Amazing Steampunk Halloween Carnival by Maureen Kuppe

Welcome to Maureen’s Black Cat Carnival

The Mechanical Ticket Machine is just to die for!

And how about a balloon made from a light bulb.

And if all that is not enough how about a Swing Carousel.  Notice how the seats have tufted cushions.

You must hop over to Maureen’s Blog “Victorian Studio” and checkout all the detailed pictures of her pieces.  She also generously walks through how she made each piece.

Halloween Carnival - Puppet Theater by Karen Mallory

Oh goodness isn’t this Halloween Puppet Theater by Karen Mallory adorable!  There is even a bench in front for the audience.

You can see more of Karen’s artwork and details about how she made her theater on her blog “Karen’s Dolls & Stuff”.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL - DETAILED PHOTOS OF ALL OF THE PIECES

Since the kickoff post for the event was sooooo large I didn’t post pictures of all of the pieces so I thought I would do a separate post with all of the detailed photos.

DIRECTORY SIGN

TICKET BOOTH

TRICK OR TREAT SMELL MY FEET GIVE ME SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT – CONCESSION STAND

PUMPKIN PETS - GUARANTEED TO BITE

BOO BASH – FEATURING THE GRUMPY PUMPKIN TRIO

STUMP AN OWL

SKULL TOSS

BAT THE RATS – KEEP ALL THE RATS YOU BAG

DODGE THE ZOMBIES

STARE DOWN A GARGOYLE

SCARY METER

HAUNTED CAROUSEL

SPINNING CAULDRONS

BLACK WIDOW WEB OF HORROR – FERRIS WHEEL

RIDE A WITCHES BROOM

CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT DETAILS

VIDEO TUTORIAL WORKING WITH COLLAGE SHEETS THAT ARE IN A PDF FORMAT

In this tutorial I demonstrate how to resize PDF formatted collage sheets, how to cut and paste individual images from the collage sheets and how to resize individual images.  PDF formatted files are a standard for Electronic Document Exchange invented by ADOBE.  If you purchase digital Collage Sheets from Alpha Stamps, the sheets are in this format.  

The best part is that I'll show you how to use software that you already have or that is free and you don't need graphics software.

I SUGGEST WATCHING THE VIDEO IN FULL SCREEN MODE TO SEE IT PROPERLY

Make sure that you have the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader as they upgrade the features on a regular basis.  The Adobe Reader software is free.  Here is the link:  http://www.downloadtastic.com/pdf-reader/

WINNER OF THE MINI APOTHECARY

Thanks to all for stopping by for the Halloween Blog Hop Giveaway hosted by “The Crafty Paper” blog.  I appreciate all of your wonderful comments.

Random.Org has spoken and the winner is:  SUE YOUNG!!

COMING IN OCTOBER

Working with Collage Sheets

I get lots of questions about working with collage sheet s and digital file set images.  Things like:

•  How to resize images on collage sheets
• How to cut a single image from a collage sheet and print it
• How to reverse an image
• Digital File Sets – do you need graphics software to work with these images
• Working with collage sheets that are in a PDF format and a JPG format

 With these questions in mind, I am creating a series of tutorials on how to work with collage sheets using the software everyone already has standard on their computer (if you are using Microsoft as your operating system – sorry Mac users I don’t know if you have the same functionality on your computers). 

I’ll be posting the first segment, which will cover working with PDF type collage sheets this week so stay tuned!

Halloween Carnival Challenge Giveaway

The Halloween Carnival Challenge artwork entries are due to me by October 15^th. On the 16^th Random.Org will select a winner for the giveaway.  I’ve already received some entries so I will start posting them for your enjoyment this week.  I’ve been adding more goodies to the giveaway pile!

Halloween Carnival Giveaway

The Halloween Carnival general artwork entries are due to me by October 30^th.

On October 31^st Random.Org will select a winner for the giveaway.  I’ll start posting the entries for your enjoyment after the Challenge Giveaway concludes on October 15^th.  I’ve also been adding more goodies to this giveaway pile!

I also have lots more Halloween ATCs, Edgar Allen Poe Themed Art and other Halloween pieces to share with you throughout October.

Fabulous Halloween Themed ATCs by Kris Dickinson

Children Themed Halloween Cards by Various Artists

ATC by Connie Koutsourlis

ATCs by Wendy Robinson

ATC by Julia Ziemann