Monday, October 15, 2012

Halloween is a Favorite!

As luck would have it, Linda has us on page 53, Challenge #25 in our CC2 books and we are playing with Perfect Pearls!  Now that is a favorite of mine, among many and as Simon Says Stamp is the sponsor, well they also have a challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show "A Favorite," so we are double dipping as I love Halloween and Perfect Pearls!   Will also link this up to the current "Spooktacular Decorations" challenge at Inspiration Journal!

I can't tell you about the technique for challenge #25, but I can tell you a little bit about that awesome skull!  I stamped this dude on recycled plastic, after scuffing the plastic up a bit.  I really wanted a ghostly effect.  Once I stamped him using Archival Black, I clear embossed.  Yes, you must be careful with plastic as it can easily distort.  The Graveyard was much fun to make and I will tell you about that at a later time.  Added a couple of shrinky dinks and a star was born.  All stamps are Tim's as are the Perfect Pearls, dies, etc! 
Keeping this short and sweet as it is kind of late here and I just wanted to get this posted tonight!  Thank you for stopping by and I hope you are having a fabulous week!

Perfect Pearls
Archival Black
Distress Metallic Stains, Vintage Photo
Distress Ink Vintage Photo
 
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54 comments:

  1. BarbaraWOctober 15, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I love what you did with this tag. That skull is so awesome. I'm going to hate when Halloween is over.

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  2. PlumCat ArtOctober 15, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Love that skull artwork! Yay, Halloween art. Happy day, Mary Ann

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  3. CarolineOctober 16, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    This is stunning the skull is fantastic. Caroline xxx

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  4. Lynn StevensOctober 16, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Terry you brought creepy cool to a new level with this tag!!! EEK!!!
    LOVE it! you really did achieve that ghostly look using plastic, brilliant!
    Hugs Lynn

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  5. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansOctober 16, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Hi Terry, wonderful spooky tag, and great bit of recycling. The skull looks amazing on the plastic set against your very striking background. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x x

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  6. Julia S-WOctober 16, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    I think the word 'wow' comes to mind here! This is a stunning tag and yet another reason for me to buy the book (I know, I'm probably the only person in the world not to have it!). The colours are wonderfully creep and the recycled plastic skull is just fantastic. Can you tell I really like this?
    Juliaxx

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  7. Brenda BrownOctober 16, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Ooooh I love what you did with that skull, it creates such an eerie look to this piece. I think your favourites are my favourites too.
    Have a good week.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  8. Jenny MarplesOctober 16, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Staggeringly beautiful Terry. The skull is ingenious as it means you don't lose out on seeing that amazing background. Hugs, Buttons x

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  9. GioOctober 16, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    AHHHH, gorgeous!

    The little cat, the skull, every detail, i love it, Terry!

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  10. Valerie-JaelOctober 16, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Gorgeous tag! Valerie

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  11. PamOctober 16, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Love the background!! And such cute shrinky dink's embellishments!! I haven't made any for awhile, thanks for the reminder!!

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  12. ElectraOctober 16, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    This is incredible! I love it!

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  13. Mrs.BOctober 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    WOW Terry this is 'spooky'
    The skull looks amazing, originally thought it was a mould.
    Fabulous background.
    Avril xx

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  14. ShelleyOctober 16, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Brilliant! Love it to death! (giggle) It truly is wonderful Terry, you achieved eerily spooky on this one.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Terry
    You nailed the spooky, sinister vibe on your amazing tag which I just love that texture you achieved.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  16. AlexaOctober 16, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Wow - amazing tag. The skull is incredible and the headstone edge is fab. Love it!

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  17. cherylOctober 16, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    oh gosh Hun this is brilliant oh I just love what you have done here hun,hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

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  18. KarinOctober 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    wow, gorgeous tag!! Stunning Skull!

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  19. Janny Jager October 16, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Wowwwwwwwww this is a really spooky tag
    Beautiful made
    Love it

    Greetings Janny

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  20. 1CardCreatorOctober 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Very, very spooky and cool!

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  21. Lucy EdmondsonOctober 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    This is wonderful; really creepy! Hallowe'en keeps sucking me in too,

    Lucy x

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  22. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Whoa! That skull looks terrifyingly real Terry! Gorgeous tag, the headstones really belong! I see you like Halloween a lot, too ;-)
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  23. Silvia(Barnie)October 16, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Wohoo, that's cool, a fantastic and spooky tag.

