Hi friends! Sophie here and today I am sharing details on how I made a not-so-spooky Halloween card featuring new August release goodies. Let’s dive in!

For this card I actually worked from the background up. I first cut a panel of kraft cardstock out of the older Argyle Pierced Cover Plate. Then, I trimmed it ever so slightly by about an 1/8th of an inch on all sides so that there would be a delicate mat around the edge of the card. It’s hard to see in the photo but in person this actually creates a great layer of dimension!

Then, I worked on the wreath. I love this new Halloween Wreath Builder die set. You could use it for spooky cards but it would also actually be great to create just a fall themed wreath with, too!  I finished this simple card off with one of the greetings from the Boo Greetings set and then sprinkled a few Sparkling Clear Confetti on the card and called it done! This one came together quick thanks to these innovative dies but it’s actually one of my favorites that I made from this release.

Hope you leave feeling inspired to create! Be back soon!

Hello, crafty friends! Justin here, and today I’m sharing a bold and colorful Halloween card featuring three brand-new products from the August Release: the Boo Word Shaker Dies, Decorative Pumpkin Dies, and Halloween Silhouettes Background Stencil. I had so much fun combining bright Halloween colors with ink blending, paper piecing, and plenty of dimension to create this festive design!

Boo Word Shaker Dies
Decorative Pumpkin Dies
Halloween Silhouettes Background Stencil

Ink Blended Die Cuts

For the pumpkin, I started with orange cardstock and used ink blending to add deeper shading around the edges. This simple technique adds dimension and gives the pumpkin a more finished, dimensional appearance.

I used the same approach on the green letters from the Boo Word Shaker Dies, blending darker ink around the edges to create a subtle gradient. Ink blending directly onto colored cardstock is a great way to customize your die cuts and create additional depth without needing multiple shades of cardstock.

Paper-Piecing the Decorative Pumpkin

One of my favorite details on this card is the Decorative Pumpkin Dies. I die cut the pumpkin from multiple colors of cardstock and then paper-pieced the individual decorative elements back into the pumpkin.

This technique is a fun way to get even more versatility from your dies while creating a colorful, detailed focal point. You can easily swap out the cardstock colors to create a completely different look!

Creating the Spooky Background

For the background panel, I used the Halloween Silhouettes Background Stencil over colored cardstock and blended ink through the stencil. Working over colored cardstock creates a subtle tone-on-tone effect while allowing the silhouetted Halloween images to stand out.

To add even more interest, I splattered the background with Pearl Shimmer and Black Ink. The shimmer adds a little sparkle while the splatters give the background additional texture and movement.

Adding Dimension

To finish the card, I used foam tape behind both the decorative pumpkin and the BOO sentiment. This creates separation between the layers and helps the focal elements really pop against the background.

The combination of ink blending, paper piecing, stenciling, splattering, and dimensional layering makes this card festive while still keeping the design relatively simple to recreate.

I hope this project inspires you to experiment with your Halloween dies in new ways! There are so many possibilities when you combine colorful cardstock with a little ink blending and some dimensional details.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Justin Adkins

Hi crafty friends! It’s Dana here today and I am back with a fun shaker card for Halloween. My card uses the Owl Holder die which coordinates with the previously released Holder die series. All of these dies can be mixed and matched to give you so many fun options.

I started my card by using the Owl Holder dies to create my owl. I then used the Halloween Holder Additions die set to die cut the accessories (witches hat, cauldron, and broom). This set of dies has lots of fun add on accessories that can be used with all of the different animal holders. 

Next, I used the Mini Checker stencil to create my card panel. I then used the largest Pinking Oval die to die cut an opening in the center of my panel. I attached a piece of acetate behind the opening and filled my shaker with the Halloween Fun Shaker Beads. 

Lastly, I attached my owl to the front of my card and used the Halloween Banner Greetings stamp set and Banner Greetings 4 dies for my sentiment. 

Thanks for joining me today and I hope I inspired you to create a Halloween shaker card of your own.

Enjoy your day, Dana

Hello crafty friends, it’s June here! Today I’m sharing my process of this card that I made with a bunch of newly released Halloween products. Let’s get started!

The idea for this card started with the combination of the Halloween Silhouette Background stencil  and the Halloween Silhouettes stamp set. I cut an arch from white cardstock, inked it using Twisted Citron Distress Oxide and picked a part of the stencil where I could find 3 images that I wanted to replace with their stamped counterparts. I thought the cats and the candelabra worked great because of their placement. I stencilled the entire stencil except for the top left cat, because the stencil had its mirror image in that place and I didn’t want it to accidentally show when layering my stamps on top. The other 2 luckily didn’t have that issue, so it worked great! I used Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide for the stencilled pattern and also added some ink splatters using that same ink. I stamped the images using very dark brown ink, not completely black, but it’s more visible in real life.

I was hesitant about my color scheme, but decided to stick to shades of green for the entire card. I cut a piece of mint green cardstock using the Checkered Pierced Plate and darkened the edges a bit using Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide. I also added some splatters of course! I like how it kind of looks like a tiled wall with an arched window, and wanted to add onto that idea by using a Stitched Leafy Border around it, as if they’ve grown around the window. I did a bit of ink blending and added gel pen details aswel. 

I added 2 sentiments because I really wanted one for the center of the window, but I was dying to use the new Banner Greetings 4 with the Halloween Banner Greetings sentiments as well. I decided on the torn edge banner and cut it from the same sage cardstock as the leaves before embossing a sentiment on it. For the middle sentiment, I stamped the ‘Boo’ from Boo Greetings (because it wouldn’t be Boo Greetings without a good Boo sentiment!)

