Friday, October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween from Fang


WooHoo!  It's finally here!  Happy Halloween!  I don't know what's happened this month.  I had so many fab ideas, I guess my little pea brain couldn't process them all and I've not even started most of the Halloween projects I had planned.  I do have something to share, however, that might trigger the gag reflex, but I think she's kinda cute.  Meet Fang.  Fang started out as a mini Jezebel that she insisted I make for her Daddy.  She always squeals and squawks when Daddy picks her up to comb her but she secretly loves getting "boofy" and produces mountains of fur, so what to do?  Needle felt that fur into a mini cat, of course.  However, Daddy thinks saving cat hair is disgusting so I knew he would never appreciate Jezzy's and my efforts, so instead, here's Fang. No longer a sweet adorable kitten, Daddy's rejection has turned her into a Zombie, or Zombie slayer.  Haven't quite figured that out yet.  She's happily sitting on her rug playing with her skully.


I thought I might finish her for the HDH Ferocious Furrballs challenge which I'm embarrassed to say, I bailed on, but I couldn't find eyes for Fang and these still aren't the best.  Where do you buy mini cat eyes, anyway.  I do love her fangs, though, and little pink tongue.  Nice collar, too.  wish I could get Jezzy to wear one.

So I'd say this is epic recycling, don'tcha think?  Here's Fang getting cozy with the as yet unused portion of fur stash I've collected.  That would be one massive hairball to cough up, eh?  Well, I hope I didn't put you off your feed for your Halloween treats.  I just wanted to post something and again, say "Happy Halloween!

I'll be entering Fang in the Recycle, Re-Purpose and Reinvent Halloween Fall Challenge, Left of Center under the LOC theme, and Simon Says Wednesday ATG.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Gecko Galz Jeepers Creepers Challenge


Of course I'm cutting it close, as usual, for the Gecko Galz Jeepers Creepers Customer Challenge.  It happens often, but especially in October.   I LOVE Halloween.  My head fills with so many ideas that I'm overwhelmed and just don't know where to begin, so I just don't. Fortunately I rallied.  I originally had a different plan for this challenge, but when I saw this cool tut for a popsicle stick puzzle HERE on Leslierahye's blog I thought it would be great with the Jeepers Creepers Collage Sheet from Gecko Galz, a cool and creepy diversion or gifty for the kid in all of us.



The tin started out like this.  Yeah, chew much gum?  Unfortunately, Altoids discontinued the cinnamon years ago (probably because if you chew too many of them, they burn the roof of your mouth out, guess how I know?) but I've held on to the tins and sniff them occasionally.  LOL  Finally got around to altering one.  How about that?  (I now chew Trident cinnamon. Thank God they reintroduced that flavor or I'd be one unhappy camper.)  The top is another image from the Jeeper's Creepers Collage sheet with a computer generated sentiment, washi around the bottom and bit of Sharpie ink and border stickers.




Now, I said the puzzle was two sided so here's the other side.  Inside the tin I've included the slightly stretched out versions of the puzzle because trust me, they aren't the easiest to put together with the vintage pix I chose, but aren't they fun?



But it all fits neatly in the tin so you can carry it in your purse and pull it out while waiting for an appointment or you're bored at work, or well, you get the picture.  LOL  So there ya have it, just in the nick of time.  Yea me!

BTW, The Gecko Galz Blog Hop is going on now through November 2nd with gorgeous projects, loads of freebies and great prizes.  Don't miss it!

I'm also entering this in the Recycle, Re-Purpose & Reinvent October Fall Harvest Halloween Part 2 Challenge, LOC Halloween, Simon Says Wednesday ATG and MAA Halloween or Fall Challenge


Monday, October 27, 2014

Macabre Monday Hellacious Hallowe'en Week 2


WOW, only 5 more days 'til the Most Wonderful Night of the Year!  This is our final challenge for 2014 at Haunted Design House and our second week of Hellacious Halloween.  We minions will be going into hibernation until January to rest up and refuel.  So it's your last chance to join us for some mayhem and debauchery.  NO CUTE STUFF!  We mean it!  We know where you live.


I've made a bit of a hybrid using one of the pumpkins from new Pumpkin Pestilence the  Delicious Darkness.  He's chomping on a skull in the fab digi, but instead to make it more "Hadult" I used the little chickie from Smeared Ink's Pumpkin Head, one of the Hallocuties.  Both images were selectively fussy cut and colored with Copics.


