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10 Last Minute Halloween Crafts With Tonic Studios

Here are our top 10 quick Halloween crafts that we had fun putting together here at Tonic Studios. If you have taken any inspiration from the crafts below we would love to see them on our social media. You can tag us at @Tonicstudios on Instagram or join our group on Facebook Tonic Studios Official Facebook Group

1. Pinwheel Cat

another fun Halloween make and this time I’m sharing how I made a pinwheel cat using our 12x12 cards AND our Timeless Tea Jar set! 


You will need:

- 3 sheets of 12x12 Craft Perfect in Jet Black

- Craft Perfect Classic card scraps in Bubblegum Pink, Marigold Yellow, Jet Black

- Smooth White Card

- Nuvo Alcohol marker in Pitch Black (or alternative black marker)

- Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

- Scissors

Bonus items:

- Timeless Tea Jar set

- Tangerine Die Cutting Machine

- Scoreboard & Precision Glide Folder

2. Candy Skulls

I used the two large dies from the Timeless Tea Jar set for the Skulls and decorated them with Nuvo Alcohol markers. I then attached them to some twine to create some bunting- perfect for a Halloween party! 


You will need:

- Timeless Tea Jar die set

- Nuvo Alcohol Markers

- 300GSM Smooth White Card

- Twine of your choice

3. Halloween/Thanksgiving Pumpkin

You will need:

- Timeless Tea Jar die set

- Perfect Petals Roses Die Set

- Many Thanks Mini Sentiment Die

- Nuvo Ink, Parkeet Green

- Classic Card, Pumpkin Orange

- Classic Card, Chocolate Brown

- Classic Card, Avocado Green

- Mirror Card, Gold Pearl

- 20 gauge florist wire, two 6” segments

- Craft Perfect foam squares

- Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

4. Trick or Treat Mason Jar Shaker

Sticking with the eyeball theme, I thought it would be cool to have an eyeball shaker.. I used the Festive Treat Mason Jar set to create my shaker using acetate and put the coloured eyeballs inside to make my “Trick or Treat Mason Jar”.  


You will need:

- Little Monsters Stamp Club

- Festive Treats Mason Jar

- Nuvo Alcohol Makers

- Metal Sheet

- Acetate

- Foam Pads

- 300GSM Smooth White Card

- 300GSM Smooth Black Card

5. Mummy Tea Light Holder

As soon as I saw that circles background die in the set I had this idea and ran with it! I used the circles I cut out with the die and used Nuvo Alcohol Markers to create different coloured eyeballs. I then stacked them up in a pile and sat the little monster on top to make a quirky (if not slightly disturbing) card. I really had fun with this one!

You will need:

- A mason jar/old coffee jar

- Nuvo Alcohol marker in Pitch Black, Fresh Watermelon, Sweet Vanilla and Feather Grey

- 1 sheet of A4 Craft Perfect Classic Card in Ivory White

- Paper Trimmer/Scissors

- Redline Tape

- LED candle/LED tealight

6. Eyeball Monster Card

As soon as I saw that circles background die in the set I had this idea and ran with it! I used the circles I cut out with the die and used Nuvo Alcohol Markers to create different coloured eyeballs. I then stacked them up in a pile and sat the little monster on top to make a quirky (if not slightly disturbing) card. I really had fun with this one!

You will need:

- Little Monsters Stamp Club

- Nuvo Alcohol Makers

- Metal Sheet

- Acetate

- Foam Pads

- Deluxe Adhesive

- Jewel Drops

- 300GSM Smooth White Card

- 300GSM Smooth Black Card

7. Ghoul Cups

I made these at first thinking they could be fun for a Halloween party to use as cups, but then I tried one with a battery tea light inside and I think they’d look great as decorations too!


You will need:

- Nuvo Crystal Drops in Ebony Black

- White Card

- White Party Cups

- A pair of scissors!

8. Cobweb Cauldron

I added my webs to a small vase along with some fake spiders and cotton-wool webs. I also added in an LED tea light to add an eerie glow- perfect! 


You will need:

- Nuvo Crystal Drops in Ebony Black

- Easy Clean Mat

- A small vase/old candle jar/glass

9. Monster Straws

After I’d coloured in and cut out the little guys, I found some colourful straws to stick them to with Redline tape. I think they’d be perfect for a children’s Halloween or even birthday party!

You will need:

- Straws

- Redline Tape

- Nuvo Alcohol Markers

- 300GSM Smooth White Card

10. Frankenstein’s Monster Candy Jar

I decorated this Tea Jar using Nuvo Alcohol markers and Nuvo Drops to create the face and hair. I then used some Craft Perfect Metal Sheet in Silver for the bolts. This is one of my favourites! It’s so simple and perfect for stashing those Halloween treats! 


You will need:

- Timeless Tea Jar die set

- Pitch Black Alcohol Marker

- Ebony Black Crystal Drop

- Simply White Crystal Drop

- Silver Metal Sheet

- Avocado Green Classic Card

- Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

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