31 Days of Halloween Day 31- Dark DT challenge

Welcome to Day 31 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. A link to the challenge and blog roll is in the sidebar. Thanks for sharing these 31 days with us!

I apologize for the photo quality today. This is a cell phone pic taken after my daughter left for school before telling us where she put the digital camera. We'll "discuss" that after school.

Because I don't have the camera I have let Randy sleep in today. He might make an appearance later ;)

31 Days of Halloween Day 30- Kindest Cut Card

Welcome to Day 30 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. A link to the challenge and blog roll is in the sidebar. 1 more day until the big day!

Today's card features is made entirely of scraps. Ribbon scrap, sentiment that I computer generated that was leftover from another project and some leftover pumpkin images (Smeared Ink). Even the textures background was created from a scrap of black cardstock.

Randy here- Don't have time to talk today- I'm very busy doing candy inventory. Heather says if I eat too much chocolate that I'll get a tummy ache. OK 1 bag Hershey bars, 2 bags Twix, 2 bags Snickers, 1 bag 3 Musketeers, 2 bags Kit Kats. I'll have to do another taste testing of all the candy later- just to make sure it doesn't go stale before the big day.

Are you giving out Halloween candy? What kind are you (BURRRRPPPP) giving out? EXCUSE ME!

Welcome to lucky Day 29 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out the project and links to the other participating artists on the sidebar.

Today's card was inspired by a sketch. Some projects work, some don't. This is in the "don't pile".


Randy here- Just getting ready for the big day ;) I'm probably not supposed to be standing on the wood furniture but what Heather don't know, Heather don't yell about!

31 Days of Halloween Day 28- Boo Journal Page

Welcome to Day 28 of 31 Days of Halloween sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out more details and a blog roll of participants in the sidebar. Today is Smeared Ink Friday and I have used only Smeared Ink images on my journal page. The background is is Fiskars brayer with a mesh texture. Fun tool!


Randy here- I'm making my big announcement today. I've been teasing you for weeks. I did some goal planning and I've been dreaming about going somewhere. Earlier this week I received the official news.

I passed my reindeer equivalency exam and I am going to attend community college

And the most exciting part of all is that Heather and her family are so impressed by the changes I have made in my life that they have invited me to live with them while I attend college! In exchange I have to study and get good grades and be guest blogger on Heather's blog once a week (my court mandated community service officially ends Monday).

I'm really excited!

31 Days of Halloween Day 27- 3 Little Kittens

Welcome to Day 27 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. A link to the challenge and blog roll is in the sidebar.

Today's project is clean and simple because I was crunched for time. I don't know the artist of the digi off the top of my head either- it was part of my printed image stash on my craft table.


Randy here- I have the weirdest feeling. I keep hearing a song by the Cars. I feel oddly out of place- like I'm not supposed to be here...

RING

Yawn... Time to wake up ;)

C'mon people- I'm an inflatable reindeer and my feet don't even reach the brakes. Did you really think I could drive a car? As if! I think you folks have been sniffing glue fumes or something.

31 Days of Halloween Day 26- KennyK

Welcome to Day 26 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink (we are in the home stretch!) You can check out the sidebar for details on the challenge and a blog roll of the other artists.

Today's post is sponsored by Kenny K and they generously let Smeared Ink DT members choose a free image and I chose "Tequila Worm" for my project. I'm also playing in the Kenny K Challenge #66- Get Dotty.

Randy here- Don't have time for chit chat today- I've got $20 and a set of car keys! Finally, these hoof covers are good for something!

31 Days of Halloween Day 25- Splotch Journal Page

Welcome to Day 25 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. You can check out the sidebar for details on the challenge and a blog roll of the other artists.

Today is another journal page. 7x10 is a good size page but not too big for me. For the background I used my blitzer to apply maroon Sharpie ink, added some red/maroon watercolor crayon, randomly stamped some crackle background with gray ink, stenciled with a checkered stencil and stamped an image from "Inky Dreams" by Smeared Ink. The die cut letters were cut from Making Memories paper and blitzed with maroon Sharpie Ink. Fun background to make!



