Scary It! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Imke's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Scary It!" which just means that she wants to see those Halloween projects. So fitting because Halloween, or as I like to call it, Eat-So-Many-Mini-Chocolate-Bars-You've-Actually-Consumed-The-Equivalent-Of-Four-Regular-Sized-Chocolate-Bars-But-This-Way-You-Can-Trick-Yourself-Into-Not-Feeling-Guilty Day is tomorrow.

I went with something a little different this week....

I made origami jack-o-lanterns! They were a little tough to fold seeing as I used patterned paper, which is definitely not origami paper. But, it worked out because then the top folds were all sturdy enough to hang on the string - no gluing required!

Here's a couple more photos with the whole of my Halloween decor so you can get the full effect....

I made the SPOOKY banner back some time ago  (:

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Crafty Sentiments:  fancy folds
Shopping Our Stash:  Halloween
{PIN}sprational:  inspirational photo
Always Fun:  Halloween
Crafting Happiness:  Halloween
My Time to Craft:  Halloween
Alphabet Challenge:  P is for pumpkins
Crafty Gals:  Halloween colours

Don't Forget About Me @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Kate's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying "Don't Forget About Me" (just add "You" in between the "Don't" & "Forget" and cue Simple Minds and The Breakfast Club memories....) which means that she wants to see projects having to do with farewells. So think retirements, bon voyages, miss yous, good lucks etc. etc. etc. Lots of ideas out there for this one!

This is what I did....

This was a bit of a labour to put together....and it all started with deciding that I wasn't going to do my standard, go-to, do all the flippin' time, card design (see last week's LRW post if you want to see that layout).  Coz that's what you should always decide when you're making a card at 11:00pm, right?  Anyhoo, I won't bore you with the details of that fight (which left a mess of die cuts all over my desk), especially since (I think) it all worked out in the end.  Digi is from a new-to-me artist, Le Petite Market.  I love these images.  I got lucky and scored a few different sets when they were on sale....I see the sale is now over.  Still, the Folk Clipart Animals set this moose is from is only $4.09 cad and includes six different forest animals so it's a darn good bargain as is....that's only 68ø an animal!!

Sentiment is computer generated.....and has made it totally obviously that Kate and I definitely belong on the same DT.  (:

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Simon Says:  fall colours
2 Crafty Critters:  anything with a critter goes
A Bit More Time To Craft:  anything goes
Arty Divas:  anything goes
Crafty Sentiments:  anything goes
Cutie Pie:  anything cute goes
Dream Valley:  add a sentiment

Bring Your Teddy Bear To Work Day @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Brenda's turn to choose the challenge and she's (belatedly) celebrating "Bring Your Teddy Bear To Work Day" which mean she wants to see projects that either have bears on them or have to do with work/working. Isn't that awesomely fun? I sure think it is.

Ever have one of those situations where everything manages to fall exactly into place and you actually come up with a project that nails the challenge? So much so that you reward yourself with a bowl of ice cream for lunch because you were such a good DT Member this week? Welp, that was me for this challenge. [Although, in the interest of full disclosure I've also rewarded myself with a bowl of ice cream (or other various treats) for a myriad of "did good" reasons that may or may not include instances like: taking the dog for a walk even though it was (barely) drizzling, waiting until my coworker turned her back before rolling my eyes, remembering to take meat out of the freezer for supper etc.]

So, this is what I did.....

See that?!?!  It's a bear who is going to work!!  A bear.  Going to work.  Challenge defeated!

Apparently it's Loud Tie Tuesday at his firm too.

Digi is from Whimsie Doodles who are, sadly, out of business.  I had initially wondered about a sentiment....I wasn't sure what sort of occasion to have this card be for.  I decided to go with a pun because PUNS GO WITH EVERYTHING.  (Don't try to argue with me on that, I'll fight you.)

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Watercolour Wednesday:  masculine
2 Crafty Critters:  use a critter
Cutie Pie:  anything cute goes
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie:  inspirational photo - I was inspired by the colours.
As You Like It:  favourite stitching style - I love stitched dies.  So quick and easy, and never crooked!  (:
Allsorts:  spots & stripes
Colour Crazy:  anything with colouring goes
Fab 'n Funky:  feature a creature

Cut It Out @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to choose the challenge and I'm saying, "Cut It Out!". Do I really want you to stop doing something - naw - I want you to cut something out on your project. You know, like die cuts, die cutting machine cuts or even do some fussy cutting. That's not a toughie, right?

This is what I did....

As you can see I did both die cutting & fussy cutting.  I won a nice little package in the Season of Giving blog hope back in January and this stamp/die set was part of that.  Those little ornaments have die for them too but I didn't care for all the extra around them so I just trimmed it away.  I fussy cut the paper piecing too, obviously.  Lovely stamps, I must say, that sentiment embossed beautifully.  Make me want to buy more clear stamps....then I remember how much space they take up and hustle back to shopping for digis.  (:

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Also for:

Color Throwdown:  colour challenge
Always Fun: die cuts or punches
The Holly & the Ivy:  anything Christmas goes
Watercooler Wednesday:  all about occasions
Christmas at Sweet Stampin':  stars
Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday:  stamp it

Pumpkin Party! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Doni's turn to choose the challenge and she wants us to use a pumpkin! Yummy!

This is what I did.....

Okay, I'm cheating. This is most definitely a "throwback" post. I just didn't have the time to make anything so I thought I'd showcase a favourite past pumpkin project. This is actually currently hanging off my "seasonal" shelf in my kitchen along with other autumn decor. 'Sides, it was a pretty darn labour intensive make, I think it deserves a second showing off. (:

Why don't you give our challenge a go this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the fabulous projects the other Girlfriends have created. (I'm betting they'll have something fresh for you!)