Happy Halloween from A Witch Called Wanda!

Hi crafty friends! Happy Halloween!! Man, how did that happen? Tomorrow is NOVEMBER??? I say that every year, but doesn't the time go so fast lately? It's still warm here and I guess that hasn't really put me in the Halloween mood. Supposed to be 80 degrees here today! Yikes. I'm ready for sweater time! I've been working a lot in the studio making fun projects for next month. Lots to share!! I took all of my Election Worker training classes last week so now I'm on call to work at a voting center. And I'll be working every day at the center the days right before the election. I have to say that the behind the scenes of setting up an election are fascinating! I've really enjoyed being part of things and learning more about the laws surrounding voting. I am glad I signed up to do it! In bigger news my birthday is on Saturday! Woot! Not sure what we'll be doing. I'm happy with a low key birthday to be sure.... The hubs and I will find something fun to do. I am not that psyched about another year under my belt so to speak. 

Today I'm sharing a fun Halloween card made with a stamp named after me! I looooove wood mounted RUBBER stamps and buy them as often as I can! My friend Lindsay Ostrom is a local artist and she illustrates stamps for Impression Obsession! (VERY cool stamps I might add). I almost always buy her wood stamps. Well, imagine my surprise to find out that she made one called Witch Wanda! And she has a kitty! Awesome. I inked up Witch Wanda with my Polychromos Pencils on Kraft paper.... Kept a clean layout.... Used my favorite Ellen Hutson Background die... There you have it. Happy Halloween!  

 

There are three layers of Kraft cardstock on this card: The card base (A2), the background die/embossed layer, and the top layer with the image. I added just a touch of a hint of purple cardstock under that top layer. I like to layer the same color cardstock - it gives added dimension without having a ton of colors going on. I do this a lot with white cardstock also. Coloring with pencils on Kraft is a great technique to shake it up and get a different look. (The Halloween die is from SSS and unfortunately is not available anymore). I added some bitty bats from an old style punch. 

 

When you color with pencils, make sure to utilize that white pencil to add highlights! It makes your project pop! 

 

 

 

And there she is! Witch Wanda! LOL!

 

 

I hope you have a FUN HALLOWEEN with no tricks and lots of treats! Are you dressing up? We'll stay home and hang out and wait for trick or treaters. We don't get a ton of kids on our street but I love to see their costumes and pass out candy! I'll be back tomorrow with a fun blog hop for Pink Fresh Studio! Yay! See you then. XOXO

 

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Comments

[Sana Khan]

Your blog is cool.keep it up

[Rosa M. Vasquez]

Fun card. I need to use my pencils more often. Thanks for the reminder.

[Geneva]

Of course Wanda the Witch has a Kitty.
Love the Background embossing folder
Happy Halloween🎃

[Betty Sue]

Such a cute witch! IO use to be made here in Williamsburg but a couple years ago moved a little further away.

[Linda S.]

What a fun card. Happy Halloween. I'll be going to our annual family Halloween Party; after everyone eats we'll walk the youngest grandchildren around the neighborhood to Trick or Treat. So much fun!

[Nancy Hassan]

happy Halloween

[Julie L]

Hi Wanda! What a cutie just like you! Happy Birthday early. You never seem to age?? Enjoy! And thanks for the continued inspiration and ideas! Julie L

[Anne Sturgeon]

Happy Halloween!!! I am going to say she created this stamp with you in mind. She also is adorable.... it's windy here this morning and we had rain last night. That's over and they are predicting 53 degrees for trick-or-treating. Going to be a perfect night. Love your witch Wanda.

[Mary Lou Marshall]

What a sweet witch and her kitty, Wanda! Such a cute card. And, happy birthday! I hope your day is lovely! Hugs!