Quick and Easy Halloween Gift Packaging: Sweet Hauntings

Good morning!  With just a few more days before Halloween (so happy it’s on a Saturday) do you have all your projects complete?  If you’re still looking for a quick and easy gift look no further than the Tag a Bag Gift Boxes (you get 8 I a package and it includes the kraft boxes and acetate sleeves and they are food safe).  All I did was take a piece of the Happy Hauntings Designer Series Paper and scored it on the long sides using my Simply Scored and slid the DSP inside the acetate.  Then I tied a piece of Tangelo Twist 5/8” Stitched Cotton Ribbon around the box and tied a knot.  For the tag I used the Sweet Hauntings and stamped the Happy Halloween Tag on Very Vanilla Cardstock and cut it out with the Note Tag Punch (I also colored in some of the stripes using the Hello Honey Stampin’ Write Marker.  I stamped one of the potion bottle on Tangelo Twist cardstock using Basic Black ink and then cut it out with Paper Snips and attached it to the edge of the tag using dimensionals.  I used a little piece of Gold Baker’s Twine to attach the tag to the ribbon. 

The great thing about how this box is decorated is that you can decorate them ahead of time and then fill them closer to when you want to gift them using candies, cookies, chocolates, wine, etc.  This is a great hostess or teacher’s gift and can easily be modified for any occasion.

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Diana

SSINKspiration Card Sketch Challenge SSINKCC26: Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015

Good morning and Happy Columbus Day!  I'm a little jealous of those who have off today (including Chris and Aidan), anytime you can get a long weekend it's always great.  I had a lot of fun with some extended stamping time this weekend which I haven't had for awhile and really missed.  Today I'm sharing another fun Halloween card I made using this months SSINKspiration blog.  We were given a fun and unique sketch this month that gave me lots to think about and work with, including a great way to show off lots of different designer series papers.

I started with Smoky Slate for the card base and then added this super fun pattern from the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper pack.  I used another pattern from the pack and cut out the decorative piece using the Big Shot and Lots of Labels Framelits.   I used the outline of the same framelit and cut out a mat using the Basic Black Glimmer Paper (I love these glimmer papers).

I decided to us another piece of the designer series paper, used the Project Life Corner Rounder Punch to punch around all corners and then sponged all over using Basic Black and Basic Gray ink.  For the greeting I used the Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 stamp set and stamped the words in Basic Black and Rich Razzleberry ink.  I used a couple of he Black rhinestones from the Witching Décor Hat Kit (left over from when I made my kit).  Before attaching the greeting piece to the cardfront (with dimensionals) I added a piece of the Spider Web Doily to the back.

I added a piece of Rich Razzleberry Cotton Ribbon that  ruffled up for texture and then stamped an apothecary bottle from the Sweet Haunting stamp set on Smoky Slate cardstock, cut it out with Paper Snips, and attached it with dimensionals.

I can't believe I'm having so much fun with all the great Halloween products in this years Holiday catalog, I can't stop creating (there will be even more fun to share later this week, hint hint).  Make sure to check out the other design team cards and the sketch challenge, we would love for you to come and play along and share what you created.

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If you're off today, enjoy the extra long weekend and hopefully you get some stamping time!

Diana

SSINKspiration Hostess Stamp Set Focus: Six Sayings

Good morning!  I was completely wiped after this weekends race and am still recovering, I wasn’t even able to step foot in the studio (so sad).  By now you know how much I’m in love with this years Holiday catalog (it really is awesome) and one of the areas that I really love are the hostess sets that are available under the Holiday Catalog (they are perfect!!)  Today on the SSINKspiration blog we’re sharing some ideas using the hostess sets available (both in the Idea Book and Catalog as well as the Holiday Catalog).  It was an easy choice for me to showcase the Six Sayings stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.

I started with Basic Gray cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Very
Vanilla cardstock and I stamped the greeting from the Six Sayings hostess stamp set in Momento Tuxedo Black ink (I used the stamp repeated all over the cardstock to create a patterned paper).  Next I took a sponge and lightly smudged it with Basic Black ink (I actually used my sponge I had used previously and didn’t add and new ink and had just the right amount). Next I added a piece of designer series paper from the Happy Hauntings Designer Series Paper Package and crumpled it up first for some added texture.  Next I used one of the decorative strips from the Treat Bag Thinlit set and the Big Shot to cut the strip of stars out of Basic Black cardstock and added a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper for a hint of sparkle.

I created the cute potion bottles using the Sweet Hauntings stamp set and stamped on Rich Razzleberry, Tangelo Twist, and Basic Gray cardstock before cutting them out with Paper Snips and attaching the outer two with dimensionals.  For a final touch, I had a remnant piece of the 1 ¼” Burlap Ribbon sitting on my desk so I decided to attach it to the cardfront to look like a wooden shelf for the bottles to rest.

