Friday, September 2, 2011

Howl-oween candy is delish!

Just beyond Sweet November Land, deep within a dark and twisty wood, there is a place where you will find haunted houses, creepy castles and mad scientist labs galore. This spooky village is inhabited year round by a host of quirky characters that are both a little sweet and a little sour. The only time that they venture out into our world is on that one special night of October 31st. It is then that they can blend in with the crowds of innocent trick-or-treaters and play mischief on all they meet.
So light up a jack o' lantern and hold it high as we cautiously trek on into the woods to see who we can find..
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Listen! Did you hear that? I think I heard the howl of a wolf just over the hill... let's go check it out. At first it doesn't seem as if there is anything or anyone to see but as the clouds begin to part, revealing that full moon up in the sky there is another howl and this time it is much, much closer. Look over there by the fence, it's a werewolf! Approach cautiously, it's never a good idea to startle something with so many sharp teeth. ;)
It seems our worry was unnecessary as little Joe Joe introduces himself and explains that he isn't howling because he is on the prowl but rather he has a bit of a tummy ache from eating too much Halloween candy. He has quite the sweet tooth and when he sniffed out a hidden stash of chocolates over in that haunted house he just couldn't help himself. All we can do is tell Joe Joe to get some rest before we journey on and as we leave he hands over the last few melty pieces of chocolate from his pockets... uh, thanks?

Well there might be a bit of fuzz on this candy but it does look pretty sweet...

The Joe Joe the Werewolf candy kit includes; one Sweet November Joe Joe the Werewolf rubber stamp, nine 6x6 sheets of Doodlebug paper, small Studio G acrylic sentiment stamps, Prima flowers and e.line pearls and gems, ribbon, twine, buttons, decorative stick pins, four envelopes, four card blanks and my card.
As we continue on, making our way through the spooky barren trees we start to see them decorated from branch to branch with banners and pennants galore. Is there a party going on? Before we can find anyone to ask about the decor something comes whizzing through the sky just overhead forcing us to drop to the ground. We pick ourselves up in time to see a little witch come swooping in for a landing. She quickly alights from her broom with a spin and a grin, chuckling as we brush the dust from our clothes.
She says her name is Hilda and that she is the fastest broom flyer in all the land. Her owl friend, Luna, confirms this statement as she comes down to perch on the broom with a new record time logged into the books. Hilda is quite proud of her high flying skills and she explains that she is preparing for the annual broom races which apparently are quite the event around here. She asks if any of us would like to challenge her in a race... though she warns that the loser will be transformed into a jack o'lantern for the rest of the racing season. A quick look around at all the glowing jacks tells us that we had best leave the broom flying to the professionals... pumpkin orange is not a look that we want to be sporting anytime soon.

Don't miss taking a quick peek at Hilda's candy before she flies away with it again...

The Hilda and Luna candy kit includes; one Sweet November Hilda and Luna rubber stamp, nine 6x6 sheets of My Mind's Eye Mischievous paper, small Studio G acrylic stamp set, Prima flowers and e.line pearls and gems, ribbon, twine, buttons, decorative stick pins, four envelopes, four card blanks and my card.

All you have to do for a chance to win the candy is leave a comment on this post. If you link to the candy on your own blog that is great and much appreciated but not a requirement... I want everyone to be able to play along. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. I will ship the candy anywhere in the world so everyone is encouraged to play! :)

The candies will stay open through Sunday, September 4th and I will announce the winners on Monday, September 5th. And don't forget... the official release date for all of September's new stamps over at ATS is September 8th!


Ok, now it's time to hop on a broom and fly on over to the Sweet November Gals' blogs for more howling good cards! Today Leanne is joining Nancy and Rachel and they will all cast a spell on you!

Once again... instead of using random generator I will be printing out names and tossing them in a hat SO if you leave comments for the SN gals on their blogs, you will get an extra name in the hat for each one that you do... this will up your chances of winning the candy... fun, fun, fun! :)

Day two of our September SN previews is in the books... the spell book that is... ;)
Be sure to come back tomorrow to meet the final two special spookables!

Supply list (Joe Joe):
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper/stickers/diecut- Doodlebug
stamps- Sweet November (Joe Joe the Werewolf), CC Designs (Whacky Halloween Sayings)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox black pigment
Divine Twine
Sakura clear glaze pen
Copic markers:
joe joe- E50, E42, E43, E44, E47, E31, E35
clothes- C5, C7, C9, B66, FV2, B79, BV29

(Hilda and Luna):
cardstock- Bazill and Copic X-Press It
paper- My Mind's Eye (Mischievous)
stamps- Sweet November (Hilda and Luna), Amy R (Ghostly Greetings), Hero Arts (tree)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox black pigment
Kaiser Craft gems
Sakura clear glaze pen
Copic markers:
skin- E50, E51, YR00, R00, R20, W1, W3, W5, E04
hair- BG000, BG53, BG72
eyes- E77, E79
clothes- T5, T7, T9, YR14, YR18, E19, E81, 0, C5, C7, C9
broom- E31, E35, Y21, YR23, Y26, YR24
luna- E42, E43, E55, E35, Y35, YR14, YR18

85 comments:

Larisa said...

wow! They are so cute! Great kits!!
Thanks for the chance again!

