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October is speeding by and Halloween is fast approaching! I love decorating for Fall and Halloween and it's been especially fun this year in our new house!

The Stampendous Design team is participating in the 31 Days of Halloween! The Design Team members are excited to be bringing a daily dose of Halloween inspiration. We had such a great time for the Smeared Ink blog hop last year with Terra that we wanted to come back for another year and then we didn’t sign up in time. We’ll still provide their hop list every day so you won’t miss out on the fabulous projects from them. 

And of course, there are PRIZES!!! We have tons of prizes for this hop and as usual, comment on our blog and our design team blogs that get linked up here throughout our 31 Days post! See Official Contest Rules and then watch for details in our Monday post when we get the hop into full swing.

This week our team has been given two themes to work with in our creations. One to use some of the fabulous Graphic45 papers they so generously supply for us, and two, a theme of "Wrapped Up in Costumes".  Our fun stamps and their great papers are wonderful together. 

My creation for today features the Who Am I stamp paired with the Shadows sentiment.

Stampendous:
CRQ226 Cling Who Am I
CRV322 Cling Shadows

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®

Plus:
Cream Cardstock
Graphic45 Brews and Potions, Charmed I'm Sure
Copic Sketch Markers - T1, T3, T5, T7, T9, YG0000, YG01, YG93, YG95, YG97, BV0000, BV00, BV02, BV04, E51
Distress Inks - shaded lilac, mustard seed, spiced marmalade, peeled paint, walnut stain, black soot
Foam applicator
Foam Tape

Instructions:

Step 1:  Fold a 6" x 9 1/2" piece of cream cardstock in half to form a card
Step 2:  Stamp the Who Am I image on a 3" x 4" piece of white cardstock, and the Shadows saying on a 2 1/4" x 3" piece with Tuxedo Black ink, color the Who Am I with Copic markers

Step 3: Use a foam applicator to rouge the distress inks around the edges of both stamped pieces, edge with the black soot ink
Step 4: Cut a 4 3/4" x 6" piece of Charmed, I'm Sure and distress with walnut stain and black soot, adhere to the card front
Step 5:  Cut a 1 3/4" x 6" piece of the Brews and Potions, use a foam applicator to apply the Distress inks around the paper, adhere to the card front along the lower edge, add the Who Am I image
Step 6:  Use foam tape to attach the Shadows saying

Check out the Stampendous Blog for today's list of designers!

Happy Creating,
Louise

A Really Mice Fall!

Fall has definitely arrived in the Ohio area! There's a chill in the air, trees are changing color, and fall decorations are being displayed everywhere! Fall is my favorite time of year so I'm trying to enjoy each and every moment of it.

The Stampendous Design Team has been challenged to create with a theme of "A Really Mice Fall" for this week. I thought this cute Halloween card with the Mice Costume Stamp fit the theme perfectly!

Trick or Treating Fun!

Don't forget our team is participating in the 31 Days of Halloween! The Design Team members are excited to be bringing a daily dose of Halloween inspiration. We had such a great time for the Smeared Ink blog hop last year with Terra that we wanted to come back for another year and then we didn’t sign up in time. We’ll still provide their hop list every day so you won’t miss out on the fabulous projects from them. 

And of course, there are PRIZES!!! We have tons of prizes for this hop and as usual, comment on our blog and our design team blogs that get linked up here throughout our 31 Days post! See Official Contest Rules and then watch for details in our Monday post when we get the hop into full swing.

Back to today's creation!

Stampendous:
HMCR79Mice Costumes  Cling Stamp
CRV323 Cling Prowl Stamp
DCP1006 Fitted Frames B Die Cut Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®

Plus:
My Colors Cardstock - Harvest Orange, Black Magic
Graphic 45 Brews and Potions 4501144
Copic Sketch Markers - Y00, Y02, Y15, Y17, YR04, YR24, YR68, G99, RV000, RV11, RV13, E31, E33, E51, E93, YG63, T0, T5, T9, W0, W2, W4, W6, BG93, 100, 0
Creative Impressions 1/4" Black Glimmer Ribbon 70258
Foam Tape
Die Cut Machine
Craft Glue Dots

Instructions:

Step 1:  From an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of Harvest Orange cardstock, first cut at 7" from one long side, this leaves you a 1 1/2" x 11" strip to cut into 4 pieces 1 1/2" x 2 3/4", cut the big piece to 7" x 10" and fold in half to form an A7 top fold card
Step 2:  Stamp the Mice Costumes image on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of white cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink, color with Copic markers

