Welcome to Stop #9 on the VC Rocks August 2010 Blog Hop!
If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Ellen’s out of this world creation at Blinkin’ Thinkin’ & Inkin’. Isn’t she incredible?
Today at InkPaperStamps, we’re playing with the new Sizzix Textured Impressions embossing folder, Spider Web, as well as punches from the new Stampin’ Up! catalog and the upcoming 2010 Holiday Mini.
And, to add to the fun, we’re also offering some blog candy below.
First, however, our featured project: To set the mood, we’ve used a color scheme of Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Elegant Eggplant. This makes a hauntingly (cue creaky door) beautiful combination for Halloween. And, as you may have noticed, the embossed spider web reflects a touch of Frost White shimmer paint. (cue gust of wind and door slam)
But the punch art witch’s cauldron is the focal point of this creepy card. (cue cackle)
(For a close up of the cauldron and its contents, click on the image once, then click again. A third click will zoom in even further.)
No, that’s not The Dog’s breakfast simmering away in the pot. At least, The Dog hopes it’s not. (cue mournful howl) Rather, it looks like our witch is whipping up some hard-boiled eyes of newt, perhaps for a midnight picnic. (cue rush of bats)
Hey is it just me, or does it seem like the old bat has stepped away from the pot a tad too long? If she’s not back soon, the results could be ghastly, and a real nightmare to clean up. You think she would have learned that from her mummy. . . .
(Oh, in case you’re counting, the ‘Newt Eye Bubbling in a Witch’s Cauldron’ card uses these six punches: Double Cogs punch, Two-Step Owl punch, Scallop Oval punch, Scallop Square punch, Decorative Label punch and 2 1/2″ Circle punch.)
Now, for the blog candy: Would you like to win a set of embossed spider webs and a little grab bag of goodies?
Well, you are eligible to submit an entry for each applicable category below. Do as few or as many as you wish and click here to enter.
- Commenting. (leaving a comment below, perhaps about what you might like to create with any of these punches or the Spider Web embossing folder.)
- Contacting. (e-mailing me a thought on something you’d like to see–a certain punch art idea? projects for a special occasion? technique tutorials?–on InkPaperStamps)
- Sharing. (telling a friend about a project you’ve enjoyed on InkPaperStamps–for example, by e-mail, through social media or in a forum post)
- Linking. (having linked to InkPaperStamps from your blog or online gallery–for example, through your blog roll, on a project you’ve CASEd, or other shout out you’ve given us)
- Subscribing. (being a subscriber to InkPaperStamps’ free updates.)
Winner will be randomly selected from all entries submitted by 11:59 pm (CT) Monday August 23. Terms and conditions apply.
Now it’s time to continue on the hop–NEXT STOP: Creative Designs by Jackie, where Jackie is creating with Friends Never Fade and Greenhouse Gala DSP.
Thanks for visiting InkPaperStamps–hope you’ll come back again soon!
OMG…love it! I also appreciate the commentary getting us in the mood for the upcoming Halloween season.
Clever, very clever!
The card, the commentary, the color combo, and the cauldron!
Great project and presentation!!
Very, very creepy! And fun. I love this idea, since I nowadays I don’t make many Halloween cards. I have the punches to duplicate. Yes! Have a blessed day!
OMG Holly, you CRACK ME UP Girlfriend. Thanks for another wonderful post for our Hop. Be sure to get a copy of the Blog Hopper badge from my blog at http://www.loniholt.blogspot.com Hugs, Loni
Holly, what a funny post! Love it & the card. I don’t do much Halloween cards but I may have to CASE this one.
Halloween is my favorite time for crafting. Your card is such a fun creation and your story a hoot.
Frightfully adorable!
I don’t know how The Dog could resist it for breakfast . . .
Very clever. TFS!
Tina
tinataves.blogspot.com
Very clever! Love everything about this project! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Oh I love this card. What a great use of your punches. Thats for the idea.
LOVE IT! I’ve been trying to rationalize why I MUST HAVE the spiderweb embossing folder-but I rarely if ever make anything for halloween. I keep imagining making things with it-maybe a fancy favor box for some treats, or a lollypop holder…TFS! (LOVE the punch art thought as well!)
This is great Holly! I love how you really popped the web by inking it with white! Thanks for being a part of the final blog hop for VC Rocks 2010!
Cute idea!
Bewitching as usual Holly, your card is awesome. I just love the caldron.
That is a wicked cool cauldron, but it’s the pearl on the eyeball that truly makes the card!!
Not only a great card with wonderful punch art, but goulishly great dialog, too! TFS
I would love to create Halloween treats with the embossed paper. Your card is stunning.
Too cute!
So cute! I love the whole idea of using all of these unrelated punches to get a cauldron!
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Sent you an email re: punches
Holly, you’ve outdone yourself on this one! I so enjoy the little stories you make up to set the scene!!!
love this card, Holly, and the post, too funny! I think you did a great job on this cauldron, the little eye peeking out is just too creepy! Love it!
I LOVE your use of punches – it just amazes me to see how some people can “see” a punch as something it can become. Alos your running commentary just had me chuckling throughout you project description. Your creativity doesn’t end with your card making! Thanks for sharing.
SPOOKTACULAR Card…
This is great Holly! I love Halloween and love your images and your story. Thanks!
Now that is great! The images you cause us to have adds so much to your blog – thanx for entertaining us in so many ways. Keep it up – I love creativity!!
Oh Holly, that cauldron is too cute! I love it and the colors too. Hope the hop went well.
Sparkle Hugs,
Julie
Awesome cauldron! This card is so cute.
Super cute, love the color combo.
this is just great. Love the cauldron and the eye of newt!
This is so cute! I love the bubbles around the cauldron.
Cool Halloween card and a good job on the cauldron. Now, I’m scared…….LOL
Love it! Your cauldron is awesome!