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Create Spooky Treat Tags with Stampers Anonymous and Ranger

October 28, 2025 No Comments

Spooky Treat Tags are the perfect Halloween project to show off your creativity and favorite products from Stampers Anonymous and Ranger! For today’s blog I will share the step-by-step photos and easy instructions to help you craft these eerie and fun tags — ideal for dressing up your Halloween treat bags. I started out by pulling out two favourite Halloween stamp sets by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous — Boo Crazy CMS495 and Spooky Spirits CMS492 — and let them inspire these playful ghostly creations. How to Create the Spooky Treat Tags Stamp the BackgroundStamp the cobweb image from Boo Crazy CMS495 onto Ranger Mixed Media cardstock using Ranger Black Soot Archival Ink. Die Cut Tag, Stamp and EmbossUse the Sizzix Tag Collection die set to create the tag shape. Stamp a variety of ghost images and sentiments from Spooky Spirits CMS492. Heat set with Ranger Clear Embossing Powder. Cut…

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Tim Holtz Pumpkinhead Halloween Card with Stampers Anonymous

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

Keely Lowe brought spooky charm to life with the Tim Holtz Pumpkinhead stamp set from Stampers Anonymous. The sketch-style jack-o’-lanterns in this collection deliver the perfect mix of creepy and cute, making them ideal for handmade Halloween cards, tags, and décor projects. For her design, Keely layered deep purples, added splattered textures, and finished with a rustic burlap bow for extra flair. The result? A card that’s all treats, no tricks! This frightfully fun creation was featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine — grab your back issue today and be inspired by more Halloween-themed paper crafting ideas! Happy Halloween Friends! ✨ Celebrate 20 Years of Creativity The journey comes full circle with Creative Scrapbooker Magazine’s Collector’s Edition — our final issue!This keepsake Winter 2025/26 edition is more than just a magazine — it’s a celebration of you, our creative community. Inside, you’ll find heartwarming stories, stunning artwork,…

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Haunted House Craft Using Echo Park’s Halloween Magic Collection

October 19, 2025 No Comments

There’s something extra enchanting about crafting a Haunted House with the Halloween Magic Collection from Echo Park Paper Co. The playful mix of purples, oranges, and spooky characters brings this papercraft to life—just in time for Halloween! This Haunted House of the Week project was created using the Echo Park Paper Co. Halloween Magic Collection, paired perfectly with an SVGcuts house template. The patterned papers, adorable embellishments, and layered die cuts combine to create a charming (and slightly spooky!) decorative piece that’s perfect for your seasonal display. From bats and ghosts to little pumpkins and cobwebs, every detail captures the playful spirit of Halloween. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a weekend project, Echo Park’s Halloween Magic Collection makes it easy to create something festive and fun. Happy Haunted House Season!

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Halloween Card Fun with the Art Impressions Pumpkin Parade Set

October 15, 2025 2 Comments

No Tricks, Just Treats with Art Impressions! Fall is in full swing, and that means it’s time for Halloween crafting! 🎃 Today we’re sharing a delightful card design by Tasha Jorgenson, featuring the Art Impressions 6112 – Pumpkin Parade Set — the perfect choice for adding playful charm to your autumn creations. Tasha’s card captures the trick-or-treat spirit with an adorable bunny dressed in costume, surrounded by candy corn and stars under a Halloween night sky. She used the coordinating dies to easily cut out the stamped images, and we love how she even included die-cut sentiments for a polished finish. The background features a purple night sky, a lime green grassy border, and enamel stars, perfectly framed with candy corn patterned paper from the ARt Impressions Halloween S2 Paper Pack. The layered gold glitter frame and bright cardstock add the perfect festive pop — just like your favourite Halloween…

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Halloween Scrapbooking with Simple Vintage Scary Stories Collection

