If you’re ready to dive into the spirit of Halloween with some crafty fun, then this card is sure to inspire! Featuring the 2024 Spooktacular collection from Poppystamps, I combined ghosts, pumpkins, and a spooky sky to create a scene that’s playful and eerie in all the right ways. Let’s take a look at how this Halloween card came together!
Die-Cut Fun: Pumpkins and Ghosts Galore
To kick things off, I reached for the Perky Pumpkins Craft Die and cut out a batch of pumpkins from orange cardstock. For my ghosts, the Gentle Ghosts Craft Die was the perfect choice—I used some white and some black ghosts for a spooky contrast. Finally, I die cut the sentiment, ‘Happy Halloween,’ using the Lavish Happy Halloween Craft Die in bold black on white for a striking focal point.
Adding Dimensional Magic
To give the pumpkins some extra life, I added shading with COPIC markers in a darker orange tone. The ghosts got a touch of personality too, with a bit of warm gray shading to create dimension. A few highlights with a white gel pen gave everything a playful pop!
Creating the Spooky Sky
Next, it was time to set the scene. I reached for my Distress Oxide inks in Villainous Potion, Shaded Lilac, and Victorian Velvet to create a rich, spooky backdrop. Blending these colors together gave the perfect eerie vibe! I then trimmed the panel slightly smaller than an A2 card front using the Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Die for a finished edge.
Assembling the Haunting Scene
With all my pieces ready, it was time to bring the card together. I started by arranging the pumpkins along the bottom of my inked background. The ghosts were added next, floating in the spooky sky. To add even more Halloween magic, I stamped some fun elements using the Bugs and Hisses Stamp Set, giving the scene more depth. Finally, I adhered the ‘Happy Halloween’ sentiment at the top of the card.
Finishing Touches
Once everything was in place, I took a moment to admire how all the pieces came together. The pumpkins, the playful ghosts, and the spooky background all make for a hauntingly delightful Halloween card that’s full of character!
I hope you enjoyed the process of creating this card as much as I did! It’s a great way to celebrate the spookiest season of the year while using some of Poppystamps’ latest dies and stamps.
 Stitched Rectangles Shop at: SSS |
 Lavish Happy Halloween Shop at: PS | SSS |
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 Perky Pumpkins Craft Die Shop at: PS | SSS |
 Bugs And Hisses Stamp Shop at: PS | SSS |
 Villainous Potion Distressed Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Shaded Lilac Distressed Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Victorian Velvet Distressed Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS |