Fright Night Invite

Fright Night Invite

Designed for Oh My Crafts

Remember in the Phantom of the Opera movie when the phantom seals his envelope with wax to trademark his message?  Creepy, but awesome!  With this in mind, Lindsey and I had fun in the design room a few weeks ago trying to figure out a way the crafting world can do it with the products they own.  Our conclusion: wax+heat+stamp.  

Invitation Supplies and Instructions: 

Supplies Used:
Doodlebug Card and Envelope (Available in black) | Martha Stewart :  HALLOWEEN BORDERS | Martha Stewart : ELEGANT WITCH DESIGNER PAPER PAD | Tsukineko : VERSAFINE: Smoky Grey Ink Pad | Oh My Vinyl : STORMY GREY (1 Sheet 12" x 24") and Transfer Tape | Tim Holtz : Stamp Set - MINI MUSE

 

Instructions:
1. Trim the skull border so there are 3 skulls and adhere to top of Doodlebug Card.
2. Cut two 3 ½” x 4 ½” rectangles using Martha Stewart patterned paper, ink the edges with stormy grey, and adhere to card (one on the front and one on the inside).
3. Cut “Fright Night” out with Silhouette Machine and Stormy Grey Vinyl and use transfer tape to apply to front of card.
4. On the inside of the card, cut a square of cream colored cardstock, ink the edges and adhere to card.
5. Stamp the skull in the lower right corner with stormy grey ink pad. 

Phantom Seal

 Supplies Used: Doodlebug Card and Envelope (Available in black) | Melt Art : BEESWAX-WHITE  | Marvy Uchida - EMBOSSING HEAT TOOL | Tim Holtz : Stamp Set - MINI MUSE | Tattered Angels: MISTING MAT
 

Instructions: 

Step 1. Lick envelope shut, pour about 2 tablespoons of wax into a container that will not melt when heat is applied, and with heat tool, melt wax entirely.  Caution: Be careful when handling the container, it will be hot!

Step 2.  While wax is still a liquid, pour over the seal of the envelope and drop a stamp onto the wax. You do not need to press down on the stamp; simply setting it in the wet wax will leave an image.

Step 3. Wait until the wax is entirely cooled down and then remove the stamp. Placing the envelope in the freezer will help the wax cool down quicker.

TIP: If you want to change the color of the wax, you must use a dye that is alcohol-based and not water-based such as Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks. Simply drip a few drops of the alcohol ink onto the wax before you have melted it and then follow the same directions as stated.