WINNERS LIST for SSC's HAUNTED HALLOW HOP

We at Simply Scrapping Crafts would like to thank you for making our very first Blog Hop such a smashing success! We had so much fun creating our projects for you and hope that they inspire you to create ones of your own and share them with us!

As you know, we had some prizes "hidden" on certain blogs. Without further adieu, here is our master winners list:
Barb's Boys...prize hidden on Deb's blog
Julie M....prize hidden on Georgia's blog
Lisa (Purple Place) AND Trina...there were 2 prizes hidden on Theresa's blog
Andrea6760...prize hidden on Rona's blog
Helen...prize hidden on Amy's blog
Terry G (T)...prize hidden on Emily's blog
Denise...prize hidden on Clare's blog
Roxann...prize hidden on Pryn's blog

Again, we would like to thank you for your participation and look forward to bringing you many more hops in the future :) Please do not be a stranger and stop back anytime you would like! We would love to have you :)

You ALL ROCK and I am so blessed to have you each in my life!!! I look forward to getting to know each of you better via posts and comments. I would love to stop by your blog as well! Please leave your addy on this post and I promise to stop by follow and leave you some love!

SSC HAUNTED HALLOW HOP...

Welcome to Simply Scrapping Crafts First Annual Haunted Hallow Hop! We have quite a line-up for you today filled with lots of tricks and treats! Now what would trick or treating be without candy? Eye candy that is! Our DT has been busy at work in Dr. Jekyll's lab creating just the right formula to inspire your hauntingly sweet projects this year. Be sure to comment all of the blogs along the way because we have "hidden" some extra special treats along the way. There is no way to tell where we have them stashed, so be sure not to miss out! Some of our hop hosts are giving an extra entry for becoming a follower. Who doesn't appreciate more chances to win right? All winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 via the DT blogs and also in the hop room at SSC, which can easily be accessed here . You have until 11:59PM EST tonight, October 16, 2010 to comment for your chance to win. All you need to do is click on each link and leave a comment as you hop along to the end of the list. Are you ready for a frightfully wicked Haunted Hallow Hop? Let's get to hoppin'!
Deb
Maureen
Georgia
Theresa
Nikki
Rona
Colleen
Amy
Emily
Clare
Pryn -----YOU ARE HERE

PAPER TOWEL ROLL TREAT PILLOW BOXES:


Close up shots:

Button & Floss Spider:

Ippity Pumpkins:

Frankie :)

TUTORIAL:

You can also make these cute little treat boxes with toilet paper rolls too!

STEP 1: Get an empty paper towel roll (or TP roll)

STEP 2: Flatten it with a bone folder for a crisp edge.

STEP 3: Measure out the size of your pillow boxes (not necessary with TP rolls). The roll is used was 11 inches long. I got two 3 3/4" boxes and 1 3 1/2" box out of my roll.

STEP 4: Add a strong adhesive to one side of the roll.

STEP 5: Carefully line up paper, adhere. Next add adhesive to the other side of the roll and wrap the paper around. Secure with adhesive.

STEP 6: Push in one end of the roll. Use your fingers to squeeze the fold a little better so it stays.

STEP 7: Repeat step 6 with the other side of the pinched fold. It will look like this:

STEP 8: Fill with desired items.

STEP 9: Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the box and decorate accordingly.

If you sign up to be a follower, you will get an extra ballot for the random prize draw :) You have reached the end of our very first hop. Hope you are all had fun adn are inspired to get those Halloween projects done! Thank you ALL for stopping by :)

See you back at the party room :

http://simplyscrapping.ning.com/group/sscsfirstannualhauntedbloghop

HUGS!!!

Stitch & Stamp Tutorial with IPPITY :)

Finally it is Thursday...such a tough week this time around. I am looking forward to the weekend because I am in need of some serious crafting time. Both for deadlines and for my mental health...lol ;) Please keep your fingers crossed that I do not get called in to work on Saturday. My feet are screaming already and while extra money is always needed (especially in the colder months/winter with Mike's one job being seasonal), I really appreciate the time off. That double edge sword sort of things (did I get that right...sounds strange). Anyway...enough chatty and let's get on with the tutorial!

