Inkspirational Challenge #327 - Seasonal - Happy Halloween Boo-jee Pumpkin (This Calls for Confetti)

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Welcome to Inkspirational Challenge #327, where SEASONAL is our theme for the next two weeks.

 

Super easy challenge: just consider the four seasons and create a card/project that fits an occasion found in those seasons. For instance:

• Spring: Mother's Day, Easter, flowers, etc.
• Summer: summer vacations, school's out, weddings, beaches, Fourth of July, Canada Day, etc.
• Fall: harvest, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Remembrance Day, etc.
• Winter: Christmas, Hanukkah, winter activities.

Halloween happening all over my craft room of late (seriously...Halloween cards are pretty much all I've made over the past month!), and this one is no exception. I'm playing with products from a new-to-me company: This Calls for Confetti. Fortunately, one Canadian retailer carries their products, so...had to place an order for two sets: Boo-jee Pumpkin stamps + die and Wicked Webs dies. The ghost is from MCT. The letters are fun...but each one is separate, so a bit fiddly. I made two cards (one each for my niece and nephew) in this palette, cased pretty much directly from the company's site. Why mess with what caught my eye in the first place, right?

Please head over to the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my wonderful team, then join us.

Looking forward to seeing which season + occasion you'll be highlighting.

Also sharing at:

Double D Challenges - Pumpkin

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

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Just Us Girls Challenge #749 - Photo/Moodboard - Halloween Postage Collage duo (Waffle Flower, MCT, Tim Holtz, Sizzix, Coco and Reno)

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Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #749, where our wonderful hostess, Vicki, has selected the Mood Board below as inspiration this week. Isn't it fa-BOO-lous!

Source: https://penny-anna.tumblr.com/post/179618307733/happy-halloween-moodboard

Once again, we're delighted to have Kerry Parkinson joining us as our October Guest Designer.

My cards, obviously inspired by the Halloween theme of the mood board, feature my current obsession - Waffle Flower's Postage Collage dies (seriously...I LOVE this collection) - paired with an assortment of Halloween bits-and-bobs from different companies. Two more cards to send to my niece and nephew.

Please visit my teammates to see their wonderful cards, then join us.

See you in the gallery!

Also sharing at:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Halloween/Spooky

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - October 2024

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Color Hues Challenge #97 - Olive and Mustard - Sunflower Garland Autumn Greetings (Lisa Horton, Honey Bee)

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Welcome to Color Hues Challenge #97, where our wonderful hostess, Jules, has selected hues of Olive and Mustard as inspiration for the next two weeks. Yes, those colours certainly speak to Fall however, as you'll see on the challenge blog, my teammates have been quite inventive with how they've played with this combination. 

I played with Lisa Horton's Sunflower Garland stencil and die (it's meant to fit on a slimline, but can be readily adapted to other sizes of card panels), and paired it with a Honey Bee Stamps sentiment. The sunflowers are delightfully easy to stencil - and the bonus is that the center flower can be stenciled then die cut separate from the others and popped up for added dimension.  

Please head over to the main blog to see the dazzling delights my teamies created, then join us.

The challenge will be open until October 29th @ 9:00 am EDT.

The winners will be posted an hour before our next challenge and the overall

 winner will have the opportunity to be a future Guest Designer.

Also sharing at:

The Flower Challenge #96 - Add A Stencil

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Rupert Birthday Card - AAA Colourful - Colourboard #8, Lunar New Year October 2024 Challenge, Seize the Birthday Challenge #293 - Dots

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Please say Hello to Rupert, the Dragon, who is sharing birthday wishes today. He came about as a result of the AAA Colourful: Colourboard #8 which, the more I looked at it, reminded me of flames.  Flames, in turn,  reminded me of dragons so...there he is, complete with a gift and couple of balloons to mark the occasion.

Given he's a dragon, I'm also sharing him at the Lunar New Year October 2024 Challenge. This is a first time play in this challenge; fingers crossed he's a fit.

I've included some 'decorative' dots on the card and, if you squint, you'll also notice that Rupert's grey layer is covered in itsy-bitsy dots. Since dots are the topping at Seize the Birthday Challenge #293 - Dots, he's headed there, too. 

