Custom Backgrounds for Haunting Ghosts by Jean Okimoto

The Haunting Ghosts are back again - posing as little witches for today's card.  Hi, Jean here with a die that won't quit!  The ghosts needed a spooky, abstract background and found three perfect shapes.

Cut three shades of orange cardstock from the Sunrise 6x6 paper pack with the 3 greeting background dies from the new Magical Halloween Clear Stamp and Die Set.  Cut them again from black cardstock.  Shade the orange diecut edges with Morning Mist VersaFine Clair.  It's great for stenciling and shading - and it dries quickly.  Assemble the background blocks, slightly offset for dimension. 

Cut Haunting Ghosts from watercolor paper.  Attach scraps of black glittered cardstock from the 6x6 Glitzy Glitter Pad behind the eye cutouts.

Cut the cauldron - from the new Cauldron Witch set - from Black Glossy Paper.  Cut the bubbles from the chartreuse Graceful Garden Glitte Pad 6x6.  Cut the boiling goo from the chartreuse Rainbow Reflections 6x6.

Cut three witch hats from the Cauldron Witch set from black cardstock.  The top right ghost's hat is reversed just so everything isn't too matchy.  Run that diecut through your machine to smooth the cut edges.  Cut three hatbands from the dark turquoise Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.  Assemble the hat.

Stamp the greeting - from the Magical Halloween Clear Stamp and Die Set - on another orange 6x6 from the Sunrise Collection with Warm Breeze VersaFine Clair.   Quickly emboss it with detail clear powder.

Cut the dark blue print - from the Yuletide Cheer 6x6 set - with the 2-½" wide Fringed Scalloped Frame Set die.  

Attach the diecuts and greeting to a top-folded light recycled Kraft A2 card - use foam tape near the top of the ghosts' heads and their hats.  Cut an A2-sized piece of cardstock to protect the cardfront for mailing. 

Discover new ways to use your Memory Box dies - they're great for stenciling too!

Thanks for visiting our blog - see you again on Friday!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94692 Haunting Ghosts

94849 Cauldron Witch

94842 Fringed Scalloped Frame Set

cl5284D Magical Halloween Clear Stamp Set and Dies

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

gp1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

sp1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

sh44004

gp1002 Graceful Garden Glitter Pad

Candycorn Haunting Ghosts by Jean Okimoto

Candycorn-colored Haunting Ghosts replace the typical white diecuts on today's card.  Hi, Jean here after a  series of Typepad photo-rejections and draft-saving issues, the bouncy new puppy and big tree challenges.  That called for something sunny, bright and happy...nothing scary!

Cut Haunting Ghosts from white cardstock and the bright yellow and orange Sunrise Collection 6x6 sheets.  Tried to keep the color proportions and sequence similar to real candycorn...details, details!  Attach scraps of black cardstock behind their eye cutouts.

Cut a pearlescent white vellum moon with the 1" Circle Basics die.

Cut the yellow/mustard Gladiola Plaid 6x6 diagonally with the 2-½" wide Nested Globes die.  Cut the new Orange Peel 8.5 x 11" Cardstock with the 2" Nested Globes die.  Cut the mustard/white Glimmering Gladiola leafy branch 6x6 with the 1-½" wide Nested Globes die.

Cut 3 new Eerie Spiders from Black Glossy Paper (cardstock).

Stamp the greeting - from the new Magical Halloween Clear Stamp and Die Set - on mustard cardstock with Nocturne VersaFine Clair.  Quickly emboss it with detail clear powder.  Cut it with the set's coordinating die.  Cut an extra greeting shape from black cardstock and layer it for dimension.

 

Trim the top corners of a yellow/orange A2 notecard with a rounding punch.  Attach the diecuts - use foam tape for the yellow ghost and behind the heads of the orange and white ghosts.  Cut an A2-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Working on another candycorn Haunting Ghosts design for my next post - here's a peek - see you on Friday!

Supplies

 

94692 Haunting Ghosts

94846 Eerie Spiders

94532 Nested Globes

30087 Circle Basics Set

pp1027 Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pack

pp1028 Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pack

sh44017 Orange Peel Paper Pack

sp1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

cl5284d

sh44004 Black Glossy Paper

Witch Upon A Star by Angie Cimbalo

Hello and welcome, it's Angie here today with another fun Halloween card using the newest 2024 Fall Cornucopia release products.  I combined them with a paper from the Gladiola release.  

I cut the Cauldron Witch die set from greens, blacks and purples and then cut and pieced everyting together.  The lighter greens are 1) the new Key Lime SH4405, and 2) Cilantro SH4407 and the lighter purple is called Lavendar Bloom SH44013.  The darker purple is from an older paper pack called Vibrant Violet SP1007.  The patterned paper background is from the Glimmering Gladiola Paper Pad PP1028.  I also used the Curved Cap Pinpoint Layers die set 99646.  Here's a closer look at my card.

