My Favorite Halloween Projects!

Hello and Happy Halloween!  I live on the East Coast on Long Island so I wanted to set up a post for you in case I am without electricity because of Hurricane Sandy.  I took this picture in Disneyworld in August.  On our last day there the Halloween decorations were starting to go up!

  These are some of my favorite Halloween Projects from last year.  I hope you enjoy!
 

 You can see these projects post here.

 

You can see this project here.



 

You can see these projects here.

 

 

You can see the post for these projects here.

 

Enjoy your halloween and eat lots of candy!

Love and Hugs,

Cathryn :)

 

 

 

 



Z is for Zebra and Zachary - Scrappy Monday with My Creative Time

Hello my friends!  Today is Scrappy Monday over at My Creative Time.  The challenge was to  make our layouts based on a letter! an "ABC" layout!  I used the letter Z.  My son's favorite animal is a Zebra and his name starts with Z too!

My layout is 8 x 8.  I used a picture from his birthday along with the Zebra card I made him.  I attached the card with repositional glue so it can still be removed if he decides he wants to take it off.  I also used some "Zebra" print paper and a "Z" charm I had in my stash.

 

 

Supplies:

Cherish This Moment and My Journaling Stamp Sets

My Creative Time

Create-a-Critter Cartridge and Gypsy

New Leaf, White and True Black Card Stock  -  Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper  -  Joanns

Black Diamond Stickles

Z Charm  -  Making Memories

Scallop Corner Chomper  -  Crop-a-Dile

Shabby Shutters Distress Ink

 

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please go see what the other ladies have made for Scrappy Monday!

 

Have a Wonderful Week!

Love and Hugs,

Cathryn :)

 

Witch Hat Tag and Washi Tape Tree Tag - Designer's Challenge at My Creative Time

Good Morning!  Today is a new Designer's Challenge at My Creative Time.  The challenge is from Ruthie this time.   Her challenge is to make a large decorative tag. The tag needs to measure 4" x 6" or larger in any shape you like.

I made two projects for today's post.  A Halloween and a Christmas Tag.

 



 

Supplies:

Treats For My Sweet  -  My Creative Time

Elegant Edges and Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge

Glitter Paper  -  Coordinations

Tricks and Treats Paper Pad  -  Pebbles

Dusty concord Distress Ink

Fragments  -  Tim Holtz

Hemp  -  Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

Pinking Shears

 

 

I used Washi Tape on a white piece of cardstock to make a diagonal pattern.  Then I cut the Christmas Tree out of the Red Cardstock and layered it over the Washi Tape.

 

Supplies:

From Our Family To Yours  and Fancy Frame die  -  My Creative Time

Holiday Tree -   Spellbinders Shapeabilities

Brick Embossing folder  -  Sizzix

Pure Poppy, New Leaf and True Black  Card Stock  -  Papertrey Ink

Iced Spruce Distress Ink

Silver Stickles

Washi Tape and Brad  -  Recollections

Black Gel Pen

 

 Visit My Creative Time and link up your Challenge Project!  Have a fabulous day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)
 

 

 

My Creative Time Halloween Blog Hop - Monster Tag and Bottle

Hello!  Welcome to My Creative Time's 2 Day Halloween Hop and

Spooky Sale!!!  You should have arrived here from Cassandra's Blog.  If not you can start at the beginning here!

 I used Emma's XL Label die and my Xyron machine to make a sticker for the bottle.  There are so many in the store this time of year I thought "Why not make my own"!

 

 List of Supplies:

 

Treats for My Sweet

 Tag dies

Scallop and Stitched Circle dies
and

 XL Label die
from

My Creative Time

Bump in the Night Cricut Cartridge 

Tricks and Treats Paper Pad  -  Pebbles

Burlap and Hemp  -  Liz's Paper Loft Boutique
The Uglies Stamp Set  -  Peachy Keen Stamps

Dusty Concord and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks

Tuxedo Black and London Fog Ink  -  Memento

Bottle  -  Quality Ale and Wine Supply

Xyron sticker maker
Pumpkin Embellishments  -  Recollections

 Cool Shadow copic Marker
Glossy Accents and Purple Stickles
 

***GIVEAWAY***

This wouldn't be a party without a FANTASTIC prize .... right? Random.org will pick ONE winner each day to win ALL OF THIS! All you have to do is leave your comments for a chance to win ALL of this! DON'T FORGET to leave us you contact information just in case YOU are one of the LUCKY winners! You have until Sunday at midnight to leave your comments! GOOD LUCK!:)

 

Thursday Blog hop Line up!

