Monday, October 11, 2010

Trick or Treat Card using Cricut Pumpkin Carving Mini

Helloooooooo!  Good Morning--the week is of to a busy start and I have not a minute to spare.  I want to share a cute card and a trip up date so on to the card!
So I wanted to so something simple, fun, and colorful--not black and orange for Halloween!  To I cut an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of bright yellow card stock in half for two cards (guess what is coming later in the week). The ribbon is from my mom's stash (which is not half bad!!), The Cut is from Pumpkin Carving Mini Cart.  I cut the brown and then layered the orange under and trimmed to fit.  I found some Halloween colored brads at Michael's and these happen to be a tan with orange stripe.  I used pop dots to give the sentiment a lift!
Here is a close up where you can see I took a scrap and finished the inside of the card as well as a better look at the brad and ribbon (extreme closeup!)

Trip Update----
Had a great time and got some good picture of my nieces and nephew.  They grow so fast!  We have a teenager coming this year and it seems like a few months ago she was starting school--time really flies.
I spent time with my mom and niece at the CK scrapbook show (not a total bust but our show here is Dallas is WAY better).
Got to see and play with my Brother's kids for a bit as well--we packed as much as we could into the few days I was there.

So on to the blog candy---since I was not able to get online, I have two blog candies to give away.

Blog Candy #1:  The September CTMH stamp of the month set Thriller!!!!!  I love this set and you will to!  This set was only available in last month! This months are just as cute and perfect for a fun Christmas project!!  So make sure you add it to any CTMH order!

Blog Candy #2: an assortment of fun finds from the CK Scrapbook Show--some bling, some great paper, and a few other items that will be showcased in a Haul video this week (which I still have to film between business trips and packing for Europe and Asia!)

To win just leave a comment this week on each post and your name is in the hat!  Winners will be announced next Sunday!

Make it a great one

70 comments:

  1. Thats great background paper!! Where can I find it??
    Thanks
    Jess M
    Ps. Thats nice to hear that your mother and nieces are into crafts as well. Thats a plus and a minus (becausr they become enablers, lol)

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  2. What a refreshing card - nice break from all the orange & black at Halloween. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!

    KEL 1059 at verizon dot net

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  3. Great card Bryan! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with your family! Continuing safe travels for you this week!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  4. Awesome cards, Bryan! Your upcoming trips sound fabulous (I'm very jealous... outside of the US, I've only been to Mexico and Canada). Thanks for the opportunity to win the marvelous blog candy!!

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  5. Glad you had a good time with your family.love the Halloween card!

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  6. Really like the font youused for the Trick or Treat! Letters even look scary! Keep bringing on the blog candy! Have a good time with family.
    Mstgane
    ANN

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  7. hi Bryan--great card--love the striped brads.thanks millierose651@aol.com

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  8. Simple yet cute! I love cards that are quick and easy to make! Keep 'em coming.

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  9. Enjoyed this card--very nice with the idea of straying from the orange and black.

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  10. Hi, Bryan! Hope YOU have a great week and thanks for the opportunity for blog candy. It's my favorite kind of candy!

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  11. So great that you got to spend time with your family. I know my kids grow fast, but it's not until I see my brothers kids, that I realize how fast time is flying by. Super cute trick or treat card. Just love that bg paper!
    JeanH

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  12. Clever card design, Bryan. You are soooo right: Dallas CK is the BEST! Thanks for your always delightful posts and Blog candy! WOW!!!

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  13. I love that 'creepy' font on the card front. That, plus some Halloween paper for the background and 'wah-la'....the best ever card!

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  14. Great card and I love the background paper.Have safe trips this week. You must be very organized to be able to keep things straight while traveling so much and still being able to craft.Thanks for the chance to win.
    stuff@gt.rr.com
    http://cricutmimi.blogspot.com

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  15. Great card. Glad you had fun with your family.

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  16. Fun card Bryan! I always enjoy items that stray from the traditional colors! Travel safely!
    Shellee

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  17. Cute card, I just got this cart and want to make some cards and treat bags. Can't wait to see your haul video. TFS

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  18. cute card - I should make more Halloween cards.

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  19. What a fun card! I absolutely love the striped brads! :)

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  20. I, too, love the colors. But what I especially love is the font! Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Gayle M.

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  21. Hey Bryan: New to the blog. Have enjoyed your designs for a while. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  22. Wish I could have met you when you were here in KC! I bought a fair ammount of the bling that was $1 but not a lot else at the show. I hadn't been in a while so it was OK for me!
    Have a great week
    Susan

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  23. Cute card! A weekend with the family is always great. Welcome back!

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  24. Great font choice, it really sets the card off and gives it a eerie feel and great card!

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  25. great card. originally wasn't impressed with the carving cart -- you are changing my mind.

