Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Skull Lantern (Flameless)



Skull Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush
Lantern size: W 3 x D 3 x H 7”


This Flameless lantern features cut out Skull and Spider Web designs on each of the four sides. A layered transparent frosted effect is created when vellum paper is used. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222




1.Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock and vellum paper)
2. Flip the two lantern pieces over ( pretty side down) Fold the score lines of the lantern body. Center the two lantern body pieces. Apply glue to the backside of the right side tab on the left lantern body piece. Attach to the other lantern piece making sure that the bottoms align (joining the two body pieces).
3. Glue the rectangular vellum pieces to the open areas of the lantern body- centering each rectangle with the open window area of the lantern body.
4.-5. Glue the circular hangers together. ( Make sure the stems of this piece remain separate)
6. Glue one of the stems to the inside of the top of the third from the left window panel. (The other stem will be glued inside the lantern later)
7. Apply glue to the side long tab on the very right side. Secure the long side tab to the other side creating a box.
8. Apply glue to the top tab with the circular hanger and secure it to the triangular panel to it’s left side.
9. -10. Repeat for all of the tabs. Apply glue to the other side of the circular hanger piece and secure to the opposite side inside the lantern.
Continue applying glue to the top tabs until the top is complete.
11. -12. Using a ruler, line the edge of the ruler along the score line and fold upward on each side of the webbed mat.
13. Pinch the corners and fold at the angled score line on the web window. The last three steps are to create a 3D frame-like web window.
14. Apply glue to the backside of the web window just along the very inside edges.
15. Center and secure to the matching inside rectangle shape of the lantern body. Using pieces of square foam adhesive, center and secure the skull shapes on the coordinating skull shape on the lantern body. Repeat for every side.


16. Fold the score lines on the lantern square base. Apply glue to the top two tabs of the Lantern square base and secure to the inside of the sides.
17. Repeat for the bottom two tabs creating a shallow box.
22. Place a flameless candle inside and the lantern body in it’s base. I finished with a ribbon on top:)



3D Spider Web Photo Frame 4X6

3D Spider Web Photo Frame 4X6 - JMRush 
Finished Frame Dimensions: W 7 1/8"X H 5 1/4" X D 5/8”
Fits 4X6 photos


This easy to construct, two piece frame can be used vertically or horizontally and features a fold out stand, a decorative webbed mat, and a spider. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


1. Cut out design piece. (I used double sided card stock)
2. Insert the tabs of the frame base into the frame base slots (as shown in the image)
3.  Align and center the pieces. On the backside. Apply glue to the inside of the tabs and secure into place making sure that the corners are 90 degree angles.
4. Apply glue to the top backside and lower left of the solid rectangle shape that was the inside of your webbed mat piece. ( The image shows glue to the frame base to demonstrate the area where glue should not be present) Center and glue to the inside rectangle of the frame base making sure that the score lines for the frame stand remain moveable.
5. Pre-fold all scored lines on the edges of the frame folding them inward toward the center. Fold all score lines on the tabs inward.
6.  Starting on the side of the frame base, apply hot glue to the very inside score line on that side of the frame base.
7.  Place the edge down so the it is in alignment with the bottom score line. This will form a box.
8.-9. Depending on how quickly you work, you can roll the box inward toward the center of the frame. This action will apply the glue edge to the base of the frame. Hold until the glue is secure. ( image 8 shows applying more hot glue before you roll the box inward if your glue has dried)
10. Repeat this steps for each of the frame sides. (You will need to be careful a little more careful on the left side when applying glue to the score line so that the stand leg of the frame will have mobility later.)
11.-13. Fold in the score lines on each side of each tab. Apply a dab of hot glue. Fold the tab into the tab hole and hold until the glue is secure.
14. Repeat for each tab.
15 .Insert your photo by sliding it into place. The sides of the frame will lift up a bit to ease the photo insertion. On the backside, you can raise the stand flaps so that your frame sits vertically…..





