I used the Them Bones Suite of products to make this adorable Square Column Fold Halloween Card that I’m sharing with you today.
On 9/20/23 I demonstrated how to make a Square Column Fold Card using the Layering Leaves Stamp Set. And on 9/26/23 I shared another I had made with the Translucent Florals Stamps and Dies. Check those out for more inspiration.
I have to say I was pretty excited after creating this card yesterday with mainly my left hand. For those of you that didn’t know, I had surgery to repair a rupture on the sagittal band of my right middle finger on 9/21/23. My right hand is my dominant hand. So I have to say it’s been a little bit of a challenge dong pretty much everything. But I am so grateful to all of those who have been helping me make it through these past couple of weeks (a special thanks to my surgeon, the nurses, the medical team, my sister Renee, my mom and dad, Theresa, Gretchen, Rose, Jaylene, my boys, and my husband Tim)!
I get the stitches out today and go into a brace that allows a bit more movement. So hopefully tomorrow I’ll be able to use my right hand a little bit during my Online Paper Crafting Class.
Be sure to watch the instructional video in my September 20th blog post first to get an idea of how this type of card comes together. And then read through the measurements supplies and tips below so that you can recreate this version of the fun fold card.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements …
- Them Bones Designer Paper (plaid pattern)
- (2) 1-3/8” x 5-1/2”
- 1-3/16” x 5-1/2”
- Them Bones Designer Paper (plaid pattern)
- Scraps for die-cutting the 3 skeletal figures
- Basic Black Cardstock
- 5-1/2” x 10-1/8” scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4”, 5-3/4”, 7-1/4”, and 8-3/4”
- Scrap for die-cutting the small circle (approx. 1″ diameter)
- Basic Gray Cardstock
- 1″ x 2-5/8″
- Scrap for die-cutting the tombstone
- Glow In The Dark Specialty Paper
- Scrap for punching the 1-3/4″ circle
Here is a photo of the finished card from above to show the “wobble” behind the skeleton guy…
…and close up in the dim light to show off the glow of the moon.
This card is pretty simple to put together if you’ve seen the video for the first card. I punched the Basic Gray banner before stamping it. And then I made sure to add it to the card base with Dimensionals so it lines up with the moon when closed. The designer paper strips, the tombstone, the cat & dog, and the moon are all added flat to the card base with Seal Adhesive or Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
The skeleton guy is mounted onto a small 1” diameter circle of black cardstock that I cut using the Reach For The Stars Dies. This way I had enough surface area behind the skeleton for mounting the wobble. Be sure to add your skeleton with the wobble on the back so that he’s positioned straight up and down when released. You may have to do a little adjusting before you press it in place permanently. I love how the skeleton dances when the card is pulled from the envelope!
Oh!…and remember to add the embellishments.
The card folds flat in this direction to fit into its envelope.
And it opens up flat in this direction for ease at writing and signing on the tombstone.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I had to share today. I hope I inspired your creativity!
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RUSTIC CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT ADDED
The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25-day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of October 3, 2023 (while supplies last).
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- This month’s kit includes:
- Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
- Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
- Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
- Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
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KITS COLLECTION: RUSTIC CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT ADDED
The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25-day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make eight beautiful 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards including beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces and a bottle of Glitter Glue. AND the coordinating box design can help create a cute village Christmas scene! (FYI…this kit coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. So you’ll want to stay subscribed.) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red (ink color)
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Rachel, I’m so glad you are healing and will have more movement soon in your right hand. Thanks for this adorable card. I think “Them Bones” bundle is awesome. Enjoy your day!
Hugs to you my friend. Slowly gaining back my right-handed skills. I’m able to sign my name again! Yay!