Boo! Making Our Boo Sign Isn’t Actually Scary, Check It Out!

Materials Used

We used several products and supplies in the making of our fun spooky BOO sign. Below is a list of what we used.

• Spooky Boo Halloween Mantel Sitter Sign – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SVG
• Recollections cardstock
• Martha Stewart Halloween Paper Pack
• Gold Cardstock
• Vellum
• Royal Brites White Foam Board
• Wood Grain Embossing Folder
• Color Petal Ink Pad – Black
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Rusty Hinge
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
• Tim Holtz Distress Stain – Brushed Pewter
• Hampton Ink Pad – Dark Green
• Floral wire
• Art Glitter Glue
• Electric Cutting Machine: Cricut or Silhouette

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B Letter Assembly

This sign has a couple components that need to be assembled individually. Then we can attach them to the base to complete the project.  To start with we built the letter B.  This is done with two B shaped panels and two long panels to go around the outside.  There are also two smaller panels that will fill the holes in the middle of the B.

You’ll note that on the longest panel with tabs, there is one with a small hole cut out. This hole matches the one on the top of the B panel.  The tab with he hole will be attached to the same side of the be with the hole in it.  We folded on the score lines, added glue, then attached them to the B as shown. Doing the two together allowed us to attach the tabs and create a snug fit using the 90 degree corner as a helpful guide.

We then continued to add glue to a couple tabs at a time. Continue until you have worked our way around to the bottom of the B.

With that panel in place, we attached the next long side panel.  Once we had this long tab attached, fold in the tabs on one side. Add glue and attach the first part, creating the top rounded part of the B. Make sure to press the long panel in to create a snug fit.

Next we worked on putting the smaller panels in to close off holes in the B.  There are two panels, one slightly shorter and with a small hole in one tab.  This one is for the top hole of the B.  The slightly longer panel with no holes in the tabs is for the bottom hole of the B.

Adding The Center Pieces

Fold along the score lines and encourage the longer section (with the small triangle tabs) to curve a bit.  It’s a snug fit going into the hole. You will need to fiddle with it a bit to get it to fit through the hole.  We found it easiest to have the curved part curve the wrong way while putting it through. Then we used our fingers and pushed the curved part back into position.  Once this is done, add glue to the tabs and fold them outward.  Press the shape down onto your table to push the panel into place and allow the tabs to make contact with the B.  Using a pencil or your finger push down on the tabs so that they get a strong hold on the B panel.

Next, we closed off the B shape by adding the other B panel.  We started with the long tab with a cut out and worked our way a section at a time from there.  Once the outside of the B was done we used the narrow end of our glue bottle to get glue on the tabs of the panels in the center.  This allowed us to get the center panels attached to the back of the B and prevent them from shifting and being seen later.  You can do this as part of gluing the tabs on the outside of the B if you prefer, whatever is easier for you to manage while getting the panels aligned.  We used an old craft knife to help position the tabs to make them match up with the edges of the B shape.

O Letter Assembly

Next, we started working on the O.  There are two and they are assembled the same so once you complete this O, repeat these steps to make a second one.

The O is made of the O panels, two panels to go around the outside, and one to go in the center.  We started by attaching the two outer panels end to end.  You’ll note that the shorter panel has two tabs, one is smaller than the other. Use the smaller end tab to attach the two side panels together.

You’ll note that one in the center of your assembled side panels is a longer tab.  This tab is used to attach the panels to the flat top of the O shape.

We then added glue to the tabs on one side and curved the panel around to attach the side panel to the O shape.

Adding The Center Piece

Next we chose to place the center panel in the hole of the O.  To do this, we took the center panel, added glue to the end tab and curved it around.  We then slid this through the center of the O and attached it the same as we did with the center holes on the B.

We then added glue to the remaining tabs to finish off the round O shape.  Make sure to fold all the outer tabs in and the center panel’s tabs out so that you are ready to attach the other O and close off the O shape.  To close the O, we followed the same procedure as with the B. We attached the top flat part of the O as it’s the easiest to make sure it’s centered and aligned as needed.  Then we added glue and attached one side of the O.  Once the glue was set we added glue and attached the other side.  You can chose if you want to glue the center tabs now, half at a time, or if you want to wait until the outer portion is done.

With this done, you can repeat the process so you have two O shapes.

Decorating The B

Our next step is one of the fun ones, decorating the letters! We started by laying out our B pieces.  Here you’ll note that there are the two B shapes, and three side panels.  The smallest of the panels is for the bottom bump out on the back of the B.  The longest starts where that one ends and continues around the B (use the three score lines that help it fold around the top bump on the back of the B for alignment).  The third panel is for the bottom bump on the front of the B. In our photos you’ll see we drew a square on the part of the panel that will be on the top of the B.  Note where the score lines are near this square to help you orient your decorative panel correctly. Once these panels were in place, we attached the B panels to finish the decoration. 

Decorating The O

The O has two side panels in addition to the O shapes themselves.  One side panel is a little longer and has a fold line which gives you a small rectangular section on the panel. This matches up with the top of the O.  Place this rectangle then glue down the rest of the decorative panel.  Once this is secure, you can add the long panel to the other side to finish covering the sides of the O.  We then placed the two O shapes, one on either side.  Repeat this process for the other O. 

Building The Sign Base

Our next step was to set aside the letters and construct the base that will support our decorations.  The base is made using four side panels (two long, two short) and the large rectangular panels to close off the base.  We attached the side panels end to end, alternating between long and short, in order to create a rectangular shape.

Once you have this shape, fold in the tabs on one side, place glue on the inside and press in one of the rectangular panels.  Each panel is identical so you can use either one for this step.

