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How to Create a Thanksgiving Silverware Holder

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by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends!  In today’s crafting tutorial, I will show you how to make fun and quick Thanksgiving papercrafts. This is a silverware holder made with kraft paper, stylish stamps, and chalk inks in a matte-finish look. I enjoy making crafts during the holidays and this is one that is perfect for the weeks leading up to the big Turkey day!

Skill: Beginner
Time: 10 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Stampendous Stamps: Damask Fall Set
  • Simply Crafty SVGs: Silverware Holder
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Kraft and Maroon
  • Bazzil Brand Cardstock: Golden Umber
  • Brother Scan N Cut Machine

How to Create A Mini Pumpkin Name Place Holder for Thanksgiving

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by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends! Annie here with a quick and easy name place holder for Thanksgiving Table Decor. Use any color that matches the color theme you are decorating with this year. In this video, I choose classic orange color for my paper base.

Here is a breakdown of the paper sizes

Stem: Kraft 1/2″ W X 2″ L
Leaf: Green 2″ W X 3″ L
Pumpkin: Orange 4″ W X 6″ L Then trim into 1/2″ W X 6″ L

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Directions

Art Supplies Used

Imagine
Other
  • Stampendous Stamps: Damask Fall Set
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Orange, Green, and Kraft
  • Sharpie Marker Fine Point: Black
  • Trimmer
  • Scissors

How to Create Thanksgiving Card with Ink Blending

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Hello Crafty Friends! Annie here with a Thanksgiving Card featuring VersaMagic Chalk Inks, Brilliance Pearlescent Pigment Inks, and StazOn Metallic Inks. This Thanksgiving papercraft can be used as a greeting card to give to your host or sent to a family member to let them know you are thinking about them during this holiday season.

This simple stamping and assembly can be finished in a crafting afternoon session. Additional supplies include scrapbooking paper and cardstock.

Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Stampendous Stamps: Fall Season Set
  • Queen & Co. Jellies Gems: Copper Brown
  • Studio Calico: Wood Veneer Leaf
  • DCWV Pattern Paper: Fall & Halloween Stack
  • Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Brown
  • Jot Brand Foam Tape

How To Make an Easy and Cute Tiny Witch Hat Party Decoration

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cute tiny witch hat for halloween

by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends! Today, I will show you how to make a small Halloween table decor or party decor for Halloween. We will construct a witch’s hat using two circles cut out from Rinea Foil to create the base of the hat and the cone, pointy top of the hat. Then we will go over how to stamp and emboss pumpkins from a Joy Clair stamp set and color in with beautiful orange and light brown inks.

This is a fun crafting project that can be finished in an easy crafternoon! Each witch hat can be decorated in a unique style or you can make them all look uniform. This project can be changed to be a kids’ craft. Be sure to use supplies that are kid-friendly.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: varies

Directions

Art Supplies

Imagine
Other 
  • Rinea Foil Paper: Starstruck Ebony/Ebony 
  • Rinea Foil Paper: Glossy Voilet/Gold 
  • Joy Clair Designs – Trick Or Trick Stamp Set
  • Ad Tech: Multi-temp  Glue Tool
  • Ad Tech: Glue Sticks
  • Jot Brand: Foam Adhesive
  • EkSuccess Embossing Tool
  • Sizzix 4″ Circle Die
  • Maker’s Movement Crossover Edge II Die Cutting Machine
  • Chipboard

How To Make A Halloween Goodie Bag

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quick and easy crafting ideas
halloween trick or trick bag pumpkin

by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends! In this crafting video, Annie creates a quick and easy fall project using Joy Clair stamps called Trick or Trick, a rich medium orange chalk ink, and simple ink layering techniques. This Chevron goody bag can be filled with Halloween candy or fun crafty gifts. I hope you found paper crafting and stamping inspiration.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 5-10 minutes per bag

Directions

shopping list

VersaMagic Dew Drop Ink Pad

memento ink pad dew drop in tangelo

memento markers

versafine onyx black ink pad

Other

Quick & Easy Projects: How To Make A Burlap Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Bag

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burlap trick or treat bag memento ink pad markers

Create the scarecrow mood this Fall with a handmade craft! In this crafting lesson, Annie shows you a quick and easy Halloween Trick or Treat candy bag made with burlap material, pumpkin stamps, and Memento dye inks. See how swatching inks to start can set the tone of the crafting session. This goody bag can be filled with treats or gifts.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 15 minutes

Directions

memento markers

memento ink pads

versamagic dew drop ink pads

versafine ink pad onyx black

mboss embossing powder

Other
  • Waffle Flower – Stamp and Die-Color combos Sets
  • Pretty Pink Posh Stamps – Give Thanks Set
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth Cardstock
  • Recollections Brand Die – Planner Accessories
  • Paper Studio Brand – Burlap Envelope
  • Watercolor Pen