Halloween 'Scary' House

This was so fun! I just love +svgcuts projects.

Make your own envelope

I really love making my own envelopes. It just looks so nice when the envelope matches the card.

I used the Envelope Punch Board by WeR Memory Keepers - Amazon.com, Michaels, Hobby Lobby etc.

Sorry ahead of time - darn computer, couldn't get these photos to rotate correctly)

Whatever size card you are making, just find it on the huge list of sizes. I had a 5x5 card. I cute a piece of yellow paper 8 1/4" x 8 1/4"

  You will use the ruler on the left side of the teal button. Line up your paper at the score line of 4 1/8"

Gosh, this is so fun! Punch to teal button (don't really punch it) Press it.

Use the scoring tool to follow the line.

Turn your paper to the left

Line up your score line you just made with the teal guide.

Continue doing this all the way around.

The top part of the punch has another surprise. It will curve your edges for you!

Finish - now ready to fold

Fold all the pieces. WOW it looks like a custom envelope!

This part is a personal preference. I used very strong glue 450 for the 2 tabs on the left and right. For the top I used strong tape. If you are giving this as a gift, when they are ready to mail the card - just remove the tape and stick. I've also tried this glue ish stuff that dries and then you can lick it to activate it. I personally like the tape better.

Happy Card and Custom Envelop Making!

Pinwheel Flower

Pinwheel Flowers!!! I love these.

I'm sure there is a easier way of doing this, but here goes...

I used @silhouetteamerica Fancy Borders.

I then altered the size of the border.

The top one is the way it comes. I wanted a bit bigger flower. I changed the size to make is larger.

Cute 2

I used the @marthastewart scoring board. You can also fold without board.

You can score at the top peak of the scallop, bottom or all. I choose to do both.

You need to line up the score lines with the peak and or valley of the design.

Fold your pieces back and forth.

Cut one of the pieces off the edge. Glue them together. I got this glue in CA - it's pretty amazing. 

Glue the other end together.

Now the FUN part! Use a silky surface to do the next step. I just used the blue sheet that protects you @silhouetteamerica cutting mat.

This part is completely optional. I just used a flew clips to hold the shape together, it likes to pop up.

Place a glob of hot glue on your paper.

Place your pinwheel flower over the glue. Carefully push the sides into the glue. This will hold the center of the flower together. Hold it there for a few second/minutes. Take it off the paper.

I made another one bit larger.

Decorate! I cut a few flowers using my @Silhouettecameo 

Below are some ideas I tried.

 

 Happy Pinwheel Flower making!

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Julie's Craft Room

I am excited to be sharing my crafts with you. I have so much fun making paper crafts. I am a mother of 2 maker kids. They are both gone to college - so I have a lot of time to CRAFT!!