Spooky Stripes

Several months ago when I giddily ordered all my holiday crafting supplies, I wasn't quite inspired yet for Halloween.  Still, I managed to make this one fun card for a swap that I haven't had a chance to share yet.  This card was inspired by wanting to use the Cutest Halloween suite products but not wanting to use the really colorful papers.  That's when I realized that every sheet had a black and white patterned side and the idea started coming together.  

Supplies:

• Cardstock/Designer Series Paper (DSP): Basic Black (8 1/2 x 5 1/2), Cutest Halloween DSP (7 pieces at 4 x 1/2, black DSP 3 x 1 1/2 for tag ), White (4 x 1/2, scrap for punched images, piece for inside of your choice) 
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Gray Granite, Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather
• Stamp Set: Cutest Halloween
• Tools & More: Halloween Punch, Black and White 1/4 Gingham Ribbon, Cut and Emboss Machine, Taylor Made Tags Dies, Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins

Instructions:

1. Layer the 7 patterned strips on the front of the card base and attach with adhesive.
2. Stamp sentiment in Tuxedo Black and attach to the bottom with adhesive.
3. Run the black DSP through the Cut and Emboss Machine to make a medium tag.  Insert the gingham ribbon and knot.  Trim the ends.  Attach to the card with dimensionals.
4. Stamp the trio of images using the ink pads.  Punch out with the Halloween Punch. 
5. Layer images on the tag using adhesive.
6. Add stars if desired.

Helpful Tip:

When using punches that correspond with images, it can be frustrating getting them to cut out straight.  If you don't have a stamparatus to help, try this approach.

Punch out the image from a scrap of paper. 

Lay your images in the holes left behind, stamping images down.  Put your block on top of it.  

Lift off the paper, ink the stamps and stamp in an area where you can easily reach with your punch.  Punch out the images.  You can also stamp the inside details before you complete this step or after.  Whatever your preference is.

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24 Hour Sale - Coming Soon!

For 24 hours, you can get cling stamp sets for 15% off.  You can see all the available products HERE.  The sale starts on October 20th so get your orders ready but don't place them until it's the 20th!

Love, Santa Tag Kit Now Available

While supplies last, you can pick up this complete kit to make yourself or with your family over the holidays.  The kit comes with enough supplies to make 12 oversized tags (3 each of 4 designs) plus the ink spot, stamp set, and clear block for $19.  Crafting DOESN'T GET EASIER THAN THIS!  These are while supplies last and will likely go quickly so pick one up today!

If you are looking for food safe bags to include with your holiday treats, we also have these treat bags while supplies last.  They are 4 x 9 1/2 so perfect for whatever treats you want to make and bring to me.  :)  Or you own neighbors and friends.

• Love, Santa Project Collection
• Love, Santa Tag Kit
• Love, Santa Treat Bags

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

If you would like to get creativity in the mail, sign up to receive the holiday Gifts Galore  Paper Pumpkin kit for November.  If you sign up using the link below by November 10th, you will receive a kit containing enough supplies to make 9 treat bags with these oversized images.  You will also receive a Flirty Flamingo ink spot, exclusive stamp set, and instructions.  First time subscribers also receive a free clear block in their first kit. This is a great way to make something fun and festive for the holidays by yourself or with your friends or family with very little stress.  Use them for neighbor or school treats, cut them apart for multiple tags for packages, or work them into a home decor piece.  Speaking of these ideas, subscribers can also join me on the on the 4th Monday of every month to see my alternatives with the kit and to talk through tips!

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Have a craftastic day,

Stacy