9.28.2010

Candy Corn?

So, one sunny July day my brother-in-law pulls his hand from his jeans pocket and promptly thrusts it forward to the full extension of his arm with a simple interrogative couplet:

"Candy Corn?"

For reals. The Hubbums and I just looked at him and burst out laughing. WHO THE HECK has CANDY CORN in their jeans pocket in JULY??? And moreover, how long has it been in said pocket and why don't you wash your clothes? Just say'n. HA!

Honestly, that story comes up every year around this time as the waxy yellow and orange candy hits the shelves. The sad thing is...I actually LIKE candy corn. I know...it's shameful, really. But, alas....*sigh*.

However, it does make for some fabulous crafty inspiration! And with the brand new Halloween set from Skipping Stones Design I was able to make an ADORABLE candy corn card! HOLY CUTE! I love these stamps!


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Yup. Pure and utter Happy Halloweenie CUTENESS!!!

Of course, I can't take full credit, as it was designed based on an amazing sketch by Ashely Cannon Newell:


Yup! Un Sketcho De Fabuloso. Just say'n.

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To create the candy corn banner I stamped the candy on three different papers and then cut them out and pieced them to get this adorableness! LOVE!

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I stamped the background with the fabulous Timeless Textures set from Skipping Stones because I {heart} it BIG TIME! I also added a fun little sentiment from the new Halloween set! Love!

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I finished it off with a super wide ribbon and a clear tape overlay that just makes me smile! I hope you love it and I TOTALLY hope you come on over to Skipping Stones Design to play along with this amazing sketch! You could WIN!!!

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25 Happy Thoughts From Readers:

~amy~ said...

haha..love the story..isn't it like a dude to have candy shoved in their pockets? We girls would have them in their original packages or maybe in an upcycled container..LOL...anyways, love your card...the candy corn is delish and yes, I love them too:)

Jan said...

so cute and I like how you made the little candy corn banner :)

Deanne @ Three Trees said...

I could see my husband having candy in his pockets LOL! Love the card - so festive and fun!!!

Deanne :)

Diane said...

Your card turned out sooo cute. I love making cards Ü

Regina said...

Things being stuffed in pockets...so for sure a "guy thing"...LOL You would not believe what I have found in my menfolks pockets...scary scary sometimes. Just always hope that I find the items before the washer..hehe!! Remember one time turning whites a pink but that's another story......

Love this card and OMGOSH who doesn't love candy corn!! Jingletastic job as always my friend.

Hugs,
Regi

Tracy said...

Your candy corn banner is so cute.
I love candy corn, I like to use them like fangs LOL.

Veronica said...

I LOVE it! AND I love candy corn, but not from a jean pocket! LOL

Terry said...

Love the candy corn banner! Very cute card! Candy Corn is a favorite of mine, but I would have to pass if they came out of a guys jeans pocket! Now that is scary as to how long were they there!

Whimsical Creations said...

LOL, that is hilarious!!

What an adorable card!

Dawn (Bee and Rose) said...

Your card is so sweet! Candy corn in July...bwahahahaha! I cannot eat it! I just can't do it! I think I overdosed on it as a kid!

Laurie said...

Cute! Did I ever tell you my favorite candy corn thing? I like to mix it in a jar with roasted peanuts. YUMMO! It's our fall treat, and I already have some out on the counter!

Jamie Lane said...

This is just adorable! I love the candy corn pieces and your sentimnet!

lyndon said...

Cute card, I love how you did the banner.

MessyMissy said...

Ha!! You're writing style cracks me up. Love the card, too!! :-)

Lisa said...

Oh how adorable! And I LOVE candy corn too. Um, well, candy corn from a bag. Not sure about candy corn from a pocket. :)

Brenda Weaver said...

yep! Pure cuteness for sure! Great card Jennifer!

Barb's Boys said...

Love the variation in color on the paper piecing candy...nice work!

Susie said...

Candy corn is such a Halloween classic:-)

Marcie said...

This card is so stinkin cute & by the way I love candy corn!

Sassy Sites! said...

Super cute! I found you at the Today's Creative Blog hop! Come by and visit me at Sassy Sites! We have a giveaway going on AND a header contest. Come by and check it out. xoxo

Marni @ Sassy Sites!

Peggy said...

cute card!

Erin said...

It's so cute!! I'm in love with candy corn in my decorating this year!

And I love the story of your brother! :)

Marlene said...

I can't stand candy corn - but your card is totally CUTE!!! Laughing at your brother's story, too! HEEHEE!!

Becky said...

Your card is so dern cute!

I too love candy corn. It is very bad for me but I still manage to eat a bag every year. [halo is tilting]

Faerie Moon Creations said...

FUN card! I guess it's never too early in the season for candy corn. :) I just bought some today to include with my outgoing packages. Theresa

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