UPDATED 10-9-17: Winners are Sally K, LC, and Vicki M! Check your emails ladies for your gift certificate codes! XO
Hi everyone! Sorry to have been absent for a little bit. I really wasn't feeling that great last week and had way too much on my plate. I've been busy behind the scenes though, getting all kinds of fun things ready for the next couple of weeks. This is my first creative post of October! Happy October! And, this coming Saturday is World Card Making Day! So, the kind folks at Scrapbook.com invited me and some other card makers to share projects with you today to kick off the fun week before WCMD 2017.... They also gave us some blog prizes to give out! YAHOOO! I have three $25.00 Scrapbook.com gift certificates to award to three lucky winners! I'll put all the prize details at the bottom of this post. Are you going to be doing something special with your crafty friends to celebrate the day? I'm not sure what I'm doing yet! There is always so much going on online for this fun day!! Scrapbook.com will be having a sale and free gifts with purchase on WCMD too!!
Since it is my first post of October, I thought it would be fun to post a not-so-spooky Halloween card made with some of my favorite Tim Holtz supplies - stamps, inks, embossing folders, papers, etc. I love vintage Halloween, and that's the look I was after with this card. It was fun to create and I am loving the vintage vibe created with the distressing and embossing. These Pumpkinhead stamps are going to stay in my Halloween crafting bin forever! LOVE.
See what I mean about these pumpkins? Aren't the perfect?! The center panel is cream cardstock. I started by stamping the center pumpkin directly onto the cardstock. They I masked it off and stamped the other two next to it using my stamp-a-majig tool. That gave me the placement and the bottom 'ground' part of the images. Next I stamped all three pumpkins a second time onto cream cardstock and colored them and cut them out with scissors. My card base is an A2 size made from Kraft cardstock. My layers are orange cardstock (embossed with the Tim Holtz Rosettes Folder and inked) and then Tim Holtz Halloween Paper Stash paper.
When I attached the pumpkins to the card I used foam tape. For the center one, to make it look rounded, I added a second layer of foam tape under just the center part of it. This makes it 'bump' out! The sentiment was stamped in the same black archival ink as the pumpkins.
I used Squeezed Lemonade, Vintage Photo, and Carved Pumpkin Distress Inks to color the pumpkins. I used small sponge daubers to add the color. First up I used the Vintage Photo to do the stems. For the pumpkins I inked Squeezed Lemonade over most of the image. Then I used Carved Pumpkin to go around the edges. Keep blending until you get the result that you like! The yellow in the center makes it look like they're glowing!
After I embossed the orange cardstock, I used the large size sponge dauber and Vintage Photo Ink to gently brush ink over the raised portions. This shows the design better. I also used the larger sponge dauber to ink around the edges of the cream card layer. I used a water brush to splatter Vintage Photo ink onto that layer also. I LOOOOOVE Rock Candy Distress Glitter so I used that to give the pumpkins a bit of retro sparkle!
This little spider came in on his twine web! I felt like the card need a little something there at the top - and this Halloween Ideaology Adornment was perfect! EEEEK!
Thank you for joining me today as we kick off World Card Making Day (week) 2017! So happy to share a project with you and I'm delighted to be able to offer you some cool prizes today!
PRIZE ALERT PRIZE ALERT PRIZE ALERT
Here's the details for the prizes! To enter, please leave a comment here on this post telling me your favorite Fall Crafting tradition OR what you have planned for WCMD 2017!! You have until Next Sunday, October 8th at 6pm EST to leave your comment. I will randomly select THREE LUCKY WINNERS to receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the Scrapbook.com store. I'll email the winners with the code for your certificate! I can't wait to read your comments on this one.
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY'S PROJECT!
Your pumpkin card with the spider charm is so fun and gorgeous, Wanda!! For WCMD I went to a crop with my friend, Nancy, and made fall cards and Christmas cards! We had tons of fun!!
