Okay CrEW, today is the last day for the Googly Ghouls stamp set.  This card was another swap I received for fall themed projects.  It's a Side Step fun fold card and I'll try to post instructions as soon as possible.

I love the layers and the bats on wires.  The verse is from Monster Munchies.  

I love the headstones made from the Decorative Label Punch.  The grass was made by using the Scallop Edge Border Punch, then punching again, offsetting the scallops.  

Supplies used:

Googly Ghouls set (128063),Monster Munchies set(127907),Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit (126914)
Basic Gray, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Always Artichoke Card Stock
Decorative Label Punch  (120907), Scallop Edge Border Punch  (119882), Extra-Large Oval Punch (119859),  2-1/2" Circle Punch  (120906), Basic Gray ink pad, Basic Black ink pad, sponges

Decorative Label Punch	120907
Price: $16.95
We can’t get enough of labels, and our new extra large Decorative Label punch has arrived just in time for creating cunning Christmas tags and holiday accents for all kinds of projects. It just doesn’t get any easier than punching. Use this new punch with Designer Series paper for quick but luxurious Christmas tag backgrounds or with stamped images to frame meaningful greetings and messages on cards and scrapbook pages. ■ Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing ■ Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport ■ Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored ■ New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use ■ Larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use ■ Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color ■ Coordinates with images in the Tags til Christmas stamp set Scallop Edge Border Punch 119882 Price: $15.95 Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. ■ New, sleeker body style ■ Larger surface area offers precise cutting and leverage ■ Locks to store

First, I want to start off bragging about my oldest daughter Kim.  She's currently in grad school at Florida State.  She is getting a master's degree in Film Production.  She was just accepted into the Austin Film Festival!  Whoohoo - that's a biggie!  I'm adding a link -  Austin Film Festival. You need to look under the line up and then download the shorts.  Her film is "The Man in the Moon".  This was her thesis film as an undergrad at the University of Central Florida.  Here  is an invitation I made for her screening back in May.

I used circle punches and dies for the 2 layered moon.  I used Shimmer Paint mixed with alcohol to spray on the card base.  The door was made with the Peekaboo Frames Die.  When you open the door, it says "You're Invited".  The test tube is a prop from the film filled with "moon rocks". 

Here's another treat holder using the Googly Ghouls set and the Glassine Bags and tags from the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit.

This adorable kit comes with 10 glassine bags, 50 self-adhesive googly eyes, 20 double sided tags, and 10 8" pieces of Pumpkin Pie Baker's Twine.  You have enough supplies to make 10 cute treat bags, plus extra googly eyes and tags for more projects.  The cost is only $7.95 per kit which is less than $1 per project with left overs to boot!

I used the Chevron Embossing Folder to give the bag a little more texture.  I inked both side of the embossing folder with Tangerine Tango ink, then put the bag inside and ran it through the Big Shot.  Voila!  Color and texture in one fell swoop!  

Isn't Frankie adorable?  He has a little Tangerine Tango trim on his shirt left over from another project I was working on today.  

Supplies used:

Googly Ghouls stamp set  (128063), Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit  (126914)
Tangerine Tango ink, Black StazOn ink, markers, Tangerine Tango card stock
Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder (127749)

Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	127749
Price: $7.95
New larger size! Folder: 4-1/4" x 6-3/8". Textured Impressions Embossing Folders emboss a single sheet of paper and make deep impressions. Use with the Big Shot, Standard Cutting Pads, and the Multipurpose Platform.

Here's the last of my handmade birthday cards:

This card was made by Janet Beck from my Wynne stamping group.  You can't tell on the photo, but the 50 and the butterfly are both shimmery.  You can't have enough bling!

The butterfly shape is actually cut out of the black texture card stock and the embossed butterfly is showing through. The inside has another embossed butterfly.  Not Stampin'Up!, but still beautiful!  Thanks Janet!

