September 1, 2011

Red Halloween

Howdy! I'm back to making cards again. I kinda took a break during the creation of Looking4Challenges. I saw some colors I haven't tried before in the challenge for The Play Date Cafe, Splash of Red with black and white neutrals. And at The Case Study we have been introduced to Guest Designer, Julie Lacey, and her clean style. Oh, clean is so hard for me!

My Red Halloween Card


I've done a very old technique with the Scarecrow, Wet Embossing. I first did one of these 8 years ago while scrapbooking. I've taken a brass stencil and Artist Medium (clear thick gel) and created a dimensional image. You squeegee the paste over the design openings of a taped down stencil. Carefully peel away and toss over the glitter. Shake well and enjoy the detail!



Materials:
Recollections Black Cardstock
Gel Medium (Mod Podge Paste works too)
Brass Stencil
Stampendous, Embossing Glitter "Red Dragon" (used as reg. Glitter/no gun)
Fox River, Ivory Cardstock
Sewing Machine
Clear Tape
SAS Red Ribbon
Black ink for distressing
Marvy Punches
A Vicki Stamp
White Chalk
Cuttlebug, Ribbons Emboss Card

I really appreciate your visit and comments, and if you have a moment check out Looking4Challenges....see if it works for you. Happy Day!














This card is also entered in these fine
challenges that you can locate at "Looking 4 Challenges".

Rainbow Lady's Challenge Blog, Embossing
Delightful Challenges, Halloween
Aly's Sunday Challenge: Halloween
The Crafty Pad, Distressing and Tearing



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31 comments:

  1. AnneSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    That is too funny... I like you card as well.. thanks for the comment on my red witch.. hugs..

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  2. Cindy HaffnerSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Oh I LOVE this!!~

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  3. AmySeptember 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Love it- that sparkly scarecrow is great! :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

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  4. Teresa KlineSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    what a fun card, thanks for sharing the technique..hope you have a super weekend!

    enjoy *~*

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  5. Evelyn S.September 1, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Wow...this is one impressive scarecrow! Fabulous idea!

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  6. Rainbow LadySeptember 2, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Boo to you and welcome too... oh that rhymes..... this is a great card and love the technique. What a super scarecrow so different ... thanks for embossing with me this week. Come join in next week. Love Cynthia x

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  7. Rainbow LadySeptember 2, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Forgot to say thanks for adding me to the challenge list too... and I love love your cat background... my late puss is there xx

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  8. Caroline RawcliffeSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Wonderful, Victoria.Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Lady.

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  9. NancyDSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Great looking technique. I agree with on the clean, it can be tough. Thanks for joining us a Delightful Challenges.

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  10. RubySeptember 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Love your fun card! Especially your 'boo' tag detail with the ribbon, love it! Thanks for your comment on my card and for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe Challenge too!

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  11. Colleen DietrichSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    What a great technique, Victoria! It's a really cool card, and I loooove that embossing folder.

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  12. NanaConnieSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Oh, I do love this sparkly scarecrow. How fabulous to do him in red! Love the way you interpreted the colors.

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  13. LorraineSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Great card and super to see the old techniques being used. Thanks for taking part at The Crafty Pad this week.

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  14. DawnSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Thanks for playing in the Distressing/Tearing challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
    I love your scarecrow & your flower!
    Good Luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  15. Maggie's CraftsSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Lovely creation!

    Thank you for joining TCP this week. :)

    Maggie
    x

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  16. ElizabethRSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I love it the scarecrow is fab! Thanks for sharing with us at Rainbow Ladys Challenge this week. Elizabeth x

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  17. Suzanne RussellSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love your take on the challenge! And the spooky colors. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. DebbySeptember 3, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I haven't thought of that technique in ages - thanks for jogging my memory! Fab card with the strong colours. Thanks for joining us at CASE study.

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  19. Emma HSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I knew those old stencils were good for something! Awesome card, I really love the red and black - thanks for playing along with Fab N Funky this week!

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  20. DianeSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Hiya Victoria,

    Congrats on joining the Crafty Pad Team !! I`m really looking forward to working with the team as well. Can`t wait to get started on the first challenge and to see what everyone else creates !!

    hugs Diane xx

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  21. DawnSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Congratulations on making the team at TCP! Look forward to working with you!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  22. DebbieSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Hi Victoria - Welcome aboard with us at The Crafty Pad - I cannot wait to work with you - gonna be fun I am sure. :)
    Love your work BTW. :)

    Debbiexx

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  23. Andrea EwenSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Fabulous! Love that technique...anything that applies glitter to a project appeals to me! Thanks for the info! Great background, too...the distressing is the perfect medium for highlighting that amazing scarecrow!

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  24. JenSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Great scarecrow and super embossing. Thank you for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady's this week.
    Jen x

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  25. Maggie's CraftsSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Thank you for your lovely comment and welcome to the team! :)

    Looking forward to working with you.

    Lovely creation by the way!

    Maggie
    x

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  26. Lisa EltonSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Wow that scarecrow is something else!!! He puts Dorothy's ruby slippers to shame HA!!!

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  27. Jean MartinSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Wow this is fantastic! Thanks for sharing it with us at CASE Study Challenge! :)

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  28. Savannah O'GwynnSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    WOW! That is some bold red and perfect for your Halloween theme! I love that boo element! SOOOOO fun:) Thanks so much for joining in the fun and playing along with the PDCC!

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  29. starcylSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    This is lovely, great colours it really made me smile. Thanks for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady's this week.
    Jenny x

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  30. Kathy D.September 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Like how you tore the edges of the ribbon. Very spooky Halloween card.

    Thanks for playing in Clearly Inspired Challenge. The new challenge was posted today so I hope you come over and play again with us.

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  31. SAMARAOctober 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hey, not to take away from your card, which is lovely - truly - but thought you would want to know that I saw a recipe for home made podge. It was easy smeazy. Think it was on Friday on Whipperberry's Friday show (she has everyone post something.) It was a brilliant have everything at home EASY recipe!

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