Sunday 11 October 2015

AAA Cards - CAS Halloween

It's time for another AAA Cards challenge and this time we're looking for CAS Halloween cards.

I have to confess that I have never made Halloween cards in the past - I love the holiday but have never integrated it into cards

 Here is what I came up with:

The letters are from Simon Says and were stamped on watercolour paper. I used Distress markers to colour the letters (Twisted Citron) and the background (Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire, Seedless Preserves). I added a few more stamps - the cat is from Clearly Besotted, the spider is from Fiskars and the greeting and faces are from Lil Inkers.

 To pumpkin or not to pumpkin?
I was quite happy with my first ever Halloween card but my husband really insisted that it needed a pumpkin so I added one - here is the updated version:

 What do you think - pumpkin or not?

 So now it's your turn to create a CAS Hallowwen card - that could incorporate a pumpkin (or not!) but before you do, please check out the amazing work of the Design Team.

 Thanks for stopping by!
Jill
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11 comments:

  1. Jane11 October 2015 at 06:03

    Mmm, difficult decision. Think I'm going for the first version, just that little bit more CAS. Loving that inking and shading, really atmospheric!

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  2. Mac Mable11 October 2015 at 11:28

    Yes I'm the same with Halloween cards too. I think the pumpkin should stay...it balances the card, but maybe not quite so CAS x Loving the blending, colouring etc and the spooky faces in the lettering x

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  3. Sazzle Dazzle11 October 2015 at 16:55

    Hey do you know what I prefer without the pumpkin but both are fab Jill! Love the brilliant watercolour BG - adds to that totally spooky feel! Superber images and great card. x

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  4. Jenna ♥12 October 2015 at 01:59

    Such a great Halloween card!!!

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  5. Jenny Colacicco12 October 2015 at 19:05

    I'm going no pumpkin but I really like both. Those SSS letters are great - I've had my eyes on those for a while. AND I love the background. Also you have Blueprint Sketch and Twisted Citron. Jealous. I was waiting for the little 4 pack of ink cubes coming out and then they sold out. Darn it. Great card - my favourite part is the O with the eyes :D

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  6. Jenny Colacicco12 October 2015 at 19:05

    I'm going no pumpkin but I really like both. Those SSS letters are great - I've had my eyes on those for a while. AND I love the background. Also you have Blueprint Sketch and Twisted Citron. Jealous. I was waiting for the little 4 pack of ink cubes coming out and then they sold out. Darn it. Great card - my favourite part is the O with the eyes :D

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  7. Melissa L.13 October 2015 at 02:05

    I like both versions. :) I really like your coloring of the background. I think that it's fun that your husband gives you input on your cards. I like it when my husband does that. :)

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  8. Gerrina14 October 2015 at 18:48

    Fun text and I l;ove the way you coloured and brought all together with the subtile background! Hugs, Gerrina

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  9. Ceal16 October 2015 at 21:42

    great halloween card, love the background

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  10. Stephanie Lanzalotto17 October 2015 at 12:52

    I love making Halloween cards, and I love this first one for you. I personally prefer the one without the pumpkin, though the pumpkin does give it a great splash of color. Love the inking you did and the extra embellishments of the cat and spider. Your "o"'s are wonderful as well. Check my game #51 card. You will laugh.

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  11. cm23 October 2015 at 16:38

    Jill, your debut Halloween card is a spook-tacular knockout! Cool background, "scary" sentiment, fabulous black cat (isn't that CB set fun!) and, of course, your sweet pumpkin (my husband often gives me crafting advice - and it's pretty good)! Totally wonderful! Thank you for your visiting and leaving a sweet comment on my blog. Nope, don't live in Toronto, but I am a fellow Canadian, just 'down the road' a bit in Canmore, Alberta. Tonight's game...oh my! VERY excited!
    ~c

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