How to Make a Wiper Card: WEEK 6 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween with Them ...

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FOR THE WIPER CARD:

• (1) Card Base: 4-1/4 x 8-1/2" Score: 1-1/2 and 3" (score lines to the right) Basic White Cardstock
• (1) Card Base: 2 x 8-1/2" Score: 1-1/2 and 3" (score lines to the left) Basic White Cardstock
• (1) DSP: 4 x 5-1/4" Them Bones DSP Graveyard Pattern
• (1) Back Side of Card Layer: 4 x 5-1/4" Basic White Cardstock
• (2) DSP: 1-1/4 x 4" Them Bones DSP Houndstooth Bat Pattern
• (1) DSP: 1-3/4 x 5-1/4" Them Bones DSP Starry Sky Stripe Pattern
• (2) DSP: 1-3/4 x 1-1/4"  Them Bones DSP Starry Sky Stripe Pattern
• (1) Mechanism: 1 x 1-7/8" Basic White Cardstock
• (1) Window Sheet: 1/2 x 2" Window Sheet
• (1) Mausoleum Door Die Cut - Basic Black Cardstock (Bag of Bones Dies)
• (1) Mausoleum Door Die Cut - Gray Granite Cardstock (Center door/ tombstone cut out) (Bag of Bones Dies)
• (5) Gate Die Cuts - Basic Black Cardstock (Bag of Bones Dies)
• (4) Ghost Die Cuts - Basic White Cardstock (Tricks & Treats Dies)
• (1) Autumn Leaves Rectangle Die Cut - Basic White Cardstock (Autumn Leaves Dies)

INSTRUCTIONS

Position your double z fold but don't glue together yet. Fold on score lines. Larger piece of z fold card base the score lines will be on the right. The smaller piece of the z fold the score lines will be on the left.

You can start gluing the DSP to card base pieces. The graveyard scene and two strips of bat pattern go on the larger z fold piece. The striped pattern pieces get glued to the smaller piece of the front of the z fold. You can also add the gate die cuts all along the bottom strip. You will have to trim a few spokes of the gate as you go along. Keep score lines clear.

For the mechanism, in a horizontal position take the bottom right corner and fold so it makes a triangle and aligns with the top of the rectangle. This little triangle you just folded will become the mechanism. You will adhere this to the front part of the z fold. There are two score lines. The first score line  rectangle section is where the adhesive goes to adhere this to the card base. Its the inner rectangle where the second score line where you want to place your mechanism. 

Line up the mechanism with the second score line (just inside of the score line), place glue on the back of the triangle you made on the mechanism and glue it so the piece runs length wise along the score line. On this longer piece, add the window sheet with a glue dot on the mechanism. Place another glue dot at the tip of the window sheet and place your ghost on it sideways.

NOTE: Whatever die cut you are using to pop up on the wiper mechanism, make sure it is under 2" so it will be hidden behind the front piece of the wiper card. If it is too wide it will show over the edges of the front z fold panel. Our ghost from Tricks & Treats fits well.

Once your mechanism, window sheet and ghost are all secure you will glue your z fold front panel to the card base at either end. 

Pull the card and watch the ghost float up into your graveyard scene with the wiper mechanism! SOOOO CUTE! 

Glue the Gray Mausoleum Door to the black one and then add to card. Be careful with adhesive placement. Keep adhesive under 2" mark so your mechanism still works. I lined the top of the mausoleum on the z-fold toward the right on the card. Add a ghost in the center of the doorway with a dimensional. 

Finish decorating card as desired. I added several more ghosts to the scene as well as some glow in the dark bats. 

You can have a blast creating so many different combinations! 

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September 2023 Paper Pumpkin Alternate Ideas

Welcome! Here is the replay of the September 2023 Paper Pumpkin Alternate Ideas!

Here is a card alternate idea using the kit

Here is an alternative with the gift bag in the kit
I added sunflower stencils with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks pack

More alternatives with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and
I also added some color to the pumpkins with Stampin' Blends

When making alternatives I like to look at the coordinating colors in the kit.
The Paper Pumpin team has the top row of colors on the instruction sheet.
I added the bottom row of colors as possible additional colors that would compliment the kit. 

You can quickly add color to the die cut pumpkins and
leaves without losing any of the artist's original design!

I hope you enjoyed today's alternate ideas! 

