no tricks...just treats!

Halloween is a great holiday to think "crafty". Cards, decor, gift items, party goodies, there are LOTS of things you can create for Halloween.

Today's project is a quick and easy gift idea for teachers, co-workers, neighbors, friends or it would also be perfect as a party favor...

 

 

The base is a diecut pillowbox that was cut from orange cardstock. Then, it was stamped randomly using ColorBox Archival Dye Ink in Wicked Black before it was assembled...

 

The charm was made from polymer clay. A rubber stamp was pushed into the clay to create the pumpkin image, then after the clay was baked, the charm was lightly sprayed with Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, and the design was filled in using Smooch Accent Inks...

 

This is another kid friendly project; kids could easily stamp the pillowboxes, and help make the charms. And the kiddos would REALLY enjoy filling the boxes with treats! {Especially if they could sneak a few treats for themselves while doing so!} These would make cute little gift card holders too - just add some tissue. Adults would need to help assemble the boxes and to supervise the baking and cooling of the charms.

Here's all you need to know if you'd like to try this project yourself...

“treat me!” pillowbox treat container

Skill Level: easy - kid friendly with adult supervision 

SUPPLIES:

Clearsnap: Smooch Accent Ink: Carrot, Sundance, Kiwi and Smooch Spritz: Silver Foil, ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Wicked Black and Color Catcher

Hero Arts: Month - October ClearDesign stamp

Bazzill: Intense Orange cardstock and Black Dashed and Black Stripe ribbon

Other: Polymer Clay - Black

Tools: Accucut Die: Box #4 {or purchased pillowbox blank}, scissors, adhesive, toothpick, heat gun {optional}

BOX:

1) Diecut pillowbox from orange cardstock.

2) Ink "trick or treat" stamp using Wicked Black Archival Dye Ink, and stamp randomly over diecut.

3) Assemble box leaving top open to add treats.

CHARM:

1) Condition clay according to package directions, then roll a 1 1/2" to 2" piece of polymer clay into a ball. Press between 2 acrylic blocks to flatten. {see photos of a similar project HERE}

2) Impress pumpkin stamp into center of clay disk. Use a toothpick to add detail to edges and to add a hole at center top.

3) Back charm as directed on polymer clay package.

4) Place charm in Color Cather and lightly spritz charm Silver Foil Smooch Spritz. Use heat gun to speed dry time if desired, otherwise set charm aside to dry.

5) Fill in design using Smooch Accent Inks. Use heat gun to speed dry time or set charm aside to dry. You may want to add a protective coat of glaze.

FINISHING:

1) Fill treat box, then seal.

2) Wrap a ribbon around box, overlapping and securing ends at back.

3) Tie charm onto front using another piece of ribbon.

I still have ONE more {at least!} Halloween project to share; so please come back by to see what's new.

Also please check out Jean’s ColorSyle blog for more great projects featuring Clearsnap products!

Comments

[tracy]

Neat treat box, love your charm.