Happy Halloween from the Hackneys

It's Halloween time! It's been some time since I have last posted...my life has gotten very busy. Anyhow, I wanted to share with you the costumes that I created this year for my family for Halloween. I have always wanted to be Olive Oyl (I am tall) and have my husband be Popeye (he's shorter than me, plus he's bald)...what a perfect couple. My kids wanted to be Bluto and Mr. Wimpy, so I went with it. I created Mr. Wimpy with old work clothes I had and altered them in about 10 inches on the sides of the suit jacket, shirt, and pants. I made the tie out of felt and used an elastic for the neck. I got created and made a walking billboard inside out of a t-shirt and attached another part of a t-shirt and stitched the bottom of it so I can stuff it for his belly. I put a piece of elastic around the edging so my son was able to walk better without having to hold down his shirt. I got the gold pants and shirt at Goodwill for Bluto as well as the white scrub shirt for Popeye. I made a white flap and I had sewn on black ribbon around the edge too. The arms were tricky but I got it down. My clothes I had were too big, so I used fused tape with ribbon for my sleeves and the ribbon on the dress. I drew the scallops to onto white fabric and cut out and attached to the neck of my sweater. Oh, the shoes I am wearing are my husbands's. The only part I didnt care was I used gel to grease my hair back into a ponytail tightly. Added 6 more pony tails to make my hair stick out. I then covered my hair with a hair net and used black spray paint all over. YUCK! It worked! But it took forever to wash out. Our family loves to dress up for Halloween. What do you think?

IC181 My Buck Tooth Monster

We just came home from my son's baseball game and wanted to check for the challenge before I went to bed. I decided to do something really simple tonight because it is really like a sauna upstairs where I create. Then the computer wants to not cooperate either, grrrgh! Here is my story: The Inspiration Challenge was from a shop called Odd Forest and we were to create a card based on what inspired us in the store. I chose the Pins and Buttons shown here:
I really wanted to make a purse but maybe if I have time I will try something else. I started out by making the circles from white c/s for the base of the card using the cm circle cutting systems. I also used the cm oval cutting system for the mouth with black c/s. I used the mini square punch just above the oval shaped piece of white c/s to make the teeth. I used 2 different circle punches for the eyes. Adhered to lime green c/s. Adhered to white base card. I also made an accordian fold so the card can open and close. The accordian fold is held on with tacky tape. The inside of the card says "Happy Halloween, my little monster!" Thanks for dropping by.

Paper: lime green, white, black
Accessories: cm circle and oval cutting systems, circle punches, square punch, scor-pal, tacky tape

IC197 The Tranatula

Ahhh, I don't know about you, but I can't stand the look of spiders. When I picked up my boys from school earlier, they both looked at me and said "OMG, what is that?" I said, "What is what?"...they said LOOK! Look at the garage side panel...A HUGE SPIDER! I said, that's a Tarantula. OMG! I immediately said...that thing has to go. I thought my husband was playing a joke on me because sometimes he does things like that. Wrong! It was real, because it moved. Every time my older son tried to move it with the broom stick, we all screamed! It was too funny! Our neighbor ended up picking it up and taking it to the pasture behind his house. Ok, onto the Inspiration Challenge. We were to create a card from the CWDKids website. I chose this ...spider web t-shirt. Well, since I had the experience with dealing with a tarantula earlier in the day, I thought it would be an idea that I do this inspiration. I started out by using the cb spider web emboss folder onto black c/s. Then I took the MS fine glue tip and went over the embossed webs and sprinkled white glitter on it. I did this process for a good 10 minutes. I wanted it to be sparkling. That was time consuming. I created the tarantula to resemble the one that we had at our house, not the photo. It was an orange colored one with orange legs. YUCK! I used 2 size oval punches for the body and the scallop circle punch for the head. I ran the body and part of the head through the cb bubbles folder as well. I made 8 legs with the corner punch and used a smaller corner punch for the orange. I added googlie eyes, small hole punches for the eyes and nose. I even gave the legs a little bit of distressed look to make it look hairy. I used the small cb spider die cut and hand written the sentiment with the white signa pen. I went back over it using the pumpkin pie Mark It Markers. The sentiment, tarantula, and the small spider are held on with pop dots. I had fun creating this card using glitter as my focal point. Thanks for the cute inspiration Stef. Have a wonderful Sat and thanks for dropping by. What do you think? Can you see the white glitter on the web? It dawned on me this morning, that I could of used dp glitter paper instead of going through the hassle of making my own. I like my way better.

