Halloween Hello stamp set

Halloween Hello Gift Cards

October 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Halloween hello gift card holders?

Wah! I wanted a tutorial. I know. It’s coming. Waking up at 5:00 am to make a tutorial before work is no easy task. Look for it tomorrow. Please.

But todays share is cute. I made some really quick, simple and adorable gift card holders to mail to family who is far away to receive the traditional Halloween treat. Sooo, a gift card is the next best thing. And, thanks to the Pop’n Cuts die and Washi tape – these were a snap!

I have found a couple of different folds to make gift cards from this die. I chose to go with both, for some added interest.

I also used some fun colors, like pink. Not a Halloween color, but, a girly color. I just kept applying the tape until it looked just right. You can see my variations. One went to a boy, so, I had to be a bit more masculine.

You have today to make creative treats for people – go get busy.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Halloween Skullie Hellos

October 11, 2013 · 6 Comments

Lol, Skullie! Isn’t this just the funniest thing? Take a look at my card below.

I know. Why on earth did I create such a silly card? Well, of course, another card challenge. This one is Stamping Peaches Paper Challenge. It is a very clean, easy sketch. I love it. And, I use this layout quite a bit, without being challenged!

I did have lots of fun creating this. I knew I wanted Halloween, but not the traditional orange/black/purple colors. So, why not pinks? And, lots of them? I started by stamping the three skulls from Halloween Hellos. Punched them out as well as the corresponding card stock color.

This is the tricky part and one that you may not really even have noticed, I punched larger circles in the front panel. The black is actually layered behind the front panel, in between the Whisper White and Pink Pirouette. Why? Why not.

I added the little detail of the ‘x x x x x x’ because the sketch called for something there. And, it reminded me of ‘skull and cross bones’ I guess.

The sentiment in punched with the Ticket Punch two times to make it more narrow. Nice. Love this idea.

Card is done. You like it? I like comments, lol! And, so does Skullie!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Bats About You

October 9, 2013 · 4 Comments

Bats about you? Yep. I have cutest share today!

I saw this idea at Convention, a slider pull card, and knew I had to do this for a Halloween themed card.

I’m sharing it today for The Paper Players . It’s #166, trick or treat Halloween card or treat holder themed item.

I just love how it’s just – simply cute! It was really much easier to make after I figured it out. And, what a great use of those Peekaboo Frames you bought but haven’t used, right? This card worked nicely with the non-Halloween DSP, Polka Dot Parade. The card base is a standard card too. Although, this idea would be great for a post card style card. You could just write your message on the ‘pull’ part.

My Buffet attendees were lucky enough to make this one if they chose! How’s that for a WOW? It’s not your typical run of the mill easy card. It was a success.

I think now, I wast to design one for Christmas?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Halloween Hello for National Coffee Day

September 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Did you know it’s National Coffee Day? Well, it is!

Halloween is also right around the corner, plus National Coffee Day, plus my recent Card Buffet, equals a fabulous card!

This was a very quick card to put together. And, thanks to the new Envelope Punch Board, it’s a gift card holder too! Perfect Halloween treat for your college student or great friend who loves coffee.

After following directions from Jackie Topa’s great tutorial, I came up with my own version of this nice idea. With a little added Witches’ Brew Designer Washi Tape, Perfect Blend stamp set and Halloween Hello stamp set – I created a fabulous card in no time.

Since the gift card is a little less than the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 standard card size, I created a matching envelope too. Went perfectly with this card. I made a tall envelope with the opening at the top. You can change the orientation of your envelope when you make you own! Got to LOVE the new Envelope Punch Board.

This was a very popular choice at my recent September Card Buffet. I have several ladies that have new college students! I am tailoring some of the cards to accommodate them. Having a recent Tufts University grad and a sophomore at UCLA, they love to receive stuff from home – even better when it’s made!

So, go grab a cup of coffee for National Coffee Day and go create something for someone special, even if it’s just for yourself!

Happy Stampin’
Libby