BOO-zy Box for Adult Trick or Treaters!

Hi Stampers!

I made an adult Halloween treat. A Boo-zy Box! (Sorry, not sorry for the bad pun.) I had such a fun time making this box. 

I used so much from the Magic in This Night Suite. The Designer Series paper, the black glitter paper (which I love and will stock up on), the Iridescent Pearls (photos do not do them justice), and Trick or Treat from the stamp set. I also used the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. I cut the opening with the Rectangle Stitched dies. I placed a piece of Window Sheet in the opening. If you zoom in on the picture you might be able to see that I stamped some spiders with Staz-On ink.

I think these would be great for any parent helping their child with remote/home learning. Let's face it; they will be home with their student(s) on Halloween which is a full moon this year. Bless all teachers and parents this year! LOL

I hope you have enjoyed this project. Until next time.

Happy 100th Birthday!

Hi Stampers!

Do you ever have a stamp set you just love and won't get rid of? That's how I feel about the Saleabration set Happy Birthday To You. When this set came out, I know I would want to use it for a very special September birthday.  I know someone turning 100!

I used Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Gray Granite blends to color. Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight are used for the card base, layer and circle. A layer of velum was placed on top to give it a softer, feminine effect. Leaves were cut from velum from various dies.  I hope my friend likes it. 

I hope you enjoyed this project. Until next time.

  

More Clear Envelope Treat Holders

Hi Stampers!

 I just love our clear envelopes. I mail my cards in them all the time. I figure people at the post office might like to see something pretty. I have used them many times to hold mini Hershey bars. Today I thought why not use them to hold Hershey nuggets. This is such a QUICK project.  You can whip up a bunch of them at the last minute and still have a beautiful gift.

First, place eight nuggets in a clear envelope and fold the top down and seal it. I didn't wrap my nuggets for the sake of time. If you would like to cover your nuggets, cut strips of paper at 1" x 3" and wrap the strip around the nugget and use a couple glue dots to seal them.

For the outside of the packageI used Magic in the Night Designer Series Paper. Cut it at 4 1/2" x 6". On long side score at 1 1/2". Fold the flap down over the top of your envelope. I used tear and tape to seal it. Any strong adhesive would work. I stamped Trick or Treat from Itty Bitty Greetings and hand cut a tag. The black flower is from Dressed to Impress. I used the Metallic Mesh ribbon and black bakers twine.

Teachers love chocolate so I might be making a few more of these in the near future. Thank goodness they are so easy to make.

I hope you enjoyed this project. Until next time.

Kick Up Your Heels Christmas Tag Challenge

Hi Stampers!

I belong to a group that has monthly Christmas challenges so that by the time December rolls around you already have many Christmas cards made. The August challenge was to make 10 Christmas tags.

My inspiration was little nip bottles sitting on my table. They were red and green, it reminded me think Christmas colors. Many people give wine as a gift and make hanging tags for the bottles. So, I worked at measuring the bottles and making tiny tags.

The tags are 1 1/4" x 3 1/2", scored at 1 1/4" on the long side. I used a retired 3/4" circle punch for the hole. A small circle die will make the hole as well. The shoes were stamped and cut with the Dressed to Impress bundle. The verse is from Zany Zebras. A little bit of silver thread was placed behind the shoes for a little sparkle.

I hope you have enjoyed this project. Until next time,

Who's Turning 40 Slim Line Card

Hi Stampers!

Who's Turning Forty (WTF)? My cousin is, that's who and I hope he gets a good laugh from this card!

I used all retired products on this card since my Playful Alphabet dies had not come yet since they were on back order. (Everybody wants those cute little letters.) On the inside I used the computer to write "Who's Turning Forty?  You are that's who! Happy Birthday.

I cut my card stock 7" x 8 3/4". On the 7" side, I scored it in half at 3 1/2". I cut the DSP at 3 1/4" x 8 1/2". Slim line cards are all the rage right now. They fit into a business size envelope that you could stamp to decorate or you could make a coordinating envelope with your Designer Series Paper. 

I hope you enjoyed this project. Until next time,

 

Wicked Trick or Treat

Hi Stampers!

You have seen me use our clear envelopes for treat holders before.  Today I made them Halloween themed and I used the Wicked die that is still on clearance sale.

As I have said before, I love this Magic in this Night Designer Series Paper. Purple is one of my favorite colors as well. The Metallic Mesh Ribbon is also a favorite. It is in with the Halloween section of the catalog, but it can be used for so much more. 

The toppers are made using the Celebration Label Dies. As soon as I saw these dies, I knew I HAD to have them for goodies of all types. Plus they make wonderful layers on cards too.

These little candy bars will make a nice treat for coworkers or anyone special in your life who enjoys Halloween.

I hope you enjoyed this project. Until next time,

Happy Haunting Card

Hi Stampers!

Here is a fun fold card using the verse Happy Haunting from the Celebration Tidings set and the Magic in this Night Designer Series Paper. I just love this Halloween paper. I plan on making several goodies with it.

One technique I used to age the Whisper White card stock was to crumple it and then sponge the creases with Basic Gray ink.  I know from my customers crumpling card stock is something you either enjoy or it sends chills down your spine.  Feel free not to crumple card stock 😀. Card making is supposed to be relaxing not stressful.

I hope you enjoyed this project.  Until next time,

Hallows Night Stand Up Grave

Hi Stampers!

I can't believe it is September already.  Schools are starting if they haven't already.  Kids come back Tuesday for my building. I just don't know where time has gone.  

Halloween is right around the corner. I made a Free Standing Pop Up card.  I think it looks like a grave stone, do you? It was made with the Hallows Night Magic bundle.

The base is Basic Black and Basic Gray. 

I love stamp sets that have coordinating dies. These dies cut out the bats from the Designer Series Paper. Talk about time saver!! The bats look like they have been embossed.

This type of card does fold flat to fit in an envelope. Now I just need to decide which little goblin I am going to send this to.

I hope you have enjoyed this project. Until next time.

Autumn Birthday

Hi Stampers!

Here is a card for my uncle. I used Rooted In Nature and retired Designer Series Paper and embellishments.

#iwillusemyprettypaper This is some more of my retired paper I need to use up.  I love the masculine colors of this card.  I sure hope my uncle likes it.   

 

Until next time,