It's time for a scrapbook page!  This has been a good challenge for me.  I'm trying to do one scrapbook page each week with the different showcase sets.  Today is a 12" x 12"  Halloween page using the Googly Ghouls stamp set.

The tree was may favorite accent on the page.  It was cut freehand from Basic Black Card Stock.

These little guys would look adorable holding trick or treat sacks from the Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set  (123946).  I'm trying to just use the one set on the sample, so that would have been cheating.  :(  But I may add them later.  :)

Supplies used:

12x12 Basic Gray, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder Card Stock

Googly Ghouls stamp set  (128063), Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit  (126914), Whisper White Ink Pad, Black StazOn Ink pad, Daffodil Delight Ink Pad, sponges

Early Espresso 12" X 12" Linen Ring Album	127685
Price: $29.95
Beautiful linen in classic colors. Metal frame on spine to label your scrapbook. • Includes 10 polypropylene page protectors (additional page protectors sold separately) • Acid- and lignin-free

Okay, here are two more birthday cards:

This card was made by one of my downline, Cindy Arnold.  I love the combo of Betsy's Blossoms set and  the Bring on the Cake set.  

Bling was the theme of the night!  I love the Silver Glimmer Paper and the Dazzling Diamonds details on the numbers "50", get it?  

The card was made by another friend and downline member, Bridgette Caples.  This was unfortunately, one I didn't guess.  Not sure why, but mmmmmm.... I'll have to work on that.  

I love the embossed background with the Hodgepodge Hardware (I miss it)!  

Early Espresso 12" X 12" Linen Ring Album

127685

Price: $29.95

Beautiful linen in classic colors. Metal frame on spine to label your scrapbook.
• Includes 10 polypropylene page protectors (additional page protectors sold separately)
• Acid- and lignin-free

My Googly Ghouls sample today is a swap I received at Convention.  The Demonstrator didn't put their name on it, so I don't know who to give credit to.  I did color the image and added the Boooo tag and some googly eyes.

Supplies used:

Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, Basic Black Card Stock, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP (126906)

1/2" Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon (124144), Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit, markers, sponges.

Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper	126906
Price: $10.95
Colors and designs remind you of a witch's wardrobe. Versatile for other projects, too. 12 sheets: 2 ea. Of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-free.

Here are two more birthday cards:

This card was made by Janet Hathcoat.  I guessed hers.  She's been stamping longer that I have and this is an old set, so her's was easy.  Sorry Janet - lol!  I love how the envelope looks like a hat box.  

I love the shading with sponges on the hat and the flower accents.  Too cute!  

Okay, I made this card, but I sent a box of cards to school with Kim and this is the one she sent me.  I love the Petite Pennants Builder Punch and how it coordinates with the Pennant Parade stamp set.  I used the punch on Sunday's project as well.

Petite Pennants Builder Punch	122361
Price: $16.95
Amp up your celebration, holiday, or school pages with our Petite Pennants Punch. Our Builder Punches let you punch multiple coordinating shapes at once. Layer all the coordinating shapes together or mix and match individual pieces for a look all your own. So many creative options!

Petite Pennants Builder Punch

122361

Price: $16.95

Amp up your celebration, holiday, or school pages with our Petite Pennants Punch. Our Builder Punches let you punch multiple coordinating shapes at once. Layer all the coordinating shapes together or mix and match individual pieces for a look all your own. So many creative options!

Today's project is a cute candy holder made with the Two Tags Die and the Googly Ghouls stamp set.

Instructions:  Take an 11" x 3" piece of Basic Black CS, fold in half, then score 1/2" on either side of center fold ,then crease to create a mountain fold.  Lay on die, so folded ends are within the image and won't be cut when run through the Big Shot.  Die cut the tag with the Big Shot.  Create a belly band from a 1" x 5" piece of Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.  I put 4 tangerine flavored stick candies in a cello bag and tied with a piece of Black Taffeta Ribbon.  

