Halloween Candy House

Have you ever seen those little plastic houses at Michaels?  They are in the front of the store, with the different colored M & M's.  I decided to decorate one of Halloween. 

I made a pattern so I could wrap the cardstock around the house.  The roof is embossed with the Bubbles Cuttlebug Embossing folder.  The windows are made using the Papertrey Ink Stamp Set, Home Made.  I cut a little rectangle out of cardstock for the door.  The fence is the Martha Stewart Fence punch.  Then, I added a few Recollections embellishments and some paper punch pumpkins and it was done.  It would have been finished quicker, but I was watching a scary movie at the same time!

Here are a couple of different view of my little haunted house.

The best part, it's filled with candy corn!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink- Home Made

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  Bazzill, Recollections, Bo Bunny, K & Company

Misc:  Plastic House, Cuttlebug Bubbles Embossing Folder, Recollections embellishments, pop up dots, paper punches, Martha Stewart fence punch, half orange pearl, candy corn, Scor-Tape

It's actually nice and cool today in Central Florida, down to 70 degrees, whoo hoo!  I have all of my windows open, I'm wearing long pants for the first time in 9 months, and I've finished two projects on my craft table!    Now, it's time to do some cleaning, then back to crafty time!

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Halloween Test Tube Treats

Here are some test tube treat holders that I have been working on.  I was recently promoted to trainer at my full time job, so my schedule has been all messed up.  I'm hoping that it will start to calm down now, and I can get back to my regular schedule and be able to get back to my regular crafty schedule!  I'm definitely going through withdrawal!

I made five of these treat holders, unfortunately, one did photograph well and somebody (we won't mention any names, Tedy) kept sitting in the picture, so I didn't get a good shot of the fifth one.

I used the template here for the instructions.  The test tubes are from Martha Stewart.  I decorated them with a variety of papers, some paper punches, and the Quickutz Cauldron.  I added some orange Stickles o the top of the cauldrons, but I had to do this twice, as somebody (Tedy) sat on them and I had to scrape orange glitter off her butt!  At least she is festive for fall season!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Savvy Stamps:  Have A Spooky Halloween

Paper:  Martha Stewart, Debbie Mumm, Bo Bunny, Recollections, Reminisce

Ink:  Memento, Versafine

Misc:  Test tubes, candy, bat paper punch, skull paper punch, button, skittles, Cricut Plantin School Book (star) Cricut Cartridge, DMC floss, Stickles, pop up dots, ribbon

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Bugs & Hisses!

I had these spider tea light holders packed in my Halloween decorations.  I decided to transform into some fun candy holders

I wrapped a strip of black cardstock around where the tea light is supposed to go, forming a tube.  The tube was stuffed with some green paper shred.  I filled a pretzel bag, half way, with some candy corn, and inserted it in the tube.  After I tied a bow around the top of the candy bag (and trimmed off the excess), I made a tag using the Bugs and Hisses stamp from Stampendous.  The little witches hat is from a  Quickutz die.

The spider's face/head was made using Nestabilities, and paper punches.



Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampendous-Bugs and Hisses

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  Recollections, DCWV, Papertrey Ink

Misc:  Nestabilities, Witch Hat Quickutz, paper shred, pretzel bag, spider tea light holder, paper punches, pop up dots, white gel pen

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Rockin' Birthday Gift Card Holder

My sister asked me to make a guitar shaped gift card holder for my nephew, Joe, who is celebrating his 17th birthday on Saturday.  When did that boy get so old?!  

So, for inspiration, I've been listening to Def Leppard, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Van Halen and all of the Monsters of Rock!  I'm not sure my neighbors have appreciated my loud singing, but in order to fully appreciated Arena Rock, you have to let it rip!

