Echo Park Paper

Trick or Treat Surprise Tags

It seems like a trick of some sort, doesn’t it? There are wonderful adults out there who care for our children on our behalf. Teachers… church leaders… bus drivers… grandparents… all of these amazing humans who step in to love our tiny monsters in our absence. If that trick doesn’t deserve a treat, I don’t know what does! 

Megan Hoeppner, here. Each Halloween, I like to treat these care givers to something special. I tend to opt for modest gift cards or another calorie-free idea, such as a few bucks for the classroom fund. That’s where these interactive gift tags come into play.

 

NOTE: This idea would also work well for older children and college kids. 

 

 

Needing an idea that wasn’t super time-intensive, the seed was planted for these tags. As you’ll see from the steps below, doesn’t take much to grow an entire garden of pumpkin tags: 

 

PUMPKIN POCKETS

1. Trim a sheet of 12”x12” orange cardstock in half and fold (NOT cut) each half in half. This will give you two 6”x6” pieces of orange cardstock. 

 

2. Lightly sketch a pumpkin on each 6”x6” piece. (From here on out, we’ll refer to these as Pump A and Pump B.)

NOTE: These will turn into pumpkin pockets, so make sure the tops of your pumpkins are wide enough that you can eventually slide a 3.25”x4.25” piece of paper through. 

 

3. Channel your inner Joey and Cut. It. Out. (Full House reference, anyone?) The result will be four pumpkins — two identical Pump A designs and two identical Pump B designs.

 

 

4. Attach the identical pieces together at the sides and bottom to make a pocket. 

NOTE: You can do this with a strong adhesive or by stitching. If using adhesive, simply add glue to the sides and bottoms of the pumpkins to create the pocket. If stitching, it’s a bit more complicated. Read on. 

 

4A. Stitch along the top of one pumpkin. 

NOTE: You are NOT sewing it to anything. This is simply to give the stitched look around the entire pumpkin. 

 

4B. Once the top is sewn, align the sewn pumpkin with it’s identical pumpkin piece and continue sewing where you left off at the top. Sew around the two sides and the bottom of the pumpkin. This creates your pocket. 

 

Repeat these pocket steps with Pump B.

 

FACE THE FACTS

Now it’s time to “carve” your cuties. Simply hand-cut face pieces from patterned paper or cardstock and adhere them. 

NOTE: I also used my thumbnail to rough up the edges a bit, which adds texture.

 

Not sure what kind of face to create? Look to the happy haunts on the “Pumpkin” piece of patterned paper in the Trick-or-Treat collection. That’s where I got my inspiration. 

 

 

For added definition, outline the shapes using a pen.

SLIDE, SLIDE, SLIPPITY SLIDE 

Let’s make stems for these bad boys! 

 

1. Trim two 2”x6” pieces from green cardstock. 

2. Slide one piece into Pump A and lightly mark where it meets the opening at the top. Starting at that point, draw and cut a stem shape, trimming away any excess above the stem that you don’t need. This gives you an insert that reaches the bottom of the pumpkin pocket with a stem poking out the top that will double as the element you pull on to reveal the gift within. 

 

3. Attach banner ephemera to the stems using a stapler. This is a great spot to affix stickers for a small sentiment! 

 

Repeat these steps with the second piece of cardstock to make your stem for Pump B.

 

 

TRICK OUT YOUR PUMPKINS

Now it’s time to make a place to write a message of thanks and include a little surprise. 

 

1. Trim two 3”x4” journaling cards from the “3x4 Journaling Cards” patterned paper and mat each on a thin piece of patterned paper. (This provides a space to sew without eating up your card real estate.) 

 

2. Using portion of a circle punch, notch the tops of each matted card. 

 

 

3. Place the cards on either side of the stem and secure them at the sides and bottom, leaving the top open. This little treat creates a pocket within a pocket. Tricky! (No feet-smelling happening here!)

 

Repeat these steps for Pump B.

 

BRING ON THE PARTY

Time to fill these Jacks with treats grown-ups and older kids will adore. The small stem pockets within your pumpkin pockets are just right for adding gift cards, cash, Pop Rocks, a wallet-sized photo, or any other flat surprise you can think of!

 

Plus, it’s a great space to write a message to your recipient. 

 

I hope these jovial Jacks tricks inspire you to have fun with your treating this Halloween. If you have other flat, small gift ideas, I’d love to read them. I’m always on the lookout for suggestions. 

 

Print the FREE instruction sheet with step-by-step instructions HERE!

