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Elle's Studio: Halloween Trick or Treat! Shaker Cards

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for moreElle's Studio inspiration!

Today I am sharing two spook-tacular Halloween greeting cards using the fabulous

October Kit & new releases!

Say BOO!!!

Aren't they just the cutest?!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Halloween Journaling Tags, Candy Corn Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Halloween Puffy Stickers, Home Sweet Home 6 x 6 Paper Stack, October Labels, Halloween Acrylic Treats.

Other: Black cardstock, circle cutter tool, cellophane/glassine bags, SpiegelMom Scraps sequins, enamel dots.

Halloween is all about the element of surprise, and having fun!

And nothing screams childhood fun like a pocket (err, shaker pocket) full of candy!

This card will have your recipients guessing if it's a trick or a treat, as it is such a fabulous card but you can't eat the candy, ha! Perfect sentiment for Halloween!

Shaker pocket cards are really easy to create and give your cards that extra wow factor!

Okay, enough of the chatter...

Hocus Pocus, it's time to focus!

For these cards, I used two sheets of black cardstock. I cut each piece to the following specifications: 10" x 7" to create the cards, plus a 5" x 7" sheet to create the shaker window.

I scored & folded the 10" x 7" sheets of card at the 5" mark to create the card bases.

For the card fronts, I used a circle cutting tool to cut a large circle window at the top of the 5" x 7" sheets of cardstock.

For this particular card, I placed the Halloween Acrylic Treats into a cellophane bag, and then sealed it off. I used hot glue to back this bag of sweet treats to the circle window, and then positioned one of the Home Sweet Home pattern papers behind it all. I love the added interest of the pattern paper behind the window. So much more interesting (& fun) than the plain black cardstock!

While I had this pattern paper handy, I also added a trim of it to both the top & bottom of my card front. I overlapped this pattern paper with another trim, this time cut from one of the 6' x 4" Halloween Journaling Tags. I added lots of the Halloween Puffy Stickers to embellish, & then adhered it all to one of the 5" x 7" card fronts.

Awesome!

For the spooky boo card, I used the same techniques but replaced the Halloween Acrylic Treats with some black and silver star sequins from my stash. I also used another pattern paper from the Home Sweet Home Paper Stack to back my circle window, and trim the top & bottom of the card front.

I embellished with the ghosts and pumpkins from the Halloween Puffy Stickers, and then added the Boo! title with the Candy Corn Puffy Alphabet Stickers. Those alphas are the best!

For finishing touches, I foam mounted one of the October Labels and added the A spooktacular time Halloween Puffy Sticker sentiment, as well a scattering of orange enamel dots from my stash.

And there you have it!

Trick or Treat greeting cards that scream fun!

I hope I have put a spell on you to get creating some frightfully fun cards!

Happy Halloween!

Til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Spooky Halloween!

Hi Creatives!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio awesomeness!
Have you got some Boo-tiful photos and memories to document?

Well this month's kit and new releases are perfect for all your spook-tacular Halloween projects!

***Shop ALL the Elle's Studio New Releases HERE***

Here's a little Happy Haunting inspiration for you....

"Trick Or Treat"

Elle's Studio Supplies: October Kit, Sweater Weather 6 x 6 Paper Pack, Puffy Stars & Dot Stickers, Trick-O-Treat Wood Veneer, Halloween Wood Veneer, Autumn Shipping Tags, Autumn Fun Stickers, Jane Alphabet Stickers-Black & Noteworthy Epoxy Stickers.

Other Supplies: White & Black Bazzill Cardstock, Umbrella Crafts Dye Ink in Sunshine, & organza ribbon.

All the happy haunts here! Such a fun layout!

You'll spot that I trim the moon & stars pattern paper (from the Sweater Weather pack) into one inch strips. I connect the strips together to create the appearance of 12 inch paper at both the top and base of my layout design. Such a great way to maximize your six inch papers!

To enhance the spooky starry background, I fussy cut the stars & moon journal card from the October Kit, and add a star die cut or two. I further add to this look with the inclusion of the Puffy Star & Dot Stickers - so cool!

I feature the Halloween Wood Veneer in the top corner of the layout, & coat the OCT 31 in yellow ink. The colored veneer really pops!

I use the same ink to hand color the Trick Or Treat Wood Veneer in the opposite corner at the base of my page, and add more of those fabulous stars!

Here's a closer look for you....

That title is errrrything!!! Whether you use it on layouts, pocket pages or even cards - the Trick Or Treat Wood Veneer is a must-have!

And when it comes to Halloween, we need a pumpkin or two, right?!

The Jack-O-Lantern novelty veneer is super cute! A perfect embellishment for my two trick or treaters in the photo! (And yes, they sure do love candy!)

The second pumpkin is one which I drew, & cut out from black cardstock. I back it with more of the Sweater Weather 6 x 6 Papers and position my layered photo onto it.

