Peppermint Swirl Halloween

This card drove me crazy trying to complete it, but when I added the CHRISTMAS peppermint swirls it was just the finishing touch I was looking for!  And bonus...it now qualifies as one of my reverse Halloccasions cards.  

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Halloccasions Christmas Halloween

I used the a muse studio 2014 Holiday Hoopla Hostess Christmas set to create the Halloween card below.  Which BTW, is an extra large card measuring 9x4.25 inches.  
As you may already know, last year I dubbed the term "Halloccasions" for cards that I've made using Halloween sets for occasions other than Halloween.  So now after making this card I have to also include the reverse definition, "cards that I've made using non-Halloween sets to make Halloween cards." Eeeeeheeeheehe!
Congratulations to Terri P. who won this card and the Holiday Hoopla stamp set to go with it, at my Customer Appreciation Halloween party!

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Stamps: 2014 Holiday Hoopla set, In the Shadows

Ink: Fern, Mushroom, Eucalyptus, Onyx

Paper: Pebble, Onyx, Sugar
Dies: Bat trio

Schtuff: Onyx Baker's Twine, Sponge

  

Wicked Web Halloween Wreath

I think it was Kristine V. that first posted a wreath made with the a muse studio mini blooms stamp set.  So of course I had to make a Halloween version for myself.  As you can see I purposely was more haphazard with the wreath giving it more of a dead twig Halloween feel...at least that's what I hope it conveys.  And as an added bonus this card qualifies as a Halloccasions card too - Eeeeeeheeheehe!

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Stamps: Mini Blooms, Wicked Web

Ink: Seattle, Stazon Black, Orange

Paper: Orange, Sugar
Dies: Mini Bow

Schtuff: Seattle Crepe Paper, Glue Pen, Black Glitter
    

  

Nevermore Library

As promised here is my "Halloccasions" masculine birthday card using the Nevermore stamp set (one of my all-time favorite sets ever!) which is also 40% off right now...crazy good price on this killer set!  The sentiment is from the new Essential Sentiments Too.  And a shout out to Becky Gunderson for giving me the idea to pair the glasses from the "Geek is the New Chic" set with the Nevermore set (get it, pair...glasses...pair of glasses. snort!) 

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Stamps: Nevermore, Geek is the new Chic, Essential Sentiments Too

Ink: Cocoa, Memento Cocoa, Currant, Versamark

Paper: Kraft, Currant, Sleepy Hallow
Dies: Word Windows

Schtuff: Gold Embossing Powder, Crystal Clear Sheets
   

  

Christmas is in the Air

I did a workshop last week and highlighted a few sets that are 40% off right now during the a muse studio "Everyday is a Holiday" sale.  In the spirit of my "Halloccasions" cards we made this Christmas card using a Valentine set (Love is in the Air), and we made a get well card using a Christmas set (Hark) and we also made a masculine birthday card using a Halloween set (Nevermore) which is a true "Halloccasions" card. Stay tuned and I'll post that one soon!

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Stamps: Love is in the Air, Christmas Joy & Cheer

Ink: Stazon Black

Paper: Cherry, Sugar, Candy Cane
Dies: nada

Schtuff: Silver Elastic Cording

 

  

Speckled Eggs

This card is another "Halloccasions" card, I used the moon from the Harvest Moon stamp set to make the speckles unique on each egg.  Also did some masking and sponging too.   

Stamps: Harvest Moon, You're Too Kind, Essential Sentiments 

Ink: Latte, Cocoa, Memento Cocoa

Paper: Cocoa, Sugar, Shell, Pistachio, Amethyst, Lemon Whip, Sky
Dies: You're Too Kind

Schtuff: Sponge, Shimmer Chalks 

  

Hill of Three Crosses

Here's another  "Halloccasions" card using a stamp from the "Spooky Boo Day" set to make the Easter Crosses.  We have LOTS of adorable Easter products to choose from but none for religious projects so once again I put on my "Halloccasions" hat and came up with this Hill of Three Crosses Easter card.   (Halloccasions are cards I've made with Halloween stamp sets for occasions other than Halloween)

Stamps:  SPooky Boo Day, For Peeps Sake

Ink: Grass, Fern, Eucalyptus, Saffron, Memento Cocoa

Paper: Sugar

Schtuff: Sponges, Tombow (for crosses shadows)

  

The Perfect Blend

Well if you ask me combining anything with Halloween is "The Perfect Blend" and here I go again using a Halloween stamp on a non-Halloween card...the coffee steam is from the "Toil and Trouble" set...Mwaaaahahaaha.  I think I'm going to have to make this a "thing" to incorporate a Halloween set into other occasions cards.  So far I think I've posted ones for Christmas, Valentine's Day and now for an everyday thank you card...what's my next challenge...ah yes, Easter and I already have a couple of things in mind.  Stay tuned for more of my "all-occasions cards using Halloween stamp sets ideas".   Any ideas what to call it...Halloccasions perhaps??...snort!

Stamps: Toil & Trouble, The Perfect Blend, Ovalicious 

Ink: Latte, Mermaid, Memento Cocoa 

Paper:  Mermaid, Latte, Sugar

Dies: Scallop Rectangles and Large Rectangles

Schtuff: Vanilla Twine, Colored Pencil & Waterbrush

  

Batty for my Valentine

I always like to find ways to use stamp sets in unconventional ways.  Come to think of it this Valentine card could be used for either occasion.  Perhaps a green or purple heart for Halloween maybe...? 

Stamps: Too Cute to Spook

Ink: Stazon Black

Paper: Sugar, Onyx Petite Polka Dot, Seattle Pinstripe

Dies: Heart Trio, Vintage Labels 1

Hershey's Hugs & Kisses

Who says Halloween sets are only seasonal...here I go again using another Halloween set in a non-Halloweenie way. I used the "KISSES" portion of the "candy corn kisses" stamp and embossed in silver on French Roast card stock. The Fry Box was cut from French Roast card stock and lined with Winter Sky. The faux Hershey kisses are Heart Trio dies cut out of Shimmer Silver and just turned the upside down and tucked in. We made the card at my "Love is in the Air" workshop last week and the fry box was a door prize :o)

Stamps: Candy Corn Kisses, Mad for Plaid, Sending my Love

Ink: French Roast, Versamark, Eucalyptus

Paper: Shimmer Silver, French Roast, Cocoa, Winter Sky, Sugar

Dies:  Fry Box, Heart Trio

Schtuff: French Roast Twill, Silver Embossing Powder