My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Halloween Flowers {Scrapy Land}

Welcome, dear Blogging Friends, 


It is time for the mid month Scrapy Land Challenge
The Challenge is open until October 28. 
The theme is HALLOWEEN using any die manufacturer which Scrapy Land sells (electronic die cuts do not qualify)Scrapy Land sells over 40 brands of dies, including overseas products, and most are at a great discount plus free shipping over $75!


My card uses the following die cuts:

Scrapy Land Spellbinders Decagons

The Spellbinders Decagons layers create a geometric, spooky full-moon for the black cat!  


This card uses the October Sketch from Cheerful Sketches Challenges. Instead of the square for the image, I used Spellbinders Gold Labels 4.





I lightened up the black a bit so you can see the velvet glittered black leaves in contrast:


TIP: Do your fingers fumble like mine? 
If so, you might enjoy my Tutorial for making tiny rose buds:


After rolling your "piece", a bud is formed:




Happy Crafting!

Products Used:

Scrapy Land Spellbinders Gold Labels 4
Scrapy Land Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms
Scrapy Land Spellbinders Decagons
Scrapy Land Spellbinders Long Classic Rectangles
Scrapy Land Memory Box Small Alder Tree
Scrapy Land Die-Versions Sweet Petites Fall Festival HALLOWEEN
Scrapy Land Dee's Distinctively IME-117 Flourish Set 4
Impression Obsession Halloween Stamp, Computer-Generated sentiment
Glitter by Mark Inc and SNS
Ranger and Tsukineko dye base inks

Challenges:

  1. Cheerful Sketches Challenges - #17 Sketch shown in blog post - 10/21
  2. Sweet Pea Challenges - Oct 9 Halloween - 10/22
  3. Lady Bug Crafts - Oct Halloween 10/31
  4. One Crazy Stamper - Oct Halloween or Christmas (used IO stamp with Memento Cocoa ink) 10/31
  5. A*Muse Studio Challenges - Halloween (used IO stamp with Memento Cocoa ink) 10/19
  6. Robyn's Fetish Challenges - #233 Halloween 10/18
  7. Little Scrap Pieces - Oct 11 Show It Off Halloween Party - 10/18
  8. The Pink Elephant - #272 Black, Orange and one color (brown) 10/19
  9. Penny's Challenges - #199 Anything Goes 10/20
  10. Lia Stampz - #75 Spooky Cute 10/31 (suggested to play by DT Cely)



hugs,



48 comments:

Silvis Kreativstube said...

Hallo liebe Donna,

deine Halloweenkarte sieht toll aus. Was für eine aufwändige Gestaltung. Die gedrehten Rosen finde ich wunderschön. Vielen Dank für das Tutorial. Ich bin begeistert von deiner Arbeit. Ganz liebe Grüße Hugs Silvi

Lori Kobular said...

Donna ~ this is such a pretty Halloween card! I love the image and all the layers,those spellbinders dies really make your card pop, and the black sparkle leaves are a great addition!!

Jane Savage said...

Fantastic Halloween ‘scene’, Donna! Gorgeous vibrant colours that really capture the season! Wonderful tutorial too! I love to make flowers and the idea of being able to use up my scraps at the same time is fab! xx

Dr Sonia S V said...

what a beautiful beautiful card Donna...though we dont have Halloween in my country I enjoyed seeing all the details on your creation
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

Dr Sonia S V said...

what a beautiful beautiful card Donna...though we dont have Halloween in my country I enjoyed seeing all the details on your creation
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

NanaConnie said...

WOW, Donna, fabulous card! Love the sentiment. Your step by step on the rose buds is wonderful and just what I needed. I'm about to buy that die but wasn't sure exactly how it worked. Very helpful, my friend.

Tammy said...

Truly a gorgeous card for Halloween! The flowers are just sensational! Fabulous card inside and out!

Creaine said...

wow very nice. Thanks for joining the challenge at Cheerful Sketches. Good luck.
bye Ine
http://creaine-challenges.blogspot.nl/

Anne Temple said...

WOW! This looks fabulous! Love the roses and the black leaves are so cool.

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is so beautiful, Donna! Love the sparkle and love all those fabulous die cuts! I would like to make more easel cards - this looks beautiful with the roses! Great tutorial too - you are awesome! Sending prayers and wishes to you for a good day, my friend!

Hugs,
Kitty

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is a fab and very beautiful halloween card Donna, beautiful made.
Gr Karin

Marlene Atkinson said...

A brilliant easel card. Thank you for sharing with us at Robyn's Fetish Challenge. Marlene DT

craftieodmae said...

Beautiful, I love those gorgeous Roses!!!

Lady E said...

Oh Donna you did a great job! Lovely card and such a nice detailing! And the flowers:) Lovely!

Lisa said...

