Time for a really freaky good time!
If you just came from Lisa Martz's blog, you have now reached the 13th and last stop on this month's tour! But if you started somewhere in the middle, fear not, I will provide you safe passage back to the very beginning so you can see the blogs you may have missed before. And if you have already been all the way through and want to start over, you can do that too!
This month's Controlfreak's Blog tour features the new In Colors for 2009-2010. I don't know about you, but I'm lovin' these new colors! Namely: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Soft Suede.
I was inspired by some new products in the upcoming Holiday mini and the new In Colors to combine them for a freaky kind of holiday, Halloween! 
It seemed appropriate, somehow, seeing as how my blog is the 13th stop on the tour, that I should combine a couple of our new In Colors with some of our existing colors to make a very rich, adult looking color combination for Halloween. After all, why should the kids have all the fun of Halloween?! There are plenty of older people who enjoy it just as much, who would like something a little more phosisticated than your standard happy-faced pumpkin and smiley witch!
With that in mind, genius burned in the JanTink stamp laboratory! (YILM!) I tinkered and fussed, and tinkered some more. And finally came up with my notion of some adult or older teen Halloween goodies! First the card:
Ingredients: (all SU!) Stamps - From the Crypt, Holiday Best; Paper - Night & Day Specialty DSP (Holiday MIni), Basic Grey, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango, Old Olive, Whisper White; Ink - Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango,, Crushed Curry; Other - Ticket Corner Punch, Paper Piercing tool, spogne wedges, dimensionals, Basic Black marker.
GOJUS!!! (YILM!) I made this, as well, for the SIP challenge up on Shelli Gardner's (may she live forever!) blog. Shelli (may she live forever) challenged us to make something with just Stamps, Ink, and Paper. so this is my entry!
But, like the Cute Halloween Workshop I posted the other day, I wanted a treat holder, but with an adult/teen twist. I finally came up with this idea, which someone else has probably done already, but this particular template is of my own design. I'm so stinkin' proud of it, I could bust! Lookie:
Ingredients: (all SU!) Stamps - From the Crypt; Paper - Night & Day Specialty DSP, Basic Grey, Dusty Durango, Old Olive, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry; Ink - Basic Black Craft & Classic; Other - Modern Label punch, Vintage brads, clear EP, SU! Perfect Impressions Texturz Plate, sponge wedges.
OMGosh, is this COOOOOOOLLLLL or what? (YILM!) And I am so stinkin nice that...GUESS WHAT?
Download CoffinTreatBox.pdf (294.1K)
Yup! You can download the pattern. Yes, yes, I am not only stinkin' clever, but really sweet and wonderful as well! (YILM!)
Of course, I had to fill my lil' coffin with a little somethin' somethin', didn't I? And what better than:
My own candy Nosferatu! Nosferatu is made of a Tootsie pop with three rolls of Smarties (the American kind, not the English ones!) rubber banded around his pathetic sucker stick body to give him a bit of bulk. Then he was lovingly wrapped in gauze from the drugstore which is tied in a nice knot on the side, which all the hot ghouls are wearing this year! The final touch are the two M&Ms and two candy corns stuck into the shroud for his eyes and teeth. Nosferatu rests on a bed of candy corn, M&Ms, and for that highly authentic touch, he has some nice gummy worms in there with him!
Well, it has come time for us to part, yet again. I hope I have managed to pull off the last stop of the tour, which, when I think of it, is a heck of a lot of pressure to be under! What if my projects had fallen flat?! What if the stuff I make is a distinct anticlimax to the wonders you have viewed up until this point?!?! OMGosh...the pressure is getting to me! 
Tell me I haven't failed! I neeeeeeeddddd to knooooowwwwwwww!!!!!
{smack!}{smack!} SNAP OUT OF IT JAN!!!
What the heck was up with that? For Pete's sake, I LOVE MYSELF, I don't have to beg for validation! Must have been the long day of shoe shopping (finally rewarded by scoring a sweet pair of Rocket Dog Hitch shoes for only $13.97!!!) and the distinct lack of sleep from trying to finish transcription practices and spending one night too many trying to knock down my niece's high score on Bejeweled Blitz on Facebook (which I succeeded in doing! 
