New Challenge at The Card Concept

There's a fun new challenge starting today over at The Card Concept, and we hope that you'll come play along with us.  The beautiful inspiration photo is a great starting place for your creativity.  You can use any part of the photo that speaks to you.  Maybe it's the beautiful colors, the heart image, the textures, white space or florals.  Just let your creativity run wild and see what you come up with for this FUN challenge.

I was inspired by the beautiful heart, the lovely florals, and the wonderful colors in the inspiration photo (see below) when creating this Clean & Layered card.  I used white cardstock that I layered with an A2 Lattice Die from Whimsy Stamps.  I used a layered heart die set (retired) from Papertrey Ink.  The flowers are from the new Cheery Birds & Buds Stamp Set from Creative Worship, and the Greenery Dies and Sentiment Stamp are from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.

I enjoy using layers and textures on my cards.  What inspires you when you see this lovely photo?  Is it the colors?  Is it the heart or the textures, or something else?  Whatever speaks to your creative side, we'd sure love to see it shared this month at The Card Concept.  You can check out the various Card Styles and find one that appeals to you.

I even added a few sticker gems to my card.  They've been in my stash forever, and I usually forget about them.  However, it's fun to pull out some of those old, neglected products in our stashes.  There's even a couple of fun challenges out there that encourage us to use up older items.  We all have them, right?  This is a great time to pull them out and great creative.  We really would love to have you play along with us this month.  We enjoy seeing your art.

Thanks again for visiting me here today, friends.  It's always a treat to have you stop by and take a peek at what I'm creating.  I appreciate it more than I can even express.  Have a happy and creative day, and I really do hope to stop by your blog or social media this month to see what you've created to share with us at The Card Concept Challenge.

Blessings,

Karen

Merry Merry Merry Christmas w/Whimsy Stamps

Sometimes saying it just one time isn't enough.  All of us at Whimsy Stamps want to wish you a Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas.  I'll definitely miss designing for Whimsy Stamps and using their wonderful products.  This sweet little card combines three different products that came together nicely on this easy-to-make Christmas card.

I used white cardstock that I rubbed with Spun Sugar, Citron and Raspberry Oxide Inks.  Once I had my inks rubbed onto the white cardstock, I cut the word MERRY three times using the Merry Large Word Die.  The word Christmas was stamped three times using the Dash Away Stamp Set.  I love this stamp set and I've found myself using it quite a bit.  It contains darling images and sentiments.  SO cute!

The frame pieces (scalloped edge outer and rectangle inner) were cut using the fabulously versatile Mix & Match Scalloped Rectangle Frame Dies.  I, again, inked the scalloped part of the frame using Spun Sugar Oxide Ink.  SO pretty!  I did just a bit of white accenting using a white pen.  That's about it.  Very simple, but a quick and easy Christmas card that anyone can make.

I hope you'll stop by Whimsy Stamps to look around and then stop by my Instagram Page to Follow me there.  I'd really appreciate it, friends.  Thanks so much for visiting me today.  I appreciate each and every one of your visits and comments.  Hopefully, you're creating pretty things and sharing them in some fun challenges.  I hope to see you out there in Blogland and on social media.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Cold & Frosty

Blessings,

Karen

Warm Winter Wishes From Whimsy Stamps

Everyone at Whimsy Stamps wishes you all Warm Winter Wishes, and they have all the most wonderful stamps, dies and products to help you create lovely cards for Christmas and all year long.  This is my last month designing for Whimsy, and I've really enjoyed my six months with them.  The card I'm sharing with you today combines a few of their wonderful Christmas/Winter items and it was FUN to make.

I used black cardstock layered with a patterned paper found in the new Primitive Homespun 6x6 Paper Pad which I cut using the adorable Peekaboo Window 3 Die.  I stamped the snowman and the three words using the Fadoodles Snow Peeps Stamp Set.  The "snow" was created by using the It's Snowing 6x9 Stencil with some glittered Luxe Glaze.

Just for fun, I added a bow that includes Leather Tan Seam Binding, Cherry Baker's Twine and Natural Burlap String topped with a few rusty jingle bells.  All around my card, I sprinkled an adorable Confetti Mix called Reindeer Games.

Stop by Whimsy Stamps to see what's new.  And please visit me on my Instagram Page to Follow me there as well as here on my blog.  I'd really appreciate it.  Thanks for visiting me today and have a blessed creative week.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Use Dies - I used several Whimsy Stamps dies on this card.

