Inspiration Journal Challenge - Spooktacular Decorations

My favorite thing about challenges is that they do just that - they challenge you to try something new. This month, the Inspiration Emporium team wants to see your Spooktacular Decorations! I have been drooling over the coffee filter wreaths on Pinterest and wanted to try one myself. I just might be addicted to these! They are so fun, quick, and easy (all key attributes for me!).

When I started making mine, I decided to take a few quick pics with my phone in case anyone wanted a tutorial. The idea for using the screwdriver to insert the filters (much easier and less dangerous than hot glue!) came from Design Dining & Diapers. Her tutorial and finished wreath are amazing!

Spooktacular Coffee Filter Wreath

Supplies:
10" Straw Wreath
Small White Basket-Style Coffee Filters
Leftover Coffee
Screwdriver
Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist - Perfect Pearl Color
Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Ranger Inking Tool
Black Velvet Ribbon, 1 Yard
Sizzix Gothic Boo Die
Sizzix Mini Spider & 31 Die
Ranger Adirondack Dabber - Pitch Black
Ranger Glue 'n Seal
Martha Stewart Glitter - Onyx
Stampers Anonymous Spider Web Stamp
Mini Iron

1. Dilute coffee to desired strength. Dye filters and let dry
2. When dry, use a screwdriver to insert into straw wreath
3. Place filters about 2" apart

4. Continue covering wreath with filters

5. Oooh, pretty!

6. Ink edges of filters with Walnut Stain Distress ink to give a spooky, aged look

7. Mist entire wreath with Perfect Pearl Mist

8. I love the shimmer the PP Mist gives the filters!

9. Cut Gothic Boo and spiders from Grungeboard and paint with Pitch Black Dabber

10. When dry,  apply Glue 'n Seal and cover with black glitter

 ***Do this step at your own risk!*** 

11. Mist the back of black velvet ribbon with water. Lay face down on Stampers Anonymous spider web stamp. Press with a hot iron for about 15 seconds.

12. How cool! Embossed velvet!

Finish your wreath by adhering elements with your favorite adhesive - I used Beacon 3-in-1 glue. Love that stuff! It's hard to see the embossing on the velvet ribbon, but it shows up when the light catches it just right. I wanted to add that the heat didn't damage my stamp at all, but if you are less adventurous with your supplies, you might want to skip this step. I don't want to be responsible for any melted stamps! :)

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial! The supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Be sure and use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save a spooktacular 10% off your order!

Sizzix Gothic Boo Sizzix Mini Spider and 31 Halloween Cutouts Perfect Pearls Mist Inkssentials Blending Tool Walnut Stain Distress Ink Ranger Dabber - Pitch Black Inkssentials Glue N' Seal

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We really want you to play along with our challenge - it's so much fun seeing what everyone comes up with. PLUS, you could be the lucky winner of a $50 shopping spree - definitely worth playing for!