Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloweeeen!!!! and Keep Hoppin"

I couldn't let Halloween go by without making at least one Spook card! The three Spooks on this card are all set to go trick and treating today!!

The stamps I used for this card are from numerous companies.......Magnolia (witch, bat and pumpkin)..... High Hopes - "Frog Prince"........Will n Way - hat on frog prince......Studio G - trick or treat sentiment.

The witch and one of the papers that are showing up in blue are suppose to be Purple...Very Purple!! I don't know why they are blue here...I am hoping when I get my new bulb replacement for my light box I will have purple again in my cards....lol.

All the images are cut out and popped up on foam dimensionals. I cut the crown off of the Frog Prince and replaced it with the little witch hat. I used SU gold cord for the Frog leash that Tilda witch holds.

The glitter on the spider web in real life is not that glittery. I used stickles for the buckle on both witches hat.

The Fabulous SU Halloween papers on this card were given to me by daughter Trina....Thanks Trina!!

Stamps - High Hopes, Magnolia, Will n Way, Studio G

Paper - GP white, Michael's, Treasures CS, Stampin' Up, DCWV

Ink - Versafine, creamy caramel

Accessories - ribbon, cord, lace, brads, stickles, glitter, nesties, stitching

Happy Happy Halloween!! from our "Little Buddy"

He was quite the little poser for these pics.....and he did receive some very nice treats at the end....He knew that too....so was on his best behavior....lol...

Trina bought the little witch set for Buddy.....Thanks again Sweetie from Buddy and Me!!

The High Hopes Blog Candy Hop Continues.....

So Get Hoppin'.......check out the Diva links on my side bar to find out who is offering New Release Candy!!

Thank you for looking and for your lovely comments!! I wish you all a "Fabulous, Spooky and Safe Halloween"!!!

72 comments:

Kimberly said...

OMGoodness this Halloween card if fabulous!!! Love every single little detail. And Buddy is adorable. Love the costume!

Debbie said...

This is a gorgeous Halloween card Ila I love it and buddy looks so cute,love his little costume,Hugs Debbie x

Debbie said...

Oh wow a fabulous Halloween card Ila, great images and you have coloured them perfectly. Buddy looks adorable in his cute Halloween costume. Happy halloween to you and yours. Debbie x

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Oh my Buddy looks adorable in that hat!!! what a gorgeous card too Ila, beautifully coloured as always. Loving your work! Hugs Linda x

Tricia T said...

Just adorable! Love the frog. And your dog reminds me of mine - Same color, same curly hair... must be part poodle? Thanks for sharing!!!

Annie said...

aww Buddy is so cute in his witch outfit! And your card is a stunner, your colouring is always amazing. hugs, annie x

Kelly Schelske said...

How awesome is that!! Fabulous card Ila!! Oh my gosh, Buddy looks great!! Hugs, Kelly

Kathy said...

I love your card Ila!! Fabulous as usual!! Love the mix of stamps that you have used and the coloring is sublime!!
Your dog is so cute!! Have a great Halloween!! :)Kathy

Maria's Cards said...

Aww Buddy is so cute. My 7 year ols son is facinated by the pics of him, He keeps asking to see him again and again lol you hits counter will be going through the roof if he keeps asking!! Your card is stunning Ila. I love all the cards you do they are always so inspiring. Happy Halloween to you and Buddy. Maria x

Sandy said...

Wow wow wow this is perfect for halloween. I love the colors and this card is delightful.

Ila I wish you a Happy Halloween. Hugs.

Line said...

Oh wow Ila, this card is so fabulous!! Love it all!
And Buddy just looks amazing, really put a smile on my face:)

Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Line

dpkennedy said...

This halloween card is just fantastic! Buddy is just the cutest! Are you taking him trick or treating? I bet he'd get some good stuff!! Happy Halloween!

Alhambra Club said...

What a great card, that little frog is adorble, Buddy makes an adorable witch. Happy Halloween

Allison Rankin said...

Awesome card Ila...love all the distressed edges! And that puppy is too cute!

Tammi said...

OMGosh Buddy is sooooo cute!!! Thanks for the smile! And what a spooooktacular card!! Clever putting that frog on the pumpkin, I love that...fabulous as always!
Hugs and Happy Halloween, Tammi

Heidi said...

This card is great and your little buddy is perfect in that costume. I love it.

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Your card is gorgeous Ila and your beautiful colouring of these cute stamps, Buddy is just adorable and what fabulous photo's of your handsome boy! Happy Halloween! Hugs, Nikki and Zoe xx

Sonia said...

