Silly Mummy Treat Box

As promised, here is the companion project for my 'Silly Mummy' card because life is scary without chocolate! Wouldn't this make a great classroom treat bag? Or a Halloween party treat bag? It is so versatile and can easily be adapted to any occasion! My treat box is in fact adapted from a version that was introduced to Stampin' Up! demonstrators at a recent regional event.

 To create the box, use 2-7/8" x 6-3/4" cardstock; score horizontally at 2" and 4-3/4"; score vertically at 1/2" and 2-3/8". Crease the score lines using the Bone Folder. Where the score lines meet, create a "V"-shaped notch to facilitate folding and assembly. Die cut two tags in matching cardstock using the Two Tags Bigz Die and adhere them around the assembled box and decorate as desired! I stamped the sentiment and hand cut a banner and then adhered the banner to a toothpick. EZ Peasy!

Be warned though, choose another treat to put in your treat box. Mine is filled with white chocolate candy corn M&M's. They were chosen for their bright colors and I thought that they did not sound appetizing at all...sadly I was proven wrong. They are rediculously yummy and I would not reccomend bringing them into your home!!!

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: Googly Ghouls (128063), Spooky Bingo Bits (123946)

Paper: Elegant Eggplant (105126), Whisper White (100730) Cardstock; Color Collection 2011-2013 Designer Series Paper Stacks (122384)

Ink: Elegant Eggplant (126969) Classic Stampin' Pads

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Two Tags Bigz Die (115954), Delicate Doiles Sizzlits L (126999), 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Embellishments: Googlies Adhesive Backed Googly Eyes (127539), 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Pumpkin Pie, 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, 4" x 6" Cellophane Bag (102757)

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Silly Mummy!

This little guy thinks he's scary...shhh, don't tell him he's just too cute! 

I'm not really a 'cutsie' kinda girl but I fell in love with this stamp set the moment I saw it and when I saw the colors for this week's Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge, I knew it was time to break this set out! To keep life interesting, I decided to stretch myself a bit and combine this challenge with the sketch over at Mojo Monday.

I must admit that with so many layers, this sketch really takes me out of my design comfort zone. It can be overwhelming to build mentally so as I worked I took each layer down just a notch to keep all of them together from being overwhelming to me.

 EZ Design Ideas:

• Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade, and Pumpkin Pie...strong colors indeed, all three! One way to balance these colors is with porportion. Give the most nuetral color the largest visual space. Two thirds Lucky Limeade to one third Elegant Eggplant and then the same porportion ratio between Elegant Eggplant and Pumpkin Pie

• Keep the patterns small or neutral. I purposely chose a quiet Elegant Eggplant pattern paper with just a hint of a contrasting pattern in Pumpkin Pie. I toned down the background by choosing a tone-on-tone stamp rather than a patterned paper
• Use texture rather than pattern to add additional visual interest without overpowering the eye...some paper piercing and a bit of embossing do the trick nicely!

I hope you have enjoyed my little mummy and please check back tomorrow to see his 3-D companion!

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: Googly Ghouls (128063), Spooky Bingo Bits (123946), Distressed Dots (122815) Wood Mount

Paper: Lucky Limeade (122926), Elegant Eggplant (105126), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Whisper White (100730) Cardstock; Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks in Brights (117155) and Regals (117154)

Ink: Lucky Limeade (126984), Elegant Eggplant (126969) Classic Stampin' Pads

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Spider Web Embossing Folder (120889), Prfect Pennants Bigz L Die (123126), Circles # 2 Originals Die (114526),  Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893), Essentials Paper Piercing Pack (126187), Paper Piercing Tool (126189), Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199)

Embellishments: Googlies Adhesive Backed Googly Eyes (127539)

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Fab Friday Fall Gratitude

Happy Friday Everyone! I discovered a fun sketch over at Fab Friday. They have just set up shop so please pop on over to check out the wonderful designs by a very talented team!

EZ Design Ideas:

•  Pairing coordinating Designer Papers takes all the guesswork out of design for you

 

• Duplicating an image in multiple colors makes for a quick visual impact
• When grouping items, choose three rather than two or four for a better impact
• After your layout is complete, take one item away (just like you do for your jewelry) to keep the design simple

I hope you have a wonderful Friday!

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: One in a Million (126382), Gently Falling (123804)

Paper: More Mustard (100946), Very Vanilla (101650) Cardstock; Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper Stack (126895)

Ink: More Mustard (126964), Raspberry Ripple (126859), Cajun Craze (126965) Classic Stampin' Pads

Tools: None

Embellishments: Linen Thread (104119), Naturals Designer Buttons (127554)

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Pearly Papillon

Happy Labor Day! I hope you have been able to carve out some creative time on this long holiday weekend in between BBQ's and family events! My husband and I took some time yesterday for a long drive topped off by dinner 'a la fresca' with live music and a gentle sea breeze...heaven!!

Today I am back in my stamping room with a project inspired by fellow Pals Naki and Nina's Double Dare Challenge #3. This week the Double Dare Challenge was to create a project using butterflies and Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Series Paper. Hmmm, that is an interesting combination!

EZ Design Tips:

• Pair a vibrant pattern paper with muted colors to emphasize softness, in this case Basic Gray and just a touch of More Mustard
• The romantic Flowering Flourishes stamp set adds even more softness to the design

• A butterfly stamped with Papillon Potpourri and punched with the matching Elegant Butterfly Punch and popped up with a dimensional adds visual interest 
• Basic Pearls add the finishing layer of softness

I just love the Flexibilities of Stampin' Up!'s designs in that I was able to take a pattern paper that one would normally associate with Halloween and make it soft and romantic.  

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: Flowering Flourishes (126367), Papillon Potpourri (123759)

Paper: Basic Gray (121045), More Mustard (100946), Very Vanilla (101650) Cardstock; Howlstooth and Scaringbone (126906), Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (117154)

Ink: Basic Gray (126981), More Mustard (126964), Pumpkin Pie (126945) Classic Stampin' Pad

Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526)

Embellishments: Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), 1/2" More Mustard Scallop Dots Ribbon (124140)

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A Little Bit of Good - Freshly Made Sketches #50

The group over at Freshly Made Sketches does a wonderful job coming up with clean and simple designs and this week's sketch by Lesley Croghan is no exception!

EZ Design Ideas:

• I chose richer colors and mixed patterns up for a deeper, but still cheerful combination to reflect the change in seasons
• The cute little flower was punched out three times and layered with a dimensional between each flower with the petals offset just a bit to create depth and interest

• The twine wrapped in the center of the flower coordinates with a simple bow across the bottom of the sentiment layer and gives the layout a bit of 'jazz'

Stampin Supplies:

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness (121970)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650) Cardstock; Orchard Harvest (126895), International Bazaar (126920) Designer Series Paper

Ink: Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad (126986)

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Blossom Party Originals Die (115971)

Embellishments:  Linen Thread (104199), Naturals Designer Buttons (127554)

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