September 7, 2025 2 Comments

Halloween scrapbooking is all about capturing the fun, fright, and festivity of the season, and designer Alexandra Skifton has done just that with her delightful layout. Using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Scary Stories Collection, she brings together classic Halloween icons—ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and spooky houses—with layers of patterned paper and playful embellishments. In the featured layout, Alexandra combines rich oranges, vintage blacks, and eerie neutrals to highlight a charming Halloween memory. The background layers of patterned paper give depth, while stickers and die cuts add whimsical touches. The bold “BOO!” title and phrase strip “all the ghouls are out” tie the entire design together, making it a perfect keepsake for any October moment. This Simple Stories collection includes: Patterned Papers: classic plaids, spooky skeletons, webs, and retro prints. Sticker Sheets: loaded with ghosts, pumpkins, banners, and Halloween phrases. Cut-apart Elements: perfect for journaling spots, titles, and accents. If you…

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Technique Tasters with Cathie Allan: Steel Dies as Stencils Featuring Art Impressions

October 29, 2024 No Comments

If you’re looking for a unique way to bring your Halloween crafting to life, try using steel dies as stencils! In this tutorial, Cathie Allan shows us how to create a spooky card with Art Impressions products, using steel dies in a whole new way. Follow along with these steps to blend, emboss, and color your way to a ghostly masterpiece. Materials Needed: Art Impressions Steel Die – Web Die Set Art Impressions Ghost Stamp (Fright Night Set) Black pigment ink (VersaColor) Gina K Designs Black Embossing Powder Zebra Mildliner and ClickArt pens Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Vellum paper Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Blend Black Pigment Ink through the Steel Die Place the Art Impressions web die over a piece of Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock. Blend black pigment ink through the die to create a spooky, web-patterned background. 2. Double Up for Depth Slightly shift the steel die and apply a…

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DIY Spooky Halloween Tags with Simply Stated Design Halloween Town Collection by Katelyn Spencer

October 28, 2024 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! Katelyn Spencer here for today’s blog post, I’m excited to share a fun and spooky project – Halloween tags perfect for treats and decorations. I’ve created these tags using the Halloween Town Collection from Simply Stated Design, along with adhesive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Grab your favorite fall beverage, and let’s get started! Supplies Simply Stated Design: Halloween Town Quirky Ephemera, Scenes Ephemera, Essentials Ephemera, Sentiments Ephemera, Halloween Town Paper 10 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Tape Miscellaneous: Twine Step-by-Step Guide Tag 1: Got Candy? 1. Prepare the Base To start, cut a 1 ¾” x 2 ¾” piece from the black and gold paper (Halloween Town Paper 10) and a 1 ½” x 2 ¾” piece from the script paper. Sand the edges of both papers for a vintage look. 2. Add Ephemera Use the Halloween Town…

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Halloween Magic Layout with Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st Collection

October 22, 2024 No Comments

In the spirit of Halloween, Tracy McLennon crafted this captivating scrapbook layout using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection. This project, featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, brings the spooky season to life with layers of vintage Halloween elements and bold pops of orange and black. In Tracy McLennon’s Halloween layout, the Bits & Pieces Ephemera from the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection plays a key role in bringing vintage charm and detail to the page. These ephemera pieces include nostalgic Halloween icons like witches, jack-o’-lanterns, owls, and spooky sentiments, adding a playful and whimsical feel to the design. The cardstock stickers from the Simple Vintage October 31st collection further enhance the layout with bold, dimensional elements. From pumpkins to bats and vintage-inspired typography, these stickers provide the perfect finishing touches. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam Squares, and E-Z…

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Creating a Spooky Halloween Tag with Lindy’s Gang Pigment Powders

October 21, 2024 No Comments

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…

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Spooky Halloween Card Ideas Using Art Impressions Halloween Journal Die Set

October 15, 2024 No Comments

Looking for creative and spooky Halloween card ideas? Check out this festive project by Sharon Caudle featuring the Art Impressions Halloween Journal Die Set and Spooky Crew Clear Stamps. This adorable Halloween card perfectly captures the fun spirit of the holiday with charming details, including a cute frog peeking out from a pumpkin and creepy bats hovering in the background. The adorable frog is from the Art Imrpessions Spooky Crew Clear Stamp Set. Using the versatile Art Impressions Halloween Journal Die Set, Sharon brings her card to life with a mix of playful and spooky elements, making it a perfect addition to your Halloween crafting. To see the full step-by-step tutorial and dive deeper into this spooky project, head over to the Art Impressions Blog and get ready to create your own Halloween-themed crafts! Don’t miss out on these fun and easy Halloween card ideas—start crafting with Art Impressions today!…