Halloween treats with googly ghouls …

I know Halloween was a little while ago now but I wanted to share these lovely projects made by my hubby!

This was his first attempt at stamping, and I think he made a pretty good job of it.

He started by stamping onto the labels, and once I showed him you could stamp onto the glassine bags too, there was no stopping him!

The kids loved the little sweet treat bags, and I think my hubby really enjoyed making them too.  Crafting was just the therapy he needed …

Creativity really is good for the soul.

And here’s a prettier use of the glassine bags from the kit…by my friend Michelle …

I love the embossing Michelle did on the bag too – so pretty.

And the designer series paper she used on the gift card is lush!

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Here’s what you need to make the Halloween projects – all supplies from Stampin’ Up!:

stamps: googly ghouls; ink: basic grey; accessories: ghoulish googlies designer kit, stampin’ dimensionals.

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Stampin’ Up! event swaps …

Today I’m sharing photos of the beautiful swaps I received from members of the Pink Ladies team at the recent Stampin’ Up! event in Reading.  Swapping is a great way to share ideas and also to sample the lovely goodies from the new catalogues…

I got this cute little tissue holder from my upline, Michelle Last …

Next is Nicole’s swap, using the perfectly preserved stamp set and matching die, so beautiful …

The little details Nicole added were stunning – love the glitter, and the tiny linen thread bow over the vellum … so cute!

Next is Sarah’s swap, using googly ghouls – love this little guy!

Peg’s swap – I can’t wait to get the new butterfly punch!

Catherine’s gift box swap, with a little bottle of Molton Brown shower gel inside …

Lynne’s swap using the new mitten punch …

And then I also received swaps from two ladies from other teams …

Marissa’s gift tag …

And I have no idea who made this ring as it had no name on it, but thank you for swapping with me, whoever you are!

I travelled to the event with Sarah - a fellow Pink Lady,

she made me this lovely thank you card and gift bow for the yummy box of mints she bought me …

I loved all the swaps I received.  I am so happy to be a part of the fabulous Pink Ladies team.

You can also see my swaps here.

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Halloween, or every little bit a bibbity, bobbity… BOO!

Boy did I have fun at cake class in week 5!  As Halloween was coming up, we made a pumpkin cake… or at least that was the plan!  I ran out of time (again) and didn’t manage to put the face on the pumpkin in class, so mine was more like a Cinderella, bibbity, boppity, boo cake! 

Every week, our teacher gives us a new recipe to try and this time had a go at making a chocolate cake.  I had a bit of an accident getting the first sponge out and it broke in two, so I had to mix up a second batch and bake again.  But at least I got to taste the broken chocolate cake and my oh my, it was scrummy!  Great recipe Tracy – thanks!  

Making the sponges into a pumpkin shape certainly had its challenges, but I had loads of fun trying, and such a laugh with my friend, Claire.  I don’t know what I’d do without Claire – she sure makes cake class fun! 

As I didn’t finish before the end of class, I had homework again.  Just a few more leaves around the bottom to stop the tendrils looking like worms and a black Jack-o-lantern face completed the cake.

 

The edible bright green glitter was my favourite bit… love it! 

My lovely neighbour, Gill, has two little boys, so I knew exactly where my cake was going!  According to the eldest, Louis, it’s the best cake he’s EVER tasted, although I think he might be a bit biased…   

And my cake inspired me to make a punch art card too … using pumpkin pie cardstock …what else? 

 

All supplies from Stampin Up.

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Happy Halloween …

I know … it’s a long way off, but I just couldn’t resist using the owl stamp from the punch bunch set, which was free during sale-a-bration. I was lucky enough to get hold of this stamp set and I love it! Congratulations to those of you who managed to get your sets too!

The great thing about being part of the Stampin’ Up family is you are encouraged to share ideas with each other. As soon as I saw the owl stamp in the punch bunch set, I wanted to case (copy and share everything) this Halloween card, originally made by Kathleen Innes. Here’s my version of it:

 

  

Stampin’ Up supplies used:

Cardstock: not quite navy, night of navy, whisper white; Ink: night of navy; Stamp sets: punch bunch (retired), polka dot (retired), in the stars (retired), bird on a branch (retired), occasional greetings; Punches: jewelry tag, ¾”and ½” circles, word window, modern label; Accessories: stamp-a-ma-jig, brayer, stampin’ dimensionals.

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