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  24. Gillian ....October 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Terry, the background looks amazing and the skull is fab. x

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  25. Kathy EddyOctober 16, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Hey Terry, this is amazing! You did a wonderful job on this!

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  26. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)October 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Terry love this tag you sure accomplished what you set out to do ----SPOOK-tacular that it.
    Marilyn

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  27. Scrappin' StacyOctober 16, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Love the gravestones! So much texture and spooky elements.

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  28. Anita Houston The Artful MavenOctober 16, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    WOW!!! Spooktacular! I love your PP background! Outstanding! What a fun make!

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  29. MeggymayOctober 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Wow, Terry, this is one awesome tag. That skull is fantastic.
    Yvonne

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  30. SherryOctober 16, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Fantastic tag Terry, it really is spooky!

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  31. Lisa HOctober 16, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    nice!! I really like what you did with the background too.

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  32. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Really love this one! The background is fabulous and the skull is super spooky - love it all!!

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  33. Linda LedbetterOctober 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Holy cow, girl, this is TOO cool! You nailed the spooky look and made a really artful, interesting piece. Beautiful job!

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  34. wwillowwOctober 16, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    ANOTHER GREAT TAG TERRY!!! I'm loving Halloween this year too, maybe not to your extreme LOL but I just altered a rat trap...check it out on my blog. I'm also working on a coffin that I am having so much fun playing with... will be posting that soon!!

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  35. Shelly SchmidtOctober 16, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Always drooling when I stop by....no, I have never had a stroke or any neurological issues- I drool at all of your gorgeous creations- you are one talented lady! I LOVE the beautiful background... : )

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  36. Gaby Bee October 17, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I LOVE this tag!!! That skull is absolutely stunning!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  37. stamping sueOctober 17, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    what a great tag. I do love all the different techniques you did on it. the skull is so creative.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  38. SandraOctober 17, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Terry this is one gorgeous tag! Love the skull! And the background is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  39. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Looks amazing. You do Tims techniques so well. I just love this spooky tag.

    Hugs~

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  40. Kelly BoothOctober 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Awesome Awesome Tag...thanks for Joining us at the Inspiration Journal!

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  41. VadaOctober 17, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    So Very Sorry I've been MIA.
    Outstanding Tag Missy, Love it.
    Hugs Vada

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  42. Marjie KemperOctober 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    This should've come with a warning... it's so scary!!! I love it but it is CREEPY indeed! The texture is to die for... LOVE it!

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  43. SharonOctober 17, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Wow this is really stunning & a bit spooky!!! Amazing effect!

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  44. toniOctober 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Fabulous tag I love the way you've created the skull it's brilliant x

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  45. MicheleOctober 17, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    whoa nelly! these just keep getting better and better. awesome spooky stuff! xo

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  46. FayeOctober 18, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Gosh, this is fabulous. Love the ghostly effect and the cool graveyard. X

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  47. Sugar Lump StudiosOctober 18, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    loving the texture, colors and spooky feel of this. amazing work. Hope you are doing good and enjoying cooler temps? Thanks for the well wishes. I am grateful to *finally* be on the mend. 3.5 months of this is far too long!

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  48. Shelly HickoxOctober 18, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    This is such a cool tag, Terry!! The skull is awesome, the background is incredible, and I love what you did with the tombstones. And is that a shrink plastic kitty? Totally love this!!

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  49. Carol W.October 18, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Amazing tag! Love the scene and little cat!

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  50. Words and PicturesOctober 18, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Totally cool Terry - absolutely love what you've done with the skull: gleaming, translucent and dimensional, he looks just brilliant!
    Alison x

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  51. SarahOctober 19, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    very cool- the colours and skull look amazing - a fab tag indeed. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Sarah.

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  52. Gerrie JohnnicOctober 21, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhh wow, luv this GF! I gotta' give this a try! and the bg is perfect too!

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  53. Sandi McLeanOctober 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Spectacular! Oh my!

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  54. UnknownOctober 28, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love this Terry. So many wonderful techniques. I was wondering how you got the skull to look so ghostly. Thanks for sharing that tip - I will be trying that out. Much as the tag looks fab I am glad you showed us the detail of the background -this would look wonderful on so many projects. Hugs Helen

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