Here is a fun 3D – fancy fold BOX CARD for Halloween! The project features the SCARY CUTE Bundle (stamp set and dies) and LAYERING DIORAMA dies. Product information, a Project PDF, and a video tutorial are featured below.
Now making holiday cards often means digging into my crafting collection to find classic VINTAGE (a.k.a. retired) products from Stampin’ Up! that deserve more play! So be creative and allow the project to inspire you to use other products you have in your craft room.
FEATURED TECHNIQUE: Background ink blending
BONUS: Envelope Box Project Tutorial
Featured Project
I used SCARY SILHOUETTES dies for the haunted house, and fussy-cut stamped shapes for the front. VINTAGE items include the BEAUTIFUL TREES and INSPIRING CANOPY dies for the spooky tree and haunted “hilltop”. You may also recognize the vintage COBWEBS 3D Embossing Folder and BAT Punch.
This version features the vintage CUTEST HALLOWEEN stamp set for the pumpkin & skull using Fresh Freesia and Orchid Oasis inks.
BOX CARD Video Tutorial
2022 Halloween Box Card + BONUS Content PDF
Bonus content includes dimensions for the BOX ENVELOPE project
PDF includes directions and product information for HOW TO:
Create the Base
Create the Background
Create the Front
Create Design Elements
Assemble Inside Elements
BONUS – Bewitching Bundle Inspiration
BONUS – Box Envelope for 6”x6” Box Card dimensions
BEWITCHING INSPIRATION
Here is another HALLOWEEN version using the BEWITCHING BUNDLE with a piece of METALLIC MESH RIBBON. Change it up by using layering and DSP for the front.
Envelope Box Tutorial
Create a box envelope to fit your Halloween BOX CARD for gifting. Add a Scary Cute Mini-Pocket Tag to pull together a spooky ensemble that is sure to please!
I love creating fun tags for the holidays…here is a tag project perfect for Halloween! Create fun pocket tags using the MINI POCKET ENVELOPE DIES, BLACK & WHITE DESIGNS, and GINGHAM COTTAGE Designer Series Paper (DSP). The project also features the SCARY CUTE Bundle (stamp set and dies). Product information and a video tutorial are featured below.
Featured TECHNIQUE: Use a LABEL Punch to create a “tag topper” for the tags.
Featured Tags
Gingham Cottage and the Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper (DSP) is used to create the pocket with DIE cut-outs from the SCARY SILHOUETTES dies embellished with GLITTER WASHI TAPE and Gingham Ribbon.
Flip the Pocket Tags over and decorate (using both Memento Black Ink and White Embossing Powder) using sentiments from the SCARY CUTE stamp set.
These are the tags that show through the CUT OUT embellished with GLITTER WASHI TAPE
Flip the tags over to show the sentiments and figures from the SCARY CUTE stamp set stamped with Memento Black ink using a STAMPARATUS.
Using the SCARY SILHOUETTES dies create a vellum window to showcase the Frankenstein trick-or-treater…
Orange & Black — classic Halloween pairing using Basic Black cardstock and the Gingham Cottage DSP. The haunted house and bat cutouts are perfect, with a little GLITTER WASHI Tape for added sparkle.
Video Tutorial
Project Information
You will need a STAMPARATUS for stamping and a STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE for die cutting
Basic Black cardstock/DSP — featured below (5″x6″) to cut POCKET ENVELOPES using the DIEs
STICKY GRID – refer to the video tutorial — makes arranging DIES to create “cut outs” easy work; especially for production cutting
VELLUM for “spooky tree” cut-out (3″x 2 1/4″) from the SCARY SILHOUETTES DIES
TAG INSERTS:
Basic White or Basic Black cardstock (cut 2 1/8″ x 4″ )
Memento Black Ink or White Embossing Powder for sentiments
Use a LABEL PUNCH to create a “tag topper”
Hole Punch for adding Ribbon
EMBELLISH: GLITTER WASHI TAPE
GALLERY
If you don’t want to die cut your tags…You can choose to just stamp and add to the front of the Pocket Tags with a piece of METALLIC MESH RIBBON.