Paper: black bazzill, pumpkin pie, white
Ink: black
Accessories: cb emboss spider web folder, cb bubbles emboss folder, cb mini die cut spider, scallop circle punch, oval punches, hole punch, mini circle punch, 2 sizes of corner punches, ms glitter with glue, white signa pen, pumpkin pie Bic Mark It marker, orange color

CC235 SC193 Scary Movies

I've been up for a few hours this morning due to my allergies. So I decided to make a couple of cards. I hardly ever have time to create a card using the color challenges and today was perfect. We were to use "old olive, basic black, and eggplant. Or something similiar. This is an old sketch but I decided to use it again. I got the inspiration from sleepinseattle's gallery which is
this but I changed a few things. I started out by designing the film strip. I stamped the images onto white c/s using black ink. I colored the images with Prismacolor pencils, blending stumps, and mineral spirits. I then attached the black strips. The film strip is glued onto green c/s. I used the ribbon punch for the film strips. I added square brads to the corners. I used dp from Imaginisce for the background. I used the CB mini zig zag folders on the green panels and attached them to black c/s. I also added bat ribbon that I got from Michaels and tied the tag on that reads $1. I added the $1 symbol using the white gel pen. The "1" is a sticker I had in my scrapbooking letters bin, so I put it on the faux tag. I wanted something to read "movies" towards the top of the card, so I went to my husbands tool box, found the label maker, and made the sentiment. The film strip is held on with pop dot squares. I used SU Pastels chalk for the background behind the stamped images and added googlie eyes to the ghost. I also added some MS bats to finish. This was really a fun card to create. Thanks again for the challenge! Does this meet the color requirements? Have a great day!

Stamps: studio g
Paper: Imaginisce, black brazzill, green galore
Ink: versafine black
Accessories: CB zig zag folder, ribbon punch, prismacolor pencils, blending stumps, odorless mineral spirits, mini faux tag, cropodile, pop dot squares, SU Pastels chalk, label maker, tacky tape, bat ribbon from Michaels, sticker, white gel pen, black uniball pen, glue

LSC238 Spooky Tree

Whew! I've been very busy the last few days working at son's school and finishing up making baby quilts. I have missed playing the challenges, sspecially the one for today for the numbers. I should of made some birthday cards for my twin sister and my husband tonight. Today's Limited Supply challenge was to create a card using Halloween spooky colors. I've also wanted to try stamping with these flourish stamps. Just never knew how to use them. I thought I would give it a try here. I bought these clear stamps from Walmart by Autumn Leaves. I stamped one image 4 times in different directions with black ink onto only orange c/s. I sponged around the edges with ink. I used the cb swirls on orange c/s and mounted it to a piece black c/s. I added a piece of white c/s and used my cb swiss dots folder. I found this tree stamp in my misc. bin and thought it would be great for a wicked tree. I stamped it using black ink, used my 2-way glue, black emboss powder, and heat set. Sponged around the edges and mounted. I used my scalloped circles for the house and added white dots using the galaxy pen around the circle. All the layering are held on with pop dots. I also added bats using my cb boo set. This was a fun challenge too! TFL! Have a wonderful day and thanks for the early post!

Stamps: Autumn Leaves Swirls, Studio G, misc tree
Paper: bazzill black, only orange, white
Ink: black stazon
Accessories: cb swirl and cb swiss dots folder, cb bats, black emboss powder, heat gun, 2-way glue, sponge, white glaxay pen, scallop circles

What Is Your Fortune?

