Creative Halloween

What is one of the most important parts of the party, the invitation, of course! Think outside of the envelope with your cards. Could you use them to decorate the buffet tables or other areas in the house that need a little something? Maybe stack them on multilevel boxes or jars as a great way to show off your Halloween cards and add a splash of spooky fun and color too.

I like how Annette’s card is Halloween in reverse, monsters dressing up as people--how perfect. Her medallions would be great little name tag necklace, just attach a little ribbon and there you go. Clip them to the side of serving dishes or attach them to one’s drink so you can easily recognize your glass. Smitha's damask skull adds a sophisticated look and makes a huge impact with the dramatic use of white, black and orange. Change your look and stick to 3 colors only for your decorations and invitation and show the more serious side of Halloween. It’s not just for kids, after all! But if you want to channel your inner kid, print out a fun Halloween digi stamp and color like I did on my Tricks card. Now get your paper, scissors, candy, and let your creativity fly, preferably not on a broom though!

Trick or Treat ON MARS!! by Annette Witherspoon

Supplies: Paper: The Paper Company, Stamps: Stampin' Up!, My Cute Stamps, Ink: Memento, Ranger Industries, Embossing Powder. Tools: Scoring Board: Martha Stewart Crafts, Heat Gun: Darice, Electronic Die Cut Machine: Silhouette America, Punch: Marvy Uchida.

Design Notes: When creating this card, I was trying to think of a way to incorporate a mustache stamp into a Halloween theme. Then it occurred to me. I could dress up a monster as a person. Why not? People dress as monsters for Halloween! So this is my version of what it would be like to go trick or treating on Mars. Tip: Don't be afraid to let your imagination go wild. Zany and whimsical creations can put a smile on almost anyone's face.

Trick or treat Damask skull by Smitha Katti

Supplies: Paper: The Paper Company, Archivers, Embossing Powder: Ranger Industries, Brads: Making Memories, Ribbon: American Crafts.  Digital Supplies: Skull: Echo Park.

Design Notes: Print skull damask onto cardstock, with printer setting at "best quality". As soon as printed, while the ink is still wet, sprinkle embossing powder onto the pattern and heat emboss.

Vamp Tricks by Melissa Oeters

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Paper: Authentique, Stickers: Little Yellow Bicycle, K & Company, Markers: Copic, Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares, Glue Arts, Other: googly eyes.  Tools: Corner Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts, Stamps: Kraftin Kimmies, Other: sewing machine.

Design Notes: I used my sewing machine to outline around the 3 edges of the face of the card. Hattie is raised using two stacked 3D Foam Squares and was attached after all other parts of the card were assembled. The front flat portion of the card was created using the Authentique paper and scissors to cut out along the pattern of the paper.