Blessings,

Karen

Having It All w/Whimsy Stamps

If you haven't yet sen the adorable new items at Whimsy Stamps, you're going to want to do so because they are absolutely adorable.  The moment I saw them, I knew I wanted them and started looking forward to creating cards with them.  This card uses a couple of those sweet new products, and they're so much fun.

I used the Mix & Match Rectangle Frame Dies and patterned paper from the Mix & Match 1 6x6 Paper Pad to cut the frames (both sizes). I used the adorable new Prim Little Things Stamp Set and coordinating Prim Little Things Dies for the sentiment, birdhouse and hearts.  The crow is from the new A Murder of Crows Dies.

I cut a length of Orange Baker's Twine and wrapped it around my card; tying it into a pretty bow as an accent.  I just love al the darling images and sentiments in this cute new Prim Little Things Stamp Set. I know it's a set that I'll be using a lot.  This card is very simple, but that's the great thing about this and all of the wonderful products at Whimsy Stamps. They make it easy to create cute cards.

The little accent beads in my photos are the Green Pearl Embellishments.  They're such a fun accent, and they come in so many colors and designs.  Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps often and also check out their amazing Social Media inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends.

I'm sharing my card here:

Triple B Challenge: Birds, Butterflies & Blooms - This card uses the crow as my bird.  Are crows green?  Perhaps not.  But that's the wonderful thing about art, right?

Blessings,

Karen

JOY w/Whimsy Stamps

Hello to all my wonderful and creative blog friends, and thanks so much for visiting me here today.  I hope you'll also stop by my Instagram Page and FOLLOW me there.  The card I'm sharing today was SO much fun to make.  It uses a few awesome products from Whimsy Stamps and it captures the JOY and sweetness of Christmas and the Holiday Season.

I used basic white cardstock for this card, and I inked everything with Tim Holtz Distress Inks.  The frame was cut using the fantastic Scallop Six A-2 Die.  I inked every little frame and then stamped each one using different images from the Dash Away Stamp Set.  How cute!  Next, I used the Joy Word Dies to cut the letters JOY which I also inked.

The holly and berries in the center of the ornament (the O in JOY) are from the Fadoodles Holly Stamp Set.  I painted them with Tim Holtz Inks and hand cut them before placing them on the ornament.  I added glitter to the top of the ornament, and I used 3-D Foam Tabs to raise all the JOY letters to give it dimension.  Some accents with my white pen were the finishing touch.

You're always going to find amazing stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders, and so much more when you shop at Whimsy Stamps.  They have oodles of wonderful Christmas products and goodies for every occasion and season.  Thanks again for visiting me today and have a wonderfully creative week.

I'll be playing along in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Anything Goes - Sponsored by My Favorite Things (another favorite of mine).

Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge - Challenge #77  There were so many great elements in the inspiration photo that inspired me, and I used lots of fun images on my card as well.

Blessings,

Karen

Keep It Simple w/Whimsy Stamps

Welcome by today, friends.  I'm so grateful to have you visit me here, and I hope you'll also stop by my Instagram Page to Follow and say hello there as well.  I'm trying to grow my Followers there, and it's not easy.  I'm happy to Follow Back for anyone else looking to grow.  Please let me know.  I also love checking out other people's art for inspiration; so I'd love to stop by and visit you on social media as well.  anyway.....Today I'm sharing a sweet card and matching bookmark/tag using one of the newer sets from Whimsy Stamps,  I'm absolutely LOVING this sweet new stamp and die set.

I used red cardstock layered with patterned papers from the new 6x6 Colonial Americana Paper Pack and Primitive Homespun 6x6 Paper Pad. They were cut using the Mix & Match Scallop Rectangle Dies.  The sweet angel, sentiments and heart are from the new Prim Little Things Clear Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating Prim Little Things Outline Dies.

It's always easy and fun to make a matching tag or bookmark, and it's a great treat to tuck inside a card when sending to someone.  They can use it and think of you.  There are so many great products at Whimsy Stamps to help you make cards for every occasion.  I've been having so much fun creating with their wonderful products.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  I'm always grateful to have you stop by and leave me a comment.  You make my day when you do, and I'm always super grateful.  I hope you're staying creative as you get ready for the holidays.  Don't forget to stop by Whimsy Stamps to look around.  God bless you all, sweet friends.

