I hope that you are smiling 🙂 Now this is my kind of card…a fun and sweet Halloween card. This is a 4 1/4″ square card and it would fit in a regular envelope but you know me…I adore my envelopes so I made one with the envelope punch board.
The inspiration for this card came the MINUTE I saw the Holiday catalog! Please do not forget to CASE the amazing ideas that the concept artists from Stampin’ Up! creates for us! Below is the picture that inspired me for today’s card! I just love it and I knew that I could “tweak it” to make it into a card.
I know that som of us have learned the hard way and have not bought the offerings as a “bundle” when they are offered. This IS available as a bundle and the way that I look at this one is…..it is a classic and one that you can use at other times of the year (like the tree and fence) and as bundles go – this is an affordable one!
Please know…if you have a product that is NOT in the catalog…it doesn’t mean that it is not a “keeper” (as I like to call it) and trust me, I have many, MANY stamp sets and framelits that have been retired but YEP, I still use them as I love them ~ I simply do not blog about them as it would not be fair for you not to be able to purchase them.
Below you will see a parade of pictures for you! From one sheet of this FUN orange plaid paper, you could make 9 of these cards as this piece is 4″ X 4″ and then really….scraps is the name of the game to pull together the bulk of this card.
I love this first picture as you can see how I “lifted” the circle fun but left the branches hang off the edge, it looks fun and the detail of this tree is wonderful
I adore how this bakers twine ties. It is so soft and subtle to work with and I thought that it was the perfect accent to the card. I used a simple glue dot to anchor it in place!
Below is your 411 photo to pin! I say…SUPER CUTE – what do you think?
Please continue to keep the areas that are being affected by the Hurricane in your thoughts. This is terrible. I simply cannot imagine the turmoil. My heart goes out to everyone, I simply cannot imagine.
Today I am putting on my Mom hat – Middle PEEP has asked my to help him as he is in charge of a Gold Tournament today….YEP, when a PEEP asks – I go…..with them being adults – I love the fact that they still reach out to dear old Mom!
Tomorrow is Simple Saturday and it is also the card that you will receive with a $35+ order! (I know, I know – I need to update the offerings for this month….I am playing catch up but I will get to it)
Enjoy the day….
Susan,Ilove your card, it is so adorable. I also love the envelope. You always come up with great cards. Have a great stamping day. I am keeping all of the people effected by the hurricane. God Please be with them. Thank you Susan,Ellen Hinds
I literally started laughing out loud as soon as I saw your post this morning!! I purchased this bundle (should be here Monday) so that I could make this exact card for Caleb’s teachers and closest friends. As soon as I saw the SU sample, it screamed “make me” (ha-ha) since I’m not a fan of anything too spooky for Halloween. I do love the placement of your bakers twine and may need to consider doing it that way on some of my cards.
Oh! I need to mention that I received my shares in the mail a couple days ago. My dad would have been impressed with the efficiency of the post office (he was a Postmaster), since my shares arrived approximately three hours after I paid my PayPal invoice. 🙂 I think that’s what Mr. Roger’s had in mind when he talked about a speedy delivery!!
We are praying for all those affected by the hurricane. It breaks my heart to know so many people are struggling to keep their families and homes safe as a result of this natural disaster and I pray that none of your followers are affected.
Yes, Susan, this card brought a smile. That is a great Halloween tree with the cute fence and “scary” pumpkins. Great design. Have a great day being “Mom”. I, too, am keeping all the people in harms’ way of Matthew in my prayers.
Super, super cute! I love this set for Halloween and will definitely be casing your card. The fence and tree could be used for many other seasons and holidays…add some snow, spring flowers, maybe hang some hearts for “love” day….imagination to the extreme! Keeping our Southern Atlantic brothers and sisters in my prayers for safe days ahead.
Great card!!!!! I have been having so much fun with this bundle. Made poppers this week too and amazed how cute and easy they were to make.
Worried about the people in Matthews path. Be safe southeastern USA.
Another winner Susan!!!
Susan tweaked and scored! Yours is much better with just the slight changes! I am not just saying that just because it is you. The addition of the baker’s twine bow and little dots on the sentiment are just perfect. It looks like you cut the tree and fence in darker browns and that looks better. Or, is that just my computer? I think the green mat is also a factor. The envelope is just plain ol’ fun – maybe a pumpkin stamped on the front? I don’t usually pay too much attention to the samples in the catalog but with the holiday one I did pay more attention and thinking of ways to change them up. I, like Mary Ann, think the tree and fence could be used in so many different ways – I might just purchase the framelits.
We have been watching the news with Hurricane Matthew. The name still evokes the memories of Chester and Matt Dillon with Chester screeching his, “Matthew” and all would be good. We can only hope and pray for safe days ahead for that region. Here we are having a beautiful sunny fall day with cooler temps and slight wind.
When I make envelopes for my card (usually the off size ones) I love to find a bigger envelope to mail them in so that the recipient get the card and the envelope in all its glory.
I love your CASEd card. There is no shame in copying or lifting ideas from the catalog, that’s for sure. I love this and I am so happy I bought this bundle (yes, you’ve taught me well). I think this set will be a timeless one that I pull out year after year.