Last Minute Jack-o-lanterns....

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I was in the process of getting ready for Halloween and I realized that I really could use a few more decorations. Bring on the paper and the cutter! 

Make the Cut Software

Lettering Delights: Halloween Shapes and DB Jackopatterns

6 x 12" rectangle of black cardstock

6 x 12" rectangle of orange cardstock

Gold Stickles

Glue of choice

battery operated tea light

fluted votive holder (reflects really well!)

• Start with a basic square (MTC: Basic Shapes). Size to 2.5" sq.

• Create an Inset shadow @ 0.295". Join the two shapes to create a frame.

• Duplicate the frame for a total of 4. Set the distance to -0.1 (This allows for minimal overlap.)

• Weld the shapes together.

• Create a tab for closure (so that your sconce becomes a square shape). Begin with a basic square and size to .25 w x 2.5" H. 

• Add to one end and overlap slightly. Align : bottom. Weld together.

• Open a pumpkin shape. Size as indicated.

• Load DB Jackopatterns into the MTC software. Select the glyph that is preferred and drag to mat. Size as indicated.

• Position the "face" on the pumpkin. Select "join". Align : vertical.

• Duplicate for a total of 5 faces. Move one to the side.

• Position four "faces" on the four frames. Align all at the bottom of the strip--note the red arrows. Weld.

• Select the single "face". Duplicate for a total of four.

• Arrange on mat so that the four pumpkin faces (upper) will cut from the orange strip and the  lower strip cuts from black.
• When the strip is cut score at the arrows (every 2.5"). The double arrow will be .25" from the cut edge. Fold on score lines.

• Outline the orange pumpkin faces with Stickles. Take care that the pumpkin faces will align those on the black strip! When dry, glue in place on black strip.
• Glue the tab to the inside. 
• Add candle and enjoy!

Word of caution: paper is flammable! Use only battery operated candles.