WOW! My husband and the kids had their time together today setting up for Halloween and I had all day to stamp. Actually this card took me all day in between laundry. I wanted to make a globe of some sort with a witch like the crystal ball effect. But I think this will do. I started out by using the cb script folder on the base card. It took me awhile just to figure out the CM circle cutters. I was about to get dizzy cutting the wrong sizes. At least my family was outside the whole day and couldn't hear me scream. I used the Creative Memories cutting system for the circle on the eggplant color c/s. Then it was 2nd and 3rd sizes of the silver c/s. The 3rd size is cut out of white c/s and sponged with saran wrap with silver ink. I stamped the witch from Studio G (2007), used clear embossing powder, heat gun, and cut it out. I also stamped the spider right above the witch off to the side with black ink and embossed it as well. This is almost like doing the gel card on SCS. In between layers is a clear piece of plastic that I used from the tacky tape container and secured it to the card. I used some spray adhesive on the clear circle and added some glitter to give it the sparkle effect. I also made a silver ring for the outer edge of the card too. It is held on with tacky tape. The bottom of the globe gave me heck. I hope this is ok the way it is. I used my big yellow window punch (ohh, me and that punch just don't get along, especially when the c/s is too thick. I cut 3 pieces out and used part of a circle punch to make it swoop for the first piece. Then I used my spider web cuttlebug folder on all the pieces and attached it with ribbon. The spiders that are hanging from the sentiments are rub ons from K&C Company. I really hope this looks like a crystal ball or globe. BTW! What is your fortune? Have a spooktacular night!

Stamps-Studio G, HM Halloween Sentiments
Cardstock-eggplant mulberry dp, silver metallic, white (GP), black
Ink-versafine onyx black
Supplies-prismacolor pencils, black sharpie, clear emboss powder, heat tool, glitter, CM circle cutting system, ribbon, plastic, window punch, CB script and spider web folders, tacky tape, rub ons, heritage corner punch, pop dots, saran wrap

SC142 It's Frankie!

I hope you are not tired of seeing my Halloween cards. When the holidays are here, I usually work on a batch of all different kinds for the particular season. I have a few more to do, then it'll be time for my Fall cards. This stamp has been sitting in my $1 bin since last year so I decided to play with it. I stamped the image with black ink onto whisper white cardstock. I then used Prismacolor pencils, blending stumps, and the Odorless Mineral Spirits. I went back over it using the 2-way glue, clear embossing powder, and the heat tool. I usually use this technique for smaller things, but for bigger images I'll use the embossing pad. I just love the look of the 2-way glue and how it appears when its embossed. I hope you like it too. Try it!
I also used the CB traffic jam folder on the dp. I added dew drops and a button to finish. I wanted a different look on the corners on the base card, so I used the heritage corner punch. Lots of ideas still coming, I hope to see you next time. All these cards that I am making are for my wonderful pen pals on SCS. Thanks for being my friends ladies! Have a nice night!

Stamps-Studio G
Cardstock-black brazzill, Doodlebug dp, The Paper Studio, SU green galore,
SU whisper white
Ink-versafine onyx black
Supplies-CB traffic jam & swiss dots folder, dew drops, corner punch, heritage corner punch, prismacolor pencils, blending stumps, odorless mineral spirits, 2-way glue, clear emboss powder, heat tool, button, ribbon, silver metallic pen

A Simple Halloween

Oh, was this ever a simple card to make. All I did was use a Studio G stamp onto orange cardstock. I used the scallop square punched it out twice with black cardstock too. I turned it just a little to get the evenly spaced black corners and added orange stickles. I added the bat ribbon along the edges of the seam too. The little bats are rub ons. I never thought I would like these, but they are addicting too. The background dp is from Making Memories. I found it at a store called Tuesday Morning here in town. I grabbed all the Halloween mat stacks that they had because it was only $2, what a deal! That's all there was to this card. Easy Peesy! Thanks for dropping by!

Stamps-Studio G
Cardstock-Making Memories dp, SU only orange, black brazzill
Ink-Versafine onyx black
Supplies-bat ribbon from Michaels, rub ons, scallop square punch, pop dots, stickles

SC137 EEK! A Spider

I've been seeing tons of spiders at SCS out of mint patties. So I decided to make one also but on a card. I started out by using the cb spider web folder on the background for the spider and also on the strips for the side. I used the small scallop punch and handmade the legs using the corner punch. What a pain, but I got it done. I need another corner punch. I added a MS web punch to the one corner. I also used mini circle punches for the eyes. But I wanted a different look, so I added googlie eyes. I just love these. The sentiment is from MS Halloween sayings which is now on the clearance rack at Michaels for $4.99. In fact, lots of her stuff is. Amazing! Better go get some before they are all out. I like the glitter in the background dp from The Paper Company. I just love making Halloween cards like I had mentioned before. So many ideas that you can do. More to come. Hope you drop by again. Have a spooky night!