 

Cheers!

Megan Hoeppner

 

ECHO PAPER SUPPLIES USED

 

• Trick-or-Treat “Perfume” Patterned Paper
• Trick-or-Treat “Halloween Banners” Patterned Paper
• Trick-or-Treat “3x4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper
• Trick-or-Treat Solids Kit
• Trick-or-Treat Element Stickers Sheet
• Trick-or-Treat Ephemera
• Lost in Neverland Enamel Dots

 

OTHER SUPPLIES USED

• black fine liner pen
• circle punch
• corner-rounder punch
• permanent adhesive
• sewing machine, thread

• mini stapler, staples

Happy Halloween Layout

Hiya scrappy peeps! Suzanna here today to share with you a single photo, Halloween layout with mixed media. My kids are “older” now and both find themselves above trick or treating. And what point is there in a costume if you don’t trick or treat or find yourself at a Halloween party, is the thought. SO! Fortunately, each clinic in the company that I work for dressed up and competed for a best costume award!

Many of the Echo Park collections are accompanied with stencils that are fantastic for mixed media! And, if you know me, you know I love simple mixed media. The look of the white mist on the black cardstock creates the perfect Hallow’s Eve background! Look closely and you will find a couple of spiders hanging in the web!

Forming an “L” around the mixed media are squares to add some color to the layout. A couple of the squares are trimmed down 2 inch squares from the 6x6 paper pad while the other 4 are also 6x6 paper pad pieces. The 6x6 paper pad pieces are preferable for this type of paper work as the design is smaller and therefore more “striking” on a smaller scale such as these squares.

The format of this layout didn’t really allow for journaling so I used a piece of the accompanying green coordinating cardstock to create a tag. The tag is nestled in a glassine bag behind the photo. This allows for both art and function.

Scattered through out the layout are stickers from the Element Sticker sheet. This little skeleton is the perfect compliment to our skeleton shirts!

I typically have process videos on my YouTube channel for you to check out however this layout does not have one. Sorry! Summer is a little hectic for this swim family. I hope you enjoyed this layout! I cannot wait for Halloween this year so I can document more great memories!

Thanks for stopping in to today! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Suzanna

ECHO PARK SUPPLIES:

Ebony Black Linen 80 lb Cardstock

Trick or Treat 6x6 Paper Pad

Trick or Treat Element Sticker

Trick or Treat Ephemera

Spooky Spiderweb Stencil

Club EP: September 2019

We're excited to announce our next kit club collection featuring "Fall Market!"

Here's a sneak peek at what's included:

 

 

Click HERE to join the club OR for more information.

Please direct all Kit Club related questions to: Kaitlin@echoparkpaper.com

Too Cute to Spook Gift Bag

On October 31^st, children everywhere will be focused on one thing...candy. This year, why not give that special little someone a treat they'll never forget in a gift bag made with Echo Park Paper's Trick or Treat Collection.  

Trick or Treat papers include many hand drawn elements, such as the sweet little trick or treat girl. She is from the Trick or Treat “3x4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper. Isn't she the cutest? I wanted her to be the focal point of the bag.

To make the bag extra special, I made a miniature haunted house ornament. The ornament was made with the Trick or Treat 6X6 Paper Pad and the tiny ghost was cut by hand from one of those papers. The ornament is a fun alternative to a gift tag. The house is held in place with a tiny piece of removable washi on the inside. Simply write a note on the back of the house with a gel pen, and you've created a very special keepsake that will last long after all of the candy has been eaten.

There are many more fun elements in the Trick or Treat Ephemera Pack. I used the “October 31” piece as well as another little ghost to dress up the wire handle. I adore those little ghosts!

I love making gift bags. It doesn't take very long, and it makes the recipient feel extra special. Here's a pro tip: Invest in a pair of Fringe Scissors. Fringe cut inexpensive tissue paper around the edges before placing tissue in the bag. It will make less of a mess than paper shred and it looks super cute!

I hope that my “Too Cute to Spook” gift bag will inspire you to make one of your own with the cut apart papers in Trick or Treat.

 

Happy Crafting!

