6 Easy Halloween Cards & Treat Boxes with Spooktacular Designer Series Paper

 Halloween has a way of sneaking up on me! I was getting excited about all of the new fall and Christmas products when I remembered that I still wanted to share a Halloween class.

So before October gets here, we're having a little Spooktacular Halloween crafting fun!

For this free Stampin’ Up! class, I created six easy Halloween projects using the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper — three handmade cards and three Halloween treat packages.

One of the things I really like about this paper is how much of the decorating is already done for you. The fun pumpkin, Frankenstein, Dracula and skeleton designs make it easy to create cute Halloween projects without spending hours on each one.

We started with three handmade Halloween cards.

The first is an easy Dracula Halloween card. This one is about as simple as it gets! I trimmed the printed Dracula image for the card front, added a Trick or Treat greeting and finished it with one of the little bat embellishments.

Next came my favorite — the pumpkin fun-fold Halloween card. The pumpkin design continues across the folded front panels, giving you a fun card that stands for display but is still very easy to make.

Our third card features Frankenstein. Simple Granny Apple Green and black layers let that big Frankenstein face be the star of the card.

Easy Halloween Treat Boxes & Packaging

Then we moved on to three Halloween treat projects.

The pumpkin gable treat box started as a white box. I added Pumpkin Pie color and pieces of the Spooktacular paper to turn it into one big jack-o'-lantern.

These boxes are roomy enough for several different treats and would be fun for grandchildren, teachers, nursing home residents, party favors or Halloween surprises.

For the Frankenstein treat box, I used one 6" x 6" Frankenstein sheet for the lid and created a slightly smaller cardstock box for the bottom.

You could add some shredded paper and candy inside, tie it up with baker's twine or leave Frank just as he is.

And finally... the skeleton made an appearance! 😂

The sour cream style Halloween treat holder is probably the quickest project in the class. Add a couple pieces of candy before closing the final end and you have an easy treat that could be made in multiples for trick-or-treaters or parties.

Watch the Spooktacular Halloween Class

If you like Halloween that is more cute than scary, I think you'll have fun with these projects.

In the video, I walk you through all six projects step by step and share measurements and little tips along the way.

Buy the paper here: Spooktacular DSP

You can find my current Stampin’ Up! products, classes, events and other crafting resources anytime at CraftWithCheryl.com.

Which one would you make first — pumpkin, Frankenstein, Dracula or the skeleton?

Fun for Fall Card Class: Scarecrow Cards, a Tri-Fold & Shadowbox Fun Fold

 Fall crafting has officially arrived in my craft room! 🍂

For this week’s free class, I pulled out the adorable Fun for Fall images and created three very different cards.

And apparently one regular card wasn’t enough, because we ended up with TWO fun folds. 😂

Card 1 — Fun for Fall Scarecrow Card

We started with the most traditional card of the evening.

I paired the scarecrow with Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper and used the colors in the paper to choose my coloring palette.

One of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is having the coordinating colors listed for us. It takes a lot of the guesswork out of choosing colors — although it did give my scarecrow some rather fancy fall overalls!

The Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper is part of the new Online Exclusives available beginning September 1.

Card 2 — Sunflower Three-Panel Tri-Fold

Then things got much more interesting.

I used three large Everyday Arches pieces and connected them with small folded cardstock hinges.

When the card is open, all three panels create one long sunflower scene. When it’s closed, the front panel becomes the focal point.

The sunflower Designer Series Paper does a LOT of the decorating for us, and I added the scarecrow, fence, crows and other little details to bring the scene to life.

There’s also a Very Vanilla panel on the back where you can add your message.

Card 3 — Fun for Fall Shadowbox

Our final project is a shadowbox card.

This one may look complicated, but the card base does most of the work. A few score lines create the dimensional shadowbox.

Then I used an Everyday Arches Die to create the opening and built my own little cornfield inside.

Of course, we needed our scarecrow, a fence and a hay bale too!

The best part? It folds flat so you can still mail it.

Watch the Free Class

In the video I’ll walk you through all three projects from beginning to end, including the coloring, hinges, shadowbox construction and all those little decorative details.

If you make one of these, I’d love to know which design you chose!

You can find my current Stampin’ Up! shopping links, classes, tutorials and upcoming events at CraftWithCheryl.com.

Happy crafting!

Cheryl

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Wild Bunch Fun Fold Birthday Card | Mystery Stamping #78

Last night's Mystery Stamping was filled with creativity, laughter, and plenty of surprises as we worked through the clues together to create this fun fold birthday card.

For this week's Mystery Stamping project, I featured the adorable Wild Bunch stamp set, the June Product of the Month. The charming little cow makes the perfect focal point for a cheerful birthday card and adds just the right touch of country charm.

Why I Love This Card

This project combines several things I enjoy:

• A fun fold that adds interest without being difficult
• Designer paper doing much of the work
• Simple coloring for a personalized touch
• A design that works with many different stamp sets

The clue:

The fold creates a card that feels a little extra special while still being easy enough to recreate with supplies you already own.

About Wild Bunch

The Wild Bunch stamp set is Stampin' Up!'s featured Product of the Month for June. The playful animal images are perfect for birthdays, encouragement cards, children's cards, and everyday greetings.