Stamps-MS Halloween sayings
Cardstock-black brazzill, eggplant mulberry dp, only orange, garden green, The Paper Company dp
Ink-versafine onyx black
Supplies-scallop circle punch by The Paper Studio, corner punch, MS Web punch, CB web folder, ribbon, brads, mini circle punches

Black Widow

I'm on a roll with my Halloween cards. I'm really making all of them different for each one of my pen pals. I know some of the ladies think I'm nutty to make each one different. But it works out great for me, as that I like making these. My ideas keep coming, so I keep creating. Anyways, I received this CB Spider Web folder in the mail the other day from www.creativexpress.com and I couldn't wait to use it. What great service they have! I wanted to make this card a little different than just having a stamped spider on there. So I came up with this idea of using a faux ribbon tag. The spider is actually a Cuttlebug die cut. I don't have any spider stamps this little. I embossed the spider webs in the corners, the spider, and added the rhinestones. I really enjoyed making this card. I hope you enjoy looking. Have a wonderful night!

Stamps-Studio G (sentiment only)
Cardstock-Brazzill Black, SU Whisper White, vellum
Ink-white pigment
Supplies-CB Spider Web folder, CB Spider die cut, scallop punch, CM circle cutter, rhinestones, ribbon, white gel pen, 2-way glue, clear emboss powder, heat tool, tacky tape, faux ribbon tag

Did You Say "Mummy"?

Ok! So I am addicted to making Halloween cards. Have you noticed? Here is another one. I've been seeing several mummy cards over at SCS and thought I would give it a try using the dryer sheet technique. My husband doesn't think it looks like a mummy, but what does he know! What do you think? Anything else I should add? Before I started, I thought to myself...hmmm, I better get some kind of gloves if I'm going to work with spray adhesive. This stuff can be very sticky and messy. Anyways, I cut strips of one dryer sheet and sponged the edges of them. I cut a piece of watercolor paper to the size of the base card. I then used the spray adhesive so I can add the strips. I let it dry for a good 10 minutes before I put it all together. I also sponged the edges of the base card. I used my Creative Memories circle punches for the eyes. This was super easy to make. BTW, who's your MUMMY?

Ink-Distress Tea Dye
Cardstock-watercolor paper 120lb
Supplies-dryer sheet (Bounce), CM circle punches, sponge, latex gloves, spray adhesive

My View Master Card

And boy was this ever a difficult one to make. My goodness. I think I must of made like 4 different inner circles just to get it right with the center fastener. It just wasn't working out for me. Maybe, I was just tired. Hey, I didn't give up though. The card is 1/16 inch shorter than normal because of the notch that didn't want to line up but it looks ok. I had trouble using the decorative scissors also. I just never seem to get those to cut just right. I used the Studio G mini $1 stamps that I had from last year and a couple from the SU Sweeter Tweeters set. It would be so cool for you to see the images move from one place to another, but I think you get the general idea. Remember when you were a child. Did you have these things? I used my CB Bats and added pop dots to them to attach to the front of the card. The tricky part about this card front is the tape on the inside. If you get it to close to the white circle paper, it will not turn. This is actually cute in person and hope whoever receives it enjoys it too. TFL! Have a wonderful night!

Stamps-SU Sweeters Tweeters, Studio G
Cardstock-Brazzill Black, DCWV DP, Whisper White
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black, Yoyo Yellow
Supplies-decorative scissors, CB Bats, fastener, Mark It Markers by Bic, ribbon,
CM Circle Cutter, pop dots, sponge, tacky tape, gold gel pen

Wicked Witch

Everytime I see or want to play with this witch and her shoes. I'm always trying to get more of it than just stamping the image onto some cardstock. I really had fun coming up with the ideas that came along with her. This works great for both challenges too at SCS. I stamped the 2 images onto white c/s and colored them using the Mark It colored markers (from Target). I used black embossing powder on everything that is black on her. I used clear embossing powder for the hair, stockings, moon, and the buckles. I cut out each piece. I hand drew the dress and punched 2 small holes in the sides for the ribbon as her hands. Then I used a circle punch on felt to get the cauldron. (close up picture) The ribbon in the pot is just scrap pieces. So, don't be throwing those scraps away. You may need them when you at least expect it. One thing about this card, is that...it's time consuming. Be patient!
Have a wicked night!

