SISC 33 ... SPOOKALICIOUS!!! Halloween Bag in a Box

I made this super cute bag in a box using a tutorial that I found on SCS in the resource section. Super cute and so easy... easy enough to make a bunch of them for all of the little goblins and gremlins on your spooky list! I colored the Devil Doll HILDA with copic markers and I used my spooky fence punch for a little bit extra Halloween flavor... Thanks for popping in and be sure to check out the Stamp Insanity blog for all of the other gals creations...

And ... for your insane pleasure...

Traverse City State Hospital

Opened in 1885 by the state in response to overcrowding in the state's four other asylums. It was built according to the Kirkbride plan with the north wing for female patients and the south wing for male patients. The Kirkbride building still exists and is now known as Building 50. When the 20th century began, cottages were constructed on the grounds as the patient population grew. There was also a farm on the site but most of those buildings have not survived to modern times. This facility was closed in 1989 as part of the trend toward deinstutionalization of mentally ill population. After closing, the facility passed in ownership to the local government and was converted into offices, shops, a police station etc. called Grand Traverse Commons.

Coaster and Brown Bag Treat Holder

I made this little treat bag from 2 4 x 4 coasters and a small bag. This is SOOO easy to do and they are quick so you can make alot of them...



I took 2 4 x 4 coasters and put a 4 x 4 square of black card stock on the front. Then I matted the front with yellow and orange paper to match my design and my treat also! I stamped the image from DRS Designs and colored it with copics and glitter pens. I cut the bottom edge with the SU scallop edge punch and stamped the candy corn from DRS Designs aslo. I added the dots with embossing gel pens and a white gel pen.

I cut the brown bag down to 4 x 4 and adhered the coasters to the front and back of the bag. Next I got my handy dandy crop-a-dile, punched the holes and added eyelets and ribbon for the handles. I added some stickles and punched out 2 pumpkins with the Martha Stewart punch and added them
to the bag as well. This was made for a Challenge over at
Mothers and Daughters Creations. I hope you play along... this
was fun to do and I am sure it will come in handy for the upcoming holidays!

Witchy Bella Keeps Poppin 'up!!!

I could not RESIST the Challenge over at Mother and Daughter Creations blog... to make a card that moved or popped up. I KNEW I had to bust out my Bella, my glitter pens and some Halloweenie spangles and show them what I've got!!!

I made a free standing pop up card and have included the two photos of it... one popped up and one closed. Tis was a wonderful tutorial over at splitcoaststampers.com. It was super easy to make and really fun to embellish and color in! The best part is ... it folda FLAT for mailing! How fun to make and send a little Halloween greeting that stands up for itself!(LOL!)

I love stamping and making cards...but the ones that move and pop up just have that extra WOW factor! Hope you enjoy this card!!! Check out the tutorial and see how easy it is to create one of these for yourself!!!

DRS Challenge:Bag Topper and Matching Gift Box Tutorial

Well, Here is it... MY FIRST EVER TUTORIAL!!! Please leave some feedback for me and let me know what y'all think... here we go!

These are the supplies I started with. SU cardstock, a plain paper bag and box from the craft store .The bag is 8 x 10 inches and the topper is 9 x 6 inches...

After I cut the 9 x 6 paper, I folded it in half and laid it on the bag to see where it would look right... then I measured in 2.5 inches from the right and 2.5 inches from the left. I put a dot at each measurement to get ready to cut the slot for the handles.

I cut down 1/4 inch at each dot and then connected the two cuts with my paper cutter. This will allow the handles of the bag to fit through the slot.Next, I randomly stamped the pumpkin image from DRS all over the front of the bag topper
Then, I cut two ovals with my nesties in coordination colors,

stamped my sentiment on the yellow one and used my embossing and glitter pens to decorate the ovals.

I got out my trusty crop-a-dile and set copper eyelets in the front and back of the topper to allow a place for ribbon to be tied! Here, I used large copper eyelets.
I inked the edges of the box with orange ink so when my paper is on the box, it will blend in and match a little bit better. I also think it looks more finished this way! I ran the paper for the sides through the cuttlebug and inked the design with orange ink to show off the embossing on the paper.
I stamped this gorgeous image from DRS on the front panel and colored it with chalks... I LOVE this image and how Fall like it is! I can smell the turkey roasting and the cider mulling!!!

AND... here it is! I hope you like it! This is SOOOO simple to make and this way I don't have to used tissue paper in the gift bag.(I NEVER can make it look right!) I really like how the box and bag coordinate and I think this will make a lovely gift to present to your Thanksgiving hostess or anyone you are thankful for! Think how darling this would look for Christmas as well! Enjoy your day!