Hugs,

Karen

Warm Gingerbread Greetings w/Whimsy Stamps

I saw a sign on Facebook the other day stating that there are only a few more Mondays until Christmas.  It blew my mind wrapping my head around how incredibly close it's getting.  While I don't hand make all our Christmas cards, I do send out some.  Knowing that Whimsy Stamps has everything I need to help me create fun cards is always a blessing.

Whimsy Stamps carries so many helpful products for creating Slimline cards, which have become more and more popular over the past two years or so.  This card started with basic kraft cardstock that I cut to match the size of the slimline.  The second layer is a Crate Paper patterned paper from my stash.  The top is, again, the basic kraft cardstock that I stamped with snowflakes and sentiments using the Gingerbread Greetings Stamp Set.  The texture came from the Sweater Slimline Embossing Folder, and I rubbed some of the white chalk ink on the texturized paper.

How cute!  Each little cottage in the Gingerbread Greetings Stamp Set was stamped onto the kraft cardstock in white ink, and each was embossed with white embossing powder.  The cute little candies surrounding my card are the Clay Confetti Mix Peppermint Pieces.  The sweet little hearts were also stamped in white onto red cardstock for a pop of color.

There are so many fabulous stamp sets, die cuts, embossing folders, stencils, confetti mixes and products available at Whimsy Stamps to help you create something fun and meaningful this Christmas and all year long.  Thanks for visiting me here today, and have a wonderfully delicious holiday season, everyone.

I'm sharing my gingerbread house card in the following challenges:

Peace On Earth Challenge - Challenge #76 - Christmas - I was inspired by the red and brown on the birdhouse and did cottages instead of bird houses.

Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes Using an Embossing Folder - I used a Sweater Slimline Embossing Folder on this card.  I didn't use the drink/food option.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Emboss It" so I used a beautiful Slimline Sweater Embossing Folder from Whimsy Stamps on this card.

Craft Rocket Challenges - Challenge #120 Christmas/Winter

Blessings,

Karen

You're Just The Sweetest w/Whimsy Stamps

I've really been enjoying designing for Whimsy Stamps.  They have so many fabulous stamp sets. dies, stencils, embossing folders and SO much more.  The card I'm sharing with you all today combines an older sentiment stamp set with a couple of Whimsy Stamps' newer products.  It's always fun to combine new and older products together, and ALL of Whimsy Stamps' products work great on their own and when combined with others.

I used basic grey cardstock for my base and layered it with two different patterned papers from Whimsy Stamps found in the Mix & Match 1 6x6 Paper Pad.  They were cut using the adorable Mix & Match Scallop Rectangle Frame Dies.  The adorable crows are found in the new A Murder of Crows Dies, and I inked them.

The darling pumpkins were cut using the Pumpkin & Mini Jacks Die Set.  I inked the pumpkins to color them, splattered them with ink, and on the orange pumpkin; I used the Twinkle Stencil and some Luxe Paper Glaze to add texture and design.  I did the same thing with the Twinkle Stencil and Luxe Paper Glaze on the mint green plaid paper, but it's difficult to see.

The darling sentiment I used can be found in the Beaucoup Boquet Stamp Set.  This darling sentiment stamp set contains seven (7) darling sentiments.  The finishing touch was a length of Orange Baker's Twine that I tied around the pumpkin.  I'd be thrilled to have you FOLLOW me here on my blog and on my Instagram Page.  You can find so many wonderful products at Whimsy Stamps that you'll love.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm sharing my pumpkin card here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Thanks/Thanksgiving" - This Thanksgiving card is to thank someone special for being such a sweet blessing in my life.

Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge Blog - Warm & Cozy - I was inspired by the pumpkins, colors and all the fun of Autumn.

Stencil Fun Challenge - November: Use a Stencil w/Optional: Make it Sparkle/Shine - I used a Twinkle Stencil from Whimsy Stamps on the orange pumpkin and green gingham, and I "made it sparkle" with my stencil by adding a shimmery Luxe Glaze from Picket Fence to these areas.  The close-up (middle) photo shows it the best.

Happy crafting, friends.

Blessings,

Karen

Thank Ewe w/Whimsy Stamps

Sending out a thank you (or in this case, a Thank Ewe) is something we all need to do.  I try my best to remember to send out a thank you whenever someone does something nice for me or for someone I love.  It's something my Mom engrained in me from the time I was very young.  It's a good thing to do, and at Whimsy Stamps, you're always guaranteed to find all the best stamps, dies and products to help you make amazing cards for every occasion.