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DIY Halloween Character Treat Boxes: Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween...

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TREAT BOX 1 - Dracula's Grand Bat Cape!

• (2) Treat Box Die Cut - Basic Black Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies 
• (1) Basic Black Layer 1 - 4 x 6" score at 3"
• (1) Basic Black Layer 2 - 3-1/2 x 4" - score at 1/2" mitre edges
• (2) Real Red Pieces - 3 x 4"
• (1) Die Cut Vampire Head - Very Vanilla Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies
• (1) Fancy Die Cut in Basic White Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies
• (1) Fancy Die Cut in Basic Black Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies
• (2) Die Cut Bats in Basic Black Cardstock - Bag of Bones Dies
• (1) Bow Die Cut in Real Red Cardstock - Mini Pocket Envelope Dies
• (1) Bow Tails Die Cut in Real Red Cardstock - Mini Pocket Envelope Dies
• (1) Rectangle (for sentiment) Die Cut in Basic White Cardstock

INSTRUCTIONS

Assemble your treat box. I recommend Stampin' Seal+ or Tear & Tape Adhesive but multipurpose glue would also work well you just have to hold it in place til it dries.

Next, glue your real panel to the left inside of the small black card that will be adhered to front of box. Punch circles (you can also use die cuts or fussy cut, whatever you prefer)

• Largest size circle punch first at the top (2-3/8" circle size) line it up with top corner and go in about 1/3 of the way and punch
• Medium size circle next (2" circle punch) line it underneath and now your bat wing will start to become more obvious - continue to punch inward
• Smallest size circle at the bottom (1-1/2 o4 1-1/4" circle punch) finish your bat wing with the smallest half circle cut into the bottom

NOTE: When you glue two pieces of cardstock together (like the red and the black on this card) it takes a little more strength to punch so if you have dexterity issues you may want to substitute a piece of DSP or thinner paper so it isn't too thick to punch. I did not have a problem but there is more tension in the punch when it's thicker.

Take your 3-1/2" piece of Basic Black cardstock and score it at the 1/2" mark. Mitre the edges. This is going to become a glue tab that you will tuck behind the card glued to the front of the treat box.

Next, glue the other 3" Real Red piece to the 3-1/2" Basic Black piece. This is going to become the other side of Dracula's cape. Make sure you don't glue past the score line because you need that tab to adhere to treat box later.

Now, you will create your bat wing with the circle punches again but on the right side instead of the left. 

Glue tab behind edge of card with other wing. Add adhesive to the back of the card and add to the front of the treat box.

Stamp Dracula's hair and face in VersaMark ink. Sprinkle with black heat embossing powder and heat set with heat tool.

NOTE: I recommend the embossing anti-static tool that comes with the Embossing Additions Tool Kit but it's not a must. It helps keeps the powder only sticking to the ink. So, rub this powder over your cardstock prior to stamping with VersaMark and then continue heat embossing. It's a very clean, professional look.

Assemble Dracula's die cut cardstock bow. Take your Take Your Pick tool or a pen to help round and curve the bow flaps prior to gluing. Add the bow tail piece with a glue dot or two.

Draw a black line down the center of the Basic White die cut from Tricks or Treats dies. It has points at either end. This is going to become Dracula's shirt.

Add Classic Matte Dots in Black next to the drawn line so it looks like a few buttons. 

Glue Dracula's head and bow to top. Just be mindful of the pieces fitting together in a way that looks cute. 

The same die cut (this time cut in Basic Black) will be glued sideways behind Dracula to give the appearance of a collar or shoulders or body depending on what you see but the idea is the wings are his arms. 

Test folding your bat wings. If it's a little long at the top trim a tiny edge off so your wings close nicely.

You will tie the treat box shut with Real Red ribbon.

Stamp "Trick or Treat" from Tricks & Treats Bundle in Real Red ink (or any red) onto the rectangle Basic White die cut. When you close the bat wings, this greeting will get glued to the front. Add a few die cut bats in black around greeting.

Tie it shut with ribbon.

Stuff your treat box with desired treats! NOTE: This box does become front heavy because of all of the weight we added with a card on front when the box is empty. If you want it to stand on a table or display be sure to fill it with treats first.

(Insert Dracula Laugh Sounds Here) haha... A spooktacular gift for someone! 

