Hello everybody, and thanks for joining us today. One lucky commenter will win the Kit will be called the Stamp Simply Kaisercraft Utopa kit shown in the photo above!!! But, if you are starting here you are in the wrong place. Please visit Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), where she will give you more instructions about the hop, the prize, and the next blog for you to visit. In order to be in the drawing, you are encouraged to leave comments along the way. Our lucky winner will be notified vie e-mail. While commenting is not required, it is highly recommended so that you will be eligible for the drawing. This Friday night at 6 p.m. EST, random.org will select the blog from which to choose the winner, then the winner from that blog. The winner will be announced sometime on Saturday, no promises as to time . Good Luck ;)
Our theme today is gifts for Autumn. I finished my card, but didn’t get much further, so I have no gift to share with you. But, I do like my card with this little witch :) I think she is just so cute. I wanted to work with colors in the image throughout the card, so pink and burgundy it is. I cut/embossed all templates used, then added glitter to the scalloped circle going around the image. With the sewing machine, I stitched along the edges of the long paper going up and down the card front, and distressed the edge of the cardstock for a vintage look. The leaves around the large flower and the small bow were made using wrinkle ribbon. The tiny pink flowers were purchased at Michael’s, but I made the large flower with fabric, then with the Tattered Rose Distress Ink pad, I lightly rubbed across the fabric, and sprayed water on it for a softer look. Assemble as shown.
I was asked what kind of glue I use when I make altered projects? I use Tombow MONO Aqua Liquid Glue, the flat end, not the pointed end. Then smooth/rub paper with the bone folder, using the bone folder will smooth out your paper. Hope this helps.
Have fun, and good luck - Linda ;)
Be sure and visit the other Design Team Members listed below.
Sharon Johnson - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store blog
Linda Duke - ME ;)
Supplies:
Stamps: None.
Little Girl Image – Halloween Images & Journal Notes – Crafty Secrets. Note: Also available in the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Cardstock: BasicGrey 6x6 Cappella Paper Pad – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Spellbinders: S4-114 Standard Circles Large #6, S4-125 Classic Scallop Circles Small #6, Large Scalloped Rectangles #5, S4-133 Classic Scallop Rectangles Large #4. Note: Also Available in the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Stamp Pads: Tattered Rose Distress Ink.
Ribbon: Crochet Lace, Wrinkle Ribbon – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Misc.: Beacon’s 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Ranger Matte Accents, Scribbles Shiny Winter White 3D Paint, Glitter, Powder Pink Tiny Roses Ribbon Accessories. Fabric – Joann’s.
Your little witch is adorable. I would have never have thought putting those 3 elements together. The Pink roses, pearls and lace are just awesome. Thanks for sharing your lovely artwork.
Posted by: Jackie Watson | September 17, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Just lovely! I'd never have thought of putting these elements together. The capella papers are great with it. Thank you for sharing your fab artwork!
Posted by: Donna M. | September 17, 2010 at 05:21 AM
I guess this card could be a gift on it's own. I love it!
Posted by: Meda | September 17, 2010 at 01:31 AM
A perfect girly girly card for Halloween.
Posted by: Pat Austin | September 17, 2010 at 12:36 AM
The pink flower, lace, ribbons and sparkle add so much to the image.
Posted by: SJ | September 16, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Very pretty
Posted by: Kelly G | September 16, 2010 at 04:42 PM
So cute! Love the color combo and the flower is just amazing!
Posted by: Aga | September 16, 2010 at 02:08 PM
This card is really too cute.. I watch your blog daily, because I love it!
Beate
Posted by: Beate | September 16, 2010 at 12:31 PM
So beautiful love all the details just gorgeous!!!!!
Posted by: stephanie muzzulin | September 16, 2010 at 10:03 AM
This is just too cute! Love the flower!
Posted by: Lori C | September 16, 2010 at 08:52 AM
This is just beautiful! This indeed needs to be kept and displayed for all to enjoy.
Posted by: NanaBeth | September 16, 2010 at 06:18 AM
Lots of gorgeous details, and the little witch is adorable!
Posted by: Nancy | September 16, 2010 at 05:59 AM
I love the vintage look of your project. Really sweet.
Posted by: Bonnie Thrasher | September 15, 2010 at 09:57 PM
Gorgeous card! Love the pink flower!
Posted by: Serena | September 15, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Very pretty vintage Halloween card. Love the roses and lace. Pastel colors are so nice and different from the usual, orange, black, purple etc. that are used for Halloween cards.
Posted by: Corrine Ann | September 15, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Love the delicate colors for a Halloween card instead of the traditional orange and black.
Posted by: Anne G | September 15, 2010 at 01:48 PM
Love the antique look!
Posted by: chaun | September 15, 2010 at 01:31 PM
Has such a whimsical feel!
Posted by: JenMarie | September 15, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Truly unique.Love the Image, but all the details you put into this are so pretty. You definetly have a talent for beauty..Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Sylvia/Little Treasures | September 15, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Great vintage look! Lovely as usual.
Posted by: Marilyn Bronson | September 15, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful card! Love the vintage look!
