–Annie
PS colors: peacock & paper bag
Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning Pad

Materials needed:
How to PDF
Small Cellophane Bags
Tombstone Place Cards
8 1/2″ x 11″ Text Paper (Moss)
8 1/2″ x 11″ Cover Paper (Curry)
Tissue Paper (Black)
Satin Ribbon (Black 1/4″)
1/4” Round Hole Punch
2 1/8” Circle Hole Punch
Scissors
Ruler
Marker
Stapler
Double-Stick Tape
Treats

Instructions:
1. Fold a 3/4” flap at bottom edges of tombstones to fit bases of cellophane bags (diagram A). Decorate tombstones with flourishes and sayings.
2. Cut 4” squares from moss paper. Fold 3/4” flaps for base of grass. Cut over grown grass blades on “non-base” side (diagram B).
3. Tuck grasses and tombstones into cellophane bags, along with treats wrapped in black tissue paper. Leave a bit of black tissue paper peaking out at the tops of each bag and staple closed just off to the left side where it will be hidden by the full moon.
4. Punch 2 1/8” circles from curry paper. Punch two 1/8” holes and thread black ribbon in, out and through again to make a little bat. Cover staples with moon using double stick tape.

Here are a few of my classic 1, 2, 3… steps for making these spooktacular little boxes using our Halloween Witches 12×12 Paper (or try the text weight wrapping paper if you have lots of favors to make).

Step 1: Trim your top and bottom papers to 8″ x 8″. To make these 4″ x 4″ x 2″ square boxes we used the witch 12″ x 12″ and black 8.5″ x 11″ cover papers. You can make different sized mini boxes – simply flip the little lid up on the scoring board for easy to follow measuring guides (see above).

Step 2: For the base of the box, score at the 2″ and 6″ marks. Rotate and repeat.

Step 3: Cut the corners to create four flaps for taping/gluing.

Step 4: Using a glue stick or tape runner, apply adhesive on “reverse side” of flaps on both corners. Fold flaps inward as shown above in step 3 – raise the side wall and rub to secure. Repeat for the opposite corner.

Step 5: For the lid to the box, score at 2″ and 6 1/8″. Repeat steps 1–4. Finish with a Halloween rubber stamp in black ink on a round tag and tie with bookbinding thread!

Ooohhh, it’s so ghoulishly good!

–Linda
PS colors: chartreuse & pool
Latest fave: Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool and Peacock Cards & Envelopes

–Annie
PS colors: peacock & paper bag
Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning Pad

Materials needed:
How to PDF
Tissue Paper (black & poppy)
Black Linen Thread
Scissors

Instructions:
1. Cut tissue papers to approximately 3″ X 5″. Create a mix of black and poppy, all black and all poppy pomettes.
2. Stack 6 sheets per pomette (diagram A). Make 1/2” accordion folds with each stack (diagram B). Cut points at both ends of tissue (diagram C).
3. Tie centers with 6” pieces of thread (diagram D). Carefully pull ends of each layer towards knot to fluff up the pomettes.
4. String up one long length of thread where you want your decor to hang and attach tissue pomettes.

The idea was to let the kids be creative when making their monsters, so beyond showing them some samples, they were free to add horns, eyes (however many they desired!), claws, teeth, etc. For finishing touches we used Stickles glitter glue as slime, warts, boogers…you get the idea.

The motto of this craft project: “No Rules, Anything Goes!”

–Ryan, Paper Source Reston Store
PS colors: moss & khaki
Latest fave: PS Printable Labels

Create a bunch of these party favors to fill with yummy treats for your Halloween guests!