I love how this card turned out!  The sayings from the hostess set make the perfect background and the potion bottles, stars, and glitter add lots of fun!  Make sure to check out the other design team cards, you’re going to love these sets and want to host your own party so you can get any of these sets for FREE (make sure to stay tuned there will be a special hostess incentive starting on Friday, October 9 that will make it an even better time to have your friends over for a party!)

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Enjoy,

Diana

Fab Friday Sketch Challenge: Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015

Good morning!  I swear I blink my eyes and the week flies by, I really need it to slow down (I saw this week that we now have less than 100 days until Christmas, can you believe it??)  I decided to have a little Halloween fun today and made this card using the Fab Friday sketch challenge.   When I saw that doily in the sketch I knew it would be perfect to use the new Spider Web Doilies (I love these!)

I started with Tangelo Twist cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of designer series Paper from the Happy Hauntings Designer Series Paper Pack before adding that beautiful doily.  Next I added two pieces of ribbon for a fun accent, a piece of Into the Woods 3/8" Cotton Ribbon and Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon (I trimmed both sides of the Natural Ribbon and pulled some strings to distress the ribbon.

For the main stamped image I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and cut a large circle using the Big Shot and Circle Collection Framelits before stamping.  I used the Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 stamp set for the words a bat images (the font for the "wicked" is so fun!).  I used some Basic Gray ink and a sponge to sponge around the edge of the circle for a little extra fun.   I also added a little strip of rhinestones to accent the "night."



For the final touch I used the Sweet Hauntings stamp set to stamp the little poison bottle on Tangelo Twist cardstock and then cut it out with Paper Snips and attached the bottle and stamped images with dimensionals for added dimension.

This is a card that came together really quickly but due to all the little elements it is lots of fun and will really impress (you can keep it a secret how easy it was, haha!!)  I may have to use the layout and elements from this card to make some box labels I'm working on for Halloween teacher gifts (got to get a head start!!)







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Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Sketch Challenge: Witche's Night

Happy Friday!  I like these short weeks as it helps get us back into the routine and we're looking forward to a nice and relaxing weekend (what can be better) and since we'll be home I'm looking forward to some quality crafting time (yeah).  I've been having so much fun with all the great items in the new Holiday catalog, it's really reinvigorated my joy in crafting which is lots of fun.  Today I'm sharing a card using lots of Halloween products from the catalog to create my card for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  I have to admit, when I first saw this sketch I was a little worried that this card could get really busy but once I decided to embrace it I really had fun.

I started with Smoky Slate cardstock and used the Project Life Corner Rounder Punch on the cardbase, as well as the designer series paper I used as the background, it's from the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper and I added a piece of coordinating DSP for the large flag.



The greeting is from the Witches' Night stamp set (this is great set that coordinates with the Witching Décor Project kit and may be order looked but it has some great large images that are so easy).  After stamping the greeting using Tuxedo Memento Black ink on Very Vanilla cardstock I cut it out with the Big Shot and Lots of Labels Framelits.  I sponged around the edge of the greeting using Tangelo Twist ink before attaching it to the cardfront.  I added a knot I tied using the Tangelo Twist 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon up at the top.  For the other elements, I used the Sweet Hauntings stamp set to stamp the little potion bottle and the Howl-o-ween Treat stamp set (and coordinating framelits) for the little spider.  Both of those elements were attached to the card with dimensionals.




I love all the great Halloween products in this catalog and how they work so well together and to help you make quick and easy projects that everyone will enjoy (that's what it's all about).  I'm starting to work on Halloween kits for Aidan's teachers and class this week (yes I need to do things early so I'm not as stressed) and know that I'll be using these stamps and accessories for lots of other projects, can't wait!!

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Have a fabulous weekend!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Meets SSINK Product Focus: Spider Web Doilies and Lots of Halloween Fun!

Good morning!  Another Friday is here and it’s holiday weekend Friday, whoo hoo!  As we get ready to say good bye to summer (had a blast and can’t believe it’s over) I can tell fall is definitely on the way for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge I decided to combine it with the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Product Focus, the oh so cute Spider Web Doilies.  You know I love all holidays and really get into the spirit so this years Holiday Catalog has be over the edge with excitement with all the great products to help this upcoming holiday season.  When we first saw the catalog at convention and I saw the Spider Web Doilies I knew I had to have them but crazy me thought they were a Big Shot Die, in reality these are already cut out for you so they’re so easy and you can use them for so many options (hint:  flip them over and they’re white, BAM now you can use them outside of Halloween).  These doilies are going to be crazy popular so make sure when you order them to get a back up set (I did so you don’t run out!!)

