Home Sweet Haunted Home w/Whimsy

Whimsy Stamps is SO MUCH FUN, and you're always sure to find many amazing stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders, patterned papers, Confetti Mixes and much more.  Every set I've gotten has been easy to use and super exciting to boot.  Even if you're not a big fan of Halloween (like me), you're still sure to find the perfect style for your crafting needs.  I just keep falling more and more in love with their awesome products.

Basic black cardstock was used for the base of this card.  That was layered with white watercolor paper that I rubbed with oxide inks to create that fabulously spooky background.  I cut the frame using the Mix & Match Scalloped Rectangle Dies.  I use this set A LOT because it's so versatile.  It contains three sizes of rectangles and scallops.  I splattered this inky background with water for that spotted look.

I used the Home Sweet Haunted Home Stamp Set for both of the images (house and sentiment).  The sentiment is a little bit hard to read simply because I used watercolor paper which has tiny grooves.  The tiny little bats you see flying all around my card are found in the Halloween Postage Stamp Set which is filled with darling little Halloween images.  I tied a piece of cheesecloth around my card and tied a knot with it.  And of course....I couldn't forget to add some Confetti Mix to my photo.  CUTE!

Thank you so much for stopping by to say hello today.  I'd love to have you pop over to my Instagram Account to follow me there.  I'm just getting started on Social Media, and I really need some FOLLOWERS.  I'd appreciate it very much, and I'd be happy to Follow you in return.  Happy crafting and please have a blessed week, everyone.

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - September Challenge:  Anything Goes Halloween - Entry #2

Hugs,

Karen

It's Blog Hop Time at Really Reasonable Ribbon

Are you ready for a FUN and spooky Blog Hop?  Well, we hope you're ready to see some (not so) spooky inspiration topped with the prettiest ribbons and bows from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  You should have arrived here by way of Misty's Blog; but if not, this is a short hop, and you can catch up quickly by visiting the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  One lucky participant will WIN a $10 credit to Really Reasonable Ribbon as well as two digital stamp sets of choice from Bonnie Garby Designs.

For this Halloween card, I used grey cardstock layered with orange polka dot patterned paper from JilliBean Soup.  The layers are attached using Scor-Tape.....my "go-to" Adhesive.  I used the grey cardstock to cut the cross-stitch oval which is a die-cut from Waffle Flower.  The cross-stich pattern itself was found on Pinterest.  That's also attached using Scor-Tape.

I added a pretty bow using Charcoal Seam Binding, a length of Purple Baker's Twine, and it's topped off with a pretty Orange Mulberry Flower.  The spider at the top is a Jolee's sticker (super old).  I just really enjoy adding BIG BEAUTIFUL BOWS, and Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect trims for every project.

The next and final stop on this brief Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll need to answer one final question.  Please be sure to leave a comment on each blog in this hop.  We all need a little love.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a blessed week.

I'm playing along in these FUN challenges:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - September Challenge:  Anything Goes Halloween - Entry #1

The Paper Funday Challenges - September Challenge #69 - Anything Goes w/Optional Make Your Own Background - This time I cross-stitched my background, and I also used three layers of paper.  My Entry #6/6

Hugs,

Karen

Instagram Halloween Hop w/Whimsy

Please HOP on over to my Instagram Page to get started on this FUN Halloween Hop with Whimsy Stamps.  While I'm super glad you're here to visit me today, even leaving me a comment here on my blog will not make you eligible for the fabulous prizes being offered by Whimsy Stamps.  The rest of Design Team is far more talented than I am when it comes to being spooky.  I've admitted right up front that I'm too "cute" and just not scary.  It's not really my thing.

But Whimsy Stamps does have several cute Halloween stamps that I've sure had fun using.  Again, I know I'm not all that scary, but I still had a lot of fun creating this Halloween card.  In the background of my photo, you can see the adorable Creepy Crawler Confetti Mix I used.  Whimsy Stamps has lots of cool Confetti Mixes.  These awesome prizes are SO worth it, right?  Head on over to hop with us.

I used white cardstock and purple gingham patterned paper from the Mix & Match 1 6x6 Paper Pad. I rubbed the paper with Concord Grape Oxide Ink and stamped the spider webs and spiders using the Halloween Postage Stamp Set.  I did the same thing for the matching tag. I added Black Seam Binding and some Purple Baker's Twines to my card and tag.

The cute (no, I mean spooky) frame is from the Mix & Match Scalloped Rectangle Dies.  And finally, that super SPOOKY sentiment is found in the Home Sweet Haunted Home Stamp Set.  It's awesome being able to combine different stamp sets together.  Aren't all those little spider webs just SO cute?

Don't forget......you must stop by my Instagram Page to take part in this awesome hop.  Just follow the links like you would on a blog.  OH, and while you're there, PLEASE be sure to Follow me on my Instagram Page.  I need all the help I can get, friends.  I appreciate you all SO much.  Thanks for visiting me, and I hope to see you over on Instagram.

I'm sharing my Whimsy card here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Blessings,

Karen