Halloween Cards with Rubbernecker Images & Gallery Favorites

Coming tomorrow is the Rubbernecker Stamps Fall Blog Hop! The cards and projects will be adorable and there will be prizes! You'll love them!

Here are some cards I made recently with Halloween images from Rubbernecker...

SCS Technique Challenge: Stack up the Background

I used Rubbernecker's Trick-or-Treat text BG and the Victorian Diamond BG. The diamond pattern is light, but it still shows up much better IRL.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
spider - Hang in There (SO1703),
sentiment from Halloween set 2 (474), T
rick-or-Treat BG (19_01),
Victorian Diamond panel (485)
Paper: GP white, SU black & pumpkin pie
Ink: black & pumpkin pie
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval & scallop oval punches, Martha Stewart web corner punch
Accessories: pumpkin pie ribbon

SCS Sketch Challenge 353

Rubbernecker Stamps: Halloween set 2 (474)
Paper: white, ballet blue, pumpkin pie
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities


Here are some awesome fall and Halloween cards I've seen in the SCS gallery...

sleepyinseattle
Karin Lynn
Karen B Barber

tankgrl
snowmanqueen
Toy

justcrazy
n5stamper
Loll Thompson

die cut diva (CAS DT Alumni)
lisa lara (CAS DT Alumni)
strappystamper

candylou
redwasher1
catdidit

silli
greekheroine
MrsOke

A Happy Hello

Splitcoaststampers Hope to Cling Challenge C: Round card
These challenges benefit patients being treated for breast cancer
at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

StampTV Inpsiration Challenge

Stamps: Heartfelt (Gina K. Designs~Theresa Momber)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, pumpkin pie & pumpkin pie dsp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, early espresso, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval punch
Accessories: twine
Technique: Hand stitching, paper piecing

Friend Bookmark

Double Challenge

Friend Bookmark

SCS Ways to Use It - WT342: Bookmarks

SCS Inspiration Challenge - IC304: 2Modern
I was inspired by this fabric art nature canvas:
Inhabit - Leaf Slat

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fall Trilogy set (480),
French Script BG (448)
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: crumb cake, chocolate chip
Accessories: eyelet, ribbon

Fall Leaves

SCS Queen for the Day: dawnmercedes

I was inspired by this beautiful card.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fall Trilogy set (480)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip & dusty durango
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU early espresso, Copic markers Y18 & Y16
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 17
Accessories: chocolate chip ribbon, pop-up dots, cinnamon Stickles

Miranda

Triple Challenge

SCS Free 4 All Challenge:
Color blocking with patterned paper

SCS Queen for a Day: dawnmercedes
...based on this card.

SCS Color Challenge: Cherry Espresso Party
I used similar colors to the cherry cobbler, early espresso & pool party.

MIRANDA

Rubbernecker New Release: Miranda Snowgirl (593_02)
and the sentiment (22_10)
Paper: GP white, SU early espresso & turquoise dsp, GKD cranberry dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip marker, Copic markers R37 carmine & Y38 honey
Tools: Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities circle die & Labels 17
Accessories: ribbon
Techniques: color blocking, paper piecing

SCS Free 4 All Challenge:
Color blocking with patterned paper

I love color blocking! And I love all of my new SU designer paper. What a great combination!

I had a difficult time getting a good photo of this card. It looks like pumpkin pie on my screen, but it's actually dusty durango.

SQUINTS

Rubbernecker New Release: Squints (596_02),
sentiment from 474 Halloween set 2
Paper: GP white, SU black, dusty durango, Frightful Sight dsp
Ink: Memento black, SU black marker,
Copic markers: YR18 Sanguine, YR16 apricot, E33 sand
Tools: SU large oval & designer label punches, Martha Stewart border punch
Accessories: brads & gingham ribbon

Clean & Simple

Whew! It seems impossible that a month has passed by. September is always like that, but this time I think I've spent too much time sick. Eek! But things are getting back on track and I'm enjoying the fall colors on cards in online galleries and blogs. Here are my two most recent cards using Rubbernecker Stamps and fall colors.

This week's CAS Challenge: Paper Piecing

From earlier this month when I was sick...
CAS Theme Challenge: Shoes

Rubbernecker Stamps: high heel with flower (38_05), sentiment (47_08)
Paper: GP white, GKD designer paper
Ink: SU early espresso
Tools: corner rounder punch
Accessories: ribbon
Technique: paper piecing

September 19
CAS136 - Ways to Use It
Leaves (stamped, die cut, etc.)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Garden Shrub set (560)
Paper: GP white, SU rusty durango & early espresso
Ink: dusty durango, chocolate chip
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, corner rounder
Accessories: early espresso ribbon

Daily Planner Clipboard

Getting Organized with Rubbernecker Stamps!