Unknown said...

lke it!
wonderful cards!

cowboydutrem said...

Oh that broom race story is so funny!

Hlora said...

Very beautiful cards! Love this theme!

Света Архипова said...

wonderful! thanks for the chance to win.
I left a link in my blog.
http://svetaarhipova.blogspot.com/

Sveta Arhipova

Sarabeth aka Sarita said...

i just loooooove that wolf stamp!!!! where can i check out the kit to purchase? sorry i couldn't find it :)

thanks for sharing such great creations and i can't wait to see more!

have a great day!

sarabeth

golf_meg said...

These cards are gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win. from Martha

Elena said...

They are so cute!
Thanks for the chance again!

http://lluviatrasloscristales.blogspot.com/

angie ashuk said...

The Joe Joe card is my favorite!! I love the colors in it:)

Anne said...

cute as buttons, a great little story too.
Thanks for sharing
Anne x

Crafty Loops said...

Absolutely brilliant!! I wish I had a broom stick!! I wonder could I alter the kitchen brush??....Hmmmmm its looking like the most likely candidate!! Fantastic card, love these wee characters. Lee x

gobeagirl said...

Amy this really isn't fair! lol... I am not so sure that I can work enough hours to justify all the money I want spend come Tuesday! First I just love little Joe. He is just so adorable you just couldn't be scared of him if you tried. :D Now as for Hilda, well girl you had me at her eyes! heehee I swear you know how much I love to color eyes and this fast flying witch just made my day! I am not kidding I love your take on this set with the huge eyes. They are all so adorable. Have a great day. Hugs, Lisa

Rosa Forino said...

la streghetta è fantastica... buona giornata rosa.kreattiva

Germezida said...

I am delighted with your cards! They are just incredibly beautiful)

Creations by Shirl said...

Aww Amy you are so good, luv all your story telling.... and I luv your Halloween title "candies are delish". both of your cards are awesome, I really like Hilda with her blueish hair....
Have a great day my friend!
Huggies to you~

corryskaart said...

hallo amy
wat heb je toch weer twee superkaarten gemaakt en zo prachtig ingekleurd,geweldig mooi!
groetjes van corry

Cindy H. said...

Wow, these images are just so cute, I could eat them up, ha!! I love how you colored Joe Joe's fur :) The Hilda and Luna card is just so adorable.

Sugar said...

omgosh those are too cute!! I so love halloween!

Heidi Brawley said...

WOWZERS!!! Both these cards are pretty Awesome! Love them both. And the stamps are totally adorable too!
hugs, Heidi Brawley

{VICKI} said...

What a sweet treat!

connie said...

These are both so cute! Loved the post too.

Annette Allen said...

awesome...love them...
that wolf is so cute..

*Successful* said...

Beautiful cards. I very much liked the first with Joe Joe, it such darlingI love Howl-oween though in Russia it isn't marked, but this day 31 my sister was born. It would be desirable выйграть a sugar candy. Thanks for chance.

Mimi said...

heheee!! I can just imagine JoeJoe eating all the halloween candy! and Hilda and Luna is just the sweetest fun spirited pair! Gorgeous cards Amy!! ;)

Jacilynn said...

that little witch is adorable! I WANNa put her in my pocket. sweet

Lau W said...

OMG love them very much ! Oh I cross my fingeeeeers !!!
Thanks for this chance to win !
xxx

Kelly Booth said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! You Are AWESOME Miss Amy....

SannaS said...

fabulous cards!!! gorgeous coloring!!! =)
hugs, SannaS

Janine said...

awwwe!!! so stinking cute! love the stories too!
Janine Allen

Tanya said...

Oh these are way to cute! Love your stories too, they way too fun. :D

Shazza said...

what adorable images, love your cards and your spooky stories x

Stamping Cafe said...

WOW... super cuteness, Amy! I normally don't make Halloween cards, but your adorable images make me want to make some! You ROCK, girlie! Hugs!!

crafterGM said...

Those are such cute cards and some amazing kids. Just love to follow your blog. Thanks Gloria M

Doris P. said...

what an story telling imagination. I say you'd be great at writing kid books :) LOVE the cards.. the colors so bright so awesome!!
parkernana5@cox.net

Leanne said...

Hi Amy!
OMG!! These are two really cute Howl-oween cards, but just as cute are the stories behind each. You really know how to grab us by the tails and whisk us into your world. Love how you colored up Joe-Joe! Love that Halloween scene. So bright and cool! He looks scary! And Hilda and Luna are fanstastik! Love the use of all the papers and those pennants are fun! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings us! Happy Friday!
:)

Karen said...

