Ghostly Halloween Party Invitation with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone!
Another rainy day here in Michigan, USA.  Great excuse to hang out, make a few cards, and do a bit of blogging.  I would like to share with you Halloween themed party invitations in two colors.  I stamped a spooky ghost on chalk board paper with chalk inks.  I used two of the new release September collection from Technique Junkies.  Take a look.

Materials List:

Stamps: Ghost and Be Scary (Sentiment) both from Technique Junkies

Ink: Cloud White and Persimmon Versa Magic Chalk ink; black dye

CS: black chalk board, gray, orange

DP: Halloween prints

Gray Mesh trim

Tissue Paper

black ribbon

Label Punch

Make both:

• Make card bases from gray and orange CS
• Add a layer of DP to each card
• Glue the mesh on the gray card, the tissue and black ribbon (with a knot in one end) to the orange card

• Stamp the Ghost on the chalk board CS with chalk ink and add to each card
• Stamp the sentiment with black dye ink and punch out label shape
• Add label to card
• Tie a bow in black ribbon and to gray card

Super fun scary invitation.  This card would work equally well as a Halloween card.  Check out all the New Releases.  Also, the October new Releases are up on the site a bit early!  Lots going on in Dreamland next!  Stay tuned for all the fun!!
Karen

All Occasion cards made with Decorative Paper

Hello Dreamers!

I wanted to share a group of cards I made using all those beautiful decorative papers in my stash.  The cards were really fun to make and quite quick.  I added ribbons and a sentiment to finish each card.  The majority of the papers are from K & Company.

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Basically, all you do is cut rectangles.  Just keep the bottom rectangle larger by a third than the top rectangle.  Works for most sized cards.   They go together in a snap.
Hope you have enjoyed!  We are having a nice rainy day today.  So, just a perfect day to do a little blogging.
Coming up in Dreamland next month:
1 blog Hop with Christmas
1 Special event with Halloween projects
Lots of scary Halloween projects
Lots of Christmas projects
And, anything else I can think of to post--maybe a few birthdays.
Have a great day!
Karen

Lovely Sentiment from Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are having a great weekend.  We are finally getting a cool day here in Michigan, USA.  Makes me think about making cards for Fall.   I have been making Halloween cards with the Sept New Releases from Technique Junkies. You can see them on my blog here and here.
Today, I have used a lovely stamp from the New Releases that has such a nice sentiment!  I love this stamp and think it is great for a card to cheer up a special someone on your card giving list.  Check it out.

Materials List:

Stamp: Don't Lose Faith from Technique Junkies

Ink: Brilliant Blue (Stampin' Up)

CS: white, tan, Kraft, and Brilliant Blue

Copic Markers

Darice Embossing Folder

Ribbon: Brocade Blue (SU); narrow blue

Make It:

• Make a card base that is dry embossed with a frame type design
• On White CS, stamp  "Don't Lose Faith" with blue ink 
• Color with Copic markers

• Add a layer of blue and tan CS to stamp image; add to card base
• Tie both ribbons in knot and glue to card front

Don't you just love this stamp??!!  I also stamped it in green and black ink. Looks really good in those colors as well.  See you next week for a spooky invitation!!  Have a super day!
Karen

Christmas Kitty-New Stamp Early Preview with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone!
A little change up here today!  Pat, owner of Technique Junkies, decided to release the October stamp collection early!!  We will still be having the regular blog hop on the First of October.  But, we thought it would be nice to give you a jump start on your Holiday cards.
The new stamps will be on sale --15% off --  from Sept 19 - Oct 10!!
Check out the Design Junkies Blog for more projects with Early Release October stamps.

I will also continue to share the September Releases with you through out the month.  So, lots going on in Dreamland this month and next month.  Can't believe it is time for Holiday cards already!!

Now, for my project.  This is just the cutest stamp!!  I think you will agree.

Materials:

Stamps: Christmas Mug Shot from Technique Junkies

Ink: Real Red - Stampin' Up

CS: White, red, green

Christmas Ribbon

Make It:

• Make a card from Red CS
• On white CS, stamp the Christmas Mug Shot with Real Red ink
• Tear a piece of red CS and add it to the stamped piece
• Wrap ribbon around green CS; tie in bow and add to card base

Super quick card and so funny!!  Even dog lovers would think this was funny!  I  added white CS and stamped Merry Christmas on the inside.  Hope you have enjoyed the early preview.  And don't forget to take advantage of the sale price to pick up your favorites from the October collection.
I hope you are having a super day and get plenty of time to make cards!!  See you later in the week with more Holiday cards.  Halloween and Christmas.  Take care.
Karen

Haunted Mansion with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone!
Back today with a scary Halloween treat! This project was made with stamps from the September new Release stamp from Technique Junkies.  I made two versions of my card. One is colored with Copics and the other is colored with Distress Inks. The first photo is the Copic version.

