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A Halloween Layout to "Die" For

Greetings! I have a new Dreamweaver Stencils project to show you. This month, out theme is "To Die For," because of the fabulous collection of dies that Dreamweaver has to offer (and that collection keeps expanding!). I decided to go a bit more literal this week, and create a Halloween scrapbook page.

My daughter wanted to be a witch last year, and I have a fun witchy skirt that I made that I wear every October. So, we got all decked out and took some pictures. As far as the die that I used....I went with the BIG and beautiful Leafless Tree, and just used it as a background design.

The trees cut so easily and beautifully. I love using the new dies. I highlighted the trees (with the recommendation from my daughter) to add some silver glitter for some more visual interest. I think she was right.


And of course, I have a ton of wonderful stencils, so I needed to pull out a coupe for this page. I started off with one of my absolute favorites, Houndstooth, and added it to the outer edges. Them with glossy black embossing paste, I added a nice, long line of Crows. I had to do this twice to get the line of crows across the entire page. I just need to add a title, which will probably be on the left side. I hope you like my page! Please be sure to visit the rest of the "B" team, all listed below. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!


Comments

ionabunny said…
Hi, love your LO. Great colours and the stencilled background is gorgeous. Have a bwahahahahaha day
Lyn B said…
Fun L/O Alison! I especially like the row of crows and the glittered leafless tree branches.
Oooohhh and Ahhh...a great page and you have evidently been teaching your offspring to love art (and glitter)! GOOD idea!
FitterTwit said…
AWESOME layout!!!!
Creepy Glowbugg said…
Fabulous Hallowe'en page!
Where did you get the glossy paste? Looks like embossing! Must have it!
Alison said…
Hi Glo! The paste is from Dreamweaver Stencils as well. They have really beautiful pastes. Thanks fire your comment!
Pam Hornschu said…
Love all of the colors and the fun layout design! But mostly the little witch!

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