monster thank you

we just spent a couple of fun-filled weeks with two of our little grandchildren - we returned home to cool and crispy fall weather (and I LOVE it!) so I was excited to pull out some fall papers and stamps.

 

 

I spent HOURS creating halloween crafts with the kiddos, so I know they'll love these little monsters . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  my favorite things

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  washi tape - stampin' up

die-cut stencil shapes

it's so fun to have a friend with a Halloween birthday (and an exceptional sense of humor!)

PAPERTREY INK'S

Make it Monday

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stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  echo park, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

HALLOWEEN HEAT 'n BOND

I wanted a gauzy texture for this ghost and spider web, so I bunched up some cheesecloth on a piece of heat 'n bond (sandwiched between a paper bag so it wouldn't stick to my iron) and the texture turned out just right . . .

PAPERTREY INK'S

Make it Monday

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stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  ribbon - sheer creations; divine twine; button - my stash

spray mists

Guess I'm in a "fallish" mood today . . . I masked the witch shape and just used black to spray a drop shadow effect on the "moon" for a fun tag.  I know a "good" witch (she was born on Halloween) who will be getting some Kara caramel fudge for her birthday with this tag tied around the box.  (I have to say "good" witch, because she's my boss - and she's THE BEST!!!)

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, my favorite things

embellishments:  ribbon - stampin' up; twine - divine twine; button - doodlebug

The Fun of Fall

Even tho we're empty nesters, I still like to have some fun with Halloween - my husband just rolls his eyes as the decorations come up from the basement . .  . although . . . he was very helpful with a suggestion for a birthday gift for my boss a few years ago - when I told him she was born on Halloween, he said,  "she must need a new broom."  So, that's exactly what she got!  (thank goodness, she thought it was hilarious!!!)

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stripe - pebbles ink; cardstock - stampin' up
dies:  cat - sizzix; border - papertrey ink; tag - my favorite things
embossing folder:  cuttlebug
embellishments:  divine twine; button - papertrey ink