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Sunday, 27 April 2014

Happy Halloween!

Yes, I have made a Halloween card in April!  My entire family think that I am completely mad and perhaps they're right, but the minute I saw the sketch designed by Chrissie for the new challenge at Less is More I remembered some cards that I had seen on Pinterest and decided to have a go at making one myself.


I made a mask and created the moon using distress inks, it took a couple of attempts and it's still not perfect.  The bat and tree are from the Clearly Besotted Fright Night stamp and die set along with the sentiment.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - No Designer Paper
Paper Crafting Challenges #8 - No Patterned Paper
That's Crafty Challenge - Black & White with a Splash
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Keep in Clean and Simple
Less is More Challenge Week 169 - Sketch

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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40 comments:

  1. I don't think you are mad at all. I was looking at stamps the other day and thought I need to get started on Halloween and Fall cards. This is so very pretty, Pauline. Love the coloring of the moon. Great card.

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  2. Hey, no worries Pauline, all crafters are a little bit mad! Your card is stunning and you are so organised ... good excuse! Hugs x

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  3. Love it - and at least you'll be organised :-) xx

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  4. Great card Pauline, you're ready for Halloween;) No problem with making cards for Halloween in April, I just make cards for Christmas all year long, doesn't matter as long you enjoy making it.
    Hugs from the Netherlands, liefs Hanny♥, http://tierelantijntjes.blogspot.nl

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  5. Well at least you are up on most of us for Halloween cards Pauline :)
    Great card.
    Sue x

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  6. Great card. I agree it's never too early to create a card for any event. I have to do it when I have an idea otherwise I'm likely to forget it!
    Elaine

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  7. What a brilliant interpretation of the sketch Pauline!
    Love this one!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Less is More

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  8. Halloween, like Christmas, should be more than once a year. Lovely card.

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  9. This is wonderful Pauline, such a great use of the sketch and I love the coloured circle.
    Sue xx

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  10. Crazy, yes, mad No....a great card and love the moon..xx

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  11. Great job with the sketch. This is simply wonderful.

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  12. Definitely MAD - Marvelous And Delightful. Such a fabulous card Pauline. Love the moon and super dies xx

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  13. You are not mad at all dearie.Bless you.Love your CAS card.Hope you've had a nice weekend.Hugs Debbie x

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  14. I love this Pauline - its perfect - Halloween may be a long way off but strike whilst the iron is hot xx Hugs rachel xx

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  15. I absolutely love Halloween and your card in particular. Your moon is gorgeous Pauline, love the diecuts, too! Hugs, Ira x
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  16. Love this card Pauline and your post made me smile. Super fun card. xx Flora

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  17. Pauline you completely threw me for a moment when I saw this card had to stop and think lol. Beautiful card just love the image and your colouring is superb. Will post your soap tomorrow. Love Alison xxx

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  18. Great card Pauline, love it! Good to be prepared hun.

    Donna x

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  19. Wow, this is brilliant, love it!
    Helen x

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  20. Gorgeous card Pauline, very striking x Susan x

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  21. This is really lovely Pauline huggles Sue xx

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  22. I did think it was unlike you but hey we are already doing Christmas cards!!!

    Its beautiful Pauline, I love your moon.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  23. Love your card, mad or not!

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  24. LOVE this, Pauline! And I don't think you are mad - I think you are smart! (but then, who am I? LOL) - seriously, a delightful Halloweenie card, with wonderful use of dimension and color! Love it! hugs, de

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  25. Wow, your card is fantastic.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  26. What a brilliant idea for the sketch and its fabulous too.
    luv
    Debby

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  27. This is a great Halloween card. The design is absolutely wonderful and I LOVE that circle! The colors are great. Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog! :)

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  28. Wow! This is awesome! Love the coloring and the beautiful details.
    What a wonderful project, all of the details are stunning!It's very inspiring.

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  29. Pauline this is gorgeous, don't think you're made at all - but I never know what to do with Halloween cards lol!
    Thank you for your LIM entry this week
    Anne
    Less is More Designer

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  30. I did think you had gone mad, Halloween in April! Stunning card and a perfect take on the challenge. I have just done something similar with birds instead of bats. Have been practising with my distress inks! Michelle x

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  31. Many of us make Christmas cards all year round, so why not a Halloween card in April:) I must admit I enjoy making Christmas cards more now than in December, there are lots of other things to prepare for then. The layout is PERFECT for the scene you've created!

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  32. Beautiful Halloween card Pauline. I love the masked moon the colours are gorgeous.

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  33. Love your card Pauline - its gorgeous. I don't think you're mad at all and I think its great to make Halloween cards when the inspiration strikes.

    Jocelyn x

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  34. Sounds perfectly normal to me LOL It's a fab card - thanks for entering it into the That's Crafty! challenge - and good luck in the draw.

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  35. Love your use of distressing inks on this card Pauline it's a lovely Halloween card
    bettyxxx

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  36. Absolutely love this, such a brilliant design, stamps and background.
    Rebecca.

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  37. Wow, this card is gorgeous. I am a sucker for CAS cards and this I would love to CASE.
    Thank you for playing with us this week at Sweet Stampin'. Hope you will join us again soon.
    Pia xx

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  38. I love the wonderful blending that you have going on on this card. Thanks for playing along with us over at Paper Crafting Challenges. Be sure to subscribe to our posts by email to receive all of our crafty inspiration posts, winners posts, and new challenges all delivered right into your inbox.

    Justin
    challenges.papercraftingmagic.com

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  39. A little hello! We hope that you are inspired to join us again - Come check out the NEW challenge posted today at Paper Crafting Challenges, and a chance for a Studio Calico Kit, WOW!!!! --- I hope to see you there!

    Remember you have 2 weeks ---And best of luck!
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    ----Remember to sign up for E-mail notifications for your updates on challenges and winner posts!

    -Hugz Kimberly

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