I’m sharing a spooky Halloween card I created with the Fall Halloween Curation by Stampers Anonymous. If you’re new to Curations, they’re thoughtfully themed seasonal collections that bring together classic Tim Holtz stamps and stencils. Many of these designs were released years ago, and Stampers Anonymous has curated them into collections to remind us of their incredible artwork and inspire new ideas with them.HALLOWEEN BLUEPRINT

Eileen Hull has just released her latest collection with Sizzix, and I had the absolute pleasure of creating with some of the new products. One piece that immediately stole my heart is the Lacy Leaves 3D Embossing Folder—and it’s the star of the card I’m sharing today.

For a step-by-step look at the background technique I used with this embossing folder, be sure to check out my Gorgeous Grunge Techniques video HERE.

Although I used a very different color palette for this card, the coloring process is the same as in the video. The only variation is that I skipped the Luster Wax this time. If you’d like to add it, though, it would bring an extra layer of shimmer and interest!

FINDING INSPIRATION IN COLOR

The Distress Ink combo I used on this project was completely new to me. My inspiration came from the color palette selector created by Lyllack.art on Instagram. She put together a fun video featuring tons of three-color Distress palettes. The best part? You can pause the video at any moment, and whichever palette you land on becomes your “creative destiny” for the day!

CHECK OUT THE COLOR PALETTE SELECTOR HERE

I loved the idea so much that I took screenshots of several palettes to keep on hand for when I needed a spark of inspiration. When I sat down to work on this card, I flipped through my saved palettes—and the combination I landed on turned into something really special.

DISTRESS INK COLOR PALETTE

The Distress Ink colors I used are Dried Marigold, Seedless Preserves and Abandoned Coral.

For this card, I used:

• Dried Marigold – as the base for the background (step 1 in the video mentioned above)
• Seedless Preserves & Abandoned Coral – softly rubbed over the embossed design (step 2 in the video)

I then die cut butterflies, ink blended them with Seedless Preserves, and layered them with foam tape for added dimension. The leaves were blended with Dried Marigold.

To frame the focal point, I used the Tunnel Arches die set:

• Inner arch – cardstock ink blended with Abandoned Coral
• Outer arch – vellum cut with the next size up

I finished the card with a simple stamped sentiment and mounted everything onto a piece of white cardstock for a crisp, clean frame.


To finish off the card, I added a stamped sentiment and adhered the background to a piece of white cardstock to frame it.


Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you are inspired to pull out your embossing folders and play AND to step outside your color comfort zone and try a new color combination! It just might end up being your new favorite!

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Hey crafty friends! Today I’m back with another Mini but Mighty project—this time with a spooky twist. I recently got my hands on the latest set of Mini Distress Oxide Ink Pads from Tim Holtz and Ranger Ink, and I couldn’t wait to try them out with some of the new colors. Tim Holtz and Ranger Ink just released 24 more colors from the Distress Palette, so there are now a total of 48 colors of the 72 colors available. Even though these ink pads are small, they pack a powerful punch and are perfect for so many techniques.

One of the new to me dies from the recent Tim Holtz Sizzix 2025 Christmas Vault Release is the Gift Card Package Die Set. It’s designed to create a quick and easy gift card holder—perfect for holiday giving! Since I’ve been bouncing back and forth between Christmas and Halloween crafting lately, I thought it would be fun to make two versions: one for Christmas and one for Halloween. The best part? By simply switching up your paper choices, this die can work for any holiday or celebration.

Winston’s back and still as adorable as ever! For my second card with the Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas 2025 release, I turned Winston into the star of a playful shaker card. This version leans pretty + festive with a pink scarf and extra inking over an embossed background. My original sample kept things classic—red scarf and no extra inking—so you’ll see two easy ways to change the mood with small choices.

Question for you: Which look do you prefer—pink + inked or classic red + clean? Tell me in the comments!

I’m so excited to share that I have a brand-new video up on the Scrapbook.com YouTube Channel—and this one is all about creative play with a fun travel-inspired twist!

I set out to create something using a mini file folder…and ended up making a project I’m honestly not quite sure how to label! Is it a card? A mini album insert? An ATC? A stamp swatch? A scrapbook embellishment? The truth is—it can be any of those things (and more!).

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Bring a touch of classic holiday charm to your cardmaking with this vintage-style Christmas card! I combined some of the new Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas 2025 Vault dies and resized embossing folders with a few of my favorite older pieces to create a card that’s both timeless and festive.

Last year, I came across a Halloween card by Tonya Brooks that featured the cutest pumpkin pail filled with treats, and I’ve been dreaming of making my own version ever since. I just needed the right products to bring it to life. With the re-release of the Tim Holtz Layered Jack-O-Lantern Die Set, I finally had what I needed!

With a few simple modifications, I was able to turn the die into a treat pail—and then I gave it an extra twist by transforming it into a Halloween shaker card filled with the brand-new Tim Holtz Rock Candy Chunky Glitter.