Thank you to the designers at all three challenges for your inspiration and the opportunity to play.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #748 - Word Week - Leaves - Just a Note to Say Hello (Better Press Society Leaves Plate)

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Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #748, where our lovely hostess, Stephanie, has selected LEAVES as this week's word prompt. A variety of directions to go with this challenge. 

Once again we're delighted to have Kerry joining us as our October Guest Designer.

I'm a member of the BetterPress Society (doesn't that sound fancy-schmancy!) and the August press plate included a set of leaves and two sentiments. First time using my 'other than black' archival inks, too; trying for a fall vibe with my choices. I'm happy with the way this turned out; simple. 

Looking forward to seeing how leaves inspire you!

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Inspirational Challenge #326 - Mood Board - Artsy Leaves Notecard (Tim Holtz Artsy Leaves)

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Welcome to Inkspirational Challenge #326 ,where we have the mood board, below, as inspiration. Autumn hues mixed with pretty blues and teals, fall leaves, a sandy shore, pretty sunflowers and butterfly, decorative threads, woodgrain, wisps of light, circles, squares...and so much more to spark ideas.

Reminder: please don't feel that you need to replicate photos from the mood board in their entirety. Rather, mood boards are created as 'inspiration,' offering multiple avenues for you to explore: colours, images, textures, designs, shapes, the 'vibe'...and that's just a start. One element or a combination of several: the options are plentiful.  Let us know what caught your eye; we're excited to see your interpretations. 

Source: https://reallygooddesigns.com/mood-board-examples/

24. Autumn Vibe Color Palette Moodboard, designed by Ayesha Akhtar

I'm smitten with the palette of this mood board, so that was my first inspiration source; the second, the leaves. So...Tim Holtz's Artsy Leaves + Waffle Flower's postage collage die + Concord & 9th's leaves coverplate + assorted wax seal dots (left over from some seals I made) = this card.

 

I designed this as a notecard, rather than an occasion card, so no outside sentiment. 

Please head over to the main blog to see how the board inspired by wonderful teammates, then play along with us. See you in the gallery!

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Just Us Girls Challenge #747 - Color - Chartreuse, Light Blue, Gray - Happy Halloween Spooktacular Postage Collage (Waffle Flower)

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Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #747, where our lovely hostess, Lisa, has selected the combination below as inspiration for Colour Week.

The beginning of a new month means a new Guest Designer: Kerry Parkinson. We're delighted to have you joining us, Kerry!

I'm absolutely smitten with Waffle Flower's Postage Collage collection and you'll be seeing me playing with their fabulous dies and stencils often in this - and upcoming - posts. Today, I've used the Spooktacular stencil; the images are easy to ink and they're really not creepy spooky at all! Alas, my Twisted Citron doesn't show up as chartreuse-y in the photo as it does in real life. A sprinkle of flat sequins in the challenge colours was also added, just for some extra pizzazz.

Looking forward to seeing how you showcase this combination!

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Color Hues Challenge #96 - Purple and Orange - Boo Wax Seals Spooky Greetings (Spellbinders, Waffle Flower)

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Happy October 1st and, with it, a warm welcome to Colour Hues Challenge #96, where our lovely Julie B has selected hues of Purple and Orange as inspiration for the next two weeks. Of course, this combination is perfect for Halloween...just saying.

We're delighted to have two Guest Designers joining us to launch this challenge: Stephanie Lanzalotto and Trina Pham. 

I had a blast combining Spellbinders BOO! 3D wax seal with Waffle Flower's Postage Collage Die. The bottom left ghostie uses glow-in-the-dark wax for some extra spooky fun. This one will be headed off to my nephew; another version in the works for my niece. 

Please head over to the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from my oh-so-talented teammates.

Looking forward to seeing how you play with Purple and Orange

The challenge will be open until October 14th @ 9:00 am EDT.

The winners will be posted an hour before our next challenge and the overall

 winner will have the opportunity to be a future Guest Designer.

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Just Us Girls Challenge #746 - Anything Goes Stencil Week - Fall Postage Collage

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Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #746 where we're having fun with stencils. 

We've been honoured to have Nancy Salked as our September Guest Designer; thank you, Nancy, for sharing your creativity and inspiration with us.

We'll be celebrating Thanksgiving on Oct. 14th here in Canada, so time to create a couple of cards for the occasion to send to my niece and nephew. Waffle Flower's Thanksgiving Postage Collage Stencil works a charm, especially with an assortment of fall-themed distress inks.

