It was 106 here today ... ridiculous. Still a bit too soon for woollies and sweaters, I guess. Bummer.
Since it was an "inside" day, I spent some time chatting on the phone with Aunt Patty. While we chatted, I made this chicken mummy halloween card, using an image from my Whipper Snapper cling set called Happy Haunting. The sentiment stamped on the background of the card in white craft ink is from another of my Whipper Snapper cling sets called Spooky Expressions.
The patterned paper is from the Ambrosia 6x6 pad, from BasicGrey. This paper line has butterflies and florals, but also has lots of nice orange, black, and grey patterns as well which just say "halloween" to me.
The image is stamped on kraft colored card stock, and I used a water brush and white pigment ink to color the mummy straps white. If this technique is new to you, you can watch a how-to video tutorial here.
Happy Sunday!
Aw love this cutee! you do the most amazin funny characters, Hugs Vee xx
Posted by: Vera | September 28, 2011 at 02:39 PM
LOVE this card. Halloween is my fav holiday :)
Posted by: Kellie | September 28, 2011 at 06:23 AM
That is one stinkin' cute little mummified chicken! I LOVE it when anyone colors on Kraft (even me, although I don't do it often). The background papers, including the one you hand stamped, are perfect for this card!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | September 26, 2011 at 06:18 PM
This is an adorable stamp, Anna!! Love him on the Kraft paper as well.
Posted by: Sherri D. | September 26, 2011 at 05:32 PM
It is amazing how the eyes of this stamping can be so expressive...... Ah ah ah, dont be thinkin' bad thoughts, it's to easy to read your mind. Chickens should never try rock climbing when pidgeon toe'd.....Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | September 26, 2011 at 09:44 AM
This is adorable. I love the white ink on the kraft paper. Love it!
Posted by: Chris C | September 26, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Didn't see this mummy chicken before he is so cute. Hopefully you'll get some fall cooler weather soon. Have a great day!
Posted by: Sally | September 26, 2011 at 05:30 AM
What a cute, cute, cute card. Love what you did with the twine and button. Sorry it's still so hot there. We're enjoying much cooler temps finally.
Posted by: SueB | September 26, 2011 at 01:13 AM
Now this mummy chicken is just the cutest!! Love him!! And oh how I feel your pain considering the heat. Anxious for Fall to roll in to Central CA that's for sure!!
Posted by: Tosh | September 25, 2011 at 09:41 PM
I loved your country drive video. I watched the whole thing. :) LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. when you stamp. This mummy chicken is darling! Hope you are well, my sassy, sweet friend!
Posted by: Lori Craig | September 25, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Tee-hee I just love the mummy chicken. Craft on white is such a cool look. I must try it, soon. Lots of October Birthdays! hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | September 25, 2011 at 06:18 PM
He is just too cute! Love it!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | September 25, 2011 at 04:50 PM