Happy Thursday! I've got some exciting news to share with you today!! I'm sure you've heard about Taylor's exciting new venture...her very own line of stamps: Stamp a Sweet Impression (SASI)! Well, it is my privilege and honor to be a part of her Baker's Dozen Rotating Design Team!!
There will be three new sets debuting tomorrow: Sweet Celebration, Frightful Night, & Trick or Sweet...all deeply etched unmounted stamps (they come on EZ mount cling cushion). Not only are the stamps super cute...but the way they are packaged are FANTASTIC!! Check out Taylor's blog today for more info on that!!!
The first "sneak peek" I'm sharing today is a card I made with the Frightful Night set (all stamps are available exclusively at Taylored Expressions). I stamped the "Boo!" stamp on the door of the house...which I cut around three sides so that it would open just like a door would. I then placed the ghost (that I stamped, cut out, & added Frosted Lace Stickles to) so that he was "peeking" out of the door.
The house is mounted on a black partial circle using 1/16" Foam Tape. I also stitched along the bottom to sort of ground the sentiment.
Here's a card I made using the Trick or Sweet set...
I stamped the image using Memento Black ink and colored with Copics. I couldn't resist adding some Lavender Stickles to the cape...it was just begging to be made sparkly!! LOL!
All of the Prism cardstock, patterned paper, brads, & ribbons that I used are all part of Halloween Key Ingredients kit! There even is a container of matching glitter included!!!
Make sure to check out Taylor's blog for a complete list of the Baker's Dozen Rotating Design Team members (the Senior Design Team was announced yesterday)!! Also...don't forget to check back tomorrow...I will have another project to show you using the Sweet Celebration set and ALL THREE of these new sets will be available for purchase!!
Have a wonderful day!! ~Laurie
Recipe (first card) Stamps: Frightful Night Paper: Shimmery White c.s., Neenah Solar White c.s., Black Prism c.s. and patterned paper (included in Halloween Key ingredients kit) Ink: Black Memento ink, Versamark Other: White e.p., Black e.p., Scallop border punch, Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Paper piercer, Word Window punch, Copics, Fibers, Frosted Lace Stickles, Foam mounting tape, Brads and Black grosgrain ribbon (both included in Halloween Key ingredients kit)
Recipe (second card) Stamps: Trick or Sweet Paper: Neenah Solar White c.s., Purple Prism c.s. and patterned paper (both from Halloween Key ingredients kit) Ink: Black Memento ink, Versamark Other: Black e.p., Nestabilities, Flower punch (Stampin' Up!), Lavender Stickles, Copics, Corner Rounder, Polka dot ribbon and Brads (both included in Halloween Key ingredients kit)
Another great pair of cards...love the peeking ghost!
Posted by: Terri | September 04, 2008 at 09:21 AM
These are great! I really love the fun green and white polka dot paper as the backdrop to the haunted house! Great choices!!
Posted by: Jingle | September 04, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Adorable cards, Laurie -- looks like we were both on the same green dotted paper & house wavelength! Love those fibers & peek-a-boo ghost! Super cute sparkly witch -- love the purple!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 04, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Way Cute Laurie!! Thanks for sharing these cute stamps created by Taylor!!
hugs,
Jen
Posted by: jen | September 04, 2008 at 09:42 AM
What great cards! Love the ghost peeking out from behind the door, plus the 3/4 circle looks great in the BG... TFS!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | September 04, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Wow, that house card looks absolutely fantastic! Love the opening door, the peeking ghost and the half circle you put under your image! Those polka dots are a great addition, too!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | September 04, 2008 at 10:00 AM
OH Laurie! The ghostie coming out of the open door - YIKES - I LOVE IT! And the grren polka dot BG - So cool! Love your little witch too - the lavendar stickles and two little punched flowers amke her so *girly* - LOL!
Posted by: Jami | September 04, 2008 at 10:06 AM
that lil' ghost is just too cute poppin' out of the door!! great card!
Posted by: jen del muro | September 04, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Congrats on the design team! Adorable cards for Halloween. I love the fibers you used!
Posted by: Tiffany | September 04, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Laurie, these are beyond cute! Whatever a step above cute is... these are it! lol. Love how you cut open the door of the house and put the ghost inside...totally never would have thought of that myself! Love it!
Posted by: Taylor | September 04, 2008 at 11:00 AM
OMGosh how cute!! I love the little ghost in the door!!
Posted by: Ana | September 04, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Adorable cards, Laurie! Congratulations!
Posted by: Niki Estes | September 04, 2008 at 11:39 AM
I love, love, LOVE the ghost popping out the door, Laurie! How CLEVER and CUTE is that!!!!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | September 04, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Oh my goodness, Laurie. . .these are ADORABLE! I LOVE that ghost peeking out of the door! How awesome!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | September 04, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Hi Laurie,
Congratulations on being picked for Baker's Dozen Rotating Design Team. I love both of your cards. They are the cutest ever! I can't wait to see what you come up with next. Keep em coming!!
Posted by: Janet Davis(alanasnana) | September 04, 2008 at 01:58 PM
OMGOSH! The little ghost peaking out of the door is just too cute for words! Your projects always WOW me Laurie!
Posted by: hb.carol | September 04, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Cute cards!
Posted by: Ashley | September 04, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Laurie, Both cards are so cute, LOVE the fun designs and awesome colors.
Hugs, Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | September 04, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Love your Halloween cards!! Your coloring is impeccable!
Posted by: Lorelie | September 04, 2008 at 05:18 PM
These are both just darling Laurie!!! I love that *boo* house with the green/black combo and the fibers!! Too cute!! And that little cupcake is just the sweetest!! Awesome!!
Posted by: Tosh | September 04, 2008 at 05:23 PM
wow! totally adore the open door with ghost peeking through! looks like you & Taylor both thought of the circle behind the house & you & Sharon used the same concept! great minds...
Posted by: Donna Baker | September 04, 2008 at 06:19 PM
both cards are just adorable!
Posted by: Catherine | September 04, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Congratulations on joining Taylor's team, Laurie!! Your cards are totally adorable, and I love them both!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 04, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Both of these cards are absolutely amazing Laurie! :D I love the ghost popping out of the door! So cute! Yay! I am so glad that I get to be on a dt with you! Your talent is overwhelming (in a good way)! :D
((hugs))
Posted by: Stephanie Hargis | September 04, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Laurie, these Halloween cards are totally adorable! Quick cute story . . . I'm trying to make a card that's totally not my style and it's driving me crazy. I e-mailed my friend with my complaints and said, "I should rename my blog to be, 'just give me my brush'". We got a chuckle out of that when we remembered your title is "just give me stamps". Hugs, Jerri
Posted by: Jerri Kay | September 05, 2008 at 05:07 AM