At long last I’ve gotten around to pairing my ages old Frankie stamp with this quote from Stampin’ Up!
Frankie is one of my first stamps ever purchased. He’s from D.O.T.S. – that’s what CTMH was called in the old days. The quote is from a Stampin’ Up! set called Smarty Pants – retired, I think.
I colored Frankie with Copic markers, then masked him and stamped the spider webs and spider (also D.O.T.S.). Again, my markers were all mixed up so I have no photo of them. That’s what comes of stamping on the run.
And that’s the sum total of my Halloween cards this year. I’ll be sending this to some old friends. Old stamps, old friends. Love them both.
I hope Frankie tickled your funny bone today. See you again soon!
Stamps: Old Halloween stamps from D.O.T.S. (now called CTMH), quote from SU! Smarty Pants Paper: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Flourishes Classic White, BasicGrey Eerie designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Going Gray, Copic markers for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, screw brads, spider embellishment, Spellbinders Lacey Pennants die
How cute is this! The colors are vibrant and I love, love, love those pretty papers!
Posted by: Glenda | 10/27/2011 at 01:52 AM
adorable. I cannot get over how you get a watercolor look with Copics. genius
Posted by: Joan B | 10/27/2011 at 02:18 AM
OMGoodness, he's fun! Love how you've colored him and the background is perfectly haunting!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 10/27/2011 at 03:15 AM
I think I've fallen in love with Frankie. He's very fun. I too am taken with the way you work with colour. You have a special talent and know just how to use it; whether it be flowers or Frankies. Thanks for starting my day with a big smile.
Posted by: Francie (Montreal) | 10/27/2011 at 04:55 AM
Amazing as always Leslie. I so envy you using all your oldies but goodies. I love your coloring and the masking you used to stamp your spider web. Great card.
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | 10/27/2011 at 05:28 AM
real cute BIG GRIN. love the green!!
Posted by: yogi | 10/27/2011 at 07:36 AM
Love your Frankie. DOTS was the first stamping company I used to get started in stamping. I've gotten rid of a lot of my stamps as my style has changed dramatically. However, this set would have been a keeper, too. Your coloring is so cool. Enjoy the rest of the week. Happy Halloween!
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley L. | 10/27/2011 at 07:45 AM
How fun! Love the way you colored him and the fun papers to compliment your little scene, neat sentiment too :)
Posted by: conniecrafter | 10/27/2011 at 08:02 AM
What a great "Frankie" love the whole thing. Have to tell you I miss you over at Flourishes. Hope you come back soon. Pat
Posted by: Pat Adam | 10/27/2011 at 08:04 AM
Frankie did just what you wanted him to do! Too stinkin cute Leslie!
Posted by: velta | 10/27/2011 at 09:56 AM
This is so very cute - that guy is adorable! And your coloring is, as usuall, fantastic!
Posted by: NancyK | 10/27/2011 at 10:39 AM
He did tickle my funny bone - I bet your old friends will LOVE him!
Posted by: Lynette | 10/27/2011 at 10:54 AM
Oh he's just wicked!!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 10/27/2011 at 01:40 PM
OMG Leslie.....Frankie and your "Smarty Pants" sentiment really bring back memories of our 1st days of stamping :-) I remember chuckling over both with you my dear ole friend :-) BTW..."Smarty Pants" is still available from SU. I have had on my wishlist forever.....I am thinking, I better not wait much longer...LOL!
I have to say, Frankie looks pretty smart all dressed up in Copics coloring. Love your distressed DP's, layout and screw brads too. TFS and Happy Halloween my friend....
Posted by: nancy littrell | 10/27/2011 at 03:36 PM
So Darned CUTE!!8-) Love your Spooky Frankie card Miss Leslie! Your coloring is just Fabulous as always and I am really loving your card Layout and great sentiment! The screw brads are just the perfect touch! Love this! 8-)
Big hugs
Shannon 8-)
Posted by: Shannon White | 10/27/2011 at 05:04 PM
HA!! LOVE Frankie with that sentiment!! PERFECT! :) Your coloring is absolutely stunning, Leslie!
Posted by: Michele Boyer | 10/27/2011 at 05:56 PM
Hee hee! This is fantastic! I love your coloring, wow! The whole scene is adorable and that line is fantastic! Me. Like. :)
Posted by: Danielle | 10/27/2011 at 06:03 PM
He is absolutely adorable and
Love the bright colors. The
coloring is stunning!!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | 10/28/2011 at 03:37 AM
The perfect pairing! - Frankie is so fun and that sentiment fits perfectly. Love your card.
Posted by: Ida | 10/28/2011 at 02:30 PM
This is fabulous, Leslie. I love that spider web.. perfect masking. What a wonderful card.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 10/29/2011 at 06:24 PM
LOL old friends old stamps, that is a giggle in itself. Very fun and festive indeed. Beautiful coloring Leslie!
How is the weather over there? Its is so cold here, making walks with Ranger a bit on the do we really have to side? ha ofcourse we have to he drags me outside. Its going to be a cold cold winter this year. Stay warm my friend!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 10/30/2011 at 08:19 AM
That is an adorable Frankie image, and your coloring is perfect!! I love your spiderweb background as well, and that sentiment always cracks me up!! Such a fun Halloween card, Leslie!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 11/01/2011 at 05:37 PM
How cute is this card!? I love it. I love a fun Halloween card. You did a great job with the masking too.
Posted by: Susie Lessard | 11/07/2011 at 02:56 PM