Stacy's Paper Crafts

Paper Pumpkins

I've been making paper pumpkins since September, they are so fun to create! The orange, teal, and white geometric pumpkins are from SVGCuts. For the teal and white pumpkins, I removed the cut lines to create a solid pumpkin. It was a little tricky assembling it, but I love how they turned out! I used Bazzill Smoothie cardstock for all of the pumpkins. Click the photos for a closeup view. 

I didn't have any teal cardstock, so I used white, and then painted the pieces using Dylusions Vibrant Turquoise Paint before assembling it. After doing so I decided that it would have easier to just paint it after I assembled it. I like the texture the paint provides, it almost feels like plastic. 

This orange pumpkin is also an SVGCuts file, from the Harvest Sunset Kit. I told you in my last post, I'm obsessed! This was actually the first SVGCuts file that I purchased. I always layer up my pieces when creating 3D designs, but I didn't need to with this one. The extra layers made it a little wonky looking but I'm keeping it LOL! I inked the pieces of this pumpkin using Ranger Archival ink in the colors Monarch Orange and Coffee before assembling it. That little pumpkin is a Lori Whitlock design called 3D Pumpkin Box Short that I reduced in size. I can't recall how much, but he's tiny :) It was a little cumbersome to assemble but he's so cute! 

The gold geometric pumpkin is covered with gold glitter & Mod Podge. I haven't used Mod Podge in a long time, but it's my new best friend to use with glitter! It really seals it in, so there is very little if any glitter fall out as long as you give it a few coats. I think the easiest way to do this is to apply a coat of Mod Podge, sprinkle on your glitter then allow it to dry. Repeat these steps and allow it to dry between layers until you achieve your desired coverage. Let your project dry completely and then add a coat or two of only the Mod Podge to seal the glitter.

By the way, in case you didn't know SVGCuts offers tons of FREE cut files! Check 'em out  SVG Free Cut Files

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

3D Witchy Hat

Hi All!

I'm sorry I've been so inconsistent about updating my blog. I really HATE MS and its' baggage! I've learned over the past couple of years that the worst thing about living with a chronic illness, for me, is that everyday is different. Nothing is consistent, it's difficult to keep commitments and I hate it so, so, so much!!! I hate not being able to follow through with the things that I want and need to do. I'm working on trying accept it and I'm trying to figure out how to work around it. Anyway.... all of that is just to say Hi! I'm still here and I'm still creating when I am feeling up to it. 

I wanted to share this witches hat I created this year. I'm currently OBSESSED with www.svgcuts.com cut files! This is not a sponsored post, nor have I used an affiliate link to their store. I just LOVE the designs and have purchased several and wanted to share with you. The assembly instructions for the 3D designs that I've purchased are so detailed. They also have video tutorials for many of the designs offered.

This witches hat comes from the Haunted Forest Collection. It's actually a box, but I added some hot glue to make it one piece. It's sooo sturdy! I wonder if Mary, the designer behind SVGCuts has an architectural background, because these designs are so detailed and so sturdy after assembling them! You can click the photos for a closeup view.

When I create 3D projects I usually use 100-120lb. weight cardstock, and or light or medium weight chipboard, and layer up the pieces. With this design, 100lb. weight cardstock was perfect! The file for this design includes 3 layers that make up brim of the hat which makes it really sturdy. I added some glitter tulle that I got from the Dollar Tree. It's super cute but I don't recommend it because the glitter fall out is the worst! 

I created the flower using black crepe paper and adhered some glitter foam balls, also from the Dollar Tree! My local Dollar Tree has been stocking some fun crafty items lately. These are apart of their Christmas stock, you might be able to find some in your stores. I bought these in Sept. before they had a lot of Christmas stock out because I knew they would sell out quickly! They had them in gold, silver, & red. 

I hope you all are doing well, thanks for stopping by today!