Halloween! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Chrissy's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Halloween!" which means she wants to see those projects all about that spookiest of days, October 31st.

This is what I did.....

I used a digi from The Cat's Pajamas, which sadly, is no longer in business.  ):

Why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

Also for:

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday:  anything goes

Fab 'n' Funky:  colours of autumn

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

Crafty Calendar:  Halloween

Love Those Pretty Papers:  Halloween colours

Craft Rocket:  Halloween

Shopping Our Stash:  Halloween

Unicorn Challenge:  Halloween

A Place to Start:  pump it up for pumpkins

Neglected Stuff:  anything goes with old stash - The patterned papers and the witch charm are all at least ten years old.

Two Old Bats Halloween:  anything goes Halloween

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie:  inspirational photo

Christmas [or not] Bingo:  I - Halloween, orange, paper piecing

Halloween Is Coming! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Chrissy's turn to choose the challenge and she's going observant for this one and she's saying, "Halloween Is Coming!" which means she'd like to see those Halloween projects.

I don't do much for Halloween anymore since my kids are all adults.  I do give out treats, of course, but living in the country means we don't get many kids, just a couple of great-nieces and great-nephews who live close.  I do tend to indulge in some Halloween eating though.  I've got a tip for that.....well this one might work just for me.  I buy a couple of boxes of full size chocolate bars from Costco because, as it turns out, I have no problem having a mini chocolate bar here and a mini chocolate bar there until I've eaten the equivalent of two and a half full size chocolate bars in a day but I tend not to reach for the full size chocolate bars.  So, this way it works out better for me.  And, do the kids faces ever light up when they see that they're getting a "big" chocolate bar.  When you're in the country, you're expected to give a fairly big haul for each kid so chocolate bars aren't the only thing they'll get but for the sake of my reputation, we won't get into my behavior concerning the mini bags of chips.

I did make up a little treat box for this challenge....

I used a tutorial and made this with my Envelope Board Punch, but I can't remember exactly which one I used.  If you would like to make one, I'm sure could just Google and find one that'll work.  Added an ancient jack-o-lantern sticker, a digi stamp from Create With Tlc for the tag, and it was done.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made. 

Trick or Treat! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Chrissy's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Treat or Treat!" which means that she would like to see those Halloween creations.

I'm not in the need of Halloween cards anymore so I decided to make.....

...a sign instead.  I combined clip art and the word BRAINSSSSSS in Canva, made the rest of the sentiment in Word, printed everything on patterned paper and then mounted it all on cardboard for a spooky (and a smidge insulting (: ) Halloween decor item.

Why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.

Also for:

CRAFT:  Halloween

Craft Rocket:  Halloween

Crafty Gals Corner:  Halloween colours

Moving Along With the Times:  anything goes

A Place to Start:  anything goes

Unicorn Challenge:  Halloween

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

Corrosive:  anything goes

Allsorts:  anything goes

Crafty Calendar:  Halloween

Aloha Friday:  Halloween

Crafty Catz:  lots of layers

Most Magical Time of Year:  Halloween anything goes

Simon Says:  anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations:  inspirational photo

I'm Bats About You! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Doni's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "I'm Bats About You!" which just means that she would like to see a bat on your project.

This is what I did.....

I didn't have any bats digis or the like so I made this graphic in Canva and printed it directly on a card front.  My printer is such a diva....it's really didn't print this well at all.  Here's the original graphic.....

As you can see, there's various shades of black and the font is kinda cool.  I didn't bother to reprimand my printer though.  Along with being a diva, it's also not above holding a grudge.  So I just cast dirty looks at it when it's in standby mode.

So, why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made. 

Spooky Halloween! @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Chrissy's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Spooky Halloween!" which just means that she would like to see those Halloween creations.

Ah, Halloween, not my favourite occasion....which is surprising since I'm a junk food connoisseur.  I mean, everyone knows that the mini chocolate bars taste so much better than their full-sized siblings.  Except for Peanut M&Ms, of course.  Well, technically, they are the exact same candy as every other package of Peanut M&Ms, but seeing as you only get, like, five candies in the Halloween version, they taste like they're flavoured with emptiness and a generous seasoning of sadness.  

So, seeing as I'm not a fan of Halloween, I didn't actually do a Halloween card.  In fact, I didn't actually do a card.  Well, it's kinda a card.  Here, take a look......