Here is a great “fancy fold” for 6″ x 6″ sized card stock or DSP to create these wonderful treat boxes! Visit my ONLINE store for a LINK for where to find all the products listed below :
YOU WILL NEED:
SCORE BOARD
BONE FOLDER
Designer Series Paper – SWEET TALK 12’ X 12” DSP cut to 6” x 6”
Basic White & Highland Heather Card Stock for the tags
Real Red INK for the sentiment
HEART PUNCH PACK for the tags
Hole Punch
TOMBOW Multi-Purpose Glue
REAL RED 3/8” FAUX LINEN RIBBON
IRIDESCENT RHINESTONE BASICJEWELS
More Ideas…
Looking for more inspiration? How about combining the FREE Sunshine & Rainbow DSP from SALE-A-BRATIONS with coordinating ribbon and embellishments that make these creations extra special!
Just a $50 qualifying order from my ONLINE store to get your package of DSP FREE!
Sunshine & Rainbow DSP with Denim RibbonSweet Talk DSP with Faux Linen RibbonSunshine & Rainbow DSP with Gold Cord Sunshine & Rainbow DSP with Bumblebee Gingham DSP Sunshine & Rainbow DSP with Gold Cord and Fresh Fresia Ribbon
Here’s a fast tutorial for making GIFT BAGS using 6″x6″ DSP (Cutest Halloween and Beautifully Penned DSP (FREE with a $50 purchase during SALE-A-BRATION) card stock.
Create easy tags using the Cutest Halloween stamp set and Tailor Made Tags Dies with the Metallic Mesh and Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
The video features all dimensions for cardstock and assembly details.
Tailored Made Tags Dies
Arrange the Tailor Made Tags on one piece of 8.5″ x 11″ card stock to yield 11 tags for gift giving or embellishing your gift bags. Below the card stock is cut to 6″ to fit your DIE CUT MACHINE to cut 8 tags. The remaining card stock will cut 3 tags for 11 total.
The die-cut tags add a finished look to any project.
Place on die cutting plates and hold in place with POST ITs or WASHI TAPE.
I love the smooth edging from the die-cut tags. However, I found the holes too small for practical use. I used a HALF CIRCLE PUNCH to create a larger hole for the ribbon
Easy Gift Bags
WHAT YOU NEED: Use 2 sheets of coordinating 6″x6″ paper. Preferably Designer Series Paper (DSP) from Stampin’ Up!’s vast assortment. And a SCORE BOARD.
Here is the pattern will all the dimensions for scoring and cutting both sheets. I have identified the direction for scoring and cutting to accommodate any direction-dependent pattern DSP “pattern top”.
Looking for a simple project? Combine the CHRISTMAS GLEAMING bundle with the NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper for cards and tags!
Package cards and tags in an ACETATE BOX for family and friends as a holiday gift!
Thank you for stopping by and please leave a comment! I love to hear what you think!
CARD Directions:
Whisper White Card Stock for the base card (5.5″ x 4.25″)
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (5.25″ x 4″) layer embossed with your favorite pattern using an Embossing Folder
DSP cut 5″ x 2″
Gleaming Ornament Punch used on Whisper White, Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler
Use GOLD Embossing Powder to emboss sentiments and designs frm the Chrismas Gleaming stamp set
Dimensionals for adhering ornaments
TAG Directions:
Cut DSP and MERCURY GLASS ACETATE in strips to approximately 1.5″ X 5″
Use Scalloped Tag Topper and Banner Triple Punches
Use ornament punch to cut WW for TO/FROM label (from ITTY BITTY CHRISTMAS stamp)
Stamp with Cherry Cobbler ink on CC cardstock and cut out with an ornament punch
Stamp “Happy Christmas” from the ITTY BITTY CHRISTMAS stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink and cut with the Stitched Shapes Oval die with your cutting machine or Label punch
Use ribbon or twine to tie tags and embellish with RED RHINESTONES
PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Click on the Photo to find the products on my ON-LINE store!
