Happy Halloween…
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! I know that I have mentioned this before, but I am just throwing it out there again {mostly just as a way to get this post jump started-to be honest}…I am not the biggest fan of Halloween. I don’t have any particular reason why; it’s just never been something that I loved. What’s funny is that can’t remember ever having a bad Halloween. I always had fun costumes. My favorite from when I was young is a Care Bear. I am sure you all recall the plastic costumes with the plastic masks. I don’t know why, but I just loved that one! When I was in middle school, one of my friends and I dressed up as Siamese twin aliens {yes people, seriously!}. Her mom made our costume, which was basically a gigantic jumpsuit so that we could both fit in it. We decorated it with paint pen and sparkly stuff. We then painted our faces and put on antennae. It was a riot. Where am I going with this? I dunno. Anyways, nowadays I am not the biggest fan of all the hoopla that is associated with Halloween. HOWEVER…I do love all things Halloween when it comes to paper crafting! So, that being said, here is my ABC Friday project…
The top…
The bottom…
Frankie detail…
This project all started out with the thought, or should I say question, “What in the world am I going to do for ABC Friday?” Right then I saw my Stamp A Sweet Impression Trick Or Sweet set. Ok, “easy enough, something with candy and this cute image,” I thought. Then I dove through my alterables, and dove and dove… Finally, I found this clear acetate box from www.clearbags.com. I created the top and bottom from Only Orange cardstock that I had run through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. The black ruffled edges are May Arts ribbon that I attached to the inside of the top and bottom with red line tape. I used the same ribbon on the top to create the loop and bow. As for the main image, I popped lil’ Frankie up on dimensionals and topped him off with a red rhinestone. I filled the box with Lindt chocolates with black wrappers…perfect for this project. It is taking every ounce of will power not to dive into those chocolates. I am doing well on my diet and exercise plan, so I have to just keep thinking “just say no.” So far I am down 7.5 pounds. I love the fact that I now have a scale that measures 1/2 pounds, too!! LOL. Ok, this is getting to be a long post, so I am signing off. See you tomorrow with another Sketch For You To Try along with a brand spankin’ new Designer of the Month.
I am with you on the not into Halloween thing, I’m not either! You however, at least create awesome things for it! I don’t do anything except scrapbook a page ever year (and my worst page to scrapbook!)
Super cute project Jen!!! Hope your daughter has fun trick or treating!!
Congrats on the weightloss!!!
This is super cute Jen!! Love it!!
Yummy-licious!!! What a cute cute project!
This is so cute - love the embossed lid and that fun fun ribbon!! Congrats on the 7.5 pounds - that’s awesome!!
hugs, Jami
Super cute Jen and congrats on the will power and weight loss! Keep up the good work!
This is SO cute! I love the embossed lid, and the ribbon is fantastic! Have a fun Halloween!
Congrats on the weight loss!
Love your project, Jen! Happy Halloween and congrats on the weight loss!!
This is too cute! And congrats on the weight loss!
Your treat holder is so cute! Love the Swiss Dots embossing.
congratulations on the 7.5 pounds…that’s awesome!!! and cute project
SUPER super cute! Love it!!
And I think I found your 7.5 pounds LOL
Jen, this is adorable! I love the polka dot box and the ribbon is yummy! A perfect backdrop for the cuppie monster!
So cute! I love the ribbon, the cb ef, and the black fringe on the bottom. Great detail. I used to love Halloween. It was one of my favorite holidays. But then my kids grew up and now its kinda sad. I just loved making/creating their costumes every year and taking them to all the halloween parties. Now, its pretty much just another day. So I understand why you may not like the holiday.