16. Or you can raise the stand flap so that your frame sits horizontally.
17. -18. Using a ruler, line the edge of the ruler along the score line and fold upward on each side of the webbed mat.
19. Pinch the corners and fold at the angled score line on the web window. The last three steps are to create a 3D frame-like web window.
20. Apply glue to the backside of the web window just along the very inside edges.
21. Center and secure to the matching inside rectangle shape of the frame body.
22. Shape/Curve your spider. I used large enamel dot to accentuate the hind end. 
23. I used a black marker to color the sides of the white foam adhesive square that I used to secure the spider to the combined frame so that the edges didn’t show.
24. Ta Da:)

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Zombie Treat Box




Zombie Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”


This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222



  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score line. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  4. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  5. Tuck the tab into the slot in the back. 
  6. Attach the zombie head to the solid zombie head base using pieces of foam adhesive squares. (I used enamel dots to accentuate the eyes in between these two layers. You can place the zombie head on top the head base temporarily and use a marker to place a guide mark through the eye holes to find placement:) Glue the smaller zombie face to the larger one-centering it.
  7. Attach the combined zombie face to the combined zombie head using foam adhesive squares.
  8. Glue the small eyes to the coordinating shapes on the combined zombie head. Attach the combined zombie head to the front of the treat box using foam adhesive squares and finish with a ribbon bow tie.



Pumpkin Treat Box



Pumpkin Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”


This treat box design has four optional Jack-O-Lantern faces that can be used, has an attached lid, and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 


You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222



  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score line. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  4. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  5. Tuck the tab into the slot in the back.
  6. Glue the two stem leaf pieces together on the central stem part only and making sure that the half circle shapes at the bottom and leaves are still separate.
  7. Curl the leaves as you like.
  8. Glue the two small stem designs to each side of the combined stem/leaf piece.
  9. Insert the combined stem/leaf piece into the slot on the top of the treat box.
  10. Apply glue to the inside of the leaf/stem small tabs and secure to the top of the lantern. Hold until secure.
  11. Apply glue to the backside of the small circle piece.
  12. Cover the tabs on the inside of the lid portion of the treat box. Finish by adding a ribbon or twine and apply one of the four Jack-O-Lantern faces if desired.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Mummy Treat Box




Mummy Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”


This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score line. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  4. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  5. Tuck the tab into the slot in the back. Attach the mummy face wrap to the mummy skull using pieces of foam adhesive squares.
  6. Attach the combined mummy skull to the skull solid base using foam adhesive squares.
  7. Attach the eyes to the coordinating shapes on the combined skull using pieces of foam adhesive squares.
  8. Attach the combined mummy skull to the front of the treat box using foam adhesive squares and finish with a ribbon bow tie.

Skull Treat Box




Skull Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”


This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score line. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  4. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  5. Tuck the tab into the slot in the back.
  6. Attach the skull to the skull solid base using foam adhesive squares.
  7. Attach the eyes to the coordinating shapes on the combined skull using pieces of foam adhesive squares.
  8. Attach the combined skull to the front of the treat box using foam adhesive squares and finish with a ribbon bow tie.

Ghost Treat Box- Girl and Boy


Ghost Treat Box- Girl and Boy-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”

This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score line. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  4. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  5. Tuck the tab into the slot in the back.
  6. Glue each of the ghost’s arms to the edge of the back side ( with the tab/slot at the top)
  7. For the boy ghost, Glue the small circle eyes to the larger white circles; centering them. Glue the mouth into place and use pieces of foam adhesive squares to attach the eyes to the front of the treat box. I used enamel dots to accentuate the eyes and finished with a ribbon bow tie. Fill with goodies:) — For the girl, glue the mouth and eyes to the front of the treat box and finish with a ribbon at the top corner.


Silhouette Sale! Three days only.