Step 3: Use the Fitted Frames size R set to die cut the Mice Costumes and a matching black mat, adhere together
Step 4:  Wrap the black ribbon around the image and fasten with Glue Dots, tie a small matching bow and adhere with a Glue Dot
Step 5:  Cut a 2 1/4" x 6 3/4" piece from the Brews and Potions paper, edge with the 100 marker, adhere near the bottom of the card front

Step 6:   Stamp the Prowl image randomly on the 4 small pieces of Harvest Orange with Tuxedo Black, edge with 100 marker, adhere across the top of the card equally spacing them out
Step 7:  Cut a 6 3/4" strip of the ruler section of the Brews and Potions paper, edge with 100, adhere across where the two backgrounds match up

Step 8: Use foam tape to attach the mouse image

In July, I shared another darling House Mouse Design called Leaf Kite, click here to see that post!

For more "Mice Fall" creations hop over to the Stampendous Blog!

Happy Creating,
Louise

Open Owl

Happy 31 Days of Halloween! It is happening again this year and the Stampendous Design Team members are just as excited to be bringing a daily dose of Halloween inspiration. We had such a great time for the Smeared Ink blog hop last year with Terra that we wanted to come back for another year and then we didn’t sign up in time. We’ll still provide their hop list every day so you won’t miss out on the fabulous projects from them. 

And of course, there are PRIZES!!! We have tons of prizes for this hop and as usual, comment on our blog and our design team blogs that get linked up here throughout our 31 Days post! See Official Contest Rules and then watch for details in our Monday post when we get the hop into full swing.

Our theme this week is "The Eyes of Halloween", another perfect theme for the 31 Days of Halloween challenge!

Today I am featuring the Dreamweaver Open Owl Stencil (DWLG751) sitting on a "bed" of twigs made from the Leafless Tree Die Cut (DWDX7020).  I think he has fabulous eyes and eyebrows! Besides, it Stencil Thursday!

Stampendous:

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

DCP1006 Fitted Frames B Die Cuts - R

Dreamweaver:

DWLG751 Open Owl Stencil
DWDMBP Matte Black Embossing Paste

DWDPK Dreamweaver Palette Knife

DWLM2010 Paste Spreader
DWDX7020 Leafless Tree Die Cut

Plus:

My Colors Cardstock - Cloak Gray

CCP2239 Canvas Corp Grey and White Mini Dot Reverse 

Micron 05 Black Pen
Black cardstock
Double-sided adhesive sheets
Zutter 1/2" Corner Rounder
Copic 100 Black marker
X-acto knife and cutting mat
Mini Glue Dots

Instructions:

Step 1:  Fold a 6" x 9 1/2" piece of Cloak Gray cardstock in half to form an A6 card, round the corners
Step 2:  Die cut a white and gray layer from the Fitted Frames set size R

Step 3: Tape the Open Owl stencil to the larger white die cut frame with removable tape
Step 4:  Use a palette knife and paste spreader to apply Matte Black Embossing Paste over the stencil, remove the stencil and place in water for cleaning, let the paste dry very thoroughly
Step 5:  Lay the stencil on the gray dotted paper and trace the openings with a Micron pen, adhere double-side adhesive to the back of the paper, cut out the pieces, edge each piece with a black marker, adhere them on the matching areas of the pasted image except the eyes and claws

Step 6: Cut a piece of white cardstock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", round corners and edge with black marker, adhere to the front of the card
Step 7:  Adhere the Owl to the matching gray mat, use an x-acto knife to cut around the claw area, adhere to the card front

Step 8: Die cut the Leafless Tree from black cardstock, cut apart the branches
Step 9: Lift the claws and use Mini Glue Dots to add some branches under the claws

Stop over at the Stampendous Blog for today's list!

Today, I will have a second post featuring a sneak peak of my favorite creation from the October catalog. Click here for the link.

Happy Creating,
Louise

Bird of Paradise

This week the Stampendous Design Team is sharing sneak peeks of samples we created for the October 2016 Catalog. We were asked to share our favorite sample with you. Here's mine:

This beautiful Bird of Paradise stencil is one of my favorites and looks incredible when you use the Crackle Paste on it. Of course, the Jungle Leaves stencil is the perfect background stencil to finish it off! Here's how it's done:

Supplies:

Stampendous:

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Dreamweaver:

DWLL454 Long Bird of Paradise Stencil
DWLJ825 Jungle Leaves Stencil
DWLL332 Picasso Stencil
DWDMBP Matte Black Embossing Paste
DWCEP Crackle Embossing Paste

