For this card, I went bold with a skull blueprint stamp as my focal point and built up the background with lots of mixed media layers. I used:

For this project, I created three wickedly fun Halloween tags using the exact same techniques I shared in my Christmas Mini Distress Oxide video. The only difference? A new palette of colors and a Halloween theme! This just goes to show how versatile these inks are—by swapping out colors and imagery, you can carry your favorite ideas across seasons.

While I’m focusing on tags in the video, keep in mind you can always turn them into cards, add them to your junk journal, or use them as little handmade treats for friends and family.

Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

Watch the full video below or click HERE to watch over on my YouTube channel.

 

Missed the Christmas version? Watch below or click HERE to watch over on my YouTube channel.

Below you can take a look at the tags I created in the video, along with a bonus option. 

Here is a bonus idea using the same techniques, just slightly different colors and of course the Hipster Girl instead of the Guy.

I hope this inspires you to give your Mini Distress Oxide Ink Pads a workout and start experimenting with seasonal twists of your own. Mini really is mighty—no matter the holiday!

SUPPLIES 

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD PACKAGE

For the Christmas version, I used a piece of patterned paper from my stash of Tim Holtz Backdrops to create the base of the package. I topped it with a coordinating solid cardstock bow and added some festive greenery using the Holiday Greens Mini Die Set (a longtime favorite of mine—so happy it’s back!). I then inked the edges with some Ground Espresso Distress Ink for a touch of grunge.

The greenery was cut from shades of green and blue colored cardstock, coated with Glossy Accents and then dusted with Distress Snowflakes for a frosted effect. I added Rudolph Red Pops of Color to the berries to bring in a traditional pop of red. While the Pops of Color was still wet I applied some Rock Candy Glitter using a Glitter Duster to a touch of shimmer. To finish it off, I stamped a sentiment onto a die-cut kraft tag and tied it on with a bit of white string.

HALLOWEEN GIFT CARD PACKAGE

For the Halloween version, I followed the same process but swapped in Halloween patterned paper for the base. The greenery was cut from black, gray, and deep green cardstock, then accented again with Glossy Accents and Distress Snowflakes for a spooky shimmer.

This time, I used Terracotta Pops of Color for the berries and of course dusted it with some Rock Candy Glitter. I then added a Halloween sentiment to finish it off.

READY TO GIFT

The final touch was sliding in a gift card—and just like that, these little packages were ready for gifting!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this gave you a bit of inspiration for using the Tim Holtz Gift Card Package Die Set in both festive and unexpected ways.

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!

I die cut all the pieces from Distress Watercolor Cardstock and ink blended them with a mix of Distress Inks in these spooky-sweet shades: Dusty Concord, Villainous Potion, Seedless Preserves, Twisted Citron, Peeled Paint, Carved Pumpkin, Crackling Campfire, Fossilized Amber, Forest Moss, and Black Soot. Once the colors were down, I layered and adhered everything to fill up the pail with treats.

For the background, I reached for black cardstock and ran it through with the Spiderwebs Coverplate Die—but instead of cutting, I embossed it. A touch of Silver Sizzix Luster Wax brushed across the raised design made those webs shimmer just right.

To finish it off, I stamped a sentiment from the Spooky Stamp Set in crisp black ink and cut it out with the coordinating die for the perfect Halloween-ready touch.

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In the video, I take you step-by-step through the process—from creating the background to assembling the finished card. I also share tips for working with some of my favorite products and techniques.

In my latest video, I’m sharing a quick look at the new Sizzix release—including six re-released die sets and two newly resized A5 embossing folders. Then I’ll walk you through how I used one of the new sets, Witchcraft, to create a wickedly grungy Halloween card packed with texture, depth, and spooky vibes.

One of the standout sets is the adorable Trick or Treat die set. I don’t know about you, but I have a soft spot for simple silhouette dies. They’re perfect for layering over fun mixed media backgrounds—and these sweet little trick-or-treaters are no exception. I was especially inspired to create a dark and moody Halloween night sky, thanks to the incredibly talented Emma Williams.

To bring that eerie night scene to life, I started with a piece of Distress Watercolor Cardstock (smooth side up, as always) and used the Moon Layering Stencil. I applied a touch of Pumice Stone Distress Ink around the edge of the moon mask, spritzed it with water to let the ink bleed, and dried it with my heat tool. With the moon mask back in place, I blended Chipped Sapphire and Black Soot Distress Ink around it to build the sky. A few water spritzes and a quick dry later, I was ready to move on.

Next, I added details inside the moon using the second layer of the stencil and Antique Linen Distress Ink. I finished off the moon with water splatters for added texture, dried again, and reinked the sky to deepen the color.


To create a magical starry night, I used the Hocus Pocus stencil with Gold Lunar Paste—the perfect way to add shimmer and dimension. I also stamped the spider web images from the Unraveled stamp set in the upper corners with embossing ink, then heat embossed them with white embossing powder for an extra spooky touch.

The Trick or Treaters and bats were die cut from black cardstock and adhered with black foam adhesive to give them a bit of dimension. For the sentiment, I layered two die cuts—one in white cardstock and the other in black textured cardstock, which I spritzed with Fossilized Amber Distress Spritz to give it a subtle shimmer. I offset the two slightly and popped them up with foam adhesive for extra impact


This card was an absolute joy to create. There’s something so satisfying about bringing a scene to life with simple dies and layered textures. I hope it inspires you to play with this wickedly wonderful release!

Let me know in the comments—will you be snagging any of these re-released sets? And what’s your go-to Halloween crafting vibe: spooky, sweet, or somewhere in between?

Happy haunting and happy creating!