This is so fabulous, Donna!! All of the details are awesome!! The scene is beautiful the way you inked it!! The flowers look amazing...thanks for the tips on the buds!! What a gorgeous Halloween card!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sue said...

Really fab cards.

Hope you are having a good day.

Sue

Blossom Cards said...

lovely card thanks for sharing with sweet pea stampers this week rachel dt

jimlynn said...

Such a beautiful card Donna. I love that image you used and the tree on the side is just right! Gorgeous flowers too. LOVE your card!
Lynn

Engelchen said...

Waow, your card is very nice. Great Job.
Thank you so much for joining us at Cheerful Sketches.
(PS.. if you like, you can joining us 3 times on one challenge)

Much greetings Geesje (DT)

pam said...

Hi Donna, wow fantastic Halloween card,great image and those fabulous colours with beautiful die cuts..
Thank you for your rose tip..great idea..
Hugs pam x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Hi Donna this is absolutely fabulous I love all the detail you have used so many different dies,Wonderful
Kevin xx

Verna Angerhofer said...

Donna, that is above and beyond beautiful. What a great Halloween scene and love the sentiment. You surely have those flowers "down pat", too. You always do such beautiful work!

carrie said...

Wow! Love your Halloween card with its many layers and 3-D look. The colors are wonderful and really like the sentiment.

Paula said...

Donna, you have so much great detail packed onto this card! I love all the different layers; the inside stamp is a great saying.

KraftyKoolKat said...

Wow Donna this is an awesome pretty creation you have here. Although I don't like Halloween or the cards I could except this one. Lol!!! Gorgeous layout through out.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Becky said...

What a fun Halloween card. Thanks for sharing.

Petra Swart said...

WOW, what a lovely Halloween card, Donna!!! Love all the dies you have used and all the pretty roses!!! (thanks for the tip on making rose buds!!!) Lovely image, too, and I love the cute little black cat!!!

Have a great day!!

crafty-stamper said...

stunning card love the image and fabulous sentiment great step by step for the roses and gorgeous Autumn colours
Carol x

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

WOW! Those flowers are gorgeous... as is your card!

Leslie Miller said...

Wow! I have to say this is probably the most beautiful Halloween card I've seen this year! I love how you used the Decagons, and that's only a tiny fraction of what I love about this card. Beautiful roses, stamp, die cuts, everything! You make it all so interesting with your design and the special way you have of putting it all together. Nobody does it like you, Donna!

Karen Petitt said...

That is one fabulous Halloween card Donna - gorgeous image, fabulous use of dies and a stunning colour scheme Karen xx

Bernadet said...

Great card!
Thanks for joining us at Cheerful Sketches Challenge.... Good Luck!!

Laurian said...

Gorgeous project!

Thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper Crafty and I hope we see you again soon!

Hugz

Laurian

Shona Erlenborn said...

As always - another stunning creation! Love those little buds made from paper scraps - who knew? Donna knew! How clever. Will be trying that this week, when I finally get back to my stamping room! Gorgeous colors and that sparkly tree is amazing!

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous Halloween Easel card, I love the beautiful rolled roses and the combination of elements. Thanks for showing pictures of the tools and the flower tips ! I hope you are doing well, Hugs, Shirleyxx

Cely said...

this is so cute! it would be so perfect for our spooky cute challenge at lia stampz! wink wink nudge nudge! http://liastampz.blogspot.com.tr/2014/10/challenge-75-spooky-cute.html

Benzi said...

What an awesome Halloween card, De....in every way. Your handmade roses are awesome.

mags said...

A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.
Mags
x

UTs Hobby Time said...

It's so beautiful Donna. Love all the details on it. Thanks for the wonderful bud tutorial.

Carol L said...

I'm just blown away with all of the dies you used to create this gorgeous easel card! And those flowers are to die for! Beautifully detailed and so much FUN for the eyes!!

Olena said...

Awesome card!!!! Love it!

aussie aNNie said...

Wonderful colours and gorgeous creation all up....loving this style.
aNNie xx
The Journey is the Start

cotnob said...

It would appear that I missed this gorgeous card Donna, I don't know how I managed that!
I love your wonderful scene and fabulous details, your rolled roses are beautiful - thank you for the tip for creating the rose buds.
Pauline
x

Marjoleine said...

great card!
Thanks for joning us at Cheerful Sketches!

Hugs,
Marjoleine

Erum Tasneem said...

LOVE!
xx
Erum
Lia Stampz DT

Cely said...

super super cute! :D thanks for joining us this fortnight for our spooky cute challenge at lia stampz!

nwilliams6 said...

Some beautiful flowers Donna! I love them. Great card too. Thanks for the translation tip on the post above this too. Hugz

send flowers to philippines said...

What a lovely card design for halloween. =) thank your for sharing this.