Friday, September 6, 2013

Inspired By Stamping September Sneak Peeks - A Spooky Halloween & Happy Fall

Welcome to Day One of the September release party at Inspired By Stamping!  I LOVE the stamps being released this month, and can't wait for you to see them.  Lots of holiday goodies involved, including Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas/Winter.

Today we are showcasing A Spooky Halloween & Happy Fall (links will work beginning September 10th when the sets are available for purchase).

First up, my autumn thank you card, which could of course be used at Thanksgiving time, too.


I stamped the argyle label from Happy Fall on a die cut using Fancy Labels 2.  I stamped little leaves from the set and hand-trimmed them, though if you have a Silhouette-type machine, there are FREE cut files for you to use.  Just click on any stamp set in the store and they are listed with the set.


I had such FUN making the Halloween decoration below for my home!  I used A Spooky Halloween and the brand-new Digital Patterned Papers from IBS, and some of my children's old wooden blocks.

A Spooky Halloween has neat-o silhouette images like those you see here, plus a few more.  I stamped them on die cuts, inked the edges, applied to the white-washed wooden blocks, then covered in glitter.


To spell out "Boo", I used Fancy Alphabet.  It's just perfect for the size of these blocks, which measure a little over an inch.


So that each block has visual interest from all sides, I stamped crows, spiders and black cats to place around them.  On the larger block, the skeleton fit just right on the front; then I used the chevron-striped digital paper on the top, sides and back.






Our design team would like to share their creations with you, too:


JoannaVicki - Rebecca -  Leah - Kendra - Calypso - Rose - Rose - SheaTina


Stuff to Know Before You Go:
FREE shipping on all orders over $25, from September 10th 7 p.m. Brisbane time to September 13th 7 p.m. Brisbane time.  Coupon code:  SeptFree == Buy the whole bundle of release stamps and SAVE 10% == Get your chance to win BLOG CANDY each day during the release by leaving a comment at Joanna's blog.

Thanks for dropping by today!

21 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Wow wow wow! These are all gorgeous!! I am loving the colors and the leaves on your card ... and the blocks are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

richardbreaks said...

Colleen, those blocks are AMAZEBALLS. Just LOVE them. I may have to case them....
Your card is lovely. The sentiment tag is really fantastic. What a great pair of projects!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Great pattern mix on the card. Those cubes are TOO CUTE!! All glittered and everything - very awesome!

LeAnne said...

OH MY GOSH.....those blocks are the cutest thing EVER! I love that you did them in white and glitter....so much less "scary" than black! I WANT TO MAKE THESE!

Rebecca Deeprose said...

Love the patterns you've mixed and the gorgeous decorator projects!! The 'frosted' effect of the overall giltter is perfect! Beautiful Colleen!

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

These are amazing!!! Love the colors on your fall card and what a great layout too!!! The cubes are phenomenal!! Love the the glitter and distressing you've added.

Leah said...

Fabulous projects! Love the way you glittered the blocks, really adds a lot!

Rose said...

WOW!!!! i LOVE the glittered blocks!!!!

Shea said...

Oh WOW!!! The fall card is gorgeous, but those blocks are drop dead FABULOUS!! Love the white color scheme with the inked edges of the paper panels, and the glitter "frosting" is so perfect. And I have tons of childrens' blocks and am now inspired to use them. I always learn something new when I visit your blog and today is no exception. Bravo!

Marisa said...

I spy with my little eye "a maple leaf" :) Gorgeous fall card!

Lisa Elton said...

Your card is just lovely Colleen, but those sparkly little blocks are too much fun!

lisa808 said...

Love, love, love your glittery blocks.

Maria said...

What a gorgeous fall card with lovely label and cute little leaves! And, the Halloween blocks are too CUTE...well done!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Love the card and the great colors you used! Very creative blocks, those are so cool!

Benzi said...

Fantastic....loving those blocks. The glitter finished them off in a fabulous way.
Your card is sooooooo Fall. Love those wonderful colors and the sentiment piece.

SD pooja said...

Loved the card with Warm autumn colors a lot !

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness those blocks are just too cute! Love the card too with those gorgeous DPs!
Hugs, Ellen

maria f. said...

Love those glittery blocks - I'm a big fan of ghouly silhouettes for Halloween.

Your photo for your header? It's a heart hydrangea - doesn't get any better than that.

Joanna M - Inspired by Stamping said...

Love those boxes! they are amazing! Hugs, J

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my gosh! Beautiful card and those sparkly blocks are the best!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

AWESOME!!!!

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