This technique can be as tedious as you allow it to be, but the end result is just amazing. I was soooo happy with the image I chose (can you say IPPITY? Yummy!) and how it turned out. I have so much embroidery floss and I am thinking I may actually be able to out a dent in it now that I know I will use this stamp & stitch again and again. The downside is that I am now looking at stamps in a different way....yes, this means I have rationalized some more "need" for purchasing...tee hee ;)

"Life Is Too Short To Be Anything But Happy" (isn't that the truth?):


Supplies Used:
Card: made with scrap cardstock
Cardstock: Neenah
Patterned Paper: Rouge de Garance (Sandylion)
Buttons: Autumn Leaves
Embroidery Thread: DMC
Stamps: Quotes a'la Happy set (Ippity)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Broken China Distress Ink (Ranger)
Ribbon: Michael's
Other: Pop Dots; Copic Markers (Y17, Y15, Y13, YR09, YR07, YR04)

"Stamp & Stitch Technique" Tutorial:

STEP 1: Stamp your image.

STEP 2: Take a piercing tool or pin and pierce your pattern where you wish to add thread.

STEP 3: Sew the parts of your stamp you wish to highlight.

STEP 4: Be careful not to pull too hard as to tear your paper. Here is a close up of the running stitch that I used. Secure any loose thread on the back of your image with a tiny knot or a little tape.

STEP 5: Color and/or embellish your newly sewn stamped image as desired.

Some things to remember:
*Use a self healing mat or old mouse pad underneath your stamped image when piercing. This will save your table, lap or splat mats from any damage.

*Use a thimble when stitching or be very aware of where your needle will be entering the paper. If you get drops of blood on your image you may have to start over (yes...this is from experience).

*This can be done while watching TV or talking on the phone (exclude texting or there will be needle marks in your phone). Please see the tip above for safety reasons ;)

*The shorter the length of your embroidery thread, the less tangles you will get.

*Pulling the thread through the pierced hole too quickly will result in the paper tearing. Again, you may end up having to start over. Take your time :)

Close Up of stitched image:

We have been without sun here in Pittsburgh for the last 3 days and it has rained. Looking at this sun really lifts my spirits :) Thankfully we have been blessed with GORGEOUS weather today. I am working 11 hours today, but I can at least enjoy it through the window :) Hope you are having a beautiful day as well cyber friends!!! Hugs all around!!!!

CAS Fall...

this was for a challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts for the Stamp & Scrap Group that I co-lead with my awesome friend and Sistah, Rona (who happens to be an Ippity Chick...look on the right side of my blog and scroll down a little and you will find a blinkie. If you click on it, you will go right to her web store). I nice simple one....design a card, layout or project that has a Clean & Simple design with a fall theme. I broke out my foam stamps and acrylic paint for this one. I had forgotten how much I enjoy my foam stamps and being covered in paint :) I also forgot how much I dislike when it gets on the dog....my loving little piece of Velcro...I do not know what I would do without him :)

Fall is definitely upon is here in Pittsburgh. It is cold and rainy with no sunshine. The beautiful fall weather will be here later in the week. I cannot wait! I love the inspiration that fall brings...the gorgeous colors, the crisp air, the vibrant spirits...ahhh...I absolutely LOVE it!!!

"Fall":


Supplies Used:
Card: Made from cardstock
Cardstock: Stampin' Up!
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up!
Punches: Leaf and Branch (Stampin' Up!)
Pearl: Basic Grey
Foam Stamps: Jersey lower case font (Making Memories)
Acrylic Paint: Making Memories
Other: Exacto knife; Copic Marker (YG97 to color the pearl)

Close up details:


The pearl was cream colored and stood out like a sore thumb, so I colored it with a Copic marker to help it blend in more. The outside edging of the mats and the card it self were done with a foam brush and acrylic paint. I used an exacto knife to cut a bit of the letter F out so that I could tuck the adorable leaf paper behind it.

Hope you are all having a fabulous start to the season wherever you live and whatever it may be :)