Even More Haunted

We have posted a lot of Haunted projects recently, but if you're looking for even more ideas, check out Maren Benedict's blog. She is posting Haunted projects all week long (I'm really trying not to make a "so fun, it's scary" comment). This is just one example, but the two from yesterday were darling as well. I can't wait to see what else she comes up with!

Rub-ons and Candles

Here is a super fun idea I would love to take credit for. But actually, my little sister had the idea to try rub-ons on candles. They work amazingly. My tip is just to start at one end and go all the way to the other. Don't start in the middle and work out because it's a little tricky to hold the rub-on onto the candle since it has to curve. If you start on one end, you only have to hold down that part until you see the color change letting you know it's adhered to the candle.

Just a note. We also tried rubbing them onto our little pumpkins. Rub-ons don't like to stick to pumpkins! So, don't waste your time or your rub-ons with that. We have plans to try painting the pumpkins or coating with a clear coat and seeing if that works. We also have plans to try rubbing them onto glasses for a Halloween party. Before I decorate all my glasses though, I want to make sure they will eventually wash off!

A Treat and A Trick

Congratulations Scrapmomof2, send us your address and we'll send you a treat.

Now, for a slick trick. Jenni Bowlin sent us this fabulous project using our Haunted Diecuts and matching Blackboard. I think these would be perfect for party favors, stuck in cupcakes. Hmmmmm, did I just mention cupcakes?

Goodbye little Pound, Hello Design Team!

I have lost one more pound, how did you do?

On another note, my design team has been posting some AWESOME stuff lately and I wanted to share!
From Debbie Olson, some cute birthday cards. The dump truck lifts up to reveal the message underneath! She has lots more fabulous ideas on her blog!

Over in Holland, Natasha has been creating super fun Blackboard boxes! Open this one up to find a scary surprise!



I always love Danielle's layouts. Her style is so clean and simple, yet always fresh!

Even while pregnant and completely sick, Leah has created some really beautiful projects. This one is my favorite of her recent work. She has a fun online tutorial for a similar layout on her blog.

Maren creates more cards than anyone I know. Look for a bunch of her work in Stamp It Cards volume 3 (by Paper Crafts). It comes out in February.

Yukari has such a fun, free-spirited style. I saw this first on Two Peas and I knew it was her work, just from the style! I have no idea what she talks about on her blog (it's in Japanese), but the layouts are inspiring!!

Costumes for Candles

I decided to dress up my candles for Halloween. This is a horrible photo, but really cute project! And, it can be completed in about 5 minutes!!

1. Cut strips of patterned paper. I used our Haunted Collection: Gothic and Macabre. My strips are 2.5 inches wide, but you may want to change that depending on the size of your candles. Then wrap the paper around the candles and adhere.
2. Cover your blackboard elements from the Haunted Blackboard Shapes with their matching adhesive die-cuts and adhere to paper.
3. Tie matching Haunted ribbon around candle holder.
4. Watch your kids get really excited because now they know for sure that Halloween is getting close!

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PS: You can complete today's and yesterday's projects with the same set of Haunted Blackboard and Die-cuts.

Spooktacular!

This is such a fun and easy project! They showed it on air when I was on Studio 5 (KSL's local daytime show). If you would like to make one for yourself, or something similar, here's what to do.

1. The frame was purchased at my local craft store for $14.00. It's actually not a frame, it was a blank, metal sign. So, I simply covered over the flat metal center with paper, using a tape runner to adhere it in place.
2. Then I wrapped our Vintage Mix Blackboard with yellow thread. This is the most difficult and time consuming part of the project (it took about 15 minutes and my 11 year old could have done it just as fast). Here are my tips: use a glue dot to stick your thread to the back of the blackboard letter. For letters with holes (O, P, A) use a needle to help you wind the thread through the holes. Finish off by sticking a second glue dot down over the thread, then stick in place (no more adhesive is necessary..... the glue dots will do the trick).
3. Cover over your Haunted Blackboard shapes with their matching die-cut stickers and adhere as shown.
4. You're done! If you want me to make this harder with lots more steps and complicated instructions, I can, but I really don't think it's necessary.

Scrapfest!

I have been soooooo busy the last couple of weeks preparing for Scrapfest. If you are going to be there, stop by and visit us at our make and take booth where you can make a Mr. Campy or Jack's World project....... with Blackboard!! If you're not going to be there, enjoy these instructions to one of the classes we are teaching (it's even cuter with photos). (Click on the images to view them bigger.)