I did suggest to my daughter that it was too big and took too much candy corn - but apparently that's not possible!
I used a thin black double sided card, which is barely more than thick paper, initially I intended it to be the prototype, but it turned out so well, why change it to more expensive card.
For the cauldron you will need:
2 3" circles
8 8 1/2" x 1" strips scored at 1/2", 2 3/4" and 5 3/4"
1 9" x 1/2" strip
1 8 1/2" strip
2 brads
Gently fold the 8 strips at the score marks and apply tape between the two central folds.
Attach to one of the circles in a star pattern.
Turn over and stick the other circle on top - as well as making the whole thing tidier, it also increases the rigidity of the finished item
Apply tape to one side of the 9" x 1/2" and attach neatly to one of the spokes, work round the wheel, taking car to butt each one up against the previous one. When you run out of spokes you should have just enough card left to attach the first.
Attach the last strip as a handle using the two brads - I like to make sure that one end goes through the join for extra strength.
Now you should have a perfect cauldron that just needs a tag and filling with candy.
For the label, I punched a 1 3/4" circle in A|S orange card, added a spiders web in A|S pumpkin, and the witch and sentiment in black. A scrap of lime green ribbon completes the package.
Well that's the last of the Halloween treats for this year, I hope you enjoyed them. Tomorrow, we switch holidays to Christmas.
All supplies from Amuse Studio unless otherwise noted.
Supplies:
stamps: haunted, if you dare
paper: thin black double sided card (Michael's?), orange
ink: pumpkin, memento black tuxedo
misc: black brads, lime organdy ribbon
7 comments:
I love it! I'm definitely making some of these!
I would love to have a go at making one of these, have all the pieces cut out, but am having a hard time working out the directions. Do you happen to have any more photos with directions. Many thanks, Sarah
I am also finding it difficult to believe that 8 one inch strips fit around a 3 inch circle without over-lapping a lot! I am only able to secure 4 strips around the circle. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
The measurements don't make any sense...I tried it and it looks...wrong.
There is no way 8 spokes will go around the 9-1/2 strip. I think you need 2 9-1/2 strips. And what is the score mark at 1/2 inch for? Unless you meant the 9-1/2 strip to be attached inside the folded 1/2 inch score mark for a firmer lip. Then you would need to score 9 inches also on each strip. at
You only need 4 81/2 in. strips. Take the 91/2 in. strip and lay it down.... take the 81/2 strip and glue down the the short end to it. Glue 3 more down right next to each other. Take the opposite end of the first strip and glue it down next to number 4.. Do the same with the next 3. You should have 1/2 inch left on the 91/2 strip. form the 91/2 in. strip into a circle and glue it together. Now you have a basket.. put the handle on with the brads. Done. Tip: Use a bone folder to round up the strips of 81/2, so they do not bend and crack .
Very thoughtful bllog
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