Saturday, October 1, 2011

Mr. Pumpkin Head!

Mr. Pumpkin Head came about after Lisa's, Bloggers Challenge, "sketch"  theme for this week!   I really enjoy the challenge of sketch!  Simon Says Stamp and Show is for Men Only and this corny dude makes the cut!
I knew I wanted to use my new Halloween Treats stamps from Artistic Outpost, so I started with what I decided would be the focal point!  He was stamped with Black Archival ink on yellow cardstock, heat set and then I used Stampin Up's Pumpkin Pie Marker to color in some of the areas! A rick rac ribbon trim was die cut and then the bats from Haunted Halloween were stamped.  All background panels were embossed and highlighted using a technique from the Technique Junkies.  I stamped the spider and sentiment prior to embossing!   For my flourish, I decided to go with a feather in his hat and cut some black open weave ribbon trim in strips.  The feather was gifted to me by my rotten bird, Fred!  You know Fred turned 24 in August.  He may actually be the oldest living Patagonia!

Thank you for stopping by today and I wish you a wonderful weekend! 
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    As I don't do scary Hallowe'en this is right up my street.
    This is such an accomplished card you have created Terry.
    Hope you are having a lovely start to the weekend.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  2. Jan HenningsOctober 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    love this! The embossed spider web background is so cool!

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  3. Kimberly GajewskiOctober 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Terrific Halloween card Terri! Great image! I really like the sketch flipped this way too! :D

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  4. WillyOctober 1, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Love your funny card, Terry!

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  5. ChristineOctober 1, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This is the least scary Halloween card I have ever seen. Well done.

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  6. 1CardCreatorOctober 1, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Fred's feather really makes this card, how fun! Love the border scallop too.

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  7. Lucy EdmondsonOctober 1, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oooh, this is great! Love that embossed spider's web,

    Lucy x

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  8. Valerie-JaelOctober 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Great card! Valerie

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  9. Silvia(Barnie)October 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Terry, that's such a fantastic Halloween card.

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  10. Sugar Lump StudiosOctober 1, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Oh Terry - I just love him! He is the best pumpkin retro image...not to scary and not too cute (does that make sense??)! Happy October m'dear - yesterday I swear it was going to snow (low of 35 here)...not ready for it...but I will take that over the heat any day! :)

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  11. MicheleOctober 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    i love the wonderful colors in this card and the gaiety of it. i am definitely inspired to get on the hallowe'en card bandwagon. :) xo

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  12. Brenda BrownOctober 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    A great card Terry, fabulous images and I love the autumnal orange and yellow together.
    We are having a heat wave at the moment - our seasons are really topsy turvy.
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  13. StarrOctober 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Terry, thanks so much for visiting my blog and you comments on my painting. Thoughts and opinions are always welcome. I love your card and it seems that I've found a blog hop!Yea.

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  14. DebiOctober 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    this card made me smile Terry, Pumpkin head is the name we call someone in our family when they're being silly LOL Debi x

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  15. Lisa SomervilleOctober 1, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Wonderful Halloween card, love the added feather! Great use of the sketch! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  16. Lynn StevensOctober 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    just saw this over at RAC, its darling! Great use of AO stamps
    hugs Lynn

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  17. SharonOctober 1, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    This is great! Love the orange/yellow/black colour combination!!

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  18. cherylOctober 2, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    oh hun this is one brilliant hallowean card just love the detail and layout on this its so effective hugs cherylxxx

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  19. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I just LOVE you Mr Pumpkin head card.. That is what I call my sweet grandson sometimes.. Those bright Halloween colors look awesome. And that embossing makes it.. Well done!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  20. Candy COctober 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Terry. I love your vintage/retro Halloween card! It is absolutely precious. Love your pumpkin head...what a wonderful focal point! The oranges and blacks with all the patterns you used really work perfectly together. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy

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  21. CgraOctober 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Love the pumpkin head, great card!

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  22. TerryOctober 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hey there Terry, here is the other Terry saying thank you for joining the DT from the Simon Says Stamp and show challenge, with your fabulous Halloween card, love the orange colors and Mr. Pumpkin is just great. hugs terry xxxx

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  23. Shelly SchmidtOctober 2, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I just love this great card- the feather in his hat is great- love the embossed BG and the spider... I think Mr umpkin Head is awesome too- I love AO images!

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  24. Cindy AdkinsOctober 2, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Oh this is an adorable Halloween piece, Terry and I love the feather in his cap!!! I hope you've had a good weekend, my friend.
    XO
    CIndy

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  25. Basement StamperOctober 2, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    love all the texture to this card. Thanks for joining us at blogger's challenge this week.

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  26. 2amscrapperOctober 3, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    totally awesome, Terry!

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  27. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Fantastic Halloween card Terry with a vintage feel! Love that background, so appropriate!! Hugs, Ira

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  28. Gerrie JohnnicOctober 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Just too cute,, luv the feather too!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Ohh this is fun Terry. Love mr pumpkin head :)
    Hugs June x

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  30. Joe MOctober 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love the pumpkin head guy! I am a big fan of anything Halloween and the vintage stuff is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. SherryOctober 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Your 'corny dude' is great Terry (love that name for him - lol) xx

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  32. suziqu's thread worksOctober 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Hello Terry...Lovely to meet you! Love your blog and love your Halloween card interpretation!Thanks for following and I shall follow you.
    Hope your week is going well.
    Hugs across the seas,
    Suzy

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  33. IdaOctober 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Playing comment catch-up again today.

    Love, Love, Love this. Wonderful images and I really like that you stamped on your ric-rac ribbon.

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  34. Riki SchumacherOctober 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Hi there, thanks so much for finding me! Thanks for posting about the blog and the giveaway too. Good luck on the contest. Love the Halloween art, really fun. Good old Fred giving you a feather!! Take care, Riki

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  35. Mrs.BOctober 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Great Fun Hallowen card Terry, love the image, so different from the norm.
    Just been catching up and I love the Apothecary tag.
    Have a great weekend.
    Avril xx

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  36. Cindy AdkinsOctober 8, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hi Terry,
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  37. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Such a fun creation, Terry...it turned out beautifully!

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