The layers beneath my photo are created with the Autumn Shipping Tags, October Kit, and more of the Sweater Weather papers. Wood Veneer & Autumn Fun Stickers complete the photo cluster, and add that extra BOO! factor.

For finishing touches, I add the Happy Haunting subtitle with the black Jane Alphabet Stickers and fussy cut some bats from my left over one inch pattern paper strips.....

Totally Spook-tacular!!!

I hope I have inspired you to document your Halloween memories with Elle's Studio!

Happy Haunting Friends!

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Pebbles: Spooky Boo & Pumpkins Theme Post!

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Pebbles Halloween inspiration, with the super cute Spooky Boo! collection!

Today I am sharing my take on the Pebbles DT assignment: pumpkins theme!

Hope you like it....

"Trick Or Treat: Boo!"

Eeek! Isn't this the cutest for Halloween?!

Totally Spook-tacular! & just check out all those amazing pumpkins!

And here's how easy it is to recreate this page....

1. Mount an 11" x 11" sheet of white cardstock onto pattern paper, Sweet Tooth.

2. Use your digital cutting machine to cut out the Paige Evans' Pumpkin Wreath cut file in white cardstock. Back the pumpkins with pattern papers Hocus Pocus, & the reverse side of Sweet Tooth. Leave a few of the cut pumpkins 'open' and without any backing, too.

3. Use watercolor paints to outline a few orange & yellow circles in the center of the background, as shown above. Add a few tiny splatters for interest.

4. While the paint dries, attach your spooky Halloween photograph to the Pumpkin Wreath cut file.

5. Position wreath onto the background paper and painted circles, then glue into place.

6. Embellish the photo cluster (& bottom right quadrant of the layout) with Cardstock Shapes die cuts, and 6 x 12 Accent Stickers. You'll spy lots of pumpkins here too!

7. Continue to embellish this quadrant with more stickers, including the fabulous Spooky Boo Puffy Stickers.

8. Use the Maggie Thickers to add a title - BOO! & add a few more Puffy Stickers for good measure!

Voila!

A really BOO-tiful Halloween memory documented, and featuring all.the.pumpkin.things!!!

Here's a few close ups for you....

Pure pumpkin perfection!!!

I just adore the the super cute mummy and skeleton Accent Stickers here - adorable!

SO much spooky fun!

I hope I have inspired you to document your Halloween memories with the fabulous Spooky Boo! collection.

Thanks so much for visiting,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

SPOOKY BOO SUPPLIES:

733898 Sweet Tooth

733901 Hocus Pocus

733907 6 x 12 Cardstock Accent Stickers

733910 Puffy Stickers

733908 Cardstock Shapes Die Cuts

OTHER SUPPLIES:

Pumpkin Wreath Digital Cut File by Paige Evans

71081 American Crafts White 12 x 12 Cardstock

340261 Tape Runner & Refill

Pebbles: Spooky Halloween Layout & Process Video

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so SUPER excited to be sharing my Pebbles: Spooky Boo! interactive Halloween layout & process video with you all today!

Halloween is such a fun Holiday, and the Pebbles Spooky Boo collection is perfect for documenting those happy haunting moments!

Here's a quick peak at my completed layout, "Spooky Halloween".........

Isn't this fun!!! I just adore that mix of orange pattern papers on the pumpkin cut file!

And the interactive Halloween 'trick' element comes into play as we lift the pumpkin flap.....

To reveal a surprise BOO!!!!

Happy Haunting!

I just love how super cute & fun this is!

& all those sparkly black glitter embellishments!!! Gorgeous!

Everything in this collection is so perfectly designed to meet all your Halloween crafting needs!

Aww! How sweet are my two trick'o'treaters?!!

Want to see more???

Join me in this short process video, as I take you from start to finish with this Spook-tacular page!

Click HERE to view.

I really hope you enjoy watching!

Thanks so much for visiting today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

733907 6 x 12 Accent Stickers

733908 Printed Cardstock Shapes

733909 Thickers: Maggie

733910 Puffy Stickers

733912 Wall Bats

733916 Thickers: Spooky

Other Supplies:

ACR 71259 12 x 12 Cardstock White

ACR 71260 12 x 12 Cardstock Black

ACR 340261 Sticky Thumb Tape Runner & Refill

ACR 340272 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots

ACR 370874 Large Gold Scissors

Pebbles: Fall Memory Keeping with Spooky Boo!

Hi Friends!

Today I'm sharing the Pebbles love,

with a super sweet Fall themed layout!

Created with the new Spooky Boo line, the warm tones and pretty plaids are sure to win your heart!

Here's my layout....

"Dream Big"

Isn't this Halloween line just perfect for Fall memory keeping?! I was totally inspired by the Falling Leaves paper, as well as the plaid patterns, and my own memories of quilting and sewing in the cooler months. I love that this fun geometric heart design has a cut file appearance, but is actually created from hand cutting!

