Witches Brew Halloween Card

I created this interactive Halloween card featuring the Merry Cafe stamp set for my nephew. I thought he would find it humorous that the coffee cup was filled with bats instead of coffee.

Pull the heart tab on the coffee cup lid to reveal the cup's contents.

I'm sure you are thinking how did you make the cup narrow enough and short enough to fit inside the regular cup, be removable, and not interfere with the adhesive foam strips. I used the largest coffee cup framelit from the Coffee Cups Framelits set.. I cut 1 large cup from Very Vanilla cardstock. Then I placed the cup back onto the Big Shot Platform but a little to the right and a little upwards to die cut a smaller, narrower cup. I only cut part of the cup the second time. This is also called partial die cutting.

Partially die cutting the cup insert took a few tries, so once I got the size I was satisfied with, I made a template. That way next time I can go right to my template and know exactly where to cut.

After I attached the insert to the lid, I bent the bottom of the lid upwards to form a lip to catch the outer cup on.

I used the same layout and similar measurements to make a second Halloween card for my niece.

I love the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper, especially the witch's hat and mosaic shaped patterns!

I wrote down my measurements. However, I made this card awhile ago and cannot find them. I have already mailed the card and cannot remeasure. I will keep looking for my notes and update if I locate them.

How have you used the Merry Cafe and Spooky Night Designer Series Paper? I would love to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Alternative Project #1

The first alternative project I created is a birthday card for my friends and family with summer birthdays. I used a few stamp sets to create this project - Jar of Love, Labeler Alphabet, and What a Gem.

I love how these gems seem to spill right out of the jar! I used Real Red, Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy, Dapper Denim, and Elegant Eggplant to resemble rubies, topaz, emeralds, diamonds, and amethysts. Tempting Turquoise would also be a gorgeous addition!

I originally intended for this to be a birthday card. However, I really think this could be a thank you card. Change the inside sentiment to one from One Big Meaning, Flourishing Phrases, or Thankful Thoughts. You could even create a set of both birthday and thank you cards to give as a gift!

What other alternative projects have you made with this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

It’s Your Day to Sparkle Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Jar of Love Labeler Alphabet
Paper	Dapper Denim Whisper White Crumb Cake
Ink	Basic Black Archival Real Red Crushed Curry Emerald Envy Elegant Eggplant Dapper Denim Smoky Slate
Embellishments	Basic Black Baker’s Twine Clear Wink of Stella Moroccan Nights Washi Tape
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Acrylic Blocks A, B, and D Blender Pens
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