Friday, September 25, 2009

Itty Bitty Scary Spiders

So here's another great surprise card (THANK YOU Jan Tink!). There is a video tutorial for this type of card on Jan's blog: http://www.stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/ - go see it and be creative! This one is really SCARY!
Added Measurements used for this card:
Outside Card: cut (1) 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", score @ 2-1/8" each side for gate fold
Inside DS size: cut (1) 5-1/2" x 2-3/4:
Inside Black Appendages: cut (2) 4-5/8" x 2-1/2", on 4-5/8 side only, score 1/2"

Card partially opened, see the eyes moving over to the left?

Card fully opened, revealing the inside message:
Note: inside DS punch size used is 1-1/4 " Circle Punch so it doesn't show when the card is closed.

Close-up of those spiders:


Because I tweaked the original measurements for this card, a mock-up was made as shown to be sure it all worked.


Here are the "parts" to make this card:


Here's how the legs were made: Punch small Oval, then Punch Large Oval. Cut in half lengthwise, and cut in half width wise again.


Using a scrap white piece of paper, apply 2 way glue for the legs. Note: best to close the front so legs can be symmetrical.

Punch out excess legs:

Position the Black CS as shown (see Jan's video):

The right & left side should now look like this:

Position the Cast-a-Spell Designer Paper inside. The right and left side Black CS can be slipped underneath the Cast-a-Spell Designer Paper. Then you are done!
Supplies:
  • Stamps: Itty Bitty Background, Eat Drink and be Scary
  • CS: Cast-a-Spell Designer Paper, Black, Only Orange, Whisper White
  • Ink: Black, Craft White
  • Accys: SU Big Shot Exclusive Billboard Alphabet Die, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Sticky Tape, Black Stampin' Write Pen

Thank you for visiting today.........HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!....hugs!

14 comments:

  1. Patti
    I love your halloween card. Would it be possible for you to post the diminsions that you used for this card?
    Thanks in advance
    Betty Jo

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  2. Hi Patti!

    This is the greatest Halloween card! I love it! You are so creative!

    Barbara Diane

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  3. Wow! My jaw was dropping! You are SO clever! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  4. Oh My GOSH! So stinking cute! i love it! so much fun

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  5. Are you freaking kidding me?! this is absolutely OVER THE TOP MOST AMAZING HALLOWEEN CARD EVA!!!

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  6. WOW! WOW! WOW! That is one heck of a card! I have no words!!

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  7. OMGosh! This is sooo clever! I loved your other two marquee-style cards, but this one with the 3 windows, is da bomb! I've made a monochromatic single window marquee, but I am definitely going to try multiple windows now. TFS

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  8. hi, Patti
    what a stunning card! Perfect in every way.
    It's a pity we don't celebrated Halloween in Germany.
    Lot of greetings - Regina

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  9. Thank you so much for adding the dimensions.Ican't wait to try this really cool card.

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  10. Love your twist on the design! Keep 'em coming!

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  11. So fabulous! I love how the eyes move when you open the card.

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  12. You are "ginormously phenomenal"! Your creations are "perfectly beautiful". I truly appreciate your wonderful work and that you share it with all of us. You are an "exceptional person".
    Deanna A

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  13. This is so cute! I have to try it!

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