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
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
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 |
Cute Halloween card. Seems these new Halloween sprays can make a card look awesome. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Really great card!!
Nice card…thanks for sharing.
LOVE the glow of the moon! I did not realize that stamp had the “specked” texture in the sky– really makes for a great look. Just the perfect Halloween stamp– quick and easy for making multiples!
such a great card