Onto the details of my project....I used the Cricut Rock Princess Cartridge to make the guitar.  It's cut at 8 1/2 inches.  I cut several layers and sandwiched them with foam tape.  I kind of messed it up a little bit and I ran out of the metallic paper, so I fudged it a little.  I'm not sure Joe will be able to tell, so it's all good.  I cut two guitar pieces  for the back and adhered them together.  The neck of the guitar is a little flimsy and this helped make it a little more durable.  A simple pocket was made using my trusty Scor-pal and adhered with some Scor-tape.  The sentiment is computer generated.

(Hold on, I'm doing my guitar solo to Panama by Van Halen....)

The front and the back are attached using a tiny brad, so the guitar front sort of swings to the side to reveal the gift card inside.  I added a little bling to totally trick my guitar out.

It's kind of hard to photograph that shiny metallic paper without getting a glare, so I took several pictures.  It looks much better in person, I'm quite pleased with the way it came out, I almost want to keep it for myself and tell Laura that I didn't have time to make it!

Supplies:

Paper:  DCWV, Colorbok, Recollections, Wasua

Cricut Cartridge:  Rock Princess

Misc:  Foam tape, Nestabilities, black rhinestone bling, silver bling, Scor-pal, Scor-tape

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No Tricks, Just Some Halloween Treats!

Today is my first day off since last Monday, ironically since my last post!  Last night, I told Oscar and Tedy that we didn't have to set the alarm, as we could sleep in.  Well, at 8:00 AM, there were little furry paws tapping me on the face!  Oh, well, at least I don't have to go anywhere today!

This is card was inspired by Becca at Amazing  Paper Grace.  She does such beautiful work.  I made a few changes, primarily using a different stamp set.  It's not as magnificent as hers, but I think it came out alright.  As a bonus, I got to use up some scraps of paper that I've had forever!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Justrite-Favorite Occasions Set

Paper:  Bazzill, K & Company, Heidi Grace Designs, Wasau

Misc:  Nestabilities, black rhinestone bling, Diamond Glaze, Copics, ribbon, pop up dots

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Would you like some candy?

 

This is one of my favorite Kraftin Kimmie stamps, Pick Your Poison.  I thought it would go perfect with this empty Crown bottle.  I dusted off my watercolor pencils and blender pen and colored her dress and hair.  I used Copics to color her flesh, as I like the way it looks better than with the pencils.  It has been a long time since I used the pencils, and I'm a little rusty, but I think she came out ok. 

The fence is from an old Sizzix die , the pumpkin, bat and moon are all from paper punches.  I sponged a little ink on the edges of the pumpkin and moon to give it a little dimension.  It took a little while to put all the candy corn in it, as the opening of the bottle is kind of small, so  I could only put one or two pieces in at a time.  I used some sticky strip to attach the base onto the bottle, but then used some foam tape to attach the moon, pumpkin, and my "Poisoner"!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Kraftin' Kimmie-Pick Your Poison

Ink:  Martha Stewart, Versa, Memento

Paper:  Martha Stewart, Recollections, Wasau, Bo Bunny, Bazzill

Misc:  Empty Crown Royal Bottle, candy corn, paper shred, foam tape, paper punches, Sizzix Fence die, baker's twine, ribbon, Copics, Dove Blender pen, Prismacolor Watercolor pencils, white gel pen

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A Few More Luggage Tags

When I bought the little suitcase  for my Dad's birthday present, I picked up a couple of smaller ones, too.  This one is for my Mom, it has an assortment of some of my handmade cards in it.

This won is for my stepfather.  He loves mini doughnuts and honey buns, so I think I will put a variety of both in his.

Supplies:

Paper:  Bo Bunny, Recollections, Cosmo Cricket, Core-indations, Debbie Mumm

Ink:  Tim Holtz-Tea Dye

Misc:  Making Memories Metal Frame, K & Company Metal Key, Quickutz Train Die, Sticko Alphabet, Martha Stewart Punches, pop up dots, Nestabilities, half pearls, Shimmer Spritz, brads

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Fall Toilet Paper!

