Vinyl Halloween Pumpkin

 I posted this on the Cricut Fantastic blog but will also share here on my blog. If you haven't seen the Cricut Fantastic blog you should go and check it out. Here is the link http://cricutfanatics.blogspot.com/
I bought these Styrofoam pumpkins last year at Michael's on clearance. (I paid $1.00 each for these pumpkins). The pumpkins are 9", 12", and 18" sizes.
I love fall, pumpkins, and Halloween so I used some Brown Cricut vinyl and cut some designs out to decorate the pumpkins.
If you have never worked w/ vinyl it is super easy.
Here is a few little tips for you: Do what is called a "Kiss Cut" - it is where you only cut the vinyl not the backing. To achieve this I used my expression and cut the vinyl at 3 on the pressure, 3 on the speed, and 3 on the blade depth. Vinyl cuts so nicely even small fin details cut out very nice. The second tip is for you to "weed" out the vinyl - that is just simply taking all the negative pieces out -I just use a pair of tweezers and works nicely. (Weeding out the pieces you don't want/need - ex. the windows on the house).

I used only 1 cartridge and that was Chic and Scary (Teresa Collins designed it).
Cut sizes"
Witch w/ moon 5 1/2"
Spooky tree 5"
Spooky house 3"
Bats cut in different sizes: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" 1" and 1 1/2". (That is also another great thing about vinyl is cutting smaller pieces).
Bird 1 1/2"
Cats 2" each - one cut normal and other flipped

I then pealed the vinyl off the backing and adhered them to the pumpkins. (I used a baby wipe to clean the pumpkins of any dust first).
Vinyl is forgiving and you can lift and reposition it if you get a bubble in it.
Just smooth it out.
Hope you enjoy!!!

Cricut Info & Supplies Used:
Designed by: Terri Szymanski
Cricut Cartridges Used: Chic and Scary

Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression
Project type: Home decor
Project theme: Halloween
Other Supplies Used: Styrofoam Pumpkins

Halloween Blog hop Winner Winner Winner..

Thank you all for the great comments on the blog hop. I hope everyone had a GREAT time hopping along.

I had a total of 26 comments and comment #4 - Nadia Your witch cards are so sweet. The Teddy Bear card is beary sweet (sorry-- couldn't resist) and your stamped witch is perfectly colored.

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Nadia I will send you a PM message via the Cricut circle message board.

Thanks all for the sweet comments.

Terri

Spectrum Noir Challenge #2

So a couple of weeks ago I ordered this adorable Humphrey stamp set. It is for birthdays but I thought it was so cute w/o the present/sayings and made this card.

We all know I love a good Challenge well this month over at the Spectrum Noirs blog they are hosting another monthly challenge. The them was to color using only Spectrum Noir markers and incorporate flowers. For more details or to enter you can go here:
http://www.spectrumnoir.com/challenge/

I normally do my coloring and then try to match the paper to it. This time I did the opposite and looked at the paper I had bought recently in a kit and knew I wanted to use the Pale Pinks (PP) set. It includes some pastels, lights, and Pink markers. I also used a Tan (TN 2) for the shoes.

I had a few white prima flowers and no PINK so I just took my markers and colored the prima flowers to match the colors.

The little rhinestones are from Queen & Co. the silver accents on the dress are perfect pearls (just bought my 1st set and love them).

Hope you enjoy and
Happy Scrappin'

Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to the Halloween Blog hop hosted by very Talented  Yolanda.
You should of came from her blog if not you will want to go and check it out. She has lined up incredible talent to show you some fun Halloween projects.

So sit back and enjoy the hop -- don't worry it won't be too scary.

Here is the full line up:
1. Yolonda http://craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/ >>> Starting point<<<<

2. Terri http://scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/ >>> You Are Here<<<<

3. Brenda http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com >> Next Up <<<<<

4. Liz http://lizziesworldofcrafting.blogspot.com

5. Sophia http://glitternglow.blogspot.com

6. Wanda http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com/

7. Becka http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com/

8. Tammy http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/

9. Michele http://www.michelegreen.com/

10. Betsy http://betsymcreates.blogspot.com/

11. Tracie http://www.thecraftytouch.blogspot.com/

12. Sherry http://macybella.blogspot.com/

13. Terri http://tdycreativegal.blogspot.com/

14. Amy www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
 

15. Paulette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

For this blog hop
I made 2 card  the first one I used this  cute cartridge Teddy Bear Parade.
Witch Bear Card:
Witch Bear A2 card
The card is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4"
Cartridge:
Teddy Bear Parade
Bear cut at 3" w/ all layers
I added a little 1/4" banner to add the sticker to a few pop dots on the bear and banner.

The second card is is also a witch but a cute/sweet witch.

The stamp set is from Inky Antics called Halloween Witch Honey Pop. This is a stamp that you are suppose to use on the inside of a card w/ the special Honey Pop paper, however, I just wanted it to be on the outside. That is the great part with Inky Antic stamp sets. I colored this witch with my Spectrum Noir Markers and added a some detail w/ my glitter pen.

The card base is DCWV - cards
The paper for both cards is also from DCWV - I used my favorite Halloween pack Bewitched. I seriously might just run out of DCWV Bewitched paper. I love the bright pinks, purple, and traditional orange black.
The Happy Halloween, Get Candy, and the three little banners are  from SRM sticker borders.

The gems are from Queen and Company.

What would a blog hop be with out blog candy???

Well up for grabs will be this Cute Halloween stamp set, a set of Halloween glitters and this little pumpkin stamp.
 Just leave a comment by Wednesday 10/24 and I will draw a random winner on 10/25. Winner will have 1 week to email me back to claim the prize.

Hope you enjoy and
Happy Scrappin'

Halloween Goody bags

This weeks challenge at Peachy Keen Stamps is to make any project with PKS stamps. I love the Cricut Teddy Bear Parade - I think it layers nicely and you can cut a little smaller items and still make it look nice.

Since my daughter is in preschool and only has 10 total kids in the class I figured I'd make a cute little "treat" bag this year. I knew I wanted to use the PKS faces and the Teddy bear cartridge but picking just 1 of the bears was hard. She has 9 girls in her class and 1 boy. So I didn't totally want to make it all girly.

I picked up some cute little Halloween goodies - (since kids get way!!!! too much candy at Halloween I wanted something else). I found these little disc, stamps, and a puzzle and thought it would be perfect for this.

I cut the cute little bears at 2.10 " using my gypsy I hid all the lines and then stamped the cute little PKS face on them. I did the layers for the pumpkin outfit.

I added them to a top note template I made a while back for the tops of such treat bags. The bags are 4x6 and work perfectly for these.
Since there is a boy I didn't want all pink either so I used the green card stock from DCWV Bewitched mat stacks. The orange/green paper is from Michael's.

Hope you enjoy  and
Happy Scrappin'