Halloween lanterns...

 

I loved these lantern dies when I saw them online, so I just had to purchase them. I love that they are each just one piece. I fussy-cut a yellow piece of cardstock to fit behind each one and added the little die-cut bows.

I started this card by cutting a card base out of purple cardstock. Then I used a stencil and white ink to add some clouds to the front.

When the white ink was dry, I stamped the sentiment in the bottom right corner.

I also cut some very thin strips from black cardstock to serve as the strings.

 If you look closely, you'll see that I added a tiny orange gem to the knot of each bow.

The lanterns were popped up with foam squares.

To finish the front, I cut a black frame using two rectangle dies from a set of A2 layering dies. I glued this around the edge of the card front.

I stamped a simple sentiment on the inside and added a couple of stamped spider webs.

I made three of these cards, one for each of my sisters. Next year I'll make some to donate.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.

Cheryl