Did a bit of popping of the elements as you can see here.  The fab body for this pestilent pumpkin was part of the Dp from ?  (oh crap, I've got so many Hallowe'en pads on my table I can't figure it out).  But anyway, I've added a die cut web border from Memory Box, "31" from Tim Holtz, a small spider border sticker across the top, and a sentiment sticker from JoLee's. The banner itself is DP from Authentique.  Kinda has a vintage vibe, don'tcha think?  So there ya go.  Hope you can scare up a little fun and join us.  It's gonna be a long cold two months.

I'm entering this in the Left of Center Halloween challenge and the Left of Center FB ATG Halloween contest.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

New Lacy Sunshine Challenge - Include a Hat


It's time for another new challenge at Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog and our theme is Include a Hat. I love hats!  I collect hats.  I'm almost never without a hat if I'm outside for any length of time, as a necessity, 'cause I gotta say the red hair can get all kinds of nasty if you don't protect it from the sun. There are so many adorable digis, both girls and boys with fabulous hats, in the Lacy Sunshine Shoppe that I had a hard time choosing but finally decided on the sweet Constance Cherished Wings (The kitty clinched it) that's available in both digi, or, if you prefer, a clear stamp.  Did you even know Lacy Sunshine had clear stamps?  See the entire collection HERE.

Here's a close up of sweet Constance.  She's colored with Copics.  After I colored hair and kitty though, I was at a bit of a loss.  I really didn't have a plan for her, or even know what colors to use, but I remembered the fab party (still) going on on the Outlawz forum and checked out their Wednesday Sketch Challenge and voila!  Problem solved.  You know I rarely use sketches, they intimidate me, but this one was a particular goody so...  then the flower on her hat jogged my memory of the Graphic 45 French Country DP I've had forever and never used so there ya go.  The windows were cut with my Spellbinders.  Sparkly sunflower stickers are JoLee's.

Be sure to check out the rest of the fun hats chosen by my teamies on the Challenge Blog.  And don't forget our Loyalty Program.  If you used a Lacy Sunshine stamp in the previous challenge, you can get the featured "Challenge digi" for free.  We can't wait to see what you create.

I'm entering this in the Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge, TTRCD Oct 21-27 ATG, Fitztown Challenge ATG using Digital Elements and Simon Says Monday ATG.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Aurora Wings New Release Showcase


I'm so excited to introduce you to the newest of the Aurora Wings Marie Antionette digis Day of the Dead Marie Antoinette.  Both Challenge and Showcase DT's have teamed up for this special new release on the Showcase Blog.  I was particularly thrilled when Mitzi added this Marie to the collection as Dia de los Muertos is a special celebration in our home.  It is a joyous occasion, a celebration of life, not death, and I wanted to keep the true spirit of the day by using the vibrant traditional colors associated with this day in Latin cultures.



Here's a closeup of the fabulous Day of the Dead Marie.  She's colored with Copics and I've added pearls and a feather to her lovely hair besides fussy cutting and popping the skull adornment.  I've also added a cross charm to her choker as the day is definitely a religious holiday honoring the life of departed loved ones, believing they continue their happy lives, with all things they loved, in heaven.



The sentiments are in Spanish, the first, "Cherish your memories". Celebrations include picnics at grave sites or around home altars honoring the departed. Fond memories are exchanged and stories handed down, which keep the loved ones near and ensure they are not forgotten.



La familia is todo means "Family is everything".  Although altars are made for all kinds of people, special to those who remember, including favorite celebrities, etc., it's mainly a day to connect with and honor familial ties.  If you are interested in the alters (or ofrendas) I set up in our dining room each year and my personal traditions and more about the day itself, please click HERE.

The gorgeous papers I used came from some older paper stacks from K&Co.  In fact, the cut out is from the cover of the Que Sera Sera stack.  The colors and feel were perfect.  Finally , I added a home made stick pin with a heart pin, metal rose and skull bead.  Both the Challenge and Showcase DT's from Aurora Wings have done amazing projects with this fabulous new stamp.  I hope you love her as much a I do and visit the Showcase Blog for more inspiration. And you can find more Aurora wings Dia de los Muertos digis HERE.

I'm entering this in the Simon Says Monday ATG Challenge and Fitztown ATG using Digital Elements. 

Monday, October 20, 2014

Aurora Wings Heartfelt Thanks


A new challenge starts today at Aurora Wings and the theme is Heartfelt Thanks.  It seems quite fitting with the holidays fast approaching.  The weather has been gorgeous here and I wanted to keep the Autumn feel, so I chose the adorable Acorn Sprite and Acorn Sprite Riding on a Squirrel.



