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Day 1 of the Smeared & Smudged 31 Days of Halloween

It's time to celebrate!!! It's finally October, and that means it's time for the Smeared & Smudged 31 Days of Halloween! My absolute favorite time of the year. I'm super excited because I won last year, and I can't wait to show you some things I made with my winnings. Plus, I am representing Dreamweaver Stencils on certain days (like today), and I am thrilled to show you what an exciting company they are! So here's my first piece.....

I used Dreamweaver's Jack o Lanterns (LL 531) stencil for this card. And I had a lot of fun with them! I used the Molten Metal technique.

I started with Glossy Black Embossing Paste and applied it with a palette knife over the stencil. I removed the stencil, and while the paste was still wet, I sprinkled on 3 colors of Metallic F/X Powders. I used Pewter, Eye of the Tiger and Gold Dust. I then heated the Jacks with my embossing gun and watched them bubble! That was fun. Then I dusted off the excess powder. Simple, and what a cool effect!

The other stencil I used was the brand new Quatrefoil (LX 7027). I sprayed it with Diet Cola Memories Mist and then carefully flipped it and placed it on to my cardstock. I also added my sentiment, which is from Smeared Ink's Creepy Little Grumpies set.

There you have it! Day 1! Please be sure to visit all of the Wicked Bloggers, listed in my side bar. Thanks for stopping by. Have a creeptastic day!
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Pam Hornschu said…
Love the technique on the jack o' lanterns!
October 1, 2014 at 2:00 AM
applejack cards by sue said…
Good morning Alison, I love, love those pumpkins - what a fantastic stencil! I haven't tried this technique before but I think you have inspired me to have a go.
Sue
The Nanny x
October 1, 2014 at 3:02 AM
My Side of Oz said…
Love, love the embossing effect! My next investment now! Great layout and look! Your off to another winning year looks like! Good luck!
October 1, 2014 at 8:59 AM
DonnaMundinger said…
WOW Alison! that affect is GORGEOUS! Love the sentiment and layout too. Gotta get some of that stuff. Looks like so much fun. xxD
October 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM
Unknown said…
I just love those jack-o-lanterns! What a great technique, and I bet this is even more gorgeous in person!
October 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM
TangledBlueRose said…
Love the Jack o Lanterns! That finish is stunning! Wonderful project!~kim
October 1, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Alison, You certainly have been busy, love those Pumpkins and fabulous colours.

Hugs Erin xx
October 1, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Wendy said…
Love this Alison...who knew you could have so much fun with stencils.
October 1, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Matney said…
Ohh, each of those stencils are awesome. Great technique on the pumpkins. Love how that design came out on the dp. Fun and a great use of your tools.
October 1, 2014 at 11:36 AM
silvia said…
Cuuute!!! LOVE the gold jacks~~
October 1, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Unknown said…
So stoked on the new technique you just shared. I will have to remember the way you made the S&S if you can some day please
October 1, 2014 at 12:50 PM
ldfdesign said…
Love the technique you used for the pumpkins! Lovely card!
October 1, 2014 at 12:58 PM
maureenjscott said…
Love those Jacks! Fabulous effect with the metal powders! LOve the card! x
October 1, 2014 at 1:07 PM
Laura S Reading said…
I am so excited for another great year of visiting and seeing all the talent in this hop.

The jack-o-lanterns are perfection. Spooky, frightful, yet beautiful.
October 1, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Susan Renshaw said…
Those jack-o-lanterns are superb! But I also love the background and corner motif - and the sentiment! Look forward to your next creation!
October 1, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Christine Kiehl said…
What a delightful pair of pumpkins you crafted to share with stencils I am envious of! Thank you for taking part in this fun new hop!
October 1, 2014 at 1:53 PM
Viki Banaszak said…
I love your card. The pumpkins are so pretty.
October 1, 2014 at 3:08 PM
angiesuez said…
Excellent layout! Those shiny pumpkins - got to get me some!
October 1, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen said…
Wicked cool, love the effect on those yummy pumpkins! Happy October!
October 1, 2014 at 6:42 PM
Dog-Ma said…
This is so awesome. The metal technique on the jack's is beautiful.
October 1, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Dog-Ma said…
This is so awesome. The metal technique on the jack's is beautiful.
October 1, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Julia said…
Fab creation. Loving the pumpkins!
October 1, 2014 at 7:54 PM
Jeanette Wilde said…
I just bought some metal flakes and was thinking they were a winter/christmas kind of thing - this is another great idea.
October 1, 2014 at 8:16 PM
(AJ) ArtJypsy said…
Wow. Wonderful card. Love the gold pumpkins.
October 1, 2014 at 9:00 PM
Steph said…
What wickedly awesome jack o lanterns! I love the metallic look you gave them. Fab card :)
October 2, 2014 at 12:34 AM
Lyneen said…
Beautiful ---- I dont' want to run into these jack- o-lanterns!!!! tooooo spooky!
October 2, 2014 at 2:12 AM
Michele said…
Such great effects here-- love it! xo
October 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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