Posted by: Elena | September 15, 2010 at 09:49 AM
beautiful card! love the sparkle and all the details.
Posted by: conniemelancon | September 15, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Love the Pink flower! Great vintage card
Posted by: Becki Bertuccelli | September 15, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Very dainty and pretty. Anyone would love to receive this card!
Posted by: Noni | September 15, 2010 at 07:19 AM
AWESOME vintage image, and I like that you chose non-traditional colors for this autumn card. Love the sparkle, too.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | September 15, 2010 at 06:04 AM
Love that vintage image with all the soft and feminine elements! Very sweet card!
Posted by: Hilda | September 15, 2010 at 04:54 AM
How sweet! Your design is so gorgous. Love everything about it
Posted by: Pamela Heck | September 15, 2010 at 01:27 AM
This is a really beautiful card! I could look at it for ages and still find more details! Love it all!
Posted by: Jean | September 15, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Linda! I'm just enchanted wiht your card, it is so sweet!
Posted by: Irene | September 14, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Fabulous card and that flower you made is to die for. The vintage look is my personal favorite.
Posted by: Nancy | September 14, 2010 at 10:26 PM
This is beautiful, Linda....it's sooo full of shabby goodness....love every little detail, especially that gorgeous flower!!!!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | September 14, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Wow--the details on your card are beautiful! Great job!
Posted by: Theresa Q | September 14, 2010 at 07:30 PM
My goodness, you're right, she's just too cute to be a witch! What a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Posted by: Janet L. | September 14, 2010 at 07:21 PM
This card would be lovely framed and hung in a bedroom! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Eleanor | September 14, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Your card is very beautiful and the kit is fabulous!!! That witch is too cute....Love it all!!!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | September 14, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Your card is very striking, and your attention to detail makes for one beautiful card.
Posted by: Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) | September 14, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Very sweet. I especially like your flowers & glitter.
God bless.
Posted by: Peggy Allen | September 14, 2010 at 06:08 PM
such a cool vintage-y looking project - tfs and thanx for the blog candy opp!
Posted by: SueB | September 14, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Thanks for sharing a great card with us. I'd agree she's a cutey. Love your embellishments, the lace, the oval frame and the gorgeous pink flower. What a great card!
Posted by: Beth Greco | September 14, 2010 at 05:52 PM
This is tooooooo pretty for Hallowwen. Awesome card, love the vintage look.
Posted by: Betty Goodson | September 14, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Gorgeous! Of course I don't celebrate Halloween so I'd just substitute another focal image. I'm saving this one.
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | September 14, 2010 at 05:02 PM
What a beautiful little witch! Such a romantic spin on Halloween! Hope I win the Utopia paper set from Stamp Simply.
Posted by: Kim Thorne | September 14, 2010 at 04:47 PM
What a beautiful witch! The romantic, vintage look is wonderful.
Posted by: Lynda K | September 14, 2010 at 04:18 PM
What a beautiful card.
Posted by: Mary Kunze | September 14, 2010 at 03:40 PM
How beautiful!
Posted by: Karen | September 14, 2010 at 03:14 PM
So very pretty!
Posted by: jan | September 14, 2010 at 03:09 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Amy J | September 14, 2010 at 03:08 PM
The pink flowers on your project are to die for - just lovely! This is such a beautiful card and I love that you used a typical Hallowe'en type of image with a whole new color scheme. Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous creation.
Posted by: Laurie P. | September 14, 2010 at 02:55 PM
I love the circle scalloped frame around your sweet little girl. Just a lovely effect! TFS!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | September 14, 2010 at 02:21 PM
Linda Oh my gosh What a beautiful card I love the vintage look fabulous job!!!!
Posted by: Lana Edwards | September 14, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Your card is so beautiful, the flowers are so soft and bring your eye through the whole card. The glittered frame is a lovely touch as well. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Lorelei Wojcik | September 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Linda, this is Beautiful! I just love the vintagelook and feel of this card!
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Mary Friederichsen | September 14, 2010 at 12:49 PM
The details on this beauty make it extra special. Such a unique Halloween type card! I don't do Halloween cards often, but this one really makes me think!
Posted by: Holly aka Toy | September 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I love the vintage look and the colors. Your card is gorgeous! Love the DPs you used, your lace, ribbon, flowers--your entire layout!
Posted by: Shirley N | September 14, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Picture perfect artwork!
Posted by: Linda C. | September 14, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Very beautiful!!
Posted by: yvonne | September 14, 2010 at 11:31 AM
I love the vintage look and the colors!
Posted by: Jeanne Szabo | September 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM
this is so beautiful, love the design and the colors
Posted by: Holly AKA KopyKat | September 14, 2010 at 11:05 AM
VERY beautiful Halloween image in soft colors!
Posted by: jeneen | September 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Gorgeous vintage card, Linda! I love the papers and the fanciful witch! The details on this are amazing! Everything works perfectly together!
Posted by: Carla Suto | September 14, 2010 at 10:49 AM
WOW, this is gorgeous. Absolutely love it. hugs
Posted by: Micki | September 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Your card is "too cute"
Posted by: Sue D | September 14, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Linda, it is absolutely gorgeous. As another has said, I would never think of using pink for Halloween, but you pulled it off beutifully with this darling little "witch!" The embellishments are simply awesome! Thanks...
