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Monday, September 14, 2026

A Spooky Season Halloween Card

Halloween is one of my favorite occasions to craft for — there's just something about black, orange, and a little bit of spiderweb that makes a card feel instantly festive. Today I'm sharing a card that leans into that "spooky season" vibe with a pumpkin patch on the front and a sweet trick-or-treat surprise on the inside.

I started with a panel of Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper in a moody grey spiderweb print, dotted with little flecks of white and scattered orange dots for extra sparkle. Those dots aren't a pre-printed embellishment — I made them myself by coloring a few Basic White dots from the Adhesive-Backed Bat, Ghosts and Dots with a Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend before adhering them to the card front, which let me get that perfect punchy orange to match the rest of the palette. It's the perfect backdrop for a Halloween pumpkin patch.

Across the top, I added the "Spooky Season" phrase, an ephemera piece from the Harvest & Holly Mix and Match Specialty Ephemera Pack — I love that little spiders and spiderwebs are worked right into the lettering, so it does double duty as both sentiment and embellishment.

Underneath, I lined up a row of pumpkins from the Harvest Hues Mix and Match Ephemera Pack — yellow, brown, and two orange pumpkins, including a friendly jack-o'-lantern with a curled vine and a little mushroom tucked in beside it. To make that jack-o'-lantern pop off the page, I adhered it with Stampin' Dimensionals, so it sits just a bit higher than the rest of the patch and catches the light.

The whole panel is layered onto Basic Black cardstock card base.

Open it up, and the mood shifts to bright and cheerful. I adhered a layer of Pumpkin Pie cardstock to the card base, then topped it with a Basic White cardstock panel for a clean, simple frame.

For the sentiment, I stamped "Happy Halloween" from the Oh My Fright stamp set in Pumpkin Pie ink, keeping the two-tone, mixed-font look that set is known for. In the corner, a little pair of candy corn — also from the Harvest Hues Mix and Match Ephemera Pack — adds one more sweet, seasonal touch without competing with the sentiment.

This one came together quickly since so much of the design work is already done for you in the ephemera packs — sometimes the simplest builds make the biggest impact! I hope this gives you some inspiration for your own Halloween cards this season.

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Pumpkin Kisses & Harvest Wishes

Fall crafting is in full swing, and this card is all about celebrating the cozy colors, delicious treats, and beautiful leaves of the season! The rich Cajun Craze and Gold Foil combination gives this card a warm, elegant autumn feel, while the fun images from the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack add plenty of personality.

The card base is made with Cajun Craze cardstock, layered with a Gold Foil panel and a Cajun Craze top panel. The Cajun Craze top panel was embossed using the fall-themed embossing folder from the Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders, creating a beautiful background filled with subtle seasonal texture.

For a little extra detail, I used one of the Tile Garden Dies to cut three squares from a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock. Each square was then topped with an image from the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I love how these little framed images—especially the cozy coffee cup, book surrounded by leaves, and slice of pie—bring the feeling of a crisp fall day right to the card front!

The focal point is the “Pumpkin Kisses & Harvest Wishes” sentiment from the Harvest & Holly Mix & Match Specialty Ephemera Pack. It was layered onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, giving it some added dimension and making it stand out beautifully against the embossed background.

To finish the front, I scattered several leaves from the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack around the design. The leaves add just the right amount of extra color and help tie all the individual elements together.

A Little Fall Inside

The inside of the card features a Basic White cardstock panel adhered to the Cajun Craze card base. The sentiment and coordinating leaves are from the Fun For Fall stamp set and were stamped in Cajun Craze ink.

I love adding a little stamping to the inside of my cards—it gives the recipient a special surprise when they open the card and makes the entire design feel complete.

This card is a wonderful example of how combining embossing, Mix & Match Ephemera, metallic accents, and traditional fall colors can create a card that feels both handmade and beautifully finished.

So grab your favorite fall crafting supplies, pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and enjoy a little autumn crafting!

Pumpkin kisses and harvest wishes to you!

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