Sizzix Ink-its Letterpress

3-D Paper Pumpkins

Mummy Party Favors
Designed for Oh My Crafts
 

Supplies

• Kit-Kat Bars (or Hershey’s)
• White Paper
• EKSuccess : SPOOKY EYES STICKERS 
•   Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad: Vintage Photo
•  Scotch Tape

 Instructions:

1.      Cut 1” strips of white paper

2.      Tape four 1”x12” strips together

3.      Ink the edges with brown ink

4.      Tape one end of paper to the back of Kit-Kat

5.      Wrap the paper around the Kit-Kat

6.      When finished, tape the other end to the back of Kit-Kat

7.      Apply the stinkin' cute spooky eyes

Spider Invitation and Party Favor Box

 Spider Invitation and Party Favor Box

Made with the Pen Holder

Designed for Oh My Crafts

When you buy a cutting machine such as the Cricut Expression or Eclips, you have the option of getting a pen holder too.  The pen holder replaces the standard blade holder to accommodate any felt tip or ball point pen to draw a shape.  I found this addition to be such a fun way to add that little extra something to your images.  I especially enjoyed using a glue pen, sprinkling glitter on it and then cutting out the same image as a "shadow" feature.

Here are instructions and tips for how to use the Eclips Pen Holder:

Supplies: 

Sizzix eclips Accessory : PEN HOLDER

·         Sizzix eclips Cartridge

·         Pen, Marker, or Glue Pen

Instructions:

Step 1: Cut out image with Eclips Machine

·         With Eclips press the Pop-up Menu and set to Center Point.

o   Tip: The Center Point feature lets you cut an  image and then takes the blade back to the “center point” so it will draw the image in the same position.

o   For a video describing the center point feature: click here

·         Press Cut.

o   This spider was cut out of heavy cardstock at 2 ½”.

Step 2: Draw

·         Replace the cutting blade housing with the pen holder.

o   For PDF Pen Holder Instructions click here

·         Set the Materials Option to Pen Holder and specify whether you’re using a marker, ball pt, or glue pen.

o   Tip: You can also do this through the Pop-up Menu.

o   Warning: If you do not change this setting it may damage the tip of your pen because the settings for cutting apply more pressure than for drawing. 

·         Keep the setting at Center Point.

·         Press “Cut” (and it will draw).

·         These spiders show two different ways to use the pen holder.

1) With a marker.  This spider was drawn with an American Crafts Metallic Silver Marker.

2) With a glue pen.  This spider was drawn with Quickie Glue Pen and then sprinkled with Elizabeth Craft Design Glitter.

Step 3: Apply

·         Peel off your spider from the mat and apply to a card or gift box.  

o   The paper used in these projects is K & Company: KELLY PANACCI HALLOWEEN 12X12 SPECIALTY PAPER PAD

o   The trim was made from Martha Stewart’s: Punch Around The Page : SPIDERWEB

o   The gift box was made with Sizzix eclips Cartridge : ALBUMS, BAGS & BOXES

o   The spider is from Sizzix eclips Cartridge : HALLOWEEN & SCAREDY CAT

Halloween Plates

Spooky Plates

Designed for Oh My Crafts

If you want an easy decor project that will grab everyone's attention, this project is just for you!  All I did was cut out images with black vinyl and my electronic cutter (Silhouette) and then stuck the vinyl to silver chargers.  With the silver as the background, it looks like the images are glowing!  It is so easy to do (and) when you're done with the Halloween season, you can peel off the vinyl and use the chargers for your Thanksgiving dinner, or redecorate them with other holiday decor.
I love it!

Advice: Use transfer tape to help you apply the vinyl in one piece to the chargers.  Also, if you happen to get bubbles in the vinyl, use a little pin to poke the holes and release the air.