Posted by: Maria | 10/08/2017 at 07:09 PM
Oh my, this year I haven't done anything for WCMD as I have a newborn who is taking up all my time. I do love making small fall and halloween-related crafts with my toddler whenever I can.
Posted by: Judith B | 10/08/2017 at 11:58 AM
My favorite fall crafting tradition is making favors for my sisters annual fundraiser. I make a paper crafted goodie every year for fifty guests. The guests now look forward to seeing what I create each time. It's fun to come up with new ideas each time.
Posted by: Peggy Nickelson | 10/08/2017 at 06:15 AM
I love fall. At the peak of our colors, every year, I look for the most colorful spot in my area to take pictures and scrapbook it. I guess that's a tradition! lol.
Posted by: Rannah Romps | 10/08/2017 at 05:21 AM
For WCMD My family and I made cards, at my insistently of course, we watched the MSU vs UofM game, and our team won! Go Green Go White!The cards we made were very simple single layer cards. My mom, and 3 oldest boys participated, the boys are 16, 15, and 13, believe it or not, they actually had fun. They chose to make silly cards that they're going to use to "prank" their friends. It was such a joy helping them with things like vellum, and teaching them how to... I'm very proud of them for thinking outside of the box for a traditional card, and coming up with some things that I never would have thought of! Plus, they had no fear when it came to color, and they said color theory? There's no theory, either I like the colors together or I don't, if I don't I'll change them, but no one's going to tell me what I should or shouldn't like together! I love these boys, mom and I made simple thank you cards...
Posted by: Karen Davis | 10/08/2017 at 02:35 AM
It's funny how the pumpkins can be cute but kind of scary at the same time! I love the colors you used and how well they worked together. And, the spider is perfect. Thanks for the ideas! I am making Thank You cards today.
Posted by: Barbara Thompson | 10/07/2017 at 08:22 PM
Wonderful card, love those pumpkins definitely a classic! Made some pumpkin bars today, fall is my favorite season with all it's beauty. Didn't get a chance to craft today 😕 So I am blog hopping gathering ideas! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Pam | 10/07/2017 at 06:33 PM
What a cute pumpkin card! Happy Anniversary Wanda and Mark! I love fall too, so on WCMD, I will be going to our annual Christmas in October craft show and plan on making a birthday card after that.
Posted by: Jen Naus | 10/07/2017 at 11:05 AM
Such a great card Wanda! I love all the details and the Spooky feel!
Posted by: Tricia Barber | 10/07/2017 at 10:47 AM
Wanda, those cute pumpkins are definitely glowing and perfect placement. As soon as we got back from vacation, I was eager to clean and dust so I could get out my Fall decorations. This is my favorite time of year as I look forward to making pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies and pumpkin bars to eat with apple cider. Enjoy making Fall birthday cards, Thanksgiving cards and deciding on a Christmas card design. Thanks for the chance to win (I've already got items in my cart) and Happy WCMD!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 10/07/2017 at 09:40 AM
Today, I am making some DT projects. Thanks for sharing your inspirational card. Great presentation.
Posted by: ava gavloski | 10/07/2017 at 09:39 AM
What in incredibly designed card! I love it!! TFS
Posted by: Jennifer Svare (Papercrafting Adventures) | 10/07/2017 at 09:04 AM
Love this Halloween card! The pumpkins are just a "bit" evil, but not too much. Somehow I missed seeing this Tim Holtz set but will definitely check it out. Thanks, Wanda:)
Posted by: Martha Berry | 10/07/2017 at 07:59 AM
Gorgeous card! There are several family birthdays in this season and I expect today to create more birthday cards on autumn mood.
Posted by: Anna Drai | 10/07/2017 at 07:14 AM
I love your blog, Wanda! My hubby is out of town so I'll be spending all day in my Fungeon before heading out for a pedicure late afternoon. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Robin Keith | 10/07/2017 at 07:12 AM
Fall is my favorite time of year and Halloween is one of my favorite Holidays! What gets better than acting like a kid and eating candy! Today, WCMD, I will be in my craft room. It really needs to be organized and put away but I have a feeling I will probably be crafting instead...have several Halloween cards to make! Thanks for the giveaway! Oh I'll also be on scrapbook.com as I host two card challenges - Inspirational Card Challenge and Card Sketch Challenge.