Stamps-SU Halloween Backgrounds, Studio G
Cardstock-Black, Eggplant Mulberry, Lime,
Yo Yo Yellow
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-ribbon, CB swiss dots, scissors, black and clear embossing powders, heat tool, star brads, dew dots, CB scallop squares, sponge, corner punch

SC122 House Mouse Tweets

I know what you are probably thinking. Another mice card. I had this stamp just sitting there looking at me saying, "aren't you going to ink us"! You know when I bought this stamp, I said to myself...wow! That would be alot of coloring. Yes it is as a matter of fact. I almost gave up on it. But once I started I couldn't give up. I'm not a quitter. I've also wanted to try the technique using Pearl Ex. I didn't know that this stuff can get messy. You should of seen the mess on my stamping space. Next time, I have to be more careful I guess. It took me 3 different shades of greens from my Prismacolor pencils to get the house the way I wanted to look. And a little touch of a black pencil as well. I also played with some chalk too. The mice have a little bit of Diamond Glaze on them for their costumes. The leaves are are colored with the colored pencils as well. I went back over them with school glue, Bronze Pearl Ex, and the heat gun. This was a very time consuming card to do, but I'm glad that I did finish it. You would think that I would be getting tired of making these House Mouse cards but I am not. They are really fun to color and the images are just as cute as can be. Only in the stamp of course! Thanks for dropping by!

Stamps-House Mouse Tweet Treats by Stampabilities, Printworks Clear stamps (Thanksgiving Blessing), Studio G
Cardstock-rust, black, old olive, watercolor
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-Pearl Ex #664 Bronze, Prismacolor Pencils, blending stump, Odorless Mineral Spirits, scallop punch by Paper Studio, pop dots, glue dots, stipple brush, SU Pastels, heat gun, diamond glaze

SC149 House Mouse Pumpkin

So, I decided to make another mouse card. Isn't he cute? But only in the stamp. I hope you don't mind them. I started out using 2 pieces of dp from MM and ran them through the cb swiss dots folder. Attached! I took a piece of black c/s for the center and added another piece of the printed dp. I ran it through the cb script folder as well. I stamped the mouse with black ink onto vanilla c/s and used prismacolor pencils with mineral spirits. I used my piercing tool for the corners. I stamped 2 images from the Studio G stamps onto vanilla c/s and used the cb die squares to mount. They are mounted onto a black scallop square as well. All images are held on with pop dots for the dimensional look. The candy corn is also colored with primsacolor pencils and mineral spirits. I went over the mouse and the candy corn with 2-way glue and clear emboss powder. Heat set. I added brads to the corners to complete. This was really a fun challenge to do, thanks to Roxie at SCS. Have a mice day!

Stamps-House Mouse Lil Pumpkin by Stampabilities, Studio G
Cardstock-Very Vanilla, Brazzill Black, Only Orange, MM DP
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-CB Script & CB Swiss Dots folders, CB Scallop Squares, sponge, brads, prismacolor pencils, mineral spirits, blending stuff, clear emboss powder, 2-way glue, heat gun, copic marker, pop dots

SC131 Whimsical Pumpkin

Ok, this time I wanted to make some quick and simple cards for my friends, so this challenge worked great for me. I really enjoy doing these challenges at SCS because it helps me out. It usually takes me quite some time to come up with ideas if I don't have a quide line. Anyways, here is my story. I cut 2 pieces of MM DP for the layout. I added polka dotted ribbon to hide the seam. Thanks to my pen pal Laura for the ribbon. I stamped the pumpkin using black ink onto watercolor paper. I then colored it using prismacolor pencils, odorless mineral spirits, and a blending stump. This part was really quick! I added a small amount of green stickles to the leaf and wiped it off just a tab. Just enough to add shine. I used my corner punch and added black spots using a sharpie pen. I felt like it needed something else so I used the mini die cut tags from CB. I stamped October, sponged the edges with ink, and added an eyelet. Both images are attached using dimensionals. Have a great day!