Materials List:

Stamps: Halloween House and Trick or Treat Banner

Ink: Black die 

CS: white and black

Copic Markers or Distress Inks for coloring

 Make It:

• Make a card from black CS
• On white CS, stamp the Halloween House with black ink
• Color the image with Copic Markers and add to the card base

• Stamp Trick or Treat Banner on white CS
• Color with blue Copics and cut out
• Add to card with dimensional adhesive

This is the second version that is colored with Distress inks.  I used the Ranger blending tool to add the ink.  The coloring is just a bit subtler.  But, still very effective.

Great Halloween card!  I would also use this for an invitation. Another great collection of New Stamps from Technique Junkies!!  Thanks for stopping by.  There will be lots of Halloween and scary projects coming up.  Hope you are having a great day.
Karen

Whimsical Diva in Purple with Lost Coast Designs

Hello Dreamers!
Hope you week is going well.  I had a fun day celebrating my birthday with friends and family.  Had lunch with my bf and then shopping with mom and dinner.  Also had a party on Sunday given by the best bro in the world.  Super fun.

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Note: check out the Lost Coast Design Challenge for September!! 

The theme is Anything Goes.  You may use any stamps not just Lost Coast Designs. 

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Now, you are going to love the stamp I used on my project for today.  It is really outrageous.  That is one of the things I love about Lost Coast Designs; the stamps are so unique.  I paired this "Diva" with a bright border in contrasting colors. Awesome cool!

Materials:

Stamps: Feather Diva with Face, Geometric Border both from Lost Coast Designs

Ink: Pale Lilac Marvy; Real Red Stampin' Up

Marker: Rhubarb Stalk Memento

CS: White, red, lavender, and purple

Red Baker's Twine

Purple narrow ribbon

Red Rhinestones

Make It:

• Make a card from purple CS and add a layer of lavender CS
• On white CS, stamp Feather Diva with Pale Lilac ink
• Trace over the line in the center or each feather with the maker
• Stamp the Geometric Border with red ink
• Add a strip of red CS to the edge of the Diva 
• Add all the stamped pieces to the card base

• Cut a slit through the card front at the top and bottom edge of the stamped piece
• Insert the twine and ribbon through the slits tying in a bow
• Add the rhinestones to the Diva--What's a diva without some bling?

Pretty wild stamp, isn't it??  Love it.  

See you next time!!  Thanks for stopping in.

Karen

Halloween Preview Blog Hop with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the September New Release blog hop with Technique Junkies!!  I hope you are ready for some Halloween fun!!  The September new release stamps are all about Halloween! And, it is time for our blog hop!  You should have arrived here from  Lanette's blog.  Super project from Lanette!!

If not, or you would like to start at the beginning click over to the Design Junkies blog here
To help get you in the mood, the new release stamps are on sale--15% off until Sept. 8, 2016.  Be sure to check out all the stamps and pick out your favs.

Boy,  summer really flew by and now it is time to think about Fall Holidays. I did some stamping today and got a good start on my Halloween cards.  I send the cards to my family and friends. I will be sharing three version made with one stamp.

Materials List:

Stamps: Graveyard, Happy Halloween, and Be Scary all from Technique Junkies

Ink: Tangerine Tango Stampin' Up

CS: White, gray, and orange

Washi Tape

Orange Baker's Twine

Orange Rhinestones

Make It:

• Make a card from orange CS and add a layer of gray CS
• On white CS, stamp the Graveyard with Tangerine Tango ink
• Add to card front

• Stamp the Happy Halloween sentiment on gray CS and add a layer of orange CS
• Add the sentiment to the card
• Place washi tape on edges of sentiment and add rhinestones
• Tie baker's twine around card

 The second version is stamped with same ink.  Distress inks were added to the background.  I changed out the sentiment - Be Scary is used here

On the third version, The graveyard is stamped with black ink.  The background is colored with distress inks.  I added washi tape and rhinestones  as well.

Ohh, scary fun!!  Now, it is time to head over to Kathy's blog and check out her fun projects!!  Thanks for stopping by for this Halloween preview!! See you next time for more spooky projects--A Haunted house--oohhh.
Have fun hopping.
Karen McAlpine