Randy here- This morning I got a rare treat and I got to have a breakfast meeting with Heather's husband. (OK maybe I leaped up on the table and ambushed him with questions and complaints.)

I got a little hungry and took a bite of his cereal. He didn't appreciate that.

SFC121- Saying Thanks!

If you are looking for the 31 Days of Halloween post for today you may see it here!

This week my team- Heather's Headliners created samples for SFC 121- Saying Thanks! challenge for Squigglefly Challenge blog. This week Kathy Bradley was our guest designer so be sure to check out her project too. And don't forget the Mega Giveaway for your chance to win free stamps from Squigglefly.

There was a new release Saturday with some really great stamps. For this project, I used "Dotted Circle Sentiments". I made this 4x4x2 box using my new Martha Stewart scoring board. It was quick and easy to make and it was nice to make a non-card project for a change.

31 Days of Halloween Day 24- Owl Art Journal Page

Welcome to lucky Day 24 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out the project and links to the other participating artists on the sidebar.

On Saturday I splurged and bought a new mixed media art journal. I already had an 11x14 but it is almost too big for my style. My new journal is 7 x 10 and the page size is much better for me. I used drywall mesh tape to make some borders, stamped some pumpkins and enhanced them with a Micron pen. I'm trying to relax and go with the flow on my journaling... as you can see I'm working on it.


Randy here- To those of you who chose to ignore my warning about discussing my blue hoof covers, just know that karma will bite ya! In case you are wondering why I am on the stage, I am rehearsing an announcement that I'll be making later this week. And for those jokers who want to know why I am not wearing my hoof covers, it is because we have protected the entire stage so I can prance and not case damage to it.

31 Days of Halloween Day 23- Framed Inchies

Welcome to lucky Day 23 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out the project and links to the other participating artists on the sidebar.

Today's project was inspired by a set of mini frames at the Dollar store marked down to 25 cents for both! I love the look of a partial stamped image so I used some stamps from Inkadinkadoo for my project. I also added a few faux gemstones to one of the frames. Simple but so many possibilities!

On an added crafty note- yesterday I bought a Martha Stewart scoring board at Michael's for $12. I have a Score-Buddy which I love but now I have a full size board!


Randy here- Make one comment about the booties and you are toast! I see all those comments you make about me.

Yesterday Heather and I had a difference of opinion because she says my hooves scratch the floor. Can I help it if I have a natural inclination to Riverdance? Anyway she said I needed hoof maintenance so I don't damage the floor. She tried to use an enemy board- and boy it is my enemy- I squirmed and fussed and ran away from her. She said she had another idea and the next thing I knew she put blue booties on me. These booties have one advantage- you can sneak up behind someone and they won't hear you. BOO!

31 Days of Halloween Day 22- Scary Bookmark

Welcome to lucky Day 22 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out the project and links to the other participating artists on the sidebar. As we wind into the final third of the challenge I must say I have enjoyed the challenge. I will also say I probably won't be using orange in my artwork for a long time ;)

This bookmark is a great example of using orange patterned paper that has nothing to do with Halloween. The spider web is from Smeared Ink.

PS Squigglefly had a huge new release today!

Randy here- Wishing the happy couple a very happy 18th wedding anniversary. That's Heather and her husband, Rick. Not a gray hair on either of them (but don't tell Heather I said that!)

31 Days of Halloween Day 21- Candy Corn anyone?

Welcome to Day 21 of 31 Days of Halloween sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out more details and a blog roll of participants in the sidebar. Today is Smeared Ink Friday and I have used only Smeared Ink images (or 1 image in this case) on my card.

Today's project is a CASE of a project by one of our 31 Days players. It had Zentangled candycorn which was absolutely brilliant. I can't find your post so if it is your project, comment and I will link to your project!

My other "new to me concept" was stacking the letters in candy corn. I've seen it done with other words and it was the perfect way to use the space on my mini card.


Yo, yo dude- I'll meet up with all my peeps later. Of course I'm wearing my chill pink hat. Peace out.