DWDPK Dreamweaver Palette Knife
DWLM2010 Paste Spreader
DWNHB-12 1/2" Brush #12 Natural Handle
DWGHB-6 1/4" Brush #6 Gold Handle Brush

Plus:

My Color Cardstock - Ocean Side
Brilliance Ink - P. Olive, P. Thyme, P. Ivy, Sunflower Yellow, P. Orange, Rocket Red, Mediterranean Blue
Rubber Embossing Mat
Die Cut Machine
Removable Tape
Foam Tape

Instructions:

Step 1:  Fold a 6" x 9 1/2" piece of Ocean Side cardstock in half to form an A6 card

Step 2: Tape the Long Bird of Paradise stencil to a 2" x 5 1/2" piece of  white paper with removable tape
Step 3: Use a palette knife and paste spreader to apply Matte Black Embossing Paste over the design, remove stencil and place in water for cleaning later, let paste dry
Step 4:  Tape the clean dry stencil back over the dry paste with removable tape, use a palette knife and paste spreader to apply Crackle Embossing Paste over the black paste, remove stencils and place in water for cleaning later, let paste dry
Step 5:  Tape the clean dry stencil back over the crackled image, use 1/4" brushes and the Picasso tool to add color to the Bird of Paradise design, remove and clean stencil

Step 6: Use the Rubber Embossing Mat and die cut machine to dry emboss a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of white using the Jungle Leaves stencil, trim the embossed image close to the design if edges are not even
Step 7:  Use a 1/2" stencil brush and the green inks to brush color over the embossed leaves, adhere to the card front
Step 8:  Cut two 1/4" x 4 1/4" strips of the Ocean Side paper and adhere near the bottom of the embossed Jungle Leaves
Step 9:  Cut two 1/2" x 5 1/2" strips of Ocean Side paper and adhere behind the long edges of the flower image, trim the length to match the Jungle Leaves layer
Step 10:  Use foam tape to apply the Bird of Paradise to the card front

See the Stampendous Blog for more sneak peeks!

My other post today is for our weekly theme of "The Eyes of Halloween". Click here to see it!

Happy Creating,

Louise

Steampunk Halloween

Happy 31 Days of Halloween! It is happening again this year and the Stampendous Design Team members are just as excited to be bringing a daily dose of Halloween inspiration. We had such a great time for the Smeared Ink blog hop last year with Terra that we wanted to come back for another year and then we didn’t sign up in time. We’ll still provide their hop list every day so you won’t miss out on the fabulous projects from them. 

And of course, there are PRIZES!!! We have tons of prizes for this hop and as usual, comment on our blog and our design team blogs that get linked up here throughout our 31 Days post! See Official Contest Rules and then watch for details in our Monday post when we get the hop into full swing.

Our theme this week is "The Eyes of Halloween", another perfect theme for the 31 Days of Halloween challenge!

Today I am featuring the Steam Pumpkin stamp with some Graphic45 papers.

Stampendous:
CRR269 Cling Steam Pumpkin Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
EJS05 Spoonful of Rust Embossing Kit

Plus:
My Color Cardstock - Grape Vine, Carrot Stick
Graphic45 Random Relics, Charmed, I'm Sure
Copic Sketch Markers - Y13, YR15, YR23, YR24, YR65, YR68, R59, Y26, BV0000, BV02, BV04, YG95, E51, E53, BG01, T2, T4, T5, T7
Distress Inks - antique linen, scattered straw, mustard seed, rusty hinge, vintage photo, walnut stain
Foam applicator
Heat Tool
Foam Tape

Instructions:

Step 1:  Fold a 7" x 10" piece of Grape Vine cardstock in half to form a card
Step 2:  Stamp the Steam Pumpkin image on a 4" x 5" piece of white cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink, color with Copic markers, tear edges

Step 3: Use foam applicators to rouge the various distress inks into the background, using vintage photo and walnut stain close to the edges
Step 4: Sprinkle some Spoonful of Rust across the bottom edge, use a clip to hold the image while you heat it from below, repeat in the upper left corner, let cool
Step 5:  Cut a 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" piece of the Random Relics Graphic45 paper, use a foam applicator to apply the Distress inks around the paper on the flower vine side, adhere to the card front
Step 6:  Cut a 1 1/2" x 7" piece of Carrot Stick cardstock, use a foam applicator to apply the Distress inks along the edges, adhere to the card front near the left side
Step 7:  Cut a strip of the "Bewitched" word from the Charmed, I'm Sure Graphic45 paper, add Distress Inks, adhere a 7" strip to left side of the Carrot Stick layer, and one "Bewitched" to the Steam Pumpkin image
Step 8:  Use foam tape to attach the Steam Pumpkin image

Stop over at the Stampendous Blog for the "list of the day"!