I stepped outside my comfort zone and decided to tackle coloring fur.  Normally I either flock it or sort of blend the colors without much texture, but thought this squirrel deserved better.  This free tutorial on Deviant Art was quite helpful. Although it focuses on digital coloring, the general techniques still apply, like the under painting and making sure you follow the direction of the fur when filling in the fine individual hair details.  I used a combination of Copics and Prismacolor pencils and am pretty pleased for a first attempt.



Acorn Sprite was also colored with Copics, fussy cut and popped atop the frame. I flipped him in my Printmaster program so he'd  be facing the squirrel.  Aren't they just darling?



The frames were cut with my Spellbinders Grand Labels Four and popped from the card base.  The sentiment was computer generated and the gold accents are stickers by Starform and Stampendous.  My AW DT sisters have done exquisite work, as always, so please visit the Challenge Blog for amazing inspiration.  Our winners for "A Touch of Darkness" are posted below and there's still time to enter our Special "All Gored Up" challenge which runs through October 31st.  Be sure to read the rules on this one.  We're looking to be terrified!  For the more timid, we also have the Colors of Halloween Contest, also running through October 31st on the Stamps by Aurora Wings FB Group.

I'm entering this in Paper Pretties Friendship, Art by Miran ATGA Gem of a Challenge Create a SceneAud Sentiments ATG w/a SentimentGreat Impressions October Autumnal Elegance, Word Art Wednesdays ATG w/ ODBD, Crafting Musketeers October Autumn ColorsSimon Says Monday ATG and My Sheri Crafts Autumn Abundance.

Friday, October 17, 2014

FIESTA!!!!


Well, if you've been following me for awhile, you know I LOVE Dia de los Muertos and was thrilled when I found these fun skellies at SCACD.  Without going into the full explanation about the holiday, Day of the Dead is celebrated in Latin cultures, and is a day of honoring and celebrating the life of departed loved ones.  It is a happy, not morbid occasion, with bright colors and banners, so I've made a fun greeting card, or perhaps party invitation. (If I get my act together. LOL)  Sentiment is done with Alpha Beads on the layered banner and the fab DP is BoBunny.
  

First meet Mr. Bones.  Isn't he fun!?  He's new as a digital and can also be found in rubber HERE.  He's colored with Copics, fussy cut and popped.  The enlarged head made me think of a bobble head, so you know what's coming, don't you? 



But first, may I introduce his lovely wife, Mrs. Bones.  In digi she comes with a fun girly sentiment and she is also available in rubber HERE.  Also a special deal if you want them BOTH in rubber HERE.  Again, she's colored with Copics and I've added Glossy Accents to both their eyes to make them shine.  Each head was cut separate from the body so I could add an Action Wobble. 



I wanted them both to bobble but not butt heads (unlike most married couples, LOL) so I added a piece of foam to Mr. Bones' Action Wobble to pop his head up more.  And speaking of married couples, wouldn't they make a great anniversary card?



Here's my attempt to capture them in action.  No, I don't have a smart phone, and yes, I know I'm about the only person on earth over the age of 5 who can say that, but you get the idea.  They totally crack me up.  I suspect you can find me playing with them the rest of the afternoon.  And just so you know, there are more fabulous sugar skull stamps by Carmen Medlin also available In the digi section HERE.  Also, a number of my UK buddies were commenting on the fab Steampunk Wings die from yesterday's post.  Quixotic Paperie is your connection for SCACD Rubber Stamps and Dies in the UK/Europe.

I'm entering this in Left of Center using the LOC theme, Simply Create Too Halloween or Use Lots of Orange, the Outlawz Friday Coloring Challenge, Doodle Pantry Any Digi Goes, the Oddball Art Halloween/Spooky/Creepy challenge, Mema's Crafts October Tic Tac Toe Challenge using Die cut or Punches, Pearls or Bling (her earrings and necklace) and Rubber or Digital Stamp, TTRCD ATG Oct 14-20, Aud Sentiments ATG, and Crafty Little Fairies Only One DP.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Happy "Owl" Hallows Eve


I seem to be in a tag mode and found some adorable Steampunk digi stamps at SCACD.  I immediately fell in love with Victorian Steampunk Owl by Carmen Medlin and thought she (or he? the owl, not Carmen  LOL) would be fun for Halloween.  The clockwork DP is from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells.



