Sunday, September 16, 2012

Country Bumpkin' Pumpkin...

 

Has anyone else noticed an influx of spiders lately? That's usually a good indication that Halloween is just around the corner. I love the nature made decorations; especially the strategically placed cobweb spanning the entire area of my front door entry. Nothing like taking in your first whiff of crisp morning air as you step outside and completely engulf yourself in stringy, sticky webbing. Awesome!!  Followed by the "I'm freakin' out here!" heebie jeebie dance to unravel yourself which becomes totally futile. Awwww, Autumn...I love it!  
I'd like to submit to the jury exhibit A
 So in honor of this glorious season, I've designed my Make It Monday DT card around this theme.  Here are a couple Country Star Pumpkins from Meljen's that I've colored up in copics and added a few hand drawn ghosties and bitty spider to accent the holiday.  The layout of the card was inspired by this Mojo Monday sketch and finished off with a bit of faux stitching.  If you have something you'd like to share with us, old or new, please stop by and link it up to our latest linky party and you'll be in the drawing to win the prize from our sponsor, Meljen's Designs, of 4 single digis!!
Now the fun part, my...
 PICK OF THE WEEK!
Here is Lorianna's gorgeous vintage card with a stunning image and airbrushed feather.  For more on her card, visit her blog Lorianna's Corner. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Have a great week everyone!
Hugs n' Happy Stamping,
Lisa xx
 


27 comments:

Rene said...

Ewwww...I'm sorry, I was all set to compliment you on your amazing, fantastic, fabulously wonderful card but as soon as I set eyes on that giant spider (he's at least the size of Tokyo, right?), I lost all consciousness...
Well, at least I didn't spit my coffee out! ;D
Rene

Chrissy said...

Well, I did spit my coffee out...eeekk..that is a big one,fabulous card though Lisa, love the giant web...on your card, not across the door, gorgeous POTW too, so elegant.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Tracy said...

Oh yeah bumpkin pumpkins! LOL I TOTALLY love the spiderweb background! Yeah, those little leggie boogers like to make their traps in my garage too. Trying to get in my car is always fun. Hugs Twang!

Shirley-Anne said...

Hello Lisa ..you do put a lot of work into your posts Thank you for the giggles you give me .. Your card is totally amazing perfect colouring for the festivities .Your POTW is so pretty love the vintage look .

lalkygirl said...

what a superb card stunningly coloured as always ..love the web background and all the googly eyes...fab
I don't mind spiders as long as they don't crawl on me..lol
tracey x

Lorianna said...

LOL
First I don't know how you even stood there to take the picture!!
Oh my ....gett'in the creeps just think'in about it!
HATE spiders! freak me out!!

But I sooo LOVE your creation!!
Your coloring is Super!
and the lil ghost are so cute!!

And Thank You for choosing my card as your "pick of the week"!
Thank you for your kind words!!
BIG HUG
Now go call the exterminator for that thing!! LOL

Mary J said...

Guffaw! You always make me laugh Lisa! I heard that the spiders start to move into homes because it's getting too cold outside for them and it's certainly getting chilly here in the UK!

Love this card - it's so interesting to look at! The cobweb, texture, googly eyes - I love it all!

Karons Krafty Korner said...

Such a fabulous card Lisa - love that web on your card - and great colouring. I don't like the real spider by your front door - it looks huge!

Unknown said...

Hehehe, are you really afraid of spiders??? So is my DD and the one thing she hates is all the spiderwebs where we live. You sure you aren't her long lost aunt. I do remember you asking me to adopt you on several occasions so guess I'm gonna have to draw up the paperwork and make it official. ;-) You are hereby dubbed her "honorary auntie."

Terrific card L2 that captures the spookiness of Halloween in a fun way. Love the colors and all the details you incorporated on this card. Also, hats off to you for doing an amazing job on the MIM post. Congrats! Have a great week, hugs.

lalkygirl said...

hi ...me again
just wanted to say a mahoosive thank you for the wonderful comments you leave on my blog....you are so kind ...I am glad i am on MIM DT too.
tracey x

catherine said...

This is just fantastic Lisa. love the image and colours and the layout to it all. just perfect for the mIM challenge this week
x catherine

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

You always crack me up!!! Your blog is very uplifting! I'm an old country girl who does rock, but I know every word to this old song! Love it! Your Halloween themed card is fabulous!!!!

Meihsia Liu said...

This is such a fantastic Halloween card, Lisa. Love the spider web and layers of embellishments. And great POTW.... :)

Shelby said...

That is like a spider on steroids and how gross gross gross. I bet you felt like you had spider webs hanging on you all day long! Well and speaking of spider webs, love how you've done the embossed spider web on your card and the googly eyes on your critters are perfect.

Shelby

Marjorie said...

Fabulous card hun..you always make the most amazing cards,love these gorgeous pumpkins and the spooky ghosts, and you have pulled it altogether with such a beautiful web of colour....
I loved your post on the MIM blog, and thank you too for your lovely comments on my blog..you always cheer me up lol!!
What a stunning POTW...
hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Sandy said...

Well Honey Chilll' - those old country bumpkin quilts sell for a fortune! Only those rich Yankees from up North can afford to buy them. Is that a carpetbagger? I get confused. Your Halloween card is so cute - I'll take the pumpkins and you can have the ghost, skeleton and spider! That's fair.
sandy

Patricia St Martin said...

Lisa, You just are way to funny girlfriend... I try not to think of spiders... First I want to thank you for you very nice comment you gave me on my blog, that was so nice of you.
I have to honest my friend I do not know how you come up with some of these wonderful idea's. Love the web and the banners in the background and how you have everything all snuggled together, those pumpkins are awesome. Love how you colored them!
Hugs....

Sandy said...

Hi Lisa, I've got the insect spray in one hand and a shoe in the other, I do not like spiders. If they come inside, they go out in a body bag, ha,ha,ha (evil laugh). Your card really pops with that fab spiderweb. Love your colouring on the pumpkins and your ghosts and spider.
Gorgeous POTW, fab embossing and love her hat!!!
Hugs, Sandy

ellyscard creatief said...

Mooie kaart.
Gr, Elly

Lori said...

Love the card - the photo not so much! Those two litte critters peeking up on the right hand corner of the card are darling! (Everything's great, but they're my favorite.)

DesignerDiva said...

Fantastic colouring Lisa and a great design
Hugs Laurie x

pinky said...

Lol this is brilliant. Love your photo lol. I do that funny dance to, sometimes 3 times a day even after the spider has been deposited back outside! Brilliant card again Lisa.

Sonia said...

Fantastic card Lisa:) Love your Halloween stamp and perfect colouring:)
Big hug,
Sonia

Sonia said...

Fantastic card Lisa:) Love your Halloween stamp and perfect colouring:)
Big hug,
Sonia

Jeanne J. said...

Love your spooky Halloween card! Especially the little guys in the bottom corner with the googly eyes!! Yes! More spiders here too - my son has been checking the field guide and identifying them too. YUCK!

Margaret said...

I heard a rumor that you were left in charge... I told Lisa S I would begin collecting bail money now! hehehe!
Your card is wonderful! Love the burlapy fabric behind the wonderful pumpkins and those little critters peeking out are too cute!
I always make the rest of the family walk out first so I can enjoy their dance moves!! DH gets a little upset that I'm usually just short enough to miss the big one across the door frame. At least there is one benefit to my vertically challenged body...

Mitralee said...

GOOGLIE EYES!!!!

JUMPING UP AND DOWN!!!!

GLITTER!!!

embossed spider web!!!

Cool Beaners!