The sentiment is from the Magical Halloween stamp and die set CL5284, stamped in black in and popped up with foam tape for dimension.  I love how the patterned paper sort of looks like stars to go with the sentiment!  Here's one last look:

Be sure to check out the whole new release and the last holiday one as well.  There are tons of gorgeous products to create with.  

 

Supplies

 

sh44005 Key Lime Paper Pack

sh44007 Cilantro Paper Pack

sh44013 Lavender Bloom Paper Pack

pp1028 Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pack

cl5284 Magical Halloween

94646 Curved Cap Pinpoint Layers

94849 Cauldron Witch

SP1008 Twilight Purple

Cauldron Witch – Simply Silhouetted by Jean Okimoto

The new Cauldron Witch can be artfully colored and shaded...or simply cut for a spooky silhouette design.  Add a bit of plaid, an ink-blended scrap of cardstock, glitter, pearlescent cardstock and Bright Jewels - all in a mix of black, orange, violet and purple.  Hi, Jean here with a simple Halloween design from the 2024 Fall Cornucopia Collection.

I used a scrap of white cardstock covered with violet, orange and dark pink ink - cut with the 2" wide Nested Globes die.  Smudge the edges with Electric Purple Radiant Neon ink.  Sounds scary, but it's a great color!

Cut the witch and cauldron from Glossy Black Paper (cardstock).  Cut the hatband, bubbles and boiling brew from the violet Rainbow Reflections 6x6.  Cut the hat from the black Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.  

Stamp the greeting - from the new Magical Halloween Clear Stamp and Die Set - on the new Lavender Bloom solid-core 100-lb cardstock with Nocturne VersaFine Clair.  Quickly heat-emboss it with detail clear powder.  Let it cool, then cut it with the coordinating die.  Cut the greeting shape again from black cardstock and layer it - slightly offset - for dimension.

Cut the violet/purple/gold Fuchsia Plaid 6x6 with the 2-½" wide Nested Globes die.  Cut the new Orange Peel cardstock with the 3" wide Nested Globes die. 

Attach the diecuts to a light kraft A2 card - use foam dots for the greeting.  Add violet Bright Jewels to three of the bubbles.  Cut an A2-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Highlight a spooky black silhouette with glitter, shimmer, glossy cardstock and sparkly jewels in a mix of bright colors.  Halloween says it's OK to over-bling and experiment with a mix of colors.

Thanks for visiting...see you again on Thursday!

Supplies

 

94849 Cauldron Witch

94532 Nested Globes

CL5284D Magical Halloween Clear Stamp Set and Dies

jwl003 Bright Jewels

pp1029 Fuchsia Plaid 6x6 pack

sh44017 Orange Peel Paper Pack

sh44013 Lavender Bloom Paper Pack

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

gp1007

sh44004 Black Glossy Paper

Ghostly Mummies, Mummy Ghosts…or Ghummies? by Jean Okimoto

Create Ghummies - happy little ghostly mummies -  with the new Haunting Ghosts die and a sheet from the Yuletide Cheer 6x6's.  Hi, Jean back again with another Halloween design featuring our 2024 Fall Cornucopia Collection.

We're using a wavy gold-foiled sheet from the Yuletide Cheer 6x6 set.  Here's an easy way to select a great section of the print for the ghosts.  Cut Haunting Ghosts from a contrasting cardstock scrap to create a template for the die.  Chose a section for your ghosts, then place the die in the template and cut the patterned paper exactly where you want it.

Cut scraps of black cardstock and attach them behind the eyes.  Cut another set of ghosts from black cardstock to add a contrasting black offset edge to the ghosts.  

Cut detailed top layer of Carving Pumpkin from the new Orange Peel 8.5x11" cardstock.  Cut the solid background from the black 6x6 in the Majestic Hues Glitter Pad.  Cut the stem/leaf/tendril pieces from the new Leaf Sprout sheet.  Color the stem with an orange marker - layering orange over Leaf Sprout creates a realistic woody-brown.  (A brown marker would be too dark.)

Cut 2 Eerie spiders from spiders from black cardstock. 

Stamp the greeting - from the new Magical Halloween Clear Stamp and Die Set - on a Key Lime 8.5x11 sheet with Nocturne VersaFine Clair.  Quickly heat-emboss it with detail clear powder.  Cut it with the 2" wide Nested Globes die.  Shade the edges with Nocturne too.

Cut black cardstock with the 2-½" wide Nested Globes die.

Attach the diecuts to a top-folded light  kraft A2 card - use foam tape for the pumpkin and the heads of the ghosts.