Christmas Gleaming Bundle The Christmas Gleaming Bundle includes the Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set and the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack. Also available in French and German. Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set Deck the halls this year with the gorgeously detailed ornaments and other images in the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set. It’s a beauty. Quantity: 9 cling stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, g Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack Cut fun Christmas ornaments for your projects using the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack—a must-have Christmas punch set. * 2 punchesItty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set There’s nothing itty bitty about the number of greetings in the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set! There’s something for every type of Christmas project, from tags to cards and more! Night Before Christmas 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper 150437 Price: $11.50 Night Before Christmas 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper features traditional Christmas imagery and basic all-purpose patterns that give you options for Christmas and beyond. This fun designer paper will help you get into the spirit of the season.
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock 100730
Price: $9.75
The best projects start with the best products. Start your projects with our high-quality cardstock, formulated especially for discerning crafters. The ultrasmooth surface is ideal for stamping, so you get clean, crisp images.
* 40 sheets
Mercury Glass Designer Acetate 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)
SCALLOPED TAG TOPPER
Banner Triple Punch 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.
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels 150457
Price: $6.00
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels are bright self-adhesive rhinestones in Stampin’ Up! colors.
* 140 pieces: 3 mm (20 each of 5 colors), 4 mm (4 each of 5 colors), and 5 mm (4 each of 5 colors).
* Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce
Stitched Shapes Dies 152323 Price: $30.00 Create custom die-cut shapes including circles, ovals, and squares with a stitched look in record time using the Stitched Shapes Dies. Dies help you create unique die-cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 12 dies * Largest die: 3-1/4″ x 2-3/8″ (8.3 x 6 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) 129053 Price: $30.00 If you heat emboss, you’ll need a heat tool. It melts embossing powder and Heat & Stick Powder. Our Heat Tool is slim, sleek, quiet, and easy to hold. * 2 heat settings: low for drying ink, high for heat-setting powder * Has a protective plastic tip to cover the hot metal end
Embossing Buddy 103083
Price: $6.00
Prevent extra powder or glitter from sticking to your project. Just rub across paper before application.
* 1 per package
* 2″ x 2-1/2″ (5.0 x 6.3 cm) antistatic fabric pouch
Here are the second group of projects featuring the products from the 25 PRODUCTS UNDER $25 list using the Wrapped in Plaid suite!
I was inspired by the products featured on page 12 of the Holiday Catalog!
This suite speaks to a happy “O’ Christmas Tree” feeling. I love the traditional colors (Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce and Gold Foil accents) and patterns (plaid, holly berries, pine cones, and Christmas stocking) on the Specialty Designer Series Paper. The sentiments are great for either card or tags greetings.
Explore further and you find great versatility using the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and Pine Tree punch. Below I feature cards with Christmas Trees fronts stamped with ink using both classic and mock watercolor techniques. The stamps are perfect for tags on GOLD FOIL pizza boxes! These are great for treats since they are food safe. Look at all the perfect holiday projects you can get from this ONE suite! Happy Holidays!
