Monday, September 25, 2023

Too soon for Spooky?

It's never too soon for spooky!  I love Halloween!  Know what else I love?  Fabulous friends who send me the most wonderful gifts!  Today, I've put one to use...


Leaf Fragments are from Tim Holtz and Sizzix and I loved the card that came with the gift so very much I recreated it!  I couldn't help myself giving them all the Halloween colors I love and a little bit of glow using Tim's foundry wax!


My cover panel started with a piece of curry paper that was debossed
using my favorite plate from Altenew then lots of distress ink was added - a little random swiping with a mini-Versamark pad was then heat embossed in gold.
This fun sentiment from PTI's Spooky set was just the ticket!
Finally, a smattering of PF gems and my haunting was complete!


But before you think they can only be spooky, check them out in these gorgeous colors...



And lastly - here is the gorgeous card that accompanied the gift... Donna really
brought her leaves to life didn't she?  Love you, my friend!


Okay, playtime's over - off I go ... that laundry doesn't load itself!  Hope you are having a good start to your crafty week!
=] Michele

17 comments:

Bonnie said...

WOW! Spooky but so classy and fun, Michele! The bits of gold add an elegant touch! The leaves on your second card are just as fantastic with a totally different feel! Stamping friends are the BEST!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh what beautiful leaves! Your Halloween version is beyond spooktacular and I love the colors on the second version. They pop right off the white base. Donna's card is amazing too! Wowee, you ladies outdid yourselves!

Marcia Hill said...

GORGEOUS leaves Michele and I'm loving all that FABULOUS color!!! Not spooky to me...just STUNNING!! ❤️❤️❤️

Linda Callahan said...

Spooky or not spooky - both fabulous!

lostinpaper said...

Great flip from scary to glamorous my friend... the blending with the swish of gold makes my heart happy!

donna mikasa said...

Oh.my.goodness!!! Those leaf fragments went to the perfect person (who spoke up about them, too!) I LOVE your leaves!!! Spooky gorgeousness with those haunting colors! Your second card is a beauty, too and now I want to get inky!!

Jeanne said...

Wow, wow, WOW! Michele, your first card is stunning! Oh my, it blows me away. Your second card is beautiful, but my eye is drawn to the moody colors and touches of gold. What a generous friend and what beautiful cards you created with your lovely gift! Thanks so much for sharing!

Birgit said...

Gorgeous colors on all of these cards! Crafty friends are the best. <3

Kristin Sluhan said...

Those leaves are GLOWING!!! So beautiful, and I love the CAS design of the cards.

HilaryJane said...

oooh those colours. 3 gorgeous card but the first one has to win the prize xx

Bobby said...

Both cars are so magnificent that I could never pick a favorite, Michele. I do like the colors on the Halloween one that give it a glow and that sentiment is wonderful too. The blue/yellow is much softer and has a great matching die cut sentiment.

nancy littrell said...

OMG....Loving all 3 of your cards using different color combinations and different occasions, Michele...Your die cut Leaf Fragments and Distress Oxide Inks and background textures are Stunning...Thank you so much for sharing and always Inspiring, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

TK said...

Wonderful colors and very intriguing leaves! Wow you've made a couple of wonderful cards, Michele

Cat Craig said...

Oh that card is a stunner for sure. Glad you enjoyed playing with your new goodies.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

So much richness and beauty in these most fabulous leaves...

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow! This first card is totally different from the one I commented on just now, Michele! It's spooky and gorgeous!! Love the color combo of the leaves and the way you've treated the background (even that glowing effect)! This truly showcases the versatility of your card-making talent! The second card and Donna's card are beautiful too!
Hideko xx

Brenda said...

I'm really behind again Michele, so bear with me while I try and catch back up over this week! I love these leaves, especially in the "spooky" colors! The gold, orange, purple and yellow look amazing and totally give the spooky vibe. But then the other colors look amazing too! I love the greens, blues and other colors, can be fall-ish or a summery vibe. Very fun cards! Hugs, Brenda