Halloween Week: Slimline Shaker Treat Card
Hello, Friends! Welcome to Halloween Week Day One! Since Halloween is just a couple weeks away, I thought it would be fun to share a week of Halloween Inspiration here on the blog. Today’s spooky project is a Carta Bella Halloween Market Slimline Shaker Treat Card.
Like all slimline cards, this one measures 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. Here’s how to create the base for this fun card.
- First, score black 8 1/2″ x 11″ cardstock on the long side at 3 1/2″ , 4″, 7 1/2″, 8″ and 91/2″.
- Now fold along the scored lines to create an 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ top fold card base with a 1/2″ spine at the top.
- Next, cut an 8 3/8″ x 3 3/8″ panel of Carta Bella Solid Cardstock.
- Top this with an 8 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ panel of the plaid pattern.
- Now cut the candy cart border strip and adhere in the center of the plaid pattern.
- Run 1/4″ Scor-Tape along the bottom of the card. Leave the ends long on each side. Then adhere a piece of Halloween Ribbon and wrap around to the back side of the panel.
- Repeat this along the top of the card and adhere black crochet lace.
- Create the shaker element from an ephemera frame. Pop the center sentiment out of the frame and adhere to the candy carts. Then back the frame with clear cardstock. Add layers of foam tape. Place your sequin mix in the center of the sentiment.
- Now line up the frame with the sentiment and press to adhere.
- Adhere a Reneabouquets Scarecrow on the left hand side of the shaker frame.
- Then add flowers, ribbon and buttons to complete the card front.
A Peek Inside
It’s easy to add the box pocket inside this card.
- First, fold along the scored lines. You can see the 1/2″ spine on the bottom of the pocket in this photo.
- Fold the extra scored flap behind the pocket area to make a sturdy pocket.
- Next, cut (2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ pieces of black cardstock from your scraps.
- Now score each of these at 1/2″ and 1″. Fold along the scored lines. These will be the sides of the pockets. Adhere the left and right hand flaps to the back of the pocket and to the base of the card.
Now all you need to do is decorate your card and add a little treat to the pocket. Create a small note card from a scrap of designer paper and write a spooky greeting inside.
I love to make this style of card. It’s quick and easy, but looks terrific. Putting a treat in the pocket turns it into a gift. I hope you’ll have fun making this one!
I’ll be back tomorrow with another boo-tiful Halloween project! You can find a linked supply list below this post.
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- Carta Bella Halloween Market
- Reneabouquets Scarecrow
- Buttons Galore and More
- 3/8″ Houndstooth Ribbon
- Gold Metallic String
- Halloween Ribbon
- Black Crochet Lace (retired)
- Buttons and Flowers from my stash
I can just see the look on someone’s face who receives this to know there is also candy on the inside of this beauty! LOVE how you do things! Fabulous!
I want to come to your house to trick or treat if your treats are like those included in your makes. I am loving the SlimLine cards and with that cute shaker element. Appreciate that you include your supply list – such great vendors and products.
Thanks so much, Mary! We do give out good treats…but not cards! LOL Thanks for the feedback on the supply list. It takes a fair bit of time to link the supplies, so it makes me happy to know that the effort is not in vain! xo
Oh I like the slim line card! It gives lots of room to use all of those great border sentiments and spooky images. And how cute is that scarecrow? I love him! As always your ribbons and embellishments are perfect! Thank you for sharing! Hugs!
Thank you dear Gena! I find that sometimes a slimline card is just the perfect size…especially when you are putting a peanut butter cup inside! LOL And yes, I do love that sweet little scarecrow!
I like this! So easy and adaptable for any occasion!!! Thank you!
Oh, so cute! Love this one!
Thanks, Sharon! It’s a quick and easy make, too!
Bring on Halloween! I’m always looking for spooky inspiration…thanks for showing us this boo-lightful card!
Thanks, Martie! I love this design for tucking in a little treat! Glad you enjoyed it, too!
Very cute Slimline Shaker card with a Treat!!! Your cards are always a treat …even without all the extra goodies and features on the inside. Can hardly wait for the rest of the week! Thanks Kathy for all of your inspiration! Hugs, Suzy Q
Thanks, Suzy! You are such a sweetheart!
Great Halloween slimline card design. I like the shaker and scarecrow.
As always; very creative and fun! Happy Halloween to you!
Love this card – so cute and bright!!
Thank you so much! It’s also a quick and easy make, which is a big bonus!
Slimline! Halloween! Gingham! = love
Thanks, Charlotte! We love the same things!