Severed Finger Invitation

Okay, Okay. I may have saved the best for last, but check out this severed finger invitation idea. Believe it or not, this idea came from MarthaStewart.com!



This invitation is sure to make your party guests come crawling to your party!

You are going to need: Mold rubber
Paper cup
Quick-drying plaster
India ink
Water
Natural Sponge
Paper
Small cardboard box
Reindeer moss
Silk embroidery ribbon

And if you are wondering, all of these items can be found at a craft store.


Step 1
Making the Mold


Insert your finger. Remove finger when the mold rubber dries (about 2 minutes).

Step 2
Making the Plaster Finger

Pour quick-dry casting plaster into the mold, and allow to set overnight. Carefully remove the dried-plaster finger: This may require cutting the mold; otherwise, each mold will usually allow one or two more fingers to be cast before a new mold is required.

Step 3
Finishing Details

To make your invitations truly cadaverous, mix India ink and water (1/2 teaspoon ink to 1 cup water), and dab the mixture onto the fingers using a natural sponge. Photocopy the invitation, cut out, and glue to the inside lid of a small cardboard box. Place reindeer moss in the base of the box; using silk embroidery ribbon, tie a "ribbon reminder" around the finger, and place inside the box



Read more at Marthastewart.com: Severed Finger Invitation - Martha Stewart Crafts