Posted by: Kathy D. | 10/07/2017 at 06:58 AM
Hi Wanda! Happy World Card Making Day! My favorite Fall crafting activity is making cards, tags, and treat boxes for a craft sale the third weekend in October. That's what I'll be doing today is making cards and tags. I just love your Halloween card with the pumpkins.
Posted by: Beverly Perdue | 10/07/2017 at 04:28 AM
I'm hoping to create some thank you cards for my daughter to thank friends and family for her birthday gifts. Thank you for inspiring me to create.
Posted by: Isabel Z | 10/07/2017 at 04:08 AM
Wow! great card and stunning colouring!!! My fav Crafting tradition is decorating home with handmade creations using Fall colors, leaves or pumpkins. In Italy, we don't celebrate Halloween but lots of us loving decorating houses with ornaments.
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 10/07/2017 at 02:46 AM
Love to win the cute giveaway
Posted by: Maria Shehan | 10/06/2017 at 10:53 AM
Your card is awesome! I'm still trying to clear off my table after some marathon sewing to get my grandsons ready for fall and winter, so might not get any cards made tomorrow.
Posted by: Sharon Huffman | 10/06/2017 at 09:13 AM
Your card is so cute! I love Thanksgiving and spending time with may family. We also celebrate my daughters birthday.
Posted by: Terri | 10/06/2017 at 08:59 AM
I save all my "must try this" ideas for fall as things slow down from summer & I have more time to play in my craft room.
Posted by: Gail McDonald | 10/06/2017 at 03:42 AM
I'm working on my son's birthday invitations because his birthday is October 29th.
Posted by: Sarah Smoley | 10/05/2017 at 05:46 PM
I like to make name cards for my Thankingiving and Christmas table it just add a little something to the table setting.
Posted by: Jean Lembcke | 10/05/2017 at 04:56 PM
My favorite fall crafting tradition is making Christmas cards! LOL
Posted by: Julia L | 10/05/2017 at 03:53 PM
Love the card I"m going to try to make some Halloween card on WCMD. I love the card you made its so cute.
Posted by: freda raub | 10/05/2017 at 03:16 PM
Your card is adorable! Even though we don't really do a lot here for Halloween, I love Halloween icons. I did make some Halloween cards this year, and it was so much fun to use some of my supplies!
Posted by: Kay Wallin | 10/05/2017 at 12:11 PM
We have Homecoming activities this weekend, so I'll have to wait to make some cards. For fall we like to do things with pumpkins and make apple desserts!
Posted by: Melanie Rozwood | 10/05/2017 at 11:46 AM
Love making Halloween cards....my favorite time of the year.
Posted by: Diane Valentine | 10/05/2017 at 11:34 AM
Fall is my favorite season so I send out Thanksgiving cards each year. Some friends and I will get together for some card making to celebrate WCMD. We'll each pick a theme so we have a variety.
Posted by: Beth Myers | 10/05/2017 at 11:24 AM
I don't really have a fall card tradition, but I love making cards with pumpkins or fall leaves. I don't have anything planned for World Card Making Day, but I might just have to make some cards to celebrate! :)
Posted by: DeAnn O | 10/05/2017 at 10:44 AM
Love your card and the beautiful job you did on coloring the jack-o-lanterns. Every detail is perfect!
Posted by: Elizabeth Knehans | 10/04/2017 at 09:08 PM
Halloween cards for everyone!
Posted by: Rosa M Vasquez | 10/04/2017 at 08:34 PM
What a great card - thanks for sharing it and the details on how you made it! I'm hoping to work on the 4 handmade calendars I'm making as Christmas gifts this weekend and crossing my fingers to squeeze in time for a card or two from the scraps!
