Hello, and welcome to another Double D Challenge! I like the title and theme of Diane's challenge this time around -- To Spook or not to Spook. Make a Halloween card, or a pink card for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or combine the two by making a pink Halloween card. Cute!
Pictured below is the inspiration board and a prize for a random winner. The DD team votes on creative winners as well. See the challenge blog for more details.
I made a straight up Halloween card in order to use my never-been-used Spooky Ghost & Crow die set by Cottage Cutz. Those dang sales at The Scrapping Cottage... I try to resist, but I do enjoy these dies. I combined with other dies from my stash to craft the rest of the card.
I cut in white and colored with inks and brushes. The frame is glitter cardstock and I added Orange Peel Stickles glitter to the star on the crow's hat.
In the photo below I mostly wanted to capture the semi-gloss on the crow's beak. I painted it with clear top coat nail polish to make it look more beak-ish. A person can add more coats after the first is dry to achieve different levels of gloss without it turning too glossy. Just a fun thing for small parts. Try different colors or maybe glitter or chrome polish. I've got a few bottles left over from the old days. I'm more of a file and buff kinda gal with all the gardening and dog cuddling I do.
I can't wait to see what you all share in the Double D gallery! The team has a fabulous variety of inspiration for you, so be sure to head over and visit. Thank you so much!
Dies: Cottage Cutz Spooky Ghost & Crow, Memory Box Oval Master Frame and Boo Posh Script, Cheery Lynn Spider Net Paper: Neenah 110 lb white, glitter cardstock for frame, woodgrain white for card base, SU Tangerine Tango and Going Gray Ink: Various mostly SU for coloring except Distress Black Soot for crow Other: Stickles Orange Peel glitter glue, clear top coat nail polish for crow's beak
22 comments:
Well, you must know I absolutely LOVE this, love all the glittery goodness and of course the entire card! A clever tip with the polish too!! This die also made it's way into my cart during one of their sales, like you I can't resist them!!
Dang those sales lol They keep us coming back for more....and more. This is FUN! Your ghost and crow look like they are the best of friends, how sweet! :)
Cute... BOO to you too. Have a great day
Your card gave me a good chuckle Leslie. The smile on that ghosts face speaks volumes. hahaha! The little crow with the shiny nail polished beak is looking at him like, "seriously??" Such a fun card! Cottage Cutz has some of the best dies.
Oh wow, this is awesome! I love the glittery frame and spider webs for this fun Halloween scene. Mr. Ghost (aw, his little heart), Mr. Crow and Mr. Jack O Lantern are all having a good laugh about something. Fantastic paper pieced images and overall fabulous Halloween card.
Great spooky card and love the cute spooky images and cobweb.
Carol x
So cute. I love the layout with all the different dies - Background web is great. Love the purple glitter base for all the rest of the fun images.
Leslie, it's easy to see why you can't resist them! Such a darling collection of not-so-spooky Halloween/Fall elements here! Even that fun crow... CAWS me to smile!
I'd LOVE that PB set - you'll undoubtedly see me in your gallery!
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Oh wow--my kind of Halloween card! This is beyond adorable, Leslie! I've had that sentiment die in my cart multiple times and wish I'd gotten it! PS--thank you so much for the comment on my card using Lydia's technique. It made my day! Hope you enjoyed the video.
Such a great card with all the sparkle and shine! Hard to believe that it is October! Your die set is so cute! I like the cards made with the spider webs. I think they add so much to the design!
OMGosh ... love this cast of characters! What a fun tip you shared ... thanks! Beautifully crafted Halloween card and glad you were able to finally get around to using this NBUS set ... too cute to just let sit in the basket!
This is such a cute halloween card. I am so glad you have used those dies now. Thanks for the nail polish tip and for capturing the sparkle in your photos xx
Okay how cute are they! Love the expression on the little ghost's face and your crow's dolled up beak look great. Our granddaughter used to CAW back at the crows on our walks when she was just a toddler!Absolutely faBOOlous card, Leslie!
So cute, both your ghost looks like he's had one too many - all cross eyed and wrinkly mouth :)
How fun, Leslie! I love this ghost with his crazy mouth and crossed eyes! The crow is fun holding the jack-o-lantern! You nailed his beak! Not too spooky, just lots of fun!
You are the master of using those dies and creating such fun cards with them. I love Halloween and your card is perfect for the theme.
I can see why this set of dies hopped into your cart Leslie...I would have been hard pressed to ignore them too! Your coloring as always is fab-BOO-lous and I just LOVE the faces on the ghost, crow and pumpkin! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Sorry to be late to the party! Been having issues with my girls (dogs) a little trip to the vet and $200. should put them right in no time! $$$
I love your cute card, great design and the spiderweb is so stinkin cute!
I love the expression on that crow and the coloring of the pumpkin like he is glowing inside :). Those webs in the corners of the oval is cool!
I must say...this is such a cute little scene. Love the little crow!
I am back in circulation again after vacation and once again inspired by your creations. I can't believe that you have not used these amazing images before, but I do know that I like to buy and then I don't get to using the supplies right away. So glad that you did this time. I really like that die spiderweb too.
Well how stinkin' CUTE!!! I love all your die cut elements, and that crow is perfect!! Thanks for the tip on the nail, polish, what a great idea. I have never thought of using it. I just ADORE this card!!!
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