Supplies used:

Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White Card Stock, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Googly Ghouls stamp set  (128063), Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit  (126914)
Big Shot  (113439), Two Tags Bigz Die  (115954), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch  (119854), 1-3/8" Circle Punch  (119860), 1-1/4" Circle Punch  (119861)
3/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon  (119961), Black StazOn Pad  (101406)

Two Tags Stampin' Up! Bigz Die	115954
Price: $21.95
Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Two Tags Bigz die helps you create custom tags from any card stock or Designer Series paper. The small tag has a pierced edge; the large tag is scored so you can fold and tuck it into the end. It’s perfect for hiding images or messages, and it will make beautiful gift tags and small Valentine cards. This design is part of Shelli’s Signature Collection. ■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time ■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard cutting pads ■ Die size: 5-1/2" x 6"

Here are a couple more birthday cards:

This one was made by my mother (yes, without my help)!

She loves using the shaving cream technique for backgrounds.  

The card was made my one of my hostesses this month, Suzy Norris.

She used a kit she had purchased.  I love the owl accent.  Too cute!  

Today's card is one I received from a special swap group I'm in and this was made by Kelley Banducci.

I love how she colored the Rhinestone Basic Jewels with an orange sharpie to coordinate with the card.  She also used some of the adorable 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon.  Love it!!  

 Supplies used:

Googly Ghouls  (128063), Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit  (126914)
Basic Gray, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango and Very Vanilla Card Stock, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.  1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon  (127837)
Basic Black and Tangerine Tango Classic ink pads, sponges
Big Shot  (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder  (117335), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch  (119275), Rhinestone Basic Jewels  (119246)

Basic Gray 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon	127837
Price: $7.95
Striped just like a witch's stocking. Satiny feel. Single-sided design. 10 yds. Basic Black and Basic Gray.

Here are a couple more birthday cards:

This card was made by my friend and fellow Demo, Mary Harvey.  We both love to read and love to discuss our latest books.  I was completely oblivious to the fact she had made this as books until I looked at it later (and Laura pointed it out).  I can only blame the old age.  

Look at the binding details.  LOVE IT!!!!  I did guess correctly that this was from Mary despite the fact I didn't realize they were books - lol!

This next card was also from Laura when she gave me some goodies she picked up at EPCOT this summer:

She used a new set we received from convention.  This is not for sale, but I love it!!!!

This week I'm going to showcase the Googly Ghouls from the Holiday Mini Catalog (page 27).  Several of the projects also use the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit from the same page in the Holiday Mini.  My first project is one of our workshop projects this week:

The card was based on another card by Heather Summers.  I added a few things, made it full sized and had some fun!

I love the self-adhesive googly eyes in the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit.  

Supplies used were:

Card stock - Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP
Googly Ghouls stamp set (128063), Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit  (126914)
Petite Pennants Builder Punch  (122361), Tasteful Trim Die  (120893), Big Shot (113439)
StazOn Pad (101406), White Bakers Twine (124262), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743)

Googly Ghouls Clear-Mount Stamp Set	128063
Price: $12.95
Our Googly Ghouls have eyes made especially to be covered with Googlies--adhesive-backed googly eyes. This not-so-scary six-piece set coordinates with the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit--so you can make creative treat bags for little ghosts and goblins. Set Quantity: 6 Wood Mount set  #128060  $16.95

I also thought each day that I would share a couple of the wonderful handmade cards I received for my 50th birthday.  This first card is from Laura Diamond.

It's hard to tell from the photo, but Laura added a ton of sparkly bling to this gorgeous card!  

The next card is from Laura's Mom - Reta Daughtery:

I guessed Laura's card right off and should have guessed Reta's too.  She is always up for some bling!

I love the new butterfly punch and the Dazzling Diamonds around the center of the flowers.  They both used the Patio Party DSP - that should have been my first clue.  

Patio Party Designer Series Paper	126916
Regular Price: $12.17
Preferred Price: $10.95
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12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin- free. Coordinates with the Patio Party suite. Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White.