I colored Victorian Steampunk Owl with Copics and gel pens and fussy cut and popped her atop a Memory Box Gear Assembly die.  Added round epoxy stickers to her eyes and light bulb tummy to make them shine.  I can totally see this stamp in other colorways, for various occasions, but if you'e into owls, there is a whole collection of owl digi stamps  at SCACD.



Although the Memory Box Gear Assembly is now sold out, SCACD has a bunch of fab dies,  even some exclusives, like this Steampunk Wings Pair.  Don't they make a great tag topper?   I've use my Spellbinders Postage Stamp die and  a Tim Holtz metal gear to reinforce the hole on top.  Ribbon is from my stash.



Finally, I've added a Tim Holtz monocle and attached it to the die cut with a fastener to capture the sentiment done with stickers from Authentique.  Some mini gears complete the Steampunk theme.

I'm entering my tag in the Simon Says Monday "O" is for (owl) Challenge, Crafty Sentiments Things That Start with "G" (gears) Challenge, Outlawz Twisted Thursday ATG/Favorite Technique Challenge (fussy cutting and die cuts), Papertake Weekly Superfly, the Fitztown Challenge Halloween using Digital Elements, Melonheadz Friends Lots of Layers, Marker Pop Challenge #54 Halloween, Through the Purple Haze Wings and Bling, and the Corrosive  October Halloween Challenge and the Simply Steampunk October Color Challenge Black/Cream/ and Orange.  

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Spooks Come Out at Night


We have a new Challenge at The East Wind, The Spooks Come Out at Night.  Don'tcha just LOVE Halloween?  My project uses the fabulous Lucy Loo 'Spellbound'.  I decided to make a tag using papers from last year's Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells.  I thought it was fitting and it almost made itself.  I cut apart a Memory Box spider web border die and added it to top and bottom opposing corners.  The bright little spiders are Favorite Findings.

Lucy Loo is colored with Copics and fussy cut.  I decided not to pop her so this could also be used as a bookmark as well.  Perhaps for a cook book?  There's tons more inspiration on the Challenge Blog, as each of my teamies has chosen a different spooky East Wind stamp for this challenge.  We're so excited to see what you come up with.  Be sure to scroll down for last challenge's winners and don't forget our Zombies Contest on THeEastWind FB Group.  Only 2 more days to enter.  And would you like some insight into the artist herself and gorgeous coloring inspiration?  Check out the fab weekly videos on the Show Room Blog.

I'm entering this in the Oddball Art Halloween/Spooky/Creepy challenge, TTRCD ATG Oct 14-20, and Doodle Pantry Any Digi Goes.  

Monday, October 13, 2014

Delicious Darkness with a Halloween Twist


Time for a new Challenge at Delicious Darkness and our twist this month is Halloween.  Remember we're not looking for cute, here. I decided to go with orange and black.  Can't get more Halloweenie than that, can ya?  The gorgeous image is Corvus Coralyne available HERE at the Delicious Darkness shop.   I love the expression on her face.  Looks like she's got a secret.  I've colored her minimally with Copics and did give her some piercing green eyes.  Ancient K&Co DP from my stash, a little web border courtesy of my MS punch and some Halloween twine with a found feather.  I think the little birdie is jealous.

Inside I followed the color scheme and printed the sentiment using Halloween Border  with a slightly modified Happy Helloween Sentiment to better match the computer generated sentiment on the front.  Don't know why my black border photographed kind of navy, but I assure you it's BLACK!  Our monthly challenge runs through Nov 13th, so you have plenty of time to scare us silly.  Be sure to check out the fab makes by my teamies on the Challenge Blog and don't forget to scroll down to see if you're a WINNER!  It's also time to take a look at Delicious Darkness Shop.  There are a number of new stamps there including some totally terrifying jack-o-lanterns and a mermaid that is about the darkest EVER!  WooHoo!  If darkness doesn't float your boat, there are gorgeous mainstream images at the sister shop Delicious Doodles.  Please scroll down for my HDH post.

I'm entering this in the Crafting By Designs Boo You Scared Me Challenge, OSAAT ATG with the Color Orange, the Corrosive Challenges Halloween, Simply Create Too Halloween or Use Lots of Orange and the Crafter's Cafe Orange, Black, and One Other Color (green eyes).

Macabre Monday You Wood Do That Week 2


So here we go of week 2 of You Wood Do That at HDH.  We're looking for wood in your projects this time around.  I've taken a wooden plaque from the thrift store, painted it with black gesso, masked a moon, painted in white acrylic, dry brushed with black glitter paint.  The gnarly tree branch was found on my daily walk and glued to the plaque.  The stamps are both from Smeared Ink. Great Horned Owl from the Eyes in the Dark Set is feeling a bit peevish.  He seems to have ripped the heart from an unsuspecting victim with the head still attached.  YIKES!  The sentiment is an inside joke from the HDH dungeon.



