something wicked this way comes...

The time for spookables, trick or treat bags, caramel apples, popcorn balls, witch's brew, Halloween moons, and jack-0-lanterns is drawing near....I love everything about this time of year...but it just doesn't seem to last long enough....so why not start early on enjoying the little bits and bobs of Halloween.  Paper-crafting is a wonderful way to enjoy every holiday, as there is so much available from stickers to albums to chipboard, to felt, to velvet...you name it...I love it :)
Today, I've got a fun Halloween mini book that is piled with all things creepy, spooky, sparkly, and glittery.

 

I pulled oodlesof items from my Halloween stash and set to work....first covering this chipboard book from October Afternoon with my very last glittered postcard from Cavallini and Co.  I ADORE their vintage postcards....have to force myself to  use them as they're so beautiful, but are much more enjoyable when used on projects then hidden away in my drawer.

 
 

Crafty Secrets Double Sided Halloween Greetings Creative Scraps were used throughout....I can't seem to get enough of them...I also used the Vintage Halloween Postcard Kit.  The postcard kits each come with the cutest stamp set....I particularly love this one with the black cat image. 
 
 Making Memories Halloween die cuts were used here and there....perfect to stamp on, write on, or just use as a simple embellishment.  The glitter pumpkins are also from Making Memories.
 

 
 Martha Stewart black glitter stickers are the perfect eerie touch....
 Silver doilies, tea stained envelopes, and coin envelopes help to create a focal point that can easily be built upon.
 Scrunched seam binding and silver glass glitter stars from Memrie Mare's etsy shop are like frosting on the halloween cupcake :)
 And, then of course...I can't live without my Halloween stash of Papertrey Ink stamps including:
Boo to You, Spooky Sweets, Spooky Sweets II, and Friendship Jar Fall Fillers. 
 
 
 
 
Now it's ready to fill with photos, memorabilia, memories, recipes, etc.

Enjoy your day!
Melis

 

Comments

[creativechaos]

Adorable!

[Stella]

Pure beauty, priceless and breathtaking.....

[Ros Crawford]

So cute ... lovingly crafted

[JeanFB]

Absolutely spook-tacular! What a joy it must have been to make, playing with all of those lovely supplies. You have inspired me to get out my stash and play. :) TFS

[Lindsay]

Oh my Melissa, this is just amazing! So much vintag-y goodness in one beautiful album! Awesome work!

[Troy Louise]

Oh how cute! Love it. I have most of the Crafty Secret goodies, if I could only make them look as fun as you do! I did make a card last night w/the Black Cat band scrap that wasn't bad.

[Patty O'Malley]

What an adorable album! I love those vintage postcards.

[cerri]

Oh my goodness Melissa, this little album is darling! I think you've outdone yourself!
Cerri xoxo

[Joanna]

Wow!! This is magnificent, to say
the least! You are such an artist!

[Kathy W]

So much Halloween goodness here! I need to pull out all of my Halloween crafting goodies and get to work. Thank you for loads of inspiration. These pages are wonderful.

[Alice Golden]

oh my - that is wonderful!! Love Halloween here too! :)

[anya]

Love this! I just got some Halloween goodies from Crafty Secrets, and I can't wait to get into them. Thank you for the inspiration today!

[Bonnie]

Simply gorgeous!

[Katsui Jewelry]

What a great job. Thank you for explaining step by step. I love to work with paper but I haven't had much "training." This helps and I love what you do!

Suz

[Maggie W]

I always enjoy your site and projects so much. You have such a special unique way of creating your projects. I also find your posts inspirational and at times just poetic. Your designs are so victorian. I can just imagine you as a lady in a time long past.

[Alice W.]

what a wonderful album. beautiful images and details. i love it!

[Yana]

Such a beautiful and full of Halloween spirit project!
Thank you!