TREAT BOX 2 - Frankenstein

• (2) Treat Box Die Cut - Granny Apple Green Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies 
• (1) Die Cut Frankenstein Head in Granny Apple Green Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies 
• (1) Die Cut Small Rectangle Tag in Granny Apple Green Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies 
• (1) Mini Pocket Envelope Die Cut - Glow in the Dark Paper or Very Vanilla Cardstock - Mini Pocket Envelopes Dies (Cut in Half)
• (8) Pecan Pie Planks - 1 x 3-1/4"
• (2) Pecan Pie Side Panel Planks - 1 x 4"
• (4) Die Cut Bats - Basic Black Cardstock - Bag of Bones Dies
• (1) Die Cut Ghost - Glow in the Dark or Basic White Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies
• (1) Fancy Die Cut for Sentiment - Granny Apple Green Cardstock - Tricks & Treats Dies
• (1) Piece of Parakeet Party Twine (About 5" and trim to desired size)
• (3) Tinsel Gems 4 Pack in Parakeet Party 

Assemble treat box. Take Sponge Dauber with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and buff color all along the edges to give the box an aged look. Set aside.

Take all of your Pecan Pie pieces in the 1 x 3-1/4" size and punch the pointed banner cut on both sides of each piece with the Banners Pick a Punch. 

Ink Timber 3D Embossing folder with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on the one side of the folder. Lay your pieces on the uninked side and fold folder. Run through Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Repeat this for the side panels as well. The side panels are a little longer and do not need punched on the edges.

Once your planks have been created you can smudge them up a little further with your sponge dauber and the black ink. It's ok to be messy and darken those edges.

Next, stamp Frankenstein's face and hair and bolts. You can either do all of this in one color or do this in two passes like I did. 

For heat embossing: 

• put a post it over each bolt and then ink the face and hair
• remove post its
• when you stamp face the bolts will not stamp since they have not been inked yet
• use black heat embossing powder on the face and hair and heat set
• clean stamp
• now put a post it on the face and ink the bolts
• remove post it
• stamp bolts
• add silver heat emboss powder to bolts and heat set with heat tool

If you do not want to heat emboss two different colors, consider opting for the black pearlized enamel effects basics for your bolts or a silver embellishment.

Replace the die over the Frankenstein face until it's lined up. Add some smudge to his face with the sponge dauber and black ink around the jaw line.

Stamp "Eek" in black ink onto the small tag. 

Add planks to front of treat bag. Criss-cross them at the bottom. Add Frankenstein's shirt (the Mini pocket envelope die cut in half and then trimmed to about 2". Add at a slight angle. 

Add another crooked plank. Then add Frankenstein's head with dimensionals. Add the final plank at the top of the treat box. 

Add side planks to either side of the treat box.

OPTIONAL: Decorate the back of the treat box with the "Trick or Treat" sentiment, ghost and planks as well.

Stamp "Trick or Treat" in VersaMark and heat set with black embossing powder. You can do the same smudge technique by inking a little black with the sponge dauber over the die lined up over the die cut. This creates a fun smoky frame effect. Nice and spooky! Glue a bat above the sentiment. 

Add your planks in criss-cross pattern again. Add ghost and sentiment to the center of the card. Decorate with bat die cuts where desired.

Tie the eek tag to one of the planks with the twine. secure tag with a dimensional. 

Finish with Tinsel gems.

Fill with treats!

I hope you enjoyed today's Free Project Sheet! 

Happy Crafting,

Melinda

August 2023 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARD IDEAS: Meaningful Flowers

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Welcome to the free project sheet for the August 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Meaningful Flowers! While the pad you see is technically a "lotus pad" (I googled it) I'm more familiar with and used these more as lily pads. Just wanted to mention that. Apparently lotus pads are bigger and have a "V" notch. 

CARD 1 - Unforgettable Friendship!

I borrowed a stamp from a past Paper Pumpkin Kit (February 2023) and the February Add-On Die does fit this frog if you have it on hand!

CARD MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Orchid Oasis Layer (cut up card base in kit): 4 x 5-1/4"
• Basic White Layer: 3-3/4 x 5"
• (2) pieces of the lily pad (technically it's a lotus pad) vellum (trim to 1-1/4 or desired size depending on where you stamp your lily-lotus-pads)
• About 20" of twine

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp three frogs on Basic White layer in a sort of triangular pattern using Memento Tuxedo Black ink (only need this ink if coloring with Stampin' Blends). Leave enough room for a lily pad to be stamped next.