For this sweet little "thank ewe" card, I used two different Whimnsy Stamps patterned papers including the light blue one from the Cozy Winter Paper Pad and the plaid from the New Primitive Homespun Paper Pad.  I ran both of them through the die-cut machine using the Daisy Embossing Folder to give the papers some wonderful texture.

The sentiment I added (thank ewe) was stamped using the word "thank" from the New Primitive Little Things Stamp Set and the word "ewe" from the New Primitive Simplify Stamp Set.  I cut a little banner strip for the sentiment.  The adorable little crow resting on the sheep's back is found in the darling New A Murder of Crows Die Set.  The cute sheep were cut from black and ivory wool felt pieces using the Primitive Sheep Die Set.  That's about it - other than a bit of machine stitching.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today, everyone.  I'm always delighted to have you stop by to take a peek at my art and say hello to me.  You're the best blog friends I could ever ask for, and I appreciate you SO much.  Have a blessed and creative week, y'all.  Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps and perhaps even on my Instagram Page to follow and say hello.

I'm playing along in the following challenges I love:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Simon Says "Thinking of You" - I enjoy sending a thank you (or a thank ewe in this case) when I'm thinking about someone special....just to tell them that I'm thinking about them.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Thinking of You" - Ditto what I said above regarding letting others know that you're thinking about them.

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #276 - Cozy - This card says "cozy" to me because I love farm animals, and sheep arm warm and fuzzy...they give us cozy wool blankets.

As You Like It Challenge Blog - Favourite Critter and Why - Question of the day: Can a person have more than one "favorite" critter?  I think YES.  There are just so many cute animals in the world.  I love sheep and I love crafting with sheep.  Why do I like them?  Well, they're so fuzzy and cute.  For these fluffy little sheep, I used wool felt for texture to cut them.  I'd like to make these ewes into a nice cozy warm wool blanket - but of course, no harm to the adorable sheep.

Aloha Friday Challenge Blog - Aloha Friday #16 - Thank You - This card is actually a thank ewe card.

Blessings,

Karen

Merry Christmas w/Whimsy Stamps

I love making Christmas cards.  They're probably my most favorite cards (next to coffee cards, perhaps).  At Whimsy Stamps, you can always find lots of great Christmas stamps, dies and products to help you create beautiful Christmas cards.  Well, truth be told, Whimsy Stamps has products for every occasion.  I just happen to especially love all their great Christmas products.  This card combines a few of their fabulous goodies.

I started with basic black cardstock layered with white watercolor cardstock paper.  I also used the watercolor paper to cut the frame using the Spring Ovals Frame Dies.  I inked the edges and splattered the frame with acrylic paints.  The ornaments were first stamped using the Elegant Ornaments Stamp Set.  Once they were stamped, I cut them using the coordinating Elegant Ornaments Die.  You'll notice in the above photo that I also created a matching envelope for the card.

The sweet holly leaves and berries, which I colored with my Copics, were stamped using the Fadoodle Holly Clear Stamp Set and I cut them by hand.  As I look at my photos, I'm wishing I had also inked the outside scallop on my white oval frame.  The sweet sentiment I stamped uses the Elegant Ornaments Stamp Set.  There are various Merry Christmas stamps in this sweet versatile stamp set.

As I mentioned, Whimsy Stamps has SO many amazing stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders, Confetti Mixes and much more.  You'll find amazing inspiration on all of the Whimsy Stamps social media.  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today, and please visit (and Follow) me on my Instagram Page.  I always appreciate your visits and comments.

I'm sharing my card/envelope set here:

The Die-Cutin' Divas Challenge Blog - November: Holidays - I used Elegant Ornament Dies and a Spring Oval Frame Die Set; both from Whimsy Stamps. Sponsored by Pirch Press Designs (I don't own any of their products yet, but I'd love to for sure!)  This is my Entry #3/4

Blessings,

Karen

Merry Merry Merry Christmas w/Whimsy Stamps

Who says that Christmas cards need to be red and green?  Certainly not me!  I really enjoy using pink and other unexpected colors.  This pink Christmas card uses a few sweet Christmas products from Whimsy Stamps.  I love the fact that Whimsy Stamps has so many different slimline dies to help me easily create a slimline layout for my cards.

