Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Boo! card made using Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art cartridge.

Hello, best blog followers in the blogosphere! I am not dead....at least not yet. I have just been having a rough August! I am so glad school starts next week for my little one. It will give me a little bit of a mental break from all the craziness!

Today I have a card that I made using the Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art cartridge. This cartridge is loads of fun and has some really cute cuts. I am not sure when I would actually send a Halloween card, but they are fun to make anyway. Then again you could send it as a thank you....



'Boo!' is cut at 1 1/2" and the cat and moon combo were cut at 3". The paper is from the new SEI Halloween themed line called 'Spooks'. Couldn't love this line anymore if I tried!







Have a wonderful Tuesday and don't forget that this week is Hello Thursday! I have been slaving away all day in my craft room to have projects to show. It's gonna be a fun day!


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88 comments:

Amy said...

Oooh, love that cat!

Anonymous said...

I love the Boo! Great card, thanks for sharing with us.

Melissa said...

I knew things had to be going crazy for you since you had been MIA! Hope things slow down a bit once the kids head back to school for you!

Great card! Love how the cat turned out (and I don't even like cats! lol).

Good to see you back Mel!

paperscissors said...

oh! i feel the same way about halloween cards, why would i ever send them but i love the ms cart just for the halloween images!?! the little one? even when they are getting ready for college and dating they require some attention!

Dana said...

Cute card...glad that you are back.
Thanks.

http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

Linda said...

Halloween was my mom's favorite holiday. I love to make the cards and I send one to each of my sons but that is about it. I'll bet a nursing home would love to get them.
I love your card. That boo is cool.

GiGi said...

Glad to see you back Mel! I've missed you! Cute card.

Ohhh Snap said...

Welcome back :D. Don't you love that commercial with the Dad using a cart like a scoother with 2 glum childern following him while "Most Wonderful Time of the Year plays"? My most favorite though is Alice Cooper school shopping with his daughter debating the lyrics of his "Schools Out" song.

I love this card! I love papermaking with the cake carts, and I don't have a cake lol. So of the employees at Joann's didn't know you could swap 'em. I said a cart is a cart is a cart lol.

Looking forward to Hello Thursday :D.

Karen said...

What a cute card. You could use them with the special Halloween treats that you have set aside for special Trick or Treaters, like nieces and nephews, etc.

Joyce L. said...

As someone who has never EVER followed a blog before, I realized how addicted I've become (in a quick 2 month timespan) to your daily postings during your short leave of absence!! :) Glad you are back!

I love Halloween - brings back memories of my childhood with cider, homemade donuts and all the neighborhood outside visiting! I can't wait to make my cards this year! Thanks for the cute idea!

Helen said...

This is cute! I love to make Halloween cards too, but am not sure I actually give them away :-)

love2create said...

Super cute card! And I love Halloweeen! I make mini cards to go with the treat bags for the kids who live close to us. They love having a special bag that's made especially for them! I also send my mom a halloween card every year. It's just another day to say hi, but in a special way!

Isabel Z said...

Here's to a calmer September:-)

Love your card!

Donna said...

Looking forward to your Thursday projects!
Blessings, Donna

Gramjak said...

Canot wait for your Thursday designs! Wahoo!

Really like the sei paper and your darling Booooooo card...

SHELLEE said...

Welcome back! Have really missed your talents and hope that life begins to settle for you now! The cake carts are really quite versitile!
Shellee

pattyk said...

great card thanks

Susan Edwards said...

Love this card and you, cute girlie!!

xx Susan

Ann said...

I'm not big into Halloween but this is cute and I always make Halloween cards for my great neices. Very cute and an awsome cartridge. Good selection for the paper, too.
Mstgane
ANN

Pamela said...

This is a great Halloween card and it's great to see you back. I am anxious for Hello Thursday too!

Kelly Massman said...

So cute!

Sharon said...

Great card! And those papers are just awesome!! :)

Cathy said...

Need my address to send me your Halloween card? : ) Very cute.

Paperberrycards said...

Oh wow I absolutely love that card. I think I might have to put that cartride on my wish list. All your cards always look so elegant. Nice job!!

CharmaineE said...

I really don't know which I like more: the textured cat, the dripping Boo, or the lettering of Creepy Halloween!

Elaine said...

What a cool cat! And that drippy Boo is just wonderful, love, love the card!!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Hey! Welcome back! We missed you! But we all understand, I don't know how you girls post everyday. I post 3-4 times a month on my blog and that is enough for me.
Thanks for sharing
Susan

Scrapper69 said...

SOOOOO Glad to see you back Melanie! I come here everyday and I keep thinking ????? What's going on....I know she was at CHA and She's back now.... Sooooo where is she???? LOL I hope things slow down for ya! Great Fun Colorful Card! I've been making some Halloween cards too and now I've sorta kinda moved on to Fall.... I mean whats the point of a Halloween card if you don't make a Fall one! Right? LOL :o) Looking forward to seeing your creations for Hello Thursday! :o)

Rebecca's Card Hobby said...

This card is really cute - love the cat.

shari said...

Great card, I love the drippy boo! Shari (cricutrookie)

Janice M. said...

These cards made using the cake cartridges are so cute!! And I thought those would be cartridges I wouldn't need!!

Marty said...

OMG....love the drippy Boo! Too cute

Ticketgoddess said...

This is a great card...I didn't think I needed this cartridge...may just have to rethink that decision...

Court said...

Great card!LOVE that paper. Thanks for sharing!

Angie said...

The Halloween bug has hit me as well. Love the card!

4kids4 said...

Glad to see you back!! Two weeks til school starts here...I'm counting down the days!! :-)

I love Halloween, but like you, I wouldn't send Halloween cards. But layouts are a different story!

TFS!

Anonymous said...