I don't know about you, but I make lots of lists in planners but don't open them up enough. So, I decided to try something else! The clipboard is pre-printed. I think I got them at Target, but I'm not positive. The daily planner is computer generated using Microsoft Word. stamping details and close-up photos are below.



I used Stampin' Up's new In-color pool party cardstock. I didn't glue it down, but the ribbon keeps it pretty much in place. I did this so it would be easy to change season to season or month by month, etc. I used pool party ink to stamp Rubbernecker's (496_03) - Wildflowers. On the GP white cardstock, I used SU cherry cobler and new In-Colors pool party & lucky limeade. The flower flourish (530_15) is gorgeous, isn't it? The tiny flowers and sprinkles are from the Create a Garden set 2 (513).

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Creat a Garden set 2 (513), flower flourish (530_15) and the leaves from the wildflowers section of the site (496_03)
Paper: GP white, SU pool party
Ink: SU cherry cobbler, pool party, lucky limeade
Accessories: SU ribbon burgundy grosgrain (retired), pool party ruffled & lucky limeade ruffled
Other: pre-printed clipboard, computer generated daily planner page

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Recycling: A Fruit Jar to a Button Jar

Splitcoast Ways to Use It Challenge: Recycling

Instead of making a card, I used a small fruit jar and turned it into a button jar.

These peaches are made and distributed by CVS Pharmacy. Yup, a pharmacy. I don't like canned fruit and it's the syrup I need. Why, you ask? I take a bunch of meds (mostly non-coated generics) everyday and when my ulcers are bothering me, they make me nauseous and sometimes even sick. I have found that the syrup coats them enough to make it easier on me.

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Flourish Flower (530_15), sentiment (582_04)
Paper: SU whisper white, old olive, cherry cobbler
Ink: SU old olive & cherry cobbler
Tools: SU circle punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle dies
Accessories: SU burgundy ribbon

Featured Stamper & Favorites

Today's featured stamper on Splitcoast is Korin (Sweet & Sassy Stamps). I absolutely love her gallery! After my card, I've linked some of her cards along with cards from some of the challenge players today.



My inspiration was based on Korin's Forget-Me-Nots card.

* Same colors & style EF
* Similar stamps & embellishing
* Turned the sketch and altered it a bit to accommodate the size
* Placed the flower embellishments differently
* No designer paper because I didn't have anything as pretty as Korin. I used a lacey border punch instead.

Rubbernecker Stamps: carnation (532_07),
sentiment (565_12)
Paper: GP white, SU retired eggplant envy & orchid opulence
Ink: Memento black, rich razzleberry, Copic markers (C1, V12, V15, V17, G24, G21)
Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17, Martha Stewart lacy scallop punch, SU oval punch
Accessories: SU ribbon, Primas, brads
Size: 4.5 square

Some Favorites to Share

Itsapassion
based on Korin's ornament here

eured99
cathymac
ltecler
based on Korin's card here

stagccva
based on Korin's card here

cathymac
based on Korin's card here

Biggan
based on Korin's card here

pbvkt
based on Korin's card here

BeckyTE
based on Korin's card here

sleepyinseattle
based on Korin's card here

MrsBoz
based on Korin's card here

Hearts Theme Matching Game

I really enjoyed today's Splitcoast Inspiration Challenge: Patina's. This is my second project for the challenge. I worked on and off all day on this matching game which was inspired by the candy matching game below. I didn't have enough candy stamps from one company, so I ran with the candy hearts idea and made a "Hearts" matching game.

Here's the finished project. I used a small flavored instant coffee tin to hold the pieces. I covered it with SU rose red designer series paper (retired). I also used SU white taffeta ribbon and Creative Memories heart maker. The rest of the details are listed below. I also have more photos to show closer up images of the game pieces.

TOOLS: SU circle punch, Marvy Mega scallop punch
INK: SU and Copic markers, Memento black
Cardstock: GKD white, SU melon mambo

Gina K. Designs sets

Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Just Keep Swimming
Sent with Love (StampTV kit)

Gina K. Designs sets

Sent with Love (StampTV kit)
Sung from the Heart (Rupa Shevde)
Warm Winter Wishes (Carolyn King)

Gina K. Designs sets

Elegant Post (Nina Brackett)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Sent with Love (Stamp TV kit)

Rubbernecker BLOG HOP!