Before stamping the lily pad, make a mask for your frog and place it over stamped frog image. Stamp lily pad in Memento ink as well. Repeat this with each of your three frogs.

I used the following Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers:

• Frog Belly: Crumb Cake Light
• Frog Body: Old Olive Dark
• Lily Pad: Shaded Spruce Dark
• Rings around lily pads: Lost Lagoon Combo
• Water around lily pads: Pool Party Dark

Stamp greeting in upper right corner. I chose "Your friendship is unforgettable" from the kit stamps in Orchid Oasis ink. 

Trim your vellum to desired width and length (My two pieces were 1-1/4 x 5 together) Adhere with adhesive from kit.

Wrap twine three times around the bottom. Tie a bow separately and add it with glue dot. If you are confident tying bows just do it all in one pass! I can't do that well for some reason.

For the Orchid Oasis layer, use the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder and run it through Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Glue it to card base. Place the frog layer on top.

Finish with clear dot embellishments from the kit.

NOTE: If you want to avoid masking the frog, use the die that coordinates with frog stamp if you have it. It was the add-on dies called 'Sunshine & Smiles."

If you do not have the frog, use any stamp that will add a scenic element like a butterfly or insects or something you might see on or near a lily pad. A dragon fly would be awesome too!

CARD 2 - Coordinating Colors Card! 

This card is so colorful and fun! 

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• 1/2 x 4" strips in Coordinating Colors - I used 10 in a variety of Tahitian Tide, Melon Mambo, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, Orchid Oasis, Garden Green, Pretty Peacock
• 1 Scalloped Contour Die Cut (2-1/4 x 3-3/4" size) - Yellow Layer of Card Base in Kit
• About 20" of Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon

INSTRUCTIONS

Glue 1/2" strips in a row onto card base with slight space between colors. 

Stamp flowers onto die cut. Color with Stampin' Blends. I used Granny Apple Green Dark, Orchid Oasis, Flirty Flamingo, Tahitian Tide and Daffodil Delight.

Stamp amazing greeting from kit in Melon Mambo above flowers on the same die cut. Wrap ribbon several times at bottom of die cut. Tie a bow separately and add with glue dot. Add to center of card with dimensionals.

Finish with clear dot embellishments.

CARD 3 - Rise Above Bouquet

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" (Azure Afternoon Cardstock)
• 4 x 5-1/4" Daffodil Delight Layer
• (2) 4 x 5-1/4" Basic White Layer- one inside and one for the Darling Details layer
• (1) Forget Me Not Bouquet Die Cut
• About 20" of Tahitian Tide Twine

Cut the Darling Details frames with your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. The Daffodil Delight (yellow) layer is the outer frame. Run it again in white. This one will become the inside piece.

Stamp "rise above" greeting from kit stamp set in Tahitian Tide ink at the top of the white layer.

Glue the Darling Details pieces to card base. 

Wrap the bottom of bouquet die cut with twine. Tie a bow separately and add with glue dot. Place on dimensionals and add to center of card.

Glue insert to inside of card. Finish with clear dots around bouquet.

CARD 4 - Playing on the Lily Pads

My favorite :)

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" (Lemon Lolly Cardstock)
• 4-1/8 x 5-3/8"Melon Mambo Layer
• Lily Pad Layer from Kit, trim about 1/8 from bottom if desired
• (1) Die Cut Lotus with pads from kit
• (1) Dancing Bunny Die Cut in Basic White
• (1) Turtle Die Cut in Basic White
• (1) Fussy cut small lotus from another layer in kit
• (1) Long white banner from kit
• About 15" of Natural Twine from kit 

Stamp rabbit and turtle in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Die cut.

Use Stampin' Blends to color them: 

• Turtle Face, Arms and Legs - Lost Lagoon Light
• Turtle Shell - Lost Lagoon Dark and Pretty Peacock
• Turtle Belly - Daffodil Delight Combo
• Bunny Hair - Slight outline of Smoky Slate Light and Color Lifter to soften gray look
• Bunny Jacket - Lost Lagoon Combo
• Bunny Nose & Inside Ears - Flirty Flamingo Light

Stamp greeting on banner in Pretty Peacock ink. 

Glue Melon Mambo layer to card base.

