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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Day 1 of 31 Days of Halloween 2023: THIS IS HALLOWEEN Book by Leigh

πŸŽƒ Happy CRAFTtober Creative Friends πŸŽƒ
LeighSBDesigns faBOOlous month of SPOOKtivities is upon us!
It's time to countdown to Halloween in LeighSBDesigns style!
Welcome to Day 1 of
 

CRAFTober is the most SPOOKTACULAR time of the year and we 🧑 to countdown to Halloween in style with faBOOlous makes every year and this year is even more special coz we're celebrating our 13th year of hosting 31 Days of Halloween πŸŽƒ
 
We hope you'll join the fun as a Wicked Maker this year or you're welcome to simply enjoy the SPOOKtivities by either hopping along admiring all the faBOOlous 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop shares or just visit LeighSBDesigns Inspiration Blog daily and enjoy our CRAFTober makes πŸŽƒ
We appreciate comments on our makes and you could win a "Comment Prize" too so the more you leave us love the better your chance at winning πŸŽƒ
 
 You can also play along in our October Fall-o-Ween Challenge that starts Oct 6 with your Fall, Halloween or Fall-o-Ween mash-up makes πŸŽƒ
 Makes must be different to your Blog Hop entries if you decide to play in both πŸŽƒ
 
πŸŽƒ See the 31 Days of Halloween MAIN POST to see how you can enjoy our CRAFtober SPOOKtivities and link up your 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop makesπŸŽƒ 
 
 
Halloween, Cats and Christmas including my new This is Halloween and Poinsettia and Holly Collections are on sale through Oct 31st!
I'm still busy adding my entire catalogue so check the sale daily to see what's new!
 
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Day 1 of 31 Days of Halloween
THIS IS HALLOWEEN
SVG Cutz Book
by Leigh
   

I'm kicking off 31 Days of Halloween 2023 with my SPOOKtacular THIS IS HALLOWEEN Book featuring SVG Cutz and Decorative Digi Papers from my new THIS IS HALLOWEEN 2023 Collection!  I plan to fill the book with a selection of past 31 Days of Halloween makes as well as a few new ones from this year πŸŽƒ
 

I've got the faBOOlous front cover and book spine to show you today!
 

The main focal point of the book cover is my faBOOlous Gothic 31 SVG Cutz set.
First I printed out my orange digi paper with the "This is Halloween" pattern from the new "This is Halloween" Decorative Digi Paper pack and cut the overlay from it, the shadow layer from purple glitter paper by Scrapbook.com and the mat layer from black cardstock using my Silhouette Cameo 4 electronic cutting machine.
 

I then cut two of the THIS IS HALLOWEEN book covers from my THIS IS HALLOWEEN Make-a-Book SVG Cutz kit - with one of them as a mirror image so any imperfections are on the back.
 

To make my front book cover nice and strong I sandwiched a sheet of Crafter's Companion construction acetate between the cut cover pieces with the mirror image one used on the inside.
 
 
Next I cut the mat and layers for the book cover included in the THIS IS HALLOWEEN Make-a-Book SVG Cutz kit.  The top layer is cut from the orange "31 Days of Halloween" sheet from my 31 Days of Halloween Decorative Digi Paper pack, and the mat layers from black cardstock and Crafter's Companion linen textured purple cardstock.


I applied Spectrum Noir metallic gold pigment ink to the edges of the printed layer and the purple layer for a touch of vintage metallic bling.
 
 
I also cut out just the THIS IS HALLOWEEN letters from the same purple glitter paper and adhered them to the book cover.
 
 
I made the spine of my book from two sheets of 8.5 x 11 inch heavy weight black construction cardstock (Crafter's Companion) and constructed an accordion fold spine.
 

I covered the book spine with another print of my orange "31 Days of Halloween" paper from the 31 Days of Halloween Decorative Digi Paper pack, edged it in metallic gold and decorated it with the word HALLOWEEN die cut with Tim Holtz Alphanumeric Stretch Upper dies and Tim Holtz Bat Crazy dies.  The vintage sticker is by Recollections and I plan to write the book content details there once it's full.
 

 
I embellished the center of the layered Gothic 31 SVG Cutz element with a metal Tim Holtz Halloween Ideaology spider and adhered a green crystal to the hole to match the die cut title letters on the book cover.
 
