Summer Torture

Well it's not supposed to be SUMMER but it certainly feels like if here is SWFLA!!   90+ degrees in November with no relief in sight.  
This is TORTURE!  May as well post a summer project since it may as well be SUMMER - ARGH!!!

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Fancy Favor Halloween Treat Box

One more Fancy Favors Box Halloween door prize.

all supplies are SU! 

  

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Fancy Favor Spider Box

If the Bigz Box #2 is my favorite SU! box then the Fancy Favor box runs a close second.  This was one of the door prizes at my 2011 Halloween stamping party.  This is the first year in 10 that I haven't had a Halloween party...I'm getting a little sad :(. 

all supplies are SU!

  

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2012 Halloween Party Door Prizes

These are some pics of the door prizes I gave away a couple of years ago at one of my annual (until this year) Halloween stamping parties.  
                 

All supplies are SU! except for the mason jar and picture frame,  The image in the picture frame is from SU! My Digital Studio.  I can't take credit for the captured ghosts in the jar idea, I think I saw the idea on Pinterest...?

  

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BOO Box #2

I think the SU! Bigz Box #2 is my all-time favorite Sizzix box, I've used it for so many door prizes over the past few years.  

all supplies are SU!

  

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Cozy Christmas Ferrero Favor

Here's a sweet little Christmas favor for your co-workers, neighbors, family, friends...anyone who likes chocolate OR snowmen :o) 

 

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Cozy Back

Ink: Memento Black

Paper: Christmas Sweater, Cherry, Shimmer Sugar, Sugar
Dies: Cozy Back, Snowflake Trio, NOEL

Schtuff: Copic Markers, Ferrero Chocolates, Clear Window Sheets

  

Halloween Labels Pillow Box Favor

I used the Mysterious Manor patterned paper and cut out each of the newspaper ads then glued them onto the pillow box.  Stamped it with spiders and webs and splotches (oh my), then sponged on my "go to" aging ink - Squash and a little Nutmeg too.  Tied it up with some toffee twine and it's ready for Halloween!

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Wicked Web

Ink: Squash, Nutmeg, Memento Cocoa, Stazon Black

Paper: Kraft, Mysterious Manor
Dies: Pillow Box

Schtuff: Toffee Bakers Twine

mysterious manor 6x6 patterned paper

  

Halloween Shadow Box Frame

My peeps got to make this spooktacular Halloween shadow box frame along with a vintage label pillow box favor (posting tomorrow).  We had so much fun, lots of giggles were definitely going around...thanks to everyone for being so into the spirit of things - spirit get it?!  
The spooky sweet "bottle" is the a muse studio ticket stub die just cut a little past the perforation line.  I came up with the idea while in search for what I could use to make an apothecary bottle....Eeeeeeheeehehee!    

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Peculiar Potions, Carve On, In the Shadows, Wicked Web, That's the Ticket

Ink: Black

Paper: Mysterious Manor, Grape, Lime, Seattle, Marigold, Seattle Pinstripe

Dies: Peculiar Potions, EEK

Schtuff: Star Straws, Lime Crepe Paper, Onyx Brads, Onyx Pearls, Vanilla Twine, (frame from big box store)

  

Halloween Mummy Popcorn Favor

To make my yummy mummy I used vanilla crepe paper and wrapped it around the popcorn bag several times and taped it in back.  Then I just sponged on a little Squash ink to age him...can't have a clean mummy that's for sure.  Then just punch a couple of circle for his eyes and add the eek die cut.  Oh I also added a little white to his eyes so he looked frightened of what appears to be my...watermark? 

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Ink: Squash

Dies: EEK, Circles

Schtuff: White Gel Pen, Sponge, microwave popcorn pack

  

Ghostly Baker's Cording Halloween Favor

Everyone received this party favor at my Customer Appreciation Halloween Party a couple of weeks ago.  It's a CASE from the a muse studio 2014 holiday catalog and I filled it with 3 yards of the new Halloween Baker's Cording and chocolate too of course!  Thanks again to everyone and all my fellow Halloweeners...you all are just the best!

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Ghostly Greetings

Ink: Stazon Black

Paper: Mysterious Manor, Orange, Sugar
Dies: Ghostly Greetings, Circles

Schtuff: Halloween Baker's Cording, Kraft Treat Bags

  

Bottoms Up Halloween Treat

Looks like this skeleton has kicked up his heels a little too exuberantly and has fallen to pieces over his Halloween treat!  

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Kick up your Heals, Ghostly Greetings

Ink: Stazon Black

Paper: Lime, Onyx Polka Dot, Sugar
Schtuff: Red Sticky Tape, Lime Glitter, 3x5.5 Cello Bag, Black Jelly Beans
   

  

Candy Corn Tutorial

Halloween gifts for stampers - I wrapped up a bottle of a muse Splash and put it in a pumpkin votive with some real candy corns to go with my custom made candy corn tag. :o)  Congratulations to Lacey who won this as one of the door prizes at my Customer Appreciation Halloween Party!
Quick Candy Corn Tutorial:
cut...
1 large orange circle
1 medium yellow circle 
1 small white circle
Glue circles on top of each other then cut the circle in half, then cut those pieces in half, then cut those pieces in half
Use scissors or corner rounder to round the points and viola - quick candy corns!

