I love all the possibilities for creating fun projects especially when Stampin’ Up! provides some great inspiration with the pre-cut coffin boxes. Just by themselves, they are cute! I experimented with techniques when I made several to give away to my customers during my last workshop (more details below) and then decided to create a spooky glam wreath for Halloween! I used the BAT Punch which is retired from last year as an homage to my customers who ask that I incorporate old and new SU products to inspire and demonstrate how versatile your crafting investments really are! So don’t tarry….load up on these great products now for this year…or be ready for next year!
Please check out the Video Tutorial taped while I was putting this project together. I had an idea in my “mind’s eye” but wasn’t totally sure how I was going to pull it together. I didn’t want to create a wreath of entire coffins because I wanted the wreath to have more visual interest. I was also limited to use the products I had at hand.
I wanted a glam look and choose to use BLACK card stock and the MERCURY GLASS DESIGNER ACETATE for a black and silver look. I added GOOGLY EYES as whimsy and used my bat punch from last season to cut silver foil and silver glimmer pieces. Lastly, the 3/8″ GLITTERED ORGANDY RIBBON adds sparkle and sophistication!
Decorating Techniques
Before assembling the coffin boxes; I used a different embossing medium to stencil the filigree pattern mask from the BASIC PATTERN DECORATIVE MASKS on the lid with:
- Gold DELICATA Ink applied with a sponge dauber
- Silver Embossing paste applied with a palette knife
- White Embossing Paste applied with a palette knife then distressed with a sponge dauber using Memento Black Ink
My video tutorial provides all the details from decorating, assembly, and embellishment.
Featured Products
Price: $7.00 What better Halloween gift box than a coffin box? Black cardstock coffin boxes with lids, just right for Halloween treat giving.
*12 boxes and 12 lids
* Food safe
150697 Price: $6.00 Create textured backgrounds in four styles. Use with Embossing Paste and Palette Knives or Classic Stampin’ Ink. * 4 masks: 1 each of 4 designs * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
146956 Price: $6.00 Turn stamped images into glossy raised designs. * 1/2 oz (14 g)
150441 Price: $11.50 Mercury Glass Designer Acetate features a faux mercury glass finish on acetate sheets. * 4 sheets: 2 each of 2 designs * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Product color: silver
138292 Price: $23.00 Crafting without punches? Inconceivable! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. Our punches are of high quality, affordable, and easy to use. The Banner Triple Punch gives you triple the banner options in one punch. You can make banners in three widths–1″, 1-1/2″, and 2″ (2.5 cm, 3.8 cm and 5.1 cm)–in any length. Just slide the paper in, punch, and get perfectly notched banners (or gift tags, bookmarks, belly bands) every time.
This sparkly black ribbon for Halloween or sophisticated projects.
* Black * 10 yards (9.1 cm)
Price: $5.00 Make your own foil accents. Cut with punches or Big Shot. Foil on one side. * 2 sheets * Silver * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5) * Acid free
146960 Price: $5.00 Without a glimmer of a doubt, a must-have for your festive projects. These sheets are so thin that they can also be used with the Big Shot. * 2 glittered sheets * 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
150453 Price: $6.00
Add life to stamped images with these fun Assorted Googly Eyes. Use with your choice of adhesive for all your googly eye craft needs. * 100 pieces in 4 colors: Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, white * 2 sizes: 1/8″ (3.2 mm) and 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
Utilize embellishments and stamps from the Monster Bash Suite!
Purchase the suite with great embellishments when you order the complete SUITE!
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Price: $89.50
The Monster Bash Suite Bundle gives you a coordinating selection of products with one simple purchase. It includes the stamp set and tool bundle at 10% off plus one each of the other items listed.
The Monster Bash Suite Bundle includes
* Spooktacular Bash Cling Stamp Set (10% off)
* Ornate Frames Dies (10% off)
* Monster Bash Designer Series Paper
* Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder
* Basic Black 3/8″ (1 cm) Scalloped Edge Ribbon
* Monster Bash Enamel Shapes
* Coffin Treat Boxes