Aug 29 2008
Back from the Bat Cave
Hi, everyone! That’s where I feel like I’ve been…in a cave. It’s been pretty dark and very, very quiet. My son’s surgery went well. Wednesday was a bit rough, but yesterday was much better. He had his post-surgery check and the doctor says his eyes look great. I’ll have to take her word for it though as his eyes seriously make me ill. (My stomach handled the seventeen stitches in the back of his head last year much better.) Thank you all so very much for your kind thoughts, well wishes and emails. I truly appreciate each and every one of them.
So…I’ve had this image stamped and ready for color for a while. It’s my all-time favorite (quite old Stampin’ Up) Halloween set.
Happy Halloween
I used Copic markers to color the image. I cut the (hat) star and pumpkin pail ‘out of the box’ then sponged the edges to dirty them a bit. You can’t tell in the photo, but I used a clear glaze pen on the trick or treat bag, hat star, garland, caramel and pumpkin pail.
I popped up the trick or treat bag, garland and pumpkin pail, placing a rolled glue dot beneath each pumpkin on the garland and a tiny dot of glue under the first and last candy in the string.
Cardstock: Prism Natural Smooth, Black, Papaya Puree Dark Patterned Paper: Imagainisce Hallowhimsy “Eat, Drink and Be Scary” and “Wicked Whimsy” Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Sweeter Treaters and Everyday Flexible Phrases Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Accessories: Copic markers, Sakura clear gel pen, mm brad, glue dots, pop dots, sewing machine, sponge. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a SUPER day!
m.
p.s. SALE at Jacksonbelle Embellishment today through Monday night. 15% off everything in the store with code LABOR08.
Michele, I’m SO glad the surgery went well — I’ll keep praying for a quick and complete recovery!!
Your card is absolutely adorable — I just love that set (kicking myself for not getting it when I had the chance)!!
Big hugs!!
SOOOOOO glad to hear the news!!!!! The card is beautiful of course, but the news even more so!
Hugs!
Michele, this is so adorable! I love this set, it was already retired before I knew of SU . . . LOL. Your coloring is adorable and the I love the dimension you’ved added. Prayers are being sent for you and your son.
Oh Michele, I’m so glad to hear that the surgery went well. Hope he is recovering nicely now. Will be thinking of you all.
Your card is super cute!! Love the popped up images…so fun!
Hi Michele!
I am so glad to hear your son is doing well!!! You all will remain in my thoughts!!!
Your card is SO cute! I love that set! Looks like you can go back in to your cave today ~ another gloomy day in Virginia!!! LOL!!! I hate when I have to have lights on at 10 in the morning!
WOWZERS! This is awesome. You are soooooooo good.
I am so glad your son’s surgery went well. *whew*
I have been thinking of you. I will write back soon.
HUGS!
I really can’t get over how much I LOVE this card! I am so happy I never let go of this set. This is just to amazing for words! You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so glad to hear the surgery went well!!! Hope the recovery is smooth! The card is great too!!!
I’m glad to hear your son’s surgery went well and I hope he heals quickly.
Wonderful coloring on this precious card, Michele! I’m so glad to hear that your son’s surgery went well!
wow i love halloween! such a cute stamp, very gorgeous! love it
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I’m so glad to hear that your son’s surgery went well!! I hope each day brings much healing and excellent results!!
Your card is so adorable!! I love your coloring, out of the box images, and your popped up images as well!!
hi michele!
i’m sorry to say i don’t know much about your son’s surgery (sounds scary), but i am glad to hear it went well and i hope he does just fine during his recovery! these little sweeter treaters are also some of my faves, but sadly, i sold that set to make room for others. you did a fantastic job with all the popped up pieces! take care! oh and a 2 day card–been there, done that, too! sus
Very glad to know the surgery went well and that NOW it is in the past!! Prayers for the future for him and your family…LOVE the Halloween card…Halloween is my VERY FAVORITEST (not a word huh??) day of the year!!! HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!
Awesome news about your son - sorry about your stomach!
Great card - your coloring is superb!!
This card is so up my alley! I am a Halloween nut, and I love all things Halloween! I LOVE THIS CARD! The layout, the colors, the stamps, EVERYTHING! Just Awesome! Best, Curt
Oh Michele I’m so glad that the surgery went well! As for this card.. It’s so fabulous! So much wonderful detail. LOVE it!!
So glad the surgery went well, hang in there Mom!! LOVE this card….it’s a wonderful set and I love all the popped up images!!
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This is one of my fave sets too and I finally got it a year or so ago. I love your card!
I missed the details about your son’s surgery, but I am so glad it went well! I’m sure it is a scary thing for you. I’ll be thinking of ya, girlfriend!
Yea, I am so glad to hear the surgery went well and he’s feeling better! And that card girl, is fabulous!! Those little trick or treaters are so cute! Just love it!
Michelle- I have been out of the blogging loop due to “life” and I am just now hearing about your son’s surgery! I wish him a speedy recovery and hoping he is feeling much better soon! There is little scarier than one’s child going to surgery! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
I absolutely love this sweet little card! Your coloring is beautiful and the fun paper and awesome LO are perfect!
this is also one of my favorite all time stampin up sets. love the card.
glad the surgery went well, i hope he has a speedy recover.
O-M-G!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!! I LOOOOOVE that set and you just made it look even cuter!!!! Fantastic job M!