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Paper: Papaya, Melon, Sugar

Dies: Circles, EEK

Schtuff: Onyx Bakers Twine, Orange Satin Ribbon

  

Peculiar Halloween Treat

It's really hard to photograph cellophane bags...sorry for the glare!  Anyway here is another Halloween favor/treat to share with you.  I got the skull and tombstone lollies at the $Tree.

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Peculiar Potions

Ink: Versamark, Memento Black

Paper: Onyx, Violeta
Dies: Peculiar Potions, Grass (used the left over piece)

Schtuff: Onyx Bakers Twine, White Embossing Powder, Copic Marker, 3x5.5 Cello Bag, Lollies from $Tree
      

  

Halloween Straws

Fun little Halloween favor to give away some of our new black and white star straws.
Be sure to check out my blog daily this month...I'm posting a Halloween project every day until Halloween!  Better yet sign up to receive updates via email (just enter your email address - see left margin).  No spam ever!

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Peculiar Potions, Wicked Web

Ink: Stazon Black

Paper: Orange, Seattle
Dies: Peculiar Potions, Classic Tags set

Schtuff: onyx baker's twine, Onyx Diagonal Bags, B&W star straws, 1/8 hole punch,  1x8 cellophane treat bag 

  

Ghostie Witch Gift

Fellow Stampers Gifts ideas:
Here's an extra special way to wrap up a four pack of a muse's gorgeous blackberry shimmer card bases.  Not to mention a yard of our Silky Crush Ribbon.  Great to give as a gift to a fellow stamper, hostess or door prize winner this Halloween season.
Congratulations to Kyrie who won this gift at my Customer Appreciation Halloween Party!

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Ghostly Greetings, Birthday Balloons

Ink: Grape, Seattle, Memento Black

Paper: Blackberry Shimmer, Onyx, Sugar
Dies: Scallop Ovals, Ghostly Greetings
Schtuff: Star Straws, Vanilla Silky Crush Ribbon, Amethyst Crepe Paper, Copic Markers 

  

Shine Bright Pink Sapphire

I used the same technique for the pink sapphire in this door prize project as I did for this project except I used Bubblegum glitter.  Strangely enough the new a muse studio Hibiscus ink matches the glitter better than the Bubblegum ink. The box is simply a piece of sugar card stock cut 7x5.5 scored at 3" on all 4 sides and assembled...easy peasy.
I think every girl needs a bubblegum diamond :o). 

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Shine Bright, Mad for Plaid, Aren't You Sweet

Ink: Hibiscus, Stazon Black

Paper: Sugar, Onyx
Dies: Large Scallop Circles & Large Circles

Schtuff: Crystal Clear CS, Crystal Clear Glaze, 1/4" Super Stick Tape, Silver Glitter, Bubblegum Glitter (retired), Seattle Coording, Onyz Twine, 1/4" hole punch

  

  

Red, White & Sparkle!

Here's a cute little party favor for your 4th of July party and it even matches the patriotic cards I posted 2 days ago.  It holds a mini 3 Musketeers bar which is also matchy, matchy with its red, white and blue label.  Oh and if you didn't already know, that's a sparkler sticking out with the star on top.  Everyone at my Amuse Studio new catalog kick-off party received one of these as a thank you gift from me. :) Happy Independence Day a little early!

All products are Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Shine Bright, Grunged Sunray

Ink: Navy, Cherry

Paper: Cherry, Navy, Azul
Dies: Stars

Schtuff: Toffee Twine, Crystal Clear Sheet & Glaze, Silver Glitter, mini 3 Musketeers Bar

  

Gingham Flowers & Pot

Here's another retiring products project to share with you.  The Flowers 1 and Flowers 2 dies are going away soon, here is a little bright & cheery 3-D project using the Flowers 1 set.

Stamps: Springtime Day

Ink: Cocoa, French Roast
Dies: Flowers 1

Paper: Yellow Gingham, Fern, Sugar 

Schtuff: Lime Organdy Ribbon, French Roast Buttons, Doily.
    Clay Pot,White Sticks & Moss (Dollar Tree) 

  

Crazy for Crepe Paper Pillow Box Purse

This project came together because of odds and ends I had on my desk, sometimes it pays not to clean as I go (yeah, I'm OCD).  I had just finished a card with my hand twisted crepe paper flowers and I had a few left over.  I also had a couple Easter basket die cuts lying around.  So when I started playing with the new pillow box die I glanced down at my desk and all the pieces just came together like magic, I love when that happens which is actually quite rarely - lol.
I was also pleased to discover that our new pillow box is large enough to hold a gift card.  The purse coupled with either of my last two birthday card posts would make a sweet card & gift combo just by matching (or even not matching) the crepe paper and/or balloon colors.  I hope I've inspired you to make some of your own. :)
Tip: To give your handle more durability I left the Easter Basket in tact and adhered the bottom portion to the inside of the pillow box with just the handle portion sticking out.
PS - I'll post the card I mentioned with the hand twisted flowers in my next post. 

Paper: Onyx Polka Dot, Onyx 
Dies: Pillow Box, Easter Basket

Schtuff: Berry & Lime Crepe Paper, 4" Doily, Pearl