H alloween treat boxes made with Stampin' Up! products.
Project Recipe
Cut cardstock, glitter paper, Foam Adhesive Sheets, and designer paper pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
For black & white ghost boo box:
- 2-1/2" x 3" of small white "boo!" words on black background design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, cut so the words are horizontal on the horizontal rectangle
- 1-1/2" x 3" of gray stripes on white background design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, cut so the stripes are vertical on the horizontal rectangle
- 1-1/4" x 2-3/4" from Black 12" x 12" Glitter Paper
- 1-1/8" x 2-5/8" from Foam Adhesive Sheets
- 1-1/4" x 3-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
For green ghost boo box:
- 2-1/4" x 3" of small, black haunted houses on green background design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, cut so the houses are vertical on the horizontal rectangle
- 1-1/4" x 2-3/4" from Black 12" x 12" Glitter Paper
- 1-1/8" x 2-5/8" from Foam Adhesive Sheets
- 1-1/4" x 3-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
- 1-3/8" x 3-5/8" from Black 12" x 12" Glitter Paper
- 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
For pumpkin boo box:
- 2" x 3" of white candies on black background design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper
- 2 pieces each 3/4" x 3" of black and white stripes design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, cut so the stripes are vertical on the horizontal strips
- 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
- 1/2" x 3" from Basic White Cardstock
For cat and pumpkin treat yourself box:
- 2" x 3" of black cat faces and orange jack o'lanterns on gray background design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, cut so the faces are horizontal on the horizontal rectangle
- 2 pieces each 3/4" x 3" from Black 12" x 12" Glitter Paper
- 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" from Basic White Cardstock
- 1/2" x 3" from Basic White Cardstock
For skull box:
- 1-7/8" x 3" of skulls and tombstones on black background design from Cute Halloween 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, cut so the skulls and tombstones are vertical on the horizontal rectangle
- 2 pieces each 3/4" x 3" from Highland Heather Cardstock
- 1-1/2" square from Basic White Cardstock
- 3/4" x 3" from Basic White Cardstock
Take one top box piece and one bottom box piece from the package of Tombstone Treat Boxes. Fold on all score lines and fold the box pieces together. Remove the protective backing on the adhesive strips to hold the boxes together.
Fill the slightly smaller bottom box piece with treats and put the slightly larger top box piece on the box.
As you are ready to stamp using the Cute Halloween Set, place the cardstock or designer paper on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
For black & white ghost boo box:
Adhere the gray striped designer paper piece to the center of the boo! words designer paper piece.
Cut a 3-3/4" piece of the Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Lay the ribbon across the matted designer paper pieces so it covers the bottom seam between the two pieces. Fold the ends of the ribbon over and secure the ribbon in place on the back with strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Remove the protective backings from the Tear & Tape pieces and add Stampin' Seal to the back of the designer paper rectangle. Adhere the top of the box lid just above the bottom feet of the tombstone.
Peel the protective backing off of the Foam Adhesive Sheets rectangle. Adhere the Adhesive Sheets rectangle to the back (non-glittery) side of the Black Glitter Paper rectangle. Be sure to leave the other protective backing in place for now.
Pick out the "B," "!", and zero die from the Playful Alphabet Dies. Put them on top of the Black Glitter Paper rectangle with Foam Adhesive Sheet on back on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the glittery black side is face up. Leave room to cut another zero in a minute. Make sure the dies do NOT overlap. Run through the machine. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces. Keep ALL the pieces. Leave the protective backings in place for now.
Put the zero die back on top of the remaining bit of Black Glitter Paper rectangle with Foam Adhesive Sheet on back on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the glittery black side is face up. Run through the machine. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces. Leave the protective backing in place for now.
WITHOUT ADHERING, lay the black glitter cut outs on the top of the gray striped designer paper to spell out "BOO!" and figure out spacing. Stagger the cut outs up and down a bit. When happy with arrangement, adhere the cut outs in place one at a time by peeling off the protective backings.
Mount the outline ghost image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it on the bottom edge of the long, skinny white strip.
Mount the ghost face and arms image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it inside the ghost outline image.
Unlock the Halloween Punch. Holding the punch upside down so you can see the punching area, slide the stamped ghost outline image into the punch and get it centered in the corresponding punching area. Punch.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the ghost punch out to the lid of the box so it appears to be coming out of the glittery word "boo!" on the left side.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up three different sizes of black stars from the sheet of Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins making sure that you get the adhesive backings as well.
Adhere them in a rough triangle to the upper section of the box lid.
