Halloween Banner

My last workshop turned out to be a lot of fun.  We made a Halloween banner and it didn't take a lot of time and turned out pretty "spooky".  I wanted to make one similar to the one in the Idea Book in the Mischief Workshop on the Go (WOTG) section, but I didn't want to use up all my paper packet to do it.  I also didn't want to make everyone buy the WOTG packet just to make the banner.  So, we ended up using only one sheet (from the consultant bulk paper package) and 1 sheet of Black CS.  I added in some Sunset paper.  Okay, here is my true confessions.  I am a ribbon and embellishment hoarder.  So, it wasn't too hard to come up with those finishing touches.  So, here it is (click to see more details):

Below are the individual pennants:

Supplies:  Mischief WOTG kit; Mischief Workshop Stamp Set; All Hallow's Eve Stamp Set; Sunset, Olive and Black Cardstock; Black and White Exclusive Ink; Silhouette Creative Basis B&T papers; Cricut Art Philosphy Cartridge (letters); Black Mini-Medley Accents; Sparkles (skull eyes); Pearl opaques, liquid glass; Martha Stewart Scary Fence Punch; Theresa Collins Black diamonds (on the "k").

I think I'm ready for Halloween now!

Treat Bag using Cricket Art Philosphy Cartridge

There are so many amazing images on the art Philosphy Cartridge--700 to be precise!  This is one of the boxes that you can cut from this cartridge using the Mischief papers.  It took about 15 minutes to create! 

And one more view

Supplies:  Mischief WOTG kit and stamp set; Mixed Shapes Dimensional Elements VersaMark, Clear Embossing Powder; Sunset Exclusive Ink; Liquid Glass; Black Organza Ribbon and Orange Organza Ribbon.

Below is a pictures of some of the amazing shapes on the CTMH Cricket Art Philosophy Cartridge (click to see details):

I just love the 3D flowers and the doilies are so amazing.  I never knew you could get such detail from a cutter!

Wicked SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to August's {Wicked} Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month the featured stamp of the month is S1108-Wicked, a set of 9 mischievous images!  Below are the images in this stamp set.  Today the new Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book goes live along with new LOW stamp set prices and no Stamp of the Month program (spend $50 and you can purchase the SOTM for $5.00 or purchase this D-size stamp set outright for $17.95).  OMG all our stamps sets have DROPPED in price can you believe it?

If you have come here from Cecilia Marsh's blog, you are on the right path!  I am the first stop for this month's hop! You can find a list of all the partipant's in case you get lost here: http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/p/sotm-blog-hop-list.html  This month we have just over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this wicked set. The hop is simple to follow - just click on the link provided in the post to move to the next blog!

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My first item is an easel card created with the new Mischief Paper Pack (Workshop on the Go).  I just love how whispy our little witch is!  I tried to emphasize her hat, shoes & gloves with Liquid Glass (same thing as Diamond Glaze type adhesive).  I finally made up my mind to use or lose my Pazzles Inspiration (die cutting machine like a Cricut only can do a lot more things) to cut all the scallop and circle pieces.

Below shows the card standing up as an easel card (directions can be found at Splitcoast Stampers under Resources).

A close look at the inside of the card (which hold up card).

Supplies used: S1108 Wicked Stamp Set; G1029 Mischief WOTG; Sunset, Black & White Daisy Cardstocks; Black & Grey Wool Exclusive Inks; z1353 CTMH 4-1/2" Circle Cards; z1333 Mocha Opaques; z679 Liquid Glass; Pazzles Inspiration to cut scalloped circles and black CS circles.

Now, this next let gem I had been eyeing to make since last Halloween is the cute little witch's shoe.  I had it on display at my workshop yesterday and everyone said they loved it but it looked hard to make. (Oh no it wasn't!). 

A closer look at the little sign:

Here's a view so you can see it straight on to get a better idea of the dimension.

,Supplies used: S1108 Wicked Stamp Set; G1029 Mischief WOTG; Black  & Sunset Cardstock; Black Exclusive Ink, VersaMark Ink; Z1338 Sunset Mini Medley Accent Collection; Z1095 Orange & Yellow Embroidery Floss (apparently retired); Z1612 Pin Clips; Retired Neutral Buttons (very old); Autumn Glitter Embossing Powder (I got it at a stamping convention).
OK if you are like me you are saying, "So where's the template?"  You can find that template here.  It really is very easy!


Time to hop on over to Helen Onulak's Blog to see her beautiful eye candy! Be sure to visit all the Consultants' Blogs to get some great crafting and other fun ideas! Remember, the SOTM is only available until August 31th! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free! Here we go!

Finally, be sure to check out the August Specials.  Here is the first which is available all month: 

The second special for August runs August 15th thru the end of September.  Get 2 D-size stamp sets free when you spend $75:

Happy hopping!