Haunted House Treat Box - Tutorial

Helloooooooo!!!!! I've been working with this for a month now (on and off) and it's finally here. I had so many proto-types on this project and came out with the easiest possible way to build a Haunted House treat. Ok, Ok... here's the tutorial just for you :) I will only provide the structure of the box and leave you with your creative imagination to decorate them :)

First you will need the following supplies:
Cardstock:
- Basic Black
- Basic Gray

Tools:
- BigShot Fancy Favor Box Die #115965
- Texture Impression Folder - Square Lattice #119976
- Scallop Trim Border #118402

Measurements:
- Cut 2 pcs - 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" Basic Black CS
- Cut 2 pcs - 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" Basic Gray CS then score @ 3/4"
- Cut 2 pcs - 1-1/2" x 2" Basic Gray then score @ 1/2"

STEP 1: CUTTING and EMBOSSING

Die cut a Fancy Favor Box. I use an 8-1/2" x 11" and cut the CS length wise first at 5-1/2" so it would fit the Big Shot. TIP: Position your CS at the side of the box where there is no flap then make sure you have a small flap at the bottom to seal your box.




Cut the 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" piece at a slant. Position one tip to the -3/4" and the other tip at 0" (cutting edge). Then emboss your pieces with the Square Lattice Folder.



STEP 2: PUNCH

Take your 2 pcs of 1-1/2" x 3/1-2" Basic Gray CS, Punch with Scallop Trim Border then score at 3/4". Do the same with your 2 pcs of 1-1/2" x 2" but score these at 1/2".



STEP 3: ADHERING

Adhere the 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" on the bottom of the roof as illustrated


Then, cut off the small piece that shows at the edge of the roof.


Adhere the 1-1/2" x 2" (scored at 1/2") on top of the roof as illustrated.



Now you are ready to glue your roof onto your box! Apply Crystal Effects glue (it holds the strongest) so you may fill your boxes with goodies!





BOO!!! You have your Haunted House Treat Box




You may also decorate them with your favorite Halloween Owl!!!! HAVE FUN IN YOUR HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP!!!! I hope you have much fun as I did making them :)



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Halloween Owl- Vampire and Mummy

Ok, I know, what is Halloween without a Vampire and a Mummy :) I needed to complete a family of halloween owls for the main project I'm doing. Stay tuned in the next day or two because I'm releasing another "Original" where these family of Halloween owls will be part of :) I know, this is a teaser. So, BITE!!!

In the meantime, here's my Vampire owl and Mummy owl :)

1 - VAMPIRE OWL Supplies and Tools:
Cardstock:
- Real Red (the cape and suit)
- Basic Black (the owl)
- Bashful Blue (for the eyelids)
- Concord Crush- In Color #119792 (the background)

Punch and BigShot:
- 2 Step Owl Punch #118074
- Pitty Bat Punch #119279 (for the bat cape wings- 2 pieces for each side)
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 -available Sept 1 from Holiday Mini Catalogue(for the background)
- 1/2" Circle Punch #119869(for the eyelids)
- Textured Embossing Folder - Spider Web #120889 -available Sept 1 from Holiday Mini Catalogue p.6

NOTE: Use White Pen to put little fangs. I was going to put white CS but they were to big for the owl. I only needed micro fangs... hihi.

2 - MUMMY OWL Supplies and Tools:
Cardstock:
- Very Vanilla (for the owl) Punch 2 owl pcs then cut 1 owl in strips then sponge with soft suede ink. Position strips alternately as illustrated
- Basic Black (for eyes)
- Chocolate Chip Brown (background)

Punch and BigShot:
- 2 Step Owl Punch #118074
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 -available Sept 1 from Holiday Mini Catalogue p.19(for the background)
- Textured Embossing Folder - Spider Web #120889 -available Sept 1 from Holiday Mini Catalogue p.6

TIP: DON'T FORGET TO SPONGE YOUR BACKGROUND WITH WHISPER WHITE CRAFT INK!!!

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Halloween Owl - Franky

Me again!!! I guess I'm in a roll here. This time I made Franky.Isn't he so cute. I was thinking hard about his head and just came up with to top of Franky's hair. Just punch a basic black piece with 3/4" square punch and shape it as illustrated :)

I didn't mention this the last time, but I used the 2-1/2" Circle XL punch #120906 (from the new Holiday Mini Catalogue) for the circle background and embossed it with the Textured Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots. #117335 :)

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Halloween Owl - Witch

HALLOWEEN is creeping in the corner again!!! And it's time to bring out those fangtastic colors of orange, green, yellow, purple and black. But of course, speaking in SU! language, it's:
- Pumpkin Pie or Peach Parfait (In Color)
- Old Olive or Pear Pizzazz (In Color)
- Daffodil Delight
- Rich Razzleberry or Concord Crush (In Color)
- Basic Black

Well that's a lot of color you can choose to work with.