Cut a 3-1/2" piece of the Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Slide one end of the ribbon under the ribbon already on the box lid on the right side. Tie in place with a half knot. Trim the ends.
For green ghost boo box:
Adhere the piece of haunted houses designer paper to the box lid just above the bottom feet of the tombstone.
Mount the "trick or treat" sentiment from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Old Olive Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the vertical 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" white rectangle.
Adhere the stamped sentiment to the center of the Black Glitter Paper rectangle using Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Adhere the matted sentiment rectangle to the center of the designer paper on the box lid using Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Mount the outline ghost image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it on the bottom edge of the long, skinny white strip.
Mount the solid ghost image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Old Olive Ink Pad. Stamp it on Grid Paper. WITHOUT RE-INKING, stamp it inside the ghost outline image.
Mount the ghost face and arms image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Old Olive Ink Pad. Stamp it inside the ghost image.
Unlock the Halloween Punch. Holding the punch upside down so you can see the punching area, slide the stamped ghost outline image into the punch and get it centered in the corresponding punching area. Punch.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the ghost punch out to the lid of the box so it appears to be coming out of the left side of the matted sentiment rectangle.
Peel the protective backing off of the Foam Adhesive Sheets rectangle. Adhere the Adhesive Sheets rectangle to the back (non-glittery) side of the Black Glitter Paper rectangle. Be sure to leave the other protective backing in place for now.
Pick out the "B," "!", and zero die from the Playful Alphabet Dies. Put them on top of the Black Glitter Paper rectangle with Foam Adhesive Sheet on back on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the glittery black side is face up. Leave room to cut another zero in a minute. Make sure the dies do NOT overlap. Run through the machine. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces. Keep ALL the pieces. Leave the protective backings in place for now.
Put the zero die back on top of the remaining bit of Black Glitter Paper rectangle with Foam Adhesive Sheet on back on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the glittery black side is face up. Run through the machine. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces. Leave the protective backing in place for now.
WITHOUT ADHERING, lay the black glitter cut outs on the top of the box lid just above the designer paper to spell out "BOO!" and figure out spacing. When happy with arrangement, adhere the cut outs in place one at a time by peeling off the protective backings.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up three different sizes of black stars from the sheet of Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins making sure that you get the adhesive backings as well. Adhere them to the box lid as shown.
Cut a 3-1/2" piece of the Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Tie a half knot in the center of the ribbon. Trim the ends.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the ribbon knot to the lower right corner of the matted sentiment rectangle.
For pumpkin boo box:
Place the piece of white candy on black background designer paper on some Grid Paper to protect your work surface.
Rub a Blending Brush across the open Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad to get it inky. Rub the inky Blending Brush all over the designer paper rectangle. Get more ink on the Blending Brush as needed.
Adhere the two striped designer paper pieces to the back of the blended candy designer paper piece so about 1/4" of the striped designer paper shows on the top and bottom edges.
Cut a 3-3/4" piece and a 2-1/2" piece of the Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon.
Lay the ribbon pieces on some Grid Paper to protect your work surface.
Rub the inky Blending Brush across the open Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad to get it inky. Rub the inky Blending Brush all over the pieces of ribbon. Get more ink on the Blending Brush as needed.
Lay the large piece of colored ribbon across the matted designer paper pieces so it covers the bottom seam between the pieces. Fold the ends of the ribbon over and secure the ribbon in place on the back with strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Remove the protective backings from the Tear & Tape pieces and add Stampin' Seal to the back of the designer paper pieces. Adhere to the top of the box lid slightly closer to the top of the tombstone.
Unlock the Banners Pick A Punch. Slide one short edge of the thin Basic White strip into the right side of the punch (the side of the punch with the inward notched top) as far as it will go. Punch.
Mount the "Hey, Boo!" sentiment from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Old Olive Ink Pad. Stamp it on the punched banner so it is centered top to bottom and close to the notched end with the notch on the right side.
Use Paper Snips Scissors to cut off the left (unnotched) end of the sentiment banner so the whole thing is about 2-1/4" long.
Adhere the sentiment banner punch out to the top of the box lid just above the ribbon so the notched ends almost touch the right edge.
Mount the outline pumpkin image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Old Olive Ink Pad. Stamp it on the bottom edge of the long, skinny white strip so the stem is pointing up.
Mount the solid pumpkin image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad. Stamp it inside the previously stamped outline pumpkin image.
Mount the detailed jack o'lantern face image of choice from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it inside the previously stamped pumpkin image.