) Tonight is going to be an early night! So back to the beginning with you and I will wish for you a peaceful night's rest, undisturbed by bad dreams.
Jan, you SO ROCK!!! I have been eating my first candy corn of the season - mixed with M&M's/my FAV! Then, you GIVE us the pdf - I'm speechless - and VERY happy! Way to go on the shoes too!!! signed, a fan forever
Posted by: KellyL | August 20, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Really cool card...love it! And being "template challenged" I am in complete awe of your coffin design. Thank You for sharing Jan.
Posted by: Susan Tethal | August 20, 2009 at 12:48 AM
The coffin is to "die for"! HA!
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | August 20, 2009 at 01:54 AM
Love both the card AND the coffin candy holder...the Nosferatu is great...and the gummy worms...perfect. You definitely made the last stop on the blog hop the best. (YILU!)
Congrats on getting such a good deal on your daughter's shoes. Whoo Hoo! Way to go, Jan.
Del
;o)
Posted by: Del | August 20, 2009 at 02:48 AM
TOOOOO cute, love the coffin and THANK YOU so much for the template....you rock!
Great card too and I love Nosferatu..lol, you are SO funny!
Posted by: Linda Gilliam | August 20, 2009 at 02:57 AM
You are a genious! The coffin is too neat! Thanks so much for the template - you are a sweetheart!
Posted by: Susan | August 20, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Thanks for the template! I read your blog regularly and don't comment as often as I should, but I'd feel bad about taking advantage of your genius without proper recognition. Thanks for still taking the time to entertain and inpsire!
Posted by: Kay | August 20, 2009 at 07:39 AM
Freaks Rule!! I love these projects, you did an AWESOME job, my favorite is the coffin!!! I love being part of this group :-)
Barb
Posted by: Barb Mullikin | August 20, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Your card & Nosferatu are awesome! Love the candy corn teeth & gummy worms - nice touches :)
Posted by: Chelle | August 20, 2009 at 08:08 AM
WOW...these are just AMAZING!!! I love your coffin!
Posted by: Mary Brown aka stampercamper | August 20, 2009 at 08:15 AM
I have 2 words for you Jan....Sick & Twisted, lol!!!
Posted by: tracy harp | August 20, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Super project! I love your work and still don't understand how you didn't win the award. It is a true tragedy! By the way, my high score on Bejewelled is 132,500. Hah! (YILM).
A Twisted Sista!
Posted by: Tiger | August 20, 2009 at 08:48 AM
GIRL... I LOVE IT!! Knockin my socks as always!! :) Now I have to go and print that coffin see what you did! ROFL.. (((HUGS)))
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | August 20, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Hi, Jan
That coffin looks incredible! Thanks for sharing the pattern!!!
The little handles done with the Modern Tag punch was a very clever idea!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | August 20, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Jan- I just love your blog and your sense of humor. I always have a smile on my face when reading your blog and seeing those hilarious smiley's! Your work is so inspiring. The card is awesome, but that coffin is just over the top! Look at the candy corn teeth! LOL! I'm going to print out the tutorial, because I know my 7 & 5 year-old sons would get the biggest kick out of it! Thanks for sharing and for putting me in the "Fall" mood:)My favorite time of year! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Julie A. | August 20, 2009 at 09:27 AM
once again your projects are wonderful and your humor is priceless.
thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and humor with us!!!
xox ~ carol.
Posted by: carol marbach (udi) | August 20, 2009 at 09:33 AM
You rock, girlfriend! AWESOME, over the top projects! I LOVE Halloween and you convinced me to buy ANOTHER Halloween set, From the Crypt! Was so good to meet you in person at Convention this year!
Posted by: Connie | August 20, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Jan, your card is gorgeous! I am trying to tell myself I don't need anymore Halloween sets, but I may have to give in and get this one. That coffin steals the show though! I'm going to have to make one those sometime soon.
