Hello again! It seems I've had this card made forever. While I had the stencil out (for a previously posted card) I went ahead and made another background. I covered white cardstock with orange ink first, then laid the stencil over it and sponged black ink. It's a lot of orange and black whereas I generally like bright colors for Halloween cards. Who knows? I'm never exactly certain what's going to come out of my stamp room.
These are new-this-year Memory Box dies, except for the fence which is an older Impression Obsession die. I don't know what I was thinking with the stencil. Let's imagine it's a spooky forest with a harvest moon casting an eerie orange glow on the twisty trees. You think?
I'm playing along in two challenges today:
Stencil Fun: October, Halloween colors. This is a brand new challenge which I had in mind when I made the card, but I'm slow to get it posted. I'm sure I'll enjoy playing in this challenge often.
That's all the Halloween for this year. Onward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's such a busy card making time of year. Enjoy your week and your crafting!
Inks: SU Only Orange, Memento Tuxedo Black Paper: Black, Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White Dies: Memory Box Ghosts in the Forest, Boo Posh Script, Cross Stitched Frame Borders, Impression Obsession Beach Fence Other: Visible Image Fibres stencil, Doodlebug Halloween Sprinkles, foam mounting tape
Love the Halloween card and fabulous design!
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Oh, I love this card! I like what you did with the stencils and the ghosts sticking between them and the fence! Great card! Probably the only time of the year I wear orange! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour detailed cards just boggle my mind, Leslie! I feel so lazy after seeing your work. :-) That is one super Halloween card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and gorgeous card, love these colours together
ReplyDeleteAwesome stenciling with the black, how very creative!! A fabulous Halloween card! Thanks too for joining our fun at Stencil Fun and Two Old Bats! Glad to see you 'back' in the craft room!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it matters what the background really is Leslie...it is SO cool looking with just the orange and black and really eye catching! And a perfect spot for your ghosts...they look right at home in that background! Loving your die cut sentiment too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteFabulous. That is a great die and love your layout and design. Halloween colors are black and orange so it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love your card.
ReplyDeleteAnother curie. You're getting right in to it BIG GRIN. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Leslie! Cutest little ghosties EVER! Your layers are amazing. How did you even think of putting all those details together? LOVING every little part of your creation! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute card and I love the little ghosts! It does indeed look like an dark and dangerous forest and I love how creative it is!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I think you composed this card beautifully. You've made the orange and black much more than two dimensional.
ReplyDeleteOh my friend ... this is just awesome! I love the scene you've created! Great job of stenciling! I love all the orange/black and those little ghosts are awesome! FABULOUS inspiration! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
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PS thanks for also sharing this wonderful creation with us over on our Two Old Bats Challenge. Good Luck!
These two colors are very spooky and I love the effect. The ghosts are great in the forest of the orange and black trees. It looks like the wind is blowing that all around.
ReplyDeleteI think - in fact I KNOW your stenciling is spook-a-licious, Leslie!! Just the right amount of scary + cute for a fun Halloween card!
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The background you created for your sweet little ghosts is fabulous, the orange and black combo is just perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteThe fence in the foreground really gives depth to your little "scary" scene.
Awesome job, my friend.
Stay healthy and safe.
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Maria.
Love seeing all your Halloween cards, I don't make them so I'm living vicariously through you :)
ReplyDeleteLoving all your stenciling and die cutting MB elements for your Halloween card, Leslie. All your black and orange and pop of white ghosts make for a fun and not scary Halloween card, mf..TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLove this one, I would say your stenciling turned out really cool, I like the twisting with ghost, you know how they twist when they fly :) The fence in front is a really cool touch to it!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, sorry I have been missing for a bit. Love your card using this die and stencil. It is a spooky forest, and love how the ghosts appear to be flying - wonderful job on this card! I don't usually make too many Halloween cards, some years non - but you always inspire to to do so. As always, thank you for your inspiration. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully fun Halloween finale! Love the spooky forest you've created!
ReplyDeleteI love this orange and black background with the cute ghosts, Leslie! It did make a spooky backdrop!
ReplyDeleteI love how creative you are. You come up with new ideas and are always trying new things. You still have the joy of a child at play! It turned out darling!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Halloween card! Thank you for sharing with us at Two Old Bats Challenge.
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