Unlock the Halloween Punch. Holding the punch upside down so you can see the punching area, slide the stamped pumpkin image into the punch and get it centered in the corresponding punching area. Punch.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the pumpkin punch out to the lid of the box so it overlaps the left end of the sentiment banner punch out.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up three different sizes of Pumpkin Pie stars from the sheet of Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins making sure that you get the adhesive backings as well. Adhere them in a rough triangle to the upper section of the box lid.
Slide the short piece of colored ribbon under the ribbon already on the box lid just under the pumpkin punch out. Tie in place with a half knot. Trim the ends.
For cat and pumpkin treat yourself box:
Mount the "hey, boo!" sentiment from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block G. Carefully press the stamp to the edge of the open Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad so you ink up ONLY the word "boo!". Stamp the word randomly at a slight angle three times onto the piece of cat and jack o' lantern designer paper making sure to carefully ink up the word each time.
Adhere the two glitter paper pieces to the back of the stamped designer paper piece so about 1/2" of the glitter paper shows on the top and bottom edges.
Cut a 3-3/4" piece of the Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Lay the ribbon across the matted designer paper/glitter paper pieces so it covers the bottom seam between the pieces. Fold the ends of the ribbon over and secure the ribbon in place on the back with strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Remove the protective backings from the Tear & Tape pieces and add Stampin' Seal to the back of the designer paper/glitter paper rectangle. Adhere to the top of the box lid just above the bottom feet of the tombstone.
Unlock the Banners Pick A Punch. Slide one short edge of the thin Basic White strip into the right side of the punch (the side of the punch with the inward notched top) as far as it will go. Punch.
Mount the "treat yourself" sentiment from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block G. Ink it up with the Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad. Stamp it on the punched banner so it is centered top to bottom and close to the notched end with the notch on the right side.
Use Paper Snips Scissors to cut off the left (unnotched) end of the sentiment banner so the whole thing is about 2-1/4" long.
Adhere the sentiment banner punch out to the top of the box lid so it is centered over the seam between the designer paper and glitter paper at the top and the notched ends almost touch the right edge.
Mount the solid cat head image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it on Grid Paper one time. WITHOUT RE-INKING, stamp it on one end of the thin, vertical white strip.
Mount the outline cat head image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it over the top of the previously stamped cat head.
Mount the detailed cat face image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it inside the previously stamped cat head image.
Unlock the Halloween Punch. Holding the punch upside down so you can see the punching area, slide the stamped cat face image into the punch and get it centered in the corresponding punching area. Punch.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the cat face punch out to the lid of the box so it overlaps the left end of the sentiment banner punch out at a slight angle.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up three different sizes of black stars from the sheet of Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins making sure that you get the adhesive backings as well. Adhere them in a rough triangle to the upper section of the box lid.
Cut a 3-1/2" piece of the Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Slide one end of the ribbon under the ribbon already on the box lid in the center. Tie in place with a half knot. Trim the ends.
For skull box:
Adhere the two Highland Heather strips to the back of the skulls and tombstones designer paper piece so about 3/16" of the purple shows on the top and bottom edges.
Cut a 3-3/4" piece of the Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon.
Lay the piece of ribbon across the matted designer paper/cardstock rectangle so it covers the bottom seam between the pieces. Fold the ends of the ribbon over and secure the ribbon in place on the back with strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Remove the protective backings from the Tear & Tape pieces and add Stampin' Seal to the back of the designer paper pieces. Adhere to the top of the box just above the feet of the tombstone.
Unlock the Banners Pick A Punch. Slide one short edge of the thin Basic White strip into the left side of the punch (the side of the punch with the outward notched top) as far as it will go. Punch. Repeat with the other end of the strip.
Mount the "Have a fa(boo)lous Halloween" sentiment from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block H. Carefully press the stamp to the edge of the open Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad so you ink up ONLY the words "fa(boo)lous Halloween." Stamp in the center of the punched white strip slightly closer to the right side.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment banner punch out to the lid of the box so it is centered over the ribbon and closer to the right edge.
Mount the outline skull image from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block B. Ink it up with the Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad or Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the white square.
Mount the detailed skull face image of choice from the Cutest Halloween Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Highland Heather Ink Pad. Stamp it inside the previously stamped skull image.
Use Paper Snips Scissors to cut out the stamped skull image by hand.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the skull cut out to the top of the box lid in the center.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up three different sizes of Highland Heather stars from the sheet of Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins making sure that you get the adhesive backings as well. Adhere them randomly to the box lid as shown.
Cut a 2-1/2" piece of the Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon.
Tie a half knot in the center of the ribbon. Trim the ends.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the ribbon knot to the left side of the sentiment banner punch out.