Monday, October 22, 2012

CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Welcome to another Stamp TV CSS Alumni Blog Hop.  It's been a long time since I have participated in one of these hops, so hopefully I got everything right!  This time around is a sketch challenge by the super talented Melissa Cash:
 

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I used an older Gina K set - Boo!, illustrated by Asela Hopkins.  Stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo Black on Gina K PL white cardstock.  Reverse masked the moon sponging with Memento Dandelion, Cantelope and a little bit of Tangelo.  Then masked the moon and sponged Memento Blue Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk and Tuxedo Black.  Sponged the edges of the black mat with some white.  Added some washi tape and Sakura Stardust gel pen to the windows for some sparkle.  Cardstock used:  Gina K Pure Luxury White, Black, Vibrant Violet and Orange from the Calypso Assortment.
 
Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (October 30), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!
 
Next up on the hop is Tera!  
 
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71 comments:

  1. MiesjeOctober 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Hello Sue - so glad to see you playing along. Love, love that card! So fun!

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  2. MelissaOctober 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Waving hello Sue, glad to see you playing along with us. I love how you used the chevron paper in the background, it is the perfect touch to your beautiful halloween image.

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  3. joyOctober 22, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    How pretty and brightly colored - fabulous sponging on the image!

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  4. terriavidreader (IN-USA)October 22, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Just lovely! (maybe I should say spooky?)

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  5. LageneOctober 22, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Oh how bright & EERIE!

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  6. meemee48October 22, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    What a really cute card.

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  7. BrendaOctober 22, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Hi Sue I am so happy you could play along. I love your card, it is so striking with your colors and a fab take on the sketch.

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  8. stampqueenOctober 22, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    How adorable!!!! What a great Halloween card!!!

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  9. Payne Holler CardsOctober 22, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    So glad you were able to join us...love how you did your background!

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  10. Rosy NewlunOctober 22, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Very ingenious background combo!!!!

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  11. Cheryl WrightOctober 23, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Love, love, love what you've done here, Sue! Such a fun Halloween card. Your background is great, and truly ingenious!

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  12. cindylouwhoOctober 23, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    I love your card...Halloween colors are so much fun to
    play with!

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  13. ElizabethOctober 23, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Love the spooky scene you've created in this card.

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  14. Theresa's StudioOctober 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Spooky card...great use of the sketch. Love your background.

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  15. LorraineOctober 23, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Wonderful Halloween card, Thanks

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  16. SharonOctober 23, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    What a great Halloween card! Those colors really pop!

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  17. ColleenOctober 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    What a wonderful Howl-oween card
    ColleenB.

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  18. Sonya van SteeOctober 23, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Great technique with the moon! I also love what you did with the little strips of dp in the background!

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  19. MarshaOctober 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Very fun card. Great with the different BG stripes.

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  20. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    cute fun card. Great take on the sketch.

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  21. LynneOctober 23, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Perfect sketch for this imaginative Halloween card.

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  22. Nana GriffinOctober 23, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    A great Halloween card, love it!

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  23. crotnemOctober 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Spooky cute card.1

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  24. Loie DOctober 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Great Pumpkin Day card!

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  25. bluemoonOctober 23, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Awesome, I love it! It's perfect for the season! Well done!

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  26. bridget22868October 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Sue, by the looks of your card a person would have never known youve been out of the loop for a time.Your idea for this chanllange stands up with the rest. I think you did an awesome job with the sketch and think you should join in more often!! Love your idea!!! GOOD JOB!!!

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  27. SharriOctober 23, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Sue - Love your Halloween card! Great scene you created!

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  28. Judy InukaiOctober 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Cute card. I love how you created the spooky scene.

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  29. LeaOctober 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Halloween is my favorite holiday and this is just the cutest card! Love the little jack-o-lantern accent! Your reverse masking and sponging on the moon and background is awesome; very nicely blended! Washi tape certainly makes a fun and easy accent, too. I just love your card!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Boo-tiful! Such a cute card.

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  31. redwasher1October 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Fabulous!!!!!! Great Halloween card.

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  32. BarbaraOctober 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Sue, Really cute Halloween card and love the masking you've done, it's such a wonderful effect. Thank you for sharing.

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  33. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    My mind did not go Halloween when I saw this sketch. Thank you for the inspiration...your card is really cool looking.

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  34. Judy ScottOctober 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Love your card

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  35. DeeOctober 23, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Interesting stripes makes your card stand out. Adding the pumpkin continues the Halloween theme of the card.

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  36. Joyce ErbOctober 23, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Neat card

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  37. jean w.October 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Nice colored card!

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  38. CindyRomanDaversaOctober 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Great card! Loving the chevron!

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  39. LoisOctober 23, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Love how you did the stripes! They make the card striking!

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  40. MyAuntKathOctober 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Love this card! Such clever techniques.

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  41. Angela ShieldsOctober 23, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    What a fun, spooooky card!! :) Love that little pumpkin!

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  42. SharonOctober 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    I just love halloween cards, yours is wonderful!

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  43. Barb BOctober 23, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Great start to Halloween. Really love the colours.

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  44. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Sue I am totally in love with your sweet little Halloween card. Great sponging and also love your colors. Genius!!

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  45. RobinOctober 23, 2012 at 8:05 PM

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  46. RobinOctober 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    The dogs were barking at me. This card is adorable!

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  47. Vicki DutcherOctober 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    CUTE CUTE CUTE! Fun H card~

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  48. CheriOctober 23, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    WOW!!!! Sue, you have created such a fabulous card! I love your sense of design and color.

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  49. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    AWESOME Halloween card! It's SPOOKtacular! :P

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  50. Jackie HallOctober 23, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Absolutely LOVE that card. Love the colors! Exciting card.

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  51. Karen Hightower October 23, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    CUTE, Love this halloween card. :)

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  52. TammieLienOctober 23, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Super cute halloween card:)

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  53. Ina GOctober 23, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Halloween cards are all over the place at present and wow you have created a fabulous bright and cheerful card. Great design.

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  54. GoldaOctober 23, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Very fun! Great use of the ribbon/tape.

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  55. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful Halloween card. Nice vibrant contrasting colors.

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  56. Mida WilliamsOctober 24, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    lovely colouring of the focal image

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  57. not so sleepy/beautyOctober 24, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Love the ribbon idea!

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  58. Sharon UnderwoodOctober 24, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    WOW...cool card, really!

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  59. KittyOctober 24, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    WOW, I love your Halloween card.

    Blessings,
    Kat

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  60. Verna AngerhoferOctober 24, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I adore your Halloween card. What a fun design!

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  61. nancyOctober 24, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Loved the card, liked the colors a lot

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  62. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    I love the stamp and the colors.. great job

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  63. Cat TidwellOctober 25, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    what an awesome Halloween card! Love your stripes!

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  64. ajaxOctober 25, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    The coloring on your Halloween card is great. I need to get some more Halloween stamps. Thanks

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  65. Pat JandacekOctober 26, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    That's a neat little twist you did - putting the chevrons between the stripes. Great card!

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  66. BeverlyBLOctober 26, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Cute, cute card. Love the colors and how you worked the sketch. Thanks.

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  67. Betty NevilleOctober 26, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Awesome Halloween card, Sue! So glad that you joined us!

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  68. GayleOctober 27, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Wonderful Halloween card, Sue.

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  69. Karen (TLgirl353)October 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Sue, great take on the sketch! Good job!

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  70. Angelica SchmidtOctober 28, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Such a cute Halloween card!

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  71. Theresa MomberNovember 6, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Fabulous spooky scene, Sue! It's gorgeous!

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