....I did an ATC, in a style I like to refer to as Halloween adjacent.  Digi is from A Day For Daisies.  See that swirly flourish behind/beside the skull?  I used an ancient rub-on that actually transferred super-duper easy.  I was very impressed.  Some patterned paper, letter stickers and distressing and that was that.

So, why not give our challenge a go this week and join us?  And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made. 

Also for:

613 Avenue Create:  anything goes

We Love 2 Create:  anything mixed media goes

Colour Crazy:  anything goes

Critter Crazy:  anything with a critter goes

Halloween! @ Little Red Wagon

 This week at

 

it's Doni's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Halloween!"  Of course, that just means that she wants to see those Halloween projects.

This is what I did.....

Look!  It's not a card!  It's a witch's hat clip/pin!  Don't mind the cat, I borrowed it from my Halloween display to model the hat to show its pinning capabilities.  Plus, I find this perspective amusing...I'm thinking that some of you might be wondering just how big that hat really is.....like could one wear it??  Naw, it's about the size of a regular clothespin....as that's what inside actually is.  I got inspiration for it here.  I used some fuzzy fun foam rather than paper and then just dressed it up.  Gonna add it to my Halloween banner for a little extra silliness.  (:

Why not 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 wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

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

Rawr! - Fab Friday @ Tiddly Inks

Welp, we're well into fall now.....and it's the third Friday of the month so time for Fab Friday with Tiddly Inks.

Have you seen the new digis Christy has released?  They are so fantabulous!  Everything from flowers to Halloween to Christmas.  Now, if I could just find some time to get my craft on I'd be a happy potato!

Luckily I did manage to carve (ha, carve....a Halloween word for sure!) out some time to make this....

I used an image from Pum'kin Juice.  What a steal this is....you get a whole whack of stamps for just $2.00!  I just love these Halloween felines.....you can go either cutesy cute or a lil spooky like I did here.  Either way, they're all perfect (or should I say purrfect) for October 31-ness.

Do make sure you go check out the other fabulous Fabby Friday makes the rest of the DT has come up with. You can see 'em all right here.

Also for:

Crafty Gals:  use Halloween colours
The Crazy Challenge:  Halloween
Crafty Calendar:  Halloween
Cards In Envy:  let's play dress up
Crafty Cardmakers:  spooky
Love To Scrap:  frightfully fun
As You Like It:  people or animals? - I prefer animals because you can have such fun with them....and they're usually easier to colour!
Aud Sentiments:  Halloween + sentiment
Cardz 4 Guyz:  Halloween
Deep Ocean:  Halloween
That's Crafty:  get your spook on
Cupcake Inspirations:  monsters

Spookaboo! @ Tiddly Inks

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it's all about Halloween! Christy has just released some fabulous Halloween themed digis so you don't have any excuse not to join in.

This is what I did.....

I used the brand new Mini Wryn Zombie.  Isn't she a scream?  So totally perfect for Halloween.

So, why not grab a Tiddly Inks image (brand new or otherwise), and join us for the challenge?  And be sure to  check out the fabulousness the DT has come up with.

Also for:

Pile It On:  fantasy
Cute Card:  trick or treat
Starz Stampz:  lots of layers
Crea Chicky's:  Halloween
Stinkin' Inkers:  monster mash

Spookalicious @ Tiddly Inks

For the next two weeks at

the challenge is "Spookalicious" which just means that we want to see Halloween makes....with a Tiddly Inks image, of course!

This is what I did....

I used one of the newest digis, Halloweeny Molly. You get two images for $5.00. What a deal!  And look at her hair....perfect for all you colouring enthusiasts!  Out of my league, that's for sure, but I did what I could do anyway.

Why not celebrate Halloween with us and enter the challenge?  And be sure to also check out the fabulousness the DT has come up with.

Also for:

Cutie Pie:  5 of a kind - 5 layers of paper under image; 5 spiders (though one is covered up)
Catch the Bug:  bingo - sentiment, Halloween theme, button
Simply Create Too:  Halloween
Sweet Stampin':  spots & stripes - Or in my case, stripes on spots!  :-)
The Ribbon Girls:  use any image + ribbon
Inky Chicks:  too cute to spook
Shopping Our Stash:  Hey Ghoulfriend!
Unicorn Challenge:  Halloween
Crafty Boots:  Halloween

Best Witches @ Little Red Wagon

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it's Donna's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Best Witches" which just means that she wants to see projects with a witch on them.

This is what I did.....

Can't really tell you where I got this digi from as I can't find a site based on the label I've got on it. If anyone knows, please leave a comment and I'll give credit to the artist.

