NC Demos’ Blog Hop – Autumn Banners

I don’t send many cards at Halloween.  At the top of my list are my son and my young niece and nephew.  But I love the Halloween Night Designer Series Paper and Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set.  With only a few on my card list, I had to challenge myself to do something new to showcase these cute products.  

The crisp contrast of the Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black carries a simple statement.  I really liked the minimalism here and made me think of apothecary jars and Steampunk industrialism.  I was happily surprised to see how well the Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon works with the Pumpkin Pie paper!

​Next, I decided to be a little more playful.  I made a skeleton and mummy from the Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set and punched them out with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch.  I love how you can customize these by stamping them in black and coloring them with Stampin’ Write Makers.  I also added some extra sparkle to the skeleton by using the Clear wink of Stella Glitter Pen. 

​The Hubs then asked if I’d make one for Thanksgiving.  This one took a little more thought.  I wanted to be more somber, showcasing the lovely fall colors found in the Petals and Paisleys Designer Series Paper.  I liked the muted Night of Navy as a background.  I used the Thoughtful Branches thinlets to make the glimmery pumpkin, leafless tree, and fall leaves.  Glimmer paper gives you all the bling of glitter without the mess!

​I made all 3 of the banners in one day.  Using the Banners, Lots of Labels, and Layering Squares and Circles Framelits really saves A LOT of time.  And I love that I got to use my Large Letters Framelits, too!

The ladies at my two workshops this weekend *loved* them!  So much so, I’ve decided to offer the two HALLOWEEN banners as a FREE September “Class To Go”.   I will send you all the pre-cut materials you need to complete the two HALLOWEEN banners, along with a detailed PDF instruction sheet.  

To receive your FREE Class to Go:

1. Purchase the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle (stamp set and punch) PLUS Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set* at my online store.  (*Or a single purchase of $60 before shipping and tax)
2. Use hostess code: UWQDDNA4
3. Pay $6.45 USPS priority shipping.  (US customers only).  (Email me for a PayPal invoice).  

You may also purchase the PDF Tutorial Only, for $10.  ​ (Email me for a PayPal invoice).  

Thank you so much for joining me today. If you like what you have seen here today – please feel free to post a response below.  If you live in the US and would like a demonstrator to order though – I would love to have you as my customer or new team member. ​