I'm Passing My Purple Torch

Well I have been running hard and carrying my purple torch high for the last month, but alas (sniff, sniff) I must pass my torch to a new runner.

I am very excited to let you know that I am handing off my purple torch to Jessica of Chick-N-Scrap! She is super creative and I have enjoyed perusing her blog for some time now. Although I am sad to see my leg of the race come to an end, I couldn't be happier to put the purple torch in Jessica's hands!!!
I can't wait to see what Jessica will do with all the fun digital elements over at Amber Ink

Please hop over to Amber Inklings and give Jessica, and all the new torch bearers, a very warm welcome!!

GO, Jessica, GO!!!!!!!!!

Amber Ink Recap

Today we are doing a recap of the projects we made this month for Amber Inklings. I can't believe that my month of carrying the torch is already up. It has been so fun playing with all the fun digital elements at Amber Ink. Please stop by tommorow to see who I am passing the torch to. You won't be disappointed!

Spooky and Boo Decor

This is my second post for today.

I had my carpets cleaned today, so I holed up in my craft room while the carpet cleaners went to work. Oh Darn!!!! I had fun making a couple of Halloween Home Decor items. I'd like to share them with you. I used some Rhonna Farrer digital elements to make both of them and added embellishemnts to kick them up a notch.

The first was made with a digital image from Spooky Junque Borders.

Supplies used: patterned paper - Foundations Bi Fold Solid paper by Authentique; digital image from Spooky Junque Borders by Rhonna Farrer; frame - Walmart; brads, metal charms, metal alphabet - Making Memories; Spiderweb cut at 2" from Chic & Scary Cricut cartridge<; rhinestomes - Kaiser Craft and Kandi Kane; twine and flowers - my stash.

The second was made with a digital image from Spooky Junque Brushes.

Supplies used: patterned paper - Foundations Bi Fold Solid and Lustrous by Authentique; Noteables from Glowing Collection by Authentique; Mini Paper Rosettes die cut by Tim Holtz for Sizzix; rhinestones - Kandi Kane; digital image from Spooky Junque Brushes by Rhonna Farrer.

Eek Layout

Today we have a new challenge and "twist" for you over at Twisted Sketches.
Please hop on over to their blog and check it out, along with all the DT's wonderful work.
We'd love to have you play along!!

Here is a pic of my eldest daughter on Halloween back in 1996. I am still working on both my girls albums. Thought it would be a great picture for this weeks take:

Supplies used: cardstock - black; patterned papers from Martha Stewart Designer Paper Pad; Decorative circle with skulls cut at 3" and 4 1/4" with Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge; Spider Webs cut at 3" with Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge; spider stickers - Stickopotimus; rhinestones - Kaiser Craft; chipboard alphabet = Little Yellow Bicycle.

Time For Thanks

It's rolled around to Tuesday again and another challenge over at Celebrate The Occasion.
This weeks the challenge is "Fall Theme".

I decided to make a paper pieced pumpkin card.

Supplies used: Cardstock - green, orange, burgundy, ivory; patterned paper - Forever Fall paper pad - Bo Bunny, Making Memories; piercing tool - In Stitchz by Bazzill; raffia - my stash; felt leaves - World Market; patchwork pumpkin template designed by Cindy Baird; embossing folders - Moroccan Screen by Cuttlebug, Regal Flourishes by Tim Holtz for Sizzix, Fall Set by Sizzix; ink - brown from Inkadinkado; stamp - Hero Arts

Hope you can come on by and share your Fall Theme project with us!!!!!!!

Lets Go Shopping...

I have a card to share with you that I made with another cool Amber Ink digital image!
I have had so much fun playing with their digital stamps.

Supplies used: cardstock - black, pink; patterned papers - Cameo Solitare from Keepsakes by SEI; border punches - Martha Stewart; Copi Markers; purse sticker - Unique Boutique Rob & Bob studio by Provo Craft; font - LD Simple Things; digital stamps - Nudie Cutie Pen Pals Red letter Envelope and Letter Writing Saying Nothing To Wear both by Amber Ink