I can’t believe it’s Friday already! I don’t have any big plans for the weekend and if the weather is still blechy here I’m hoping to be in the studio! So far it looks pretty promising . . . but I am a little tired of the rain.
Yesterday when I was writing my post I told you I got a little sidetracked. I found the most awesome site for Edgar Allan Poe . . . PoeStories.com. If you are a fan like I am, this is the site for you. I’ve been able to re-read stories I read as a child and refresh my memory on a lot of his works.Â
The reason I was searching yesterday was because I wanted a copy of The Black Cat. Of course, I needed it for a card . . .
I printed it off after I changed up some fonts and then distressed it with Old Paper Distress Ink. The tag was made with the Wrinkle Free Distress Technique using Weathered Wood, Vintage Photo and Spiced Marmalade. The grunge board flourishes were covered with Spiced Marmalade Distress Stickles and the numbers with Rock Candy. The cat was embossed with Black Soot Distress embossing powder.
- Stamps: Tim Holtz Collection – Spooky Stuff and Nature’s Discovery from Stampers Anonymous
- Paper:Â Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; River Rock and Basic Black; Mini Manila Tag; Memory Box Twilight
- Ink:Â Ranger Archival Jet Black and Vintage Photo, Spiced Marmalade, Weathered Wood, Old Paper, Black Soot Distress
- Accessories:Â Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Mini Mister, Matte Accents, Spiced Marmalade and Rock Candy Distress Stickles, Black Soot Distress Embossing Powder; Tim Holtz idea-ology Swirls/Elements Grunge Board; May Arts Ribbon; Foam Tape; Sponge Dauber; Computer; Candle Lighter; Vintage Button; Scalloped Border Punch
That’s it for today! I hope you have a good one and thanks for stopping by!
This is a gorgeous piece of artwork, Sherry. I especially love the ribbon.
Gorgeous, yummy and spooky all at the same time, Sherry!! You and I were definitely on the same wavelength…..same theme….same colors!!
ooooohhhh, I love this!!!
Sherry….very nice card. You are sooooo good with color. Love the cat. He has the same look mine has when I switch her to cheap cat food… 🙂 Thanks for sharing….
Gorgeous!! So many fun elements–I love the grunge board flourished with the distress stickles and ribbon! The color combo on the tag is beautiful! Love the cat. Also thanks so much for the link to Edgar Allan Poe!
This card is so refreshing…and different…and incredible!!! I love it
I love it. Great card. I like Poe also and black cats are one of my fave parts of Halloween. Thanks for sharing.
this are lovely cards , i never worked a Halloween – Card, ( i don´t like it) but maybe i´ll do it in future??
I absolutely love it and EAP! This is just great. I read Poe growing up and vaguely remember the Vincent Price movies made from his stories. Now I am in a mood to make some halloween cards and watch the old movies!
Thanx for sharing!
Kim
How cool is this, what a great idea to find the text and love the font you used, just perfect!
I SWEAR I checked your blog at least twice yesterday!! How the heck did I miss this creation, which, btw, I LOVE!! Love the color combo on this…and the way the ribbon looks….and of course the swirls…
Did I mention that I LOVE this?!
You know I would never have thought to print a poem, or anything, and use it on a card. Talk about opening up possibilities, thank you so much! I think I’ve got to get out more, lol!
SHerry, what font did you use for the Black Cat quote? I’d like to try this………….Fantastic card!
Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
WOW!
Loved that ribbon in some kind of way. :S It was pretty cool, and just a slight bit spooooky. 😛
dan!el
Awesome Sherry!!
Fabulous!!! I’ve wanted to use pages from books for cards, etc., but just can’t bring myself to tear up any books! Now I have a source.
Thanks for sharing.