Skull and Crossbones Guitar Pick Charm - Halloween Spooktacular Day 6

Better late then never (again)!  Day 6 of my Halloween Spooktacular!

I created a skull and crossbones guitar pick charm for a simple necklace.  I totally wear this as is.  But for a girl that likes a little more pizazz you could add a rose charm or some bling.  Just add a thicker chain and it's perfect for a guy!

 My apologies for my less then stellar picture, it's night time and that means no good lighting = no good pictures.  

The guitar pick charm is by Vintaj, as is the green patina that I used on it.  The skull and crossbones was stamped on in Staz-On Jet Black Ink.  The stamp is from the "Speed Shop" stamp set by Bombshell Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow!
- Kim

"That Black Cat That Crossed Your Path, Wishes You Safe Travels" Card - Halloween Spooktacular Day 5!

Welcome to my Halloween Spooktacular Day 5! 

I think today's post has the longest title in the history of my blog!  In honor of World Card Making Day I made a Halloween card for Day 5. 

The black cat stamp is from Studio G.  It's one of those little dollar stamp sets that AC Moore usually sells.  I've had this cat stamp for a while.  The 'Safe Travels' sentiment is from the 'Life Is A Journey' set by Simon Says Stamps.  The Candy Corn and Chevron washi tapes are both by Doodlebug.  The bling is by Queen and Co. 

What kind of card did you make for World Card Making Day?  Let me know in the comments below!

- Kim

linking up to:
Simon Says Stamp: Say It With Stamps
Make It Monday #160

It's World Card Making Day!!!

To celebrate World Card Making Day, I created two cards.   My Halloween Spooktacular Day 5 post will be up later today so please be sure to come back!

My first card is a Hello Card. This card was created with Bombshell Stamps "Cherry Bomb" stamp set and colored with Copic markers.  I also used a ProvoCraft embossing folder and some older cardstock pads I have (DCWV Retro Mod and DCWV Neutral Textured Cardstock). The bling is by Queen and Co.

My second card is a CAS style card, which I have been trying to improve my skills on lately.  I used Bombshell Stamps "Dead Necessities" (roses) and "Tattoo Font" Stamp Sets and copic markers.  There are 2 layers of roses, with the top layer adhered with pop dots.  Love was stamped with Tattoo Font straight onto the card and I added some small bling underneath the V.

Check out the Bombshell Stamps blog to see some more creations for World Card Making Day by the Bombshell design team!

Thanks for stopping by! See you later today!
- Kim

Embossed Cuff Bracelet with Skull Charm - Halloween Spooktacular! Day 4

Welcome to my Halloween Spooktacular Day 4! 

Today I'm playing along with Unity Stamp Company's "Friends with Flair Friday".   I created an embossed cuff bracelet with a skull charm.

The skull stamp is from Unity Stamp Company's "Bones About Halloween" Set (which is a vintage co-branded set with Samantha Walker).  I also stamped part of the flourish stamp around the edges.  These were stamped with Staz-On ink.  I wanted the charm to have a more rustic, old feel to it so I buffed and sanded it a lot after it was finished. I painted the amethyst Vintaj patina so you can see the brush strokes.

I had a piece of scrap leather laying around in my craft room, so I cut it into a rectangle and embossed it in my Cuttlebug with a swirls embossing folder (ProvoCraft).  I used the de-bossed side on the front of the cuff, but as you can tell them embossing is slowly fading.  It was a really deep emboss when I first made this, but has faded over time.  I attached the charm with eyelets and added eyelets on the back to lace up the bracelet corset style with a thin leather rope.

I really can't wait to wear this out tonight! But, this cuff bracelet is great for Halloween or as part of a costume.  As most of you know me by now, I will definitely be wearing this year round.

Thanks for stopping by today!  See you tomorrow!
- Kim

Halloween Spooktacular! Day 3

My post today is up late, but better late then never!  Sorry guys! I had some things I needed to take care of this morning.