Stamps-Stampabilities (Whimsical Pumpkin), Studio G clear stamps
Cardstock-black, only orange, MM DP, watercolor
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-CB mini die cut tags, prismacolor pencils, mineral spirits, blending stump, pop dots, eyelet, ribbon, black sharpie, corner punch, stickles, sponge

Googlie Eyed Spiders

I've been on a Halloween card making lately, so bare with me and my posts. This is just a simple card that I came up with for some of my friends. I started out by stamping some spiders from the Studio G stamps onto orange c/s with black ink. I then ran it through the cb swirl folder. I used clear embossing powder and heat dry on the spiders. I mounted some spider web dp on the top side. (I didn't think to add Flock to the webs until it was too late). I added a piece of black c/s for the middle and stamped the sentiment onto vanilla c/s. I used my ribbon hole punch to added the ribbon and tied bows. I used MS web punch for the corners. I also added googlie eyes to the spiders. TFL! Have a wonderful day.

Stamps-Studio G
Cardstock-basic black, light pumpkin, making memories dp, vanilla
Ink-Versafine black ink
Supplies-cb swirls folder, googlie eyes, MS web punch, ribbon & punch, 2-way glue, emboss powder, heat gun, sponge

SC123 Boo To You

I wanted to do something with ghosts and started to play around with this sketch at Splitcoaststampers. This is what I came up with. I started with old olive c/s, trimmed to fit, and used my CB square die cut for the openings in the window. I then used the CB traffic jam folder for the panels. I stamped the ghosts with white ink onto black c/s which was a larger square. I placed them the images in the windows and taped on the back. I added a roof top by cutting out a piece of black with the a tee-top and ran it through the traffic jam folder as well. I added a strip of black and scored down the middle. I cut strips for the awning. I also added a small piece of black c/s for the window frame and scored to attach. I added 2 small strips to the sides of the window. Once I had everything in place, I decided to add the googlie eyes to the ghosts for more character. I stamped 2 bats from Halloween Backgrounds onto purple c/s and sponged around the edges. I cut a strip of black c/s that would fit underneath the window pane and stamped the sentiment with white ink. I attached it with 2 ribbons and tacky tape. This was time consuming but I think it came out ok. What do you think? Have a Boo-ti-ful day!

Stamps-Halloween Backgrounds, Studio G
Cardstock-basic black, old olive, purple
Ink-Versafine black ink, white pigment ink
Supplies-cb square die cuts, cb traffic jam folder, scissors, sponge, goolie eyes, ribbon w/ribbon punch, glue dots, tacky tape, score tool

A Mice Halloween

You wouldn't believe the mice that have been hanging around at my house. They have been coming from the open field that we live by. We don't have anyone living behind us and plus they are getting ready to build some more new homes. I told my husband that this is as far as it goes for me living on any farm. I will miss feeding the birds but right now, it's not going to happen. I don't want to attract anymore mice. I am terrified of mice that I cleared everything of my cupboards that had boxes in them and replaced them with plastic containers. I have been staying out of my upstairs and not stamping for the last week because of the mice. We have set several traps and have been catching them too, but enough is enough. We would get up early in the morning about 4am and hear the mice in the attic. YUCK! Finally, I called the exterminator to come out and get rid of them. He set bait with poison so hopefully this will work. It's been 2 days and I haven't seen or heard mice yet. So, I thought these HM stamps would be perfect for my Halloween cards this year.
Have a Mice day!

Stamps-HM (clear stamps by Paper Studio), Stars and Swirls
Cardstock-black brazzil, light orange, whisper white, light yellow, DCWV dp
Ink-black stazon, light orange
Supplies-CM oval cutting system, CB
Halloween sentiment die cut, Sizzix die cut tags, prismacolor pencils, blending stumps, mineral spirits, mark it pen, white galaxy pen, clear emboss powder, heat gun, brads, tacky tape, pop dots, star punch, chalk, q-tips, 2-way glue
Dimensions-4 1/4 x 8 1/2 Scored at 2 1/8 from the end on both sides.