Posted by: Brenda | 10/04/2017 at 08:33 PM
I'm planning on locking myself in my studio to create samples for the upcoming Gina K. Designs Holiday release. 🎄
Posted by: Sheri Gilson | 10/04/2017 at 05:51 PM
I just finished a bunch of Happy Fall cards. Next I will dive into Halloween cards, goodie bags, tags etc to give to friends and send to my adult children that live in other states. So much fun! I just LOVE your blog and all that you show us, thank you!
Posted by: Sally K | 10/03/2017 at 06:15 PM
I'm going to be stamping and creating Christmas Cards with my Bestie on WCD!!! =)
Posted by: Lynn Gauthier | 10/03/2017 at 12:29 PM
I always have the good intentions of making so many projects....but, I usually make one for Fall and then Halloween takes over...I am still making Halloween stuff into November...yes, I love Halloween and then of course that rolls on over into Christmas cards and décor...I have so many Christmas cards built up now that I mostly make new décor pieces for the house and for gifts...so much fun whatever I am working on...just love my stuff...LOL....
Posted by: scrappergirl56 | 10/03/2017 at 10:50 AM
Pumpkin Head, I think I love you! This card really screams 🎃 👻 🎃 👻 Halloween!
I am hoping to get healthy enough that I can participate in some challenges on WCMD. I have been battling pneumonia for over four months now and just can’t seem to get rid of it so I haven’t done much of anything lately! Hoping the new antibiotics kick in and at least makes walking to the kitchen an easier task! If so, I am going to be participating in challenges next Saturday! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for sharing your awesome card with me!
Posted by: Barb macaskill | 10/03/2017 at 08:45 AM
I don't have anything planned for wcmd because my daughter will be home from college! Your work is impeccable!
Posted by: Liz mcallister | 10/03/2017 at 05:40 AM
Such an awesome card, I really like the way you colored the wonderful pumpkins and how that middle one is made to look slightly rounded. I know that I will be making some fun holiday cards on WCMD this year, and I can’t wait!
Posted by: Aksbarchitect1@verizon.net | 10/03/2017 at 03:10 AM
I forgot to say I really like that card you made! Those pumpkins are such fun.
Posted by: Karen L K | 10/02/2017 at 10:33 PM
I don't have a tradition but I try to get a few cards created. I am going to be away this year so maybe a card or two since I will be taking some supplies.
Posted by: Karen L K | 10/02/2017 at 10:33 PM
Great card Wanda..
I don't have any Fall traditions...but I do need to start with the Xmas cards..
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 10/02/2017 at 10:25 PM
Love your pumpkin card!!! I will be starting my Christmas cards real soon:)
Posted by: Carolee Mc | 10/02/2017 at 10:20 PM
I wish I could do some card making on Saturday, but I have to take our Chinese exchange student out of town to take the SAT for college applications!
Posted by: Cindy Brooks | 10/02/2017 at 10:05 PM
Great card! I love the layers, mine always looks bulky, but yours is great! Hmmm, Fall craft traditions... well, don’t laugh, but this is my first Fall crafting. I began making cards last February. So, I need to begin some traditions. My friend and I are in negotiations right now about how we want to do Fall and Winter crafting to maximize fun without breaking the bank. Wish us luck!
Posted by: Stefanie White | 10/02/2017 at 08:43 PM
My favorite fall craft is to make cards and other Halloween crafts for my two grandsons. Getting harder to das they get older though.
Posted by: Cheryl Robertson | 10/02/2017 at 07:32 PM
I always love your creations, and this card is just fantastic! I've got to get started on Halloween/Thanksgiving/Holiday cards, so I think I'll be pretty busy on World Cardmaking Day (and over the next two months). :o) I'm also planning on making encouragement cards for a friend who is battling cancer - I want to make a bunch to give to our other friends for them to send/give to her over the next month or so, when she's going to be going through quite a lot.
Posted by: Kate B | 10/02/2017 at 06:55 PM