 
My book cover says "31 Days of Halloween" and I die cut "Days of Halloween" from a green sheet of my decorative digi paper and Tim Holtz Wood Slice die set and more of Tim's bats.  I also used Spellbinders Pumpkin Accent dies to die cut the two pumpkin corner pieces and the two vine flourishes from black cardstock and applied Spectrum Noir metallic gold gilding wax to the pieces.
 
 
Shop the SVG Cutz and Decorative Digi Papers used today at my new LeighSBDesigns BOOtique or LeighSBDesigns Etsy BOOtique:
 
 
 
31 Days of Halloween - Decorative Digi Paper Pack


This is Halloween - Decorative Digi Paper Pack

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Check out LeighSBDesigns new Halloween and Christmas releases!
Scary good deals up for grabs through Oct 31 midnight pacific!
 
 
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This post contains affiliate links to Scrapbook.com where you can shop amazing products at no extra cost to you!
 
Thanks for joining us to see my Day 1 of 31 Days of Halloween 2023 make, see you tomorrow for Day 2 with a faBOOlous make by Val πŸŽƒ 
 
I hope my make has inspired you to haunt with us this month and enjoy our CRAFTober SPOOKtivities!  Come play in our 13th annual 31 Days of Halloween 2023 Blog Hop and October Fall-o-Ween Challenge (starting Oct 6)!
 
Happy Haunting!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

13th annual 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop 2023 - Main Post

πŸŽƒ Happy CRAFTtober Creative Friends πŸŽƒ
LeighSBDesigns faBOOlous month of SPOOKtivities is upon us!
It's time to countdown to Halloween in LeighSBDesigns style!
 

CRAFTober is the most SPOOKTACULAR time of the year and we 🧑 to countdown to Halloween in style with faBOOlous makes every year and this year is even more special coz we're celebrating our 13th year of hosting 31 Days of Halloween πŸŽƒ
 
πŸŽƒ Read on to see how you can enjoy our CRAFtober SPOOKtivities πŸŽƒ 
 
 
Halloween, Cats and Christmas including my new This is Halloween and Poinsettia and Holly Collections are on sale through Oct 31st!
I'm still busy adding my entire catalogue so check the sale daily to see what's new!
 
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Join us daily and enjoy faBOOlous eye candy makes by Leigh and Val for 31 days straight starting today, Oct 1st, see the next post for my Day 1 of 31 Days of Halloween make πŸŽƒ

Play in the Blog Hop as a Wicked Maker
Join in on the SPOOKtivities yourself as a Wicked Maker in our 13th annual 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop where Wicked Makers gleefully gather all month long to countdown to October 31st and be in the running for Candy Prizes πŸŽƒ   It's super easy, stress free creative fun designed to inspire and bring makers together with just a few easy to follow rules!  Play on YOUR schedule and put your love of Halloween and crafty stamina to the test as a Wicked Maker while hopping and leaving love on the faBOOlous makes linked up the same days you play!  Easy peasy!  It's super exciting to see if you can survive playing for all 31 days too and earn our "I SURVIVED" badge!
 Are you up for the challenge?  We dare you to try mwahahaha πŸ‘»
 
See the Blog Hop Info, Rules and linky party below!
 The rules have changed so please read them before you link up to ensure your entries qualify for the Candy Prizes!
 
Check out the Crypt of 31 Days of Halloween Past to get in the mood for some spooky good fun πŸŽƒ

Grab your Wicked Maker badge for your blog sidebars and blog hop posts and link it back to this post, then get ready to craft up a storm with us this year πŸŽƒ
 
  
We hope you'll join the fun as a Wicked Maker this year or you're welcome to simply enjoy the SPOOKtivities by either hopping along admiring all the faBOOlous 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop shares or visit us daily and just enjoy our CRAFTober makes πŸŽƒ
We do love getting comments and the more you leave us love the better your chance at winning a "Comment Prize" too πŸŽƒ
 
 You can also play along in our October Fall-o-Ween Challenge that starts Oct 6 with your Fall, Halloween or Fall-o-Ween mash-up makes πŸŽƒ
 Makes must be different to your Blog Hop entries if you decide to play in both!
 
 
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We're thrilled to be a Cryptkeeper again this year, click the badge to see how ghouls and monster around the world are celebrating Halloween this year!
 
