Friday, October 28, 2011

Merry Halloween! A Fall Blog Hop with Creative Charms


Happy Friday and welcome to the Creative Charms Fall Blog Hop!  The hop officially begins at 9 a.m. so if you are reading this on the early morning email feed, please stop back a little later this morning to follow the hop.  The hop begins on the Creative Charms Blog and there are just ten stops so it won't take too long to get around and see all of the projects.


The grand prize giveaway is November's Kit of the Month and Deal of the Month from Creative Charms. Plus, throughout the weekend, Midori will go to one or another of the blogs on the hop, randomly pick a comment and that person will win a prize. She has tons of prize kits made up just for this weekend. So be sure to leave a post on every blog you visit. All prizes will be announced on Tuesday, November 1st. To win the grand prize, leave a comment on Midori's blog to be entered.

Here is the complete list of blogs in the hop - in case you get lost along the way.
 So, enough about the logistics, let's get on to my project for today!


Did you know that people used to say "Merry Halloween?"  It sounds funny to modern ears, but there are vintage images that use this greeting.  I love vintage images and it's been a while since I have used any for a project.  One of my "go-to" sources for great vintage images is Twisted Papers.  They have all sorts of wonderful things (over 7,000 images) and I could spend hours just looking through the categories.  While I was looking at Halloween images, I noticed several "Merry Halloween" cards.

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I'd make a few simple cards and enhance them with some Creative Charms vintage items.  Using vintage images is fast and easy.  I just selected some images that I liked and downloaded them.  The images are jpegs so after downloading you can edit them in your favorite photo editing program and also make any adjustments to size that you need for your project.  Most individual images at Twisted Papers are 99 cents but they have a terrific deal on a monthly subscription which allows you to download up to 500 images in a month for only $24.95 - about a nickel an image!  The subscription does not renew automatically. 


I printed out three images on letter size matte photo paper.  I sized them at 5 1/4 inches tall and kept the aspect ratio locked so they would stay in the proper proportion.  The images were a little narrow for a standard A2 card.  To make things fit neatly I either added a strip of paper, matted the image or added trim along the side of the image.  For the first two cards, I wanted to add some velvet ric rac ribbon so I placed a piece of Scor-Tape in the center of the the contrasting strip of paper and then placed the ribbon on the adhesive.


On this card, I used a brown card base and black velvet ribbon on the orange pearl shimmer cardstock strip.  I aligned the ribbon and then trimmed it at the ends.  The Scor-Tape is a strong adhesive and holds the ribbon neatly with none of the marks that you might get with a liquid adhesive.


On the second card, I layered the printed image on a piece of 5 1/4 x 4 inch piece pf the same orange pearl cardstock.  This time I added brown velvet ric rac ribbon to the strip and used a black card base.


There is something about the zig zags in ric rac that seems "Halloweeny" and the velvet adds some fun texture to the cards. 


The finishing touch for each of these cards was the addition of three small gem stickers along the ric rac ribbon.


For the third card, I used a brown card base and aligned the image with the right side of the card front.   Then I added some vintage trim that I found at a rummage sale.  I think it is actually the edging strip that is used for upholstery.  I thought the curves in the trim worked well with the curves in the font used on the card.


The finishing touch is a vintage velvet poppy, another all-time favorite Creative Charms item.  I replaced the pearl brad in the center with a vintage marble brad in amber.


In no time at all I had three cards finished - they may even get delivered in time for Halloween!

If you are interested in vintage images, be sure to check out Twisted Papers - they have over 1,000 Christmas images and can be used with your Creative Charms items for easy and elegant cards.

My Giveaway -
Thanks for visiting - I have a small prize that I will give to one person who leaves a comment on this post.   I'll send some velvet ric rac, velvet poppies and a few other goodies to use for a vintage card.  All you have to do is tell me which card of the three is your favorite - easy peasy!

The next stop on the hop is Arlene's blog.

Have fun hopping!  Remember, to qualify for the prizes throughout the weekend you need to leave comments on each designer's blog hop posting.  Prizes will be announced on Tuesday, November 1st.

Oh, by the way....


...it did snow here last night!


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65 comments:

  1. hi, you have so many resources that you are aware of, thanks
    for sharing.
    My favorite card is the of one the with the moon and the cat on the
    fence.
    Dawn RI

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  2. YIKES, snow!!!! Oh my. Frost on the pumpkins! Where has this year gone?? Anywho...my favorite card is the pumpkin-headed scarecrow. I appreciate the referral to Twisted Papers, their images are fabulous. I'm going over to shop in a minute. And of course, Creative Charms add so much zing to any card. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Diane. Whenever I go to crops or classes, your name inevitably comes up as "I saw on Capadia that you can ....." You're quite a star!!

    Merry Halloween to you and yours.

    Fondly,
    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  3. all three of your cards are great, but my favorite is the one with the cat on the fence. tfs.

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  4. Hi Diane!

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful projects! My favorite is the pumpkin head scarecrow - he is too cute!

