holidays & special events
A Bold Halloween Glow
This bold Halloween card glows with fiery ink blending and a whimsical witch-and-cat duo from the Moonlight Mischief set at AALL & Create. I kept the design grounded with grass from the Frightful Fun die set and accented with vintage Halloween labels.
A Haunted Storybook Scene
This project was pure Halloween fun! A Storybook House die, a crackled Lava Lamp stencil background, and a quirky cast of characters from the Fright Bites stamp set – all from AALL & Create – turned into a little play on my desk—complete with a bat in a teacup opening the shutters.
Guest Designing for AALL & Create: Whimsically Spooky
Kicking off my guest design journey with AALL & Create, I paired my clean-and-simple style with their whimsical “Moonlight Mischief” stamps. A spooky sky, a quirky witch, and her feline sidekick tell the story on this card front. Products are linked on my blog and available from www.aallandcreate.com and stockists worldwide.
Grateful
This card for Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember® release celebrates the beauty of fall with Copic-colored leaves in rich, vibrant hues. The “Grateful” sentiment gets extra depth with marker shading, while a soft aqua background keeps the whole design fresh and bright. A few sparkling accents finish it off, making this the perfect card to send a little gratitude this season.
STAMPtember® Collaboration: Whimsy Stamps
Boo! 👻 I’m sharing a playful Halloween card today featuring the STAMPtember® collaboration between Simon Says Stamp and Whimsy Stamps. With a bold “BOO” sentiment, a grinning jack-o-lantern, and some fun cheesecloth texture, this card is all about sweet and spooky details.
Spook-tacular Special Delivery & A Blog Party
This Halloween card for Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember® collection features a playful ghost delivering mail in style. Using the older Delightful Ghost die, I made him float out of a Copic-colored mailbox, complete with a tiny envelope for extra charm. Bats, a spider, and a few gems finish off the scene for a spooky yet whimsical design that’s sure to deliver smiles.
Shake, Rattle, and Boo!
We’ve made it to Card #7 in my Halloween series—and this one’s got shake 👻 I used the Tiny Frights stamp set and new coordinating dies from Simon Says Stamp’s Fall and Halloween release to create these playful ghosts and bat. The dramatic spider web die (a classic Tim Holtz fave) makes a perfect backdrop inside the shaker window. With sequins, sparkle, and spooky-cute vibes, this was such a fun way to close out the series! 🦇✨
Hocus Pocus and a Pop of Sass
Card #6 is bringing the sass with a witchy twist! 🧙♀️ I’m back using the Halloween Doodles stamp set with the new coordinating dies from Simon Says Stamp’s Fall and Halloween release. The stitched panel keeps things clean, while bold Halloween stripes and a cheeky sentiment—“I’m just here for the boos”—bring the fun. Finished off with a few scattered sequins for that magical sparkle! 🖤✨
Frightfully Fun with a Hint of Webby Whimsy!
Card #4 in my Halloween series is a cheerful little fright fest! 🎃 I embossed an older Tim Holtz spider web die into the background for subtle texture, then layered on images from the Tiny Frights stamp set using the new coordinating dies from Simon Says Stamp’s Fall and Halloween release. A grinning pumpkin, crescent moon, and bat bring the spooky vibes—plus a soft ink-blended glow and some sparkly orange gems for good measure! 🧡🕸
EEK! It’s a Skeleton Party…and a Blog Hop!
Card #3 in my Halloween series is bringing the spooky vibes—with a little sass! 💀 I used the Halloween Doodles stamps and coordinating dies from Simon Says Stamp’s Fall and Halloween release to spotlight this cheeky skeleton, potion bottle, and hat. The Sketched Manor from Card #2 makes a subtle cameo in the tone-on-tone embossed background. That giant “EEK!” in neon green? Pure Halloween drama. 🧪🖤