Arh Buddy looks amazing, such a poser to :)
The Halloween card is lovely. I hope you have a lovely evening.
Hugs Sonia x

MichelleO said...

Adorable! Love the colors.. even the blue purple!
HUGS
MichelleO

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh my! Fantastic card Ila. Love the images and your coloring blows me away every time. You should do a tutorial on how you do the face... love the cheeks. TFS!

Amy said...

Hi Ila

I love how you combined HH and Magnolia... it looks fantastic! I am stunned as usual. Buddy looks so adorable, I wanted to dress up my dotweiler this year but I coulnd't find anything to put on her... Australia isn't as big on Halloween.

Amy

Donalda said...

Ila your card is just gorgeous dear. I so love the way you put them all together dear. Just gorgeous hon.

DawnMarie said...

Hi Ila, beautiful card, love the colouring. I love those magnolia halloween stamps, really need to get some for next year and build up my collection. Your wee dog is gorgeous, is he a Cairn Terrier?? He is so cute in his costume, I can't imagine my cat letting me dress her up, she is a black cat so she really does'nt need to dress up for Halloween.x

Michelle said...

Oh Ila!!! Double cuteness!!! Your little Buddy is simply ADORABLE!! Oh my gosh I just want to squeeze him!! And that card is the greatest ~~ I love how Magnolia & High Hopes work so well together, & you always know how to use them!! See....your pest is purple turning blue, mine is red turning blurry, lol!!

Sue from Oregon said...

As always this is just a dandy card! and Buddy looks just so cute!

Anonymous said...

Wowy, I could stare at this card for days and find something new. Love all the papers and how everything is arranged. Your coloring of those Spooks is awe-inspiring!!!

Alina said...

Absolutely beautiful card, Ila, I love the paper and the colours and your work with the sewing machine!
Buddy is so funny and sweet!
Have a lovely weekend!
Hugs, Alina

Heather "Hev" said...

Wonderful card - and what a totally cute doggie!!!

Unknown said...

Ingenious mixture Ila. LOVE the end result. Very effective.
AND..how cute is Buddy!!!! Awwww
Viv xxx

Karin said...

It´s been a very long time since I visited your blog. Great to be back and enjoy your wonderful cards!!! I just made my first Christmas card and I love Christmas!!! Your little Buddy is so cute!!
Hugs

Anonymous said...

OH I love it, and I love you Halloween dog...

//Malin

tineke said...

wow ila what an beautifull card you made and the picture of your dog i must so laugh gorgues.
Have a nice weekend
Hugs tineke

Jo said...

Ila, your card is absolutely fantastic....so much work put into it, and as for Buddy.....isn't he a cutie!!

Anne said...

OMG! HE IS ADORABLE!!!!!!! LOL!! What an absolute darlin'!!! I love him in his costume....awwww....!

And your card is just superb Ila! These colours are so 'You'!! If this card had been posted anonymously somewhere I would immediately associate it with you! As with all your cards, it's fab!!! xx

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to have seen what you can do with a Halloween card...of course, you are on top again !! I love the layers, the colors, the cutouts...makes a perfectly precious Halloween gift :)

Anonymous said...

OMG...this is so darn cute!!! I love how the different companies stamps work so well together. And your coloring is aweseome as usual...sigh...I wanna color like you when I grow up!! LOL
Happy Halloween! Hugs :-)
~Lacey

6 wacky women said...

Gorgeous card,Ila. Your painting is awesome...I just love all the little details on this card.
Your Buddy is toooo cute. Just want to pick him up and cuddle him!
Take care
Karen

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

oh ila, how cute is that??
i love love the golden how do you say that metal thing on her hat!!!
when i made my card i struggled with that.
that frog on the leash.. made me crack up.
fabulous card

ribenaruby said...

Love the pics of your little Buddy in the halloween costume! Brilliant card, have a nice weekend.

Andrea, said...

Oh this is fantastic, I love how you have combined the images. Buddy is so gorgeous, he looks lovely in his costume

Heather Huggins said...

Oh My!! Really cute!!! And Buddy is adorable!!

Niki Estes said...

What a cute card, Ila! I love everything about it! And Buddy looks adorable!

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Just a fabulous card. I love your colouring...so effective. The papers look great.

Judy x

Christine Riley said...