She's an awesome witch though, isn't she?  Not too scary but not too cute either.  And the sentiment I've got paired with it....well it would probably sound more ominous if she looked more wicked.  As it is, it looks like it's more of a sentence fragment than a full sentence.  More like, "I'll get you my pretty....to help me carry in my groceries," than any serious threat.

So, why not be-witch us this week and head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up? And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Green, Black, Orange & Purple and/or Halloween @ Melonheadz Friends

For the next two weeks at

we're looking for projects using the colours green, black, orange and purple and/or Halloween makes....or you can really impress us and do both!

Now, if I was a really good DT member I would have done both. But with the image I picked I just couldn't make all those colours work. Anyhoo, this is what I did......

Spooky, eh?  Plus the psychopath, (hahahahah - psycho path *snort*) gets me every time.  I used a past freebie but if you want to see all the fabulous Melonheadz images though, just click on over to the Etsy shop.

So, why not come join us and enter the challenge? And be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has made.

Also for:

Crafty Boots:  Halloween
Pile In On:  sparkle
A Gem of a Challenge:  Halloween
Crafty Creations:  Halloween

Colour Combo - Green, Orange & Purple @ Little Red Wagon

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we've got a colour challenge for you. We want to see projects with green, orange & purple. And remember, it doesn't have to be a card, we accept all papercraft makes!

This is what I did......

Isn't this just the cutest mummy? Digi is from Dilly Beams Stamps.

I was going to give myself a really challenge and make something with these colours and have it be non-Halloween but I bailed.  Maybe you could give it a try?  Or maybe just go with Halloween too.  Either way we want to see what ya made so head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up?  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Ghosts & Goblins (Or Not) @ Little Red Wagon

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it's my turn to set the challenge and I went with "Ghosts & Goblins (Or Not)". Just a fancy way of saying anything Halloween!

This is what I did.....

I went sweet and spooky.  Digi is from Dilly Beans and the moon and bat were cut from some ancient patterned paper.  Bit of sewing and Halloween card # 3 (scroll down to see #1 & #2) for child # 2 was done-zos.

So why not make something up for Halloween and join us for our challenge?  Then you can head on over to Little Red Wagon and link up.  And, while you're there, be sure to check out the wonderful projects the other Girlfriends have created.

Spooky Dooky @ Tiddly Inks

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we've got an easy one for you. We want to see your Halloween makes!

This is what I did.....

I used Spooky Birthday, one of my favourite Tiddly images.  Perfect for any Halloween parties or Halloween/Birthday parties.  Doncha love that little witch charm?  I certainly do anyways!  I only have one left but I'm done with Halloween makes so I'll be able to pull it out next year.  And then I might actually completely use up a crafting supply!  Except for the essentials, you know like tape runner or blades etc. I don't think I've ever used up something completely.  I might have to hold onto the empty baggie for awhile just to prove to myself it can be done.

So why not pull out your Halloween supplies, and a Tiddly Inks image, and enter the challenge?  And be sure to also check out the fabulousness the DT has come up with.  

Also for:

613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Crafting-With-Friends: anything goes
Simply Papercraft: anything goes
Crafty Girls Creations: anything goes
Artistic Inspirations: anything goes
Crafting From the Heart: anything goes
Craft Your Passion: anything goes
Creative Fingers: anything goes
Creative Moments: anything goes
Come And Get It: use orange
Pile It On:  cute and/or spooky
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards:  Halloween
Crafts 4 Eternity:  Halloween
Fussy and Fancy:  orange, purple or black
Jo's Scrap Shack:  Halloween
QKR Stampede:  Halloween
Allsorts:  orange, purple or black - pick two
Sweet Stampin':  Halloween
Moving Along With the Times:  Halloween
Quirky Crafts:  Halloween
Inky Chicks:  Halloween
Crafty Boots:  Halloween
4 Crafty Chicks:  Halloween
Get Creative:  Halloween colours
Our Craft Corner:  getting ready for Halloween
Pink Gem:  too cute to spook
My Sheri:  Halloween treats
Hanna & Friends:  Halloween + cute
Tuesday Throwdown:  too cute to spook
Through the Craftroom Door:  anything goes
{PIN}spirational:  inspirational photo
Papertake Weekly:  Halloween hues
Scrap-Creations:  Halloween
Fresh Brewed:  sweet treats
Simon Says:  wrap it up
Alphabet Challenge:  R is for ribbon
As You Like It:  brights or pastels - I love brights.  I love the impact they make.
AAA Cards:  Halloween

Include a Pumpkin @ Melonheadz Friends

For the next two weeks at

we're still celebrating fall and Halloween. And this time 'round we want you to use a pumpkin on your projects.

