Ghostly Pumpkin

Simply Crafty SVGs is having an October challenge. Use one of their files, enter it, and possibly win something! So I got to looking at their files and I fell in love with their Ghostly Pumpkin file.

I made a few modifications to my file and I will share them with you here! First, I knew that I was going to use a tealight fake candle on the inside. 

I added a circle to accommodate the tealight to the middle of the base. ***Sugar tip*** I forgot (amateurish mistake) to add it to the base cover as well which was no big deal that's what xactos are for, but be a better crafter than me and add it to the base cover plate as well! 

Next I knew that I wanted my pumpkin to adhere to the base to cut down on any light peaking through the bottom. Personal preference. So I added some tabs to the bottom of the base pumpkin sides.

To accomplish this, simply make a rectangle on the bottom, weld, and add a folding line to each added piece.

Next I knew that I was going to use vellum for the windows and doors. So I made templates for those window coverings by simple using the offset tool at 0.200 after extracting the windows from the pumpkin panel (make a copy of the pumpkin panels, highlight, right click, select release compound path. Keep the windows/door and discard the rest)

 You can see below that the vellum will cover the door/windows just right

After cutting out my files, I highlighted or made them more rustic with ink and a paint brush.

Normally I would use my eBrush, but sadly it is still out of commission so I went back to the old style.

The best part about doing a haunted anything for Halloween and dry brushing ink, it can be super sloppy and still looks like you meant it to be that way!

 I used some Tim Holtz brown distress ink for the pumpkin panels.

 Then I grabbed my Sizzix Bigshot and a 'We R Memories' embossing folder to add texture to the panels.

 I also inked and embossed the decorative base panels

 Then I got to assembling!

 Final Product:

 The rustic look of the ink helps "age" things along

 I added some leaves and curly cues to the top

 I decided to cut the ghosts out in vellum as well instead of white cardstock

One thing I loved about this file is that every side has some sort of detail. The details is not all exclusive to the front.

 Turn the lights off...

Materials Used: 

Simply Crafty SVGs 'Ghostly Pumpkin' file

Coordinations and Bazzil papers

Sizzix Bigshot

Darice embossing folder (base decorative panels)

We R Memories embossing folder (pumpkin panels)

Silhouette Cameo 3

Silhouette Studio~Designers Edition

Tim Holtz Brown Ink

Aleene's Original Tacky Glue