I've printed the owl twice, colored him with Copics, fussy cut and popped for dimension.  His victim is the SI Open Bust  from the Gross Anatomy set.  Please visit HDH to see the wonderful work by my teamies and our special guest, Maureen Scott.  I promise not all the makes are this gruesome.  LOL

I'm entering this in the Smudgy Antics ATG challenge on the Smeared and Smudged Forum, the Recycle, Re-Purpose& Re-invent Fall/ Harvest/Halloween  challenge, the LOC Altered Art Challenge and Crafting by Designs Boo You Scared Me.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Lacy Sunshine Halloween!


Our new Challenge at Lacy Sunshine is Halloween.  WooHoo!  There are fabulous new images at the Crafter's Candy Shoppe and I've chose one of the sweetest Ever!  Meet  Sugi's Hocus Pocus, one of Heather's newest characters. You can see more of her HERE. I know I usually go for the darker images, like Lady Heather's Curiousities or the Melancholy Moppets, but I gotta say I went head over heels for this adorable gal. So Audrey, our team coordinator, chuckled a bit when I said I was using her for the challenge and gave me a personal bit of a challenge to darken her up. 



Not the easiest ever, but I went for the monotone Copic W's.  I just couldn't add blood, but I think she is a bit spookier this way, don't you?  I added a Jolee's Boutique pumpkin to the one in her hand, after darkening that up a bit with my Copics, too.  And although I don't usually go in for lots of stickers, I hit the mother lode at Michaels, at 50% off and nabbed the haunted house and sentiment stickers that matched my already colored image perfectly.  Cut a frame in the Dp I had already chosen with my Spellbinders Scalloped Labels One and popped the frame to allow for the dimensional house.  I gotta say I totally love the way it turned out.  My teamies have done an amazing job so be sure and visit the Challenge Blog for more inspiration.  There's also the exciting new Confectionary TV which you don't want to miss.  And if you haven't already subscribed to the Lacy Sunshine Magazine, there's still time to get the new holiday issue which will be debuting November 1st HERE (please scroll down). You may purchase single issues as well.

I'm entering this in A Gem of a Challenge Create a Scene, the Outlawz Saturday Paper a la Mode Monochromatic,  Open Minded Crafting Pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns, Sweet Pea Stampers Halloween, Crafting by Designs Boo You Scared Me, Crafting for All Seasons Too Cute to Spook, Scrapper's Delights Monochrome, Stampavie and More Halloween, Bearly Mine Halloween, PunkYouGirl October ATG/Halloween, Eureka Stamps Delightfully Frightful613 Avenue Create ATG, and Ladybug Crafts October Autumn/Halloween.

Friday, October 10, 2014

New Release Aurora 'Hair Tree'


So here's a brief break from Halloween to bring you today's new release from The East Wind.  This beauty is Aurora 'Hair Tree'.  Isn't she just gorgeous?  Kept the card pretty simple to showcase the fabulous image.  New snowflake dies are Oh crap!  I'm having a bout of insomnia, it's 2:00 am, and I can't find the darn things, it's too dark in here.  Sorry.  However, here's my Tip for Top Tip Tuesday.  I've run my die cuts through my Xyron to adhere better to the card stock.  To avoid the adhesive "strings", I've gone around the cuts both inside and out with my fine tip stylus before peeling off the top layer...no strings.   WooHoo!  Sentiment is a peel off.


I've colored her with a mixture of Copics, a silver gel pen and pencils.  Added some Stickles and tiny stars to her gorgeous 'do and a few white feathers to her top.

Here's a better view of the fabulous shine prior to fussy cutting.  There are Glossy accents on her eyes and lips, as well.  There are some beautiful alternative colorings on TheEastWind FB page including an amazing one by Unky herself.  Go check them out.