THUNK

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


Randy! How many times have we told you not to play with the Bluetooth? You BROKE it! You are not to use the cell phone unless it is an emergency. You are in big trouble, Mister!


Randy here- Guess I'll have some unexpected time to think and reflect this weekend, when I'm not doing extra chores to pay for that Bluetooth.

31 Days of Halloween Day 20- Bingo card

Welcome to Day 20 of 31 Days of Halloween sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out more details and a blog roll of participants in the sidebar.
Today's project is a bingo card (in this case spelling out CANDY). I used an online template and filled in most of the spaces with digi's from Smeared Ink, Squigglefly and a few other designers. After I printed it I filled in the leftover blanks with stamped images from Smeared Ink, Sideshow Stamps (31 Days Sponsor), Inkadinkadoo and some PSX numbers.

If I made this project again I would color the digi's digitally- I made them really small to fit the grid- too small for me to color by hand.


Randy here- The weather is getting colder and Heather says I need to prepare for the weather because otherwise I'll get sick with caribou flu (and that means I'll have to go to the vet for a shot.) These antlerwarmers belong to Heather's daughter. She calls them gloves. They are pretty warm but I prefer a manly color like lilac.


This is a rain poncho to keep me dry (it is a little dorky but does the job). I need some boots. Heather's husband walked through a big puddle in the parking lot at work and he got his whole foot, sock and part of his pant leg wet. I think I want some LL Bean boots- the most expensive kind. I'll need 2 pairs of course. Off to find Heather's credit card.

31 Days of Halloween Day 19- Ghoul Halloween

Welcome to Day 19 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. You can check out my sidebar for details on the challenge and a blog roll of the other artists.

Today's card features a "Nerdy Boy Skeleton" by artists Marlene Shaw for Squigglefly. The sentiment is my own creation. I used non-traditional colors, a speckled background stamp, some ribbon and buttons for interest.

Speaking of Squigglefly they are having an incredible giveaway- check out the details HERE.


Randy here- I'm feeling on top of the world this morning! (OK not really because we have to get up really early so the kid can get to school and I like to sleep in but I'm trying to use what my therapist calls "a positive attitude".) Anyway it is cold and dreary here today and I am really sore from all that exercise over the past few days. I think today I am going to take it easy and watch videos and drink hot cocoa and relax. My motto is: RELAX AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. (And my sub-motto is - Don't ask Heather to turn the channel or stop vacuuming so you can watch TV- she is a little funny about that sort of thing!)

31 Days of Halloween Day 18- Rustic Gift Bag

Welcome to Day 18 of 31 Days of Halloween sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out more details and a blog roll of participants in the sidebar.

Today's project is a giftbag. It was stamped with cheap foam stamps and a candy corn stamp from Smeared Ink. The tag was cut from chipboard and color was added with a Sharpie for the base and then watercolor crayons were colored along the grain of the paper and lightly blended with a baby wipe to make it look like wood.


Randy here- Today I am trying yoga- this is a ler stand. Very relaxing and I like it better than hooping or the exercise ball. Oh and in case you were wondering- it has NOTHING to do with yogurt. The words sound the same but what can you do- English is a weird language.

Have a peaceful and enlightening day!

31 Days of Halloween- Day 17- Skull Challenge

Welcome to Day 17 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. You can check out the sidebar for details on the challenge and a blog roll of the other artists.

Today is Monday and it is time for a new challenge on the Smudgy Antics blog for the Smeared Ink Design Team. This week's theme is skulls. For my mini notebook I used Calaveras- Sugar Skull 2 and a spider web from Lonely Boy and Puff sheet. I went with the new trend of neutrals and added some lace for a Gothic feel. The lace wraps around the notebook to keep it closed when not in use.


Randy here- Happy Monday! As you can see I woke up this morning brimming with energy! I decided to do a bit on the exercise ball. This was the photo taken BEFORE the ball rolled backward and I was under it! After Heather got through laughing at me she told me there are exercise options for reindeer that are a bit safer. (Did I mention I got whacked in the antlers with the exercise hoop yesterday? I had a major headache.)

