Promotional Post--The Witching Hour is Near

The witching hour is fast approaching so I figured now was the perfect time to introduce some more images from the Scribbles Designs store.

Hallowe'en originated from two different avenues coming together: pagan and Christian traditions. Although today, it has mainly lost its religious connection and is now more of a fun night for children to dress up and have a little fun.  It is celebrated in several nations around the world, each having its own set of customs.  There are also numerous symbols that are associated with Halloween.

For those of you who do celebrate this unique custom, you are in for a treat as Sandy has a number of fabulous images perfect for any Hallowe'en card that you may need to create.  Here are a selection of images currently in the store...

#826 Witch's Boots 1

#828 Witch's Boots 3

#827 Witch's Boots 2

Aren't these witches' boots just soooo cool.  I absolutely love them.  They are just so funky and unique.  I'll take one of each please!

#823 Witches Brew

Then of course there is the 'Boo' Cauldron.  You could stir up some really interesting brews in this particular pot!

#829 Happy Halloween

#822 Spooky

#819 Scary

  Sandy also has three really neat framed images that would be perfect as the focal point on any Hallowe'en themed card.  Whether you want to go 'spooky' or 'scary' or just wish someone  'Happy Hallowe'en', you have lots of options to choose from.  

#820 Witch Hat

#830 Witch Hat 2

Next up we have quite a selection of hats.  Any witch would be proud to own and wear one of these wonderful hats.  My favourite comes complete with its own bat and webbing.  You'd definitely be in the running for best witches' costume with one of these beauties.

#831 Witch Hat 3

#832 Witch Hat 4

#510 Bat

Then of course there is this adorable bat image.  If you ever had to run into a vampire bat, you'd want it to be this one.  Just don't let him get too close with those teeth and you should be okay.

#633 Pumpkin Topiary

I am a big fan of topiary trees and this Pumpkin one does not disappoint!

#638 Jack-O-Lantern

Speaking of pumpkins, check out this awesome stacked Jack-O-Lantern.  He is sure to get a smile from passers-by!

#070 Halloween Subway Art

I don't know about you but I absolutely love subway art and Sandy has some fabulous pieces including this Hallowe'en themed one.  I have been lucky enough to use each of her subway art images on different cards and just recently played with this one.


Finally, Sandy has a number of sentiments that you could use either on the front of your card as a focal piece or on the inside of your card if you prefer...

#060 Skeleton

#061 Broom Parking

#066 Witch Is In

#064  Batty Licious

#062 Batty Over

#065  Batty-tude

#067 JuJu Vibes

#063 Shake Boo-ties!

#068 Falloween

Aren't they all just wonderful?!  Think of all the amazing Hallowe'en cards, tags, decorations and other items you could make using one or more of these fabulous images!  Why not head to the store and purchase a couple for yourself and then be sure to send us a link to your project once posted.  We love seeing what people are up to with Scribbles Designs images!

Clicking on any of the images should bring you to their location in the Scribbles Designs store. 

So many digitals, so many possibilities!

Psst...interested in a couple of Hallowe'en freebies?  If you haven't picked them up already you can still get two great Hallowe'en images for free.  There is Batty (F 06) which you can find HERE and there is also JuJubes (F 07) which you can find HERE.  Of course there are a lot more freebies available in the store as well.  Don't forget that each Friday, my fellow teammie Sam hosts her own special post where she shares a free image with you all.  You can check out the latest Freebie Friday by clicking HERE.  And, as always, there is another freebie up for grabs over in our current challenge which we'd love for you to enter, if you haven't already.  This month the theme is Fall Impressions and you have until 9:00 p.m. PST on November 14th to enter.  You can find out all the details you need for participating and for grabbing the special freebie, by clicking HERE.

There is lots going on over at the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog so if you are not yet a follower, now is the perfect time to become one. 

Well guys, that is it for this one.  I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Until next time!

Card Design: Adorable Fairies #1 from Nicecrane Designs

Hello everyone!

