Halloween Howl, Day 19

This card is definitely faBOOlous! The ghost on the right side is popped up on foam tape give it some dimension. The little finishing touches…the red & white paper scrap, the yellow banner, the tiny bow made with baker’s twine and the coloured pumpkins make it very special. I love it.

I got the idea for the ATC I made for today by going through cards that I received in the past and not copying one exactly but putting my own twist onto it. Cards that I’ve received in previous years have been a good source of inspiration for me. I like how this one turned out. The background is perfect for it.

Halloween Howl, Day 18

Whoo goes there? Owls, of course. And they are one of my favourite things. I am starting a gallery wall of owl pictures in my bedroom. It’s a gallery of one right now found at a thrift store. I continue looking for more. This ATC is fantastic! The patterned paper in the background with the diecut tree provides a great back drop for the two cute owls. Love it!

Somehow, I managed to mix up day 16 and 18 when I was putting them in the envelopes for Joy. So the one you saw two days ago was for today but this is the one she actually opened. A white picket fence, a large full moon, a raven and a bat are showcased on another of my gel plate backgrounds. I have so many backgrounds in my binder; I may not have to make more for a long time.

Halloween Howl, Day 17

The background on today’s card is very sparkly in the light. You might not be able to see it in the photo and I’m not sure how she got that effect. The words were a bit difficult to read until I got the card under a bright light. It says, ‘It’s Halloween. Visit the web.’ The words were stamped and embossed. The faux stitching around the outer edge finishes it off perfectly.

My card for Joy today was a bit of an experiment. I’d seen this string art before and wanted to give it a try so I could incorporate it in an ATC. I dug up a video from nine years ago that I’d saved for when I wanted to experiment with this technique. It kind of reminded me of a spider web so that is what it became. And scream I would if I saw a spider this big! Wouldn’t you?

Wait, it just occured to me that we both made cards with spiders for today! What a coincidence.

Halloween Howl, Day 16

What a cool witch on today’s card from Joy. Another die that I don’t have! The background is spectacular. The embossed words and little gems really finish the ATC off nicely. Love this one too. There is no way to pick a favourite from all the lovely cards I've received.

The ATC I created for today has a gel print background with the used dryer sheet added on top for texture. The raven is perched on top of the tombstone sitting on a bed of bunched up coffee dyed cheese cloth. I want to experiment next year with more fibres…cheese cloth, lace, and fabric. Stay tuned to see how that turns out.

Halloween Howl, Day 15

Today’s card from Joy is ‘so franken cute’! I’m sure that she has coloured this image, as well as others I have received so far. I have tried colouring stamped images, but I simply do not have the patience for it. I admire anybody that does.

The card that I created for today used more of that masterboard I made from various ripped papers and Tim Holtz collage tissue paper. I’d be running in the opposite direction is these guys were coming my way, for sure!

Good news today! The last four ATCs arrived to Joy today. They were caught up in the postal dispute in Canada. I’m very happy that they arrived in time.