Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Halloween Prep – Day 2


A spider's web on a card is a great way to add a graphic nature to your design. Case in point, see these two Halloween cards. Anthonette Chavez created this rounded edged masterpiece with spider's web and finished it off with Skellanimals sentiment "I've got time to waste" and spider. I respect the time it took her to cut out and color in the stamps – it shows care in her work (always true of Anthonette's work). The Skellanimals collections are fantastic for Halloween. Note the tagline "Dead animals need love, too." Check them all out here (http://www.psaessentials.com/skelanimals.htm) and let us know what you think. All week long, your comments enter you to win a Haunted Shack Peel & Stick stamp set. (Limit 1 comment per day please.)





 
Our contributor Monika Wright designed this card "Happy Halloween" from our UBU Happy Halloween Peel & Stick collection (http://www.psaessentials.com/ubu.htm). These adorable UBU characters add much character to your designs. She's used black and white twine from The Twinery to create a spider's web of sorts. I like that Monika is not afraid of white space. All too often, designers feel the need to address all areas of the space. Sometimes – it adds a lot to your design.





 
Monika also created this fun and easy pencil holder using UBU Happy Halloween stamps, black and white twine from The Twinery, and a fun pencil. This is a great classroom project, easy to make with your kids, or a favor at a kids party.




 
I look forward to your comments and hope we've inspired some ideas for the upcoming Halloween…. Still 12 weeks away so there's plenty of time.  
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41 comments:

  1. Sandra HAugust 30, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    These are truly amazing:) Sandra H

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  2. TanyaAugust 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Such fun projects, I really like the pencil topper. :D

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  3. VanessaBAugust 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    so fun. love them! :)

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  4. Renee VAugust 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Cute projects, I agree about the white space, just have a hard time remembering that when I make cards!

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  5. Annette AllenAugust 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    aww I love it all... so so cute..

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  6. Kathy McAugust 30, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Oh, how fun are all these creations! The twine web is so very clever and just adorable in the glassine bag. The pencil with topper makes for a neat party favor or treat. So. very. cute!

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  7. JingleAugust 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    These are great! I so love the Skelanimals stamps!!!!

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  8. SharAugust 30, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I just got a whole bunch of pencils on Sale thank you for sharing this Cute Idea, I have to do that project!!
    Thank you Again
    Aloha,
    shar

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  9. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Ohhh looove the pencil one. I am a Halloweenie =P Totally love Halloween, unfortunatly I live where it isnt really celebrated =( But one day I am gonna head on over to the states and see it for myself =)

    Hugs from Lilli =)
    l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
    www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com

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  10. Pretty Patti's PapersAugust 30, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Cute treat ideas for halloween. Love the twinery web!

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  11. sharon gAugust 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    the twine web is TOOO cute! sharon dot gullikson at gmail dot com

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  12. LauraAugust 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Those peel and stick stamps are adorable!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    These projects are fantastic! Thank you for sharing. :)

    Lauren
    readysetlove@me.com
    www.readysetlove.me

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  14. mommakatx6August 30, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Great cards and pencil holder...love the web and the twine used for each. Thanks.

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  15. JamieAugust 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love projects, especially the pencil:)

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  16. CathyAugust 30, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    They are so adorable.
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  17. JewelsAugust 30, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Cute projects! I'm definitely already planning my Halloween projects! Jewels

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  18. jjjjhibdonAugust 30, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Cute ideas!!! What fun!

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  19. stefeniAugust 30, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I really love the card. It's so simple.

    Spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  20. JennyAugust 30, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    What cute cards....love them :)

    Jenny
    jennykingham at att dot net

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  21. melissa t.August 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    This is why I follow this blog. I LOVE the ideas that we are given on here! It helps to get my creative juices flowing! Thanks for the great inspirations!!
    melissaktilley@gmail.com

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  22. CarolAugust 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Cute Halloween projects!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. KayLa RuthAugust 30, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I love the dog and penguin Skellanimals. Wasn't a huge fan at first but this set won me over! Such cute projects!

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  24. Caroline D.August 30, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    All the projects are so fun! Hard to believe Halloween is right around the corner...

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  25. Tammy VAugust 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    The spider web and spider are so cute :)

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  26. Sherri B.August 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    LOVE the Pencil one! Plan on sharing it with everyone. Will go great with the bags from yesterday for the football team and cheer squads for the Spooky Season!

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  27. Amy WilliamsAugust 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Wow! Such fabulous and fun Halloween projects! Great inspiration!

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  28. KarenladdAugust 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Love these...especially the first card! The Skellanimals are awesome!!!

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  29. LindseyAugust 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Okay, these pieces of creativity make me want to start my Hallowe'en crafting NOW!

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  30. SHartlAugust 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    OMG! These Skellanimals stamps are are so weird, and yet so funny! The one with the Spoiled Rotten sentiment (with the penguins) just cracked me up!

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  31. RoxieAugust 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I love those wonderful projects! That twine is so wonderful and the skellanimals are so cute.

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  32. LeeAugust 31, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    such great projects! i love use of the twine!

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  33. quilt4fun2August 31, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    These are the perfect stamps...love them.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  34. littlenAugust 31, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    great projects. tfs these ideas.

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  35. JessicaAugust 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    great little projects.

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  36. AngieSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Cute projects and great ideas!

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  37. {VICKI}September 1, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    great projects today

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  38. jessicaSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Adorable projects! Halloween is so much fun!!
    TFS

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  39. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    FUN Halloween projects!!! Lovin' all of this festive inspiration!!

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  40. sweetlilscrapperSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    adorable!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  41. acornsales.comOctober 18, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    really amazing and nice creations. i love the art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :P

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