Remember all those thank you cards that I had to make for my sister and brother in laws for their generous gift of money that they gave to us for our 25th wedding anniversary?  Well, I am still working on it.  Here is another one that has already been added to the pot but I'm just getting around to the post now.  I've got another one from this image collection that I'll be showing next week as well.  

This time around I've used an adorable fairy from the aptly named Adorable Faires collage sheet from Nicecrane Designs.  The images in this set are beautiful and when I get a chance I'm going to make some journal cards with them as well since the images are okay to use for commercial use.

For now though they were perfect for this thank you card.  The images are so beautiful that I wanted to keep the layout really simple and keep the fairy the focus.   
  

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Adorable Faires CS:  For this first card I used the image you see on the top right.  These little fairies are just so precious and would be great on a variety of cards.  I cropped off the writing that appears on the bottom of the image to make it suitable for this card.  Click on the name or the watermark below to take you to its location in the store.

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• I added the text layer directly onto the image before printing.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• Created by me.

Digital Paper Products:

• The digital paper on the inside is one I created, matching the colour to compliment colours from the front of the card.

 
OVERALL
Paper Products: 

• Card base and matting behind sentiment: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Passion Fruit collection.
• Image and digital paper base: white photocopy paper.
• Sentiment bases:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

 Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- R is for Rectangle (my card base and image are both rectangle)
• http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Things with Wings
• http://reves2scrap.blogspot.fr/ -- Anything Goes with Colour twist (my card features several of the colours in the palette)

Before I go...
There are always so many wonderful images available at Nicecrane's Designs that I can't leave without sharing some of the others with you.  If you happen to be a fan of fairies there is also this lovely collection called About Fairies and Angels.  This set contains six lovely images perfect for card and ATC design.  Be sure to go and check them out while you are at the store (click on image below to head to its location).

Don't forget, to stay current on ALL the latest releases and to check out the fabulous inspiration from my fellow DT members, be sure to head over to the Nicecrane Designs blog.

Well, there is still lots to do this evening so I'll bid you all adieu for now!  I hope to be back to tomorrow showcasing some of the fabulous Hallowe'en images in the Scribbles Designs store so best wishes until that time!

Until next time,

Card Design: Scribbles Designs Challenge #22--Fall Impressions

It is time for the next challenge over at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.

This month for Challenge #22, the theme is Fall Impressions.  In most of North America, we are firmly entrenched in the middle of fall. What is so wonderful about this time of year, is that there are many different things going on. Not only do you have the bright colours associated with the change of the season but there is also Hallowe'en coming up; and, while Thanksgiving has just passed for those of us in Canada, it has yet to hit in the US. This gives you lots of ideas to choose from. However, this month we have another double challenge for you. Not only do we want to see a fall themed creation, BUT we also want to see some embossing on your project. Now if you don't have any equipment to emboss, it is okay to use pre-embossed papers. As long as there is embossing of some nature on your project, and of course it is fit into the fall theme, it will qualify for this challenge. So how about you impress us with your creations!

In order to participate in our challenges you DO NOT NEED TO USE A SCRIBBLES DESIGNS IMAGE on your project but you must follow the monthly theme and the other rules that have been established for our particular challenge blog.  You can find them, along with the prize information, listed in the right hand sidebar of the challenge blog.  This challenge will end at 9pm PST on November 14th.
 
You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images HERE and there is a free image over on the challenge blog as well to help get you started.  Also, be sure to check out the special Freebie Friday posts as it is another great way to build your Scribbles Designs collection.
 
To help inspire you, I've created a Hallowe'en card using five of Sandy's fabulous images.  If I include the sentiment and my frame, that makes it seven digital images on one card.  I do believe that is a new record.  Here are my card and details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything important...