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πŸŽƒ Our fun stress-free Blog Hops are open to everyone using any company products!
πŸŽƒ Cute, Creepy Cute, Scary Halloween and dark art makes welcome!
πŸŽƒ The linky party below opens for entries Oct 1st at 1am pacific!
πŸŽƒ Play as a Wicked Maker on your own schedule, no need to sign-up!
πŸŽƒ Hop and comment ONLY on the days you play! 
πŸŽƒ Can't play? then you're welcome to lurk!  Comment on the hop entries, including all LeighSBDesigns makes, and you could snag a "Comment Prize"!  Displaying the Blog Hop badge in your sidebar and link it to this post gets you bonus poinsts too!
πŸŽƒ Wicked Makers grab your special Wicked Maker Hop badge and include it in all your posts and promote the hop in your sidebars too!
πŸŽƒ Don't have a blog? no prob, public social media entries welcome!
πŸŽƒ The linky party closes Oct 31st at 5 minutes to midnight pacific!
πŸŽƒ Tallying of entries and comments will start on Nov 3rd!
πŸŽƒ Winner(s) announced once tallying is finished!
πŸŽƒ Spooktacular Candy Prizes up for grabs!
πŸŽƒ Prize(s) awarded are based on YOUR participation! 
πŸŽƒ Follow our fair common sense rules to play and qualify to win the Candy Prizes!
πŸŽƒ No Sign-up required, just join the SPOOKtivities at any time!
 
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 Please follow the Rules to play and qualify for the Candy Prizes!
  • Everyone is welcome using any stamp company products!
  • Play as a Wicked Maker on your own schedule!  No sign-up needed, you can play as a Wicked Maker as often as you want and when you want but remember if you play, even if just for one day, you must hop and comment as outlined in the rules to be fair to everyone who commented on your makes!
  • Cute, Creepy Cute, Spooky and Scary Halloween themed makes and dark art makes are welcome!
  • Put your love of Halloween and crafty stamina to the test and earn our "I SURVIVED" badge by playing for all 31 days....but as usual, that's totally up to you!
  • Blogs and public social media entries are welcome!
  • Please comment on this Main Hop Post and it would be nice if you'd comment on all LeighSBDesigns 31 Days of Halloween makes too regardless of when you playπŸ˜‰
  • Prizes awarded are based on YOUR participation so PLAY PLAY PLAY and tell your friends too!
  • Late to the party? no prob, you can play catch-up but you must hop back and comment on entries you missed!
  • Winners invited to be a LeighSBDesigns Guest Designer using your prizes!
 All Wicked Makers must do the following to play and qualify for the prizes!
  • Your Posts Titles:  To promote the hop and help with my tallying please include the day number and LeighSBDesigns 31 Days of Halloween in your blog post titles - for example: Day 1 of LeighSBDesigns 31 Days of Halloween
  • Your Inlinkz Descriptions:  To help with my tallying please put your Name, Date or Day number and your entry number (if different to the date) in the description when you add your entry to the linky - for example: Leigh Day 3 (or Oct 3) #3
  • Use your post permalinks to link up your makes!
  • Include your special Wicked Maker 31 Days of Halloween Hop 2023 badge in all your blog and social media posts and link back to this MAIN POST.    
  • Past makes re-shared in new posts with all the 2023 hop details included are welcome!  Past players please share new makes to help keep things fresh πŸŽƒ
  • Social media link-ups welcome - use hashtag #LeighSBDesigns31DaysOfHalloween2023
  • Please hop and comment on all the faBOOlous makes linked up on the same days you play to qualify for the Candy Prizes!  Easy peasy!
  • You have a minimum of 3 days to complete your commenting!  I'll be tallying on a daily basis and taking note - any later is unfair to the players who commented on your make the same day you linked up!  
  • Don't have time to play in the Blog Hop then play in our October Challenge instead, challenge starts Oct 6 at 1am pacific!
  • You're welcome to play in both the Blog Hop and October Challenge with different makes!
  • Be a follower of LeighSBDesigns Inspiration Blog and it would be faBOOlous if you'd also follow LeighSBDesigns on Instagram, Pinterest and subscribe to my YouTube channel!
  • PLEASE BE NICE, PLAY FAIR, LEAVE LOTS OF LOVE and most of all have FUN πŸŽƒ
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Check out LeighSBDesigns new Halloween and Christmas releases!
Scary good deals up for grabs through Oct 31 midnight pacific!
 
 
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Happy Haunting!
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

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