Welcome to our blog hop! We are so happy that you could join us in celebrating some new stamps. Mr. Rubbernecker released some super cute images, on the down low, a few weeks back and we wanted to share them with you! They are so adorable that we just had to show them off. We have sweet SCOOTER KIDS, some new ANIMALS, and we even got some cute new FRIENDS! You can find them by visiting RUBBERNECKER STAMPS and clicking on the 2011 NEW RELEASES. Hey, wait, there is more! We also have something else to celebrate. Our design team has a new name. We are now the………………

Cool, huh? We are going to have so much to share with you. It will truly be a sisterhood for sure! Okay now, a hop would not be a hop without a little prize. Right? So, in honor of our news and our new images, if you visit all the participants and leave some love, you will have the chance to win a.......

$25 RUBBERNECKER STAMPS CERTIFICATE!!

Our winner will be announced on TUESDAY, so you will have plenty of time to hop! Thanks so much for being a part of our excitement! You'll find the HOP ROUTE and my creations below. Have an awesome day!

Today is my wedding anniversary. Hot diggity dog, we made it another year! LOL!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Dog (569_12), Hot Diggity sentiment (568_11)
Paper: GP white, SU real red & black, GKD designer paper
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (black, R27 cadmium red & cool gray #1)
Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities labels 17
Accessories: Offray ribbon, pop-up dots

Isn't Alex so adorable!?! I just had to make something a student could always use...
a post-it notes holder.
(You can see a picture of it opened up below the recipe.)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Alex (570_14)
Paper: GP white, SU riding hood red & ballet blue, notebook paper
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (R46 strong red, B24 sky, Y17 golden yellow,
G28 ocean green, E00 skin white, warm gray #1)
Tools: SU large oval punch, Scor-Pal
Accessories: black brads
Other: velcro, 3x3 post-it notes

I used Velcro to close my post-it note holder. Magnetic discs are another option. The ones pictured above are made by Basic Grey.


These friends are waving... just because. Who needs a reason to say "hi?" I made this awhile ago for a Splitcoast sketch challenge but wanted to post it here because my next card uses only a part of this image.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Chick with Chicklettes (565_06), sentiment (565_22)
GP white cardstock
SU cardstock: crushed curry, summer sun, daffodil delight
SU designer paper: crushed curry dsp, sunny garden dp
Ink: Memento black, SU (creamy caramel, bashful blue, pumpkin pie),
Copic markers (Y38 honey, Y21 buttercup yellow)
Tools: EK Success flower punch, SU corner punch
Accessories: brads

Makes you wonder... What is normal?

These two little chicks just cracked me up when I first saw them. To me, it looks as if one of them is looking at the other like he (or she) is acting a little strangely.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Chick with Chicklettes (565_06),
What is normal? sentiment (564_07)
Paper: GP white, SU pumpkin pie & summer sun
Ink: Memento black, SU creamy caramel (for the ground),
Copic markers (Y17 golden yellow & YR16 apricot)
Tools: SU large oval punch, Spellbinders' Nestabilties scallop oval die & Borderabilities Lattice
Accessories: SU pumpkin pie taffeta ribbon
Size: 4.25 square

Do you like the two cute little shapes on both sides of the sentiment? All I did was use a paper piercer to poke out the negative parts of the border die cut. Cool huh? Yeah, they are quite small to work with, but the results are worth it!

Don't miss out on all of the wonderful creations made by these awesome ladies!

• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau ~ me
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Kecia Waters
• Kittie Caracciolo

Changito with some Favorites from SCS

I have some faves to show you from the SCS gallery along with a couple of Stampendous Changito CAS cards I made last month for the July 4th holiday challenges. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Biggan (CAS DT Alumni)
jdmommy
stampingout (CAS DT Alumni)
maryrose
dawnmercedes
ravengirl (CAS DT Alumni)

More faves at the end of the post!

CAS Holiday Challenge #16: Theme Challenge -
Things that Fly on the Fourth of July

Stamps: Changito (Stampendous), sentiment (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, SU pink pirouette dsp & chocolate chip, unknown paisly dp
Ink: black, Copic markers, chocolate chip
Tools: SU border punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities label
Accessories: pop up dots

CAS Holiday Challenge #3: Things that sparkle

I used a stamp from a Gina K. Designs set called, Bug me Anytime for the "fireworks." Then I added red rhinestones to the center of them.

Inspired by this card by Qbee.