Card Recipe
STAMP SETS: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack (3″x4″ piece and 4″ x 2″ piece for card front using standard 5.5″ x 4.25″ card in Whisper White), Gold Foil is cut using the Layered Stitched Rectangles (using the size that will fit the sentiment stamped in Cherry Cobbler) INK/COLORING TOOLS: Night of Navy & Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ pads, Versamark ink, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Stamp the tree images using Night of Navy ink on Shaded Spruce card stock and stamp with Shaded Spruce ink on WW card stock, lastly emboss the Shaded Spruce cardstock with White and cut all the trees with a punch. ACCESSORIES: Embellish the tree with Gold Metallic Pearls, 3/8” Shaded Spruce & Gold Ribbon is used to hide the seam between both DSP pieces on the front. ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals & Multipurpose Liquid glue. Pop the tree (embellished with the Gold Pearls) on dimensionals and arrange the other trees behind – staggering their heights. TOOLS: Stitched Rectangles, Pine Tree Punch, Heat Tool for the white embossing. TECHNIQUE: I used the small pinecone stamp piece to create a tree pattern on Whisper White Card Stock that I then cut out with the Tree Punch (see the far right tree)
Card Recipe:
STAMP SET: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Shaded Spruce Card Stock (cut standard size 5.5″ x 4/25″), Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack (cut 1″ x 4″) for accent, & Cherry Cobbler CS (cut .75″ x 4″ with pennant end), Watercolor Paper (5″ x 3.75″) INK/COLORING TOOLS: Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ pads, Versamark ink, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder ACCESSORIES: Iridescent Sequin Assortment, Twine, Wink of Stella ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals & Multipurpose Liquid glue TOOLS: Aqua Painter, Pine Tree Punch, Stampin’ Spritzer and scissors to rough edges on watercolor paper. Technique: (1) First prepare the background by wetting WC paper with water and using the Aqua Painter to mix SMALL AMOUNTS both Pool Party and Night Of Navy ink as a faint wash. Let dry. (2) the Faux Watercolor technique – mist the inked stamp surface prior to stamping the Shaded Spruce image on the watercolor paper. (3) Let dry before punching the shapes so the paper doesn’t tear. (4) Assemble with dimensionals and staggering the heights. Use dimensionals to add the sentiment which is embossed in White on Cherry Cobbler Card Stock. Wrap with twine and tie a bow. (5) Added a wash of Wink of Stella around the edges of the trees for a touch of glimmer.
Gold Pizza Gift or Treat Box
Gift Box Recipe:
STAMP SET: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler card stock INK/COLORING TOOLS: Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ pads ACCESSORIES: Gold Twine, Gold Pizza Box, Red Rhinestones ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals & Multipurpose Liquid glue TOOLS: Stitched Shapes Circle Dies, Pine tree Punch, Layering Circles Dies (scalloped edge for first circle layer). (1) Cut both a scalloped and stitched circle in Cherry Cobbler (size should be dictated by the size of box or your choice). (2) Stamp tree images with both Shaded Spruce (on WW) and Night of Navy inks (on Shaded Spruce) card stock and cut with tree punch. Embellish the WW tree with RED Rhinestones and layer on Cherry Cobbler circles. (3) Cut 2.75″ x 1″ (approx) to stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy ink. (4) Cut Wrapped in Plaid DSP by 3.25″ x 1″ and cut into a pennant. (5) Layer pieces with Multipurpose Glue and wrap the WW sentiment with gold twine for glimmer.
North Pole Delivery Tags
STAMP SET: Perfectly Plaid CARD STOCK/DSP: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP stack, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, and Whisper White Card Stock INK COLORING TOOLS: Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad ACCESSORIES: Nature Twine, Jingle Bells, Gold Star ADHESIVES: Snail, Dimensionals TOOLS: Pine Tree Punch, Stitched Shapes Dies
(1) Punch two tree shapes and score both in the middle to create a crease . Use the crease to FOLD one tree. (2) Use FINE TIP GLUE and place a bead along the crease of the flat tree. Place the FOLDED edge of the other tree into the crease along with the glue. Hold until glue sets. and then glue tree in the center of the Stitched Circle in either Cherry Cobbler or Shaded Spruce. (3) For the TAG: Cut a piece of Whisper White 2″ x 4.5″ and use the TAG TOPPER to punch top. (4) Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy ink on the bottom and affix the tree medallion. Use your choice of twine and bell to embellish your tag!
HO HO HO Tag
Using the same product list; fussy cut stockings from DSP, Cut DSP 3″x 2.75″ and use the TAG TOPPER punch and punch both ends. Cut Shaded Spruce with small SQUARE stitched shapes framelits, using WHITE embossing powder stamp HO HO HO on Cherry Cobbler. Layer, add embellishment and tie with twine.
