Halloween Swap

Halloween Swap :)

Ok friends, yes I realize that this is a little bit after the fact, but I just had to share :)

In October I challenged all of you to a super fun Halloween Swap!  And I was not disappointed! 4 of you Rose to the Challenge!  Kelly, Lisa, Crystal, Terri, and myself all created 4 Halloween Layouts to share with one another and then they all sent them to me :)  I divided them up and sent them back and here is the wonderfulness I got to see in each creation!  Such Inspiration :)  Thanks to each of you for Playing Along!

Hope you enjoyed everyone's Project!  Feel free to leave us some love!

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Scary Scrapaganza!

SCARY SCARY SCRAPAGANZA FUN!

I want to send a BIG Thank You out to all of the wonderful ladies who came and played with me at Scary Scrapaganza!!!  We had the most fun!

During the event EVERYONE did 3 projects!  Fun! But tiring! LOL............We did a 2 page halloween layout and 2 halloween cards!  Scary!  

Some of our ladies were first timers so we started out with some fun introductions including our favorite thing to scrap hoard :)  Of course we all know my favorite thing to scrap hoard is the CTMH paper packs..........EVEN if I don't love them...I think I have to have them....LOL.......and I think that is because CTMH retires them all eventually so I feel more pressure to get  them before they are gone! LOL

All of the ladies received a kit that included everything that they needed to complete the projects below.......they also found in their goodies; an idea book and a gift from me :)  For our newbies they had a hand crafted personalized check book cover which I like to give to everyone.  The rest of the ladies recieved a package of chipboard pieces.

So these ADORABLE little bats where the inspiration for the layouts for Scary Scrapaganza!  How cute are they?  I made these super cute paper piecings for everyone from patterns that I purchased from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs......you can find some of the cutest ones there!

The paper was from the Hooligans paper pack which is now retired but you can find more like it HERE!  And the ribbon was CTMH ribbon rounds :)  And that is it :) On mine I kept embellishments to a minimum because I wanted those adorable little bats to be the main attraction :)

So all of the girls got to work recreating a layout similar to this........but with their own flair and personality!  And they came up with some darling pages!

Everyone was so creative with their layouts!  The all started with the exact same amount of paper and in the same sizes but not one layout looks the same :)  So Cool!

We took little breaks now and then for some pizza and we had a couple of door prize drawings along the way!  Our lucky winners won some christmas goodies!  And  to make the Hostess drawing more interesting everytime I mentioned Halloween the first person to yell Boo received an additional drawing entry!  Our winner got Awesome goodies!  Including a stamp set, clear cards, a sanding kit, and a couple of other little goodies!

The most challenging part of the workshop was definatly the layouts so the cards I had prepared were very simple.

We also found it a bit challenging to say Boo first!  Of course that is what made it fun!  I think we are all looking forward to the surprises of A Christmas Festival of Scraps!  I know I am!

 Both of these cards were so very simple to complete and both took less then 10 minutes!  And yet have quite an impact, don't you think?

And As everyone prepared their cards they still managed to each come out with different looking projects :)  And it was so fun to see what  everyone else came up with!

As our fun day was coming to a close, I was able to get a few pictures of all of the different cards that everyone put together.  On the mummy card they experimented with different inks for distressing.......I think we even had a purple and a green one :)  I found this very exciting because while some of the ladies were pros :),  some of these wonderful ladies had not done much distressing before....so we got to experiment with some different techniques and different tools!  I loved it!  One of my favorite things is distressing so it is so much fun to help others figure out their favorite ways to distress! 


 



 








These adorable mummy cards were so simple!  You take a plain white card and attach a black piece on front about 2 inches wide and then attach your googly eyes.  The white strips (mummy wrap :) ) are each 1.5 inches.  Distress each strip and then simply tack them down leaving the eye's peaking out! :) Easy Peasy!

The little googley eye black cards were even easier......if you are fortunate enough to find the self adhesive eyes - then even better!  I think this card is pretty self expalanitory! LOL

If you didn't get to join us for Scary Scrapaganza, then I hope to see you next month for A Christmas Festival of Scraps!  Hope you enjoyed checking out all of our projects!  Feel free to leave some love!

XOXO

from the Little Scrap Corner!

Goose Bumps Blog Hop :)

Welcome to the Goosebumps Blog Hop on October 20 from 9 am to 11 pm CST.  

Thank you for joining us to help us celebrate Halloween. I love all things about Halloween.  So I decided to participate in this fun celebration with some of the most talented crafters that I know.

There are a few rules for this hop however, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower of Lisa's blog,and her dt blog at http://scrappingwithlisadesignsdt.blogspot.com/.  The blog candy is $25 in free files over at http://scrappingwithlisadesigns.com/

.  She is also giving out a file of $3 value to each person that hops. To get this file, please choose what you would like and then send her an email to ljopeters62@yahoo.com and she will send your file right out to you.

If you have started on Lisa's blog then you’re on the right track. This hop runs all day on Oct. 20, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY!  After all it's Halloween and who doesn't like a little candy on Halloween!