This is what I did.....

Can't say I didn't give it my all for this challenge.  I'm thinking there's about 42 pumpkins on there.  I used an image from the Pumpkinheadz bundle.  I've linked you to the combo pack so you can get both the black & white AND coloured images.

So why not make something and include that orange veggie that we all love and then enter the challenge? And be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has made.

Also for:

613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Crafting-With-Friends: anything goes
Simply Papercraft: anything goes
Crafty Girls Creations: anything goes
Artistic Inspirations: anything goes
Crafting From the Heart: anything goes
Craft Your Passion: anything goes
Creative Fingers: anything goes
Creative Moments: anything goes
Come And Get It: use orange
Pile It On:  cute and/or spooky
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards:  Halloween
Crafts 4 Eternity:  Halloween
Fussy and Fancy:  orange, purple or black
Jo's Scrap Shack:  Halloween
QKR Stampede:  Halloween
Allsorts:  orange, purple or black - pick two
Sweet Stampin':  Halloween
Moving Along With the Times:  Halloween
Quirky Crafts:  Halloween
Inky Chicks:  Halloween
Crafty Boots:  Halloween
4 Crafty Chicks:  Halloween
Catch the Bug:  photo inspiration
Di's Digi Design:  use a pumpkin
Scrap-Creations:  pumpkins
Cardz 4 Guyz:  I put a spell on you
The Male Room:  Halloween
AAA Cards:  Halloween

Gettin' Halloweenie

Hold onto your hats.....wait I'm guessing the majority of you aren't wearing hats right now.  Oh, this is better....Hold onto your socks, my friends, as I've got a post that's not a DT post.  Last time I did that was back in.....holy smokes....March.  See, I wanted to show you sumthin......

I actually decorated for Halloween. Have never really done that before because I am CHEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAPPPPPPP and I generally won't spend money on something like decorations, especially for a holiday I'm not particularly fond of. But it all started with seeing that fab haunted house with a decent price discount due to the fact that the back is damaged, and then finding that Trick Or Treaters Are Welcome sign for $5 and then spying those Potions & Spells and Spells & Potions salt & pepper shakers,  (Get it?  Potions & Spells for pepper and Spells & Potions for salt, isn't that just awesome?!?!) and I love me cool salt & pepper shakers.  And omg, Granny's Broom Repairs?  Who could resist?  The other signs are neat too....but more 'coz I needed something to balance everything out than anything else.

And, since this is my banner hanging shelf (I also have Merry Christmas, Easter, Happy Birthday and Thanksgiving banners) I decided that I of course had to make a Halloween banner too.

Here's a closer up....

I took a bit of flak from my middlest for just going with Spooky rather than Happy Halloween.  But doing eight less banner pieces sounded good to me.  Speaking of my middlest, he was supposed to be going to bed when I was making this but thought that if he could stay up for ten minutes more he "could go to sleep way easier" so he decided to help by turning the Cuttlebug handle for die cutting the circles and scalloped circles.  He was funny about it too.....each time I popped a shape out of the die he was saying "Oh, look at the good cut" with genuine pride.  Thanks, buddy.  Don't know if I could have gotten it made without you.  :-)

For:

Artistic Inspirations:  anything goes/Halloween
Crafting From the Heart:  anything goes
Get Creative:  Halloween colours
613 Avenue Create:  anything goes
Glitter 'n' Sparkle:  Halloween
That Craft Place:  Halloween
Corrosive:  the dark side
Papertake Weekly:  all about the base
Through the Craftroom Door:  anything goes
Die Cutting Divas:  picture inspiration
Cardz 4 Guyz:  I put a spell on you
Cuttlebug Mania:  black & orange
Allsorts:  all sentimental
Crafty Calendar:  Halloween
Crafting-With-Friends:  anything goes
Crafty Catz:  anything goes
Creative Fingers:  anything goes
Fussy and Fancy:  orange, black or purple
Jo's Scrap Shack:  anything goes
Simply Create Too:  Halloween colours
Simply Papercraft:  anything goes
Aud Sentiments:  Halloween + sentiment
Crafty-Girls-Creations:  anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude:  anything goes
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie:  inspiration photo
Decorate to Celebrate:  any party decoration goes
The Male Room:  Halloween