Posted by: Jenn D | August 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Jan- no need to beg for vindication.. we give it willingly!
too fun! love the coffin!
Liz
Posted by: Elizabeth Ecsy | August 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Great projects...thanks for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Sherry | August 20, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Don't you just love that new Crom the Crypt set? These projects are fabulous. I'm gonna take a stab at that box.
Posted by: Pockets of Inspiration | August 20, 2009 at 10:54 AM
That coffin knocks my socks off! Brilliant. Mary
Posted by: Mary Fish | August 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM
You are too funny, Jan, and your projects are truly to "die" for, lol.
thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Carolyn Sharkas | August 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Jan - to hear is to obey - you have NOT failed! OMG! Fabulous projects, as always. That does it...I'm getting that darn crypt set...I've loved it since I first set eyes on it, & you have convinced me :-)
Thank you so much for including the coffin pattern. I'm always struggling for 3D ideas & this is just fantastic (YILYA - yes, I love you also)!
Posted by: Nan Goerlitz | August 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Love the coffin! Thanks so much for posting the pdf! I'll definitely be casing these for my hubby's officemates.
Posted by: Karen Christensen | August 20, 2009 at 12:27 PM
What fun! Looking forward to seeing what comes out of Jan's Labratory next! Perfect ending to a fantastic tour! Thanks for always brightening my day!
Posted by: Judy Elting | August 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Wow! All I can say is WOW!
And...thanks for the great ideas and inspiration. I really love visiting your blog. Thanks for posting the pattern for the coffin--it is brilliant. As someone else cleverly put it, YILU!
Posted by: Mary Caronna | August 20, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Great. Just great. I was GOING to enter Shelli's contest, but now that you have entered it, there is just no point. There is no way I can hold a candle to JanTink! Your card is awesome (love the paper ribbon treatment!) and the coffin is to DIE for...haha:)
Posted by: Desirée Spenst | August 20, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Jan.. you make me smile everytime I read one of your posts..
Thank you for your inspiration!! (and the templates):)
Posted by: Megan | August 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
I love Halloween and I love your work so what an awesome combo to see today! Thanks so much for sharing your brilliance with us. :)
Posted by: Terri | August 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
That coffin rocks!!! I am making it for my 3 grandkids (credit to Jan Tink, design goddess). TFS your bea-u-ti-ful card too.
Posted by: Stephanie P. | August 20, 2009 at 01:10 PM
"Ooooowh!" These are just too cute for summer to be over. (?) Welcome the holiday season, I guess. I'm gettin' in the mood for CANDY, and costumes, and all those fun treat containers. I have already saved a copy of the coffin. Thank you, Jan! lorijane
Posted by: lorijane | August 20, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Jan you are such a hoot!! Thanks for sharing all of your projects and the pattern for the coffin box. You rock!
Posted by: Barbara Welch | August 20, 2009 at 01:16 PM
SHUT UP! Halloween is my favorite holiday to make treats for and this will be perfect! Thank you for sharing your PDF! I know I'll make something cute with it (now if I wind up getting the time to post it to my blog which has been badly neglected, that will be another story). If I do though, I'll be sure to tell you about it so you can see my creation.
Thank you!
Linda
Posted by: Linda | August 20, 2009 at 01:51 PM
YILY! (yes I love you)
Posted by: Inky Fingers, Paper Cuts, and a Glitter Mustache | August 20, 2009 at 02:20 PM
You are truly stinkin' clever. Thanks awfully for the template. They definitely saved the best for last.
Posted by: Lynda | August 20, 2009 at 02:35 PM
You are TOO, TOO Funny! Wish you lived near me..we could be friends...scary thought!! Loved the coffin! Thanks for sharing your design with the stamping world. So very generous! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!!!
Posted by: Claudette Filiputti | August 20, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I'm lovin' that coffin, Jan! too cute!!!