Next, we used the foam board template (it is just slightly smaller than the rectangular sides used for this structure) to help us cut two pieces of foam board.  These pieces will fill the inside of the base to give it some strength and prevent sagging over time.  Ours are glued into place but this is optional.

We then used the other rectangular panel to close off the shape.  Next, we added glue to one of the end tabs and positioned the panel, making sure it was aligned straight.  Once secure, we added glue to the other three tabs and secured the panel.

Decorating The Sign Base

Our next step was to add the decorative panels to the sides of the platform.  There are four strips for this as well as a large rectangle for the top.  The rectangular piece has a few cut outs and will be used for our next step. The four for the sides of the platform can be secured now.

Assembling The Sign

The large panel for the top of the sign platform is used to secure the decorations. Once they are secure it will be attached to the platform.  To do this, we used the tabs on the B and slid them through the largest rectangle, making sure the B was faced correct, with the two other holes to the right of the B.  With the Whole thing upside down, place some glue on the tabs of the B, fold them outward and secure to the panel. Once they are secure enough, turn everything over and press firmly on the tabs, using a ruler or other narrow tool to press on the tab under the rounded part of the B.  Repeat this process for the other two letters.  As the O shapes are identical, you can chose which goes in the two remaining cutouts.

Assembling The Trees

Our next step was to assemble the trees.  There are two different trees, but the are assembled the same.  Each tree has two main pieces, each with tabs at the bottom.  They should be mirror images of each other. The other part of the tree are four branch attachments, again, each is a set of mirrored pieces.  Fold along the score lines of these smaller branches, and glue back to back, so you have two branches with tabs at the end.

Once you have these branches assembled, fold the tabs out and add glue to the tabs. Slide these into he slot of the large tree panels making sure to have it all the way to the top of the slot. This will leave the tabs at the bottom free to use later.

With both of these assembled, you can add glue to the back of one and attach back to back.  This will give you a four sided tree structure with tabs at the bottom.

Attaching The Trees To The Sign

You’ll note that there are narrow rectangular cutouts behind the B and the second O.  These are to help attach the trees.  Slid the tabs through the slot, add glue, and fold to attach the tabs.  Do this for both of your trees.  We leaned the structure so it was at angle, leaning against the letters so the narrow slots were accessible for this step. 

With these secure, we added glue to the platform we built.  Add glue to the side with the exposed tabs, this way they are covered on all sides of the platform.  Place the BOO letters and panel on the platform and use your fingers to gently press down over the whole panel to get a secure and even attachement.

Mounting The Sign To The Base

Assembling The Pumpkin

Next, we assembled the pumpkin.  The pumpkin is made using one piece that has tabs to connect to the neighbor, creating a ball.  Curve the individual sections to help get the rounded shape and make the panels work with you for this step.  Once done, add glue to the tabs at the bottom and close off with the octagon panel.

The stem is small and it helps to use tweezers to hold the pieces in place once you add glue.  Place glue on the tab at the end of the curve, then curve the shape around to make a cone shape.  Using the tweezers, hold the pieces together to get the tab secure.  Once the glue is set, fold in the tabs on the wider end, add glue, and close off with the round panel. 

We then took the narrow strips cut with the pumpkin and using a quilling tool, we rolled the strip to give it some shape and movement.  We chose to use two of the strips.  Once they were curled as desired (you can use another tool to curl or just wrap it around another narrow cylinder) we added glue to the end and attached both to the top of the pumpkin.  Once we were satisfied with their placement, we added glue to the remaining tabs on the stem, and placed it on the top of the pumpkin.  Finally, we glued the leaves to the top to finish off the pumpkin.

Spider Web And Grass Attachment

The pumpkin will be one the last things placed on the sign as it makes it hard to reach in for the spider web and grass placement. 

Next, we placed the spiderweb on the sign.  To attach the spider web, we held it in the position between he B and O where we wanted it to be.  This is personal preference, as it doesn’t have a set location, so you can shift it as you prefer or to work with the patterned paper you chose. Once we were happy with our chosen placement, we added glue to the corners that would make contact with the O, and pressed these spots into place.  If you want to have the spider on your web, placing the spider on the web before attaching it to the O is recommended.

Once we had the O side secure, we added glue to the ends that we wanted secured to the B.  Then we pressed them into position. 

There are three small grass panels that we have for the file.  Each is a little different and sized a little different (lengthwise).  You can chose which goes on which letter.  We added glue to the back of the grass, and pressed one onto each letter.

Adding The Pumpkin To The Sign

Once the grass is in position, you can add the pumpkin.  We added glue to the bottom of the pumpkin then placed it to the right of center, closer to the second O as a way to balance out the spiderweb.

We cut and extra spider and placed it near the pumpkin to finish off this version of the sign.

The Video Version Additions

For the other version (video version) of our sign we made the trees taller.  If your trees get a little tippy once your sign is assembled, you can take a touch of hot glue and secure one of the tree branch tips to the back of the B and second O.  We also added bats to the sign.  To do this, we assembled the bats, and glued one side to the end of a wire.  Once secure we attached another bat to the back so that the wire was covered.

We cut the wire to 8-10 inches long for each bat.  To attach the wire to the sign, we twisted the end of the wire into a loop then put some hot glue on the platform to press that loop into.

Once we had this secure (we ended up adding a little more glue on the top once the wire was in place), we took the grass panels with tabs on the bottom, curved them around and used the tabs to glue them to the platform. On the two on the ends we made a loop around the base of the bats and in addition to the glue on the tabs we added glue to one of the grass blades on the end to we could use it like a tab and attach to the other end of the grass panel.