Wrap twine around top of lily pad layer three times if desired. Place banner on dimensionals over twine. Pop Lotus die cut on dimensionals. Tuck turtle behind smaller pad. Replace daisy with die cut lotus in turtle hand. Place playful bunny on the big pad using glue. Add this layer to card front.

Finish with clear dots.

I hope you enjoyed today's alternate card ideas! 

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Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Unveiling 5 Cracker Box Ideas: WEEK 4 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween Serie...

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Boo Cracker Box

• Cracker Box Base: Basic Black Cardstock (I used about a 5-1/2 x 6-1/4" which gives a little extra space just in case)
• (5) pieces of Them Bones DSP - Bat Pattern Orange Background - 5/8 x 2-3/8"
• (2) pieces of Gingham Ribbon (About 4 or 5" depending on desired length - these are knotted, no bows so account for that in measuring)
• (1) piece of Basic White Cardstock (for die cut Ghost from Tricks or Treats Dies) 1 x 1-3/4"
• (1) piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (1 xx 2")

INSTRUCTIONS

Die cut your cracker box with (full size) Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Decorate your box by gluing DSP panels to 5 of the 6 panels.

Fill with desired treat! Seal it (the last flap overlaps) with your desired adhesive. I recommend something kids can get open later!

Tie ribbon at either end. You will see the cracker box forming nicely when you tighten the ribbon. Trim off excess.

Glue "boo" die cut to ghost. Place mini dimensional on back of ghost and add to cracker box. SSSSSSOOOOOO CUTE!

BOO TO YOU Cracker Box

• Cracker Box Base: Pumpkin Pie Cardstock - 5-1/2 x 6-1/4" 
• (5) pieces of Them Bones DSP - Orange Plaid Background - 5/8 x 2-3/8"
• (2) pieces of White Twine (About 4 or 5" depending on desired length - these are knotted, no bows so account for that in measuring)
• (1) piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (for die cut Candy Corn from Tricks or Treats Dies) - 1-1/2 x 2"
• (1) piece of Basic White Cardstock (for die cut bottom part of Candy Corn from Tricks or Treats Dies) 1 x 1-1/2"
• (1) piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock (for die cut top part of Candy Corn from Tricks or Treats Dies) 1 x 1"

INSTRUCTIONS

Die cut your cracker box with (full size) Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Decorate your box by gluing DSP panels to 5 of the 6 panels.

Fill with desired treat! Seal it (the last flap overlaps) with your desired adhesive. I recommend something kids can get open later!

Tie twine at either end. You will see the cracker box forming nicely when you tighten the ribbon. Trim off excess.

Assemble your die cut candy corn.

Stamp "Boo to you" in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink in the center of the die cut candy corn. This sentiment is from the Bag of Bones stamp set.

Place mini dimensional on back of candy corn and add to cracker box.

BONE-JOUR Cracker Box

• Cracker Box Base: Basic White Cardstock - 5-1/2 x 6-1/4" 
• (2) pieces of Pebbled Path Textured Ribbon (About 4 or 5" - these are knotted, no bows so account for that in measuring)
• (4) Fussy Cut Tombstones (Gray) from Them Bones DSP Tombstone Pattern Paper - various sizes
• (1) die cut banner in Basic White Cardstock (from Cracker and Treat Box Dies) 3/4 x 2-1/2 piece to cut banner
• (1) die cut kitty cat from Them Bones DSP (Skeleton sheet) the Bag of Bones Dies will cut these out. You could also stamp the cat

INSTRUCTIONS

For this cracker box, we are going to use the Hounds-tooth pattern stencil from the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks in the new Mini Catalog. Using a blending brush and Memento Tuxedo Black ink, stencil your pattern on the cardstock prior to cutting your cracker box.

TIP: I recommend taping (with removable tape) the cardstock and the stencil to keep it from moving when you add your color

Die cut cracker box. Add tombstones slightly crooked with mini dimensionals. Stamp "Bone-Jour" from Bag of Bones stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink too. Glue the banner across the bottom of the tombstones. Add the cat next to the banner.

