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Sunday, October 27, 2019

'Candy Made Me Do It' Halloween Crow

Top 3 at Sweet Stampin'
Winner at Fabrika Fantasy
Honorable Mention at Lavinia World
Coffee/Tea of the Day - Hazelnut Vanilla coffee

Hello to all of you!
I am sharing a card that I made for one of my son's and his wife for Halloween. we always send them candy for the holiday, even though they are all grown and have moved away. some traditions just last long beyond the nest. ;)

my crafting is extremely slow these days, so it's taking me lots longer to get these made. hopefully I will have the others finished tomorrow so they can get in the mail.


I had a great time creating the bg on this card. it's a combination of numerous distress oxide sprays in addition to regular distress ink. the main images were stamped with Memento ink. in lighter ink that matches the card base I stamped the Prima script stamp I have been using lately. it might not show in the photo, but irl it peeks through ever so slightly, which is exactly what I wanted. :) stamps used are from the Tim Holtz 'Regions Beyond' and 'Tiny Things 2' sets. the Tim Holtz flame stencil was also used before distressing the edges.

The crow was embossed with black ep. both it and the sentiment are from a special collaboration stamp set between Simon Says Stamp and Tim Holtz. I actually bought the set because of these stamps. :) it originally was one stamp, but I cut the sentiments apart from all of the images. that way I can get more use from them and it's easier to stamp one or the other. I lightly watercolored the crow after fussy cutting. it is popped up on a double thickness of foam tape. sentiment is embossed with white ep on black cs.

the candy bingo card is by Jenni Bowlin and is a digital download from Snap Click Supply. if you don't yet, check them out every Wednesday for their dollar specials. it's the best deal around!  they also have some kind of promotion that runs every weekend, ranging from 50% off certain brands to a sale on new products. I am not a rep for them, just a very happy customer! :) the card is edged in black soot distress stickles. they are also added to the flower by the sentiment.

both moth images are from The Graphics Fairy, ribbons and trim are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, flower is by Wild Orchid Crafts, and little candies are from a QuicKutz die. boy howdy, did those little goodies almost do me in! I also added a few twigs for the crow to rest upon. gosh, I just realized that I didn't add any vintage buttons! what is up with that?! :)

I hope all of you have had a wonderful weekend! bring on Monday. :)
take care!
Jennifer

Challenges:
SSS Monday Ch - spooky
Dragonfly Dreams - use black
Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Allsorts - make your own bg
Crafty Calendar - Autumn colors/Halloween
Crafty Friends - embossing, wet or dry
Di's Digis - Halloween or Harvest
Sweet Stampin' - Halloween or black and orange
Shopping Our Stash - Halloween
Daring Cardmakers - make it spooky
CRAFT - Halloween/Thanksgiving/Bonfire Night
Lavina World - anything goes using stamping
Fabrika Fantasy - Halloween

22 comments:

Suze said...

What a wonderful design. Your sentiment made me chuckle. Thank you for joining in the Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.

Heather said...

What a fabulous Halloween card! Great layout and I LOVE the sentiment! Can I use that excuse?? Thanks for playing with Di's Digi Designs.

brenda said...

A super spooky creation, thanks so much for sharing and joining us this week at Allsorts challenge.

B x

Nonnie's Cards and Gifts said...

Love everything about this! Thank you for crafting with us at Lavinia World Challenges. Vicki- DT

Linby said...

A great spooky card and so much work in your background.
Thanks for taking part in my "make your own background" challenge at Allsorts this week.
Lynn x
DT

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous halloween card and background-love the crow.Thank you for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams
Carol DT x

Rhonda Miller said...

I love your card. That crow is great.

Anne Temple said...

What a fabulous Halloween creation! I still send my son a Halloween treat basket too - they are never too old or too far away to get happy mail :-). SO glad you shared it with us for the Lavinia World Challenges #12. We look forward to seeing more of your wonderful projects in the future. :-)

Sheryl said...

I love your card and how lovely that you've kept your Halloween tradition going even though your boys have grown.
Thank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl xx
CRAFT DT
Cat Crazy Craft Corner {My Blog}

Donna said...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh super awesome & spooky card!
I am sure your son and DIL will love it, love that you send them candy for Halloween :)
Thanks for celebrating Halloween with the crew from SHOPPING OUR STASH!

Mummylade said...

Lovely design! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Allsorts this week.

Nathalie said...

I like your Halloween card! Thank for playing with us at Di's Digi challenge this week.
Nathalie DT

Grandma Bonnie said...

Jennifer, i love your super creative, fun card!! It doesn't look like the crow is going to share his candy stash. :) Thank you for sharing at Lavinia World Challenge!
Bonnie - Lavinia World DT

Fikreta said...

this is so gorgeous!
love it!
hugs

Gale said...

Great spooky Halloween card Jennifer! Thank you for sharing with us over here at the Crafty Calendar Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Love to see you join in each month. Thank you.
Gale DT for
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

Steph Ackerman said...

Fabulous spooky creation. Thanks for sharing at Lavinia World Challenges.

Let's Art Journal said...

Beautiful make! I love how you layered all the elements together to create this spooky Halloween design 😁. Thanks so much for joining the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! Happy and creative wishes, Jo x

Alina Florea said...

Cute one! Thank you for sharing it over at Lavinia World Challenge! Hugs, Alina DT

Mervi said...

Fabulous background and spooky creation!
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

Dawn said...

Brilliant card. I love the crows face and the sentiment is fabulous. Thanks for joining in at Daring Cardmakers. x

Melanie said...

A great card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "embossing (wet or dry)” challenge over at Crafty Friends & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

(DT Crafty Friends)

(DT The Sketchy Challenges)

(DT Simply Create Too)

Lori Kobular said...

Love all the details on your awesome card! That crow looks great and I love the use of the bingo card! Thanks for sharing with us at Lavinia World Challenges!