Happy Halloween - 2017!

Hope everyone is enjoying the last days of October!

When I designed this card, I meant for the pumpkins to be the focus.  However, when I stamped the witch onto the background, she kind of took over and became a focal point.

I enjoyed making this card and since I have not done a 'step by step' in a while, here is how I made it:

First stamped the witch (Tim Holtz) and the text (also Tim Holtz) using black Versafine and Gold Encore ink.  I then used clear embossing powder to set the images.

Next, I colored in the witch image using Copic markers and then used Distress Glaze to protect the witch and her coloring from the next step.

Using a foam blender, I inked the colors onto the background.  I used a mister to flick water onto the paper and create the water spots. I think they look like those spectral floaters that you see in photos that supposedly show evidence of spirits.  Sometimes, I worry that my card recipients think I accidentally spilled something on their card - LOL

Last step is to stamp, color, and cut out the pumpkins (Tim Holtz).  Also, I created a sign using the woodgrain stamp and Trick or Treat text.

I made quite a few of these and they each came out a bit differently.  Some have bats stamped onto them and some have black text instead of gold.  Just depends on what I was 'feeling' that day.

Have a Happy Halloween!!