– Claudia
PS colors: curry & fuchsia
Latest fave: Mini Magnolia Paper Flower Kit

Materials Needed:
Pillow Favor Box Luxe Fino White
8 1/2″ x 11″ Ivory Inkjet Linen Bookcloth
1 1/4″ Gravel Circle Labels
8 1/2″ x 11″ Red Text Weight Paper
1″ Circle Hole Punch
1/8″ Super Tacky Tape
Scissors
Glue Stick

Instructions:
1. Begin to assemble the pillow favor box as instructed, but close only one end. The closed end will be the bottom of the mummy.
2. With scissors, cut slits into the linen bookcloth measuring approximately 1″ x 8 1/2″. Tear into strips being sure to clean off any excess paper backing.
3. Apply glue stick generously to the backs of the strips and cover the favor box in a criss-cross and overlapping pattern. Trim the edges.
4. Once the bookcloth has been applied, stick gravel circle labels in place as eyes. With a 1″ circle hole punch, punch out 2 round circles from red text weight paper and adhere with glue stick on top of gravel stickers as red eyeballs.
5. Cover the top and bottom portions of the eyes with linen strips and trim excess from sides.
6. Fill with candy!

I used a variety of different materials for the paper doll Halloween costumes, including chocolate brads for the ghost’s eyes, orange Lokta fine paper for the pumpkin suit and hat, and xmas red Stickles for the devil horns and dress accents. I created the mummy costume using soft white 1/4″ satin ribbon and tons of Zots to hold it all together. The possibilities are endless!

I had a great time creating the paper doll costumes, but my favorite part was making miniature trick or treat bags that perfectly match our Trick or Treat Bag Kit!

Happy Halloween!!!!!

–Lonni, Paper Source Annapolis Store
PS colors: papaya & beet
Latest fave: Envelope Liner Template Kit

We will teach you to make frighteningly fun party decorations including coffin invitations, spider-webbed favors, bootiful candy corn placecards, and more. These Halloween goodies are sure to inspire a festive night of Trick-or-Treat fun for all ages! All you’ll need to come up with is the perfect Halloween costume!

Even if you aren’t planning a Halloween party, you’ll be able to use the tips and tricks you learn in this class for craft projects and party planning any time of year. Sign up now, seats are limited.

WHAT: Halloween Deadcorations
WHERE: All Paper Source stores
WHEN: Saturday, October 10. Times vary, see store for details.
HOW: Visit our workshop page to find your store & purchase your $45 ticket.

–Linda
PS colors: chartreuse & pool
Latest fave: Saddle Stitch Notebooks

I’m a sucker for a pop-up, so I knew I had to incorporate one into a spooky Halloween party invitation this year. There’s just something about the unexpected three-dimensional experience that instantly puts a smile on your face… and then, like a self-proclaimed geeky engineer, you can’t resist opening and closing it to see the mechanics behind it all. Creating a pop-up is actually quite simple, and once you learn, you’ll want to add pop-up elements to all your party invitations and greeting cards. Go ahead, let your inner geeky engineer shine!

–Annie
PS colors: eco-white & pool
Latest fave: 12″ Guillotine Trimmer — great for cutting large sheets of paper!

Materials Needed:
A7 Folded Cards Chartreuse
Bat Rubber Stamp
For, Date, Time, Place Rubber Stamp
Graphite Black Brilliance Pigment Ink Pad
8 1/2″ x 11″ Black Text Weight Paper
Adhesive Crystals
4″ Round Labels
1/4″ Super Tacky Tape
Scissors
Bonefolder
Ruler
Pencil
PDF Template

Instructions:
1. Using Graphite Black ink pad, stamp bat images onto the inside of a folded card. Have fun by stamping them every which way…even up-side-down!
2. Trace and cut out the large bat shape from black text weight paper using PDF Template.
3. Fold the large bat shape where indicated (see image A on PDF template). Confirm the placement of the bat inside the card by holding it in place, then opening and closing the card. When satisfied, adhere super tacky tape to the bat as shown (see image B on PDF template). Stick one side of the bat into place with all parts folded, then fold the card closed on top of folded bat – this will adhere the second side of bat to the card.
4. Create eyes by placing adhesive crystals on large bat’s face.
5. Stamp For, Date, Time, Place below the bat on card inside right panel. Fill in your Halloween party details.
5. For the card front, print “You’re invited to…” onto a 4″ round Eco-White printable label that will look like a moon. Adhere in place and stamp one bat next to moon sticker.