You can purchase my Silhouette design files here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

Monster Pocket Card 2



Monster Pocket Card 2-JMRush
Approximate Card size: W 5.50” X H 4.25”

This design has an inside pocket that can be used for notes or gift cards and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Glue the teeth and two front panels into place. Glue the eyes to the solid eye base.
  3. Flip the card base over. Fold the score lines on the card base. Apply glue to the back of the side tabs. Secure to the upper rectangular panel forming a pocket.
  4. Insert note or gift card.
  5. Attach the eyes with pieces of foam adhesive squares. I used different sized small enamel dots to accentuate the eyes:)

Bat Treat Box

Bat Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”


This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score lines. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  4. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  5. Tuck the tab into the slot in the back. Glue the eyes to the solid eye base.
  6. Glue each of the Bat’s wings to the edge of the back side ( with the tab/slot at the top)
  7. Glue the bat’s ears to the backside corners of the box.
  8. Attach the combined eyes to the front of the treat box with pieces of foam adhesive squares. Glue the mouth into place.
  9. I used enamel dots to accentuate the eyes. Fill with goodies:)

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Dracula Pocket Card


Dracula Pocket Card-JMRush
Approximate Card size: W 5.50” X H 4.25”

This design has an inside pocket that can be used for notes or gift cards and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Glue the solid large head panel and the top panel into place. Glue the face to the solid face base.
  3. Flip the card base over. Fold the score lines on the card base. Apply glue to the back of the side tabs. Secure to the upper rectangular panel forming a pocket. Glue the eyes and teeth to the combined face base.
  4. Insert note or gift card.
  5. Using pieces of foam adhesive squares, attach the combined face base and bow tie. I used different sized small enamel dots to accentuate the eyes and finished with a ribbon bow tie:)


Monster Pocket Card 1




Monster Pocket Card 1-JMRush
Approximate Card size: W 5.50” X H 4.25”


This design has an inside pocket that can be used for notes or gift cards and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.



You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Glue the teeth and two front panels into place. Glue the eyes to the solid eye base.
  3. Flip the card base over. Fold the score lines on the card base. Apply glue to the back of the side tabs. Secure to the upper rectangular panel forming a pocket.
  4. Insert note or gift card.
  5. Attach the eyes with  pieces of foam adhesive squares. I used different sized small enamel dots to accentuate the eyes:)

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Spider Web Envelope Pouch


Spider Web Envelope Pouch-JMRush
Finished Pouch Dimensions: 
W 3” x H 5.25”

Fill this envelope pouch with your favorite candy bar or use it as a  cutlery holder for your Halloween party.  The pouch’s super easy construction makes it perfect for parties. This design is compatible with 8x12 or 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

 1. Cut the design pieces. (I used double sided card stock)
 2. Flip the pouch over ( pretty side down). Pre-Fold all score lines. Apply glue to the tabs of the pouch base on each side. Secure the tabs to the upper flap of the pouch. 
 3. Shape/Curve your spider. I used large enamel dots to accentuate his hind end.
 4. Using a foam adhesive square, attach the spider to  the front of the pouch. Insert the rectangular backdrop card. TA DA! Your Spider Pouch is ready to be filled with goodies or used as a cutlery holder for your Halloween parties.

Spider Web Lantern (Flameless)

Spider Web Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush
Lantern size: W 3 x D 3 x H 7”


This Flameless Lantern features cut out spider and web designs on each of the four sides. A layered frosted effect is created when vellum paper is used. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222



1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
2. Flip the two lantern pieces over ( pretty side down) Fold the score lines of the lantern body. 
3. Center the two lantern body pieces. Apply glue to the backside of the right side tab on the left lantern body piece. Attach to the other lantern piece making sure that the bottoms align (joining the two body pieces).
Glue the rectangular vellum pieces to the open areas of the lantern body- centering each rectangle with the open window area of the lantern body.
4.-5. Glue the circular hangers together. ( Make sure the stems of this piece remain separate)
6. Glue one of the stems to the inside of the top of the third from the left window panel. (The other stem will be glued inside the lantern later)
7. Apply glue to the side long tab on the very right side. Secure the long side tab to the other side creating a box.
8. Apply glue to the top tab with the circular hanger and secure it to the triangular panel to it’s left side.
9. Repeat for the next tab.
10. Apply glue to the other side of the circular hanger piece and secure to the opposite side inside the lantern.
11. Hard to see pic of the inside…sorry.
12. Continue applying glue to the top tabs until the top is complete.
13. Using a ruler, fold the small score lines on the web windows.
14. Pinch the corners and fold at the angled score line on the web window. The last two steps are to create a 3D frame-like web window.
15. Apply glue to the backside of the web window just along the very inside edges.