These are so cute and they are finished to the tee. Amazing work.

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Lol! These two are gorgeous and I love the stories behind them.

k.oconnor1302 said...

I think I have to get the werewolf for sure....he is so cute!!

Maria Therese said...

Really cool cards sweetie ♥ And love how you colored the fur ♥

♥Rach♥ said...

Totally adorable Amy, LOVE the little scene with Jo Jo the papers and fence are just perfect! Great non-traditional feel with Hilda, she's so cute!

kris said...

Fun!!! i just LOVE your card with Joe Joe! you gave him a wonderful "spook"ish background and the colors just burst! Hilda is cute as ever... looks like she's ready to take some practice flights!

Unknown said...

Oh how cute! Love all the colors of course Fall is my favorite time of the year :O) Thanks for the chance! O the bad part about blogging is I want, want, want....!

Justyna Cieslinska said...

So cute!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Hugs,
Justyna

Danni said...

These are so fun! I adore Luna and Hilda!

scrappin2babygirls said...

great cards and candies.. dont you just love halloween?! Its the best! thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Betsy said...

Gosh, these are so cute! I especially love the Hilda and Luna stamp and the card you made with it! She's so cute!!!
Thanks for the chance to win! Keeping my fingers crossed!!!!!

chrilvian said...

ooooo its a shame
you can t see my twinkling eyes
i m a litte bit in love
there so amazing

chrilvian said...

oeps i watch again
ahhahah

Robin said...

LOVE Hilda!!
Robin

Rachel G said...

Wow! So very sweet! Love the colors!

Unknown said...

More cute images! I love the face on the warewolf and the little Hilda is just adorable, especially coloured with blue hair!

Thanks for another opportunity to win.

Emma

KellyW said...

Wow!!!...so much eye candy!!

Thanks for the chance to win!!

Gloria Lee said...

Love the blue hair on Hilda, Halloween is my favorite time of year.

Tanya said...

OMG, they are too cute!!

Shirley N said...

Your cards and images are just pure delight Amy! Cute, cute, CUTE!!!

Tracy said...

Really cute projects, and as always, the new Sweet November images are top of my wish list.

leilei said...

Beautiful cards as always! I lovd it. Joe joe is just so cute. Thanks for the oppurtunity!

Lei

ann marie said...

very cute card love it.

1LuvnMama said...

I'm just luvn these images Amy! Joe Joe cracks me up . . . luv that he's showing off his round belly and his piko (belly button)! :)

inbar said...

love all the kit's,but the wolf is the best :)
inbar

Sara I. said...

Wow! Love both creations but the witch is just gorgeous!!! Thank for your the chance to win some fabby kits!!!

Angie said...

I love these new stamps! And I truly think you need to write a children's book. I love reading your little stories about all your characters, and I even read them to my kids sometimes!

Patricia said...

Super cute images but Joe is super adorable =P

Trina said...

This witch is super cute, and your wolfman fur looks wonderful! Thanks for all these chances to win!

Susan said...

Too cute Amy! Thanks for the chance to win such fabulous candy!
Susan xxox

Viktoriya said...

Postcards to one another better!

Diaan said...

love them, again.

Tina said...

Love the little werewolf. Again, just love your posts. Hugs, Tina

Unknown said...

That Luna is such a sweet little owl and I love your use of twine on the HOWL-oween card! You rock!

Carisa said...

so cute - i adore that lil witch! :D

Just Me said...

Eww...hairy candy...but, he's just so darn cute!

Sarabeth aka Sarita said...

super adorable again-i just realized that these mini kits are just for the giveaway and not for sale-darn!

:) thanks for the chance to win!

xo
sarabeth

Mary said...

The witch is adorable!

RiNNE said...

Eeeek!! Joe Joe is the cutest werewolf ever!! I loooove his furry face! And Hilda looks wonderful in her stripes and blue hairdo!! Gorgeous scenes!!!

Jovita AKA Tia Goofy said...

the werewolf is so cute, great cards!

Beth aka BR-T said...

Oh these are so cute it's scary!

ChickieChirps said...

They are both so cute!!! I love them! Fabulous cards as always!

Arabella

superdidine said...

I love these cards too !

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the chance to win this great candy!

SandieD said...

Hilda is such a cutie! Great cards and awsome candy. Thanks for the chance....

Cara said...

Omg...Joe Joe the Werewolf is so cute. Who would think a werewolf could be anything but deadly. He is just too sweet for words. More amazing creations!!

Unknown said...

like this alot what a awsome candy
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Rebecca Borkowski said...

This has to be the cutest Halloween card I have ever seen. I love it so much. Thanks for sharing.

serina said...

these are so cute! i love the little witch one!

MarikaGabez said...

Both these cards are pretty Awesome! Love them both. And the stamps are totally adorable too!