Like the donuts, I think I may be taking the toilet paper thing too far!  In my defense, I love pumpkins and scarecrows go perfectly with pumpkins, so I HAD to make a scarecrow.

It was pretty easy to make.  I just use some unbleached muslin for the base.  Then, I hot glued some raffia for the hair.  The hat is made with some designer paper that I had bought last year.  It is only single sided, so I used two pieces back to back.  It took a few practice runs before I perfected it.  The edges of the hat are inked with some Tim Holtz Tea Dyed  Distress Ink.  To make his face, I used two buttons and some paper punches.  I very CAREFULLY used a Sharpie Pen to make his mouth.

This little embellishment on his hat was made using the Button Boutique Papertrey Ink Die.  A paper punched pumpkin and a Quickutz bird completed the patch.

Supplies:

Paper:  Debbie Mumm, Cosmo Cricket, Bazzill, Recollections, We R Memory Keepers

Ink:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye

Misc:  Toilet paper, fabric, crimping tool, buttons, black Sharpie pen, ribbon, raffia, Quickutz Bird die, paper punches, pop up dots, half pearl, Papertrey Ink Button Boutique die

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Mint To Teach!

I had a few extra Altoid tins in my stash and decided to make some teacher appreciation gifts.  The sentiment is computer generated.  They are really simple to make, just a little ribbon, brad, and Nestabilities, and they are done.  I wish I could remember the name of the designer paper, but I only had a scrap of it left!  It's definitely only of my favorite papers.



Inside View

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BBTB2 Challenge-3D TBB&M

This is my entry for the Bitten By The Bug 2 Challenge, a 3-D box from the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge. 

I made the little spider from a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup and some paper punches.  Using clear acetate, I cut the triangle box from the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cartridge.  I added a some green paper shred and made a little "nest" with candy corn and pumpkins for the spider.  The top is held closed with a bow.    I used the Justrite set, "Witch Way To The Treats" set to make the medallion for the center of the bow.  It's kind of hard to see in the picture, but I added a little orange rhinestone on the spider.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Justrite-Witch Way To The Treats

Paper:  K & Company, Recollections, Bazzill

Ink:  Versafine, CTMH

Misc:  Green paper shred, paper punches, pop up dots, white gel pen, candy, Nestabilities, orange rhinestone, ribbon, Scor-Tape,  Cricut

After I finished taking pictures of this, I turned around and this is what I found laying on my bed.  I couldn't resist taking their picture.  They are so tired, probably because they spent the night (while I was trying to sleep) running around my bedroom with out touching the floor!

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Pop! Pop! Fizz! Fizz!...

Good Morning!  Here is a great way let you know how much you appreciate your favorite teacher.  I printed the sentiment out on the computer.  Using the Cricut Preserves Cartridge, I cut the center of the apple out on clear acetate.  This way, I could put the clear part over my sentiment (so it's centered), traced it, and then cut it out.  It was pretty simple, except, I can't find the overlay for the Preserves Cartridge!   Dang it!  I looked in everywhere for it!  So, I had to keep referring back to the handbook to see what buttons to push.  This made it took a lot longer.   I cut each layer (except the sentiment) twice and sandwiched the layers with foam tape to give it a little extra dimension. Using my Crop-A-Dile, I punched holes on either side of the apple stem to insert the ribbon.  This holds the tag onto the bottle, and the awesome teacher can easily remove the tag ( without ripping the paper) and enjoy the refreshing beverage.

Supplies:

Paper:  Recollections, Bazzill

Misc:  Cricut Preserves Cartridge, ribbon, bottled soft drink/sparkling water, pop up dots, computer generated sentiment.

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Halloween Candy Bar Wrappers



**Please note the link has been updated to Skip To My Lou's Blog**

I found the idea to make these candy bar wrappers in magazine while I was waiting to have a prescription filled.  For the last two weeks, I've been having a lot of dental work done including some oral surgery that I had on Monday.  I still can't eat solid food (so making these candy bars was complete torture!) and my face is swollen and bruised, but I'm on my way to having a beautiful smile!

