Halloween memories

Here we are in November and a new challenge begins over at Stamps and Stencils

The new theme has been chosen by Ruth and its called

'Remember, Remember'

we would like you to be inspired by your favourite memories.

Please pop over for all the details and she our memories.

So you may think this is late for Halloween, but at this time of the year

 and a  'found relatives photo', {Tim Holtz]

 it reminded me of  my boys when they were young,

  going out with their pumpkins,

 to call at friends in the neighborhood.

This is how the page started, water colour base,

 old book snippets and  pieces of mesh.

Some texture-- using Tim Holtz stencils and modelling paste

and a little random stamping

Now to begin adding more color, this time with distress inks.

I edges the photo with Frantage Embossing powder.

Stamped out some leaves [Stampers Anonymous]

then fussy cut them.

I used Gilding wax over the stencils , a variety of distress ink shades on the leaves .

This quote is from a Dylusions set of stamps and  I am sure express's  the feelings of many of us Mum's when we think of our children.

Over at Art Journal Journey
 the theme for November is 'Inspired by Autumn Colours', so the boys are off to visit there as well.

Thank you for calling to see me today, I always appreciate the comments you leave for me.