I started with Tangelo Twist cardstock  for the cardbase and then added a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and new Woodland Embossing Folder (this embossing folder has so many possibilities I took some Smoky Slate ink and a sponge and rubbed the raised parts of the tress so they look a little spooky.  Next I took a piece of Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper and matted it with Basic Gray cardstock before attaching it to the cardfront.  I cut a small square of Very Vanilla Cardstock and matted it with Basic Black cardstock for the perfect mat for my potion bottle.  The potion bottle is from the Sweet Hauntings stamp set and was stamped with black ink on Smoky Slate cardstock before cutting it out with Paper Snips and attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

For the greeting element I started by making a mat piece of it using the Tangelo Twist cardstock and embossing it with the Big Shot and Chevron Embossing Folder.  The “boo” greeting is from the Boo to You Framelits and was cut out of the new Basic Black Glimmer Paper (so pretty).  I used the new Fine Tip Glue Pen to attach the greeting and it works like a charm!!  I added a couple of spiders that were stamped from the Howl-o-ween Treat stamp set (which coordinates with the Boo to You Framelits so they were super easy to cut out (and you save 15% when you buy the bundle) and used dimensionals to pop both those little suckers up.  The final element I added was the Spider Web Doily, I used just a quarter of one and once again the Fine Tip Glue Pen was perfect for attaching this to the cardfront (notice I waited to the end so I could have the web coming from the far corner of the cardbase and onto the cardfront.  The final touch was to add a few rhinestones of various sizes to the spider web for some extra texture and dimension.

This card turned out so fun, it’s busier than some I create but I love every element (but had to finally tell myself to back again and stop adding things, do you ever have that problem??) The Happy Haunting Product Suite is so fun and all the products work perfectly to help you create the perfect project, without searching for products to match and compliment, AWESOME!!!

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Have an enjoyable holiday weekend!

Diana

SSINKspiration Holiday Catalog Countdown: Sweet Hauntings

Good Afternoon!  We’re back from a wonderful vacation and successfully completed the first day of school yesterday, it’s going to be a great year in the 5^th grade!  Today I’m also really excited because the 2015 Holiday Catalog was officially released this morning and oh my, I’m in love!!  My wish list is a mile long and I’ve really enjoyed the early opportunity to order and play with new catalog products that we demonstrators are offered.  Today on the Stylin’ Stampin’ INKspiration blog we’re sharing lots of great ideas using products from the Holiday catalog to help share our excitement!  Since Halloween is the first holiday that’s coming up that we’re I naturally head first and this was a card I made for a recent swap I was in and knew you would love it! 
 

I started with Rich Razzleberry cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Very
Vanilla cardstock and I stamped the greeting from the Sweet Hauntings stamp set in Momento Tuxedo Black ink.  Next I added a piece of designer series paper from the Happy Hauntings Designer Series Paper Package (this paper is so fun and perfect for Halloween).  I also used one of the new Spider Web Doillies and cut it into quarters and attached it to the card front using the Fine Tip Glue Pen (this is a must have new item in the catalog, perfect for all the little greetings, embellishments, etc. that are so popular right now).

I created this cute potion bottle using the same stamp set and stamped it on Rich Razzleberry cardstock before cutting it out with Paper Snips and attaching it with dimensionals.  For a little bling I added a strip of Silver Sequin Trim along the bottom (maybe it’s some of the potion that’s spilled out of the bottle) and used the Fine Tip Glue Pen to attach the sequin trim as well.

I have to say, this card comes together really easily and uses just a little bit of several different embellishments for a really fun card, that’s not too spooky.  I’ll be making lots of other cards and treats using these products in the near future, can’t help it!!

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I hope this card has you starting to think a little about the holidays and don’t miss out, place your orders early so you have everything you need for the perfect holiday project. 

Enjoy!

Diana

Can You Case it? Design Team - Sketch Challenge CYCI #82

Happy Sunday!  What a nice and relaxing weekend (and a little break in humidity isn’t the worst thing in the world).  Today after my run and Chris’ softball games it’s time for some relaxing at the pool and crafting (is there anything better???)  To get things started it’s time for another edition of the Can You Case It? weekly challenge and I decided to give you sneak peek at some fun new items from the Holiday Catalog to wet your appetite (you’re going to love it!!!)

I started with Tangelo Twist cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Gray cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Decorative Dots Embossing Folder.  Next I added a piece of Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper and matted it with Rich Razzleberry cardstock.  I took another piece of the DSP, matted it with Basic Black cardstock and stamped the greeting from the And Many More stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

I used the new Sweet Hauntings stamp set to stamp the cute little bottle using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on Rich Razzleberry cardstock and then cut it out with Paper Snips before attaching it with dimensionals.  For a fun little accent I added a little piece of Silver Sequin Trim peeking out from behind the bottle.

This was my first Halloween card for the season and by only using a few of the great new products that are coming up I know there are lots of fun cards and crafts in my future (can we say Black Glimmer Paper???)

 

 

 

 

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Have an enjoyable Sunday!

Diana