Creation Station: Spooktacular Treats

 

It's the first Sunday in October, and that means it's time for this month's Creation Station Design Team hop! Our theme this month is Spooktacular Treats.

 

 

For my project, I've created two treat boxes using products from the Spooky Sweet Suite Collection. This box design comes from Erica Cerwin - she created the cutest Christmas version for a Creative Convention I attended recently, and I've turned her design into a fun box for Halloween! She recommended a Little Debbie Christmas tree for her box, so I think some of the Little Debbie fall/Halloween treats might fit as well. I've put in two Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - they're my favorite. This box is perfect for a few of any fun size candies you like!

 

The box is a pretty easy design - cut a piece of cardstock 6 1/2" x 9 1/4". Then score the short side at 1 1/4" and 5 1/4". Score the long side at 1 1/4", 4", 5 1/4" and 8". Then cut the tabs as shown below.

 

Your adhesive will go only on the tabs. You'll fold four of them in to create the bottom of the box, and then the top two will fold in to create the lid. Wrap your ribbon around the box and tie in a bow, then adhere a Perennial Postage die cut to both the top and the bottom to hold the ribbon in place. When you untie the bow, your box can fold open. 

 

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created - they're sure to inspire you in all of your Halloween crafting!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

  

Spooky Hallowen Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week live on my Facebook business page at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. It is free for anyone to watch, and if you can't make it live, you can watch the replay either on Facebook or on YouTube.

 

This week's class featured the Spooky Sweet Suite Collection of products, and we made two cards and a treat holder.

 

You can watch the video on Facebook here.

 

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, September 9. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping (and after Stampin' Rewards), and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 projects pictured above. Please use this shopping link. 

 

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:

• Spooky Halloween Bundle
• Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Petunia Pop 1/4" Iridescent Ribbon
• Shimmer Star Foam Stickers
• Notes & Totes Dies (or bundle)
• Traditional Labels Dies (or bundle)
• Blending Brushes
• Water Painters
• Wink of Stella
• 3" x 3" Flip Flaps 
• Ink pads: Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
• Stampin' Blends Markers: Crumb Cake, Petunia Pop, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink, Basic Black 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

 

#TGIFC540: Happy Halloween

It's challenge time! This week at TGIF Challenges, the theme is arches. 

 

I've paired the Everyday Arches Dies with the Spooky Sweet Suite Collection for a fun slimline Halloween card!

 

The cute little critters on my card are fussy cut from the Spooky Sweet DSP - they're one of the reasons I love this suite so much! 

 

Here is a full list of products used on this card:

 

Stamps: Spooky Halloween

Ink: Smoky Slate, Versamark

Paper: Petunia Pop, Basic Black, Basic White, Smoky Slate, Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP

Embellishments: Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder, Everyday Arches Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine 

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Potions & Spells Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week live on my Facebook business page at 12:00 PM Arizona time. It is free for anyone to watch, and if you can't make it live, you can watch the replay either on Facebook or on YouTube.

 

This week's class featured the Potions & Spells Bundle, and we made 2 super cute Halloween cards! I also shared the Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, and shared some tips and tricks I learned while assembling my layouts.

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

Want this week's card kit? Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping now through Tuesday, October 1 and I'll send you supplies to make 2 of each card. Spend more than $50 and I'll include a mystery embellishment in your package! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Tweets & Treats

I am so excited to be joining the Creation Station Design Team! We hop on the first Sunday of every month, and this month's theme is Tweets & Treats.

 

The only guidelines were a 3D project, not a card. I chose to interpret the "tweet" part very literally and included a sweet little bird in my project.

 

I am a card-maker at heart, and 3D projects need to be quick and easy (and copied from someone else) if I'm going to do them. This candy bar holder is extremely easy and one I learned a year or two ago. All you need is a 6" x 6" piece of patterned paper. Use a strong adhesive, such as Tear & Tape, and apply on two adjacent sides.

 

Wrap the paper around the candy bar, sealing with your adhesive and then pressing the bottom together to seal as well. This will work with any candy bar that is relatively flat. I've used a Hershey bar in this case, but my favorite at this time of year is the king size Reese's pumpkins.

 

While the project itself is simple, I've added some fun details to the tag. I combined two stamp sets - Sweet Songbirds and Best Witches - to create the bird with the witch hat. I masked one of the witch stamps to get just the hat and then fussy cut it and fit it on the bird. 