Michelle Zerull

 

 

Supplies:

Carta Bella Designer Cardstock Ultra White Felt

Trick or Treat Collection Kit

Trick or Treat 6X6 Paper Pad

Trick or Treat “3X4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper

Trick or Treat “4X4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper

Trick or Treat “Halloween Banners” Patterned Paper

Trick or Treat “Pumpkins” Patterned Paper

Trick or Treat Ephemera

Adhesive

Dimensional Adhesive

Wire

Twine

Fringe Scissors

Digital Cutting Machine

SVG File: 3D House Christmas Tree Ornament

(Design ID# 111304 Silhouette Design Store)

SVG File: Framed Panel Bag at Svg Cuts

Two Page "Fall Market" Layout

Hiya scrappy peeps! Suzanna here today to share with you another double page layout! I have a penchant for all things Fall (or Autumn) and this “Fall Market” collection from Echo Park is no exception. I had to have it all. I think if there’s one season that I document most, it would definitely be the fall season. What season do you scrap the most of?

And just as Fall is the season which I scrapbook the most, I’m pretty sure that it is also the season during which I take the most pictures. It was difficult to narrow down the photos so I had eight that I really wanted to share to tell the whole story. And even then, the visible journaling doesn’t fully capture all the stories I want to tell.

In order to get the two vertical 4x6 photos to fit on the page without extending to the top and bottom edges, I printed them with a white border then trimmed off the white border. I contemplated using a square photo for the bottom photo, thus allowing you to see more of the aqua border. However then my husband wouldn’t have fit and amputating his feet was not an option! LOL!

This collection, like all Echo Park collections, has a plethora of fitting embellishments to choose from. There really is no shortage of embellishments with Echo Park. I love that you can combine chipboard with “flat” stickers and create depth to a layout as I have done with the pumpkins above.

You can just see the tops of the leaves peeking up from the bottom of the photo here. While the corn maze didn’t much color other than maize to see, there is nothing that screams Fall more than the changing color of the leaves! I had to use the die set that accompanies this collection to add the touch that is so very much the essence of Fall.

Be sure to swing by my YouTube channel and check out the process video if you are interested! And print the FREE step-by-step instruction page HERE so you can make your own later!

Thanks for stopping in to today! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Suzanna

SUPPLIES:

* Fall Market “Pumpkin Patch” Patterned Paper x 2

* Fall Market “Fall Floral” Patterned Paper

* Fall Market “4x6 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper

* Fall Market “Wagon Time” Patterned Paper

* Fall Market “Wreaths” Patterned Paper

* Fall Market “3x4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper

* Fall Market  6x6 Paper Pad

* Fall Market Sticker Sheet

* Fall Market Frames & Tags Ephemera

* Fall Market 6x13 Chipboard Accents

* Fall Market 6x13 Chipboard Phrases

* Fall Market Enamel Dots

* Market Leaves Die Set

* Manual die cut machine

* Foam adhesive

Warehouse Box Sale!!

Surprise! We're having a Box Sale!! Each Surprise Box costs only $50 and has a retail value of at least $201. Boxes may include paper, chipboard, enamel dots, brads, stickers, washi tape, and more. The sale ends August 23rd, or when we run out of boxes, so don't delay! Click here to purchase!

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Fall Market Scrapbook Layout

Hi there! Dorymar with you today with a new layout all about the awesome fall with the new Fall Market Collection from Carta Bella. There is nothing like autumn fresh air, pumpkin spice smells and good company to create great memories. 

I started this layout and selecting the back side of the Wagon Time paper as a base.  Then I created a frame by cutting a box in the center of the back side of the Pumpkin Patch paper, leaving a space of 1 inch on all the edges of the paper. 

To add different patterns in the background, I decided to cut three strips of different papers and place them diagonally in the center of the paper to make the background stand out. 

Adding layers to a page is simple and a great way to use the pieces or adding cute elements in the page. I added my pop dots as usual and layered the cute watercolor pumpkins, and fun fall baskets cluster to the Fall word from the Fall Market Chipboard Phrases and this create my title for this subtle layout.

The Autumn Floral paper have become a favorite of mine in this collection for fussy cutting large flowers for my scrapbook page.  I placed a large floral on the down left corner of the page and in different places around the layout. Then I added a few Fall Market Decorative Brads cluster to the large flowers and the subtitle of the layout.

I placed my photos 2x3" and then added some wonderful die cuts to finish off my layout. Adding dimension to elements is of course a must for me so I added pop dots on most of the die cuts and finished off this beautiful layout.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope I've inspired you to create beautiful things with the Fall Market Collection!

