Featuring the Spooky Sweet 12″x12″ DSP and playful Halloween details!
Why You’ll Love This Project
Halloween cards are always fun—but add a shaker element and you’ve got instant wow! This project uses the Spooky Sweet Suite of products, plus a few extra goodies and even some retired favorites you may already have in your stash (hello, Scary Cute!). With bold DSP layers, witchy boots, and twinkling shaker pieces, this card is all treat and no trick. Plus, see added card designs using the DSP included.
Supplies
- Spooky Sweet 12″x12″ DSP – choose several coordinating patterns
- Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic White
- Stamps: Spooky Halloween, Fright Night & RETIRED Scary Cute
- Dies: Sizzix Thinlits #664209 (Witches Boots), Fright Night
- Ink: Memento Black, VersaMark + Black Embossing Powder
- Stampin’ Blends: Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Fresh Freesia (for witch’s stockings)
- Shaker Fill: Loose Shaker Elements (sequins, glitter, confetti mix)
- Adhesives: Foam Adhesive Strips, Liquid Glue, Dimensions, Adhesive Tear Tape
- Embellishments: Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, RETIRED Pearlized & Metallic Enamel Effects (Gold, Real Red, Copper)
- Tools: Paper trimmer, bone folder, die-cut machine
- Finishing Touch: Wink of Stella (for fairy wings sparkle!)
Cut List (A2 card, finished size 4.25″ x 5.5″)
- Base Card: Basic Black -11″ x 4.25″, score at 5.5″
- Layer 1: Basic White – 5.25″ x 4″
- Layer 2: Spooky Sweet DSP Pattern – 5″ x 3.75″
- Window Sheet – 3″ x 4″ (adhere with Tear Tape)
- Frame for shaker: Cut from DSP with an Craft knife
5. Sentiment & Details
- Stamp or heat emboss your sentiment using Memento Black Ink or Black Embossing Powder.
- If you have the retired Scary Cute set, add a few spooky accents (spooky treat or treaters or tiny phrases).
- Embellish with Shimmer Star Foam Stickers and dots of Pearlized & Metallic Enamel Effects (Gold, Real Red, Copper).
Pro Tips
- Mix sequins, microbeads, and glitter for a fun “candy jar” effect inside your shaker.
Alternate Ideas
- Flat Layered Card: Use the same cut sizes but skip the acetate for a flat design with layered DSP and boots.
Make your Halloween greetings shake, sparkle, and spook! With the Sweet Spooky Halloween suite and a few playful accents, you can create cards that are equal parts fright and delight. Whether you stick with the shaker version or use your leftover boots and embellishments for flat cards and tags, this project is sure to bring smiles (and maybe a few squeals).
👉 Shop the Sweet Spooky Halloween Suite in my online store. The LAST items include PHOTOS of the RETIRED items for reference — even though they are NOT available to purchase.
👉 Pin this project for later & share your spooky creations with me!
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