Monday, October 22, 2018

Purdy Halloween

Hello again and welcome to Monday!  I continue to be busy as all get out with the card making.  This will probably be my last Halloween card, but I will say I've enjoyed the heck out of making them.  Thoughts must turn now to Thanksgiving, upcoming birthdays, Christmas, and a large card order (great timing).

I wouldn't have nearly so many Halloween stamps if it wasn't for my friend, Sherri, who shared bunches with me this year.  I didn't have time to color them all, but I made a good dent in the batch.  This one is from the out of business Plum Purdy and one of my favorites.




Colored with Copics on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and decorated with Doodlebug papers and stars.  The Happy Halloween strip is from a pack of Halloween borders I've had in my collection for years.  I use them every year and will probably never run out.  The plaid border is a scrap left over from die cutting two strips of ric rac (last year).  Added some dots of orange Stickles glitter.  Simple and colorful!




I'll be back on Wednesday with my husband's birthday card and then we'll see what's next.  I've had to lay out my stamps and dies in some sort of order so I can stay focused and get more done.  Busy stamping times!  Have a good day!



21 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous and very colourful my friend, this is adorable.xx

Ros Crawford said...

I just can't stop looking at that cat! What a fabulous card Leslie... I love the design and the way you've coloured that image is outstanding... You made me smile and whoever receives this will be thrilled!

Darlene said...

LOVE the happy colors on this card and of course your coloring of this fun image is SPOT ON! I too (as you know) have been quite busy with craft projects but I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. But then got an order from NC for 20 Christmas cards ...lol ... definitely keeping me out of trouble! Thanks for always sharing such wonderful inspiration! HUGS from OHIO

Sherri said...

I may have this stamp, but have NEVER made a card this fabulous with it!! WOW!!! This is gorgeous! Between your amazing coloring and awesome design, this is just to die for!! I knew you would do miracles with it!

Verna Angerhofer said...

I can see why that is one of your favorite images. What a darling cat and all those pumpkins and your additional papers and coloring made it even more fantastic. I love it too and sure makes me smile.

Yogi said...

cute. Have a great day

Kathy Krug said...

Wonderful mix of papers and soo creatively layered. The little dots of stickles is the perfect added touch to this fun image.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What a bright and cheerful Halloween card! I love all the colors! And the cat is adorable holding all the pumpkins. Happy card for Halloween!

Pauline said...

Love! I can see why it is one of your favourites Leslie! Your colouring is amazing, and matched up with some fun and colourful papers - and very delightful card indeed! Love the stickle dots and the popped up stars. A wonderful Halloween card. Thanks for sharing a fun and happy image today!

nancy littrell said...

Wow...Look at all the color!! Such a fun and creative Halloween card. TFS Leslie....BTW, We are HOME!!! Everything looks great. Can't wait to check out tomorrow what we can still harvest from the garden. Love and Hugs, Nancy

Darnell said...

Is that the secret? If I laid just my NBUS stamps out in an organized fashion, they would end up at your front door, Leslie! Haha, you can imagine it, can't you?! This card is super fun and bright and colored brilliantly! That puddy tat is NOT going to share those purdy punkins!! Hugs, Darnell

Conniecrafter said...

Wow that is great timing for a card order, good luck with it all.
This card is just the cutest ever, I love that cats expressions and the fun pumpkins, terrific coloring for halloween! I love all your stars added to go with your paper!

Christine Alexander said...

Great card, those pumpkins and kitty cat are adorable.
I know how you feel about so much going on :)

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Oh my friend, what an adorable image!!! Your coloring is amazing, I love all the details and the wonderful colors and how you matched them beautifully with the pattern papers.
Love how this kitty is holding those pumpkins, I also think he is NOT sharing, LOL!!
This is a super fun and beautiful Halloween card, thank you for sharing.
XO
Maria.

Donna Ellis said...

Such a happy, star-dancing Halloweenie creation, Leslie! Loving your Halloween colors, and your always-amazing coloring! Beautiful! (your kitty reminds my of Looney Toons Sylvester and Tweety). I supposed it has long been gone! LOL It's wonderful. Wishing you a great week! hugs, de

crafty-stamper said...

Great image and fabulous colouring love all the different strips at the bottom too--good luck with your card order
Carol x

Diane said...

This card made me smile BIG when I saw it as it is so darn CUTE!! What a great image and of course the beautiful coloring and your always 'spot on' design!! I won't tell you how many black barn kitties we have as it is a bit embarrassing lol ...but for some reason we can't seem to find them homes, people always want the unusual colors....fun fun card!!

Pam Sparks said...

Fabulous colors, coloring and creating Leslie! SOOOO CUTE!

Cindy Beach said...

Simple? yes. Colorful? YES, and you forgot to add out of this world CUTE-NESS! Besides making me smile, this card makes me want to GO STAMP! That's the highest compliment I could give you right now. Sorry to be shouting but that's enthusiasm. This card is just adorable in every way!

laurie said...

So bright and fun! I started at the top of your posts going down and the cards just keep getting more amazing...what a roll you are on creating!

Stacy Morgan said...

Too cute! Great colors and such a festive card.