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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…

In Halloween

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,…

In Layouts

The Good Life Scrapbook Layout

October 12, 2025 2 Comments

Welcome to The Good Life, where naps are an art form and texture steals the show! Designer Desiree Saskiw captured her pampered feline’s best “I run this house” poses in a warm, layered layout that’s equal parts cozy and cool. Desiree reached for her Ranger Distress Grit Paste – Crypt and the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Honeycomb Stencil to create that perfectly imperfect background texture. The subtle raised hexagons add just enough grunge to balance out the soft, snuggly photos — proving that even the fluffiest cat deserves a little edge. The layout’s fiery oranges and vintage neutrals come together with Simple Stories and DCWV patterned papers, plus a sprinkle of Tim Holtz Idea-ology stickers and dimension from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. The result? A purr-fectly balanced mix of grit, warmth, and feline fabulousness. So grab your stencils, your pastes, and maybe your favorite nap buddy — because The Good…

In Cards

Stamped Wood Slice Card Tutorial by Nicole Wright

September 4, 2025 No Comments

If you’re looking for a rustic yet elegant handmade card idea, this project by designer Nicole Wright is the perfect inspiration. Using the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor Set 2 stamp set, Nicole created a stunning wood slice focal point that combines stamping and watercolouring techniques. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to recreate this project at home. Supplies Used – Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Forest Floor Set 2 stamp set – Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock cardstock – Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black) – Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spritz (Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge) – Ranger Dina Wakely Media Brush – Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares – OLFA Scissors Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Create Your Card Base Cut Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock cardstock to 10″ x 5″ and fold in half to create a 5″ x 5″ card base. Ink the wood slice stamp from the Stampers Anonymous Tim…

In Halloween

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…

In Cards

Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Stamp Sets and Katelyn Spencer

March 24, 2024 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! For today’s blogpost I will be playing with a variety of Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamp sets. I will be creating this Hello Friend Card which also uses a variety of products from Ranger Ink, Super Stock Cardstock from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine and adhesive from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. You’ll want to grab a cup of your favourite beverage and learn how to recreate my card at home. To start, cut a piece of Tim Holtz Distress Cotton Watercolour Paper from Ranger Ink that measures 3 ¾” x 5 ¾”. Next, you’ll need the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Tiny Prints Stamp Set. Apply Tattered Rose Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink from Ranger Ink to the stamp and stamp onto the piece of Cotton Watercolour Paper. Spritz the paper with water. Once the paper has dried, ink the edges of the paper using Scorched Timber Distress…

In Cards

Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Fall Cards by Heather Fischer

September 7, 2023 1 Comment

Happy Fall!! Heather Fischer here today on the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine blog to share some Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Fall themed cards I recently created! Fall is definitely my favourite season…I love the cooler days, the changing colours of the trees, fall decor, a hot PSL 😉 and of course, Fall themed projects! I tend to make and send quite a few Thanksgiving cards and cards to remind people how grateful I am for them. 🙂 For these 2 cards, I used 2 different stamp sets from Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz and a couple of my favourite techniques, ink blending and heat embossing! Both backgrounds were made using the following Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide colours; Barn Door, Spiced Marmalade, Fossilized Amber, Scattered Straw and some Vintage Photo blended around the edges. I love this fall colour combination!! Here is a closer look at the first card I created -…

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Layering Stencils by Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz

July 17, 2023 No Comments

If you haven’t been playing with layering stencils….are you even living?!?!?!? Giggle Giggle! RUN don’t walk to your nearest local scrapbook store and buy a few or 10! Layering stencils offer an INSANE amount of versatility and creative inspiration. When you are stuck or in doubt – grab some ink and a stencil! Check out Laureen DuBois’s fabulous card that was featured in the Summer 2023 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Laureen created the background using the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Gradient layering stencil along with a variety of different colours of Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink. Such an easy background with a BIG BANG! LOVE IT! Stencils – THE MUST HAVE accessory in every crafter’s studio! Happy Monday Friends! AND don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Summer issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine where Laureen’s card was published. Each issue is JAMMED packed with creative inspiration JUST…

In Why Not Win Wednesdays

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Pencils – GIVEAWAY

May 3, 2023 2 Comments

WINNER UPDATE – congratulations to Debbie Roberts – this week’s lucky winner! ALWAYS say YES to Distress EVERYTHING! We love these Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Pencils from our wonderful friends over at Ranger! One lucky follower is taking home all THREE sets! YAHOOO! Tim Holtz Distress® Pencils are woodless watercolor pencils formulated to achieve vibrant coloring effects on porous surfaces. The solid water-reactive pigments are ideal for watercoloring, shading, sketching and more! Color directly onto surface and blend with water. Layer with Distress Ink, Oxide, Sprays or Paint for more possibilities. Coordinates with the Distress palette of products. Prize Package will include: Set 1, 2, and 3. CLICK HERE to enter your name into the draw! The contest closes on Friday, May 5th at midnight Good luck everyone Join the Village of Inspired People!!!! Its our birthday month! – Click here for all the details.

In Gift Tags

Stamp a Gift Bag featuring Stampers Anonymous

January 9, 2023 2 Comments

How stinking cute are these gift bags, boxes and tags designed by Nicole Wright featuring products by Stampers Anonymous and Ranger! So simple, so adorable AND so customizable!!!! Is customizable a word?!?!?! Here are the simple steps that Nicole followed. 1. Fold the top of your paper bag back approximately 1″, using a bone folder. Punch a hole in the centre. 2. Use Ranger Archival jet-black ink to stamp your Stampers Anonymous holiday images randomly on the front and back of the bag. 3. Colour the stamped images using Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks. 4. Use a waterbrush pen to blend the Scribble Stick colours. Have fun, and create coordinating tags, cards, and holiday boxes.The stamp set that Nicole used is the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Yuletide Gatherings stamp set. To colour the stamped images Nicole used her Ranger Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks. So much fun and so super…