I'm not really a big fan of Halloween - it simply wasn't something anyone 'did' where I lived growing up, and not many people I know now really decorate their homes or send cards etc.
I do seem to have acquired a few Halloweeny stamps/dies/papers though (fancy that!) and I think they are quite fun, so I had a lovely time this morning putting this Karen Burniston Accordion Album together.
I used Karen's Frame & Label, Bracket die, for the inner panels (the orange shape, below), and for the outside frames.
On the first section, I used papers from Echo Park's 'The Apothecary Emporium' 6x6 pad, and Teresa Collins' 'Vintage Finds' 6x6 pad. The 'beware' stamp is from Purple Onion, and I heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. I used various stamps on the background, and added Tim Holtz die cuts - cobwebs (which arrived in the post this morning!) and bats.
I also used Tim Holtz black Distress Paint, and splodged it on, like ink (or blood!) splats. I added some glossy accents to parts of the splots, to keep them shiny. Lots of Distress Ink round the edges of everything.
For the second section, I used the Sizzix/Hero Art Chandelier set of stamps and dies, plus a little cobweb one I've had forever. I added Crackle Accents, and more black Distress Ink and Glossy Accents to various bits, and more large cobweb diecut.
Third section: I used Karen's Fancy Frame Bigz die, and used white embossing powder on a Tim Holtz sentiment stamp in the centre, then covered it partly with Crackle Accents. The swirls are from Tim's Festive greenery die, and I used a couple if his cogs. More paint splots with Glossy Accents.
Last section: I cut the skull out in the Sizzix Base Tray (before sticking the sections together) and covered the back with an extra panel of paper, which I stuck the eyes/nose to. I also used the bird from the Mini Bird and Cage Movers and Shapers set, and added Crackle Accents to it. The crown is from Teresa Collins, and I glued the gems on.
I'm sure I'll find some vaguely-Halloween-keen friend to give it to!
I have put it in the 'Layers' Country View Crafts challenge, and Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog, 'Anything Goes' theme. I've also put it in Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - this week 'Embossed'.
I have put it in the 'Layers' Country View Crafts challenge, and Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog, 'Anything Goes' theme. I've also put it in Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - this week 'Embossed'.
(A little later...)
Yay! I was awarded a Top 3 spot at Penny's challenge,
and also chosen for the spotlight at Simon Says Stamp!
Oh wow Helen. Another gorgeous creation from you ! I love love love it !!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monique
Helencredible! OH MY! I love this!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!! Love this card. I love Halloween and everything you did.
ReplyDeleteOh my Helen, I love your gorgeous card (love Halloween too), I envy your lucky friend who will receive this beauty. Have just made an accordian card too, love these dies so much! Anne x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Haloween accordion, I love the black splodges and the added webs. Wonderful use of the dies. This would look fabulous centre stage on a Halloween table. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteHelen, this is wonderful! I love all the texture and dimension - and as usual, I adore your colour combo. Such a fabulous Accordion Album Card.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
Helen...OH MY GOODNESS! I am in love with this Halloween accordion card! Every little nook and spider webbed cranny of it! :) I love your designs on each panel and the colors ... the blacks and browns with little touches of orange here and there. Love all of the elements you've added to each panel. It's awesome! Thanks for sharing it with all of us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteFantastic......Love it......
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of paper, love that spider web in the corners.
ReplyDeleteFabulous project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Penny's Paper Crafty and I hope you'll join us again soon!
Hugz
Laurian
This is fabulous! Love the spooky details with the cobwebs in the corners and the screw tops! Thanks for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWow Helen! This is amazing! Each panel is so special with all those details. Love webs in the corners and all the splatters. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is genius!! For someone who does not normally decorate for Halloween, you definitely have a flare for it in this card. I love each panel. The room with the chair and chandelier and raven is so cool! And the crown on the skull and crossbones is really fun! Really amazing work ... congrats on the spotlight at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!! -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteHelen, I've come to see your card after the post of winners at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and I must say I can see why it was highlighted! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and intricate! Congrats on the Simon Says win. Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteYay Helen! I nominated your Halloween accordion card, too. I thought it was just simply amazing and needed to be showcased! Congrats on being selected to be in the designer spotlight. A well deserved honor! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and congratulations on your top 3 at SSS! Maddy x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Congrats on winning the top 3 at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteTruly lovely project! It would be a shame to give it away but it's something the recipient would be THRILLED to own! Thank you for joining in with the September Country View Crafts challenge - we really appreciate it!
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