Hello Stampin’ Friends,
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Sunday.
Can you believe that September is almost over, where does the time go?! The passing of September means one thing … Halloween is just around the corner. Those of you, who know me, know that I love Halloween. It appears I’m not the only one, as it is the second most celebrated / decorated holiday of the year (second only to Christmas).
On that note, I want to celebrate Halloween all this week with fun and frightening projects with you. Since it is Sunday … nothing too scary. In fact, it’s fun … you won’t believe where these cute little pumpkins came from!
Get out your Holiday catalog and turn to page 25 … You got it! I used the “Snow Day” stamp set to create my jack-o-lanterns!
Oh yes … you can see it now, can’t you! Isn’t that awesome. How cute is that! I drew the faces and the vines onto my pumpkins … too easy. Now … that is a versatile stamp set!
I also used the new Chalk Marker and some glitter to highlight the facial features (eyes, nose, & mouth) and the Argyle Embossing Folder to create some fun texture.
Did You Know?
The original jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, potatoes or beets. (From the History Channel)
Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world. Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating “jack-o’-lanterns”—the name comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack—originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as an early canvas. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Halloween festivities.
So just a little fun and trivia for you today. Thanks for stopping by!
I’ll have some hauntingly fun cards for you this week, so make sure you stop back.
Linda's Stampin' Escape 
Such a clever idea to use the snowman for a stack of pumpkins, I never cease to be amazed at people’s imagination!
Thanks Kathy. Wish I could take credit for the original idea, but it was a fellow demonstrator. I agree … I too am amazed at the talent pool in this big beautiful world of stamping.
I LOVE THIS CARD !!!! Great job and inspiration- who’d have thought to use a snowman stamp for Halloween?- thanks for the idea and the extra info on the holiday! Love your blog and your ideas and knowledge and leadership Linda! Thanks.
Thank you Barb! It is my wonderful stampin’ friends who fuel my passion for creating and sharing. This is the most awesome job anyone could have … and so rewarding. Thanks again.