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Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids: A Spooktacular Card to Kick Off Halloween Week

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Did you enjoy revisiting the cute Halloween projects I shared yesterday? I hope so, because today we’re kicking off Halloween Week with something a little more hauntingly beautiful! 🎃✨ Halloween isn’t just for kids—it’s the perfect excuse for us grown-ups to get a little spooky and a whole lot creative. Today’s card combines the Lights of Aurora Designer Paper, the Words of the Season Dies, and the Spooky Halloween Bundle, and the results are absolutely magical.

Let’s start with the background—those dreamy light streaks from the Lights of Aurora Designer Paper set the stage perfectly for a mysterious night sky. To make it shimmer with otherworldly magic, I brushed my Wink of Stella with the flow of the lights. The sparkle brings this scene to life and makes the paper glow. From there, I added the trees, cut from the Light & Wonder Dies, and attached them to the bottom edge of the card. A quick trim to fit, and the spooky forest was ready to frame our haunted scene.

Of course, no Halloween card is complete without a haunted house! Using the Spooky Halloween Dies, I cut out the house, then matted it with Crushed Curry cardstock. By trimming off the excess, the yellow glow shines through only the windows and doors, making it look as if someone—or something—might be inside. I popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals, giving it just the right amount of depth and drama.

Next came the moon—because what’s Halloween without a glowing full moon in the sky? I punched a circle from Crushed Curry cardstock with my 2″ circle punch, then blended a little extra Crushed Curry ink to give it a two-tone look. Before attaching it, I die-cut the “Happy Halloween” sentiment from the Words of the Season Bundle and glued the letters right onto the moon (I overlapped the “H” and “a” to connect before assembly). The moon is popped up as well, so it really shines against the background. To finish the front of my card, I added a bat, also die-cut from the Spooky Halloween Bundle—because you can never have too many bats on a Halloween night!

For the inside, I didn’t stop at plain and boring …. I carried over a strip of leftover Lights of Aurora Designer Paper, added another Crushed Curry moon, and stamped it with a sentiment from the Words of the Season Bundle. A few more bats ties everything together so the inside feels just as polished (or spooky) as the outside.

Halloween might make you think of costumes and candy, but this project proves it’s also a time for grown-up elegance and creativity. There’s still time to create your own hauntingly beautiful cards—and with these products, you’ll be amazed at how magical your projects turn out. After all, Halloween isn’t just for kids!

Thanks for joining me for my kick off …. I can’t wait to share Day 2 of Halloween Week with you tomorrow … stay tuned for more spooky inspiration! 👻🖤

Cosmic Colors & Creative Magic: Lights of Aurora Inspiration Inside

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Have you ever sat beneath a starry sky, watching the Northern Lights dance across the horizon? That same sense of wonder comes alive with the Lights of Aurora Suite. This stunning collection was designed to capture the magic of the aurora borealis and bring it right to your craft table. Today, I want to share not only the beauty of this suite, but also a few different ways you can create with it, so you can see just how versatile and inspiring it can be.

Inside this suite, you’ll find designer paper that swirls with cosmic color, dies that create breathtaking natural landscapes, and all-occasion sentiment stamps that make your handmade cards shine for any moment worth celebrating. Add in the frosted iridescent gems and a touch of sheer blue ribbon, and suddenly your creations feel as if they’re glowing beneath a winter sky.

The first of my cards is a simple combination of the stunning paper, a die and a hand stamped greeting in Berry Burst …. Don’t you love the look of stamping your greeting sideways? Different & fun!!

The palette is rich and dreamy—Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Lost Lagoon, Petunia Pop, Pool Party, and Very Vanilla—perfect for creating depth, drama, and soft blends that mirror the night sky. With just a little ink, some cardstock, and your favorite adhesive, you can make truly magical projects.

The second card again used the pretty patterned paper and a unique die (I can’t wait to play with this more) and a combination of stamps to create our greeting.

Join me in today’s video, where I’ll share how I used this suite to craft cards that feel like they’re kissed by the lights themselves. Let’s explore the possibilities together and bring that celestial beauty into your hands and onto your paper!

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The Lights of Aurora Suite isn’t just about making cards—it’s about capturing a moment of wonder and sharing it with someone else. Each swirl of color, each delicate gem, and every shimmering ribbon can turn an ordinary card into a keepsake that feels like a little piece of the night sky.

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating something truly magical, this is your invitation to start. With its rich palette and versatile designs, this suite will take your crafting to new heights—whether you’re making a card for a special occasion or simply letting your creativity dance across the paper like the aurora itself.

The last card I’m sharing is a twist to the usual “black” die cut that represents a silhouette, I chose “white” to give you another option … to me it’s like a snowy scene. So fresh and pretty!

I hope this inspired you to see all the different ways you can bring that magical glow into your own crafting. Whether you create a simple card or a stunning layered masterpiece, this suite is ready to help your projects shine.

If it’s calling your name, now is the perfect time to add it to your collection—because every card you make with it will feel like a little piece of the night sky, ready to share.

Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing a moment under the “northern lights” with me today.