Simon Says Stamp | I Want to Halloween with You

I am really into Halloween cards. I think I have finally built large enough of a stash to create all sorts of Halloween cards – cute or spooky. I played with Simon’s Spooky Silhouette background stamp to make this card.

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CARD DETAILS

The Spooky Silhouette background stamp is a pretty unique stamp. I love the design and how well it stamps. This is a perfect stamp to pair with some cool cardmaking techniques. Since I am so into ink blending with Oxide inks, I ink blended an orange-purple background to create a backdrop for this image. I then stamped the design on top in black ink, cropped it out to 4 1/4 5 1/2″, and added a pre-printed sentiment on top. Easy and loads of fun!

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

• Ink blend a background on Simon’s 120lb cardstock with Distress Oxide inks in Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Festive Berries, and Wilted Violet.
• Stamp Spooky Silhouette over ink blending in VersaFine Onyx Black ink using a MISTI stamping tool.
• Spray background with Distress Mica Spray in Tarnished Brass (it has been years since I used this stuff!)
• Adhere background to A2 white top folding card base.
• Die-cut a sentiment from Simon’s pre-printed sentiment strips. I used one from a Halloween set, I think it’s been discontinued.
• Embellish card with Gold gems. Gold works well with the yellow and orange ink blending.

Here is a few close-up of this project:

Have fun stamping!

SUPPLIES

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Simon Says Cling Stamp Spooky Silhouette Background Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Large Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120LB Shop at: SSS	Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS	MISTI STAMPING TOOL Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Squeezed Lemonade Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Wild Honey Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Spiced Marmalade Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Festive Berries Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Wilted Violet Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Mustard Seed Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Designer Mica Sprays Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Dot Runner and 2 Refills Shop at: SSS	Spellbinders Gold Mix Color Essential Gems Shop at: SSS	Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS	White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS