A Hauntingly Simple Halloween Card
Nothing says Halloween like a purple sky, a little shimmer, and a few cheeky ghosts floating by.
There’s a little extra magic in today’s card photo—and not just because of the friendly ghosts floating across it. If you look closely, you’ll spot a vintage pocket watch in the background, just about to strike midnight. That watch belonged to my late father, and it makes me proud to give it a place in my studio as a photo prop. A tiny piece of him now sneaks into my creative projects, which feels just right for Halloween. 🕛👻
Now, onto the card itself!
This one is all about simple, spooky fun—the kind of card you can make without overthinking (though coffee certainly helps the process along). I started with a purple ink-blended background, adding a generous amount of splatters in black and white for that starry-night-meets-Halloween vibe. The stars of the show are those adorable ghost die cuts from Scrapbook.com—cut from shimmer paper so they practically glow against the background.
Decorative Die Set - Ghosts - Adorable & Affordable!
Hero Arts Blending Brush - My Favorite Blending Brushes!
Villainous Potion Distress Oxide Ink - Yummy!
Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink - Beautiful Highlight Color!
Sentiment Strips - Paper Rose All Occasion Sentiment Strips -These things are handier than sliced bread!
Once the background was dry and the little ghosts had been glued into place, I finished it off with a clean and simple sentiment strip: Happy Halloween. Easy, done, and ready to spook (in the friendliest way possible).
So if you’re looking for a quick and fun Halloween card idea, this one is proof that a little ink blending, some shimmer paper, and a few ghostly die cuts can go a long way—no tricks, just treats.
Turns out you don’t need a cauldron or spell book—just ink, shimmer paper, and coffee (always coffee!
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