I had a few minutes this weekend to do some fun stamping. All of a sudden I’m in the mode to do Halloween cards, but when I recently organized all my stamps . . . Well I truly don’t have all that many and had to go shopping!
When I first saw the Tim Holtz set, Spooky Things on the eclectic Paperie site, I knew immediately that I had to have it. The bird in the set was all it took. I have been a fan of Edgar Allan Poe since I was in grade school and to me, the bird appears to be a Raven. I know I had a book at one time with Poe’s works, but I couldn’t find it this past weekend when I was looking for it. So I went to the next best place . . . . Google, found a copy of the Raven online and printed it off onto white cardstock.
The poem eventually became part of the background on this card. Using the Wrinkle-Free Distress Technique, I inked the poem, distressed the edges and it’s now behind the raven. I did the same with the raven, after it had been stamped and cut/embossed with Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities.Â
Don’t you just love the poison label in this set? This image will get plenty of use around here this Halloween. Using the same distress technique, a small manila tag was inked with Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress Inks, before the label was stamped. I absolutely love it!
Oh and get the designer paper! My Mind’s Eye The Spider’s Web! I ordered it the same time I did the stamp set and how perfect can it be. The sheet with the large tree . . . well it just jumped right out of the pack, right onto my desk! The perfect backdrop for my raven!
Since I’ve been getting into the habit of finishing the insides of my cards, this one needed an extra special touch.
I can’t wait to send this one out! I already have the perfect recipient . . . someone who had a copy of Poe’s works in her bedroom, just not what I was looking for!
- Stamps: Tim Holtz Collection – Spooky Stuff from Stampers Anonymous
- Paper: My Mind’s Eye – The Spider’s Web; Prism Intense Orange and Black; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Manila Shipping Tag
- Ink:Â Ranger Archival Jet Black, Vintage Photo, Frayed Burlap, Black Soot, Spiced Marmalade and Old Paper Distress
- Accessories:Â Spellbinders S4-116 Small and S4-114 Large, Classic Circle Nestabilities; Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Mini Mister, Matte Accents; Tsukineko Sponge Daubers; Ribbon; Vintage Button; Candle Lighter; Foam Tape; Black Hemp Twine
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous day! I’m debating on whether I need to run over to Archivers or not . . . hmmmmmmmmm.
Ooh, Sherry! Me likey!!!
and yes, drive to Archiver’s . . . . take one for the team, babe!
Wow, this is a fantastic card!
Oh, do I remember The Raven, but mostly I remember the……Forevermore…..part. Awesome Sherry, awesome. You did drive to Archivers, right?
Wow….awesome!
Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore…
The Raven is one of my favourite poems and I have been coveting this stamp because of that reason. Now you’ve pushed me over the edge although I couldn’t think of a better card than this one. Wonderful.
Sherry ,This is way cool and my knida stamping!!!
Fantastic card…love everything about it!
SUPER cool and spooky! Love how you finished the inside!!
Sherry I love your cards – when I saw this I had to laugh because I did the same thing last year on Halloween. I printed out that poem and used it for a background. I love Edgar Allen Poe also. Keep up the beautiful work you do so well.
This is so creative, Sherry! What great distressing on the poem layer and I love that tree paper.
I was teased all through high school because of this poem (my name is Lenoria but pronounced Lenore) but I love the poem and can still recite almost all of it by heart! I love your card it is definitely a halloweeny type card!
*thud*………think I need to do some shopping now….(lot of good that will do me!! Still don’t think that I could come up with such an awesome card such as this!!)
See what I mean about one door closing and one door opening? This is a really fab card and I am going to case it…I LOVE the idea and probably will use a different novel, but still your idea!!
Liz
Wow! SO incredible Sherry! Love the idea of printing the poem to use as part of the background paper- that was one of my favorite creepy Halloween readings in school. Great card and thanks for sharing!
Sherry—–fantastic cards. I have the Tim Holtz set too, a gift from my daughter, and I have to CASW your design and give this a try. BTW, have to tell you I admire your spunk and attitude in the recent setbacks in your life. You’re a wonderful person. Wish I knew you personally!
Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
Now that’s what I calll a super cool Halloween card, Sherry!!!! I love the erry looking bird and what a clever idea to use a page from the poem for the background….FABULOUS!!!!
Wow what a spooky card, I love it!
This is stunning! What a great Halloween card. I love it!
Isn’t it when you see such stamps made by Tim Holtz you realize that he’s DAMN GOOD?
I can honestly say that I’ve got alot of them, and now I want that set! 😛
Thanks a bunch for the inspiration!
dan!el
WOW, Sherry, this is one fabulous card. I too am a Poe fan, and there is just something about this card that really knocks your sox off! LOVE it!!!
Makes you get the shivers!!!
:o)