Hand Stamped Sentiments #86 - Halloween

Hello there and Happy Tuesday to you! this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a "spook-tackular" challenge! It's ALL about Halloween, so get your BOO on and play along! :) 

I created my card with two different stamp sets. First, the (embossed) definition stamp is from a retired set called Eat, Drink and Be Scary. I thought the definition worked so well with those little "mustached" pumpkins from the Out on a Limb set. How cute is it that these jack o' lantern's have their own little costume for Halloween? I know some people don't realy like the mustache-"thing", but I think it is stinkin' CUTE! :) 

The Frightful Sight DSP has become very popular for me recently, as I have been making quite a few Halloween cards. I also added the Spiderweb Embossing folder with some sponged ink and some Crystal Effects to the pumpkins for added shine. All of the supplies used are listed below. 

Sure hope you will stop by and visit Hand Stamped Sentiments this week to see what the rest of the Design Team has created AND to join in the fun. Thanks for stopping by today! 

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Out on a Limb (Hioliday Mini) and Eat, Drink and Be Scary (ret.) 
Paper:  Frightful Sight DSP, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Black, Basic Gray and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Versa-Mark, Cajun Craze (for coloring the pumpkiins), Basic Black and basic Gray Classic ink
Accessories: 1- 1/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Spiderweb Embossing folder, White Embossing powder,  Crystal Effects, Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaling pen, Neutrals Glimmer Brads, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Silver Elastic cord (ret.), Stampin' Dimensionals and Clips Assortment

Eat, Drink & Be Scary

I love making fall and Halloween cards! When I saw the photo inspiration challenge over at the Papercraft Star site this week, I was immediately motivated to play along. How much fun is this photo? They plucked it from Martha Stewart Living magazine. If there is one thing to say about Ms. Martha, she knows how to throw a fabulous party, that's for sure. 

I took different elements from the photo to add to my card, which could also very easily be turned into an invite to a Halloween bash. The circles on the Ghostly Greetings DSP (retired) reminded me of both the pumpkins and the polka dots on the tablecloth. Ooh, ooh, ooh, I see cupcakes on that table, too....YUM! That's where the addition of the striped DSP came in. Yup, I can always spot the treats, hee hee! I actually made Halloween cupcakes yesterday for my hubby to take to work today. I'm sure they were JUST as good as Martha's! ;)


I didn't plan to use the Kiwi Kiss (retired) color but the striped paper had that color in it, so I just went ahead and incorporated it. The Halloween definition is from the Eat, Drink & Be Scary (retired) set. I embossed it in white on the black card stock to make it pop a little more. The spiders are rub on's and although spiders are generally really creepy, these guys are kind of cute. I finished it off with some ribbon, some fiber for sparkle and the three little bat brads. Hope you like it! :)

Thanks for visiting,