Too Cute To Spook! - Pretty Cute Stamps Layout

For my post today on the Pretty Cute Stamps blog I definitely wanted to feature the super cute Candy Corn Kisses stamp set, which was just released with the September stamp release at the Pretty Cute Stamps store.  This little stamp is so sweet & I can think of so many ways to use her!

I decided to create a layout from last Halloween - my little Erica (the black cat) looks so teeny, and it's only been one year!  I used some CTMH paper and stickers that have been in my stash for a while, and even though it is not Halloween themed, I loved the colours. I think my favourite part of this layout was stamping on plain seam binding ribbon! (close up below) I used a sketch from Pagemaps - so great for inspiration!

The star of the show - little Miss Candy Corn (well, aside from the cute kids!) is coloured with Prismacolor Markers on white cardstock.  I coloured her basket, cut around it and popped the bottom part up after sliding the handle under her hand.  In the top right corner of the photo you can see 3 of the candy corn images, one with an adorable face, which I cut out and popped up as embellishments. 

I love all the different sizes of candy corns in this set, and I easily used them all. (see more as embellishments in the photo below, on the bottom left) I stamped on the seam binding ribbon, above, with Making Memories ink, which is permanent and waterproof.  Then, I smooshed yellow and orange Distress Inks on my craft mat, spritzed water, and coloured my ribbon.  I simply used a stapler to gather the ribbon and add a fringe above and below my photos.

I also stamped on the ribbon with one of the sentiments and used it on my tag, adding a bit of pink to it. I love all the amazing sentiments that come with these stamps. They were perfect to add to my page - see if you can find them all!

Candy Corn Kisses stamp set & SVG outline

Be sure to pop over to the Pretty Cute Stamps store where you can pick up this and other adorable sets, as well as the SVG outlines making it super easy to cut and stamp! I hope you have an awesome week, and come back soon!

Pretty Cute Stamps - September Release Blog Hop!

What a wonderful day! We are finally here!  The September Release blog hop - where we are sharing different projects from the all the new stamp sets! If you came here from the Pretty Cute Stamps blog you are in the right place - If you want to start at the beginning, head back there.

For my project I created a Halloween treat box.  I love making paper boxes, and what better than to be able to fill one with candy?! And speaking of candy, I have some blog candy for a lucky reader, so be sure to read to the end!

I used the brand new Spooktacular Stamp Set! How positively cute is this?! I just love all the options with this set - so many sentiments and oh! those vials of creepy goodness!!

The background paper is from Jillibean Soup.  I bought a 6x6 pad of it and have been loving using it! I made the treat box using the dimensions from this video, and I inked the edges as I went. The ghosts are stamped on watercolour paper and I watercoloured them lightly with Distress Markers, adding some Wink Of Stella clear glitter over top.

I paper pieced the cute witch hat and added Glossy Accents to the buckle and star before popping it up with foam dots. The little faces that come with the set are positively adorable! He looks soooo happy :)

I hand cut the sign, sponged with Distress Ink and then stamped with the same Distress Ink using a woodgrain stamp. I just love this Open If You Dare stamp! Of course you have to open it now!!

Inside, I stamped more batty goodness and added a layer of patterned paper. I hand cut around one of the patterned paper spiderwebs and added a sparkly black brad, allowing the box to stay closed. Who wouldn't want to receive one of these boxes full of treats?!

All these sets are now available in the Pretty Cute Stamps shop.  These new releases will be on sale!! through September 30, 2014! In case you are finding it hard to choose -you can save even more by purchasing them as a New Release Bundle! How cool is that?!

And one more fantastic new thing - These SVG files are new at the Pretty Cute Stamps store! You simply cut them out with your electronic cutter and then line your stamp up over them.... Be still my heart :)

I'm so glad you could join along in the hop today and visit me! Each of the Design Team is sharing fabulous projects featuring the new stamp sets from the August release, so you will want to be sure to visit each person for some wonderful ideas!

We also have an exciting prize for you! A $15 Gift Certificate for Pretty Cute Stamps!! What will you buy if you win?? 

For your chance to win, 

1) become a follower of each blog

2) leave each of us a comment. 

3) For an extra chance to win LIKE Pretty Cute Stamps Facebook page and/or sign up for the Pretty Cute Stamps mailing list and leave a comment on the Pretty Cute Stamps blog that you did. 

A random winner will be chosen on Friday, September 26, 2014.

I also have some blog candy for you!!! I will send one of your choice of either the Candy Corn Kisses or the Nuts About You sets to a random winner (to a US or Canada location) from the comments here on my blog :)  I will post that winner here on Monday, September 29, 2014 - so don't forget to check back!

Here's the hop line up - the next stop for you is Kendra!

Lisa: http://prettycutestampsblog.blogspot.com/

Karla: http://creative-love-affair.blogspot.ca/ (me!)

Kendra: http://www.inkinitupwithkendra.blogspot.com/

Raven: http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com

Dawn: http://www.dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

I hope you have an awesome week!! Thanks for taking the time to comment :) It makes my day!

Pretty Cute Stamps - September Sneak Peek

Holy cow! How did it get to be the end of September already?! I am very excited for the Pretty Cute Stamps September release though!! These sets are fabulous :). Today I have an awesome sneak peek for you from the set Fight Like A Girl.

My friend gave me this wonderful Breast Cancer Survivor paper a while ago, and I knew I had to combine it with this stamp set. I stamped on watercolour paper and used Distress Markers to watercolour my images in. I layered on some cute pink pompom trim, some matching pink paper and part of a doily.

I used a Spellbinders Die to cut the tab and then stamped and heat embossed the Breast Cancer ribbbon symbol.

I love the gloves stamp & had to use it inside my card along with the beautiful sentiment.

For my second card I used the bra stamp and again watercoloured with Distress Markers and added some Jellyroll gel pens.

Inside:

Be sure to hop on over to the Pretty Cute Stamps blog to see all the amazing sneak peeks of the September release.  On September 24, 2014, you will be able to see all the stamp sets and pick them up at the Pretty Cute Stamps store!!