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Saturday, 6 October 2012

Haloween Challenge

Although I don't normally do much when it comes to Halloween I am taking up the challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More - as you may have guessed that is their theme for this week.  It would have been so rude not to take part this week because I was lucky enough to be chosen for the top spot last week - thanks everyone.

I was tempted recently to try the new clear stamp sets produced by Chocolate Baroque and chose the Batty Owls set, not really for the Haloween stamp particularly but for two really nice owl ones in the same set. Not used them this time but I have incorporated another owl onto the background where I've used paper printed from Essence of Nature CD and overstamped with some Nature Swirls stamps which just goes to prove how well Chocolate Baroque products can be combined using items old and new.  I made masks to produce the effect on the Batty panel using distress inks.


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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous6 October 2012 at 13:32

    Wonderful Halloween card Val. Fab stamping. Love the colour combo. Enjoy your new stamps. Thank you for joining in the ATS&M Challenge.
    Regards Florence x

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  2. Rita6 October 2012 at 14:50

    What a fabulous card I love the way you have brought it all to-gether and the colours are perfect. Thank-You for the kind comments it means so much. Hugs Rita xx

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  3. Nonni6 October 2012 at 15:11

    A beautiful card! Skillful stamping and amazing colors. Thank you so much for joining us again this week at ATS & M!

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  4. chrissy xx6 October 2012 at 15:54

    JUst GORgeous! FABulous colours and I LOve
    this scene.
    Chrissyxx
    I'm not into Halloween much either lol...x

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  5. jackiescrafts6 October 2012 at 18:56

    I don't normally do Halloween either but I do like this card you have made

    Jackie x

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  6. Canonbury creations6 October 2012 at 19:13

    Love your card Val especially the colour combo and all those bats! Thanks for playing along at ATS&M this week :)
    Val x

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  7. Stamps and Paper6 October 2012 at 19:54

    Val what a great Halloween card brilliant colours and love all the bats, great background too

    Anne

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  8. Sue's Crafty Corner6 October 2012 at 23:00

    A gorgeous card Val, I don't normally do Halloween, but just had to buy the set with the Witch (not uesd it yet), I also liked this set too. I love the way the bats are flying across the moon, and the owls you've used make a super background.

    Sue x

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  9. Jill7 October 2012 at 00:10

    Well done on your top addict status for last week. This is a great card too, love the colours.

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  10. Kylie7 October 2012 at 11:00

    Hi Val, your spring card last challenge was beautifully done. I so glad you took up our Halloween Challenge (it was hard for me too). I love your masking and the bats. I must say that owl is my favourite part! Thanks so much for playing along at ATS&M! xx

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  11. Jenny Marples7 October 2012 at 11:07

    Loving the softness of your last three cards Val. You've got this style well and truly mastered, and your composition works every time. Hugs, Buttons x

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  12. Danielle Vincent7 October 2012 at 21:27

    I love those bats flying across the moon and the awesome owls and swirls used in the background. Thanks so much for joining us this week again at Addicted to Stamps and More!

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  13. Unknown7 October 2012 at 21:43

    Great card Val and especially love the owl in the background. Congrats on being Top Addict - well deserved. Thanks on joining in the fun at ATS&M this week.

    Karen x

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  14. Paula (PEP)8 October 2012 at 10:22

    Your batty effect is superb & I love the colours you used - I'm not into Halloween either but it's an interesting stretch of the creative & imaginationary skills. Congratulations on your top spot too.
    Paula (PEP)

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  15. craftimamma8 October 2012 at 21:36

    This is brilliant Val. I don't actually 'do' Halloween at home but I do love it. I love the imagery and you have made a fabulous card with these stamps both old and new. I do like those bats and that's great masking for that huge moon.

    Hugs
    Lesley XX

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  16. Anonymous10 October 2012 at 19:11

    Fabulous card, once again you have proven what an amazing crafter you are with this beautiful card. Thanks once agin for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More and good luck.

    Marie

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