Posted by: Lynda Hill | September 14, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Linda, I agree! That little girl in her witch hat is just "Too Cute"! Love your beautiful card, thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Elisse S | September 14, 2010 at 09:58 AM
This card is pretty enough to frame!
Posted by: Mary Smith | September 14, 2010 at 09:57 AM
What a charming little witch and those kittens are so sweet! Your card certainly does justice to the inspiration piece and then some! Lovely work!
Posted by: Lynne Phelps | September 14, 2010 at 09:52 AM
Linda you are one amazingly talented designer, I love looking at all of your projects, thank you so much for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Terre Fry | September 14, 2010 at 09:36 AM
What a fabulous card!! I just love that vintage look really sweet!!
Posted by: Mary Harris | September 14, 2010 at 09:19 AM
What a beautiful and original card...eye candy
Posted by: Shirley Rea | September 14, 2010 at 09:17 AM
So sweet and pretty Linda! I love all of your extra special touches...so appealing--just the right balance!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | September 14, 2010 at 09:16 AM
What a wonderful card. All the special touches just great. Love the rose so soft and really sets off this card. But as usual you do such a great work. Thanks for sharing with us all!
Posted by: Charlette | September 14, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Love your card even if it doesn't fit. She is too cute!
Posted by: cristinoel | September 14, 2010 at 08:47 AM
Your card is a work of art!
Posted by: Debbie S | September 14, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Beautiful card. You add so much detail to your cards and they are truly amazing.
Posted by: Cindy | September 14, 2010 at 08:21 AM
Oh Linda, this card is breathtaking!!
Posted by: Michelle Woerner | September 14, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Betty Townsend | September 14, 2010 at 08:06 AM
What a wonderful card to receive! Love the colors and the embellishments you've used.
blessings,
Cathy
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Posted by: Catherine Kraft | September 14, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Linda, this is beautiful...especially that flowers you've created.....LOVE it!! Hugs, Sabrina
Posted by: Sabrina aka okimom2girlz | September 14, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Fabulous card! I was immediately drawn to your ribbon rose, stunning!
Posted by: Kathy | September 14, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Your Halloween card is so pretty! What a darling little witch. Your attention to detail is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: sharon d | September 14, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Where to begin. The papers compliment each other so nicely. I can almost feel the lace and those beautiful flowers. The center is so sweet. But that little fashion witch and her kitties have stolen my heart. Thanks for sharing with us.
Sharon L
Posted by: sharon l | September 14, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Love this card! So beautiful!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | September 14, 2010 at 06:42 AM
Your cards are always so beautiful.
Posted by: Lynne | September 14, 2010 at 06:31 AM
Love the non-scary Halloween card.
Posted by: Edna Rhea | September 14, 2010 at 06:30 AM
WHat a gorgeous 'antique' card. If I didn't know it was just made, I would think I had found a 'gold mine":)
Posted by: Sandy | September 14, 2010 at 06:23 AM
Oh my shabby goodness, Linda ... this is simply STUNNING! I would have never thought to do Halloween with PINK, but I think I will have to give it a try after seeing your gorgeous creation! A-mazing!!!
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | September 14, 2010 at 06:23 AM
Lovely, as always! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | September 14, 2010 at 06:13 AM
So pretty! Love the package, too. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Robbie | September 14, 2010 at 06:05 AM
love your flowers!
Lovely card
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | September 14, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Beautiful Card. I love all the little details that add so much! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: J Bergs | September 14, 2010 at 06:01 AM
Oh my what a gorgeous card love that witch image and the fabric flower is just stunning .Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | September 14, 2010 at 06:00 AM
Your card is to die for! The soft ribbon rose is so sweet. You certainly brought a smile to my face with your project. Elle
Posted by: Elle Kasban | September 14, 2010 at 06:00 AM
So pretty! Love the great accessories you used... that circle element looks fabulous! :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | September 14, 2010 at 05:57 AM
Lovely card! That flower is gorgeous!
Posted by: Valarie Florer | September 14, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Beautiful, love the sparkle!!
Posted by: Bev J. | September 14, 2010 at 05:53 AM
Cards can be gifts in and of themselves, especially one so thoughtfully created. This is so lovely, Linda! And all the sparkle! Opening up this card would definitely make someone smile out loud and know that they are highly thought of. Great job!
Posted by: Lillian Child | September 14, 2010 at 05:52 AM
I love fall! This is the prettiest Halloween card!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | September 14, 2010 at 05:51 AM
Awesome card- you have given it a whole different twist- I never imagined a halloween card could be pretty. Thanks!
Posted by: shelley anderson | September 14, 2010 at 05:49 AM
You are such an amazing artist Linda. Every little detail is such a wonderful addition to your creations. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Posted by: Karen Hunsaker | September 14, 2010 at 05:41 AM
What an angelic little witch! The organza rosette is just too dreamy!
Posted by: Mary Anne K. | September 14, 2010 at 05:37 AM