Hi Everyone! This past weekend I was on Fall Break vacation in Southern California with my Dear Hubby & stepkids :) We went to Walt Disney Land for a day. I would like to share some of my favorite photos from our trip:
Here is me & my honey in front of the HUGE Mickey Jack-O-Lantern:
Me, Meredith & Connor (& Mickey):
This is a faux pumpkin carving of Mickey on top of the Railway House:
I loved this wagon full of fall foliage & pumpkins:
My inspiration for my Lil' Franky card came from my visit to Disney :) 
I squeezed 3 challenges in this card! 1. For Sketch inspiration, I used the fun Crazy 4 Challenges Sketch Challenge 7 C4C7, 2. Pile it on! Challenge #19 - Ready For Halloween & 3. Humble Pie Stamps, Buttons & Bling challenge. When my DH saw this card, he asked me why Frankenstein was coming out of a pumpkin?! He went on to say "You're not going to put that on your blog are you?" Sometimes, I wish he wasn't so brutally honest! I said "Why YES I am!" I'd love to know if you are ready for Halloween? Be Sweet!
Here is my Lil' Franky card:
I stamped the background paper with SU Lavender Lace ink & PTI Polka Dot Basics II. I have yet to master my lil' craft sewing machine, so I hand stitch on my cards LOL.
Using a SU oval punch, I punched 5 ovals, sponged the edges with SU Only Orange ink, then layered & adhered them together with a 2 way glue pen. The Scalloped circle was a lil' plain so I punched holes around the perimeter using the Crop-A-Dile II.
Ingredients Used: Stamps: PTI Polka Dot Basics II, Hero Arts Frankenstein, Studio G "Cute As A Pumpkin" $1 stamp Paper: My Mind's Eye DP, SU Lavender Lace, Only Orange, Green Galore, Whisper White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Only Orange, Lavender Lace, Copic Markers: Lime Green G21, Yellowish Green YG06, Colorless Blender 0, Sprinkles: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle & Circle, paper punch from stash, PTI ribbon, twine & button, Making Memories brads, Martha Stewart glitter, SU Heat & Stick powder, Oval paper punch, Sizzix jack-o-lantern die, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF
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Great pix, Mona! Looks like you guys had lots of fun! Not sure what the DH was talking about, I love your Lil' Frankie! Perhaps he was being cheeky! Very cute stuff!
I'm always amazed at how productive you are! Every time I check your beautiful blog I see that I am 5-6 posts behind. Your creative juices much flow constantly! And to think you were on holiday last week and still managed to stay creative... Amazing! I love this cute card! Never been a big fan of Halloween here in Australia but I can see the fun in it and Lil' Frankie looks like a cute, fun loving little guy! Great job, Mona! Cheers!
This is such a darling lil' card! Love all the texture you've added!
SUPER cute Mona! :) I ♥ little Frankie :). Great pics from Disney too -- I would love if I lived closer to either WDW or WDL -- they always do such an incredible job of decorating!! Have a super day!
Great card. I love all the colors!
So cute and colorful...the trip also looked amazing! Great Inspiration you had for the card...looks like you made it home safe and sound....yay!
OMGosh, Mona, I love this little guy! What a darling card; so colorful and cute! This is really different in alot of ways from some of your other stuff but I love it! You have got to be one of the most talented papercrafters around, girl! Wowza!
Absolutely adorable card, Mona. I'm glad you had a great trip too. Thanks for sharing the pictures. :)
Wow your creations are amazing love each and everyone of them!!!
Great design! I love the bright colors and varied textures! The pumpkin outfit on Lil' Frankie is adorable! Everything, stitching, patterned paper and all are outstanding! TFS!
Love those photos! Thanks for sharing them! Looks like you guys had fun!
Your Lil Frankie card is so cute. I love his cute face and how you created such beautiful layers and textures! Way to go!
I love your card! All those details are fabulous! I really like the idea of punching holes in the scalloped circle! I think I'll have to lift that one! :)
I love this cute card! Your Frankie is just the cutest! What a great idea and I love your use of the stitching and ribbon!
OMGosh Mona - that card is adorable! I love how you photograph your cards too - with accessories. Do you have a prop room? :o) Love the pictures of your vacation too. The pumpkin Mickey Mouses are SOOOO cute!
Your card is adorable! There are so many different elements you've managed to creatively incorporate. Thank you for playing along in this week's HUMBLE PIE'S Buttons and Bling Challenge!!
Oh my gosh...Mona, we are going to Disney TOMORROW!!! We almost ran into each other =)
Your card is so stinkin cute =) And I am glad to know that I am not the only one that cant get the hang of that "sewing" machine...I could never get mine to work...so I gave up!!!
Have a blessed day,
Sarah
Great pictures and sweet little card! Love the ribbon and the stitching!
Looks like you had a great vacation! Disney does such a great job with holiday decorations! I love your Frankie card! It is so cute!
Looove it! What a gorgeous card. Loving this layout, the bling and your wonderful details. Just adorable. Great pics of your vacation away and it looks like you all had fun. Thanks for joining in the Humble Pie Challenge. Hugs, Maria
Lil' Frankie is just too cute! Great job with this card! Perfect for Halloween!
Ah super cute!
Love the sparkle purple!
Thanks so much for playing!
Dee - Pile It On DT
Thanks for sharing your Disneyland trip photos! Looks like you have a beautiful family and you guys had a great time!
I can't believe how cute Lil' Frankie is! You did such a swell job with this card! Verrrrry cute!
Mona, this card is so adorable! Fun and cute!
Very cute, love him!!! Thanks for sharing your great photos. Also thanks for playing along with PIO.
Trish
Adorable and I love seeing your personal photos!
Thank you so much for leaving a sweet comment!