You can the find template to make the wrappers here.  I used the template, but I made a few changes.  To make the faces, I used some paper punches and the Cricut Cartridge Paper Doll Dress Up.  The candy bar is attached with some snail adhesive, but I had to tied a ribbon around to hold the sides down.  I added a simple stamped tag and I was done.  These are easy enough for the kids to make.

Inside view.



Supplies:

Stamps:  Studio G-Series 12 and Series 20

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  K & Company, Bazzill, Colorbok, Recollections

Misc:  Hershey Bars, Nestabilities, paper punches, pop up dots, sharpie pen, Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge

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Luggage Tag

Tomorrow is my Dad's birthday, and I'm always looking for fun and new ways to package his gifts.  I found these little suitcases at a candy store near the movie theatre.  So, of course, I bought some and thought I could "trick" them up!  For Dad, I made a kind of vintage looking luggage tag.

It was pretty simple to make.  The tag is cut using the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge.   Using some pop up dots, I adhered some fun vintage looking embellishments.

Close up of luggage tag, click on picture for a larger view.

Supplies:

Ink:  Tim Holtz Tea Dye

Paper:  Recollections, Bazzill, Studio 112, Gartner Studios

Misc:  Cricut, Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cartridge, K & Company Metal Art Keys, Sticko Nostalgiques Alphabet Stickers, baker's twine, brads, slot punch, pop up dots

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American Flag Card

I'm groaning very loudly while I write this post!  I just got home from working a seven day (in a row) stretch at work.  Some of the days were 12 hours long, on my feet!  I'm exhausted.  I, at least, have tomorrow off, but...I have a dentist appointment!  What a way to spend my day off, yuck! 

I finished this card yesterday, but didn't have time to post it before I left for work.  It's a combination Labor Day Card and a 9/11 Commemorative Card. I cased it from this card I found blog surfing one night. 

Instead of using an edge puncher, I used my Die-Namics Scallop Ribbon Border and cut one of the scallop edges off.  Machine stitching was added on to the border strips before they were adhered  to the card base.  After I adhered the strips on, I machine stitched all around the the card base. 

I cut a square of blue cardstock and machine stitched around the edges.  Paper punched stars were added with matching ivory buttons glued to the centers.

I puffed up the scallop border a little, just to give it a little extra dimension.

Supplies:

Paper:  October Afternoon, Bazzill, Recollections

Ink:  Tim Holtz Antique Linen

Misc:  Star paper punch, sewing machine, Die-Namics Scallop Ribbon, pop up dots

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My First Tilda Card

This is my first attempt using a Tilda stamp.  I found this great card and decided to case it.  I messed up coloring the hair bun and earrings, so I just decided to color/cover it up.  I added a little Diamond Glaze to her sash, flower broach, and shoes for added dimension.

Supplies:

Stamp:  Magnolia-Noble Tilda

Ink:  Memento

Paper:  Bazzill, October Afternoon, Recollections

Misc:  Nestabilities, seam binding, pop up dots, sewing machine, paper roses, Copics, Diamond Glaze, paper punch

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Tutorial for Pencil Box Inserts

Sue asked for the dimensions for the inserts for the pencil boxes.  Sorry it took me so long!

The inserts are made using two pieces of cardstock. All measurements are done in inches. 

The part that holds the little pencils is 5 1/4 x 4 3/4.  Score along the 4 3/4 side at 1 1/4, 2, 2 3/4. Use a corner rounder on the edges so they fit in the nugget tin.

The other insert that holds all of the little supplies is cut 2 x 8 1/4.  Score at 1 3/4, 2 1/2, 3 1/4, 5 ,5 3/4, 6 1/2 .  Use a corner rounder on the top corners.

Just fold and insert into the nugget tin.  I used adhesive on the valley folds to hold them together and then added a little adhesive into the nugget box to hold the inserts in the box. 

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