    Maureen

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  26. Great card, I love the font! Shari (cricutrookie)

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  27. So glad you had a great visit. And ya, they do all grow up fast :( Thank goodness we scrapbook to hold onto those memories! LOL. I love the card you posted. I keep seeing all these terrif cards and lo's done with this cartridge..I just may have to break down and purchase! Enjoy your day!

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  28. Nice Halloween card!
    Happy you had a packed full enjoyable visit with your family.

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  29. Loved the card! Something other than orange/black!

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  30. Awesome card! Love the different colors!

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  31. Great card Bryan. I am loving this cart. more and more. Wasn't too crazy about it at first, but since I have "played" with it, I like it alot. It goes to show ya, that you just can't look at the designs on the front of the "box". You have to really look at all of the designs offered in the cart. Glad you had a good time with your family.

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  32. Great card but what else is new... I have given me so many great ideas. Now I just need to find the time to get some done. Like get off the PC and get to work.

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  33. Really cute card. I love the font - so cute (I mean spooky). Thanks for sharing - Tina

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  34. Love the font on this card! Can't wait for the haul video!

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  35. TY for the inspiration - I just got that cartridge! Love that it isn't black and orange. Is your mom sharing more ribbon?

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  36. i love that pumpkin carvinig cart. i've been making all kind of "wicked" things. loved your card. nice of you to do 2 blog candy giveaways.

    lynda in calif
    hipljp@yahoo.com

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  37. Thanks for the opportunity to win the marvelous blog candy!!
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesignsATyahooDOTcom

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  38. New following your blog. Cute card! It's nice to see a man's creative side :) Keep it comin' and thanks!

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  39. Fun card! Love all the bright colors. Thanks, Pam

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  40. Glad you had a great visit with your family. Love the little monsters on your card.

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  41. Love all the colors and cute brads:) loving the background paper too!!!

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  42. That's a great card! It is way better than the standard orange and black!

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  43. I would LOVE to win the set of "THRILLER" stamps but I would also be very happy with your other blog candy #2 as well. SInce I never have won anything before in my life this would be great to win!! I love all your ideas and look forward to each one every week.
    Thanks Brenda/thescrapbookattic

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  44. I love that you used fun non-tradtional colors for your card. This came out perfect!

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  45. What a great card! I love that you didn't use traditional Halloween colors on it.
    Glad to hear you had a great trip!

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  46. SuperCute card! I went to CK San Marcos last year and I totally agree that the GASC in Arlington is so much better! I loved your haul video from that show. Can't wait to see your next haul video- you always find the coolest treasures!

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  47. This is a really cute and fun Halloween card! I love the backround paper. The "Thriller" Set would be awesome, but I'd be happy to win anything! :)

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  48. great cards! would love to win those stamps!!
    KB

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  49. Great blog candy, love your work, this is a really fun card!

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  50. These cards are really cute! I've already finished my Halloween cards, but good ideas for another time.

    Carla from Utah

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  51. So glad to hear that you had such a great time with your family. Nothing ever replaces memories like that. Love your card!! That bg paper is just awesome!! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  52. Sounds like you packed a lot of fun into this visit! Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy! Keeping my fingers crossed!
    www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com

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  53. I love the card and it would be great to win the CTMH giveaway!

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  54. I love your designs. Thanks for sharing.

    Marijo aka Scraptastic Grammy
    mjs1199@cox.net

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  55. Your creativity is awesome! How do you come up with such great products. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy.

    barbara614@insightbb.com

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  56. Great card. Thanks for taking the time out of your trip to share with us.--Ryansmaama
    gkburrow@cmaaccess.com

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  57. I like the card and the striped brads. Very nice layout. We love blog candy! Sounds like you had a good visit. TFS

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  58. Bryan,

    I am so glad you enjoyed your visit with your family!!! :)

    Love your card! Those striped brads are really cool!

    Thanks for sharing,

    Jennifer

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  59. Wow you are very busy bu yet have time for us..thank you for thr quick and easy card...Love it...Be safe

    Marlene from NY

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  60. Really cute card! A fresh take on the traditional holiday colors!

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  61. Glad you had a good time in KC! I was nearby but didn't get to go to the scrapbook show- to busy ren-fairing!! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!!

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  62. This is a great card. I love the brads. Thanks for sharing it!

    Anticil@comcast.net

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  63. I think the card is so adorable!Love the papers you worked with!

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  64. Fun card! And blog candy! Yes! Thanks for sharing your ideas and projects!

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  65. Love the card, nice and easy yet very effective. Glad you had a lovely time with your family and hope your trip to Europe and Asia goes to plan, you'll need your jumpers here in England at the moment we have a cold spell and I can't see it moving away too fast either!!
    Kim xXx

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  66. Such a cute card! I love reading about all your travels (am only a tad jealous! lol).

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  67. Great card. Simple yet great. I still need to get a Halloween cart.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  68. I love the font on this card!

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