Spooky!!! Halloween card (Stamp Camp North Cards To Go)

Halloween kicks off my absolute favorite time of the year . . . to me it marks the beginning of the fall/winter holiday season.  And to celebrate this fun holiday (or howladay?), I’m bringing you a fun, no-stamping Halloween card.  This was my card design for Stamp Camp North card kits to go earlier this month.  Click on any image for a closer look.

Materials

Paper

·   Black card stock: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”; 4-1/4” x 3”

·   Basic Gray card stock: 4-7/8” x 3-5/8”; 4-3/8” x 3-1/8”

·   Blackberry Bliss card stock: 4-3/4” x 3-1/2”

·   Magic in this Night DSP: 2-3/4” x 1-1/4” (3 pcs in 3 different patterns)

·   White card stock: about 3-1/2” x 2” for label die

·   Black Glitter Paper: about 3-1/2” x 2” for bats

Inside

·   Basic Gray card stock: 5-3/16” x 3-15/16”

·   White card stock: 5” x 3-3/4”

·   Black card stock: Scraps for small bats

Other Stuff

·       Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad

·       Stampin’ Sponge

·       Halloween Magic Dies

·       Black/Silver Glitter Stickers by Starform

Sentiments generated from my computer using Blackadder ITC font.

Assembly

1.     Adhere card stock to card front in following order (starting from bottom):

• a.     4-7/8” x 3-5/8” Basic Gray card stock
• b.     Blackberry Bliss card stock
• c.     4-3/8” x 3-1/8” Basic Gray card stock
• d.     4-1/4” x 3” Black card stock.
• e.     DSP rectangles.  Tip: Adhere two outside rectangles first.  This makes it easier to line up and center the third rectangle.

2.     Stamp or print sentiment on White card stock.  Cut out with Halloween Magic die.  Use Stampin’ sponge to apply Basic Gray ink around outside edges.  Adhere label to card front.

3.     Cut bats from Black Glitter paper with Halloween Magic dies.  Adhere to card front as shown with Liquid Glue or Glue Dots.

4.     Adhere self-adhesive glitter stickers where

Inside:  Adhere 5-3/16” x 3-15/16” Basic Gray card stock to inside of card.  Stamp or print sentiment on 5” x 3-3/4” white card stock; sponge Basic Gray ink around edges; adhere over Basic Gray.  Use Halloween Magic die to cut small bats from Black card stock.  Use Liquid Glue or Glue Dots to adhere as shown.

Happy Halloween!

Cathy  ;D

 

Autumn Greetings Slimline Card

This is my card from Rose Hill Stamp Camp September Card Kits To Go.  We decided to try a pack of slimline cards since they're enjoying a resurge of popularity these days.

Click on photo for closer look.

Slimline cards are basically just long cards (8-1/2" x 3-1/2") that fit into #9 business size envelopes (some people make them a little larger to fit #10 size envelopes).  I can see advantages and disadvantages to making these types of cards.  On the pro side, you can fit checks, dollar bills or long gift certificates inside without having to fold them; on the con side, they use a lot more card stock to make than the standard A2 (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") size cards.

Materials

Paper:

* Cajun Craze card stock (8-1/2” x 7”, scored at 3-1/2”)
* Early Espresso card stock (8-1/4” x 3-1/4”; 6-1/4” x 2-1/4”, 5-1/2” x 1-1/4”)
* Bumblebee card stock (8-1/4” x 3” – compressed to 8” x 3” with crimper)
* Plaid Tidings 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (“DSP”) (6” x 2”)**
* White card stock (5-1/2” x 1” for sentiment; 8-1/4” x 3-1/4” for inside)
* Scraps of card stock for leaves: Bumblebee, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow; Old Olive for acorn

Other:
* Paper Crimper*
* Lovely Labels Pick-a-Punch (edges of sentiment)**
* Stitched Leaves Dies**
* Autumn Punch Pack (larger leaves/acorns for inside)
* Season Punch Pack (small leaves)*
* Homemade Shimmer Mist for leaves***

* Retired Stampin’ Up! products.  You should be able to find paper crimpers in your local craft store.

** August-December 2020 SU Mini Catalog

*** Homemade Shimmer Mist is made by combining water (or alcohol for quicker drying) and Artist's Loft Iridescent Medium.  You also can add other shimmery liquids (i.e., All-Purpose Ink by Tsukineko Co., Ltd.) to give your shimmer mist gold or silvery tones.  To add a hint of color, add a few drops of refill ink.

Assembly (NOTE:  Nothing on my sample card was popped up, but you’re certainly welcome to add your own foam dots or foam tape if you want to pop up sentiment and/or leaves.)

1.       Adhere 8-1/4” x 3-1/4” Early Espresso card stock to card front.

2.       Adhere crimped Bumblebee card stock over Early Espresso.  (NOTE:  If you are using a tape runner, use a light touch to avoid flattening out the crimping.)

3.       Adhere DSP to 6-1/4” x 2-1/4” Early Espresso card stock.  Adhere card stock to card front as shown.

4.       Adhere sentiment to 5-1/2” x 1-1/4” Early Espresso card stock.  Adhere card stock to card front as shown.

5.       Adhere three larger glittery leaves to card front as shown (suggest using liquid glue or glue dots).

6.       8-1/4” x 3-1/4” white card stock is for inside of card.  Optional: Add a random scattering of small punched leaves to inside of card.

I hope you enjoy this fun fall design!

Cathy  ;D