If you’re looking to add an eerie touch to your Halloween crafts, this spooky tag project with Lindy’s Gang Pigment Powders and Ranger Distress Crackle Paste is a must-try! In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the steps of creating a fun, textured tag using a combination of mixed media techniques. Let’s dive into how you can “blow away the cobwebs” and craft a spooky masterpiece!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Prism Studio cardstock
- Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock
- Ranger Dina Wakley Media gesso
- Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paste
- Ranger Dylusions paint pen
- Ranger Archival ink
- Lindy’s Gang Magical Shakers pigment powder
- Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil and stamps
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner Grand tape runner
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Create the Textured Background
Apply a thin layer of Ranger Dina Wakley Media White Gesso onto a heavy piece of cardstock. Then, use Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paste through a Stampers Anonymous stencil. Only apply the paste in a few sections to add interesting texture. Let the crackle paste dry completely.
Step 2: Add Color with Lindy’s Gang Pigment Powders
Shake a small amount of Lindy’s Gang Magical Shakers Pigment Powder into water. Adjust the intensity of the color to your liking. Then, using a paintbrush, apply the pigment mixture over the dry crackle paste from Step 1.
Step 3: Add Doodles and Dots
Once the background is dry, use a Ranger Dylusions black paint pen to add some fun doodles and dot accents. These marks will make your spooky design pop!
Step 4: Stamp and Cut the Halloween Image
Stamp the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz mummy image onto white cardstock using Ranger Archival black ink. Carefully cut out the stamped image with scissors.
Step 5: Assemble the Tag
Using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, adhere the cut-out mummy to the tag base. Frame the entire tag with black cardstock to create a finished look. Add a Halloween sentiment of your choice—here, “Blow away the cobwebs” completes the spooky theme.
Watch the Full Tutorial!
For a complete step-by-step video tutorial on how to create this tag, – Watch the video below
This project is the perfect blend of spooky and fun, with Lindy’s Gang Pigment Powders adding vibrant color and Ranger Distress Crackle Paste providing an eerie cracked texture. Whether you’re making Halloween décor or adding a special touch to your craft projects, this tag design is sure to inspire!

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