Sunday, September 27, 2026

Dino Twist Halloween Card | Eek! Spooky Countdown

Halloween crafting is always more fun when you can mix a little spooky with a whole lot of cute! And, since the Pajama Crafter Stamps design team is creating inspiring projects for Eek! Spooky Countdown, you'll be seeing a lot of Halloween themed projects here, on YouTube and social media.

Today I get to share a fun Halloween card featuring a prehistoric character who is ready to join trick-or-treating festivities. By combining images and sentiments from several Pajama Crafter Stamps sets, this card proves that you don’t have to stick to a single stamp set to create a fun and cohesive Halloween scene.

Start with a Card Base

This card measures 5 1/2 inches square. Create the base by scoring, folding and burnishing an 11 x 5 1/2 inch piece of card stock at 5 1/2 inches along the 11 inch side.

Cut a mat 5 1/4 inches square.

A piece of pattern paper from Celestial Dreams Paper Pad is cut to 5 1/8 inches square for the background.

Creating Components

The focal point of this Halloween card is the adorable dinosaur from the Closer to Extinction Stamps. To give this prehistoric character a Halloween makeover, add a witch hat pieced from one of the characters from the Where My Ghouls At? Stamps.

Create a moon by die cutting a large circle from vellum. Add some inking.

For sentiments, die cut “WHOA” and shadow from Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word and Shadow Dies. Stamp the background stamp, Creepin it Real Stamps with Versamark and heat emboss with embossing powder. Trim down the Trick or Treat line.

Building the Design

Add the matting layer to the card base. Adhere the pattern paper.

The moon goes on next.

Place the “Trick or Treat” sentiment strip.

Add the witch hat to the dino and adhering with foam tape.

Finish by adding the “WHOA” sentiment and some bat stickers.

Mix, Match & Create!

One of my favorite things about creating Halloween cards is finding unexpected ways to combine products. Mixing the dinosaur from Closer to Extinction, the witch hat from Where My Ghouls At? and sentiments from Dang, Whoa Yikes and Shadow Die and Creepin It Real all set against a paper from Celestial Dreams Paper Pad created a completely new Halloween character and scene.

This is also a great reminder to look through your stamp and die collection with fresh eyes. A small accessory, like a witch hat, can turn an everyday stamped image into the perfect Halloween character!

Whether you’re creating Halloween cards for friends and family, building your handmade card stash, or simply looking for fun Halloween cardmaking ideas, the Pajama Crafter Stamps Eek! Spooky Countdown is the perfect inspiration to get creative.

So grab your favorite Halloween stamps, mix up some unexpected combinations, and get ready to create something a little spooky, a little silly, and a whole lot of fun!

Until next time –

Friday, September 25, 2026

Goth Fairy Halloween Album

Halloween is the perfect time to embrace a little bit of the dark and whimsical! For this Clear Scraps project, I transformed a Chipboard 6 x 6 Regular Album into a feminine Halloween keepsake featuring enchanting Goth Fairy clip art and a classic orange-and-black color palette.

I wanted this album to have a mysterious, slightly gothic feel while still being fun and whimsical. The Goth Fairy images were the perfect focal point, adding plenty of personality to each page.

Creating the Album

I began with the Chipboard 6 x 6 Regular Album from Clear Scraps. The chipboard pages provide a sturdy foundation and are perfect for creating a customized mini album for photos, journaling, or simply showcasing Halloween-themed artwork.

I also use the Imagine Chipboard Word Title as the album title. It is colored with a black Sparkle Pen.

I covered the album pages with coordinating Halloween papers, using shades of orange, black, and complementary patterns to create a cohesive look throughout the album. Layering different patterns helped add visual interest while keeping the traditional Halloween color scheme consistent.

For the focal points, I used Goth Fairy clip art, choosing images that complemented the Halloween theme. The fairies add a fun contrast to the darker colors and give the album a magical, slightly mischievous personality.

Adding the Details

Once the basic pages were covered, I added layers of Halloween-themed embellishments and decorative elements. Black accents help make the bright orange elements really stand out, while additional layers give the pages dimension.

I also carried the Goth Fairy theme throughout the album so that each page feels like part of the same story. Repeating the orange-and-black color combination and decorative elements helps tie all of the pages together.