Stamps: Changito (Stampendous), Background & sentiment images (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: SU punch
Accessories: rhinestones


And as promised, here are some more gallery favorites:

monkeymama
artystamper
BeckyTE
sleepyinseattle
stagccva
LilLuvsStampin

Missro
Arizona Maine
Rox71
malissa32
Petal Pusher
suen

hollerinastamps
stamperjen0 (CAS DT Alumni)
artsy_em
HamiltonGal
k dunbrook (CAS DT Alumni)
ltecler (CAS DT Alumni)

With or Without?

This is one of the two Rubbernecker "Create a Garden" sets that I demoed at the Novi Stamp Show last weekend. After I was done with my card and uploading it on SCS, I wasn't sure if I was entirely satisfied with it. I ended up going back to my craft room with it. After adding the gingham bow, I still wasn't happy. I decided it just wasn't colorful enough so I colored the butterflies with Honey and Maize Copic markers. (The pot was colored with Apricot and Honey Copic markers.)

So which one do you like better? The first one or the "stepped up" second version?

These cards were made for the SCS Free 4 All Challenge: Frames

Rubbernecker Stamps: Create a Garden set 2 (513), sentiment (25_02)
Paper: white, bashful blue, lovely lilac
Ink: SU bashful blue, lovely lilac, wild wasabi & pumpkin pie, Memento black,
Copic markers (Apricot & Honey)
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17 & Shapeabilities ribbon banners,
Cuttlebug Victoria EF

New Stamps, Stamp Show Photos & More

I had a lot of fun at last weekend's Novi Stamp Show. I helped demo some Rubbernecker stamps with Charlene (a.k.a. LilLuvsStampin). I've posted a couple of photos that Charlene took at the bottom of this post.

I've had fun making cards with some of my new stamps. I love the teddy bears in this set of inchies! There are 30 images in this set (426). I used three of the images to make a Congratulations card for my son's physical therapist. Her first grandson entered the world prematurely but is doing well! I'm so happy for her, but I'll also be happy to see her back in Michigan. My son has been doing so awesome in therapy. Yesterday, with little assistance, he stood for the first time since his surgery in May and even took a few steps with a walker!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Teddy Bear Inchies (426), sentiment (25_11)
Paper: white, SU certainly celelry, bashful blue, retired dp
Ink: Memento black, chocolate chip, Copic markers
Tools: 1" & 1.25" square punches
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon



This week's CAS challenge is a sketch by DT member, Terri (Die Cut Diva).

Rubbernecker Stamps: 2 part flourish (546_06), sentiment from Garden Shrub set (560)
Paper: white, kraft
Ink: chocolate chip, crumb cake
Accessories: prima, brad, retired SU ribbon



I think this lady (Jessica) looks like Julia Roberts in the 1990 movie, Pretty Woman. In the movie she wore a brown with white polka-dot dress and a hat like this image. You can see her in the trailer here.

Color Challenge: kraft, red, yellow & optional green
I used creamy caramel instead of kraft(crumb cake) because I only have a marker in that color.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Jessica (237_02),
sentiment (237_04), grass is from Kittie Kit master #1
Paper: GKD heavy weight white
Ink: Memento black, SU creamy caramel, chocolate chip, & real red, Copic markers (R27 cadmium red, Y17 golden yellow, E37 sepia, E33 sand, E51 milky white, E41 pearl white)
Accessories: rhinestone stickers, SU white taffeta ribbon

Me, Charlene, & Jules
(3 members of the Stampin" Sisterhood ~ Rubbernecker Design Team)

Charlene & Roxie (a.k.a. Rox71 ~ SCS Sketch Challenge Hostess)

Rubbernecker at The Novi Rubber Stamp Show

Hey, Michiganders - The Novi Rubber Stamp Show is this weekend.
August 6&7
If you're going to be there,
stop by and see me at the Rubbernecker booth!

Be your own kind of beautiful!

SCS Inspiration Challenge: Linda Billet

I was inspired by all the black and white designs. Instead of using blue trim, I chose red.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
flourish 530_15, sentiment 582_04
Paper: SU whisper white, real red and black, GKD dp
Ink: Momento black, Copic marker R46 strong red
Tools: Circle punches
Accessories: brads, ribbon

Saw it, loved it, bought it!

Splitcoast CAS Challenge: Ways to Use TAGS on your clean and simple cards.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fashion Icons (455)
Paper: white, black, real red
Ink: Momento black, Copic marker R29 lipstick red
Tools: SU jewelry tag punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 16
Accessories: spiral clip, thread, pop-up dots

Featured Stamper & Favorites

SCS Featured Stamper: mocjen
I had such fun cruising her gallery. She is an excellent CAS stamper
and is part of our CAS challenge design team this summer.