And that’s it for today! I hope to see you again soon with another blog post, bye!

Hello! Christina here. I love woodland-inspired card designs, and today I’m sharing another one, this time showcasing the Stitched Bugs Dies. These cuties are must-haves for summertime crafting, and they will easily transition into our fall designs, which is right around the corner. This card has a hint of fall with oak leaves and acorns, but with a simple “hello” greeting, it’s perfect for any time of year.

Stitched Bugs Dies
Fall Basket Dies – leaves and acorns
Floral Wreath Builder Dies – flowers
Big Celebration Cupcake Dies – ants
Springtime Holder Addition Dies  – “hello”
Cute Bugs Stamp Set – subsentiment
Sentiment Strip Dies
Onyx Pearls

I started this A6-sized card by creating the tree trunk base first. Using woodgrain kraft  cardstock, I trimmed the base panel to measure 4.5 x 6.25 inches. Then I trimmed another piece of woodgrain cardstock to 4.25 x 6.25 inches (slightly thinner than the base panel) and die-cut three small circles from it to be cubbies for the Stitched Bugs.

I added shading to the edges of both panels with brown inks, and before popping up the cubby panel onto the base panel with foam tape, I added brown cardstock to the base panel to be visible through the round cubbies. I kind of wish I would have just kept the woodgrain cardstock behind the cubbies, but I think it still turned out pretty cute. Before moving on, I attached the finished tree trunk base to a top-fold card base. 

Next, I die-cut and assembled all the elements to complete my scene. I started with colored cardstocks and added shading with darker coordinating ink colors. I used pearls for the eyes of these cuties and added a white gel pen detail to the ladybug’s cheeks, the eyes of the ants, and the acorns. With everything assembled, I arranged the die-cuts on my base panel and secured them with either glue or foam squares. I tucked the bugs into their cubbies along with some greenery and then added more greenery and a few flowers outside the cubbies. I added ants crawling up the tree and acorns falling down from the treetop. I combined the small “hello” word die with a heat-embossed subsentiment to finish up my design. 

Thank you for reading about my latest woodland-inspired card design showcasing the adorable Stitched Bugs. See you again soon!

It’s pumpkin season! Is anyone else as excited as I am? Melissa here with you today and I’m sharing a card that’s all about Autumn! I am showing how Halloween products can easily transition into fall.

I began by creating a background using patterned paper. I love mixing and matching patterns, especially book print, florals, and gingham. I created my focal point by using the new Stitched Arches dies.  I layered two different sizes together, using a solid white for my top layer.

Next, I pulled out the fun, new Halloween Wreath Builder dies and cut my base layer from Kraft cardstock.  I couldn’t wait to pile on the pumpkins and flowers! But first, I needed to add my sentiment and selected “Hey Pumpkin” from the Halloween Banner Greetings. I stamped it on a half portion of one of the new Banner Greetings 4 dies.  I love the soft, subtle movement of this die.

I used the pumpkins from the Halloween Wreath Builder and flowers from the Spring Foliage die collection. I ink blended each image, added Fossilized Amber and Spiced Marmalade Distress Spritz, and assembled my wreath.  To finish I added a die cut Halloween Wreath Builder die cut bow and a few adhesive gems.  

It’s the most beautiful time of the year to create for!  Enjoy your creative time.

Melissa

Hi friends! Emily Mydlowski here with you today to sharing an easy to assemble Halloween shaker card that’s both spooky and cute. Featuring a sparkly spider web background, playful ghosts and whimsical shaker bits that are Spooktacularly fun to shake! 

I used the Spider Web Cover Plate with sparkly silver/white cardstock and panel sized acetate to create the A2 Panel sized shaker card. I used narrow foam strips along the edge of the web die cut and added a combination of Boo Crew Clay Confetti and Potion Pop Shaker Beads as the shaker elements. The cute ghosts in the Boo Crew are the absolute best. They make me smile every time I see them floating around the background of the card. 

For the sentiment, I added a white and gray edged BOO from the BOO Word Shaker Die and a black and white embossed Banner Greetings 4 Have a Spooky Day. 

To finish the card, I had to add THE most adorable ghosts from the Mini Ghosts stamp set. They are so fab-BOO-lous I had to add each and everyone to the card design. I stamped the images with VersaFine Clair Nocturne and heat embossed with clear embossing powder to give the edges extra shine. I love that they only need minimal coloring and look extra adorable with big rosy cheeks.

So there we are friends; a fun Halloween Shaker card that is sure to bring lots of smiles to your favorite ghosty friend.

Thanks so much for stopping by and Big Paper Hugs!

Hi friends! Sophie here and today I am thrilled to share a fun shaker card featuring new items from the August Halloween release. Pretty Pink Posh always does the BEST Halloween releases and this year is no exception. Let’s dive in! 

First I created the shaker panel for the background. I used one of the new Nested Arch dies to cut an arch silhouette out of a piece of white cardstock. I used the new Potion Pop shaker beads for the fill and backed the shaker with a piece of purple cardstock. 

For the sweet Owl Holder I used some inks to distress the edges so that he looked more dynamic. I adorned him with a hat that is actually from the older set Halloween Holder Additions dies. I love that PPP always expands on their sets to make them so versatile. It’s great to mix and match old sets with new sets! The broom that the cutie little owl is holding is also from that additions die set. 

The branch is actually a tree from the new Spooky Forest die set that I turned on it’s side. And finally, the sentiment is from the new Boo Greetings sentiment set which I know is going to be one of my most used sets this Halloween! 

Hope this was inspiring to you! Do you like to create Halloween cards? I’d love to know below! See you soon for more inspiration! :)