 

The Adhesive-Backed Stars reminded me of little sparks flying from a spell to go along with the sentiment, "You've put a spell on me." I colored them with my Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Marker to match the rest of the project.

 

And did you know that you can add color to our vanilla glimmer paper?! This paper is part of a pack with three colors, and the vanilla takes color really well! 

 

I added Orchid Oasis with my Blending Brush. I realized later on that we have Orchid Oasis glimmer paper in another pack... oops! But this was still a good discovery because now I can create any color of glimmer paper that I want. You will want to let the ink dry a little bit, and you will need to use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere it because any other adhesive slips right off.

 

I hope you have enjoyed my project today, and thank you for hopping along! Next up is the talented Yvonne Spikmans - Van Bruggen!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC387: Cut it Out

I am playing along with TGIF Challenges again this week. This week's challenge is a technique challenge:

 

I decided to fussy cut an image and die cut - two different ways to cut it out!

 

The Best Witches stamp set is one of our Halloween products this year, and if you love to color, this one is for you! I used a color combination of Orchid Oasis, Crushed Curry, and Basic Black. 

 

Here is a full list of products used on this card:

Stamps: Best Wishes

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Basic Black, Soft Suede, Petal Pink, Orchid Oasis, Dark Daffodil Delight

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Crushed Curry, Orchid Oasis, Basic Black, Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: 2022-2024 In Color Decorative Matte Dots

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Give it a Whirl Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Frightfully Cute Halloween Class

In this class through the mail, you'll make 3 treat packages and 2 fun fold cards - one is a gift card holder! Treats are not included. 

Here are the options for purchasing this class:
Option #1: ($87) This option includes the Frightfully Cute Bundle (stamps & dies), a full package of the Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, a full roll of ribbon, and a full package of Cute Stars Sequins, plus the supplies cut and ready to make all of your projects and a PDF tutorial with instructions.
Option #2: ($39) This option includes everything listed above, except for the Frightfully Cute Bundle.
Option #3: ($15) This option includes the tutorial only.
You will need the Frightfully Cute Bundle to complete your projects, or you can substitute a Halloween set that you already own. You will also need the following inks: Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather, Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, and Mango Melody. I recommend these adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots. You are welcome to add these items on to your kit.
Shipping for this class is $9, or you can pick it up if you are local to Gilbert, AZ.
The deadline to sign up for this class is Monday, October 11. Kits will ship by October 18 so that you should receive them in time to put your projects together before Halloween. The dies are currently on backorder until October 18, so if you choose to include the bundle in your class, your class will ship a few days later. 

You can sign up for this class here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Monster Bash Halloween Card

I have a super cute Halloween card to share with you today! I am not big on Halloween, but I kind of love how this turned out!

I fussy cut the image from the Monster Bash DSP, and it is framed with a few Holiday Rhinestones. The bats and sentiment are from the To Every Season stamp set. And that background? Pigment Sprinkles of course! The card is finished off with some Black Glittery Organdy Ribbon.

Now to find someone to send this to... does anyone send Halloween cards? I never have, but wouldn't this card be a fun surprise in your mailbox?

Stamps: To Every Season
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Basic Black, Watercolor Paper, Whisper White (inside), Monster Bash DSP
Embellishments: Black Glittery Organdy Ribbon, Holiday Rhinestones
Tools: Pigment Sprinkles, Aquapainter
Adhesives: Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

You're Spooktacular!

Fall is here! Well, not really here in Arizona. But I hear in other places it has cooled off and the leaves are starting to change color. Before we know it, Halloween will be here, and I have a fun spooky treat to share with you today! A few weeks ago, I had a hostess who really loves Halloween, and I made this as a little gift to thank her for hosting a party.

Two Russell Stover's pumpkins fit perfectly in the Acetate Card Boxes. This is a fun and easy treat. If you'd like to see how I made it, you can watch today's Facebook Live.

Stamps: Trick or Tweet
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories & Tools: Stampin' Blends - Light and Dark Smoky Slate, Light Basic Black, Dark Mango Melody, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Stampin' Write Marker - Gorgeous Grape, Black 5/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, Duet Banner Punch

Happy Stamping!

Rachel