Wow, wow, wow! Your work is stunning Ila, you are such an inspiration! This card is just fabulous, I love everything about it :) Your puppy is adorable too, I love his costume! :)
Hugs, Christine :)

CraftyC said...

YOur card is fantastic and I dont thin its a bad picture, as for your "Little Buddy", he's adorable!
Clairexx

Marcea said...

Dont know if I love your card or doggy the most - both are brilliant! Only just found your blog but I will be back!!
-x-

Helena said...

Your card is just amazing, I love all about it!!

Your dog is too cute!!!!

xxxx

Corie said...

Oh my your card is gorgeous, but your little buddy is just so stinkin' adorable!!!

Jeanette said...

What a fabulous Hallowe'en card. I love how you were able to add the different stamp companies to get this unique and beautiful card.
Hugs Jeanette. Buddy is pretty cute too.

Cardmaking Galore said...

Stunning card. love the stitching and the torn edges effect

Anonymous said...

I love the card it is so well laid out and the elements are so cute. Your puppy looks like he really likes being the center of attention and is so photogenic-a real cutepie!! TFS Ann Lind

Anonymous said...

What can I say....?
You make my day.
Another fabulous card from you
and a sweet picture og your dog too
You are the best
can´t wait for the next.

Another fantastic creation from you. You inspirer me all the time.

debby4000 said...

Wow stunning Halloween card and what a cute Little Buddy he's a little star.

Cass said...

Fabulous Halloween card,and your little dog looks so cute.

Cass xxx

Anonymous said...

a fantastic card! I love it!

Hugs
Tina

Dawn Wheeler said...

Oh wow what a fabulous card xxx
love it
and you dog is so cute and adorable i want him to come and live at my house lolxxxxDawnxx

Debby said...

Oh my gosh Buddy is so cute! What a face. Oh and I like your card too ;-)

Anonymous said...

Buddy is so cute, and so is your card! Your layouts are always so interesting. You really put your images together so well.

Clycclac said...

Very very beautiful card !!!!!
XX

Risa said...

What a lovely Halloween card Ila! I love everything about it and Buddy is so darn CUTE!!!!!

Alex said...

How adorable - I love that card, but the puppy is too too cute!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Anonymous said...

Buddy looks so cute :)))

Nixe-Moni said...

OMG Ila, what a gorgeous halloween card!!! Love everything about it. Absolutely great work!!
Buddy looks so cute in his halloween dress :))) love it.
Hugs
Moni

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful card but afraid that Buddy steals the show! :-)

craftyb said...

Hi Ila, your talents never fail! This halloween card is gorgeous! Beautiful colouring...I am always in awe!! Hope you all had a fab spooky night! bx

BA said...

your Buddy is adorable ila!! he looks so fantastic with the beautiful cotume, he thinks "I'll be a star"
xoxo BA

Anonymous said...

What an adorable Buddy. He should be in a magazine!

Shirley said...

Hard to pick which is cuter, The card or the dog! I love the distressed look of the background for your Tilda! She is painted really well too! Love love love them both!

Lori aka Lo Lo said...

OMG your doggy is sooooo cute!! What kind of dog is Buddy?

xoxo,
Lori

Lori aka Lo Lo said...

Hi Ila,

Yes they do look a bit alike in the face. I am sure if they met Maddi would luv playing with Buddy. Maddi luvs to play with all the dogs she meets. I see your in Saskatchewan. I am in Oakville, Ontario. Do you have any tips on removed those big snow ball clumps off the fur? Maddi experienced her first snow fall last week and boy did she luv it. She was covered in those annoying snow ball clumps. They are sure hard to remove.

Your creations are really nice!! I just started stamping so I hope my cards turn out as nice as yours one day.

xoxo,
Lori

Lori aka Lo Lo said...

I luv your blog too!! Mind if I added your blog to my blogroll? I will have to keep trying to put the boots on Maddi. She hates them. Where did you buy your boots? I would like to find ones that are less bulky. The ones I have are big so I'm thinking if I can find one that's less bulkly she may get use it it faster.

xoxo,
Lori

Lori aka Lo Lo said...

OMG...thx for the sewing pattern!! That's very sweet of you. I don't know how to sew...haha. I will try though. I only know how to sew on my scrapbooking layouts...haha. Can you email a photo of the boots you made so that I can see how they are suppost to look when completed? If you have pix of Buddy wearing the boots that would be fab. My hubby will be so proud of me if I can sew them because he bought me an expensive sewing machine and I don't use it that much...haha. My email is lorittalo@hotmail.com.

xoxo,
Lori