    I have been a follower of your blog for some time now and it i fantastic each and every time I visit!

    Thanks again for sharing!
    Sandra :o)
    http://scrappinmomof1.blogspot.com

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  5. "Easy Peasy" you say! I think not, all of your cards are awesome! But since I have no choice but to choose just one I would say the the card with the kitty inside the pumpkin is my fav! Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful talent and knowledge with us! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Miranda :)
    http://www.nanasscrapspot.com
    miranda at nanas scrap spot dot com

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  6. All cards are fab but my fave is the kitty coming out of the pumpkin. We also had some snow here in Buffalo..it was frosty this morning as well...thanks for the inspiration..:)

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  7. I am always so amazed at what you do with so little. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Cathy R.

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  8. Love those vintage images! They make such great Halloween cards.

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  9. Oh my goodness your cards are fab!! What a wonderful job. Tfs
    Hugs,Jen

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  10. Ekkk snow!!! Dont say the "s" word :s I love the last card. Its my all time favorite!!!

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  11. Love the vintage images! These are great! :)

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  12. Yay, Merry Halloween! I have been a follower, I love blog hops! Such great blog finds when I join the hops. Such beautiful projects - Fangtabulous giveaway. Thank you. You have inspired, inspired! :)
    www.inspired-by-scrapping.blogspot.com
    I really, really love those vintage images of Halloween. They ROCK!

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  13. SNOW - NO!!! I think we will have some in Maine this weekend..:( I love these vintage projects, but the kitty in the pumpkin is my favorite!!! I'm so inspired to try some vintage cards!!!

    Patti Ross
    rossfam@wildblue.net
    www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

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  14. Merry Halloween to you!!!! I can not express how dearly I adore these cards!!!!! I love antiques in my home and vintage in my scrapbook page designs and cards!!! Thank you soooo very much for all the wonderful cards and products you have shown!!! I will be going to the Twisted Paper site you recommend --I didnt even know it existed!!! And I will be looking for the Scor-Tape b/c I too love ribbon and ric rac and flowers and the like!!! I am a new subscriber to your blog and so happy to have found you!!! Again thank you and Merry Halloween indeed!! Sue Watson

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  15. I'm hoping not to see snow until after Halloween! My fav orite card is the cat in the pumpkin. Thanks for the link to the vintage clip-art.

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  16. While all three cards are cute, I like the cat on the fence card best. Something about it just appeals to me.
    KarenV

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  17. My favorite card was the pumpkin with the kitten sitting in it. I think it's adorable.
    Thanks for sharing the picture of the snow. I miss that.
    Sherry
    www.needingJesusdaily@hotmail.com

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  18. I love the jack-o-lantern/kitten card. I am already a daily blog followeer. Keep up the good work.

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  19. You didn't get very much snow. Had 12 inches here in Colorado and it broke many tree limbs. Diane I love you blog -- still my very favorite!

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  20. I like both of the black cat cards, but I think I like the cat in the jack-o-lantern the best of all. Your cards are very nice. Thanks for the chance to win.
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

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  21. These are very cool! My favorite it the kitty in the pumpkin. I never heard of Merry Halloween, it sounds strange! Snow! Wow! We are still in the high 90 here in AZ!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  22. It's snowing here in Canada now! I am a follower of your blog and interesting info./history of the saying. I love all those cards. The Black cat in the pumpkin is my fave! Merry Halloween!
    Michelle
    ScrapbookingSOS.blogspot.com

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  23. Thanks for all the great ideas, photos etc that you share with us. I am a follower and truly love receiving emails every day to see what you have to share with us.

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  24. I like all three of your cards but my favourite is the cat in the pumpkin - it's very cute. thanks for sharing these lovely cards :)

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  25. Wow, these turned out great. If I had to say one is a favorite, I would choose the one with the kitty in the jack o lantern. I also like the scarecrow. TFS.

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  26. I go to your blog daily, Diane, and love what I see!! I would LOVE to be the winner of the velvet ribbon, etc.! I have a darling granddaughter and it would look beautiful in her scrapbook!!!

    Jeannette Butler
    jjbchef at juno dot com

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  27. I love the cat on the fence card the best. These Vintage images are fabulous!

    I also became a follower today.

    rpcrafter at gmail dot com

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  28. wow Supper cute. love all three of your cards the colors are so very vibrant. Love the papers and my fav. is the kitty inside the pumpkin. you have done such a great job. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win,
    www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com

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  29. Great cards. I think I may have one of these images that you use. Thanks for the blog hop. I follow you and have for some time now. I love the picture with the snow. Thanks for a chance to win. I love these emblishments and need to get me some......
    Visit my small blog sometime.
    Blog: http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  30. Those are lovely cards. I picked up some Tim Holtz vintage paper and have been trying to come up with a way to use it as you don't want to overpower the pictures with embellishments. You have found a great balance on these cards. TFS and thanks for the opportunity to win some prizes.