THANKFUL Cracker Box

• Cracker Box Base: Cajun Craze Cardstock - 5-1/2 x 6-1/4" 
• (5) pieces of Them Bones DSP - Orange Hounds-tooth pattern - 5/8 x 2-3/8"
• (2) pieces of copper ribbon (About 4 or 5" depending on desired length - these are knotted, no bows so account for that in measuring)
• (1) piece of Basic White Cardstock (for stitched banner die cut from Cracker and Treat Box Dies) 1 x 2-1/2"
• (1) piece of Basic White Cardstock (for leaf die cut from Autumn Leaves Dies) 2 x 2"

INSTRUCTIONS

Steps are same as the two prior cracker boxes with DSP strips. For stamping this banner use Cajun Craze ink with "I'm Thankful" sentiment from Autumn Leaves stamp set. Add to cracker box with mini dimensional. 

Add color to the die cut leaf with blending brush or sponge dauber in Pumpkin Pie. Tuck next to sentiment with mini dimensional as well.

AUTUMN Cracker Box

• Cracker Box Base: Basic White Cardstock - 5-1/2 x 6-1/4" 
• (2) pieces of Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon (About 4 or 5" - these are knotted, no bows so account for that in measuring)
• (5) Die Cut Leaves from Autumn Leaves Dies - various sizes and shapes
• (1) die cut piece in Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (from Tricks & Treats Dies) 2-1/2 x 4"

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the same steps to secure leaf stencil but this time use a variety of colors:

• Acorns - Pecan Pie
• Oak Leaves - Old Olive
• Maple Leaf - Pumpkin Pie
• Other Leaf - Crushed Curry
• Sprigs and Branches - Cajun Craze

Dab on saturated color with sponge daubers. 

TIP: Mini Sponge Daubers are better if you have one per color. Also, sponge daubers are better with stencils when you dab as opposed to a circular motion which can snag or rip the sponge. Dab it! My recommendation!

You will also color the variety of die cut leaves with these shades and your mini sponge daubers so you can do this at the same time. 

Stamp autumn sentiment onto the Pumpkin Pie die cut. Stamp to the left so you can decorate the right side with your leaves. Once your leafs have been added secure to cracker box with mini dimensional.

For extra sparkle add some Wink of Stella to the veins of the leaves.

I hope you enjoyed these cracker box ideas! 

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Halloween Cards to Make in 2023: Week 3 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween

Hello and welcome to WEEK 3 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween!

These projects are inspired by PAST Halloween Paper Pumpkin Kits but using current products. Today we are taking inspiration from the September 2018 Kit: Frights & Delights and the little ghost die cut! Today we are making our own ghost with the Songbird Punch! 

My goal is provide some fun alternate ideas.

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BOO CARD!

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• (1) Starry Sky Cardstock Layer 2-7/8 x 4-1/4" 
• (1) Them Bones DSP Layer (Pumpkin Pie with words pattern) 4 x 5-1/4" 
• (1) Them Bones DSP Layer saying "Boo!" 2-1/2 x 4" 
• (1) 1/2 x 3-3/4" Basic White Strip (for sentiment)
• (2) Punched Out Songbirds (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) Glow in the Dark Bats
• (2) Glow in the Dark Ghosts

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp "Let's Get into the Spirit" from Bottled Happiness Stamp Set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the white strip.

Stamp "Happy Halloween" on the inside of card in Starry Sky ink from the Bag of Bones Stamp set.

Punch out two songbirds in Basic White. Trim off head feather "bump" and trim off the tail. Give a slight curve when trimming off tail with Paper Snips scissors.

For the surprised ghost, draw two eyes and mouth with Stampin' Write Marker in Basic Black. Add arms by using the smaller punched out wing. Glue to ghost. Have the ghost hands come up to mouth.

For the happy ghost, draw the same eyes but then take the punched out beak piece (looks like a small heart) and color it black with the Stampin' Write marker. Use this as the mouth. Glue to ghost.

Assemble layers: Pumpkin Pie DSP pattern first, then Starry Sky layer, then BOO piece.

With dimensionals add the ghosts to either corner of the Boo paper. Add dimensionals and place "Let's Get Into the Spirit" under the boo layer.

Finish with glow in the dark embellishments! 

OPTIONAL: Stamp inside of card (noted above) and glue a 1/2 strip of the "eek" "boo" DSP paper to the bottom inside of card.