I'm entering this in the Sweet Stampin' Christmas October Snowflakes Challenge, Nutcrafter's Something New (Stamp and snowflake dies), Scrapper's Delights ATG/Monochrome, C.R.A.F.T. Christmas Challenge, Crafty Little Fairies October Only One DP, Country View October Sparkle and Shine, Mema's Crafts October Tic Tac Toe Challenge using (digital or rubber stamp, pearls or bling, and die cuts or punches), A Random Fan Monochromatic, Deep Ocean Challenge Christmas in October, Top Tip Tuesday Non-Traditional Christmas (see tip above), Crafty Hazelnut's Extra October Christmas ATG, and Crafting from the Heart ATG.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

ASITD Sponsored by Dilly Beans


It's time for a new challenge at A Step in the Dark and this fortnight we're sponsored by Dilly Beans.  some of my fave images are Megan's Sugar Skulls, and with Dia de los Muertos fast approaching, I thought I'd use #384 Sugar Skull with Flowers because his big ol' pompadour totally cracks me up.  As you know, it's the custom to make an ofrenda (altar) for deceased loved ones, but did you know that many people makes altars for their favorite (dead) stars, as well? Although not exactly an altar, I decided to channel Elvis (tell me he doesn't remind you of him!) and make a tag to honor The King.  I've colored the stamp with Copics (after digitally removing his moustache ), Added a die cut crown, used pix from the web (including the records) and layered it all up on a black tag.  Added some cool glittered musical notes and strung Alpha Beads on the ribbon hanger. 

I had the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers I is for Iconic in mind when I made this so of course, I'm entering it there, as well as Left of Center 3 or more layers, and PunkYouGirl ATG with a Halloween Twist.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

TEW Queen of...Zombies?


Decided to do a little practicing on my coloring and chose Lucy Loo 'Queen of Hearts', one of the fab new Alice in Wonderland Stamps from The East Wind.  However, I seem to be stuck in "Zombie Mode" (since we still have a fab FB contest going on) and all of a sudden I couldn't resist skewering Broken Bisque with her scepter.  EEEK!!!!  Spelled out the sentiment with heart and square Alpha Beads, stringing the square ones with ribbon and adding a MS punched heart border.

Of course the stamp doesn't come that way, but you have to admit, Lucy looks pretty evil so it wasn't a stretch. I've doodled the back of Broken Bisque to look like a brain.  HeeHee!  Sure was fun to color up with my Copics with a little extra shading from my Prismacolor pencils.    Hope to see your creation for our FB Zombie contest and don't forget our current Give Thanks/Thanksgiving Challenge through 10/11 on the TEW Challenge Blog.

I'm entering this in the ABC "U" is for Unique Challenge, the Outlawz Friday Coloring Alice in Wonderland Challenge, PunkYouGirl ATG with a Halloween Twist and Left of Center using the LOC theme.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Special Aurora Wings Challenge Event-All Gored Up!


We've a special challenge debuting today at Aurora Wings, just for our "dark fans".  Although our "A Touch of Darkness" Challenge is still going on through October 18th, we thought we'd up the ante, pull out our creepiest selves and get ALL GORED UP


Now's the time to let your inner demons FLY!  Demonic children is one of my favorite horror themes (in movies, and real life LOL) so I couldn't resist making a door hanger using the fabulous new Let Us In and the dark version of Windows to the Soul (with a little help from Ghost Bride and Memento Mori). The majority of the blood spatter is from the Inky Dreams and Prints rubber sets available in the Past Offerings in the Smeared Ink Rubber Club and of course, no gory project is complete without a good dose of the MS Drippy Goo punch.  the signs and edges were chewed up with my Distrezz-it-All.  This would be fabulous for a Girl's Clubhouse or the bedroom door of a girl plagued by mischievious little brothers.  I call it "Fair Warning".



I've use both the characters from Mitzi's fabulous new Let Us In digi.  Both are colored with Copics and I've added a knife to big sis's hand just to get her point across.  LOL

That'll teach little brother not to trespass.  Can't he READ?  Well, maybe not so well now.

And here's the ringleader.. YIKES!  She's careful not to muss her dress but doesn't mind adding a little red to her nails.  She is the Dark Version (DUH!) of Windows to Your Soul    However, I've darkened her up quite a bit more by pulling off the flesh of half her face to expose her true soul and it really, really, REALLY be DARK!  This nastiness was achieved digitally by cropping the images and adding portions of Ghost Bride and Memento Mori.  So there you have it. My teamies and I have enough blood going on to float a yacht.  Do you dare join us?  For the more timid, our regular challenge "A Touch of Darkness" goes on through October 18th.  Perhaps you'd like to work up to total chaos and start there.  And a new FB Contest, Halloween Colors also begins today, no darkness required.  So many choices, so many places to WIN!  Hope to see you all take part.  Can't say we don't LOVE Halloween at Aurora Wings.

I'm adding the to the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers "D" is for Distressing Challenge (on all sorts of levels, wouldn't you say? LOL)  Edna is just horrified!