Monday Motivation (8-4-25)

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Spooky Halloween Projects with Stampin' Up!

It's that time of year when the gobblins come out to play...and so do the craft supplies!

Today I'm sharing three frightfully fun projects featuring the Stampin' Up! Spooky Halloween collection.

Whether you're sending spooky greetings or handing out some sweeet treats, these projects are perfect for adding a handmade touch to your Halloween Festivities.

Project 1: Flip Top Treat Box

Just the right size to hold some Halloween candy or small goodies. I used coordinating paper and embellishments from the Spooky Halloween Bundle to dress it up.

Project 2: Classic Card with Spooky Vibes

I kept things simple with a classic card layout that's all about the paper and stamps. Sometimes letting the design do the talking is the best way to go! I added a stamped focal point, and finished it off with some Shimmer Stars.

Project 3: Fun Fold Card

This one is full of Halloween charm! The spooky paper, adorable images, and playful sentiment makes this card stand out. The interactive fold adds that extra wow factor. This would be perfect for kids, coworkers, or anyone who loves a surprise in the mail.

Stampin' Up! Artistic Leaves

Emboss Resist:

A classic that never fails to WOW!

With this card I used WOW Embossing Powder, and Pumpkin Pie Ink, and a Blending Brush to create this Ink Resist technique on this card front. I also turned this into a Gift Card Holder for a great Birthday Treat.

To see video: https://youtu.be/d76K5Ed0r1U

1. Pretty Peacock- 11" x 4-1/4"

Score at 1-3/16" (3 lines past 1") , 5-1/2"

2. White- 5-1/4" x 3-7/8-Inside

3. White- (2 pieces) 3-7/8" 3-7/8" One outside/one inside

4. White- 3-5/8" x 3-5/8" Front flap (Embossed piece)

5. Sentiment Strip- 3/4" x 3-7/8"

6. Emboss 3-5/8" x 3-5/8" piece with Leaf stamp and white embossing powder,

Also emboss end of 5-1/4" x 3-7/8" piece

7. Use your Blending Brush/Pumpkin Pie ink to go over embossed pieces. Wipe w/paper towel to get off excess.

8. Stamp dots on front piece in Cajan Craze

9. Stamp with overlay leaf stamp in Pumpkin Pie over embossed leaves.

10. Use a small circle punch on card base to cut a notch on small flap, and use tear tape on ends to fold up inside card for a small gift card pocket.

11. Layer card pieces together.

12. Stamp sentiment in Pretty Peacock on white

Stampin' Up! Acrylic Block Technique w/ Artistic Leaves

Stamp & Block Technique: 

With this card I showed you how to use your acrylic block as a stamp. It makes a perfect backdrop for a focal point image.

To see Video: https://youtu.be/srV32TfrKAo

1. Very Vanilla- 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"

Score at 4-1/4"

2. Cajun Craze- 5-1/4" x 4"

3. Very Vanilla- 5" x 3-3/4"

4. Stamp off (2nd generation stamping) with Basic Beige and largest leaf stamp on 5" x 3-3/4" vanilla piece.

5. Using a small acrylic block, and Crumb Cake ink, dip block in ink pad, and "stamp" on Vanilla.

Creating 2 blocks.

6. Stamp leaves in Cajan Craze, and shadow in Pumpkin Pie.

7. Stamp on Vanilla scrap a leaf in Pinkin Pie, and shadow in Crushed Curry (2nd generation) Fussy cut, and add to card with Dimentionals.

8. Twine bow on popped up leaf.

Add gems.

9. Stamp sentiment in Cajun Craze on Very Vanilla, and pop up on layer of Cajun Craze cardstock. Add to card.