Saturday, August 25, 2012

Coffin Break Anyone?

Happy Saturday to you and thanks for stopping by!
This is going to be a busy weekend for me, so I am making my post in the wee hours of Saturday morning knowing that I have to get up in a few hours and put in some serious time working in my very neglected yard.....sigh.  I would so much rather be scrapping.  Sunday will be spent going to church, out to lunch and then helping host a baby shower (this part of the weekend is fun).

Knowing that my weekend will probably be "scrap-free" has prompted me to stay up much to late to finish this fun, somewhat creepy (in a good way) project.  As soon as I saw the latest stamp release by Emma at My Creative Time and the Coffin she created using the Cricut "Artiste" cartridge, I knew just what I wanted to do.  As soon as those stamps arrived, I got started on my project.....

"Coffin Break"

 (click on photo to enlarge)

* I used the Cricut cartridge "Artiste" to cut out the coffin on  page 76 at 7.5 inches.
* After assembling (very easy), I inked up all the edges with black ink and covered the top with this fun Halloween printed paper.
* Next, I started on the wreath....


* Using my Spellbinders Circle die, I cut a circle within a circle, creating a "wreath form"
* I used my Martha Stewart "Branches" paper punch and punched out branches in black and gray.
* Next, you just glue around the circle until you have it filled in 
* I sprayed the branches with Glimmer Mist in "Silver".  It's hard to see in the photos, but it leaves a nice shimmer.
* The roses are from "The Paper Studio" (Hobby Lobby)
* I added a big, fluffy Crinkle Ribbon bow
* And of course, the sentiment is from "My Creative Time" (Treats For My Sweet)

Ok...here comes the fun part.....ready for the "Coffin Break"....

I filled my coffin with.....

Coffee!
Fun, huh?  These little coffee pods that I use in my Keurig coffee maker are just the right size!


Ok, a couple more details...
* I used the spider web stamp (also in this stamp set) along the sides of the coffin
* The black, glittered design along the top of the coffin is from Recollections (Michael's).  It is a fun, self-adhesive tape...very cool!

Ok, just wanted to share this with you before I head to bed and dream of weeding, picking up pine cones, and trimming hedges.....(insert big sigh here).  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  See ya soon!

Until next time,

19 comments:

  1. Omgosh Tanya, this is adorable. The wreath is perfect touch. Love how you added the coffee.

    Hugs Nana
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  2. What a GREAT project!!! LOVE the coffin, all the embellishments and great sentiment!! Perfect halloween project!
    What a fun way to give some coffee!
    TFS and have a GREAT weekend!!

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  3. Such a great project! I can't believe those Keurig K-cups fit in there. I love the idea of doing that.

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  4. So cute...love that sentiment...too funny! Lee-Ann :)

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  5. Hi Tanya!
    This turned out awesome... And so very clever. Your work is just fabulous, always.
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  6. Oh my goodness!!! I so love your coffin!!! This is just great! :)

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  7. This is just adorable! I love it!

    Hugs,

    Chriss
    www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com

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  8. I "liked" this on facebook! I LOVE this project!! I've been wanting to do a project for awhile now and hopefully this week I can! Of course I don't have to do yardwork or help with a baby shower.... :o) So hopefully I can get some crafting done.... But this is wayyyy cool Tanya! I really like it a lot! :O) TFS

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  9. Oh WOW Tanya,this is amazing! Just love it.Your wreath looks fabulous,never thought of making one for Halloween.
    Love all your other halloween boxes too.My cart came just before I left for holiday and can't wait to play!
    Will have to wait a little longer because came home to a very poorly doggy.
    Jayne x

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  10. THIS IS AWESOME!!! I bought the cartridge and have been stalking blogs for inspiration and your project is to die for hehe Fabulous job like always!

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  11. This is so stinkin Cute!!! People need to stop using this Cartridge, I want it so bad but have yet to buy it haha. Well, definatley will be ordering it next month.
    Hugs
    Brianna

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  12. This is an amazing box! Love all the details, especially the wreath:)
    Annette
    My Mind's Dust Bunnies

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  13. Okay......this is the coolest! I love, love your coffin! The wreath is so fantastic and I love the yummy coffee.GREAT gift idea!!! Love this:)
    Enjoy your wknd-don't work to hard!!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  14. This coffin is so neat with the treats inside. I think this would make a great gift.

    Would you send me an email. I would like to know if you want to be a guest designer at Die Cuttin' Diva.

    Thanks,
    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations
    coachfans at cox dot net

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  15. Love the coffin and the wreath, I just got my punch and Now i can't wait to start using it

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  16. Are you kidding me? This is one of the funniest plays on words that I have ever seen! What a fantastic idea! I am totally going to make one of these for my boss. He will get such a kick out of that and LOVES his Kuerig too! Now, I am off to shop and find Jamaican Me Crazy K-Cups! I didn't even know they had that, but I have to find it! One of my favorite coffee flavors! What a blast!!!

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  17. This is so creative and fabulous!! I can't believe I'm saying a coffin is adorable, but it is!! The wreath is such a perfect touch!! Love, love it :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  18. This is so cute. I love your wreath. For Halloween, who knew? You made a stunningly creepy, in a good way, gift box. I love it.

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  19. I love this project. So clever!! You ROCKED it. Oh, and have you seen this link? Check it out!!! http://www.cookingwithcricut.com/search?updated-max=2012-08-18T08:00:00-04:00&max-results=1&start=6&by-date=false

    ~Madison Cooking With Cricut

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