Grassy Hills! Video!

Man, I’m having fun with that Bag of Bones/Them Bones! It makes GREAT Halloween Cards!

 

Here’s the video (that shows some of my cards that are PDF Tutorials!)

 

The skeleton is from the Them Bones DSP. It can be cut with one of the dies.

The tombstones are Basic Gray.

The “Trick or Treat” is from the Tricks & Treats stamp set (page 50). I die cut it with one of the Bag of Bones dies. To color the stamp, I used Basic Black, Basic Gray and Pumpkin Pie Write markers.

For the hills, I used the Basic Borders dies and the grass from the Bag of Bones dies.

A few Glow in the Dark things on this card- the bottom grass and the moon made with the Stylish Shapes dies. And yes, I took this picture in my laundry room. It’s the darkest room in my house. Since I took the picture during the day, I had to take it in there!

 

Don’t forget:

I have a PDF Tutorial for 4 cards from the Bag of Bones/Them Bones! These are not cards I show anywhere else. I have other PDF Tutorials, too! Check out Bag of Bones/Them Bones here!

 

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Glow in the Dark Christmas Lights! Video!

 

I had so much fun making this. When I was done and turned the lights off, I was thrilled!

I made a somewhat short video on different ways to use the Glow-in-the-Dark paper:

 

Most of this card uses the new Merry & Bright Bundle/Merry Bold & Bright Suite- page 8-9.

The background paper is from the Merry Bold & Bright DSP.

I stamped the lights with Melon Mambo, Blueberry Bushel and Lemon Lime Twist. All on the Glow-in-the-Dark paper. I dipped them in clear embossing powder, heat set and then die cut.

The light string (die) is Shaded Spruce.

The stars (die) are with Silver Foil.

The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and then embossed with silver embossing powder.

The scalloped edge is from the Scalloped Contours dies.

The die used for the sentiment is from the Nested Essentials dies.

 

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Skeletons Crawling Up a Hill!

I came up with this idea as I was falling asleep. Of course. Had to remember the next day. It took me a few hours but I did!

I thought it would be so cool to see skeletons climbing up a behind a hill. It would be kinda scary, but since these skeletons have a smile, it tones it down a bit.

  • I first made my background with Basic White cardstock (4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″), Blending Brushes and these colors:
  1. Gorgeous Grape
  2. Melon Mambo
  3. Granny Apple Green
  4. Daffodil Delight
  5. Misty Moonlight
  • I die cut the moon and stars with Basic Black.
  • The hill is made with the Basic Borders dies and Basic Black cardstock (1-1/2″ x 5-3/8″). After die cutting, I embossed with one of the new embossing folders: Cheery.
  • I stamped the skeleton body and arms twice with Versamark on Basic Black. Embossed with white embossing powder and then die cut. Tuck those skeletons behind the hill.
  • The tombstone was die cut with Smoky Slate. The middle section was first stamped with Memento on Basic Gray then die cut.
  • The rose was Versamark on Basic Black with silver embossing powder.
  • I added some bats from the Glow in the Dark Bats & Ghosts.

 

I have a PDF Tutorial for 4 cards from the Bag of Bones/Them Bones! These are not cards I show anywhere else. I have other PDF Tutorials, too! Check out Bag of Bones/Them Bones here!

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How About Glow-in-the-Dark Skeletons?

How flipping awesome is this? Glow in the dark skeletons! Here’s what they look like when the lights are on:

I will tell you that the Bags of Bones stamps and dies have lots of VERY little stamps and dies. There’s one big skeleton, one upper body of a skeleton, then there are many arms, legs accessories to make other skeletons. On this card, the middle one is the big skeleton, the other two are the upper body and two arms and legs. All stamped on the Glow-in-the-Dark paper with Versamark and embossed with black embossing powder. The embossing powder really sticks to the Glow in the Dark. You can see some black dots on the sentiment and a few on the skeletons.

I wanted to add hats and shoes to all of them- I used Pecan Pie, Basic Black and Basic White.

The bow ties, bones and bats are also with the Glow in the Dark.

The “Boo to You” circle is  Glow in the Dark die cut with one of the circles from the Reach for the Stars dies.