31 Days of Halloween Day 16- Kurt from Glee makes a costume

Good Morning, welcome to Day 16 The 31 Days of Halloween challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink Stamps (check out the rest of the bloggers participating - links are in the sidebar). Hard to believe we are halfway through the challenge! 31 days of posting projects seemed daunting at first but it has pushed me to get into my studio regularly to create! I also listen to audio books as I work and I have finished two and am working on book my third (The Good Wife).

Today's card is inspired by a freebie from Simply Betty. After I colored the image it screamed to me Kurt from Glee. Maybe it was the Miami Vice colored jacket.


Randy here- For those of you expecting an apology for yesterday, you can keep waiting. I'm a reindeer, it is rutting season and Heather's husband snores so loud that I have been having trouble sleeping. If Heather got up earlier and made me a hot breakfast, we could have avoided the whole scene. But I am willing to admit I am feeling stressed and perhaps I could have been nicer yesterday. OK?

Heather has taught me how to hoop. It is very good exercise and helps me relax. As part of my court mandated community service, I am working on some goal setting. I have to write (or in my case type) 3, 6, 9 and 1 year goals. Hooping is a good time for me to think.

Heather is making us cinnamon French toast for breakfast. Not as good as pizza but it smells good!

31 Days of Halloween- Day 15 So cute it makes your teeth hurt

Welcome to Day 15 of the 31 Days of Halloween Challenge sponsored by Smeared Ink. A link to the challenge and blog roll is in the sidebar.

Today's Nerdy Pirate was drawn by artist Marlene Shaw and given away for free on her blog before it was released for sale by Squigglefly. I paired it with an ancient (probably 16 or 17 year old) sentiment from HALOS. I didn't see the image on their site but I am so delighted they are still in business- they are one of the originals!

The background was spritzed with homemade green shimmer spray and was randomly stamped witha pirate image from Sideshow Stamps (another sponsor of 31 Days).


(Cue Announcer's Voice)- When we last left Randy he was lying motionless under a mountain of cereal boxes...

Randy here- What? You people are still here watching? I'm an INFLATABLE REINDEER- of course I wasn't hurt by the fall. Oh honestly, you people need to get a life! Or at least should go stamp something!


Excuse me- I'm eating my breakfast. May I please have some privacy? $%^&* GO AWAY- You made me step in the milk! Oh #$%^&!

31 Days of Halloween- Day 14 Teen Angst

Welcome to Day 14 of 31 Days of Halloween sponsored by Smeared Ink. Check out more details and a blog roll of participants in the sidebar. Today is Smeared Ink Friday and I have used only Smeared Ink images (or 1 image in this case) on my card.

We are definitely going for teen angst and drama- what would a bored teenager create when their mom FORCES them to make a Halloween card for their little brother? Something like this!

Randy here- Let me just address a few of the reader comments:
1) Yes, I do rake with my antlers
2) I am hosting this blog (as part of court mandated community service) I am NOT a co-host (does this look like the Mike Douglas Show?) I am the TALENT- Heather is my opening act. I would discuss this further but I am Starving like Marvin and Heather was so busy doing her angst ridden teen impersonation that she forgot to make me breakfast (typical).


OOMPH- Could they put the Caribou Crunch breakfast cereal on a higher shelf? I don't think so! I hate climbing (I am a little scared of heights). Past the canned beans, past the soup, past the cereal bars- almost there.


Made it! But boy this is awfully high up. Now to find a box of cereal. Maybe I'll try these Trader Joe O's (Trader Joe's is coming to Heather's town and she and her family are EXCITED).
Stupid box is STUCK. Maybe if I give it one good tug...


Cue dramatic Brady Bunch music
Cue Announcer's Voice (How did we get an announcer? We are over budget already on special effects. We'll take it out of the food budget.)
Cue Announcer's Voice: "Is this the end of Randy? Will there be enough Trader Joe O's for everyone? Come back tomorrow for Part 2 of Randy's Breakfast adventure!"