Pumpkin Surprise

Hey everyone.  I finally have a new project up and just in time for Trendy Twine’s pumpkin challenge.  Actually, that challenge is what made me get off my butt and make something.  Nothing like a giveaway to stir the creative juices, huh?

Lesley’s requirements were to use a pumpkin or Jack-O-Lantern with some sort of twine on your project.  I think this cute little guy qualifies.  I used a pumpkin from SVG Attic’s Pick a Pumpkin set.

I choose the skinner, taller pumpkin for a couple of different reasons.  First, I like this face as it reminds the hubby of me when I get out of bed in the morning.  Getting old and all that, seeing as I just turned 38 this past Sunday.  Oh, my aching back!

Here is a shot of my clever use of twine.  o_O  I thought Trendy Twine’s Orange Truffle for Thanksgiving would be cute to use for the stem.  What do you think?  Like it?

The second reason I wanted the taller pumpkin was so I could stash my goodie in there.  Yep, this is a dual-purpose Halloween card.  Closed, it is an adorable card, open it’s girl’s dream come true – free chocolate.  I just took the pumpkin with all the elements and the inside treat holder piece and sized it up 150%.  That way all pieces would fit together perfectly.

I did use one of My Thoughts Exactly’s Ghostly Greetings for the sentiment but I forgot to stamp before taking pictures.  There’s that old brain not working again.  I also thought the candy bar needed some bondage.  The end flaps had to stay down to fit into the card and make tacking it to the base easier as there is no bottom.

The middle treat holder piece came from Michelle.  Her’s was coffin shaped and for our treat holder challenge at the Make the Cut forum.  In her file, the coffin and middle piece are separate.  I just took that piece and added my pumpkin.

You can get more details over at Michelle’s blog and download the file.   Go check her out, she is crafty and generous!  Michelle is also part of our awesome team for the Nutcrackers in November challenge.  For two weeks in November, there will be 11 challenges.  You guys need to go head over there and scope it out, we have some AMAZING sponsors.  Join the forum and be sure to enter as many challenges as you like.

Hope you to see you all there and happy crafting!