I used basic white cardstock that I rubbed with Spun Sugar, Kitsch and Festive Raspberry Oxide Inks to create my hombre background.  I cut the card using the Slimline Scallop Die.  Don't you LOVE those sweet scalloped inserts?  I used the gorgeous Elegant Ornaments Stamp Set to stamp the sentiments (merry merry and Merry Christmas) as well as the ornaments and the garland.  There are actually four (4) lovely ornaments in this sweet stamp set, but I used just two.

The ornaments are SO pretty!  I rubbed my white cardstock with oxide ink and then stamped them.  I used the coordinating Elegant Ornaments Die to cut them.  As I mentioned, this beautiful Elegant Ornaments Stamp Set contains so many lovely images that I didn't use on this card.  It's so versatile and could be done up in any colors you choose.  So, you could create a fun card like this, or a more elegant style Christmas card using this set.

All around my card, and even on my card, you'll see a sparkly Confetti Mix called Glazed Candy.  Yum!  You can always find a Confetti Mix that's perfect for every project.  They add so much pizzazz to your cards, and/or you can use them as a photo prop for a touch of color.  Thanks so much for stopping by today, and please visit (and FOLLOW) my Instagram Page.  I'd really appreciate it.

I'm sharing my card here:

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

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2443

The Die-Cut Divas Challenge - Sponsored by Birch Press Design - Muse use die-cuts - I used a slimline die and ornaments dies all from Whimsy Stamps as linked above.

Blessings,

Karen

 

There Is Wonderful Joy Ahead w/Whimsy Stamps

Getting new crafting products is always exciting!  Not that I (or most of us) truly "need" anything else to add to our ever-growing collection, but it's fun nonetheless.  I saw an Instagram Reel recently where someone was using the super cool Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils, and I just "had to" have them.  This card pairs the use of my new watercolor pencils with some fun products from Whimsy Stamps.

I used white watercolor paper and stamped the background using the Vintage Script Background Stamp in Fossilized Amber and & Spiced Marmalade Watercolor Pencils.  I also used the Distressed Backgrounds & Inksplats Stamp Set to add more color and some watercolor images by incorporating some Vintage Photo color.  I used two sizes of inner frames from the Mix & Match Scalloped Rectangle Frame Dies.

I added some Solid Yellow, Solid Pumpkin and Solid Brown Baker's Twine to create my bow.  I raised up the layers with 3-D Foam Tabs.  The base layer is also stamped in Vintage Photo using the Vintage Script Background Stamp.  I like how the Watercolor Pencils give the stamping a wet smudgy look.  I'm having fun playing with them.

If you're not already a Follower here on my blog, I'd really appreciate that.  It would also be pretty FAB to have you visit and also Follow me on Instagram.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps to see what's new.  There's always something exciting and fun happening.

Happy crafting,

Karen

My Halloween BOO at Make My Monday

Are you ready for some spooky fun and another great challenge?  Well, it's time for Challenge #237 at Make My Monday and there's a fun Spooky/Halloween theme this time.  Here in the US, Halloween is in just ten more days.  The challenges at Make My Monday are based out of the UK, and I'm not really sure if Halloween is a "thing" there or not.  Either way, you can play along and share anything that says Halloween/Spooky or Autumn to you.  We just look forward to seeing your creativity at play.

For this card, I used a cute slimline die from Whimsy Stamps called Slimline Scallop Die.  I just love the cute little openings.  They're pierced (have holes), so you could actually stitch them if you wanted (which I've done before - SO cute).  This time, instead, I inked each one with oxide inks. I hand-cut a wavy piece of paper that I used to section off a piece of the card (middle) that I rubbed with oxide inks to create the purple/pink background.

How cute!  Not really all that "spooky", but that's quite alright with me.  I used a (long since retired) stamp set from Simon Says Stamp called Too Cute To Spook.  I colored all the darling images with my Copics.  The cute sprinkles around my card are Candy Glazed Confetti from Whimsy Stamps.  They're fun to use in shaker cards or as photo props.

We really hope that you'll come play along with us at Make My Monday Challenge.  I'm even offering up a special PRIZE for this challenge - for participants in the US only.  Sorry, UK players.  I love and appreciate you all, but shipping costs are crazy.  This (retired/out of stock) stamp set is called Halloween Ingredients and is from the wonderful Poppy Stamps.  UPDATE:  Winner: #37 Donna W. please email me to claim.