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Brooooom, Ghostly, and Halloween Subway Art:  While the subway art is from last year, Brooooom and Ghostly are new images recently added to the store.  I just love this new collection of mini characters.  Clicking on the watermarks below will take you to their location within the store.  
• The subway art was framed before printing and then fussy cut.  The other two images were coloured using Copic markers and then also fussy cut.  I used pop dots to prop them up a bit on the card although you can't tell from the picture.

Digital Embellishments: 

• The frame is from my recent Hallowe'en themed kit called Trick or Treat. 

Embossing Folder:

• The card base was embossed using the one of the folders from the Cricut, Paper Lace II set.  

INSIDE

Digital Image Details:

• Bownes, and Drac:  These two images are also recent additions to the store.  Once again, clicking on the watermarks below will take you to their location within the store.  
• Bownes and Drac were coloured using Copic markers and coloured pencils.

•  Here's a closer look at the two cuties.  I apologize that the image is a bit blurry...

Digital Sentiment: 

• Another awesome sentiment created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

OVERALL

Paper Products: 

• Image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
• Card base: Crafts Brand Cardstock, pastel purple, purchased at Dollarama.
• Dark purple paper used for matting is Michael's open stock scrapbook paper. 

 Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes 
• http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Hallowe'en
• http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.ca/ -- Hallowe'en
• http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes Using Digital Elements (the images, the subway art and the sentiment are all digital, along with the frame that was used)
• http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Hallowe'en Cards
• http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.ca/ -- Hallowe'en
• http://www.lisasomerville.com/ -- Bloggers Challenge Halloween Challenge
• http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Hallowe'en
• http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.ca/ -- Hallowe'en OR use lots of Orange (as you can see I've gone strictly with Hallowe'en for this entry)
• http://thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Hallowe'en

So put on those thinking caps and design a project that fits our theme. If you need some images to help you out you can check out all wonderful ones that are in the Scribbles store. You have an entire month to enter at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog, so I hope to see you there. If you have some time I invite you to go and check out the wonderful inspiration offered up from my colleagues on the DT. We always look forward to seeing what you come up with for each month's theme!   

Until next time,

Happy Thanksgiving Canada!

First up, I want to say a big thank you for all your well wishes during this past couple weeks.  It has been rather difficult but I am definitely on the mend.

The specific reason for my post today is that I wanted to pop in and wish all of my fellow Canadians a very happy Thanksgiving!  I hope that you've all had a wonderful weekend surrounded by family and friends.  I created a free paper in celebration of this great holiday.

I was hoping to get this ready so it would be available earlier in the day but unfortunately, while the laptop is finally back it is not acting properly and I still wasn't finished at midnight; so, I had to finish it up this afternoon.  

This paper is approximately 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. To grab it, click HERE or on the preview above to be taken to a download location. In the zip folder you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders. 

Wishing everyone out there a fabulous Monday (or Tuesday if you are on the other side of the world) and a great week ahead.  

Until next time,

Digital Design: Hallowe'en Challenge Over at the Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog

Okay, so the last thing I have time for is to create an extra project right now, especially given the back log that my gum infection and my recent fall have created.  Apparently I'm one for some extra punishment because I did just that.

Right now over at the Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog they have a Hallowe'en themed challenge where the prize is five free digis from Ike's Art.  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to continue for the new term on Ike's team and I have sorely been missing me some Ike's Art digis. I am definitely an uber fan of Ike's work.  So, I just couldn't give up the opportunity to win a chance at such a great prize and support the Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog at the same time.  

So here is a digital layout that I created in order to enter...

Digital Image Details:

• Batty Over:  Scribbles Designs' Batty Over You Image was the perfect sentiment and image combined for this particular creation.  Clicking on the watermark below will take you to its location within the store. I paper pieced 'batty' with a digital paper (see info below) and then coloured the bat in digitally.

Digital Paper and Embellishments Details:

• The papers, frame, flower and leaf are all from my latest kit that you currently have a chance to win over at the 613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  You can check out all the previews for the kit and pick up a washi tape freebie by clicking HERE. 