Have a crafty weekend -hope your favorite Retailer has already ordered the 2024 Fall Cornucopie Collection!

 

Supplies

 

94692 Haunting Ghosts

94848 Carving Pumpkin

94846 Eerie Spiders

CL5284D Magical Halloween Clear Stamp Set and Dies

94532 Nested Globes

sh44005 Key Lime Paper Pack

sh44006 Leaf Sprout Paper Pack

sh44017 Orange Peel Paper Pack

gp1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

Eerie, Haunting and Intricate by Jean Okimoto

Meet 3 of the new Halloween icon dies from the 2024 Fall Cornucopia Collection - Eerie Spiders, Haunting Ghosts and Intricate Mini Pumpkins.  They're part of a great new release of fall and holiday designs and 15 vibrant shades of 8.5x11" cardstock for your cards, journals, mixed media, layouts and decor.  Hi, Jean here with the first of many fall designs we'll be sharing as we welcome fall and prepare for winter.

You'll love these Halloween designs that began shipping this week.  The release also  includes the 15 cardstock colors, a clear stamp + die set, and 12 new foiled holiday greetings - tabs, banners and circles.  We're spotlighting Halloween here...

Here's a mix of Halloween icons featuring the new dies and clear stamps.  Cut Haunting Ghosts from heavy white cardstock and attach scraps of black cardstock behind the eye cutouts. Cut Eerie Spiders from black cardstock.  

Cut Intricate Mini Pumpkins from the new Orange Peel and Golden Wheat 8.5x11" sheets.  The smooth, rich colors are solid-core 100# cardstock - perfect for card bases, diecuts, stamping and 3D embossing.  They also make great treat wrappers and mini boxes for Halloween candies!  Lightly ink the pumpkins with Summertime and Cheerful VersaFine Clair to add dimension and highlight the details.

Save the extra ghost, spiders and pumpkins for other projects.

Cut the wavy dark gray/blue/gold print from the Yuletide Cheer 6x6 set with the 2" wide Nested Globes die.  Cut the new Orange Peel cardstock with the 2-½" wide Nested Globes die.

Stamp the greeting - from the new Magical Halloween Clear Stamp and Die Set - on a medium gray/blue 6x6 from the Stormy Blue Collection with Smoky Gray VersaFine Clair.  Quickly heat-emboss it with detail clear powder.  Trim it with the matching die.

Attach the diecuts to a dark gray A2 card - use foam dots for the greeting, ghosts' heads and the two pumpkins on the right.

Enjoy creating and crafting with these fall icons - we'll be sharing many more ideas in the coming weeks!

Thanks for visiting - see you again tomorrow...

Supplies

 

94692 Haunting Ghosts

94845 Intricate Mini Pumpkins

94846 Eerie Spiders

94532 Nested Globes

CL5284D Magical Halloween Clear Stamp Set and Dies

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

sp1006 Stormy Blue

sh44017 Orange Peel Paper Pack

sh44019 Golden Wheat Paper Pack

Merry & Bright Candles by Trina Pham

Hello everyone.  I have a rustic masculine Christmas card to share today using more products from the 2024 Yuletide collection. 

 

Started with the background again and die cut the Narrow Woodgrain Planks from brown cardstock.  Darker brown cardstock was then trimmed to 4x5.25-inches.  Covered it with a sheet of double-sided adhesive and attached the planks to cover it.  For a spotlight effect, ink blended Gathered Twigs and Black Soot distress inks around the perimeter of the panel.

 

 

The candle base and top layers were die cut from white glitter and white mirror paper, respectively.  Shading was then added to them using cool grey Copic Sketch markers C00/0/1/2/3.  The flames were die cut from alcohol marker friendly paper and colored with Y11/15 yellow Copic Sketch markers.  The pine cones were die cut from dark brown and Kraft cardstock, while the pine needles were prepped as described in a previous post HERE.  The sentiment was heat embossed with white embossing powder on a strip of red Yuletide Plaid paper and a fish tail cut out for something different.  Assembled the card onto a white card base then added snow details with a white Posca pen to finish.

 

 

And that does it for my card.  Thank you for joining me today.  Have a wonderful day.

Supplies

 

94812 Merry and Bright Candles

94802 Pinecone Duo

94823 Narrow Woodgrain Planks

CL5286 Holiday Wishes clear stamp set

PP1031 Yuletide Plaid 6x6 pack

SP1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

Yuletide Plaids, Pinecones and Poinsettias by Jean Okimoto

Layer poinsettias, pinecones and pine branches on a holiday design from the 2024 Yuletide Collection.  Double-embossing adds shadowy texture to the new Pinecone Duo too.  Hi, Jean here with another design for your stash of holiday ideas.

