Critter Pumpkin

I know I said no more Halloween cards, but I needed one more to send out, and this image is so cute I just couldn't resist. The challenge over at House Mouse & Friends for this week was to make a card using a tag. I really struggled with this one, I usually don't incorporate tags into my designs, they usually don't work for me.
I used my prisma color pencils to color in the image, and then OMS to blend. I also added some crystal effects to the pumpkin.
See that little pumpkin tag on the card? I received that as blog candy from Holly! She sent me a whole package of these adorable Halloween charms. I tore open the package and forgot to take a picture.
the sentiment and the bats on the tag are from Gina K designs, Spooky Silhouettes.
I probably won't be posting the rest of the week. My husband and I are having a dinner party on Saturday. With all the cooking and cleaning that I have to do I should probably stay out of my craft room! LOL!
Thanks for stopping in.
Smiles :)
Lorraine

Frankie goes to Hollywood

well maybe not Hollywood, but definitely Malibu Beach!
This is going to my son John who is attending Pepperdine University in Malibu. This year his apartment is on the beach. He's one lucky kid!
I made it for a challenge on nic_d's blog. Check it out!
This is an image from Whipper Snapper, called Frankie. He's been colored with copics, cut out and then backed in black card stock, cut out again and then popped up . Now I have the song Relax by Frankie goes to Hollywood in my head,... Wow, that's dating me! lol
Thanks for looking!
Smiles :)
Lorraine

The Witch Is In

Here's a card that I made for the sketch challenge over at SCS. SC193 was supposed to be a sketch to use up some scraps. I, however managed to make many more scraps!
I usually do not like Halloween. I think it's a pagan holiday! lol
When my kids were younger I used to make all of their costumes. They have been everything from pumpkins to power rangers, princesses to pirates. Now, that I am getting older I can't stand it! We get over 100 trick or treaters at our door. It's not even neighborhood kids. It just bugs me.
Anyway, there are so many cute images for Halloween from a variety of stamp companies. This one is from Whipper Snapper. I'll be making a few cards to send to my nieces and nephews. They are still little and they don't ring my doorbell while I'm trying to eat dinner!
Enjoy!
Have a great day!
Smiles :)
Lorraine

Bewitching Pumpkins

I have two cards to share with you today. They are both the same image, Bewitching Pumpkins from House Mouse.
I wanted to compare coloring them in using prisma color pencils and copics. The photos of these two cards isn't the best... something with the lighting...but you tell me which one you like better. I think that they are both adorable, and both are not designed the same way, different layouts and different embellishments which make a huge difference in the overall feeling of the completed cards
While in my travels yesterday I came across a blog Joy in a Jar. Her card which featured a house mouse design made me gasp. It was so beautiful. From her blog I traveled to House Mouse & Friends. They have some great challenge sketches. While my cards don't even fit the requirements for their sketch challenge, I certainly was inspired by both blogs. You really should go visit.
Thanks for the time today!
Have a great day!
Smiles :)
Lorraine