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Stack em up!

Once again, I found a fun idea on Pinterest and thought I might be able to translate the idea into an all paper project with a few adaptations. 

Of course, it's not perfect, but I do like the results...

I used files from Simply Crafty SVGs to create my stack.... Let's start at the top and work our way down.

The Witch's Cauldron is at the top. I used just the cauldron and not the base.  I added a string of fairy lights and some tulle for a little more interest.  The panels on the cauldron are embossed with an old embossing folder from Provo Craft and "wiped" with some gold ink.  The base is about 4.t inches in diameter.  





The middle layer is the Birthday Cake file -- I altered the lid and added inked strips of paper to "mummify" the box.  You can't open the box -- A couple of buttons from the button jar  to finish it off.  This box is about 5.5 inches in diameter.  

I used the same file for the Frankie box.  No altering other than adding the eyes, bolts and drawing the mouth on.  The files are resized so the base is nearly 5.8" in diameter.  

The Display Stand SVG file has been resized and is larger than the original file.  It is 6" in diameter.  I cut a couple of extra layers for added strength.  I altered the side panel using a half circle.  You do need to alter the side tab as it will show if you don't.  
This piece is inked with white and would look cool with some purple mica or pearl ex rubbed on it.  

The legs are from the Elf Pants Box that was released a couple of months ago.  I didn't alter them.  However, for a future iteration of this project, I would use foam core for added strength on the inside of the legs and lengthen them about 1.5 inches. And add a box that would hold the legs to the underside of the display layer for added stability.  




The shoes are fun... I used the 3D Witch Bot Lantern SVG file -  they are sized down a bit and the front panel is doubled and inked heavily along the cut line (the designer paper is my own design).  Add additional embellishments as desired.  For best results, weight the shoes using some floral gems or rocks.  Add a piece of floral foam that fits snugly into the shoe.  Create a depression and glue the legs into the shoes let that glue dry.  Make sure that both legs are at the same height.  Glue the legs to the bottom of the display table.  Once things have dried, you can stack the boxes and cauldron and enjoy your project.  

2024 - 3 Fall Tags Reveal #3

Tag 3 is a grouping of  tags.  

I used several ideas to create this project.  The puzzle pieces were generated in SCAL using the Puzzle Generator under the effects tab.  I had a few digital vintage dictionary pages in my stash that I chose from to use as a background image for the puzzle pieces.  Once that was printed and cut, the interior pieces were used for these tags. 


They were inked for a little more texture.  The flowers were files found in the SCAL library (Sandra Createinspain's collection from the old eShape store).  I cut the larger flowers in Kraft and the smaller flowers using watercolor paper.  The glossy accents "burped" on the flower centers -- I decided to let them just be to add a little more quirkiness to each of the tags.  

If desired, once you're inked the puzzle pieces, add a small eyelet to the tag to allow for your hanging string.  For a little more interest and texture you could also emboss the puzzle pieces and don't forget to add a little twine for more interest as well.  

2024- 3 Fall Tags Reveal #2

I decided to keep things pretty simple this year.  No lights, sound and not lots of movement.  Time for crafting is limited and only a minutes and rarely more than an hour at a time.  

I used shapes from the library  for the tag base and added pieces.  Ribbon, a small strip of mesh and a stamp from my stash were also used to make this tag. 

The tag started out in white paper and I used Ohuhu markers to add the color.  A white paint pen adds the details to the pumpkin ovals that have been colored using the markers. Additional ink was added to edges and to create texture and detail on the tag.  

Bearly Art Precision glue was used to adhere the pieces together.  

2024 - 3 Fall Tags Challenge - #1

I've been looking forward to creating some tags again.  The example below was inspired by a Pinterest find -- 

what I used:
Kraft card stock (base and lace)
The tag shape was designed in SCAL 6
Lace is a design from Designs by Miss Mandee
pumpkin png is from Polkadoodles' Autumn Bundle
decorative paper is a buy from Etsy - HappyFoxSupply shop
fonts were from Creative Fabrica
Distress inks
emory board
twine
Nuvo Drops

While setting up this tag, I decided to use P2C on the tag instead of the foil quill and also printed the rectangle and pumpkin.  Make your print following the directions given in your software program.  Cut all shapes using the software directions for best results.  

I did cut two tag shapes, glued them back to back for more stability.  Humidity was up a bit and so I didn't get an absolutely clean cut -- however, adding some additional distress along the edges helped with that a bit on both the tag and lace.  Adding inking and swiping the mini pads across the face of both the tag and lace.

Ink the edge of the decorative paper rectangle.  Attach the lace to the bottom edge of the decorative paper piece.  Adhere to the tag.  Add some twine and pop up the pumpkin placing as desired on the tag. Add a twine hanger to finish.   

Fall pumpkin

This was a fun project to work with and it's my own design!  I used an oval from the SCAL Library as a starting point and went from there.  Playing with nodes can be relaxing or just plain frustrating.  Yes, there were a few of those moments during the early part of the process.  

The leaf is a shadow of a png image and filled with a pattern. The veins were dry embossed from the back side of the printed leaf, then lightly sanded to distress and show a little lighter paper.  

The stem was also designed in SCAL using basic shapes.  

I love that this is dimensional and stands on it's own.  From a slight distance this looks like it is made from wood.  

You'll need:
Electronic die cutting machine and associated software
(3) 12 x 12 cardstock (orange) 
(1) scrap of dark green or brown for stem
(1) 6 x 6 cardstock or sketch paper
Printer
Digital paper
Embossing tool and mat (for leaf)
Embossing folder and Big Kick/Big Shot (for stem)
Glue (Bearly Art)
Hot glue gun
ink and blender tool (pumpkin toned)
Assorted items for embellishment