Now on to the inspiration!  I have actually made four separate Halloween pages for you today!  For Each one I used all of the same supplies, showing you JUST how easy it is to make several different projects using minimal supplies :)  For each of these pages I used CTMH Enchantment Paper (retired) and if you like this paper you will LOVE Moonlight!  I also used the CTMH Wicked Stamp Set (limited edition) and a new found favorite that I hope CTMH will supply soon.....spiderweb washi tape!  I had never used this stuff before, and NOW i am hooked!  It is a must have for all scrap rooms!

I would love to hear which one of these is your fave!    

Did some body say TRICK or TREAT?  Not yet?  Well you will want to!  For everyone who becomes a follower here and on my facebook fan page and yells Trick or Treat on my fanpage, I will be sending a gift!  Get it?  I get a giggle, and YOU get a gift! :)  

Also I will have a drawing for a mystery Halloween surprise!  To be entered you have to qualify for the giggle gift too :)  That's It!  EASY huh?

If you haven't taken time yet  to browse my site, FEEL FREE!  There are all kinds of fun places to check out!  From Specials and Clubs, to Inspiration and Fun :)  You will find it all here!

Now on to your next stop! 

The Lineup:
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Anita  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Carla~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Mickie ~ www.littlscrapcorner.blogspot.com   YOU ARE HERE

Christina - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Blog Hop ~~ woooooooooo! (that's a ghost by the way!)

Don't Be Afraid of the dark!!!!!

Are you afraid of the dark????

No you say?  Well that is so good to hear!  Because today we have all kinds of wonderful Halloween projects for you to check out!  

Welcome to the Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Blog Hop on October 13 from 9 am to 11 pm CST.  Thank you for joining us to help us celebrate Halloween. I love all things about Halloween. So I decided to host this fun celebration with some of the most talented crafters that I know.

There are a few rules for this hop however, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower of Lisa's blog,and her dt blog at http://scrappingwithlisadesignsdt.blogspot.com/.  The blog candy is $25 in free files over at http://scrappingwithlisadesigns.com/

Lisa is giving out a file of $3 value to each person that hops. To get this file, please choose what you would like and then send her an email to ljopeters62@yahoo.com and she will send your file right out to you.

If you have started at Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ then  you’re on the right track. This hop runs all day on Oct. 13, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what they have to offer for BLOG CANDY!  After all it's Halloween and who doesn't like Halloween candy?

For this hop I made a paper piecing layout using basic CTMH cardstock colors.  I love the way a paper piecing looks after it's all put together, Don't You?  This is also my CUSTOM OCTOBER kit for the kit of the month club :)  If you want more details on this club you can check it out HERE!  

So are you wondering about blog candy?  You were????  Well I just happen to have some, I mean seriously, what is Halloween with out a little bit of candy?

To be eligible for my prizes.......you must be a follower here, and on my facebook fan page, and leave a comment on facebook (in your most scary voice)  WoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo!

That's it!  Everyone who gives me a giggle by doing this will get a little thank you gift AND be entered into the drawing for a Halloween Scrapping Kit!  

Ok then so get going!  Give me some ghostly giggles and FYI it helps if you say it out loud while you are typing it!  Oh and Don't forget to smile!

Have fun at the rest of the hop and stop by often for all of the latest scrap corner tricks and treats!

This hop is dedicated to all things Halloween!

The Lineup:
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

  Carla~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com

Mickie ~ www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Project Soldier Cards

Sending Cards to our Soldiers

Cards for A Cause

Today I was challenged by Scrapbook Hoarders Anonymous, to create cards for our soldiers.  What a great challenge right?  I was quick to sign up and very eager to get started!  The challenge was actually for Christmas Cards, and although I detoured from the beaten path as I often do, fear not...Christmas Cards I shall make! :) Alas, we create art from the heart from where our inspirations take us to and that's just what I did.  

I have felt lately VERY inspired by all of the rich fall color that surrounds us now here in Missouri and so that is what I ran with :)  I also wanted to get in on a Mojo Monday Challenge (which I am ashamed to say I had never done yet) so I went to them for a little more Inspiration and this Is what I came up with.

I used basic paper for my card base because I wanted specifically the overlapping look that I created here with the scalloped edge.  I used paper from the GRACE collection which is now retired but you can find similar paper on my website HERE

I tied my ribbon around the front of the card and placed over it Half of a dimensional element.  I love these things!  They are white chipboard and you can ink them up to your hearts desire!  Love it! And the final touch was some Sunflower stickers that I just happened to have.......they worked great here I think!

I want to make some cards for soldiers too!

No Problem!  We would love for everyone else to get involved in this fun project!  It boosts moral for our troops, and it's fun too!  Such a good Cause!  Getting involved is EASY and I am even offering a give away for this project!  For every soldier card that you make and post on my facebook page, you will get 1 entry into the Project Soldier Giveaway!  5 cards = 5 entries :) You get the point, right?  The drawing will be for a FREE awesome card making kit!  See the kit and all the details on my giveaway page!

How do I get involved?

Contact me if you want to get involved and I will send you the information on where to send your finished cards.  Then just start making cards!  But don't forget to photograph them and post them on the Little Scrap Corner facebook page so you can have a chance to win an AWESOME card kit!   

XOXO

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