This is the card that inspired me.

* I used the same basic layout. I turned the card, moved up the ribbon, and stamped the sentiment right on the base card rather than mounting it on a punched circle.
* I changed the colors and patterns of the 3 squares and added 3 three rhinstones.

Rubbernecker Stamps: flourish panel (580_02),
sentiment (565_10)
Paper: GKD white, SU pumpkin pie
Ink: SU certainly celery, pumpkin pie, bashful blue
Accessories: rhinestone stickers, SU white taffeta ribbon

This is Jennie's card that inspired my 2nd card.

* I used the same layout but I reversed it. (Put the monogram M on the other side.)
* I used a different scallop punch, a different "M" stamp, and used an oval instead of a circle.
* I kept the same colors but used a white card base. The border punch is hard to see in the photo, but it can be be seen in RL.
* I didn't use any pearls, but I added ribbon.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Floral Alphabet (526)
SU Paper: white and pacific point (cs & dsp)
SU ink: pacific point
Tools: Martha Stewart scalloped lace border punch, SU oval punch, scallop Nestabilities
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon

This is Jennie's card that inspired my 3rd card.

* I used the same layout but didn't do any distressing.
* I changed the colors and used different floral stamps.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Garden Shrub set (560)
SU Paper: white, pumpkin pie, retired apricot appeal
SU Ink: garden green, pumpkin pie, peach parfait
Accessories: pumpkin pie ribbon

Here are a few more of Jennie's cards in her SCS gallery that I love:

Pink Hurricane Ice Cream
Cherry On Top
Sunset

Happily Ever After
Thank You
Hello Flower

Purple Dandelion
Spring Flowers
Colorful Flower Drinks!

Candy Hearts
A Little Note
Eat Something Sweet!

Wedding Planner
Caffeinated Holiday!
Cupcakes


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A Cowgirl Double Challenge Card

I'm so used to making CAS cards that this card took for a very loooong time. But I wanted to use the sketch for this week's Mix it Up Monday challenge on StampTV.

And this is also for today's SCS Free 4 All Challenge: Two by Two - Do things in twos ... two of the same image, two bows, two buttons, two brads ... as long as there are two of the same thing somewhere on your creation.

So, I have two boots, each popped up at different heights. The main image is mounted on two different Nestabilities' styles. I have 2 rhinestones, one on each boot. I used to photo corner punches. And finally, I used two different patterns of designer paper.

The Gina K. tan leather BG mat is textured. I'm really disappointed it doesn't show on either of the photos. The "floor" that the boots are on is in SU's retired creamy caramel and is embossed with Cuttlebug's distressed stripes EF.



Stamps: Out West (Gina K. Designs/Theresa Momber - Illustrator)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, creamy caramel, pretty in pink and pretty in pink dsp, GKD tan leather, unknown plaid dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip and early espresso markers, Copic markers (E23, E25, E33, E59)
Tools: Cuttlebug distressed stripes EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities Label 10 die cut, Spellbinders Nestabilities lacey ovals, CM custom cutting system (for the plain oval), SU photo corner punch
Accessories: chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, rhinestone stickers, pop-up dots
Size: 5x5

Update: Where have I been?

BRIAN and CHLOE

Wow! I guess it's been awhile since I posted anything. Life has been super crazy here since my son's surgery in May. He has cerebral palsy and had 10 procedures/12 incisions done on his legs, knees, ankles and feet. He's just now becoming strong enough to help with transfers, but he isn't standing. If that wasn't enough, he had complications after surgery. He needed blood transfusions and a specialist is keeping track of his blood pressure and right kidney. He spent a month in casts. They were so heavy. Wow! We are glad they are gone! :) To get him to Children's Hospital in Detroit (for the blood pressure & kidneys), we had to rent a wheelchair minivan. Those things are not cheap. So yeah, the casts are a piece of the past I won't miss... or forget.

I have lots of cards to post, especially after the July 4th holiday CAS challenges. I'm still busy making cards, I'm just not getting here to post them. My writing hobby has been even more neglected, but things will progressively get better as the summer continues.

I've posted some pics for you so you can get an idea of what my son went through. He spent his 16th birthday in bed. Poor kid. He also missed SCAMP... a special summer camp for special kids. Brian is one of the kids pictured on their web site. It was taken a few years ago. You can see it HERE. He is the one getting a piggy back ride from one of the teenage volunteers.