 

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/

Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Cindy L. ~ http://cindylee77.blogspot.com/

Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/
Kim H.~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/

 

Friday Blog hop Line up!

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

Liz ~ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Micia ~ http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/

Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/

Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Rosy ~ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/

Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/

Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/

**SALE INFO**

We are ALSO having a sale going on RIGHT NOW that will end on Sunday, Oct 21st @ midnight! Use the code SPOOKY & start shopping here!

Your next stop is Cheryl's Blog.  Enjoy the rest of the hop today and don't forget about the second half tomorrow!  Have a great day!

 

Love and Hugs,

Cathryn :)

 

 

Show Me Your Technique Tuesday - Using Napkins as Paper

Good Morning, welcome to Technique Tuesday Mini Blog Hop with My Creative Time.  You should have arrived here from Veronica's Blog.

 

Today for my technique I made some background paper and flowers with fast food and party napkins I had laying around. (I always have these napkins around from my numerous coffee runs, hehehe!)

 

I came across this idea when I needed to add a shim to the top of my cuttlebug plates to make sure a die cut all the way through some felt.  I put the napkin on top of the plates and cranked them through.  I noticed how the napkin had changed into a nice, smooth paper like consistency.  I tried stamping on it and cutting it with a die and it worked very nicely.  I got so excited because there have been so many beautiful napkins I would LOVE to use as paper.  I was thinking how much I could add to scrapbook layouts with napkins from my kids parties and special occasions!

 

In order to get the napkins smooth the cuttlebug plates must be loaded with some paper inside, then place the napkins on top.  It should be a tight fit or else the napkin will get jammed in the rollers!

 

I made some tags to go with coffee cup cozies I crocheted to give as gifts.  There are lots of free patterns available online.  I used Emma's Flower Petal dies to make the attached flowers.



I stamped this using Emma's Coffee Backgrounds stamp set.  Then cut it out with the Just Tags die.

 

The background is made with a natural colored napkin and the flowers with a white napkin.  I used Distress Ink to color the flower.

 

 I also made a tag and cozie in Halloween colors.  One flower in from a white napkin and the other is from a patterned party napkin.



 

Here are the wrapped up finished products!

List of Supplies:

Fast Food or Party Napkins

Cuttlebug A, B and C Plates

True Black Card Stock and Felt  -  Papertrey Ink

Spun Sugar and Spice Marmalade Distress Inks

Rosebud, Tangelo and Tuxedo Black Ink  -  Memento

Trendy Twine

Celebrate It Ribbon

Recollections Brads

 

I hope you liked my "mini" tutorial.  Your next stop is Cassandra's Blog.  Enjoy your day!

Love and Hugs,

Cathryn :)

 

 



Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Smashbook Layout - Scraping the Little Thinngs with My Creative Time

 ood Morning!  I hope you all had a nice weekend!  Today is Scrapping the Little Things over at My Creative Time.  This is the day that Emma and her design team showcase "Project Life", "Project Life "like" layouts as well as "Smashbooking".

 

I did some Smashbook pages with pics from our trip to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World.  My twins got the "Royal" treatment!  Isabel got her hair and make up done, while Zach got some cool hair gel and confetti!

 

If you noticed that Isabel's dress changed color (hehe) it's because at the Cinderella Castle Dinner,  a waiter accidentally spilled a drink on Isa's dress!  They were so sweet and gave her the blue one!

 

I used Smashbook page inserts to attach the two brochures.  There is adhesive inside the insert that you can stick your item on to attach it to the book.

 

 

I used several of Emma's dies and stamps on this page.

Just Tags, Scallop and Stitched Circle dies, Tiny Tag Greetings and Just Simply Live.

The stitched circle die worked SO perfectly cutting out pictures!  The Just Tags die I used to make the little "envelopes".

 

Other Supplies

Scallop and Cloud Corner Chomper  -  Crop-a-Dial

Dwell 6x6  paper pad  -  My Mind's Eye

Super Hero paper  -  Momenta

Mickey Head brads  -  Scrapbook Expo

Smashbook and Smashbook page inserts  -  K&Company

 

 

Please head on over to My Creative Time to see what Emma and the ladies have for you to see today!  I hope you have a great one!

Love and Hugs,

Cathryn :)