Here's how to recreate it....

Start by preparing the layout base. I select pattern paper Falling Leaves ,

and layer it with an 11" x 11" white cardstock background.

Next, select your Spooky Boo pattern papers, and then trim at least five 3"x 3" squares. I chose papers Meow, Hocus Pocus, Hey Pumpkin & Falling Leaves for my layout.

Trim each 3 inch square into equal triangle quarters by cutting diagonally.

Take the triangles and arrange them into a geometric heart design. Play around with the patterns & design, and once happy glue into place.

Prepare your photograph. I use a layer of vintage book paper, and those super cute pumpkins from the Printed Cardstock Shapes pack. These pumpkins are actually Jack-o-Lanterns with spooky faces, so I strategically covered them with the sentiment and blooms. Perfect!

Adhere your photograph to the geometric heart.

Embellish around the photo with more Printed Cardstock Shapes, as well as that gorgeous Wood Sticker from the Jen Hadfield Patio Party collection. The inclusion of the wooden embellishment really adds to the warm, outdoorsy, Fall feel of the layout.

Add the layout title and subtitle, with the Patio Party Thickers. Again, the wooden appearance really emphasises the Fall look.

I even add a few of the laurel leaves from the Patio Party Thickers into my photo cluster.

So simple, and yet, oh so beauti-Fall!

In keeping with the quilted look, I also embellish with buttons and sequins from my sewing box. Cute!

I add the gold stars from the Printed Cardstock Shapes pack, as well as a few tiny butterflies which I fussy cut from the barcode trim on the bottom of the Falling Leaves pattern paper.

For final touches, I use my WeRMemoryKeepers Typewriter to add a little journaling beneath my photograph.

Voila!

A lovely seasonal page that's super easy to recreate! Love it!

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with the beautiful Pebbles products!

Thanks so much for visiting today,

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Pebbles Supplies Featured

Spooky Boo collection:

733897 Meow

733901 Hocus Pocus

733904 Hey Pumpkin

733905 Falling Leaves

733908 Printed Cardstock Shapes

Patio Party collection:

733778 Wood Stickers

733777 Patio Party Thickers

Other Supplies:

71259 American Crafts Textured 12 x 12 White Cardstock

340261 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Runner & Refill

WeRMemoryKeepers Typewriter

Pebbles: A Boo-tiful Halloween Gift Tutorial

Hi Friends!

My turn to share a lil Pebbles love

& today I am sharing a super sweet Halloween decor item that makes for a spook-tacular gift!

I LOVE Halloween,

& the new Spooky Boo collection is just perfect for Halloween cards,

decor & memory keeping!

Here's the gift I'm sharing today.....

Trick or Treat!!!

How fun is this?!!

Not everyone in my neighborhood celebrates this holiday, so to let Trick Or Treaters know if it's ok to visit, we all hang a wreath, banner or decorative item on our front doors.

I thought this cute door hanger would be a perfect gift for our new neighbors across the street.

I hope they like it!

Here's how to make one of your own....

Start by trimming a sheet of chipboard into a 5" wide triangle with an 8" point. Cover both sides with your fave papers from the Spooky Boo collection.

I chose the reverse side of HOCUS POCUS for the front side, and SWEET TOOTH for the back.

Use your We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile, or similar tool, to punch holes in the top corners of the triangle.

To add that 'Halloween' feel, (& hide those ugly chipboard edges) apply METALLIC CREAM CHALK in black to the edges of the triangle.

Insert burlap ribbon into the holes, tying it off with knots to create the 'handle'. I use burlap as it's quite sturdy and won't perish easily!

Use 1"wide black ribbon to create the fancy concertina trim at the top of the triangle.

Kinda looks like a carrot as this stage, LOL!

However, once we start embellishing the triangle you'll barely see that orange base!

Embellish with faux spiders web (stretched cotton wool), and one of the smaller WALL BATS in the center of the triangle.

Next, foam mount PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES on top of one another to create a focal point. I love the framed witch silhouette supported by the little bat ephemera, but there are tons of options in the PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES pack to choose from!

Here's a closer look for you.....

Lookin' boo-tiful already! But it really needs more.......

For my gift, the 'Trick Or Treat' sentiment is a perfect adornment to the top of my decorative door hanger, but again many of the PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES or 6" x 12" ACCENT STICKERS would work for personalizing your decor!

I also tuck a few PRINTED CARDSTOCK SHAPES into the top of the focal point. Now it's starting to look super spooky!!!

Add more ribbon & trim to the 'handle', as well as a length of ribbon at the triangle point. Adorn the ribbon with more cobwebs, and for finishing touches

attach those fabulously freaky WALL SPIDERS.