Happy Creating,
Louise

Chilling!

Happy 31 Days of Halloween! It is happening again this year and the Stampendous Design Team members are just as excited to be bringing a daily dose of Halloween inspiration. We had such a great time for the Smeared Ink blog hop last year with Terra that we wanted to come back for another year and then we didn’t sign up in time. We’ll still provide their hop list every day so you won’t miss out on the fabulous projects from them. 

And of course, there are PRIZES!!! We have tons of prizes for this hop and as usual, comment on our blog and our design team blogs that get linked up here throughout our 31 Days post! See Official Contest Rules and then watch for details in our Monday post when we get the hop into full swing.

Our theme this week is "A Chill in the Air", perfect for the beginning of fall and the 31 Days of Halloween challenge!

"Chilling!"

Stampendous:
CRR266 Cling Chilling

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®

Dreamweaver:
DWLX7020 Leafless Tree Stencil
DWGHB-6 1/4" Brush #6 Gold Handle

Plus:
My Color Cardstock - Golden Yellow
Black Cardstock
Graphic45 Royal Gardens
Copic Sketch Markers - Y00, Y02, Y21, Y26, YR000, RV93, V95, BV08, B0000, B32, B37, B18, 100
Distress Inks - chipped sapphire, wilted violet
Foam applicator
Creative Impressions 1/4" Black with yellow stitch ribbon
Foam Tape
Beacon Adhesive FabriTac

Instructions:

Step 1:  Fold a 7" x 10" piece of yellow cardstock in half to form a card
Step 2:  Stamp the Chilling image on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of white cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink, trim close to the design (3 3/4" x 5"), color with Copic markers

Step 3: Adhere the colored image to a 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" black mat
Step 4: Adhere the matted image to a 4" x 6" Golden Yellow mat, adhere a piece of the ribbon on the bottom yellow area
Step 5:  Cut a 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" piece of the Graphic45 paper, use a foam applicator to apply the Distress inks around the paper, 
Step 6:  Place the Leafless Tree stencil on the distressed paper, use the 1/4" brush and black ink to stencil the tree limbs around the upper edges of the paper, edge with the black marker, adhere to the card front
Step 7:  Use foam tape to attach the Chilling image to the card

Step 8:  Add a small matching bow using FabriTac

Head over to the Stampendous Blog for today's list!

Happy Creating,
Louise

All Hallow's Eve!

Happy 31 Days of Halloween! It is happening again this year and the Stampendous Design Team members are just as excited to be bringing a daily dose of Halloween inspiration. We had such a great time for the Smeared Ink blog hop last year with Terra that we wanted to come back for another year and then we didn’t sign up in time. We’ll still provide their hop list every day so you won’t miss out on the fabulous projects from them.

And of course, there are PRIZES!!! We have tons of prizes for this hop and as usual, comment on our blog and our design team blogs that get linked up here throughout our 31 Days post! See Official Contest Rules and then watch for details in our Monday post when we get the hop into full swing.

Our theme this week is "A Chill in the Air", perfect for the beginning of fall and the 31 Days of Halloween challenge!

Stampendous:

CRR267 Cling Haunted Mansion

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®

Plus:
My Color Cardstock - Mandarin, Brown Eyes
Graphic45 October Flourish 
Copic Sketch Markers - Y00, Y21, Y26, R59, YG93, G99, B60, C1, E42, E47, E49, YR15, W0, W2, W4, W6
Distress Inks - vintage photo, black soot, mustard seed, spiced marmalade
Foam applicator
Foam Tape

Instructions:

Step 1:  Fold a 6 1/2" x 10" piece of Mandarin cardstock in half to form a card
Step 2:  Stamp the Haunted Mansion image on a 4" x 5" piece of white cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink, color with Copic markers, trim to 3 3/4" x 5"

Step 3: Use a foam applicator to rouge vintage photo and black soot around the edges
Step 4: Adhere the colored image to a 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" Brown Eyes mat
Step 5:  Cut a 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" piece of the Graphic45 paper, use a foam applicator to apply the Distress inks around the paper, adhere a 1 3/8" x 4 1/4" strip of Brown Eyes to the upper left and lower right edges of the paper, adhere to the card front
Step 6:  Use foam tape to attach the Haunted Mansion image
Step 7:  Cut the "All Hallow's Eve" image from the Graphic45 paper, add Distress Inks, adhere to lower left corner of the card

Head over to the Stampendous Blog for the full list of bloggers today!

Happy Creating,
Louise