Supplies:

Wagon Time paper

Pumpkin Patch paper

Autumn Floral paper

Fall Floral paper

Happy Harvest paper

Wreaths paper

Fall Market Chipboard Phrases

Fall Market Frames and Tags Ephemera

"Fall Sweet Fall" Autumn Wreath

Hello there and welcome! It's Tya up on the blog today sharing a festive fall-themed wreath featuring the spectacular "Fall Market" collection by Carta Bella! Boy did I ever have fun making this wreath! It is going to look great along with all of my fall themed decor in my house this year! My home is decorated in a farmhouse motif so this collection was a dream come true to use! Here is my wreath:

To create the wreath I took all of the pattern papers that have a white background and cut them into 4x4 inch squares. I then traced a kitchen plate that measured approximately 8 inches onto some chipboard. I took a piece of the wood slat side of the Autumn Floral 12x12 paper and cut an 8-inch circle out on my Silhouette. I glued the wood paper to the chipboard. To create the cone shape on the 4x4 pattern papers, I simply folded them into a cone shape. I stapled the bottom point of the paper with a stapler. I then applied some adhesive to the top of the folded paper. Once the cone shape was made, I simply hot glued the paper cones to the back of the chipboard. Continue doing these steps until you have pattern paper cones all around your chipboard circle. I also hot glued some strands of raffia in between the paper cones for a festive fall touch. 

To decorate the center of the wreath I started by hot-gluing some thick burlap twine around the outside rim of my wood pattern paper with some hot glue. I then trimmed the "Fall Sweet Fall" sentiment from the 4x6 Journaling Cards paper. I added this to the center of the wreath with some foam tape. 

I decorated the corners of the Fall Sweet Fall card with some chipboard, stickers and enamel dots. I also wanted to add some texture to the wreath so I used the Market Leaves Die Set and a few different Solid papers to make some leaves to tuck behind the other elements. I folded them up a little on the ends for a dimensional effect. 

I had so much fun putting the wreath together! It is going to make a great addition to my fall decor. I hope I have inspired you to pick this beautiful collection up and make a few wreaths of your own!

Happy Crafting! 

 

SUPPLIES USED:

-Fall Market Fall Floral paper

-Fall Market Happy Harvest paper

-Fall Market Rustling Leaves paper

-Fall Market Pumpkin Patch paper

-Fall Market Autumn Floral paper

-Fall Market Red Gingham paper

-Fall Market Wreaths paper

-Fall Market Harvest Crates paper

-Fall Market Element Sticker

-Fall Market Solids Kit

-Fall Market Chipboard Accents

-Fall Market Chipboard Phrases

-Fall Market Market Leaves Die Set

-Chipboard

-Hot Glue

-Burlap Twine

-Enamel Dots

-Foam Tape 

-Raffia

 

“Bring on the Cider!” 3D Paper Crafted Set

I love Fall! I love the colors, the smells, the tastes, and of course, the Fall crafting. My Favorite Fall is a fun, new collection from Echo Park Paper that celebrates everything Autumn. My project here today was inspired by a darling little ephemera piece in the My Favorite Fall Frames and Tags Ephemera pack, that reads, “Bring on the Apple Cider!” When the there's a chill in the air, there's nothing better than sipping on a warm mug of your favorite hot beverage. Coffee is nice and tea is yummy too, but I love making up big pots of hot apple cider.

This “Bring on the Cider! Set consists of three separate components; there's a mug, a brewing station, and a pot. The pot itself can be removed from the paper  “machine” just like a real automatic brewing station! I covered my pot in a sweet patterned print that is the “B” side of the My Favorite Fall “4X4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper. I brushed the edges in white pigment ink for a soft vintage feel. It reminds me of a Pyrex pot that my Aunt used in the seventies. Retro cool!

The brewing station is made with Carta Bella Designer Cardstock Natural White Linen. I made covering panels from various patterns in the My Favorite Fall Collection Kit. The hanging filter is made from prints in the My Favorite Fall 6X6 Paper Pad. The leaf spray embellishment cluster was made using die cuts leaves from the My Favorite Fall Autumn Branches Die Set. If you like dies, this is the set for you! I love all of the various foliage. I will be using this set year-round!

You can't drink your cider without a cute little mug! I scaled the mug down to be more in proportion to the pot. This mug is covered in paper from the My Favorite Fall 6X6 Paper Pad. I love that soft mint color. It's so pretty! I added some My Favorite Fall “Autumn Bike Ride” Washi Tape to embellish the rim of the mug. Isn't it darling?

I will be using my “Bring on the Cider” Set to decorate my dining room coffee bar this Autumn. I love how this project evolved and that it has all of the traditional Fall imagery mixed with fresh and modern elements too. That one piece of ephemera lead to this project that I'm proud to display in my home. With all of the fabulous colors and print in the My Favorite Fall Collection, what will inspire you this season?