16. Secure to the matching rectangle shape on the lantern body.
17. Shape/Curve your spiders. I used large enamel dots to accentuate their hind ends.
18. Apply glue to the very tips of the spider’s legs on the lantern body. Use a foam adhesive square to secure each spider to the spider on the lantern base. Secure the tips of the spider’s legs to the small dabs of glue that you applied to the spider on the lantern body.
19. Image of glue dabs on the tips of the lantern body spider’s legs. Repeat for all sides.
20. Fold the score lines on the lantern square base. Apply glue to the top two tabs of the Lantern square base and secure to the inside of the sides.
21. Repeat for the bottom two tabs creating a shallow box.
22. Place a flameless candle inside and the lantern top in it’s base. I finished with a ribbon on top:)

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Werewolf Treat Box



Werewolf Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”

This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 


You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222



  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score lines.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  4. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  5. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  6. Flip your box over so that the slot is in the back.
  7. Glue the werewolf’s eyes to the coordinating shape solid eye shaped base.
  8. Glue the werewolf’s combined eyes to the back of the werewolf’s outlined face. Glue the arms to the back edge of the box base.
  9. ( Image of the backside) Glue the ears to the back of the box base. 
  10. Glue the combined werewolf face to the front of the box base. I used different sized enamel dots to accentuate the eyes and finished by adding a bow tie. Fill with goodies:)

Pumpkin Lantern (Flameless)


Pumpkin Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush
Approximate size: W 4.50” X D 4.50” X H 7”

When vellum paper is used, an opaque lantern effect is created on this five sided lantern. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


1.Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
2. Flip lantern pieces over ( pretty side down). Fold score line up. Align the lantern pieces so that the upper tabs are on the upper right side. Apply glue to the backside of the long side tabs and secure the three lantern pieces together.
3. Apply glue to the very edges of the rectangular vellum pieces. Align over each open window of the lantern panels. Secure.
4. Glue the two stem leaf pieces together on the central stem part only and making sure that the half circle shapes at the bottom and leaves are still separate.
5. Glue the two small stem designs to each side of the combined stem/leaf piece. Curl the leaves as you like.
6. Apply glue to the top right side tab of the third panel top and attach to the inside of the next triangular top to the right. Repeat for the next tab.
7. Repeat for the next tab on the fourth panel.
8. Repeat for the tab on the first panel.
9. Repeat for the last two tabs which encloses the top of your lantern.
10. This is what it should look like.
11. Apply glue to the long side tab on the last panel and attach to the panel to the left, creating a enclosed pentagon box shape.
12. Apply glue to the inside of the leaf/stem small tabs and secure to the top of the lantern. Hold until secure.
13. Fold the score lines on the lantern base.
14. Apply glue to the small tabs on the lantern base and secure to the inside of the rectangular shape to the left. 
15. Repeat for all tabs.
16. This is what it should look like.
17. Place a flameless candle in the center of the lantern base. (I used a 3” W x 4” H flameless color changing candle) The lantern top is placed over the top. I finished with a ribbon.



Frankenstein Treat Box


Frankenstein Treat Box-JMRush
Approximate Box size: W 2.75” X W 1” X H 4.25”


This treat box design has an attached lid and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 


You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222



  1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)
  2. Flip the box base over like shown (pretty side down). Fold the box base score lines.
  3. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom right. Attach to the upper panel to the right.
  4. Apply glue to the backside of the tab on the bottom left. Attach to the panel to the left.
  5. Apply glue to the long vertical tab on the left and to the bottom horizontal tab. Attach to the panel to the right. Your box will be complete.
  6. Flip your box over so that the slot is in the back.
  7. Glue Frankenstein’s eyes to the coordinating shape solid eye shaped base. Glue the screw shapes to the screw vertical long base.
  8. Glue Frankenstein’s combined eyes to the front of the box base. Glue the smile and scar into place. Glue the screw heads on to the combined screw base.
  9. Glue the combined screws to the back of the box base. I used enamel dots to accentuate the eyes. Fill with goodies:)