Posted by: Julie | August 20, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Wow! This is by far the cutest most ghoulish Halloween treat box I've ever seen! And since my birthday is Oct 31st (true story),I've seen lots of Halloween things in my day(we won't discuss the big birthday I'm facing this Halloween).I think this little coffin is Artisan Award worthy for sure!And I think you are wonderful. I always look forward to email updates from your blog! Please keep creating and sharing your considerable talents. I really appreciate it and you inspire me to be a better stamper!
Inky hugs,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Swofford | August 20, 2009 at 05:18 PM
What great ideas! You never fail to inspire AND entertain us - just love visiting your blog!
Elaine Moore
mtn.moven.faith@cocmast.net
Posted by: Elaine Moore | August 20, 2009 at 08:19 PM
YOU ARE THE QUEEN,JAN!!!
Thanks so much for the template
Posted by: Beth | August 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Fabulous projects Jan. You never fail to make me laugh out loud.
Posted by: Anita | August 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM
I love reading your posts daily! The posts are so fun, I always leave feeling in a lighter mood! Awesome projects!!! You rock!!! TFS
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | August 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
You are a genius! That coffin treat box is a TREAT! Thank you sooooooo much for sharing.
Posted by: Sue McNeill | August 20, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Yes, we love yourself as well! Thanks for sharing the template; in addition to being monsterously talented, you are also sweet. Thanks again! Mary Jo
Posted by: mary jo | August 21, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Jan these are fabulous! The coffin is soooo cute! It cracked me up seeing what's inside! So cute!
Posted by: Shona Watson | August 21, 2009 at 01:39 AM
wow! you ROCK!!
You know you are 'da BOMB" and this is so stinkin great! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. I am going to make that coffin for DH to have on his desk!! Just awesome Jan!
Posted by: Lee | August 21, 2009 at 02:02 AM
Love the coffin!!! I'm just 'dying' to make one!!! Thanks for another great posting and some laughs along with it!!!
Posted by: lisa808 | August 21, 2009 at 04:07 AM
Jan this is DA BOMB!!!! You slammed this one OUT-OF-THE-PARK! And the crowd GOES WILD {crazy applause and cheering}!!!
Really, this is the grand finale of fireworks everyone waits for on the 4th of July!! Next year's Artisan Winner for sure!!!
Posted by: colleen kramer | August 21, 2009 at 06:50 AM
The best for last! I'm giving you all the validation you so deserve. You are my favorite, my dear!
Posted by: Sarah Schueler | August 21, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Jan - The whole YILM is so-o-o-o-o appropriate since We All Love You Too!! As always, completely over-the-top, exceptionally, stupendously, FAB-YOU-lous projects!! Thank you so much for sharing the coffin pattern. I've been racking my poor little pea brain trying to think of a 3-D project for Halloween. Everyone loved the witch's shoes last year, but I didn't want to do the same thing again. Love, Love, Love You, Too! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Lorree Bosworth | August 21, 2009 at 09:58 AM
You rock!! thanks for sharing your genius.
Posted by: Ann | August 21, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Wow, great deal on the shoes...I am just amazed that you were able to find something to satisfy both the school requirements AND your daughter's discerning tastes (I know how kids can be, boys are bad enough, cannot imagine dealing with shopping for girls) and at such a great price, too? Awesome! that leaves more money for stamps, right?
Love the "adult" card...you are a shoe in for Shelli's blog contest! Jan Hoyt http://www.inkerzaway.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | August 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Jan...Love your Spooky Projects! Thank you for sharing the template for the coffin...
Marisol Gutierrez
A Touch of Sol
http://atouchofsol.blogspot.com
Posted by: Marisol Gutierrez | August 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM
OMG this is "Fangtastic"!!
Thanks for the wonderful eye candy with that fab card and coffin not to mention that you shared the template too. Frightenly FUN!
Posted by: Ida | August 21, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Great card and coffin!!! Really am loving the coffin ALOT! Thanks for including directions for it!
