Halloween Die Cut Card with iCraft Sheets

Boo to You!

Halloween is just a few days away and that means still time to create some crafty goodness!

Today Designer Tammy Tutterow has a quick and fun card to make in time for Halloween! Our Therm O Web iCraft Adhesive makes creating this card…a treat!

iCraft adhesive sheets combined with die cutting make creating cards fast and simple!

Applying iCraft Sheets to cardstock before die cutting makes every die cut an easy to use sticker that adheres perfectly to your project surface.

Therm O Web Supplies:

• Therm O Web: iCraft Adhesive Sheets

Other:

• Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations: Pumpkin Jack Die
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations: Mini Silly Jack-o-lantern Set
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations: Word Play
• Sizzix Core’dinations Cut & Emboss Cardstock Stack: Tim Holtz Distress
• Ranger Inkssentials Surfaces: #12 Black Craft Tag
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Black Soot
• Ranger Ink Adirondack Pigment Ink: Snow Cap, Sunshine Yellow
• Tim Holtz Idea-ology: Sanding Grip
• Ranger Ink Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool
• Craft Knife and cutting surface

By using items like a jumbo tag for a quick card base and pre-cut cardstock stacks for die cutting, this fun Halloween themed card can be made in a matter of minutes!

To begin, remove one of the backing papers from the back of an iCraft Sheet.  Apply the sheet to the back of a piece of cardstock.  Use a craft knife on a cutting surface to trim the excess adhesive sheet away from the edge of the cardstock.  Place the scrap piece of adhesive back on the backing sheet to save for future use.

Die cut you piece of cardstock as you normally would.  The added thickness from the sheet is minimal and does not affect the die cutting at all.  After die cutting, you have essentially a large ready to use cardstock sticker!

Fold the extra large tag in half to create a card base.

If desired, apply ink to the front of the card where the the face of the Jack-o-Lantern will be to add some lightness and interest.  If you are using a dark surface as shown, pigment inks will give you the best result.  In the example above, a layer of white was added first to create  a neutral base with yellow added on top.

To apply the die cut to the card front, simply peel away the remaining backing sheet and place the die cut on the card where desired.  Unlike applying a wet or dry adhesive to the back of a die cut, the iCraft sheet creates full edge to edge adhesive coverage.  There are no loose edges or goops of adhesive seeping out around the edges and no waiting for adhesive to dry.

Your die cut can be embellished with ink or sanding or with additional die cut elements.  Die cut letters are especially nice when backed with iCraft sheets before die cutting.  As you can see, even with additional treatments like ink and sanding, this card is still quick and easy and takes only a matter of minutes thanks to iCraft Sheets!

Just a reminder..we’ve extended our Pillowcase Challenge and hope you’ll join in! We hope you’ll  join us in making a pillowcase and in return..we’ll send you something! After receiving your pillowcase, Therm O Web will send you a gift of some of our best adhesives and stabilizers! (one package of StitchnSew Tear-away Stabilizer, HeatnBond UltraHold and HeatnBond Lite) as our thank you to you for joining us!

Here’s the details…use one of the pillowcase patterns found on All People Quilt website to create your pillowcase. Then email us at [email protected] for mailing instructions. Pillowcases need to be received by Friday, November 9th. Once we have received your pillowcase, we will send you a gift for participating.  It’s just that easy and even better…you’ll feel great for doing something for someone else! Pillowcases will be donated to the Dover’s Children’s Home in Dover, New Hampshire.

Therm O Web would like to help YOU make a pillowcase or two! Simply post a comment…let us know…do you have a favorite color for your bedroom? Kind of pillow? Size to sleep on..we’ll take just about any comment you care to share (well most any!!) and we’ll enter you to win this amazing prize pack plus fabrics to help you make a pillowcase or two!

We’ll give you through Sunday, October 28th to post a comment. Then we’ll select one random winner to enjoy this kit!

Remember…Make a pillowcase. Make a difference.

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