Halloween Marie Gothic Arch - A Tutorial by Kris Dickinson

Hello everyone.

I'm so pleased to be the October Muse here at Gingersnap Creations. Since this month's theme is Gothic Elements/Halloween, I decided to create a tutorial that showcases 3 of my favorite things: Marie Antoinette, Gothic Arches and of course, Halloween.

Here is the finished piece. This arch has a lot of layers and is approx 4" x 6" on heavy cardboard. Here are the supplies you will need:

Supplies:

4” x 6” Cardboard Gothic Arch

Silver and Black Foil Paper, Large Circle Punch

Spray Adhesive

Hot Glue Gun

Tape Runner

Quick Dry Glue

Small Feather Boa

Chunky Silver Glitter

Silver Waffle Paper

White Ribbon Trim

Image of Marie (Gothic/Witch)

Large White Fabric Leaves

Small Silver Leaves

White and Grey Paper Roses

Black Paper Flower

Black Tulle

Spider Web Stickers

Crystals, Silver Glitter Dots, Silver Owl Charm

Clear Plastic Flowers

Step 1: Cut a Gothic arch from cardboard. Spray and adhere silver waffle paper to arch, trim. Cover back with silver and black foil paper, trim.

Step 2: With glue gun, attach white trim and feather trim to front of arch. Punch out large circle from silver and black foil paper and attach. Cut out image of Marie and add.

Step 3: With Glue Gun add black flower, large silver glitter dot and silver leaves to top or arch.

Step 4: Using the glue gun attach tulle bow and all trims to bottom left corner: Large White Leaves, Paper Roses, Tulle Bow, Crystals, Owl Charm, Plastic Flowers, etc… Add cob web stickers and finish Marie’s hat with chunky glitter using Quick Dry Glue.

Once the glue is dry you are finished! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that you will give Marie and Gothic Arches a try.