Cut Pinecone Duo background and detailed overlay from dark brown cardstock.  Spritz both sides of the background diecuts with a light mist of water.  Pressure-emboss them using the rubber embossing mat and plates required for your machine.  

Sponge or brayer the detailed overlays with VersaMark.  Heat-emboss them with detail clear powder.  Assemble the pinecones.

Cut two sets of Petite Poinsettias from the bright pinkish-red Blush Collection 6x6.  Cut 3 sets of the centers from the orange Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6. Assemble 1 small and 2 large poinsettias.

Cut the evergreens from the Pinecone Duo and Pine Branches sets from a dark yellow-green Greenery Collection 6x6.

Cut a dark green Greenery 6x6 with the 2-½" wide Nested Globes die.  Cut a diagonal red and gold Yuletide Plaid 6x6 with the same die.  Trim the bottom corners with a corner rounding punch.

Stamp the greeting - from the new Holiday Wishes Clear Stamp and Die Set - on natural cardstock with Tulip Red VersaFine Clair.  Dry the iink, then cut the greeting with the smallest Nested Globes die.  Trim the straight end so the diecut is about 1-⅞" long.

Attach the diecuts to a natural A6 card - 4-½ x 6-¼" - use foam dots for the right edge of the greeting.

Thanks for visiting...see you on Friday!

 

Supplies

 

94802 Pinecone Duo

94822

94817

cl5286D Holiday Wishes clear stamp and die set

pp1031 Yuletide Plaid 6x6 pack

sp1011

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

gp1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Trina Pham

Hello everyone.  I have a Christmas {in September} card to share today. 😉  I played with the Wintertime Bear dies and Frosted Trees 3D embossing folder (EF) from the 2024 Yuletide collection to create a snowy winter scene.  Normally inspiration comes from the images, but this time the sentiment was the starting point.  Took some creative licence with the Wintertime Bear and created a bear couple who traded in their skates and skis for some warm winter walking boots. 😂

The bears were die cut from alcohol marker friendly paper and shaded and colored with cool grey Copic Sketch markers C00/0/1/2/3/7.  Their accessories were die cut from two patterns of the Yuletide Cheer 6x6 paper.  The pom-pom and brim of the hat were also die cut from alcohol marker friendly paper.  Dark grey dye ink was ink blended on the bottom layers of the hat and scarves to give dimension. 

The background is a twist on the Blackout EF technique.  The technique involves dragging a black ink pad direct-to-paper on the debossed side of the embossed panel.  That would work great for a night scene, but since I was going for daytime, Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac distress oxide inks were used instead.  To avoid contaminating them with the direct-to-paper method, the inks were pressed onto an acetate sheet first then the inks were picked up with a rubber brayer and applied to the panel.  This also gives a more blended effect, as seen in the photo below.

The sentiment was white heat embossed on black cardstock next.  Trimmed down the background panel and adhered to the top of a white card base.  Fussy cut the ground area from white glitter paper and adhered at the bottom.  To complete the scene and make it cohesive, added falling snow over/on top of the bears and ground with a white Posca pen.  Why you ask?  Because snow falls everywhere.  Oops… looks like I made the snow so round that the accessories look polka dotted. 😂

Happy Labor Day to those who are enjoying this holiday.  That does it for my card.  Thank you for joining me today.  Have a wonderful week.

Supplies

 

94819 Wintertime Bear

PP1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

EF1045 Frosted Trees 3D Embossing Folder

CL5286 Holiday Wishes clear stamp set

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

Merry, Bright and Petite by Jean Okimoto

Create a traditional holiday scene with candles, poinsettias and pine sprigs from the 2024 Yuletide Collection.  Hi, Jean here with a mix of dark pinks, green and golds to greet the season.

Cut Merry and Bright Candles from the Yuletide Cheer 6x6 and a Blush Solid-Core 6x6.  Cut the flame and two sets of Petite Poinsettia centers from a gold Glitzy Glitter Pad 6x6.  Cut the flame outlines from a gold Rainbow Reflections 6x6.

Cut Petite Poinsettias from the Blush Solid Core 6x6.

Cut three pine sprigs from a Greenery Solid Core 6x6 with the Pinecone Duo dies

Cut the Believe Enchanted Script background from white cardstock.  Cut the detailed green layer from the Greenery 6x6.

Cut two of the 3" wide Nested Globes from white cardstock and layer them for dimension.

A lot of diecutting...now we're ready to assemble!  Attach everything to a white A6 card (6-¼" x 4-½").

Candles, poinsettias and pine sprigs are always a classic Christmas trio.  Add a contemporary look with prints from the new Yuletide Cheer 6x6 - and a bit of gold. 

Thanks for visiting - see you again this weekend!

 

 

Supplies

 

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

94739

94822

94812 Merry and Bright Candles

94802 Pinecone Duo

94532

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

gp1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack