Halloween Holiday Hop

Thanks for "hopping" by!  I'm so excited to be a part of the amazing group of talented stampers that has put together this exciting Holiday Hop for you today!  If you've arrived from Regina Mangum's blog, I'm stop number 12 on the Halloween-themed Holiday Hop!  If this is the first stop you've "hopped to"...Welcome!  I'm glad you decided to "hop" in! You can click on any of the blogs in the Holiday Hop Line-Up here or you can follow the full Holiday Hop from start to finish by clicking the "next blog" or "previous blog" graphic at the end of this post!

HALLOWEEN HOP LINE-UP

1.   Kris Kilcoyne(Kween Bee Kreations)

2.   Carla Bazhenow (Carla's Scraps)

3.   Linda Callahan (Stampin' Seasons)

4.   Melanie Collins (Oops a Daisy)

5.   Mary Fish (Stampin' Pretty)

6.   Trish Gillam (Soul Stamper)

7.   Jill Gregory (Stamping Heart)

8.   Liz Hughes (DIY Paper Creations)

9.   Kim Lampone (Stamp, Scrap, Get Kreative)

10. Kalshelia Lloyd (Stampin' Fabulousity)

11. Regina Magnum (The Stampin' Bean)

12. Margaret Moody (Margaret Moody)

13. Debbie Pierce (Stampin' Sunshine)

14. Ann Schach (The Stampin' Schach)

15. Gina Shaw (Cards by Gina)

16. Lourdes Torres (Cozy Crafter Corner)

GOBLIN GREETINGS & GHOULISH GIFTS

This "ghoulish grouping" has something for every goblin on your list...big and small!   Today's featured creations showcase an array of Stampin' Up! products you can use to make these fun pocket cards and neat treat boxes!  

I love pocket cards!  They're unique, easy to make, and fun to give (and receive)! They're great when you need to pop a quick note in the mail or need a last minute gift.  Mail one out with a gift card to a favorite restaurant or store. Or, tuck in a pair of theater tickets or a gift certificate!  The possibilities are endless! 

This set of four was made using the Grateful Greetings stamp set, from the Holiday Mini Catalog, and the Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper, available in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  "Ghoulish touches" were added using the Ticket Corner Punch, Curly Label Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, and Mat Pack. (See MY GALLERY in the left column for individual views of each pocket card in the set).

Need special treats for trick-or-treaters, school, or the office? The Sizzix Big Shot and the Bigz XL Box #2 die make quick work of this task! This fun treat holder was made using Stampin' Up!'s Textured card stock in Pumpkin Pie.  A belly band in Basic Black slides on from either side to keep the lid closed.  The band features a spooky crest fashioned from three of Stampin' Up!'s versatile punches (Circle, Tab, Modern Label). The scroll-style stamp from Totally Tabs adds a ghoulish touch to the Old Olive layer.  Paper piercing on the reverse side of the Perfect Plum circle adds depth, texture, and interest. Adhesive rhinestones add a little sparkle and fun and the Happy Halloween stamp from the All Holidays set completes the spooky package!  Fill the box with sweet treats, crackers, fun erasers, or even a small gift or toy!

My favorite pocket card features not one, but two pockets for filling!  This double-pocket card was made using Kraft card stock and the many spooky patterned papers from the Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper pack. Clean rounded corners are easily made using the Corner Rounder punch. Added embellishments include a simple bow in 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and a fun tag made with the Grateful Greetings set and the Tag Punch.

Two sleeved gift cards featuring added pull tabs take center-stage in this double-pocket card.  The decorated sleeves coordinate with the designer papers and add suspenseful fun, concealing the inner contents! The pull tabs were made using the Totally Tabs stamp set and the ever-versatile Tab Punch.  The stamp from the Grateful Greetings set was used again, along with Stampin' Write Markers in Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie, to add a fun "hint" to each tab. Each tab was adhered to the gift card with Mini Glue Dots (TIP: Be careful!  When placing the glue dot on the back of the gift card, don't place it on the magnetic strip).

I hope you've enjoyed "hopping" by my blog for a Halloween visit!  I also hope you'll consider joining as a "reader" to receive e-mail notices when I make a new post (no SPAM...I promise!). I love sharing my creations with you! I also love hearing from you! 

Don't forget to mark your calendar for two more Holiday Hops!  Join us for a Thanksgiving/Fall Hop on November 10, 2009 and for a Christmas/Winter Hop on December 1, 2009!

The Halloween Holiday Hop continues with Holiday Hopper # 13, Debbie Pierce at Stampin' Sunshine!   Thanks again for "hopping" by!

All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:

Stamps:  Grateful Greetings, Totally Tabs, All Holidays
Paper:  Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Kraft, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Stampin' Write Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
Tools:  Ticket Corner Punch, Curly Label Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Tab Punch, Modern Label Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Tag Punch, 1/4" Square Punch (retired), 1/4" hole punch, bat punch (Martha Stewart Crafts), Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Big Shot, Bigz XL Box #2 die
Extras:  Brads (embellishment stash), Adhesive Rhinestones (embellishment stash), Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

 

Comments

[Carla Bazhenow]

I love your "ghoulish grouping"! Totally awesome!!! Hugs,

[Gina Shaw]

Oh my! Margaret, all of these items are absolute gifts to look at. What an awesome job you did on each one! Wow!

[Patti MacLeith]

Over the top, Margaret! You have just the right balance of all of the colors of the DSP. What a collection!

[Kim]

Oh Margaret, this is a fabulous ghoulish grouping - over the top excellent! Love it all!!

[Debbie Pierce]

Margaret, this is all amazing!! Very clever and creative, and I love how it all coordinates. :)

[Mary Fish]

Fantastic show stoppers! Your projects are so clever (love the round tab punches with "scary" and "sweet." Hugs, M

[Kalshelia]

Amazing!!! I love pocket cards as well.

[Kris Kilcoyne]

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME.

Thanks SO much for participating in the hop. You did a fantastic job!!

[Regina (The Stampin' Bean)]

Oh, Margaret, you put us all to shame! This is incredible! I love the whole package and I'm jealous of the little goblins on your list! Thanks for always being so inspirational. XO

[Melissa Young]

How stinking cute! I love these! I am sooooo lovin these!

[Jean Fitch]

A truly WoW set of projects. Thanks for all the tips on using other sets and SU product to up the wow factor of gift presentations.

Wonderful blog!

[Lourdes]

Your color combinations are awesome so your photography. I love your blog and the job you have done for the Hop.

[Linda Callahan]

Your pocket cards are fabulous - another place in my favorites! These are terrific and your photography is outstanding - I have to work on better lighting, crispness, colors....... - this is a beautiful post!

[Ann Schach]

Absolutely stunning! Great projects, and super colors!

[Jill Gregory]

Margaret, I love, love, love your projects! I will have to try pocket cards out. I love your colors (very eye appealing)! Fabulous job!

[Martha Stewart]

I love pocket cards too. Yours are awesome. Love the double pocket, will have to give that a try. Awesome projects!

[Cindy Major]

This is just the cutest Halloween set! The colors and details are great!

[jaydee]

Hi Margaret... wow... your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful goodies - they are truly awesome!
hugs
jaydee

[Tara Bilbao]

These are FABULOUS! I absolutely love your work. You are such an inspiration and never fail to amaze. I love your attention to detail and look to your site for the creative spark especially for SU products. You really make me look at my products in a new way.