All the Bag of Bones/Them Bones stuff can be seen on pages 48-49 in the upcoming mini catalog.

Here’s my video of ways to use the Glow in the Dark paper:

I have a PDF Tutorial for 4 cards from the Bag of Bones/Them Bones! These are not cards I show anywhere else. I have other PDF Tutorials, too! Check out Bag of Bones/Them Bones here!

Check back on 9/6 for all supplies used!

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Halloween! A Card with some Glow in the Dark Paper!

 

The Glow-In-The-Dark paper in the mini was a MUST HAVE!

The background paper is the Them Bones DSP. Page 48.

The skeletons (human, cat, dog) are all from the Bag of Bones stamp set and die cut with the Bag of Bones dies. I stamped them with Versamark on Basic Black paper. Embossed with white embossing powder then die cut. Page 48.

The sentiment was stamped on the Glow-In-The-Dark paper with Staz-On. I die cut it with one of the Bag of Bones dies. I cut a little part of the tombstone so that the sentiment could fit underneath. Page 48.

The bats were also die cut from the Glow-In-The-Dark paper.

 

I have a PDF Tutorial for 4 cards from the Bag of Bones/Them Bones! These are not cards I show anywhere else. I have other PDF Tutorials, too! Check out Bag of Bones/Them Bones here!

 

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Merriest Trees & Rocking Horse!

I made my first holiday card! I had fun making this!

The tree was stamped with Shaded Spruce and die cut. Merriest Trees Bundle. Page 12.

The sentiment is from the Merriest Trees stamp set; I die cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.

The tree lights and the star were all die cut from the Merriest Trees dies using Gold and Silver Foil DSP.

The tree stand is from the Merriest Trees dies. I used the Joy of Christmas DSP- it looks like wood! Page 29.

The presents are from the Rocking Horse stamp set and dies. I stamped with Memento and colored with Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam, Bronze and Real Red Blends. Page 18.

I wanted the background to look like a home. The green paper is from the Joy of Christmas DSP. I cut it 4″ x 5-1/4″.

I added a 2-1/2″ x 4″ piece of Basic White that I had scored every 1/4″.

I die cut the scallops with the Scalloped Contours dies with Basic White. I then embossed it with the Basic 3D Embossing Folders.

I added the edges on the top with three pieces of Basic White- all 1/4″ wide. One is 4″, the other two are 2-3/4″. I cut the three corners on one side of each piece so they look mitered.

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How about a Long Card? Video!

This card is 15-3/4″ x 4-1/4″! It’s pretty easy to make!

The CEO of Stampin’ Up! made a long card a few months ago. I loved the idea so I came up with one of my own! There’s a PDF with the measurements- I’ll give you the link to it the end of the post.

Here’s the video of making it! It’s really easy!

 

 

Here’s the card I made during the video- all supplies are the same!

In the video, you’ll see the four other Reach for the Stars/Stargazing cards I made that I won’t share. You can purchase the PDF Tutorial that has pictures, measurements, supplies and step by step instructions. I have other PDF Tutorials! Check them out here!

Here’s the link for all my instruction PDFs, this one is the last one shown: “Long Card”:

Instructions

 

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Let’s Get Together at Les Shoppes!

I made this card pretty quick. Using the Les Shoppes DSP, I cut the blue one with all the white shops. I was looking at it and thought- I’ll just die cut some of the dies and add them to the paper. Pretty easy and looks so pretty!

I die cut the vines and the foliage with Granny Apple Green.

The street lamps are with Basic Black.

The sign and plant are die cut from the DSP.

The bench is Crumb Cake.

The awning is Basic White and Balmy Blue.

The sentiment, from Let’s Go Shopping stamp set, was stamped with Memento ink on Basic White. I then die cut with the Stylish Dies and added one sequin.

Very easy and comes out looking pretty cool!

Don’t forget! I have four more cards using the Les Shoppes/Let’s Go Shopping that I won’t share- but you can buy the PDF tutorial! It includes measurements, pictures, all supplies used and step by step directions. I have other PDFs too!

Check them out here!

 

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