I live with Harry Potter

Yesterday my son's school had a "Literary Parade".  The kids could dress as their favorite literary character (no cartoon characters or monsters allowed).  They were to bring along the book from which their character came and they could also bring a small pumpkin decorated as either the character or as a sidekick. 

Is that not the cutest Harry Potter you've ever seen?  And that's his owl Hedwig. 

He said a few other kids dressed as HP but they didn't have the lightening scar.

Huh???!!!! 

Isn't that the most defining feature of HP??

Ever since we got the HP glasses and tie a few days ago he's been wearing them around the house (and out to dinner last night) because he likes to look like a nerd.  LOL!

Cheech & Chong

We're getting close to Halloween so this week's Pink Ninjas prompt is costumes. 

In 2000, the hubs and I went as Cheech & Chong. 

I have to say those were the best costumes we've ever been!  Notice how even my mustache is off-center, just like Cheech??  LOL!

The word "DREAM" was printed on the paper, I just thought it was appropriate to add in the "NICE" and "S" in honor of Cheech & Chong's movie.  Also, had to do the low rider roof-liner dingle balls.  LOL!

Yeah, that just ain't right!  (And, yes, that IS how pale I am!  I practically glow.  It's sad.)

Be sure to check out the Pink Ninjas blog to see what the amazing Design Team made for your inspiration. 

And come play with us!!!!!  We love to see what you make!!

Have a great Wednesday!!

-  Heidi

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Memories Always-Forever Online Crop Halloween Challenge

Come join me at the Memories Always-Forever Online Crop for my Halloween Challenge!

Using Halloween papers and embellishments, create a layout using "everyday" pictures (ie NOT Halloween pics). 

Here's mine:

Check out THIS POST for all the details and close-up pics.

Upload your layout to the Memories Always-Forever gallery by Monday, 10/19 at 11:59pm EST.  Label your layout "Halloween Crop" for your chance to win this fun fall RAK from me:

There are some Stampin' Up! papers in fall colors, some American Crafts and Prima flowers, and leaves, felt pumpkins, and ribbons from Joanns. 

But, you can't win if you're not a member of Memories Always-Forever.  So, head on over there to sign up and upload your layout!! 

I'll randomly draw the winner from the pool of entries on Tuesday, 10/20. 

While you're over there, check out the other games, challenges, and make & takes posted almost hourly throughout the weekend!  So much fun!!

Heidi

p.s.  Be sure to scroll down to see today's Sketchy Thursdays Second Chance Challenge!!  You won't be disappointed!!!

Invasion!

Yea!!!  It's Sketchy Thursdays!!!

Another GORGEOUS one, eh??!! 

I'm still in a Halloween mood.

The kids were goofing off at lunch one day.  They look like giant bug people.

Loving this Martha Stewart Halloween paper pack.  It's full of spiders, webs, skulls, warnings, and skeletons!  

Details:  Martha Stewart paper; Joanns ribbon; Michaels trim; Making Memories hardware; Glimmer Mist; Colorbox ink; American Crafts alpha stickers; unknown rubons (stitches). 

Head on over to the Sketchy Thursdays site to check out what inspiration our wonderful Design Team made for you with this sketch!  Be sure to link up your creation to Mr. Linky in the Sketchy Thursdays sidebar for your chance to win a cool prize from Scrapbook Circle kit club!! 

Also, don't forget we have the Sketchy Thursdays November Guest Design Team challenge going on now through 10/24.  Not only do you get to be the Guest Designer for the month of November but you'll also receive an amazing prize pack from Flamingo Scraps at the end of your term!!  Head on over to check it out!!

Have a great Thursday!!

Heidi

Happy World Card Making Day!

Scroll down one post for Unity Friends with Flair.

I've come to realize over the last few months that cards aren't exactly my forte'.  I mean, I there are a couple that I'm pretty proud of but mostly more duds than studs. 

Live the Life You've Imagined

Let's Hang Out

I'm starting to get into making ATCs, which are "sorta" cards, right?  I mean, look at my two fave cards...they're more little art canvases than what most people make for cards with all the layering and mats and ribbon, etc. 

So I'm gonna show you my two most recent ATCs (and I hope Ally doesn't kill me because they haven't been distributed yet).  (SOOOO, if you are a member of either Ally's Kawaii or Halloween ATC swap, CLOSE YOUR EYES NOW!!  Go to another blog.  GO HERE.  Or HERE.  Just DON'T PEEK!)

I already gave you a peek at my Kawaii swap:

My original intention was to base this tuff little ninja grrrrl on my daughter, but I didn't have a marker that did her rootbeer-colored eyes justice so I went with turquoise instead.  She's loosely based on a Power Puff girl, too.  Since I had to make so many ATCs, I cheated and just made one drawing and then photocopied them and colored them in.  That's why the eyes aren't black but copier grey.  I ran out of time getting them sent out so my compromise was to not color in all the eyes and mouths so they all have that Turner Classic Movie colorization going for them. 

The background is alcohol inks with a pearl mixative, which, of course does not translate well to photo, so you'll just have to imagine the luminescent quality of the background.  I masked off a part, sprayed it with Glimmer Mist and hit it with a bit of the Martha Stewart dust glitter, too. 

As mentioned, the kanji is a my crude attempt at the word "bad".  I apologize profusely to those who can actually read kanji and realize how miffed up it is. 

Details:  Stampin' Up! glossy paper; Ranger alcohol inks; Martha Stewart glitter; Glimmer Mist; Markers - Stampin' Up, Marvy, Sharpie; Zig Milennium pen; unknown stars.

My Halloween ATC:

I am lovin' this baby!  The background is made with purple and black alcohol inks with a silver mixative but, again, the pearlescent quality of it is lost in digital translation.   This one shows it a little bit:

I used Stampin' Up! heat & stick powder to adhere the glitter to the skull.  And the spiderweb, BOO, and edges of the card all embossed in black. 

Details:  Stampin' Up! glossy paper, heat & stick powder; Stamps - Inkadinkado, Making Memories; Ink - StazOn, VersaMark, Stampendous embossing powder, Ranger alcohol inks; Martha Stewart glitter. 

Hope you enjoyed my ode to World Card Making Day today.   Have fun creating!!

Heidi

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Halloween candy time!!!!

The Fun Size candies, the candy corn, the special trick or treat mixes.  It's all good!

So, today over on Sketchy Thursdays we are having a special Second Chance Challenge for which you must use the prompt "Candy Inspiration" AND this special sketch:

What's not to love?  It's candy corn flavored CHOCOLATE!!  And this pure evil, of course, is only available this time of year. 

It's hard to see on the full layout pic but these are some actual kisses flags from the candy corn variety.  (No, I did NOT eat all of them to get these...I rewrapped them for later enjoyment.)

Details:  Heidi Grace papers; Dymo labeler; Michaels trim; thread, Hershey's Candy Corn Kisses flags.

This challenge is sponsored by Scrapbook Kit Club who are becoming a regular Sketchy Thursdays sponsor beginning in October.

We couldn't wait to share them with you, though, which is why we're hosting this special Second Chance Challenge today.  Here's a peek at the Halloween-themed SKC kit you can win:

So, head on over to the Sketchy Thursdays site for some amazing Design Team inspiration and to submit your creation to the special Mr. Linky.

Hope you're having a great Tuesday!!

Heidi