these cards, you will get so many ideas to create even more cards!  Yay!

Each month is a theme for our cards.  This month was to create a card using a bundle or stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog.

I chose to use the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle, along with Sweetest Star & Reindeer Fun Stamp Sets, Nests of Winter DSP, Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty DSP, Gold Foil Sheets & Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.

Cherry Cobbler was used for my card base with a layer of Basic White and DSP.

The Basic White was embossed using Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.  Using a Blending Brush and Coastal Cabana ink, color was lightly added randomly, which highlights the snowflakes a bit.  Wink of Stella was splattered on the background as well.

DSP was cut at a diagonal and adhered on the bottom portion of the embossed layer.  Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon was wrapped around the seams.

The birds were die cut from DSP, making it quick and easy.
Behind the birds is a half wreath image stamped with Memento ink and colored with Shaded Spruce, Lost Lagoon & Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers.  The half wreath was cut in half, because the curve of it was too much.  This made it a little straighter.
Pine branches were die cut using Gold Foil Sheets and tucked behind the images. 

The sentiment is from Reindeer Fun Stamp Set, stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink.

Iridescent Foil Gems are the finishing touches on the card.

Inside my card is a 1" strip of embossed Basic White and color added with a Blending Brush and Coastal Cabana ink (the same as on the front of the card).  Wink of Stella was also splattered on it.

The sentiment is from Sweetest Star Stamp Set, stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink.



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.


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I would love for you to SUBSCRIBE to my BLOG.
Also, click on the "Home Button" at the end of this post to take a look at my other projects.

You can also follow me on PinterestInstagram and my Facebook Business Page.

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Do you love Kits from the Stampin' Up! Kits Collection?

Now is the time to stock up on kits... up to 30% off!

The sale runs from Oct 1st to October 31st!



Shop the Kits Collection.


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Starter Kit Special Is Now Available!

There’s no better time than NOW to join Stampin’ Up!

From October 1st to 31st, members who become demonstrators will get $125 USD worth of products in their Starter Kit for $99 USD.
This offering also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping.  Now to mention all the FUN that comes with being a part of our fantastic crafting community. 

For more information, CLICK HERE.


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The Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is now live!  Yay!

Click on the photo below to view the catalog!


The holiday season is the perfect time to gather together and make handmade gifts, tags and cards for those you love most!  And our new Sept. - Dec. 2024 Mini Catalog is full of festive products and creative opportunities for every kind of crafter.  
From Autumn to Christmas, birthdays to anniversaries, and all your celebrations in between and throughout the year... this catalog is the perfect way to share the joy of creativity.  
It's time to get crafting!!

Shop the Mini Catalog at Polly's Online Store


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A new line of products for Online Exclusives is here!


You won't find these products in any catalog.  These products are a new opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection and discover new opportunities... all from the convenience of the online store.

There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives!  Some products will be reordered when inventory is low and others will only be available while supplies last.
This way, we can offer even more new products throughout the year.


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Get ready for NEW Online Exclusives.
These two Suites will be available to you November 5th, along with other products.

Here's a sneak peak of the two Suites.

 


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Today's the last day to take advantage of the Stamp Sale!  Choose stamp sets from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.


Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets and can't decide which one to get?  Well, we've got news for you!  
From October 7-9, you can get those sets IN THE ANNUAL CATALOG you've been wanting at a 15% discount.
Act fast... this stamp-tacular sale only lasts for 3 days!

My current Host Code is:  QJQEWEUQ

Shop stamp sets in my online store here: Polly's Online Store

Details:

- This stamp sale only happens once a year!
- The 15% off discount will apply to all stamp sets (photopolymer & cling) from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
- Bundles are NOT included in this sale.
- Stamp sets are available while supplies last.


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Stampin' Up! Kits Collection!

Kits by Stampin' Up! are perfect for new crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last.


"Christmas Ornaments" Kit
Get into the Christmas spirit with out Christmas Ornaments Kit!
This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries and festive details.  Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.



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"Card Keeper" Kit
Step up your handmade card collection with our Card Keeper Kit! 
This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards.  With a variety of sentiment, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks and more.  
And don't miss the coordinating card container!  This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organized and ready to go.



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"Christmas Wishes" Kit
Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit!
This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes.  Create your own Christmas cards using the recut paper pieces, the stamp set and Stampin' Spot.
Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients!
Kit makes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs with 8 envelopes & 8 address labels.



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"Haunted Home" Kit
Get your Halloween crafting on with the Haunted Home Kit!
This kit comes with all the paper pieces you need to assemble your very own haunted paper house.  You'll start with cardboard walls, precut vellum and other paper pieces for accessorizing.  Assemble the house following the instructions then add your own ghostly touch to it.
It's the perfect paper crafting activity for any gathering with fellow crafters, friends and family during the spooky season!



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Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive a cute little box each month delivered right to your door.

Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin' Spot and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags and gift packaging.

The October Paper Pumpkin kit is called:
"Nests of Christmas"


Subscribe Sept 11 to Oct 10, 2024

PLUS - Available now, you can purchase the special crafting "Merry Tags & more" Add-On Dies that coordinated with multiple Paper Pumpkin kits!

** These dies are only available while supplies last... and only available once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.


This Add-On includes 3 dies that coordinate with the October, November & December Paper Pumpkin Kits.

Subscribe by Oct 10 for your Paper Pumpkin kit HERE.


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Want today's project tutorial?

Purchase $25 in product (before shipping & taxes) in MY ONLINE STORE. You must use my current host code QJQEWEUQ in order to receive the tutorial.

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If you have any questions, feel free to pop me an email at libbyscraftstudio@gmail.com.


Happy crafting,



* SHOP WITH ME - CLICK HERE
* Shop Online Exclusives - CLICK HERE
* Shop Branded Merchandise - CLICK HERE
* Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by Oct 10th - "Nests of Winter" - CLICK HERE
* Have a big WISH LIST? Want a discount on products purchased? Join My Team - CLICK HERE
* Shop the Clearance Rack - CLICK HERE
* Shop the Kits Collection - CLICK HERE