I attempted to create a CAS style card.  I love the look of CAS cards but it's really a challenge for me to create them!

For this card, I used plain white cardstock, polka dot washi tape, and stamps by Sweet Stamp Shop.  I cut out some of the dots from the washi tape and taped them to the top right of the card and also added 4 little black pearls.

I am playing along with Sweet Stamp Shop's Use What You Have #18 Challenge. So here's a pic of some of my washi stash. 

No, I don't have a washi tape problem. (Ok, so I might...)

Also I'm excited to announce that my Ombre Fan Earrings won the UWYH#17 Challenge last week!  I really, really like the Sweet Stamp Shop's UWYH challenge.  It's a great way to start using things in your crafty room that otherwise might not have seen the light of day in a while!  You should head over to their blog and play along!

I am also linking this card up to:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Say It With Stamps
Simon Says Stamp Weds. Challenge - We're Going Dotty

Thanks for stopping by today! See ya tomorrow!
- Kim

Supplies:
-white cardstock
-Sweet Stamp Shop Stamps: Haunted House (skull&crossbones); Zombies (Happy Halloween)
-Washi Tape: Spooky Dots by Doodlebug
-Ink: Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black
-Pearls by Queen and Co.

Ms. October's Pin-Up Challenge - Halloween Spooktacular! Day 3

Hi All!  Welcome to my Halloween Spooktacular! Day 2.  Why a Halloween Spooktacular?  I love Halloween, I wanted to challenge myself to get more crafty and to actually post a project on my blog for 31 straight days, which is something I have never done.  That's right, I'm counting down the days until it's Halloween!

Sharon, Ms. October at Bombshell Stamps has issued her Pin-Up Challenge and it's to use the colors black, orange, lime green and purple in a Halloween creation.  If you would like to play along with this challenge, all you have to do is create a project in the theme and to use your Bombshell Stamps!  You can check out more info on the Bombshell Stamps Blog (click here for link).

I created a 3D Halloween Lantern for this challenge using the Muertos Doll Skeleton stamp from Bombshell Stamps. 

I stamped out the Muertos Doll skeleton and colored him with Spectrum Noir Markers.  Then I attached him together with glue instead of making him moveable with brads.  When standing straight this skeleton stands tall at 7 inches!  

This cool 3D lantern is from SVG Cuts "Spooky Soiree" SVG Kit.  The finished lantern is 8 inches tall.  The leaves are from SVG Cuts "Acorn Autumn" Kit, and the chain from the "Gothic Flourishes" Collection.

And here it is lit up with a battery operated tea light candle. I actually used 2, a small and medium sized one.

Check out the Bombshell Stamps blog to see what the rest of the Pin-Up's and DT gals created for this challenge! 

Thanks for stopping by!
- Kim

Supplies:
-Bombshell Stamps: Muertos Doll Stamp Set
-Silhouette Cameo
-SVG Cuts: Spooky Soiree SVG Kit (lantern), Acorn Autumn SVG Kit (leaves), Gothic Flourishes Collection (chain)
-Spectrum Noir markers
- Tsukineko Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black
- Cardstock: K & Company - Kelly Panacci Specialty Paper (old stack from my stash); Bazzill cardstock (black)
- Vellum: Grafix - Color Assortment Pack (purple)

Linking this up to:  
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes!
Make It Monday #160

Batty for You! Bracelet - Halloween Spooktacular! Day 1

It's the first day of October and there's 31 days until Halloween!  I can't wait!  Since it's my favorite holiday, I will be posting a project every day this month. From cards to 3D papercrafts to jewelry, every project will have a Halloween-ish theme.  Are you ready?!  
Day 1 - Batty for You! Bracelet

 The orange and clear acrylic beads are from my jewelry supply stash that I've had for a while. I created the bat charm with a Tim Holtz/Sizzix embossing folder, metal Vintaj circle blank and the Cuttlebug.  

See you tomorrow for Day 2!
Happy Craftin'!
- Kim