Aug 16 2008
Trick or (a hidden little) Treat
I just can’t seem to resist cute little Halloween images. (It’s a weakness.) This one is called Monster Squad, a new release by My Favorite Things. Had to have it!!!
I started out with the intention of making this another regular card, but just before I adhered the focal image, I thought, “Hmmm…. I think I’ll hide a little treat back here.”
So here’s what I did…I cut a piece of 2 3/4″ x 2 1/8″ patterned paper to cover a stick of gum, folded the paper around the gum just to get the fold lines, then unfolded the paper. I cut a piece of chocolate ribbon, folded it in half and stapled it to one end of one side of the paper, like this:
I wrapped and adhered the paper around the stick of gum then tied some string around the ribbon. Mine was white but I colored it with a green Copic.
Next, I laid the wrapped gum on the back side of the focal image, aligning the edge of the gum with the edge of the matted piece. (Be SURE the ribbon is sticking out on the right side. Don’t ask me why I’m warning you to double check. 
) Leaving a tiny bit of space on each side of the gum, apply foam tape across the bottom, top and side of the gum and then across the bottom edge. I used the border strip from my foam squares. (Sorry for the bad picture. I took that one at night.)
Adhere that piece to your card front and slide in the gum. (Don’t pay attention to that skinny brown ribbon. I decided it was too small and added the wider ribbon instead.)
Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day! 
Cardstock: Prism White (base), Suede Brown Dark, Sunflowers Dark, Super Smooth White Patterned Paper: Memory Box “Spooky” Collection 6×6 Stamps: My Favorite Things “Monster Squad” and “Fright Night” (boo sentiment) Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Accessories: Copic markers, brads (American Crafts), black marker, white string, chocolate grosgrain, foam tape. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
I just stumbled on here and had to comment. What a totally clever idea. I will have to try that!
what a fun way to ’surprise’ someone! love it, tfs!
Very Sweet! I love little hidden packages — what a treat!! (pun intended)
Great card, Michele. Love it.
Too cute Michele….Grands will LOVE this!!
Thank you.
OMGoodness! That is so cute and very clever. Definitely going to the top of my “to do” list! Thanks for sharing this idea!
Very cute project Michele!
I can see why you couldn’t resist this Michele!! It’s just toooooo cute!! Thanks for all of the deets!!
This is super cute, what a great idea!!
What a great idea and a perfect card!
This is darling Michele! Thank you for all the details ~ great idea!
What a great idea! I will have to do something like this for my 2 grandsons who live so far away. They will be tickled to have a “treat” with their Halloween card(s). A big THANK YOU for sharing .
Michele, this is absolutely adorable and then the pull-out treat on top of all the cuteness–ack!
How clever - I really love your card !
Love this Monster Squad! The paper is wonderful too! The hidden trreat is so cool! Deb
What a fun idea! It’s an adorable card, but the hidden treat just adds that little something.
Okay, how much fun is this?!? I love the hidden treat!
I absolutely LOVE this card. It’s really creative and so well done. Thanks for showing us how it was made! Great job! Best, Curt
Michele, that is so stinkin’ cute! Do you mind if I borrow the idea for my Sunday School kids? They have come to expect a piece of gum when they memorize their bible verse. (yep, totally my fault! LOL) What a great way to give it to them!
Great idea! All your cards are so beautifu.l
OMGOSH!! This is sooo cute! I love that image! LOVE how the gum pulls out!!!
aaaaaack!! CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!!
Too, too cute! This is one of the cutest Halloween stamps I’ve seen! And I love the warm colors you used with it! What a super cute idea to make the treat slider!!!