I'm pretty conflicted when it comes to treat boxes and Paper Pumpkin. I think any project that lets me take time to myself to create and that I don't have to design is truly time well spent. However, especially with covid-19, it's hard to figure out what to do with the treat boxes. We can't really give them to schools, trick-or-treaters, or co-workers since we still aren't in the office (well, unless you are me and your home is your office!)
These boxes are adorable. They are a good size for a candy surprise and I love that they are themed to work for September (apples), October (Jack-o-lanterns), and November (gourds).
The bonus project to convert the box into a wagon is a great holder for a few of these at a time to keep out for the next few months. Here are a few tips:
- If you have a hard time cutting the pieces, don't sweat it. Just grab a sanding tool and sand down any rough cut edges that won't be covered with the sticker tape.
- As for the treat holders inside, they are a little difficult to assemble and keep the holders shut - just try to remember to stack the enclosures so they form a circle.
- You can twirl the crumb cake wire around a pencil to give it a nice swirl.
The Haunts & Harvest kit came with a stamp set, a Soft Succulent ink spot, supplies to make 12 treat holder - two of each pattern since they are double-sided - and the pieces for the wagon décor.
I always tell my subscribers to make sure they have notecards and envelopes on hand so that when we have kits like this come through, they can take the cute and on-trend images and convert them to cards. This one took a bit more creativity but thanks to a wonderful stamp set, here are some alternatives that I really enjoyed making. I hope you enjoy them too.
Card 1: Cut out a square around one of the leaves from the die cut sheet. Lay on a notecard and stamp the leaf veins on the inside. Stamp a sentiment below. Put the Soft Succulent leaf frame on the card with dimensionals.
Card 2: Cut apart a treat box on the score lines. Cut three of the sides to 3 x 7/8 (or so - just trying to make them close to rectangles. Layer on a notecard with adhesive. Stamp the saying on the label with the circle opening to the right. Attach with adhesive. Stamp the leaf veins and add to the card with dimensionals.
Card 3: Use the hexagon and the small flap from the holder that was cut apart for card 2. Stamp the brushstroke on the lower right of the notecard using the Soft Succulent. Cut 1" off one of the brown wire pieces and pull out the wire. Attach to the back of the hexagon with adhesive. Attach the hexagon to the card with dimensionals. Add the flap to the card with adhesive and a small dimensional. Stamp Thank You on a label and cut off the ends. Attach to the card with dimensionals. Add two Pale Papaya Genial Gems if desired.
This is card was inspired by my good friend and fellow demonstrator, Paula Wright. Paula always makes the most beautiful wreaths and I found myself making one as I thought about our friendship. She is such a blessing and I wouldn't have met her if I hadn't joined Stampin' Up! seventeen years ago!
Card 4: Cut a piece of the tissue paper to 5 1/4 x 4. Crumple it up. Add a layer of multi-purpose glue to the front of a Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 card. Attach the tissue paper. Stamp the saying on a banner with the circle to the left. Stamp the veins on two green leaves and two white leaves (the back of the green leaves). Stamp off the leaf background and stamp over the white leaves. Stamp two leaf backgrounds on a scrap of cut apart pumpkin (from card 2) and cut out with scissors. Layer on the back of two more white leaves with adhesive.
To make the wreath, make a circle out of one of the brown wire pieces and twist the ends. Then turn over and put a layer of glue around the whole circle. Start by adding your label. Then slide the leaves on them in a pattern. To make the bow, take the wire out of the piece we used for card 3. Cut it in half lengthwise. Tie in a bow and trim the edges. Once assembled, turn over and add dimensionals to the back to attach to the card.
These next two projects use the sheet with the die cut leaves.
Bookmark: Cut the strip of leaves down to around 1 5/8 x 6 7/8. Cut a 1 7/8 x 8 1/2 piece of Basic White and put it through the Delightful Tag Topper Punch. Stamp the saying of your choice on the top and thread ribbon through the hole. I used the 1/4 White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. Stamp the veins first in the holes of the leaves. Then stamp off the solid image once and stamp over the veins. Repeat until done!
Card 5: Run a 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Soft Succulent cardstock through the Cut and Emboss Machine using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. Attach to the 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Basic White card base. Cut out a three leaf piece from the die cut sheet - it should measure around 1 5/8 x 5 1/8. Using one of the treat pieces cut for Card 2, cut a side down to fit behind the middle leaf and attach with adhesive. Layer leaf strip on a piece of Basic White with a slight border. Stamp the veins full force in all three leaves. Stamp off the background stamp once and then stamp on the top and bottom leaves. Stamp the sentiment on a banner and cut off both ends. Add a small piece of Crumb Cake under the sentiment using adhesive. Layer on the strip using adhesive. Wrap the 1/4 Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (or ribbon of choice) around a 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Crumb Cake cardstock. Tie in a bow and trim the ends. Add your leaf strip to the Crumb Cake with dimensionals. Attach Crumb Cake to the card with adhesive.
Come back on Monday when I will post one more card from this Paper Pumpkin kit using my Layout of the Month.
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Have a craftastic day,
Stacy
