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Halloween Decorations

Today Keisha Campbell shares some homemade Halloween decor. You will love how her style take Halloween decor to an entirely different level.

------------------------------------------*Over the weekend I made these boxes & the witch hat, using Making Memories papers & stickers...and my Slice to cut the masks! I love Wendy Addison & Nicol Sayre's work so much, and they were in my head as I did these.

Halloween Wreath

This beautiful Halloween wreath was created by Making Memories' designer Leah Fung. This is a fun project to help you jump into the spooky season.

Guest Designer Caroline Inkpen

Today it is Caroline Inkpen’s chance to shine as a guest designer on the Making Memories’ blog. Caroline created a pretty banner using the Slice. Caroline explains how she created this banner.

To make the base cards, I cut a 4" flower and its layer from the Dilly Dally design card in beige and pink cardstock. Then, I punched holes for the ribbons at this point so I knew where not to cover with the embellishments. I cut the letters spelling "sister" using Making Memories’ Panorama collection and the Dilly Dally design card at 2” and attached them using a dimensional adhesive.

Next, I went through my Slice design cards to find words that begin with the relevant letter and fit with the sister theme. I ended up using the following design cards:

• Basic Elements
• Big Kids
• Dilly Dally
• Remember This
• Vintage Findings

I created my own embellishments using the Making Memories’ Panorama collection and the Dilly Dally design card and finished them up with gems and brads from Making Memories’ Pitter Patter collection.

Thanks Caroline for sharing this project with us.  

Slice Fabrique: mirror and shadow tutorial.

Hello! here's a little tutorial showing how to create this key chain icon by using the mirror and shadow features on the Slice. I used the dilly dally design card and the main thing to remember when you cut fabric with the paper design cards is to keep your designs simple.
Watch the video and if you have any questions, please ask it in the comments area. : ) it was so much fun making it. I was thinking as i took pictures, that if you make a few of these they will make a gorgeous mobile.

Wilna

 

Table Decor

Here is a simple decor idea for your next big event. Cover some simple kraft boxes with patterned paper. Add an extra touch with ribbon, gems, and die-cuts. Stack the boxes as one piece or separate them to cover a large table.

This project was created with Making Memories' Tie the Knot collection. Check out the Making Memories' website to learn more.

Wedding Frame

Create your own decor for your next special occassion with Making Memories' Tie the Knot collection. This collection is great for big events like weddings and anniversaries, along with all the other ones inbetween.

Create your own flowers by cutting around a paper circle. Check out the video below to learn more.

Wedding Favors

Create your own favors for a wedding or celebration using Making Memories' Tie the Knot collection.

Check out this video to learn more.

 

Guest Designer Laurel Seabrook

Today I am excited to have Laurel Seabrook as the Making Memories' guest designer. Laurel used her Slice to create these great holiday projects. Laurel used Making Memories' Noel collection for these projects.

She explained how to create each project.

For the Tin I just covered it with paper (I upcycled a tin).  The tag and circle are made with the Basics 1; the star is from Vintage Findings and the sentiment is from the Mistletoe design card.

 

I covered the front of the bag.  The tag is made with the Basics 1 and the snowflakes are from Mistletoe.  I covered the edges with glitter.

 


 
I painted and distressed a wooden block with acrylic paint, covered the front with paper and wrapped and tied with a paper ribbon.  The label is cut with the Vintage Findings and sentiment from Mistletoe .  I then embellished with some bells, twine and glitter.

 

The flower and tag are both from the Mistletoe design card.

 
I folded up a brown lunch bag, covered with paper and sewed the edges.  The circle is cut with the Basics 1; the Tag and Snowflake are from Mistletoe and the mug is from Big Kids.  The package contains hot chocolate, candy canes, small swiss chocolates and mini marshmallows.  I also tucked in a Starbucks gift card.

 

Thanks Laurel for sharing your talents with us.

 

Spooky Home Decor

Accentuate your spooky Halloween decor with Making Memories' Toil & Trouble collection. Maggie Holmes used the Toil & Trouble collection to create pennant and flags for her home.

 

 

These party invitations and treats are really simple, but adding Making Memories' glitter bling stickers to them makes them really fun!  The next time you're needing to put together a quick project, try adding glitter bling for a little extra something! :)

Wendy Sue Anderson