Friday, August 17, 2012

Stampin' Addicts Holiday Catalog Blog Hop: Ghoulish Googlies Bundle


Welcome to stop #12 on the Stampin' Addicts Holiday Catalog Blog Hop.  If you're hoping in order, you've just come from Betty's Kitty Stamps Blog.  (Isn't that cat just awesome?  I've just added it to my wish list.)  If this is your first stop on the hop, no worries: all the blogs are looped together in a circle so you won't miss a thing.  If you get lost along the way, or just want to chat about the hop, visit the main hop thread on Stampin' Addicts.

First of all, there are so many amazing things in the Holiday Catalog, I had a hard time picking what to use for the hop.  But several years ago, Stampin' Up had a Halloween set called Booglie Eyes that I never bought and I've always regretted it.  So when I saw Googly Ghouls, I was not going to make the same mistake twice.  And the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit is only $4 more when you buy it in the bundle with the stamps so who wouldn't do that? Right?  You get enough goodies to make ten treat bags and you will have left over tags for other projects too.  And honestly, I just can't stop creating things with this stamp set.  It is so cute!  If you come back on Wednesday and Friday next week, I'll be sharing more information about the blog hop projects.

The first project I'm sharing is actually a CASE of a project that was demonstrated on the Main Stage at Convention by Shannon West.  It uses all the things that come in the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle: the glassine bags, tags, stamps and adhesive-backed googly eyes. I added texture, color and bling to the bag in a technique that Shannon demonstrated and I'll tell you more about on Wednesday so be sure to come back.


If you've hopped along with Stampin' Addicts before, you know that I LOVE banners.  I make a new one every Halloween (and this year, I've made 2 already).  I was actually going to show you the other one I made, but then I got the idea to use the tags from the Ghoulish Googlies Kit as the background for the letters on a completely different banner.  And I love how they layered with these die cuts from the Framelits Labels Collection.

I easily could have made a card using the cute tags from the kit too.  But I made this card for a Holiday Mini Swap a few weeks back and decided to feature it instead.  I just love that witch image. The Designer Series Paper on here is from the Howlstooth and Scaringbone pack also in the Holiday Mini. 


This Halloween Frame was so fun to put together and pretty quick with some circle punches and die cuts.  I love the bright fun colors in the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper Pack; four of the six are perfect for Halloween.  And of course, the Ghouls make an appearance here with their googly eyes. Love those things!  Come back on Friday to learn more about this project and how to get a kit to make your very own.

I hope you've enjoyed this look at the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle and that I've convinced you that you have to have it too. Don't forget to come back on Wednesday and Friday to learn more about each project.  Next stop on the hop is Heidi's RunningwScissorsStamper Blog and a look at Perfectly Preserved.  She always has fabulous projects share.



20 comments:

Mickey Roberts said...

Just too cute, Paula! I can't wait to show these to a customer of mine who fell in love with this bundle. She'll be so excited!

Yapha said...

Love these projects! The embossed bag is great, and that Halloween frame is AMAZING!!!

Missi said...

Cute, cute cute!! Love them all!

Tanya Boser said...

This bundle really is a must have, and you have proven that point!! I have the little witch card, and she is truly adorable!!!

Betty said...

Fabulous ideas! The labels framelit with the diecuts look great! And I have a new appreciation for the polka dot DSP after seeing your color combo!

RhondaG - The Stampin' Bunny said...

Oh my! Super cuteness Paula!! That framed Halloween decor is AMAZING! LOVE it! (Have the dsp....considering a CASE! Finding a frame is always daunting for me though.)

Katherine said...

I love the chevron print on that bag, such a cool idea! You did such creative things with that little package! I'm inspired!

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

Oh, so much fun Paula!! Love your projects... wish my customers liked halloween, LOL!!

Heidi Baks said...

You don't have to convince me to get the bundle... I have it already after that first adorable project! All your projects are adorable - love the banner and frame!!

stampwithsandy said...

I love every one of your projects, Paula. I pinned them all!

Add Ink and Stamp said...

Fun, fun, fun projects! The frame is so clever!

Tammi Verbarendse said...

Great ideas! I love the banner!

Debra Burgin said...

That frame is just amazing -- and perfect!

Stacy said...

The holiday frame is SOOOO COOL. Wanna make me one? ;) Looks like I know what I'm going to do for my next home project! Great samples my friend!

Unknown said...

All your projects are just awesome!! Love all of them but that banner is my fav!! I am all about the banners too and I love that you showed us another use for that kit!!

I will be featuring this banner on My Crafty Picks #74 with a link back to your blog on 8-19-12. Make sure to stop by to check out all the picks and to pick up your blog badge to display on your blog for being featured!!

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Sara Mattson-Blume said...

You rock. I love them all. I avoided buying this, but now...oh boy! The frame is my favorite.

Jen Timko said...

Yea...I actually have this...CASEing will be up shortly!! Love your framed piece!!

Cindy said...

Ditto what Jen said! These are all fabulous, Paula, but the frame really got me going! Pinterest, here they come!

Shans Design Studio said...

These are fabulous! Congrats on being Crafty Pick! What size frame did you use for your Halloween frame?

Kim said...

Fabulous ideas! The labels framelit banner is adorable!