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Saturday, August 20, 2011

WMSC61-Halloween Party

First, check out this sketch by Sarah Martina Parker! 

I didn't have to even think this one out, I KNEW that it reminded me of a Halloween Moon with something spooky in silhouette. 





 I used Waltzingmouse's Halloween Party stamp set for this card. 

It has so many great images that would look really scary in front of a bright orange moon and I finally settled on this owl.  I masked off the tree branch the owl is sitting on and embossed it in black to really pop against the orange.  All of the patterned paper is from a really inexpensive paper pack I got at Target last year for $1.  I sure got my money's worth on that purchase.  I stamped a partial sentiment from Halloween Party and centered it right above the owl.  I added a little pinked half circle behind the moon to make it stand out a bit.  I die cut the picket fence and coated it in black Martha Stewart glitter.  I love the way the glitter adds texture to the fence.  I added some ribbon looped over scortape at the bottom and zig zag stitched all around the perimeter.  The final touch was to add a bit more purple, so I stamped the pumpkin and bat and popped them up with dimensionals.  So, what do you think of my take on this sketch?

15 comments:

Joyce said...

I love it! So much texture and dimension. Of course, my favorite part is the owl. But you could have guessed. Great stitching--somehow the zig zag contributes to the overall scariness factor. Good job.

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh wow Cathy, this is fabulous!!

Renee said...

I think your take is AWESOME...
I LOVE it!! :)
Love the glitzy fence...
the pumpkin on top...
the bat flying...
the moon...
it's all fabby!!
Gorgeous card!!

Kara said...

perfect interpretation of this sketch!!

Stephanie said...

Too cute, Cathy! Love that set of stamps and I don't even like making Halloween cards! LOL You are such the enabler! ;-)

Kim Heggins said...

This card is just too cute! I love all of the glitter...Halloween is my favorite holiday and I know I will be casing this one.

Cyndie said...

Oh, how cute!!! Love the oversized DP moon, the ruched ribbon, and the nontraditional touches of blue!

Kelly S. said...

Oh Cathy this is such a wonderful use of the sketch! That sparkly fence is adorable, and I love the perfectly placed Halloween critters! The color scheme is so much fun, and I just love your big ole checked MOON and fabulous ribbon!

Lynn Mercurio said...

ooh...lovely - your sparkly fence is the perfect WOW for this card. Interesting ribbon treatment too. Thanks for playing along with the Waltzingmouse Stamps Sketch Challenge this week.

Deborah Frings said...

Brilliant! Love the dotty paper, the sparkly fence, the purple pumpkin and bat - and ruffle ribbon. Fab!

Jean Martin said...

Great job with this one dear! I'm loving all the colors! :) Thanks for playing with us at WMSC! :)

JJ Bolton said...

So cute! I love that sentiment and the way you did your fencing!

Marybeth said...

Love it , darn I have in my mind this fence with a cat on it. You beat me to it. Or an owl from a punch I have. Im just going to say great minds think alike :)

Tosha Leyendekker said...

This is so, so fun!! I LOVE your sparkly fence!!

Edna Morrisedie said...

Cool use of the sketch, and I love the sparkled up fence and fancy ribbon treatment, thanks for playing along with the Mischief Makers this week!