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Friday, October 29, 2010

EEEK! Are you afraid of mice?

TGIF!!  I couldn't wait for this weekend to arrive.  The boys are so excited to get dressed-up and head out the door on Sunday.  This year my eldest has chosen to dress-up as Iron Man.  No, he has not seen the movie, he is far too young...he'd be scared silly.  I haven't seen it either, I'm a real chicken when it comes to anything a little scary.  My middle guy had his heart set on Spiderman.  Our nine month old (boy, time flies) will dress as a little bat.  I will be sure to post a Halloween pic of the three boys all costumed-up.

Now, on to my Halloween-themed cards.  I made cards for each of the boys' teachers.  Spiderman, or SPIDER HENRY was the ideal choice.  WHIFF OF JOY offers this ADORABLE superhero as a FREE DIGI.  He can be found here...THANK YOU WHIFF OF JOY!!!

As you'll see I used the same image for both cards, but changed-up the layouts a bit.  I was absolutely dying to give double-sided adhesive sheets and glitter a shot.  Phebe, the TOWN SCRAPPER, generously provided me with some supplies so I was off to the races.  Henry was coloured with Prismacolor pencils and odourless mineral spirits.  The first card is based on a Mojo Monday card sketch.  Here are my two similar guinea pig creations:





Well, that's it for today.  Just a little reminder of THE TOWN SCRAPPER'S current BUTTON CHALLENGE now underway.  Check out all the details, HERE.

HAPPY HAUNTING!

Tricia 

stamps:  Spider Henry (DIGI) by Whiff of Joy, sentiments by Amy R. Stamps
paper:  patterned paper is Making Memories' Spook Alley 2009 , cardstock is The Paper Studio
embellishments:  spiders and bats are Making Memories' Spook Alley and the web is from Cricut's Wild Cards cartridge. 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

A Terrifying Tiny Dancer??

Happy Tuesday!

I'd like to share a card I made for a friend's daughter.  Now, I know it sounds a little silly and looks a teeny bit strange, but I wasn't sure what this little girl would be for Halloween this year, so I decided to dress her in a tutu because I know she started dance classes about a month ago.  Do you think she looks a bit out of place on the front of this card?  I agree, this image is not the slightest bit scary, but I hope this 3 year old little girl will recognize herself as the adorable tiny dancer.

The sweet girl featured on the card is a Wags 'n Whiskers' stamp and is entitled Tiny Dancer.  I can think of so many little girls for whom this image would be perfect.  I believe she will also be making a number of Christmas card appearances...right off the Nutcracker Ballet stage!

Wishing you a SPOOKTACULAR week,

Tricia

Stamps:  Wags 'n Whiskers, Amy R. Stamps (sentiments)
Paper:  Making Memories Spook Alley 2009, My Paper Studio (textured cardstock)
Embellishements:  Making Memories Spook Alley 2009

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Good Morning K.K. Fans!

Hi All!

Just had to do a quick post to share the spicy, yet adorable, Annette with you!  I picked-up a couple of Kraftin' Kimmie's little jems on Thanksgiving weekend and couldn't wait to ink them up.  The sentiment on the card is from The Greeting Farm and the juicy lipstick kiss is My Favorite Things.



A little reminder that today is your final day to enter The Town Scrapper's Sketch Challenge.  Check out all the details, HERE.  Tomorrow, The Town Scrapper will announce the lucky, randomly drawn, challenge winner's name and introduce the NEW weekly challenge.  Stayed tuned!!  

Tricia

Monday, October 18, 2010

NEW TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE AND SHOWCASE

Good Afternoon!

It's Monday, the day we SCRAPETTES set aside to showcase some of the unique and fabulous stamps Phebe carries in her store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER.  Today we're focusing on the wonderful images of Mo Manning, The Greeting Farm, Kraftin' Kimmie and one of my absolute favourites, Whiff of Joy.



The above image is Whiff of Joy's Citrus Tree.  The sentiment is My Favorite Things.  This is my first attempt at an easel card...can't wait to make another!!

A quick reminder that there are still 3 days left to take part in this week's TOWN SCRAPPER SKETCH CHALLENGE.  The adorable LELA will be awarded to one lucky participant.  Click HERE for the SCRAPETTES' inspiring sketch creations and all the challenge details.

Have a great week,

Tricia

Friday, October 8, 2010

LATEST TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!

Good Morning Fellow Bloggers! 

Time to usher-in a new TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!!  For this week's CHALLENGE, we'd love you to share your DISTRESSED projects.  The TOWN SCRAPPER GALS aka THE SCRAPETTES have created some awe-inspiring CHALLENGE pieces...take a peek, HERE.

Here's a couple of pics of my distressed submission.  The card features the oh-so-sweet chef, "MADE WITH LOVE LOLA."  Lola was printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured with Prisma pencils and odourless mineral spirits.

Don't forget, one lucky CHALLENGE participant will be randomly chosen to receive a special gift.  This week Phebe, owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER, will be giving away "LOLA LOVES ALL CREATURES", a Victoria Case Town Scrapper exclusive stamp.

Have a wonderful weekend and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Tricia

Saturday, October 2, 2010

BBBRRRR...BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

Happy Weekend ALL!  Blogging from the GREAT WHITE VERY NORTH this weekend.  My sister-in law, Julie is taking the plunge today, amidst on-again-off again flurries!!  It's her wedding day!!!  Congratulations Julie and Lee, wishing you a lifetime of happiness together! 

Well, we've got some celebrating to do here, so I'm going to move things along.  This week THE TOWN SCRAPPER SCRAPETTES are asking everyone to share their HALLOWEEN creations wether they be CREEPY OR CUTE, we'd love to see them! 

The SCRAPETTES have concocted some seriously spooky designs for inspiration, check out their undeniably amazing talent, HERE.

Up for grabs this week, we have Victoria Case's FABULOUS "MAGICAL SOPHIE" stamp.  This stamp is one of many wonderful stamps created by Victoria, exclusively for THE TOWN SCRAPPER.
 Happy crafting and good luck!!

Tricia