Tools used to make the Owl:
- 2 Step Owl Punch (for the owl ensemble)
- Small Oval Punch (for the rim of the hat)
- 1/2" circle punch (for eyelids)
- 2 Step Bird Punch (for the broom stick)
- Signo Gel Pen - White (eye highlights)
- Classic Spots- Whisper White (for sponging black parts of the owl)

TIP: To make the tip of the Witch's Hat, cut one ear side of the owl and adhere on top of the hat rim.


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Cake Boxes by Renate Poort

Another cake share this month! This time from Renate Poort. Her cake is so delectable. Feels very inviting to eat..hihi. The big flower she says was an artifical flower she bought for a Diaper Cake. The color matched her small flowers so she decided to make it a center piece for her cake.

She also added dew drops on her flowers. You can use your Crystal Effects glue for that but she used a different one. I also love the way she did the sides of her cake box! Sooo GOOD TO EAT!!! Yummm...hihi. I may have to use that idea on one of my cakes :)




Thanks for the share, Renate! Your cake is spectacular :) You may visit her in her blog at Hobby Paleis.


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Baby Boy Shower Cake Slices

Today is a special day. I got an order from someone who's having a baby shower for a Bundle of Joy :) I did something different here where I did not put leaves on the Bashful Blue flowers so it may show the stamped designed I had on top of the box. I used the "Elements of Style" stamp set #120045 with Bashful Blue Ink. So cute!



At first I thought of not putting the flowers on the cake and just have the cake with the design stamp on top. It still look cute! But the flowers are the cherry on top.. as my dad says. Try it for your next cake project!!!

BTW, Thank you to all who had greeted me for my Birthday!!! It's always a treat to know your friends are always there for you. Thank you to All my friends and blog followers!!! :) I appreciate YOU!!!





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Thoughtful Owl Tags/Bookmarks

I just love these owls. Who would think such a critter would grace any craft art. This time I punched out a 1/2" circle to make lids for the owl, position the black inner circle to the lower center of the owl and used a white marker pen to add some highlights onto his eyes to give out a face expression. Isn't he cute?

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: p.166-169
- Pretty in Pink
- Real Red
- Chocolate Chip
- Whisper White
- Daffodil Delight
- Bashful Blue
- Pumpkin Pie

Punch:
- 2 Step Owl Punch #118074
- 2 Step Bird Punch #117191
- BigShot - Two Tags #115954
Stamp and Ink:
- Thoughts & Prayers #113252
- StazOn Black Ink #101406 (for intense print)

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Owl Embellishments

Just wanted to share with you today what I have been making this past week. These cute owl trimmings/ embellishments. I placed Dimensionals on them so you may stick them in cards, gifts, notebooks, scrapbook pages, tags etc. Using different DSP I could find (new and old), it made a very attractive ensemble. So I packed them together to make a set. Aren't they cute :)

Don't forget to get your Two-Step Owl punch #118074 p.201(2010-2011 IBC)and watch out for other ways you can use or decorate the owls!! I LOVE this punch!!!

TIP: I used small googly eyes (may be bought in a craft store) for the owl to add dimension :)

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Flower Tags/ Bookmarkers

Hello, there! It's just been bright and sunny lately and I'm feeling colorful today. I just loved those scallop folded flowers they featured in the NEW Idea Book Catalog (p. 123) They're so easy to make. I'd be glad to show how to make them with illustrations but I'm jam packed full in my sched this week. But I can give you some little tips.



Folded Scallop Flower Instruction:
1. Punch 2 scallops with the Scallop Circle Punch (#119854) then make folded scores in 7 directions around the scallop so it would be easy to fold them like a fan later. TIP: Use your Bone Folder to assist in the creases.

2. Cut one folded score right into the middle of the Scallop Circle

3. Then fold your scores which will make it like a folded fan.

4. Do step 1,2 and 3 with the other scallop.

5. Adhere both fans together and they make a lovely flower.

Cardstock color used here are Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Real Red.
The tag used here was cut from a BigShot Template - Two Tags (#115954). The buttons used in this project were my mom's. She had collected so many buttons over the years we were growing up and now she wants to dispose of it and gave it to me for my projects. Some buttons, I may say, are antique too.


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NEW Designer Totes

Finally! I got to post these very cute designer totes :) I'm sure they'll be very usefull in your next workshop as it did mine! When I introduced that I was going to make these in my stamp camp and workshops, my invitees couldn't resist and had to attend. It's easy to make and can go in a variety of combinations. Just think of those designer bags you have and SU! will have those cardstock.

These totes don't even look like they're made of paper :) It'll also be a great gift or a party favor for your next reunion or celebration:)



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My Birthday Month - August

It's my Birthday Month and I wanted to do something different here in my blog. First of all, check out my Blog Banner which I created and designed with SU! My Digital Studio program! Love the cupcake symbols!!!

You'll be seeing food prepared to celebrate my bday month and it just started today. Thanks to Bernard and Raidis for preparing an impromptu Chicken Kabob dinner!!! It was really sumptuous!!! Here's a picture of the rest of the gang!


As a hostess gift, I gave this mini tote bag to Raidis. We just had wonderful ideas of what to put in it. Visit again for the next post to see what you can put in these mini designer totes. Don't they look like famous LV tote bags?


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