DAY 1 of the 13 Days of Halloween

Welcome to the 13 Days of Halloween Blog Hop.  This hop is scheduled from Oct. 19 at 8:00 am through Oct.31 at 11:00 pm (central time).  It's that time of year when the nights are all spooky and creatures are known to wander the forests.  So sit for a spell with a nice cup of hot apple cider and check out all the great projects.

If you just happened to come to this blog, you should start at the beginning with Lisa Peters- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/.  You should have came from janet
Isn't she creative!!

We're so excited to be doing this hop and we have a fabulous lineup with some very talented ladies. There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and a great grand prize for this hop.

The hop is a 13 day hop with only 13 blogs to visit so you will have plenty of time to make it through the whole hop lineup 13 times.  Check out each blog and see what blog candy you can win at the individual stops.  Please come back all 13 days to see great projects.

Here is the complete lineup:
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
Janet - http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com  ME
Kristen - http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/ NEXT
 Nicolette -http:// www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Tami - http://www.tamboscreations.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Brynn - http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com
Scraps to Treasures - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com
CallyAnn - http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com

Wanna win some...BLOG CANDY.. in which I am gathering some goodies  (I will show it near the end) - you MUST FOLLOW my blog (pretty please) - and please make sure to leave your blog address so that I too can come visit!  I will draw on the 1st Nov and will post it on my blog - so if you could add your e-mail to the top left side - YOU will know for sure.. After 1 week if the winner doesn't reply - I will pick another winner.   Please USA mailing addresses please.
SPECIAL  - DRAWING!!! BLOG CANDY FOR ALL THOSE WHO SIGN UP FOR MY E-MAIL (starting today)  and then tell me you signed up..  USA mailing only for blog candy.
      ONTO my project now...
 
 So here we are on day 1 -  I hope you enjoy...   MINI MONSTER cricut cartridge and # 48 on the overlay. Cut at 6in.  Created on my Gypsy and cut using my expression.  he will eventually go to school at the FALL party for my 1st grader.  I love his eyes as you scroll down and see that I used a dopper thingy and inked with the Spectrum Pad Pumpkin Patch from Stampin Up. then the Googly eyes sit on them... The inking around the edging is from the same ink pad.  All papers used are from Close to my Heart. I will eventually put each child's name on his tummy.    The twine is from Wal-Mart and is used for the handle which is held by the buttons for his ears.  I marked with black marker around his tummy

Holds LOTS of lil candy and even a bag of lil pretzels.

buttons for his ears which holds the twine to hold up the bag.

2nd project which was seen on another blog at Love to Crop when I was a guest designer.  It was supposed to be on here but I joined last minute and used it.  I will show it here, just in case you missed it on the 14 days challenge of FALL COLORS.

MANY cricut cartridges were used.  If you'd like to see them - look on my side bar for the Love to Crop guest designer and see all the details.  I used Vinyl for all the words, an apple and some leaves.  for the other icons - I used Epoxy stickers and a few stickers.  it really gave it a POP!  I bought this aluminum sign at Hobby Lobby in the Fall section.  They had various colors..  so many options!!

Your next stop is ... Kristen at  http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/  Have a great day and please stop back tomorrow for another great project.  

halloween card - trick or treat

I am not a Halloween person BUT this was a challenge that I had to do which was good as it allowed.. okay - "forced" me to become creative!  So whatca think??

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There is A LOT listed here.. Cricut cartridge used: MINI MONSTERS on page 41.  created on my gypsy and cut out on my Expression   ** Peachy Keen Stamp for cute face is from Boy mates  PK 643 at 1 1/8.  **PAPER: CTMH c/s: amethyst, hydrangea, black, kiwi ( kiwi is deleted), **INK: black ctmh  ** Velvet paper in my stash for the border of hat and button look on shirt  ** STICKLES USED: dark blue for hat (looks purple), icicle for "pearl like necklace", Gunmetal for hair, Stardust for shoes that were cut out on the Hydrangea c/s.  ** Color Box for the cheek were Warm Red and just used my finger tip.  **CTMH stamp set for the Trick or Treat D1311 October word Puzzle.  **Twine has been with me and was bought from Micheals in a package.. unknown exact source but is 2 different colors  -black/orange & white/orange

I am also sending this to Madison at www.funkycards.blogspot.com for the kiddos at the Pediatric Speciality Care in bucks Co, Pa.  This is in conjuction with the labor of Love Halloween Blog Hop.  Madison will be sending my card and many others to the hospital so these boys and girls will EACH receive a card.  Have you made and sent a card??  Wondering how????  head on over to Madison's blog and read about this well worthy cause and see and hear about the 40 women who made banners to brighten these children's rooms while they are at the hospital.

THIS is the real colors... I was afraid of messing up and deleting...  Hope you like it.  I added the cheeks after I scanned in this card!
ALSO...  I am entering this card for the Peachy Keen Stamp Connection Halloween swap!