Creepy Candle Holder

Today's creation is kind of creepy. But I had fun trying to get it just right. It looks greener than it really is, the flash makes it look a lot brighter. I seen a similar thing on youtube but she used a glass container.

What I used
1. Pringles container ( cut down to about 5") you could use it as tall as you like.
2. Glue gun and a glue stick.
3. Black spray paint. Walmart brand .99 cents
4. 1 small piece of parchment paper ( you could use wax paper or none) I liked how it diffused the light of the tea light
5. Black craft paint. and a small brush.
6. Olive green paint and glow in the dark green paint.
7. 1 battery operated tea light. No regular candles please this is a paper container.

How I did it.
I first drew my mouth and eye shape on the can with a marker. It doesn't matter if you make a mistake like I did. because the paint will cover it.
after cutting out the one eye I flipped the shape over to the other side to use as a template for the second eye. Then I cut out the second eye and the mouth shape.

I then started dripping hot glue from the top of the can and letting it run down the sides. Not real close together at first,otherwise it makes big wide drips because it joins together. Once the first circle around of drips is dry I then went back and started adding more in between.

When I was happy with this, I then started to concentrate on his face area, adding more and more drips and trying to get them to cover the eye area. Without dripping all the way down and getting stringy.

I was going to use the chalkboard paint but changed my mind, it was not covering like I wanted it to. I chose to spray paint it black, that was the fastest way for me. But you could use regular black craft paint. 

When the black paint was dry I dry brushed the olive green onto the drips and just a little around the can in some areas. Let it dry.

I then dry brushed the glow in the dark green onto the drips.

I was happy with the way it looked with just the olive. Not sure how I feel about the glow paint. I may go back and redo the black and olive green.

I then painted the inside of the can with black craft paint and hot glued a piece of velum paper over the face on the inside. 

This made it so you could not see the tea light itself but you can see the light when its on. Gives a nice glow.

This is what it looked like when I was done.

My Halloween Invitations

My Halloween Invitations

 

What I used, for the card and envelope.

 

1. Recollections 5x6.5 white cards and envelopes (Michaels's brand)

2.StazOn Jet Black ink pad (Any black ink stamppad will work)

3.Ranger antique linen distress ink pad (You can use any yellow stamppad)

4.Cuttlebug brand haunted house embossing folder

5.Dollar store makeup sponge

6.Stampabilities Mummy stamp

7.Variety of Craftsmart rubber stamps (Michaels brand)

 

How I did it.

1.Fold your card at fold line. In upper right corner apply a small amount of the antique linen ink to your makeup sponge. In a gentle circle motion apply your ink to card. This will be where the moon is located. You can practice on a scrap piece of paper.

2.Put your card front face up in your embossing folder and place it so the embossing will be centered on front of card. Run through your embossing machine following the directions of your specific machine.

3.Remove from embossing folder and apply black ink to your sponge ( you can see in picture that I used to different areas on my sponge for the ink) Again in a gentle circular motion apply the black ink over your embossed house image. You can see that I just used enough black ink to make the house stand out a little more.

 

For the envelope I stamped on the front and back. Leaving room to write address to person invited and for the U.S.P.S. stamp in upper right hand corner. Below is photo of what I put on inside of the card. Minus personal information. I printed it on separate paper instead of directly to the card. That was just easier for me.

I hope you enjoyed this card. I wanted to keep it simple because I had quite a few to do.

 

Thanks So Much for dropping by. If you repost or share PLEASE include my blog information.

Deanna





Spooky Candelabra

Spooky Candelabra

Getting ready for Halloween! While cleaning out my grapevines the other day I noticed that some of them look pretty creepy. Into my scary mind pops in a candelabra for the Halloween party décor. So here is what I created with the off the cuff style of my brain bubble.

Here is the list of what I used.
1. Glue gun and glue stick (less than one glue stick used)
2. Dollar store candle holder ( mine came from thrift shop and was .50 cents)
3. Grape vine creepy shape. ( could be any branch from tree or bush that looks creepy to you and will fit into the candle holder) I cut mine at about 14" long.
4. Tea light (battery operated ones). I recommend no live flames.(I used 4 tea lights) I only buy them on sale. These I had from my daughters wedding.
5. Wal-mart fast dry spray paint flat black ( my store sells for .99 cents.)
My total cost for this craft was less than $3.00.  How awesome is that.



Here is how I created the candelabra.

1. I took each tea light and created small puddles of glue along the edge of top letting it drip down the side of the tea light. If it started to go to far I gently blew on it to help it set up faster.

Here I put a little paint on the drips so you could see it. My camera wouldn't take a good picture without the color difference.

  2.Test each tea light before gluing down. Make sure that the on off switch is clear so you can use it. I placed a small dab of hot glue on the battery cover area. Glue each tea light onto your choice of branch tips. I kind of held them in different areas before gluing down to see where I liked them.

3. Place a puddle of hot glue into the candle holder and insert the bottom of the branch into glue holding in place until it sets up. Top off with hot glue to the rim. This will secure it well. If you like when this is set up you can create drips like you did with the tea lights. Sorry pictures are on there sides.



 

4. In a well ventilated area ( I do mine outside) following the directions on can, spray paint your candelabra. Let dry and you are finished. I found this so cute and easy to do. When turning your tea lights on, tip candelabra upside down and carefully flip each switch. ( because they are hot glued on it can be delicate) I have turned mine off and on several times with none of them coming off, but I am careful.

 

 If you share this craft from me PLEASE link back to or mention my blog.  

 

I hope you enjoy this craft.

Deanna