TRICK OR TREAT CARD

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• (1) Pebbled Path Cardstock Nested Essential Die Cut (Largest Die) 
• (1) Pumpkin Pie Cardstock Nested Essential Die Cut (Second Largest Die) 
• (1) Them Bones DSP Layer (Trick or Treat Piece) 2-7/8 x 4-1/4" 
• (1) Them Bones DSP Layer (Herringbone Bat Pattern) 2-5/8 x 4-1/4" 
• (1) 3/8 x 4-1/4" Basic Black Strip (optional)
• (2) Punched Out Songbirds (Basic White Cardstock)
  • SKELETON DIE CUT & ACCESSORIES (from Bag of Bones Dies)
  • Dancing Skeleton (full size from Them Bones DSP, black & white skeleton)
  • Top Hat (cut from black background on skeleton DSP sheet)
  • Dress Shoes  (cut from black background on skeleton DSP sheet)
  • 3 Bats  (cut from black background on skeleton DSP sheet)
  • Walking Stick and Bow Tie (Pebbled Path Cardstock)
• (1) Glow in the Dark Bat

INSTRUCTIONS

This card actually doesn't have stamping! 

Glue bat pattern DSP to right side of card front. Glue the Trick or Treat piece to the left. If you are making the coffin version you don't need the Basic Black strip. If you want to add skeleton only I recommend the Basic Black strip over the line where DSP meets.

With a Small Blending Brush add a little "smudged" look with Memento Tuxedo Black ink around the edges of outer coffin. It's okay to be messy and imperfect.

Emboss the Pumpkin Pie coffin piece with the Rope 3D Embossing Folder. Hopefully this gives a fabric vibe. Use Small Blending Brush to add very small amount of black ink just around the edges. Glue together. Add Wink of Stella around the outer edge where stitched pattern is for a shimmery finish on the coffin.

Add Wink of Stella to the shoes, cane and line in the top hat. Add skeleton to center of coffin with mini dimensionals. For fun, to make the shoes and hat look too big, add half of a mini dimensional to the shoes and hat before adding to skeleton. Decorate hat with one glow in the dark bat! Add bow tie. Isn't he dapper?!

Optional: add a touch of pumpkin pie to his eyes with the Stampin' Blend Pumpkin Pie Dark marker.

Pop coffin up on dimensionals and add on top of where the DSP meets, careful not to cover trick or treat sentiment.

NOTE: This size coffin will go over the top of the card. You will need a bigger envelope for this or use as a gift or in a gift bag or box.

Add Wink of Stella to the 3 bats you cut from leftover Skeleton DSP page. Add all 3 to card around the trick or treat saying.

I hope you enjoyed today's Halloween Cards!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

REMINDER: Them Bones Suite or Bag of Bones Bundle launches September 6, 2023. The dies went on backorder and should be back the week of September 11, 2023. These items do not appear on the product list because they are not available to customers yet.

Questions? Email me! stampingwithhart@gmail.com

Make a Slider Box Card: Week 2 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween: Perfect Tri...

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Welcome to Week 2 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween!

Today we are creating an adorable Slider Box Card! This is a card and "treat" holder in one!

I created this series because Paper Pumpkin is not doing a Halloween kit this year. I will be referencing and taking inspiration from past Paper Pumpkin kits but we will be using new, upcoming and current products from Stampin' Up! 

SLIDER BOX CARD MEASUREMENTS

For the Slider Box:

• 7-1/2 x 2-3/4" - Basic White Cardstock
• Score at 5/8" on all 4 sides

With your bone folder fold the paper on the score lines. Cut with scissors on the score lines at either end of the slider box and mitre the edge on the tab next to the cut lines.

Add adhesive to tabs. I recommend a stronger adhesive like Stampin' Seal+ or Tear and Tape Adhesive. Glue tabs to end panels to create box.

For the Wrap/ Card:

• 6-1/2 x 11-1/2" - Cajun Craze Cardstock *Use a 12 x 12 Sheet*
• Score the slider panel first (this will hold your box base):
  • 1/2" 
• Burnish score line and measure next measurement from the burnished score line
• • 11/16" (1 notch above 5/8" - you can also try 5/8" I found that to be too tight)
• Burnish score line and measure next measurement from the burnished score line
• • 1-9/16"
• Burnish score line and measure next measurement from the burnished score line
• • 11/16"

Test to make sure the box base fits into this slider by wrapping it and test sliding it. If it fits, you can move on to creating the card above the box!

Glue the slider panel in place. I recommend keeping the box base in it when you adhere it.