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  31. Love your vintage cards and how you transformed them with the Creative Charms! Hate seeing the snow. I am from Pittsburgh and it is coming my way tomorrow night :( ~Amy

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  32. Love your work! I really like the ric rac with the gems. So cute!

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  33. My favorite is the black cat in the pumpkin - I love cats! Thanks for the tip on Twisted Papers, and Merry Halloween!!

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  34. My favorite is the cat sitting in the pumpkin. The velvet poppy was just the right added touch! As always I thoroughly enjoy your blog and today was no exception! Thanks for sharing.
    MCF's Mimi

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  35. Your cards are so great! I love the black cat with the pumpkin! Great job!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  36. Love the use of the vintage images. Gives me some ideas for re-using fronts of cards I have received for various occasions. As for snow - none here yet but we're slated for 10"-15" by tomorrow night (in the Pocono Mtns of PA)!

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  37. Adorable cards! I love the kitty in the pumpkin

    iluvkatie74atyahoodotcom

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  38. I was loving the post til I saw the snow,lol. My favorite card is the one with the scarecrow pumpkin. great cards all though,
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  39. I'd have to say my favorite card is the pumpkin head. To me it has the most vintage look.. and I LOVE vintage :) I'm already a follower and enjoy everything you do.

    Carrol
    asuno1 at msn dot com

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  40. These are just gorgeous!! My fav is the last one with the Poppy flower! Love it!
    ♥ Laura ♥
    tweetyb@satx.rr.com
    http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  41. Love those vintage images! TFS!


    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  42. I love how you go step by step to show how to make these! They are spoky ggod cards! TFS CalyAnn(follow)

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  43. I love these vintage cards.Thank you for the info on downloading them. What fun this is to take them and add embellishments. I think this is just a fantastic idea when time is short. I greatly appreciate you sharing with us. I look forward to following more of your great ideas!

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  44. Diane,

    You never cease to amaze me. I love it!

    Carol

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  45. Such cute vintage cards, Diane! I love the irony of the spooky pumpkin scarecrow with the sweet sentiment of Merry Halloween. I enjoy your snow adventures, from South Texas, where we don't get much if any!

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  46. WoWzers what Fabulous cards ,So bright and real looking! You did a super job on these.
    Thank-you love for sharing your creative talent with us~
    Scrappingmamma~ ustoleit@comcast.net

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  47. Being a cat lover, I had a difficult decision. I chose the cat on the fence because that velvet black rickrack made me think of petting that cat. Besides I love the touch of bling.

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  48. I love Halloween and I adore vintage so your projects rock. I also like your blog and will be back to see what you are up to. TFS :)

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  49. AWESOME.....AGAIN. I love the "old style" Halloween pictures. Plus what you did with them. Thanks for the tip for the TWISTED PAPERS, can't wait to go to the sight and check it out.

    THANKS.
    SHELLY A

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  50. Great vintage cards--my favorite is the kitty in the pumpkin.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  51. what fun cards! love the 'history lesson' too, that was so fun to read about! My fave is definitely the cat in the pumpkin!

    Becca
    beccahenrie at gmail dot com

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  52. Oh, I have been dying to get some of those gorgeous velvet poppies so thanks for the chance to win! I honestly cannot decide which card is my favorite! The images I like best are the first and the third, but I like the embellishments on the middle one the best. I love those images and can't wait to go check out their site. Already a fan of CC. Their stuff is just the best and they are a great company to work with.


    Be sure to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  53. Love that little cat sitting in the pumpkin. Iris

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  54. Your cards are beautiful. Love the merry halloween!! My favorite card is the the kitty in the pumpkin. Love the vibrant colors.

    Beth
    Mytimetoplay.blogspot.com

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  55. Love your spooktacular cards! LOL

    Great colors and images.

    :) Gale

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  56. These are all wonderful! My favorite is the cat in the pumpkin, cute!!

    Thanks,
    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  57. Love your ideas - especially the lantern! And kudos or your patience assembling the haunted mansion and castle!

    Love your stuff!

    lisa.rea at kbmg.com

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  58. Merry Halloween does sound odd. Very cool cards. So sorry for the snow. About 1 snow a year is all I want and certainly not near Halloween!

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  59. I love the cat in the pumpkin card. Just so cute. Your ideas are amazing. TFS
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

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  60. I am a follower;I love blog hops! Such beautiful projects! I love those vintage images of Halloween. They are fantastic!!

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  61. I love vintage and all of your cards are great! I think my fav is the one with the black cat and vintage poppie! So fun! I am a long-time follower of your blog. Melanie
    http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

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  62. Very sweet cards...love the vintage feeling on it and the images!

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  63. I love the vintage halloween postcards, great to see them embellished for cards. My favorite is the kitty in the pumpkin. I love the textrues on it, and the innocent looking kitty face =) Happy Halloween! Thank you for sharing and a chance to win.

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  64. I love all of your cards and everything that you share with us! If I have to pick a favorite one it would be the cat in the pumpkin!

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