Spooky Florals for Halloween!

Heeeeeelllllooooooooo! It's October! Happy October! It's my favorite month of the year... Actually I like any month that ends in ber... October is Halloween, and our wedding anniversary, and (usually) football, and leaves and pumpkin spice! I love it all. So, Happy October everyone! My card today is kinda fun and funky and I had fun making it. It came out just like I envisioned too. I love it when that happens!! 

My husband and I have been watching Munsters reruns and that's what originally sparked the idea for my card! LOL. Remember how Lily Munster only liked dead flowers and weeds?? So funny! Then, as I started gathering supplies in the craft room, the idea morphed into a touch of Phantom of the Opera too! Black flowers??!! Spider webs, old music, cool charms...and it all came together. I used one of my very favorite dies from Pretty Pink Posh - the Stitched Poinsettias. But instead of red, I made black ones!! Are you feeling my vibe on this yet??

The finished card is 6" x 5" and will fit into an A7 envelope. This size gave me just a bit more room for those big fluffy flowers. I started with a dark orange card base and layered black (of course) and then cream cardstock... The music is from an old antique music book I keep for crafting...

 

I started by embossing the Webs Embossing folder onto cream cardstock. I used a sponge dauber and Black Soot Distress Ink to lightly go over the webs to make them pop off the page. I also inked around the edges of that cream panel. I splattered some black metallic watercolor paint onto that part too. I set it aside to dry.

 

I die cut out the poinsettia pieces from black cardstock. See that pretty stitching detail? Love it! I used my metallic watercolor palette and splashed purple metallic paint generously over the black petals. I LOOOOVE my new watercolor palette because see how good it shows up? Even on black paper??? EEKS!! I glued the poinsettia pieces together and then attached a Crypt Cameo in the center!!! I die cut the leaves from green cardstock and splashed green metallic paint over them. I also inked the edges of the leaves.

 

I stamped the sentiment with black ink onto cream cardstock. I used my scissors to free form cut out a spooky banner and then inked it with black ink.

 

The smaller flower has a spooky spider in the center! Beware!!

 

 

 

I stamped a pumpkin and a BOO on the inside of the card...

 

I hand dyed my own seam binding ribbon for this project. I looooove dying my own ribbon! I used the brand new Crackling Campfire Distress ink along with some green and brown inks... 

 

I wrapped the ribbon around the center of the card and then tied it into a bow, which I attached to the left side. I like the texture so much.

 

 

 

In stark contrast... Here's the gorgeous red version of this same exact die!! This is a Christmas card I made last year. I really love these dies - they are so beautiful. I like to think of new ways to use my supplies, and black flowers is right up there on that list!! CLICK HERE to see my Christmas project with these dies! 

 

Here's a close up of my layers and colors... Loving that web!

 

In this photo you can really see the purple metallic watercolor paint. It's so cool on the black paper!!

 

 

 

The other day I made some pumpkin muffins for us to snack on. I used this recipe and they came out great! I made a simple glaze with powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. YUM! I am all stocked up on mini pumpkins at my house - they are everywhere!! 

 

Here is that gorgeous new Distress Ink Color: Crackling Campfire! I love it - perfect for all my Fall projects. I used it today to dye the ribbon and it's the prettiest deep orange.  A great addition to my crafty stash for sure.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today on this first day of October! I'm hoping the temps cool off and I can bust out some sweaters and scarves and enjoy a beautiful fall. Have a blessed and happy day, my friends! XOXO

CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supply list for today's card. (Affiliate Links Used)... As always thank you so very much for shopping with my affiliate links - you help me keep the lights on around here and I'm grateful. 

Comments

[Lizzie T]

Gorgeous card! I LOVE those flowers! So pretty- fantastically spooky! Great layers and textures!

[Vikki H]

Your card is so clever and creative! Loving that new orange ink color too.

[Tracy Gentry]

Absolutely love this card, so fun!

[Ida P. Krause]

Oh my gosh that is an amazing card. So many great details. That would be one to hand deliver I would think. - Love how you used the poinsettia die to create a Halloween card.

[Troy Seegmiller]

I also love October! My son & I both have birthdays to celebrate & it’s usually the best weather of the year. I think your spooky card is incredible. Love that you used the poinsettia dies for creepy black “Munster” cards. It must be so cozy & yummy at your home. 🐿🎃

[Kathy Fleming]

I love that you made a black poinsettia! It is perfect for your awesome Halloween card!

I would love to learn how you dye your ribbon. Thanks Wanda!

[Connie]

Really cool card, Wanda! Looks like you got in the mood. Great idea to use black poinsettias!

[Anne Sturgeon]

Oh Wanda this is spooky magic... love that black flower and the centers are perfect. Your dyed ribbons are always the best. Halloween is my favorite holiday! I am finishing up some nugget holders for Halloween treats and since it's raining here I might try out a couple of Thanksgiving cards. Your biggest fan...Hugs

[Linda S.]

I really like the black,grey and white color palette with just a touch of orange. A very fun Halloween card.

[Jules L]

Just amazing! I used to watch the Munsters and Adams Family so I totally get your vibe!! Using the die for the flower was a great idea! All the components are just perfect!! This reminds me of cards and tags you have done with Tim Holtz mixed media- one of my all time favs!! Best Halloween card in every way!!!!

[Eva Wierzbinski]

Love, love, love this card! What a fun way to celebrate Halloween.