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October 2010 Sketch

Have you used our sketches yet? Every month our designers work with a sketch and create wonderful card designs. Take a look and then create one your own.

 

Are you BOOOING this October??

You're probably asking yourself, "What's Boooing?" Take a look at Wendi's mid-month challenge for October over on her blog. Then, get your kit out and have some fun creating!

Here's just a couple of Wendi's adorable gifts for "boooing".....

 
 

Tutorial Thursday!

Today I'm showing you a couple of Halloween cards you can make yourself by following these step-by-step directions, including photos. Our designers work very hard to make these cards just for you every month! Take a look in the October Gallery for even more! So, get your kit out and get ready to create a few cards in just minutes.

Card by Kay:
 

1. Adhere a solid cardstock piece onto the white card base.  Adhere orange pattern paper at the bottom of the card.  Layer the multi color stripe paper at the top edge of the orange paper.  Then, adhere the decorative "diamond" paper across the center of the multi color stripe pattern paper. Place your cut out costume character paper just above the multi stripe paper.
 
2. Position "Happy Halloween" rub on at the top of your card.
 
3. Punch out a 1 1/2 circle of the black and white polka dot paper.  Crumple the circle so that it looks wrinkled.  Tie the twine onto your button and trim the ends.
 
4. Adhere the button onto the wrinkled polka dot circle then adhere the whole piece to the left side of the card on top of the "diamond" paper strip.
 

Card by Melanie:
 

1. Choose your papers for card. Hand draw witch's hat on white paper. Hat should be approx. 2.5" tall to fit on 2" tall pumpkin. Trim purple background paper to fit card. Attach. Trim words paper. Adhere to card and machine stitch around edges.
 
2. Trace the witch hat onto the green paper and trim.
 
3. Punch three ovals from orange cardstock. Ink edges with black or charcoal ink.
 
4. Assemble ovals to form pumpkin. Adhere pieces to card.
 
5. Peel back from eyes and attach eyes. Adhere hat to card. Cut a strip of black paper for band around hat. Attach buttons and tag. For pumpkin mouth, use part of an alphabet letter sticker that has a curve. Trim and adhere.
 

October Guest Designer-Kay Sibley

Please help me welcome Kay Sibley to our team for the month of October. Kay is passionate about card making, it's evident from the gorgeous designs she shares on her blog. Take a look and you will be inspired!

Hello!  My name is Kay and I am beyond excited to be this month's Guest Designer!  About 5 years ago I began the hobby of card making and was instantly hooked.  I enjoy countless forms of paper crafting and feel very fortunate to have this outlet to express my creativity.  Fall is my favorite season so I was thrilled to create with the amazing goodies in the October kit!  Thank you so much CupCards {to go} for inviting me to be a part of this community!

Kay has a challenge using the October kit posted on her blog. Take the challenge and link up your creation in the comments section. You have until October 20th to enter. One lucky person will receive a mini October Kit! Wooohooo!!!

Here are a few of Kay's designs using the October Kit. Thank you, Kay, for joining us this month!

 
I really love how Kay layered the flower in this card. The added bling flourish from her stash is the perfect touch!

 
The candy corn tree stamp included in the kit is probably my favorite! Look how Kay's tree is growing right out of the bow and button. So cute! She even added bling to her tree!

 
Kay is ready for the end of the month with this card by putting the date right on the front.