ThePowerOfACard: August 2025

Halloween isn't one of my favorite holidays, but this Suite of products was just so adorable, I had to show it to you! Besides the Stamp and Die Bundle, you'll fall in love with the Designer Series Paper (DSP). There are several sheets where all you have to do is cut it up and you'll have perfectly sized panels, banners and tags for your card. There are also two sheets of pre-cut pieces in a large variety of Halloween motifs - these are great! The ribbon is iridescent Petunia Pop and ties so easily. Lastly, there are shimmery treat bags (20 per package) and shiny foam stars in sparkly black, white and purple.

In the video, I'll show you how to make an adorable card with a layout that shows off the oh-so-cute halloween candy DSP. I will use everything in the suite except the treat bags. Then at the end, I have many cards (and a treat bag) to share! Most of them are super easy to make because of the DSP. Trust me when I say you'll be able to put most of them together in just a few minutes.

Gather your supplies:

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie 7-1/2" x 5-1/2"; Basic White 4" x 5-1/4", 2-3/4" square, 3" square, 3/4" x 2-1/4"; Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP 4" x 5-1/4"
Bundle: Spooky Halloween
Die: Spotlight on Nature
Inks: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Petunia Pop
Stampin' Blends: Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Bubble Bath, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green
Ribbon: Petunia Pop Iridescent 8"
Embellishment: Shimmer Star Foam Stickers
Adhesive and Tools

For the card base, I like to start with a half sheet of paper that is folded in half and creased with the bone folder. Then I cut off 1" from the front. Cut off 1" from the left side of the DSP and glue that to the right edge of the large white rectangle. Adhere the remaining part to the card front.

On the smallest white square, stamp the kitty and the broom with Memento Black ink. I cut these out with the dies before coloring even though it is often easier to color on a larger piece of paper. There is nothing more frustrating than coloring something and then have the die slip while cutting! While at the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, cut out the circle with the Spotlight on Nature die.

Color the die cuts with Blends. I like to use a color lifter, especially for animals, to lighten up a part of the face. It can also add a nice texture that makes a fur-like appearance. Adhere these pieces to the circle with Dimensionals. Stamp a single bat next to the cat's hat (and try not to get it on the ridges like I did!) and embellish with foam stars. Attach this to the card front, being careful to place Dimensionals on the left side of the circle so that you can't see them when you open the card.

Stamp the sentiment on the remaining piece of white (trimming if necessary). Add Seal to the back to hold a zig zag of ribbon (isn't it so amazing?). Pop this up on the card front. Finish by stamping the Happy Halloween sentiment and some bats on the inside panel with Memento. After adhering this panel, complete by stamping the last sentiment onto the envelope in Pumpkin Pie ink.

Most of my cards are simple to replicate so most of this post will be just photos. I'll make a few comments as needed, like for this card. The black panel is adhered on the bottom and sides, which allows for a hidden message to be tucked into the pocket. I used the bag topper bat to act as a pull tab - isn't that so adorable?

On the Hippo card, I embossed a panel of Two Tone Cardstock and then folded over a corner. I love how it's a perfect spot to place the punched out hippo and shows off both tones of Pumpkin Pie. The banner is from the DSP (I just trimmed off the notch) and the punched out elements make both of these quick to make.

I used the Stylish Shapes (smallest square) to hold the punched out elements and tucked a strip (the 1" piece I cut off my first sample!) behind them. For the cauldron, I added Wink of Stella on the green goop (and the potion bottle on the inside).

The background panels are simply cut from the DSP - they are perfectly sized at 4" x 5-1/4". For the trick or treaters, I fussy cut them from the DSP.

Again, more quick cards - I used the die cut bats (good sized ones for sure!) and another fussy cut dracula bear.

In case you missed my video from two weeks ago, these were two cards I made using this bundle. They are so cute, I had to show them off again.

Lastly, I have a treat bag filled with Peanut M&Ms. I filled the bag and tied it closed with the ribbon. Then I stamped, colored and cut out the Frankenstein dog and popped him up on one of the labels (again, I trimmed the corners). I added that cute bag topper, embossed For You in white and stapled it to the top of the bag.

I hope you enjoyed these cute cards and projects! Let me know which is your favorite!

Karen

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