Looking forward to seeing your stencil sensations in the gallery.

Also sharing at:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes - Featuring Waffle Flower

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Inkspirational Challenge #325 - Word Prompt - Headwear - Stitched Cat and Witch's Hat Halloween (Lawn Fawn, MCT)

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Welcome to Inkspirational Challenge #325 where, for the next two weeks, our Word Prompt inspiration is HEADWEAR.  Ideas galore for this challenge: fashionable toppers, seasonal necessities, sports requirements, ceremonial headdresses, costume decoration - and so much more. If it goes on your head, it goes in our gallery.

In keeping with my Halloween themed cards of late, you're getting witch hat - one from coloured cardstock and one stitched - from me! The embroidery hoops and patterns are from Lawn Fawn; everything else from MCT. Two more cards heading off to my niece and nephew! 

Looking forward to seeing how HEADWEAR inspires you!

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Just Us Girls Challenge #745 - Photo/Moodboard - Postage Collage Roses (Waffle Flower)

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Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #745, where our wonderful hostess, Ina, has selected this beautiful floral image as inspiration this week.  A larger image of the bouquets is just below the challenge badge.

Once again, we're delighted to have Nancy joining us as our September Guest Designer.

I've gone with yellow roses for my card, using fabulous products from Waffle Flower. I am besotted with the entire postage collage collection.

Looking forward to a gallery bursting with blooms!

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Color Hues Challenge #95 - Blue and Pink - Witchin' Heels Happy Haunting (Spellbinders)

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Already mid-September and time to launch Colour Hues Challenge #95, where our lovely hostess, Cindy, has selected hues of Blue and Pink as inspiration for the next two weeks. Such a pretty combination to bridge that snippet of time before summer ends and fall begins (as it has done here).

We're delighted to have Ishani joining us as our Guest Designer for this challenge.

I'm in full-blown Halloween mode so, naturally, that's what I've brought to the challenge. Spellbinders' Witchin' Heels has become a favourite this season and I'm showcasing her once again. Various shades of blue and pink distress inks for the night and moon light sky; pink cardstock for the hat, shoes (because all well-dressed witches need pink shoes in their wardrobe) and pumpkin.

Please head over to the main blog to see fabulous inspiration from our guest and my teammates.

Looking forward to seeing your takes on Pink and Blue.

The challenge will be open until Sept. 29th @ 9:00 am EDT.

The winners will be posted an hour before our next challenge and the overall

 winner will have the opportunity to be a future Guest Designer.

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AAA Colourful Challenge #8 - Guest Designer - Autumn Greetings Artsy Leaves

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A while back, one of my cards was selected as a winner over at a new, favourite challenge: AAA Colourful. Along with the thrill of the win was a request to be a guest designer for a future challenge. Of course I said YES!

Today, marks the launch of that 'future' challenge I mentioned AND, with it, my guest designer showcase. 

Welcome to AAA Colourful Challenge - Colourboard #8, where we have this incredible image as inspiration for the next month.

Yes, initially I found the image daunting but, after plenty of staring and reflecting, I realized it's filled with Fall/Halloween colours. Once that realization struck, the ideas began to flow, which is a challenge in and of itself! So many directions I wanted to explore (and may well do!), but finally, I decided on what you see below.

In a nutshell: 

• My Tim Holtz Artsy Leaves were blended with an assortment of orange distress inks - and zhuzhed up with a couple sprays of Spiced Marmalade Distress Spritz for extra shimmer.

• Waffle Flower's Postage Collage die worked a charm to capture the various hues of grey from the image. Three shades of cardstock simply cut, reassembled, adorned with a leaf and attached to a black background.

• The orbs in the images were translated onto my card with enamel dots (greys, black, orange and white). The ones that look yellow in my photo are actually a pale green, similar to that in the upper portion of the photo.

I'm looking forward to seeing how you interpret the colourboard in your unique fashion. Possibilities galore! 

Please head over to the main challenge blog to see the design team's incredible creations.

The Link is open until October 14th; plenty of time for you to join in the fun.

Thank you to the AAA Colourboard Challenge team for inviting me as your guest. 

I am deeply honoured! 

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