Challenges I am entering...

•  Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog

Others I am hoping to get it into... 

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes 
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/-- Anything Goes
• http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.ca/p/new-challenge.html-- Anything Goes

Well folks, that is it for this one.  Now it is time for me to move on to the things that I am desperately supposed to be taking care of.  Have a wonderful weekend and for all my fellow Canadians, Happy Thanksgiving!

Until next time,

Promotional Post: October New Releases Over at Fresh Brewed Designs

In case you missed it, Monday, October 6th, saw the release of a whole new line of images. If you haven't seen them all yet, let me introduce you to them...

Sir John A. McDonald Public School recently had a Dress Up Pageant for their 2nd grade students.  Many of the children participated and there were 12 in particular who went all out with their costumes.

Lily started off the pageant with her home spun cotton candy outfit.  Her mom did such a great job creating it.  Doesn't she look so sweet?!
 

Bradley was next up on stage sporting his dinosaur costume.  He is quite a fan of all things dinosaur related.  He is planning on having a rip roaring good time today.

Joy buzzed up onto the stage next with her cute little Bumblebee outfit.  She flitted here and flitted there ensuring everyone got a good look at her costume.  It really is the bee's knees isn't it?!  Although, the judges better watch out if she isn't on their best dressed list.  Joy packs quite a punch with that stinger!

TR went up next.  He decided to dress up as an alien as he just loves all things science fiction.  In fact, it is his favourite genre.  His costume looks out of this world, right?!

Jenna and Joshua are next door neighbours and have been playing together since they were both in the crib.  Their parents thought it would be cute to dress them up as a little bride and groom.  They traipsed up on stage hand in hand while the wedding march played in the background.
 

Bruce plans on being a doctor when he grows up so he figured he would get some practice in today, not only looking the part but practicing the art as well.  He has been busy all day dispensing out apples to help prevent his friends from having to go and see any other doctor.

 

Yvette is very active in general and has the tendency of popping up all over the place.  So, it was only fitting that she dress up like a container of popcorn.  It is a bit cheesy but that is only because she sprinkled on some fake orange flavouring at the last minute to give herself a bit more colour.

Jeremiah is always being told to settle down in class and stop clowning around.  Therefore he thought it would be fitting to show up for today's pageant looking the part. Although I would advise staying away from that flower on his chest if you plan on staying dry.

Hannah just loves fairy tales and always pictures herself as the princess when her dad reads to her each night before bed.  Spending today dressed up as an ice princess is a dream come true.  She had fun waving to her subjects as she walked across the stage.

Brian's dad is a fireman and Brian tries to emulate his father in everything that he does.  Thus, he decided to dress up just like him for today's pageant.  Later on tonight he'll be taking a picture with his dad in uniform when he comes off shift.  He can't wait!

Lindsey is the tiniest girl in the class and she decided that she wanted her costume to stand out; so, she decided to dress up as a strawberry.  Of course in hindsight, that may not have been the best idea.  Her costume turned out so realistic that people have been trying to take a bite out of her all day.

Finally that leave James.  If you haven't guessed yet, this young lad's favourite season is winter.  Dressing up as a snowman is his tribute to his favourite winter pastime and of course to his favourite fictional character, Frosty.

So, there you have it.  Twelve adorable children all dressed up in a wide array of costumes.  As each of the outfits was so different and unique, it was only fair that they were all deemed winners that day, each receiving a special badge. 

Why not share one of these sweet images on a card for a special child in your own life?  Whether for Hallowe'en or paired up with one of the fabulous new sentiments that Heather has come out with, any child in your life would be lucky to receive a special card from you featuring one of FBD's latest images. 

Be sure to go and check all of the new costumed cuties available in the Fresh Brewed Designs store.  You can find them all in the Dress Up Kids section.  Clicking HERE will take you to that area of the store.  To locate any of the new sentiments click on the watermark above or HERE.
 

At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!

Have a great weekend everyone.  Until next time,