Posted by: Julia Miller | August 21, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Oh My Gosh! The card is fabulous and the coffin treat box is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing...Mary Davidson, Palm Coast, FL
Posted by: Mary Davidson | August 21, 2009 at 10:45 PM
As usual your creative genius leaves me breathless and laughing! Kim Innis, kkinnis@fuse.net, http://kimskreativeinkings.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kim Innis | August 21, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Good Gravy, Janine! You've outdone yourself again! That coffin is just so cool. And I like the way you used the Modern Label Punch. I see lots of projects with handles in the future!
Posted by: Trina Caraway | August 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Jan,
Hey I just spent a few hours on your blog site and loved your stuff.
I met you at Convention,and was Dawn Griffith's roomie.
We have a couple things in common....cards, Stampin Up, and CHOCOLATE! Take care!
Carlene aka Pinkscrapper99.blogapot.com
Posted by: The PinkScrapper99 | August 22, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Once again you slay me with your wicked humor..Hey!!There's nothing wrong with being proud of yourself. Just don't let your head get too swollen that you can't walk through a doorway. OK!!Do it!!!!!YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO WORTH IT!!!!!!You are a genius!!!Love your blog!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Crystal from Hawaii | August 23, 2009 at 01:22 AM
So very creative, Jan! Of course, I expected nothing less! it was such an honor to meet you at convention and to be on the tour with you again this month! Blessings, Gretchen -- www.gretchenbarron.typepad.com
Posted by: Gretchen Barron | August 23, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Love the card. The stamp set is so cool for teenagers.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carmen | August 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Cool coffin! Like the card too! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Shari Nelson | August 24, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Guess I just HAVE to comment AGAIN!! (You musta DELETED my last comment!! Sheesh!) MUST make me a little Nosferatu cousin or something . . . he is just spook-a-licous, girl!! You ARE da Queen (but don't let it go to your head, okay?? :P
Posted by: Wendy W. | August 25, 2009 at 06:32 AM
I forwarded your blog entry to my friend who is a Girl Guide leader. She wanted me to pass on a big THANK YOU to you. She is going to be making about 50 of these little coffins for a Halloween event she is planning. Halloween is one of her favorite times of the year even though her girls are in high school now. So thank you from a Girl Guide leader in Saskatchewan, Canada!
Posted by: Charlene H. | August 25, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Oh my goodness...I love you!!!
So thankful for that template...now I have something to do today (lol)...but seriously, I am very grateful. I love that box!!!
Posted by: Laura Pinto-Nguyen | September 01, 2009 at 08:13 AM
That coffin is just gross! Very cute too :~)
Thanks for sharing the pattern too!
Posted by: Elaine Wright | September 11, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Jan Congrats on the win and thanks for the gojus compliment I knew it could only be you!
Posted by: Virginia Killmore | September 16, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Jan:
Congrats on your winning entry for the So Shelli (may she live forever!) Creative Challenge.
Posted by: Colleen | September 16, 2009 at 07:52 PM
I love these projects and want to congratulate you on winning Shelli's (may she live forever) Challenge this month!
Posted by: Karen Seitz | September 17, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Lovin that coffin Jan. Congrats on your SoShelli challenge win and a great blog all round!
Posted by: Claire Daly | September 17, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Jan you are too, too funny!!! Love the Halloween card and the goodies to go with it!! Congrats on winning Shell's challenge this month!
Posted by: Ann Fitton | September 17, 2009 at 08:25 PM
Congrats to you! Awesome Trick or Treat card. Really very cool. Thanks for commenting on my card too. Yeah!
Posted by: Patricia | September 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Jan,
Congrats on winning the SIP contest with your WONDERFUL entries. I sooo enjoy your blog, sense of humor and "rational" approach to SU. What a welcome viewpoint you provide.
thank you for all the "entertainment" and creativity you offer.
Jackie Susnik
Posted by: Jackie Susnik | September 18, 2009 at 06:08 AM
Dear Jan, I used to get your "Stamps Paper Scissors" but they have stopped coming!!! I would like to continue I miss your letters. How do I get back on the list? Pam
Posted by: pam tomkinson | October 30, 2009 at 09:29 AM