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Friday, October 21, 2011

Spooky Double or Nothing at The Beary Scrap

We have a brand new challenge at The Beary Scrap-- it's Double or Nothing-- to use two of something on your project. I had so much fun making my Double or Nothing project for this week and can't wait to show you what I came up with:



I got this little wood coffin at my local craft store (it's about 6 inches tall and two inches deep) and couldn't wait to decorate it up. First I painted the whole thing black; for two reasons, first so I didn't have to cover every tiny surface with paper, and second, so that no wood would show between the edges of the paper.



Then I measured or traced each surface and cut some paper to fit from Authentique's fantastic Glowing papers.

After covering the coffin with my TWO designer papers, I went to work embellishing it (oh, the most fun part!) with TWO types of trim (black tulle and seam binding) , two vintage Halloween potion tags (digi images bought off etsy), TWO black candy dots and TWO sparkly spiders.

But wait, I still have one more DOUBLE on my project, it's also a DOUBLE treat-- a cute coffin and then inside--


an extra goodie! I filled my coffin with some Halloween candy and this cute little mummy. I actually was thinking of putting a creepy skeleton inside but I've been making lots of these candy mummies and my daughter insisted this was perfect for putting into the coffin.


This one is a mini version made from a package of Tic Tacs (though I have been using full size Hershey bars for my other ones). Simply rip some strips of muslin fabric, glue around the candy, add two eyes and a sentiment (or any other decoration; I wanted to add a spider but then that would be 3 spiders and ruin my doubles! Hee hee).

I am entering this project in the following challenges:



I hope you have enjoyed our first week of Double or Nothing projects and are inspired to make one of your own. WE LOVE SEEING YOUR CREATIONS AND VISITING YOUR BLOGS so be sure to enter our current Beary Sweet Challenge by clicking HERE; you just might win a Beary Sweet voucher!

34 comments:

Rhonda Emery said...

wow I love this coffing and your mummy too cute thank you joining our halloween challenge at decorate to celebrate.

Vicki said...

Fantabulous Halloween project!! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Challenge Blog.

Anonymous said...

This is just fab! I really like the paper you used by especially like the 2 sentiments on the top.
Thanks for joining us at FG!
Hugs,
Carolyn

Ciska said...

What a fun project, I love the surprise inside too :) Thanks for joining our Vintage Halloween Challenge at Friendship's Garden, hope to see you back real soon!

Veronica said...

That is super cute. I love these altered coffins...great job
Thank you for joining us at CropStop Challenge Blog

Unknown said...

What great projects!! Thanks for the spooky inspiration and thanks for stopping my Friendship's Garden!

Norma said...

Oh my!! LOVE all the ribbon and definitely SPOOKY! love the treat inside:) Thank you for joining us at Decorate to Celebrate on the Halloween challenge. Have a fantastic weekend!
Hugs,
Norma

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Love it hun, fab creation!

Thank you for sharing with us at Divas, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

CherylAnn Robinson said...

This project is priceless! I made a coffin project last year but wish it looked as good as yours does. Thanks for playing at Friendships Garden.

Becky Garrison said...

That project is just too cute!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Friendship's Garden - hope to see you back soon! Becky

Sabina said...

WOW!! Very great project!! Very spooky!!! Thanks for playing along with ABC!!

Lisa said...

Wow, this is amazing and so creative! Thank you for joining us at Papertake Weekly :)

Aly's mom said...

I love the mummy! May have to make some, although prob won't squeeze it in for this halloween. Thanks for another great idea!!

nancie said...

Amazing Halloween Project. Love it! Thanks for joining The Poodles Parlour. Good Luck. Hugs!

Janet M said...

That's a wonderful project- you really got some great details on it.

Katie said...

I love this! So pretty & halloweeny! Thanks for joining us at CropStop Challenge Blog!

Unknown said...

super cute project!!! love the little mummy...:) thanks for playing with us at ABC Challenge
hugs

Dena said...

This is so absolutely GORGEOUS! I love everything about it! I love these little coffins. I altered one last year and had hoped to alter one this year. Looks like I'm running out of time, though. EEK! I just love everything about your coffin. Such an amazing piece of art!

Thanks for joining our challenge at Friendship's Garden Challenge Blog!

Aloha,
Dena Jones
FGCB DT

Renee Matarese said...

Oh my gosh! This is the coolest thing ever. I love everything about it! What a fun Halloween project.
Thanks for joining us at Party Time Tuesdays. Hope to see you again soon.
Renee
PTT DT

Melissa said...

I saw a wood coffin at the craft store this weekend and though "What on EARTH would I do with that??" I can't believe how adorable it is - especially when you open it up! Thanks for the idea. Thanks for sharing at Decorate to Celebrate. -Melissa (Decorate to Celebrate guest designer) craftygator.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Sooo clever and creative, my goodness! Thanks for participating in our challenge at Divas by Design!

Lin said...

Wow this is amazing! So much fabulous detail and just gorgeous.

Thanks for joining us at ABC.

Lin xx

Michelle Pearson said...

what a great project! Love all of the details! thanks for playing the CropStop Challenge this week!

Sherrie K. said...

Wow, fantastic job! Love all the pretty details and I am gonna have to run out and get some candy...that looks so yummy! Very cool project!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the treat container. Especially like the embellishing & the ribbon.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Jen Nelson said...

These are fab
Thanks for joining us at Crafting for all seasons
jen xx

Tammy said...

WOW this is ADORABLE!! I love that coffin and all of your fabulous details!! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calender this month!
Tammy :)

Jackie said...

love love love it! congrats on being a winner!
I will have to save mine for next year.

Aim said...

This is so cute!! I love the spooky little mummy inside!! :)

What a TREAT to see your goodies linked up at the Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog!

Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
and Decorate To Celebrate!

Cyndi S said...

Great coffin. Your daughter was right, the mummy worked wonderfully in the coffin. Love it. Here with Decorate to Celebrate.
cstephenson at q dot com

Diane Hodrick said...

This is the cutest project!

Becky Dunham said...

Wow Jamie! This is fabulous! I am hopping with Decorate to Celebrate today and I am so glad I came by your blog! I LOVE this project. Wish I had seen it earlier - it would have been fun to make for my kids, but next year :) I am a new follower so next time you share something this fabulous, I won't miss it!

Peggy Sue said...

came over from DTC and so glad I did, that is the coolest !!!
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Maheen said...

Cute cards and i like the way you design the card.
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