Hi everybody! I'm back – I think?! Gosh, what a disaster that happened here on my blog the past week or ten days… My blog/website is hosted by a company called Typepad. I use Typepad to write my posts, post photos, and read comments, etc. They are the company that puts me on the internet…. That's the basics. Well, something major happened at Typepad HQ and the whole system went down. Bloggers all over the world were not able to post anything, especially photos, for up to ten days. My blog and others were not even visible for about three days. Right at Halloween, when we're all trying to share things. As you might have guessed, I am a Type A person and it about made me crazy!! Sitting here wanting to share all the things with you…. But I guess it was a lesson in patience (not my biggest virtue!). Now that everything is coming back up, I went back and forth about sharing my final Halloween projects, but then figured what the heck. I absolutely loved making these projects and I want to show them to you! Hope that's okay with you! I missed you guys! The big giveaway is over and you blessed me so much! The winners announcement is in a separate blog post!
Hope you are all doing well and enjoyed a Happy and fun Halloween!! Our Halloween was really fun this year. We decorated A LOT. Then we set up a table in the driveway with some cool music and lots of candy and enjoyed the evening seeing the neighbors and all the cutie kids dressed up. Now it's time to get moving towards Christmas time! It will come fast!
For our wedding anniversary in early October, my husband bought me gorgeous amazing awesome crafting supplies from Anna Griffin. Everything has a vintage Halloween vibe which is one of my favorite things!! I have loved Anna Griffin products for 25+ years! I used to buy all her scrapbooking kits back in the day, and our wedding announcements are even made with her gorgeous vellum and ribbons!! So I had to have the Halloween goodies. I ended up making two pumpkin easel cards, three 5×7 cards and two medallions. Everything is from Anna Griffin – the dies, papers, vellum, rub-ons, embellishments… Her items are only available at her own website or at HSN. I used bits of Distress Inks and my signature splatters…
This card and the next one were made with a giant die set that makes an easel card! It's fantastic! You can make just a pumpkin (I'm thinking Thanksgiving cards now) or a jack-o-lantern. It's so easy to put together and I think it's super festive!
Here it is folded flat to go into an envelope! Isn't that cool?? There's no end to the ideas to decorate or the papers to use!
And here's my second easel card – made with glitterly orange paper!
I made a few decorative medallions too – using all the vintage embellishments!! I added some gems here and there and of course paint splatters!
And lastly, three big 5×7 cards full of embellishments and beautiful papers….oh my….I had so much fun making these!! Can't wait to make some more next year too!
Here is a picture of me dressed up in my Halloween outfit. My fun skirt is two layers of tulle – with velvet polka dots!! I love to twirl in it! LOLZ.
Okay, fingers crossed we will be back to our regular schedule! Have a blessed and happy day everybody!! I'm not even sure you'll be able to see this post and/or if the email notifications are working! Can someone do me a favor? If you did receive your email update about this new post – can you leave a comment and just let me know? I am seriously behind and so frustrated!! I miss blogging and sharing. I never realized how much it is a part of me to create and share and interact with everyone. Say a little prayer and cross your fingers!! I have lots to catch up on! XOXO
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19 responses to “Halloween 2022 final projects – a little late! Fun with Vintage Halloween from Anna Griffin!”
So worth the wait Wanda. I love all of it especially the skeleton card. . .
Thanks for sharing,
Loralee Parish
Yep, your post came thru to me today, Wanda! I don’t do “Halloween” as you know… But, you went to town with these vintage goodies! I LOVE your sweater & skirt! I’d be twirling too, dear friend! 😉
I am absolutely smitten with that jack-o-lantern die! Love the different looks you get with the different papers- gold and black and the orange glitter. I may not technically need anything else but I am pretty sure I need this. LOL
Hi Wanda, So sorry you are having this internet problem. You asked, “If you did receive your email update about this new post – can you leave a comment and just let me know?”
So I just wanted to let you know that I did receive the email update. Your projects, as always, are amazing! All the best to you!
Yes, I got my e-mail and your link brought me right to your blog. Definitely missed your posts and loved seeing your Halloween projects!!! Hope all continues to go well with your blog!!!
Your projects are wonderful and yes, I received an email update about this blog post. I hope everything is running smoothly for you now.
Hi Wanda, Yes I received your email. So glad I did 🙂 I dearly love all of your makes, all of the time!!! Love your outfit, so cute!! hugs, irissavedbygrace
Hip Hip Hooray!! It came through and it looks so good. I didn’t know Anna Griffin had such a great supply of Halloween goodies. Love that easel and the cards looks amazing. I also loved your skirt and that sweater is too cool. I also enjoyed seeing Lucky helping with your winner packages. Handsome he sure is. Hope things keep coming through. A couple of my friends have been having computer problems and it’s the pits for sure. Happy Weekend!
That is a lot of Halloween goodies….everything you make is awesome. The skeleton card is over the top. Love your sweater…
Hi Wanda, I received your blog update email. Beautiful cards and darling twirly skirt for Halloween! So much gorgeous Halloween goodness in this post!
So lovely! Your choice if colors and elements is always wonderful!!
Yay! Received your previous blogpost about these beautiful projects and this “new” update email as well. Happy Belated Birthday, my frllow Scorpio 🙂PS. Nichol S has had issues with Typepad lately as well. It must be so frustrating for y’all! Love you, Wanda and appreciate you!
You have a wonderful hubby! How nice that he also has such good taste.
Wanda, these projects are just so unique! I too love anything Anna Griffin. You look adorable in your Halloween outfit. I did receive the email and glad you are back up and running! Jules L
Wanda, I got the e-mail and your beautiful update! I too love the “vintage vibe” and my Halloween and Christmas decor reflect that! You are SO Very talented and I admire all that you do. I look forward to seeing some Christmas cards soon! 🥰
These are fantastic!!!!
Got the update! So glad you are back. I love seeing all your Fall, Halloween and Christmas crafts!
Hi, Glad to see you’re up and running. My blog is back, too although posting photos isn’t working quite the way it was before all this disruption. Love your cards, I posted the last set yesterday, deciding that like you, I had fun making them and ought to share them. I follow your blog through Feedly, and this post showed up just fine.
Great to have you back. I’m always in awe of your creativity and I’m grateful you share your creations with us! Love your Halloween post. You look Fabulous Dahling! Wish I had a twirling skirt but for some reason I don’t understand- knowing you have one makes me just as happy.