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

A Sketch for The Paper Players

Hi-ya stamping friends! It's Sunday and you know what that means...yup, it's Paper Players time!! Woot woot! This week, I am your challenge hostess. Eeeek!!! I sure hope you like my sketch and have a chance to join in the fun by playing along. Pretty please!! :)

For this one, I started out with something completely different, in mind. Then, I was inspired by a color combo I saw on Pintrest, my latest creative obsession. Love that site!! 

I paired up bits from three stamp sets for this little guy and even did a little "fussy cutting" which is something I generally hide from. Lol! The witch hat from the Wicked Cool stamp set fits perfectly on the punched owl. I'm sure I'm not the first to try this out, but I was pretty excited when I discovered it. 


Although I didn't actually USE the trick-or-treating owl from the Warmest of Wishes (hostess) set, I used his "goodie bag" for my inspiration. I simply used a marker to ink up the jack-o'- lantern face on the stamp and hand-cut a little treat bag. I added a piece of silver elastic cord for the handle. Although, as I type this, I kind of wonder how this hooter is going to haul his "loot" as he doesn't have hands or wings...hmmmm...maybe he will carry it in his beak? GAH...Why am I even thinking about that? Haha! 

I sponged around the image, the owl and the sentiment with some Basic Black Classic ink for an eerie-vibe. Every layer is popped up, too. It's hard to see in photos but it is actually a fairly bulky card. 

Finally, here is the inside of the card, using the (ret.) Trick or Treat set...I couldn't think of a better sentiment to use with this little dude: 

Thanks for stopping by today and please pay a visit to the rest of the lovely ladies on the Design Team to see what they have done with the sketch. Please, PLEASE play along with the Paper Players if you get the chance this week, too! *grin* 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

Julie Marshall

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Tara Bilbao
Sandra Conner (September GD)

Rita Wright (Sassy Substitute Stamper) 

Enjoy your day today! :) If I haven't stopped by to visit you recently, please know that I'm trying. The past few weeks have been absolutely crazy for me. I'm struggling to keep up and adjust to a new schedule. 
Hugs, 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Wicked Cool, Out on a Limb, Warmest of Wishes (hostess) and Trick or Treat (retired, inside sentiment) 
Paper: Frightful Sight DSP, Old Olive, Whisper White and Cajun Craze card stock
Ink: Basic Black Classic ink
Accessories: Basic Black, Old Olive and Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Markers, 1- 1/4" Circle punch, 1- 3/8" Circle punch, Owl Builder punch, Silver Elastic Cord (ret.), Stampin' Sponges and Stampin' Dimensionals
Non SU! Accessories: silver pearls, bat brad, circle and scallop circle die cut