To create the card above the slider, measure from the box to the tip of the cardstock. It should measure about 6-1/2" If so, score at 3-1/4" to create the card above the slider box.

My box was a hair too close to the card folded so I trimmed 1/16" off of the card edge and it fit! You may have measured perfectly. If so, no worries but I wanted to include this in case (like me) your measurements weren't perfect. It's ok! Modify and keep going!

For the panel inside of the card:

• Inside panel: 3 x 6-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)

To decorate the front of the card:

• Basic Black Panel: 3 x 6-1/4"
• DSP Layer for Card: 2-15/16 x 6" (Night Scene Block from Them Bones DSP)
• (2) Regular Cut Tombstone Die Cuts (Gray Granite Cardstock)
• (1) Mausoleum Door Tomb Die Cut (Gray Granite Cardstock)
• (1) Full Waving Skeleton (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) Skeleton Bodies with no arms or legs (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) Skeleton Arms Die Cuts (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) Skeleton Legs Die Cuts (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) Die Cut Bats (Basic Black Cardstock)

To decorate the box panel:

• Basic Black Panel: 1-3/8 x 6-1/4"
• (2) DSP Box Panel: 1-1/8 x 6" (Plaid Pattern Them Bones DSP) *1 for inside box & 1 front of box
• (1) Sentiment Banner 1 x 4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• (6) Die Cut Bones - Various sizes (Basic White Cardstock)
• (2) Die Cut Bats (Basic Black Cardstock)

INSTRUCTIONS

For the box base:

The most important tip for creating the wrap is to score at the 1/2" mark, fold and then burnish with your bone folder and then measure from that score line for the next scoring measurement. You do this at every score line. Score, fold and then do the next measurement from the score line you just folded.

The 1/2" is your glue tab. The 5/8" are the sides of the box and the 1-1/2" is the width of the box. Once you've scored those lines, add adhesive to the tabs and assemble box base.

Place box base inside the slider wrap before gluing slider wrap into place. Place glue on the 1/2" flap and glue into place.

For the card: 

You should have a 6-1/2" panel left from the slider box holder. This is going to become your card. Score at 3-1/4" and burnish that score line with your bone folder as well.

Glue the Basic Black panel first and your DSP on top.

For the stamping: 

Stamp sentiment for the banner in Starry Sky ink.

Stamp skeletons and skeleton extremities in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. 

OPTIONAL: Add Basic Gray ink with a Small Blending Brush to make your tombstones look aged and a little dirty. Blend around the edges of die cuts. Tap off excess before blending ink onto tombstones. (Lay down scrap paper or protect your surface)

For the inside panel, use a blending brush with Starry Sky ink to create a misty look around the edges. Stamp "Happy Halloween" in Pumpkin Pie ink in the center and stamp a couple of flying bats in Memento Tuxedo Black ink around your greeting.

Assembling your die cuts: 

I lined up the three tombstones and placed one skeleton at each tombstone. Place largest tomb and skeleton center with dimensionals or mini dimensionals. 

The other tombstones have 1 skeleton with legs only and 1 skeleton with arms only. You create your desired looks. You can position them and add the arms and legs as you like with mini dimensionals.

Place die cut bats flying between the tombstones.

Place random bones (3) each on either side of the sentiment banner on bottom of box. Various sizes. 

Glue 2 flying die cut bats around the sentiment where desired.

OPTIONAL: Don't forget to add that DSP Plaid strip to the inside of the base of your slider box for an added pop of color and fun!

FILL WITH DESIRED TRICKS OR TREATS!

I hope you enjoyed today's Slider Box Card tutorial and ideas!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THEM BONES SUITE: The product list is below but the THEM BONES SUITE is not available to customers until September 6, 2023! If you don't want to wait, you can add these items to your starter kit now when you join Stampin' Up! Purchase your Starter Kit here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2212777

I have added the August 2023 Host Code for your shopping convenience but the Host Code changes each month. If you download this in September, reach out to me for the September 2023 Host Code.

HOST CODE RULES: Receive a FREE embellishment when you spend $50 or more (before tax) between August 1 and 30, 2023. August Host Code expires 8/30/2023. You MUST place your order in the online store with the Host Code to receive the gift the following month.

Your order will ship from Stampin' Up! Your Host Code gift will ship from me in September. If you have questions do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Happy Crafting!

Melinda