Happy Crafting!
Michelle Zerull

 

Supplies:

Carta Bella Designer Cardstock Natural White Linen

My Favorite Fall Collection Kit

My Favorite Fall Solids Kit

My Favorite Fall 6x6 Paper Pad

My Favorite Fall “Fall Breeze” Patterned Paper

My Favorite Fall “Hello Autumn” Patterned Paper

My Favorite Fall “4X4 Journaling Cards” Patterned Paper

My Favorite Fall “Fall is in the Air” Patterned Paper

My Favorite Fall “Element Sticker Sheet”

My Favorite Fall Ephemera

My Favorite Fall Frames & Tags Ephemera

My Favorite Fall Enamel Dots

My Favorite Fall Washi Tape Autumn Bike Ride

My Favorite Fall Autumn Branches Die Set

Twine

Vellum

Liquid Adhesive

Dimensional Adhesive

White Pigment Ink

Red Royal Dye Ink

Forever Green Dye Ink

Orange Soda Dye Ink

Manual Die Cutting Machine

Digital Die Cutting Machine

3D Hot Cocoa/Coffee Mug SVG File

(Silhouette Design Store ID #69481)

Coffee Pot SVG File Creatieve Papier Uitspattingen

 

 

Gratitude Pockets Featuring "My Favorite Fall"

Here’s a project idea you can be thankful for. It’s a super easy way to capture those blessings, counted. And all it involves is folding a 6x6 piece of paper in half to create an envelope—a great time saver during the busy holiday season. Take a look!

 

Megan Hoeppner, here. For years now, I’ve created gratitude cards to be used on Thanksgiving. It’s a nice way to keep our focus on the reason for our celebrating. Because holiday dinners can be large, I try to find simple ideas that I can create in bulk. This is one of those ideas.

 

 

It’s as easy as folding a 6x6 piece of paper in half and securing the creased edge and the two shorter sides. I used a sewing machine to secure these edges together, but you could also use liquid adhesive or a strong double-sided tape. 

 

 

You can leave these little pockets as is and let the adorable paper do the talking or you can take things up a notch by dressing them up with stickers, washi tape and ephemera from your stash. 

 

For the inside of your pocket envelope, trim a 3x5 piece of paper and slide it in. It’s as easy as that. Again, you always have the option of decorating the inner piece if you want to give it more personality. 

 

Place a card on each table setting or add them to a basket and direct guests to write at least one thing they’re thankful for on the inside card. Once all guests have completed their cards, gather them together for a heartfelt keepsakes you can look back on year after year. 

 

The process for creating your outer pocket is nearly as simple as the the mini envelopes. Trim a 7x9 piece of paper, score lines at 4 1/4” and 4 3/4”. Fold along the scored lines and secure the tops of the sides together. I used a small stapler to keep the pocket closed. Just like that, there’s a spot for all of your gratitude pockets to live! 

You guessed it! You can leave the pocket/envelope alone or add to it. I dressed up the spine a bit but trimming and scoring a second, smaller piece of paper. I also cut a journaling card from the 4x4 Journaling Card paper to place in the center. For a bit more texture, I added darling puffy stickers to the wreath. 

 

I will likely add the year to the spine of this outer case and then include this album with my Thanksgiving decor so we can enjoy it each year we gather together. What are your holiday traditions for counting and capturing blessings? I’m always looking for new approaches and would be very grateful to read yours. :) 

 

In the spirit of gratitude, please know I’m thankful for you. The Echo Park community is so lovely and supportive. I love having these opportunities to connect with you. 

 

Happy crafting!
Megan Hoeppner

 

ECHO PARK SUPPLIES USED

* My Favorite Fall 6x6 Paper Pad

* My Favorite Fall Enamel Dots

* My Favorite Fall Puffy Stickers

* My Favorite Fall Chipboard Accents

* My Favorite Fall 4x4 Journaling Cards patterned paper

* My Favorite Fall Fall Is In the Air patterned paper

* My Favorite Fall Elements Stickers

* My Favorite Fall Ephemera 

* My Favorite Fall Frames & Tags Ephemera

* Autumn Bike Ride Washi Tape

* Fall Floral Washi Tape

* Fall Harvest Washi Tape

* Pumpkin Display Washi Tape

* Pumpkin Truck Washi Tape

* Whisking Leaves Washi Tape

 

OTHER SUPPLIES USED

• sewing machine, thread
• mini staples, mini stapler