Free Halloween Backing Papers & Labels

 

Sorry it's been a while since my last post.

Things got a little busy but I'm back now!

I've been working on some papers, labels and

tags for Halloween.

There are some free downloadable sheets

at the end of this post

 

I made some dinner table name cards

for a Halloween celebration we're having next month.

They measure 70mm square.

 

For the card fronts I used the blank 'Gothic

Labels' (at the end of the post).

I opened the jpeg in my photographic programme

and used my 'add text' to write the names of

my guests.

 

For the mount;

I cut a 70mm x 35mm strip of the 'cobweb lace'

backing paper (downloadable at the end of this post)

Mounted it onto a 70mm x 40mm length of black card

and attached it to the place card using double sided tape.

 

I then added the label using 3mm foam mount pads

 

I used the 'Gothic Labels - Happy Halloween'

for the back of my cards.

 

There are four small gemstones glued onto the

the four 'flourishes' around the label.

 

I filled the letters 'Happy Halloween' using

a quickie glue pen and crystal glitter and also

ran a fine glue line along the black mount,

top & bottom, and applied black glitter.



The card opens to reveal a Halloween question

and answer (again at the end of the post)'

 

I couldn't resist adding a couple of small spider punch outs.

 

Hope you have fun with the papers

 

(Click on the download you want.

It will view bigger.

Right click and save to your computer). 

Here are the downloadable sheets;

Gothic Labels 'Happy Halloween'

 

Gothic Labels Blank

(These labels are a little taller than the first sheet

to allow more space for stamping of writing)

  

Spider Lace - Purple

 

Spider Lace - Black/White

 

 

Spider Lace - Green

 

 

Spider Lace - Orange

 

Halloween Questions & Answers

 These are just fun questions but if you wanted

to do something a little more 'grown up'

you could include Halloween trivia.

This is a great place to find info and ideas:

HALLOWEEN.COM

 

 

Thanks for popping by

I'll be back very soon with more Halloween papers and tags.

 

Hugs, 

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Small Gift Bag Template & Tutorial

I love working with boxes, bags and packaging.

This gift bag will hold a small present,

candy or jewelry would be perfect.

There's a downloadable template at the end of this post

The bag measurements are:

90mm (3.5") high x 85mm (3.3") wide x 40mm (1.5") deep

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A CLOSER VIEW

You will need; 

One A4 sheet of paper.

Glue

Two lengths of ribbon or cord.

If you are using a printable backing paper:

Print the paper.

 Flip the sheet over & return it to your printer.

Print the template on the reverse.

Making the bag:

Cut out and score along the dotted score lines.

Set the folds by folding them forward & backward

so the folds will work both ways (mountain & valley).

'Setting' the base folds

1) Pinch the diagonal, base folds

2) on the reverse - fold them in and press

3) open out, turn the paper over,

repeat the folds on the pattern side

Bag top

4) open the paper and fold the top back

5) turn the paper over and use the guides

to punch holes through the two layers

Bag sides

6) Fold the top flap back to the inside

and fold the sides as shown above.

7) Glue along the inside of side flap a

8) the glued side a slots over side b as shown above
9) Flatten the bag to make sure the sides are glued

together in the correct position.

Base fold

10) Bring the base up (there is a score line to help)
and place a finger on the outside base

11) pushing the inside folds down & pulling

the edges c upwards

12) Flatten edges c inwards & d outwards

13) Apply glue to the first flap and

press into position as shown

14)  Apply glue to the second flap

15) and position it over the first.

16) A crease is visible at the base of one side of the bag

17) but not on the other.

 Thread cord or ribbon through the punched holes, 

on either side of the bag, and tie inside to fix them

Download Sheet One

Small Gift Bag

click on image & open fully before saving

 Below is an extra sheet.

I have sized the decoupage down and included

some blank circle sentiments tags

so you can stamp a message of your choice.

Download Sheet Two

Blank Tags, Small Butterflies & Dragonflies

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Thank you for taking the time to visit.

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chocolates decoupage sheet click here

Butterfly Decoupage Card

OK humour me.

I'm really enjoying digital drawing at the moment.

This is a card I've made from a 'Butterflies & Dragonflies'

decoupage paper I've just designed.

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I've designed a whole set including backing papers,

ribbon boarders and sentiments tags.

I'm just putting the finishing touches to the sheets and

will be posting them through the week.

Hope you'll have fun with them

If you haven't discovered Curt's wonderful blog yet

 it's a must go visit!

He is sooo talented and has the best sense of humour.

Have a look at his latest cards, they're fabulous (as always)

and he's used a quote and chocolate from my last download sheets.

You would think they were made for his card!

Here's the link: Curt's World

Thanks for popping by and Ill be back soon!
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'Chocolate' Words & Backing Papers.

Add these sheets to the downloads in my previous

two posts and you will have a complete set.

'Chocolate Quotes' Free Download

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I've colour co-ordinated all of the sheets so

they will work together.

'Scratch' Backing Paper Free download

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Check out the links at the end of this post.

There are some funny and amazing facts about chocolate.

'Dots' Backing Paper Free Download

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'Chocolate Words' Backing Paper

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Great links to all things chocolate:

facts-about-chocolate.com

- fab quotes, jokes and information.

virtualchocolate.com

- quotes, recipes & lots more.

telegraph.co.uk

- from the 'QI' TV gang, amazing facts about chocolate.

2020site.org

- lots more fun facts

We all know too much of anything is bad for you.

Did you know that 22lb (40 bars of Dairy Milk)

is the lethal dose for human beings?!

Ending on a more positive note:

Chocolate is rich in anti-oxidants, which reduces

the risk of heart disease and cancer and it doesn't

cause acne.

Thanks for popping by and make sure you don't 

eat more than 39 bars of Dairy Milk in one go.

Hugs

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'Valentine Chocolates' - Free Downloads

Valentine's Day is just around the corner

and I've been making chocolates.

No calories though because they're virtual.

'Chocolates' Download Sheet One A

click on image & open fully before saving

If you have saved the above sheet before - this one is
amended so is slightly different.
The earlier one slipped through quality control...
...can't get the staff these days!

I've had so much fun making these that I've decided it's chocolate week on crafticious.
There will be more sheets coming including 'alphabet Buttons',
'chocolate words' and some samples along the way.

'Chocolates' Backing Paper Sheet One
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Thanks for popping by and I'll be back soon.

Have fun!

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Free Christmas Pyramage - 'Santa Hugs'

Here's my Christmas pyramage and backing papers.

There are free downloads at the end of this post.

I have only used three layers of the pyramage here: 2, 4 and 6.

You'll find they're all numbered on the sheet.

Each image allows up to six layers.

Before assembling the layers I inked lightly round the edges

using Distress Ink 'Chipped Sapphire'.

It's my new black!

I attached acetate over the back of the card aperture

then fixed the pyramage onto it.

The sentiments are from Inkadinkado clear stamps set,

'Cool Christmas'

Download Sheets

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before saving.

These are large images to ensure a good print quality.

'Santa Hugs' Pyramage sheet

Christmas Backing Papers

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