Thanks SO much for stopping by today.  I really hope that you'll become a new FOLLOWER of my blog and my Instagram Page.  I'll see you at Make My Monday and out there in social media/blog land.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Say Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Spooky/Halloween - My card is cute, but super "spooky", too.  Right?  LOL

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Spooky/Add Some Purple - I absolutely love adding purple to my Halloween cards.  I used a hand-cut "wavy stencil" or block to add my inked border to incorporate the purple at the center of my card.  I also used some purple on the scalloped window, etc.

Blessings,

Karen

Halloween Fun w/Whimsy Stamps

Since Whimsy Stamps has so many fun Halloween stamps and dies, I decided to make another not-so-spooky card to share with you today.  I also love all their wonderful Slimline Dies and products, and I've been making more of them lately.  Today's card combines a few terrific products from Whimsy Stamps, and I hope to share my card in a few fun challenges.

I used basic white cardstock to cut my card with the awesome Scallop Slimline Die.  I inked the middle section of my card with Mariner Blue and Pumpkin Oxide Inks to create the colorful background.  The cute little windows are pierced, so you could hand-stitch them if you wanted.  Each of the cute little images and sentiments are found in the Halloween Postage Stamp Set.

I colored the images using my Copics.  These tiny little images are so much fun.  They're also great for making tags and decorating matching envelopes.  The Halloween Postage Stamp Set is such a FUN stamp set.  I sprinkled the Creepy Crawlers Confetti Mix all around my card.  I think one spider even "crawled" his way onto my card.

I'd really love it if you would FOLLOW my blog and pop over to FOLLOW me on my Instagram account.  I always appreciate your visits and comments.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a wonderfully blessed and creative week, sweet friends.

I'm playing this spooky card here:

Double D Challenge Blog - Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Who's Got The Pumpkin? - I have some bitty little pumpkins on my card and some pumpkin Confetti Mix in the background.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Halloween/Spooky - My Halloween card isn't incredibly spooky, but it's a little creepy.  Right?  Just not terribly frightening.  LOL

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Fall Mood Board - The creepy spider in the lower right part of the photo gave me that Halloween creepy feeling, so I went with that.

Festive Friday Card Making Challenge - #FF0170 - From the list below, I used Black, Orange, Shaped Embellishments, Candy and Bats.

Cut It Up Challenge - Challenge #315 - Add Embellishments -  First, I used a Scalloped Slimline Die Set from Whimsy Stamps.  I embellished my card with Confetti Mix all around it, and by using tiny stamped images to embellish all the little scalloped "windows" that need some creepy images.

Stay crafty,

Karen

Going Batty w/Whimsy Stamps

Are you ready for Trick-or-Treaters?  I'm all set here at our house.  While I'm not a big fan of Halloween and what it represents, I do participate in Halloween. This is the one and only time of year when up to 100 children (and their parents) will come knocking on MY door asking for something.  I make up really cute treat bags that include yummy candy treats, Halloween pencils, plastic spiders and "fangs", Halloween stickers and other novelties, AND....most importantly, I include a Christian Halloween Tract letting these dear ones know that Jesus loves them, died for them, and wants to be their Savior.

My card uses basic black cardstock for the base.  I layered that with striped patterned papers from the Fabulous Florals 6x6 Paper Pack.  I also added some sweet Gingham Ribbons to the card for texture and FUN.  That sweet candy corn shape was cut using the new Primitive Candy Corn Die Set, and it is absolutely adorable.  I rubbed each section with pink oxide inks.  Whimsy Stamps has such fun and fabulous products.

I used the Batty Die Set for all those not-so-spooky bats.  But first, I rubbed basic white cardstock with a fun new product I picked up at Picket Fence.  It's called Paper Glaze Luxe and the color I used is Black Eyeliner.  As you can see in the photo above, it gives the bats a glimmery sparkle.  I also cut the stitches and hashtag image from the paper treated with the Paper Glaze Luxe.  These small cuts are also found in the Primitive Candy Corn Die Set.

All around my card you'll see several different sprinkles.  They're from two different Confetti Mixes found at Whimsy Stamps.  Whether you're a fan of Halloween or not, there are lots of great products waiting for you at Whimsy Stamps.  I have fun creating with all their wonderful products, and I think you will as well.  Thanks for visiting me here today, friends.  I always appreciate you.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2441 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Fall Mood Board - I saw the spider on the mood board photo, so I decided to share this spooky Halloween card.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Halloween/Spooky - FUN!  EEK!  BOO!  SPOOKY!

Try It On Tuesday Challenges - Theme:  Halloween

Blessings,

Karen