Wild Bunch is Stampin' Up!'s June Product of the Month. Customers who place a qualifying order can purchase this exclusive stamp set for just $5 while supplies last. 

Shopping Link: CraftWithCheryl.StampinUp.net

This little cow quickly became a favorite while designing with the set. The image is easy to color and works beautifully with rustic, country-inspired papers.

Missed the Live?

No worries! You can still watch the replay and craft along at your own pace.

I share new Mystery Stamping projects, cardmaking classes, and paper crafting inspiration every week.

For more tutorials, classes, and creative ideas, visit:

CraftWithCheryl.com

Happy crafting!

Cheryl

Mystery Stamping #62

This is one of my favorite card fun fold recipes!  Want the measurements?  They can be found here on my Facebook Page.  They are in centimeters instead of inches.  I've tried to convert it, but these measurements work the best in my opinion.  If you have a Stampin' Up! trimmer, both measurements are found at the top.  If you don't have one, I know where you can get one. 😉

Interested in the products?  Click here for a list of supplies.
 

Benefits of Joining Stampin' Up! with Me

Why should you join Stampin" Up!?

Thank you for inquiring about becoming a member of Stampin’ Up! and of my community! 

By purchasing a Starter Kit with Stampin' Up! with me, you will join my team, Craftin’ Country.  We are a growing group of both hobby and business-minded demonstrators. We welcome everyone! 

There are many perks to being part of Stampin’ Up!:

• Ongoing 20% discount off all your orders or earn 20% from those that order from you (and the ability to increase that to 25%)
• Earn additional income of up to another 18% of your sales
• VIP access to new product releases and preorder products before the public can
• Earn free stamps with various promotions
• Qualify for cash bonuses, product rewards, incentive trips, and more
• Belonging to various demonstrator only Facebook groups, including our team one, to gain support and fresh ideas

As a part of my Craftin’ Country Stampin’ Up! Team, you will also get some extras.  I am passionate about this business and helping you succeed with whatever your goals are.  Your goals may be learning new techniques, getting great supplies at an awesome price, or ruling the crafting world someday!  Whatever it is, I’m here to help you either individually or at our monthly team meetings.  Meetings can be done locally or via the internet.

About the Starter Kit

• Always the best deal in the catalog. Save about 30% from buying the kit supplies at retail price.  Self-select $125 in product plus free shipping for only $99.
• Business supplies are included.
• A sample Paper Pumpkin kit is included.

Once you have decided that purchasing the Starter Kit is for you, start a wish list of the things you’d like to have from the catalog.  When you order you must have an order of $125 or less.  The rest of your list can be purchased later with your discount. 

 

Once you have selected your $125, go to CraftingWithMe.StampinUp.net and click on the Join button that’s located on the top in the center.  There is some information on that page, but it is the same information I’ve shared with you.  Scroll to the bottom and click the Join Now button.  You will need to have some personal information ready.  They need this information in case you decide to make a bunch of money at this!   

 

There is some legal information for you to agree to, then you will get to select your products.  Finish the application and the kit will be on its way to you.  How exciting! 

 

If at ANY time you have any questions, contact me.

Happy Crafting! 

 

Cheryl 

 

 

 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Catalog too!  The new Occasions Catalog is available starting today!  There are so many fun stamps, papers, and more.  I am excited to share them with you!

With it, Sale-a-bration begins too!  Sale-a-bration (SAB) is that time each year when free products can be earned by everyone!  Products can be ordered from either the Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog.  It's also a great time to host a workshop or catalog party or join my team!

First, for every $50 purchased, you earn free products.  There is no limit as to how many can be earned.

Next, for every $250 purchased either alone or as a workshop or party, an extra $25 in Stampin' Rewards are earned.  That's at least $50 free!  Plus SAB freebies too!

Finally, if you join my Crafting With Me team, there are even more perks than normal.  It is $99 to join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator.  For your $99, you pick $125 worth of any products you wish.  During SAB, you also pick 2 more stamps set of any value.  There are business supplies sent to you also as well.  From that point on, you get a minimum of 20% off of all your orders and earn 20% on orders from others too.

Check out the latest products and SAB!  I'd love to answer any questions or help in any way.

Come Craft With Me,

Cheryl

It's an Extravaganza Sale!

Tomorrow the sale kicks off with a 24 hour sale!  There are also sale items available through the 26th.  More items and information will be coming soon about the final day of the sale!  I will get that out to you as soon as I know!  Click here to download the list of products on sale!

Don't forget the crafters on your Christmas list!  Stamp sets, embellishments, or a Paper Pumpkin subscription might be just want Santa needs to deliver!  Don't forget yourself!  Fill this out, get it to me, and I'll help your people shop for you!

I will have a display at Santa Day in Circle on December 2nd and at the Elks in Wolf Point on December 16th.  Stop by and find some great stocking stuffers and gift ideas. 

If you want $125 in products for only $99, ask me how or join my team today!

Mark your calendars!  Classes are now scheduled for the evening of November 30th and the morning early afternoon of December 9!  More details to come!  Hope to see you there!

Cheryl