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Grungy Wrapped Mummy Ghost Card

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Grungy Wrapped Mummy Ghost Card - the finished project
The finished project

Create a spooky Halloween card featuring a charming wrapped mummy ghost. This project combines a white ghost die-cut wrapped with distressed paper strips, layered onto a black card base with decorative patterned panels and a purple 'Happy Haunting' sentiment banner. The grungy, textured wrapping technique gives your ghost character a unique handmade charm, perfect for Halloween greetings.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut the ghost exterior die from black card stock. Use the die cutting machine to cut out the ghost shape.

    Cut the ghost exterior die from black card stock. Use the die cutting machine to cut out the ghost shape.

    ▶ watch this step (37:00)
  2. Step 2: Cut out the ghost die-cut shapes from black card stock to create the matten layer for your ghost design.

    Cut out the ghost die-cut shapes from black card stock to create the matten layer for your ghost design.

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  3. Step 3: Using the witch die, cut the ghost's main body from white card stock. The die cuts out the witch shape which w

    Using the witch die, cut the ghost's main body from white card stock. The die cuts out the witch shape which will form the body of your ghost character.

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  4. Step 4: Cut out the ghost's belt piece from white card stock using the die-cut shape as a guide.

    Cut out the ghost's belt piece from white card stock using the die-cut shape as a guide.

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  5. Step 5: Tear or cut random strips from white scrap paper to create the mummy wraps. These strips will be used to wrap

    Tear or cut random strips from white scrap paper to create the mummy wraps. These strips will be used to wrap around the ghost shape.

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  6. Step 6: Apply distress ink in grey to the edges of the white paper strips using a blending tool. Work the ink along al

    Apply distress ink in grey to the edges of the white paper strips using a blending tool. Work the ink along all edges of each strip to create a distressed, aged effect.

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  7. Step 7: Layer the distressed white strips onto the black ghost body to create a wrapped mummy effect. Arrange the stri

    Layer the distressed white strips onto the black ghost body to create a wrapped mummy effect. Arrange the strips at various angles across the ghost shape, overlapping them to build up the bandaged appearance.

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  8. Step 8: Trim away any excess paper strips extending beyond the edges of the ghost shape using scissors or a craft knif

    Trim away any excess paper strips extending beyond the edges of the ghost shape using scissors or a craft knife.

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  9. Step 9: Cut a sentiment banner from the paper pack using the outline die. Run the die and paper through your die-cutti

    Cut a sentiment banner from the paper pack using the outline die. Run the die and paper through your die-cutting machine to create the banner shape.

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  10. Step 10: Cut thin black borders from black card stock. Attach one strip to the top of the card and one to the bottom, c

    Cut thin black borders from black card stock. Attach one strip to the top of the card and one to the bottom, creating frames for the decorative panels.

    ▶ watch this step (57:00)
  11. Step 11: Fussy cut a small pumpkin from the decorative paper pack. This will add a pop of colour to your card.

    Fussy cut a small pumpkin from the decorative paper pack. This will add a pop of colour to your card.

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  12. Step 12: Mount the 'Happy Haunting' sentiment banner diagonally across the top of the decorated card front. Position th

    Mount the 'Happy Haunting' sentiment banner diagonally across the top of the decorated card front. Position the ghost character in the centre of the card below the banner.

    ▶ watch this step (1:01:30)
  13. Step 13: Attach foam pads to the back of the wrapped ghost. Position the ghost over the banner on the card front, ensur

    Attach foam pads to the back of the wrapped ghost. Position the ghost over the banner on the card front, ensuring it is centred and secure.

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  14. Step 14: Attach the orange pumpkin embellishment to the lower right of the ghost using foam pads for dimension.

    Attach the orange pumpkin embellishment to the lower right of the ghost using foam pads for dimension.

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  15. Step 15: Apply clear sparkle or glitter to the spiderweb details on the background paper to add shimmer and dimension t

    Apply clear sparkle or glitter to the spiderweb details on the background paper to add shimmer and dimension to the card.

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