Love the 'boo' and the paper for the cat is perfect! TFS
mommanj

JenE said...

Oh my...I LOVE this card!!! Great cuts, great papers, great colors!

Kim. said...

Glad to see you back, love the card and the 'boo' is great.
Kim xXx

Lynn B said...

The cat is great! I love this paper also. Those cake cartridges are so appealing even for those that don't bake.

Thebookinroom said...

Love the card! I would prob send it to the teacher with the halloween treats for the kids. Only time I would ever send a halloween card!

Vanessa said...

Really cute card! TFS

Angela said...

Lovin that drippy BOO!. Thanks for such a cute idea.

Santaread said...

Cute Card!

Anonymous said...

Cute card:) love the paper you used. Great to hear from you, hang in there school is around the corner.
Monica L.
monita23 at ca dot rr dot com

Lauren said...

super cute!

Denise-Scrapmouse said...

Soooo scary! Love the dripping effect. That is so cool!

Jennie said...

Awesome! Love it!

Elizabeth said...

great card. You know I can send you my address and you can send that great halloween card to me :)

AndreaA said...

cute card!!

Lara said...

I love the drippy boo. Thanks for posting!

Chris said...

I love the "Boo" what a great font.

Maureen Reiss said...

Welcome back!! Love your card! The drippy BOO is too cute!!

S.Bayles said...

Melanie,
You have been missing in action. I missed all your great cards. Hope and glad you are back in the swing.
E-Mail: davidbayles@sprintmail.com

mary stuart said...

Darling card, but i'm with you in that i just don't send halloween cards!
Glad to see you're back in blog action! Looking forward to seeing your creations for Thursday!
You should be returning to school soon too! Have fun!

AJoy said...

I don't send Halloween cards either but they sure are cute. I love the monsters cart so maybe I'll start a new tradition and start!

April
nginerd at gmail dot com

Rose said...

My mom's birthday was on Halloween, I would always send her a Halloween birthday card special times.I love the way the dripping BOO! came out,& your textured cat reminds me of cordutory pants LOL.CUTE CUTE CARD TFS!!!

Rose said...

My mom's birthday was on Halloween, I would always send her a Halloween birthday card special times.I love the way the dripping BOO! came out,& your textured cat reminds me of cordutory pants LOL.CUTE CUTE CARD TFS!!!

Windy said...

Very cute card! I send Halloween cards to my sons and their families just for fun, and this is a great idea. Glad to have you back. Thanks.

cardchick's world said...

oooooohhhhhh luv luv luv this one...and that cart is a must have...can you do a happy b-day the same way you did the boo?? I would luv to see what you would do

Cindy said...

Love all the fall and halloween cards, although I really don't send them either. Glad you're back in touch! TFS!

~Tammy~ said...

Very cute! Love the paper that goes just perfect with it!

Becky Moore said...

Oh this card is so cute!

slbt17 said...

What fun!
Sandra

Michele said...

Love the paper you used on Boo. At first glance it looks like a bloodshot eye.

Carrie said...

As always, you do such a nice job. I have to admit... I'm not a huge fan of scary images, but my grandmother always sent us a halloween card in the mail with $1 growing up, so the card reminded me of that. :) I hope your August becomes less crazy, I can definitely sympathize.

pcrusberg said...

Oh, I do love that cat! Great font too. Thanks!

Amy K said...

Yeah, you're back. Sorry to hear about your rough times.
This card is adorable.
Better days are ahead!

Blessings...

peacefulgardens said...

Your very creative and thanks for all the ideas.

LJ said...

Glad to see you posting again...you've been missed! Cute card!

BethAnn said...

Welcome back, Melanie! You were missed by many!! The card is very cute, but I really don't send any Halloween cards. I'm sure it's a great cart for parties, decorations, etc. Can't wait to see what's in store for Hello Thurs. BethAnn M.

Manhattan Mandie said...

So cute! I love the "BOO"!!! Glad to see you back!!!

Luv 2 Create said...

Very cute card Melanie. But then it's Martha Stewart cart. Right?
Missed you. Glad you are back.
Marcie

yvette said...

what a great card!!

sucor said...

Fun card! Love the papers. Thanks for sharing.

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

Very cute card....amazing what you can do with those carts!

peacefulgardens said...

All your hard work makes me really want to get going with another project. Thanks for sharing.

Kimberly T. said...

Cute card! I hope things slow down for you a bit. Can't wait to see what fun things you have today!

Angie Smith said...

How "Boo"tiful!!!!

Angie
overtherainbeaux@yahoo.com

Jen C said...

TOOOOO Cute! Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer said...

Melanie,

Love your Halloween card! I actually love to send Halloween cards to my parents, siblings (well, now it's more for the nieces & nephews), friends...I am always looking for excuses to let those I care about know it! ;)

That font is amazing!!! :) I like the MS Border Punch that's similar, but I like the letters even more!

Thanks so much for sharing,

Jennifer

Rosemary said...

Love this. It seems like you never have enough carts! Rosemary at hudak4@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

Jennifer L said...

Oh my goodness, such fun ideas, so ready to do me some cardmaking.
Boys will be boys is a favorite of mine. That is such a cute cartridge.

Lori with: SimplyMadeScrapbooks said...

Super cute card, Love the martha carts. thanks for sharing

Ann said...

Melanie, what a cute card! I don't really send Halloween cards either but i could totally use these images on a LO!!

Turnedgypsy said...

oooh a black cat. thank you melanie for all the info and inspiration you give us.
mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

Cynde said...

What a great Halloween font! Love it (and the cat too).

cyndepeterson at gmail dot com
http://cyndepeterson.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Ms. Melanie - First of all, Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful cards. Do you have a post or can you do one, showing how to make the perfect bow?

 
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