Paper Bow
(1) Using any DSP cut each in the following lengths: eight 1″x6″ (need eight total for the outer ring), 1″x5″ for the inner ring and one 1″x4″ for the center loop.
(2) Take FOUR of the 1×6 strips of paper and place the pattern you want OUTSIDE face down; put adhesive on one end of each strip. (3) Take the FOUR other of the 1×6 pieces and do the same. (4) Take the FOUR 1×5 pieces and do the same. (5) Twist each strip and adhere the ends to where you have POINTED ends. Wrap the 1×4 strip and create a circle.
(6) Take a BRAD and attached four of the petals together until you have THREE separate “bows” and the center circle. Then place GLUE DOTS into the center and begin to layer the bows by stacking each layer and then putting the circle in the center to complete the bow.
Here are samples of all the different trees that are possible with this set!
Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En) 151143 Price: $31.50
The Perfectly Plaid Bundle includes the Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Pine Tree Punch. Also available in French and German.
Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set With three styles of Christmas trees in the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, you’ll be able to create a full forest of projects. We think this set is perfectly plaid in every way. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. * Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, h
Pine Tree Punch Cut pine trees for your projects using the Pine Tree Punch. * Punched image: 1-5/8″ x 2″ (4.1 x 5.1 cm)Wrapped In Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper 149596 Price: $14.50
This fun Christmas designer paper is great for all your projects! Wrapped in Plaid 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper features classic Christmas plaids with gold foil accents on some designs.
* 48 sheets of designer paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free
Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, gold, Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White
Save time and 10% Off when purchased as a SUITE!
Wrapped In Plaid Suite Bundle (En) 153326 Price: $65.00
The Wrapped in Plaid 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 Wrapped in Plaid Suite Bundle includes * Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (10% off) * Pine Tree Punch (10% off) * Wrapped in Plaid 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper * Shaded Spruce/Gold 3/8″ (1 cm) Striped Ribbon * Jingle Bells * Gold Mini Pizza Boxes Add ink, cardstock, and adhesive to complete your project.
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels 150457 Price: $6.00 Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels are bright self-adhesive rhinestones in Stampin’ Up! colors. * 140 pieces: 3 mm (20 each of 5 colors), 4 mm (4 each of 5 colors), and 5 mm (4 each of 5 colors). * Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce
Star Designer Elements 150430 Price: $9.00 Star Designer Elements are adhesive-backed, faceted stars. Copper-colored metal. * 40 pieces * 8 mm
Iridescent Sequin Assortment 144212 Price: $5.00 * Faceted sequins * Approximately 750 per package in 3 sizes: 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm * Iridescent colors: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Powder Pink, So Saffron * Metallics colors: Black, Copper, Gold, Iridescent, Silver
Layering Circles Dies 141705 Price: $35.00 Create custom die-cut circles and scallop circles in record time using the Layering Circles Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 16 dies * Largest die: 3-5/16″ (8.4 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Stitched Shapes Dies 152323 Price: $30.00 Create custom die-cut shapes including circles, ovals, and squares with a stitched look in record time using the Stitched Shapes Dies. Dies help you create unique die-cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 12 dies * Largest die: 3-1/4″ x 2-3/8″ (8.3 x 6 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Stitched Rectangle Dies 148551 Price: $35.00 Creating die-cut shapes like these stitched rectangles is easy using the Stitched Rectangles Dies. Dies help you create unique die cuts with just a quick run through your die-cutting and embossing machine. Detailed dies include ejection holes so you can remove the paper easily. * 13 dies * Largest die: 5-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ (13.3 x 9.8 cm) * Use with a die-cutting and embossing machine
Delightful Tag Topper Punch 149518 Price: $23.00 The Delightful Tag Topper Punch is a delightful way to add a fun shape to your tags and projects. Cuts tag toppers in 1″ (2.5 cm), 1-1/2″ (3.8 cm), and 2″ (5.1 cm) widths. Our punches are of high quality, affordable, and easy to use. * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store * Slim and stackable