The chipboard album is also a great size for adding favorite Halloween photographs, journaling, or even creating a themed keepsake album year after year.

A Spooky Keepsake

I love how this album combines the sturdiness of Clear Scraps chipboard with the whimsical, slightly spooky personality of the Goth Fairy artwork. The traditional Halloween colors of orange and black give it a classic seasonal feel, while the fairies add something unexpected and magical.

Whether you fill it with Halloween memories, photographs, or simply use it as a decorative mini album, this project is a fun way to celebrate the spooky season with a little Goth Fairy magic!

Be sure to check out the Clear Scraps website for more chipboard albums, embellishments, and creative products to inspire your next project.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Let's Create a Halloween Folio

Looking for a way to preserve some fun Halloween memories? A compact Halloween Folio is the perfect way to do so! Judy here. Follow along with me and I’ll show you how to create one with products from CutCardStock.

The finished folio measures 4¼ x 6¼ x ½ inches, making it easy to tuck onto a bookshelf or display on a desk while still offering plenty of room inside for memories.

Cutting the Cover Piece

Start the project by cutting a piece of Kraft Chipboard .022 to 11 x 7 1/4 inches for the folio cover. Score at 4 1/4, 4 3/4 and 9 inches along the 11 inch side. Score at 1/2 and 6 3/4 inches on the shorter side. Cut away the 1/2 inch score lines down to the 9 inch score line to form tabs for a pocket. Notch the tab portions by cutting from the edge to the score line diagonally.

This piece will form the cover of the folio.

Creating Interactive Pieces

The next pieces will form the interactive parts of the folio.

Cut 2 pieces of Kraft Chipboard measuring 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches. Score these at 1/2 and 3 5/8 on the long side. Notch the 1/2 inch ends as above forming tabs.

Cut 1 piece to 3 7/8 x 4 1/4 inches, Score at 1/2 inch on the 3 7/8 inch side.

Cut 1 piece to 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches. Score at 3 1/4 inches on the longer side.

Decorating the Panels

Next step is to cover each of the Kraft Chipboard panels with Lessebo Brick Orange cardstock and pattern papers from Halloween 6×6 Cardstock Pad.

The solid cardstock panels are cut to 1/4 smaller than each of the chipboard sections. Cut the pattern papers 1/8 smaller than the solid. Adhere the pattern paper pieces to the solid card stock before applying to the folio pieces.

Start with the front and back cover of the folio as seen below.

Cover both sides of each interactive panel.

Putting the Folio Together

Add the interactive panels to the inside front cover by adhering the tabs as seen below.

Adhere decorative pieces to the inside folio cover. These pieces are cut the same way as all the others.

The far right panel with notches will form a pocket by folding to the left. Fold the notches in and adhere.

Finishing the Front

Fold the interactive elements in and you’re ready to decorate the front cover.

First, attach a ribbon on the front, around to the back to hold the folio closed. A strong double sided tape works well for adhering.

Stamp, color and/or die cut elements for decoration.

Adhere and you’re done!

Folios are a wonderful way to showcase photos, tuck away notes, or create a unique seasonal gift. The smooth, high-quality cardstock from CutCardStock provides the perfect foundation for interactive pages, pockets, and layered decorations, making every detail stand out.

Whether you’re documenting Halloween memories, creating a gift for a friend, or simply enjoying some seasonal crafting, a handmade folio is a fun way to celebrate the season. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite CutCardStock colors and create something delightfully spooky!

For more inspiration join us over on the CutCardStock Blog, CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with CutCardStock.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

An A2 Card with Pool Party Colors, Cold Element & Checks

Hey there!

Once again I am sharing a card created with products from

Pajama Crafter Stamps and inspired by Craft Roulette!

Of course, the starting point was the parameters from Episode #37.

Creating an A2 project is easy to do. No problem there.

Combining Pool Party Colors with a Cold or Chilly Element & Checks

took a little more thought.

I knew I had a set of Christmas Wishes Flashcards with snowflakes that

would cover the Cold or Chilly parameter along with a cute image with some snow

which is part of the Christmas Peeks Stamps that would be a great focal.

I think of aqua colors when I think of pools and I needed something to cover Checks.

So, I pulled out a patterned paper from the Spring Plaids Paper Pad in aqua shades, and,

well it's a plaid, so my colors & checks are covered.

To put it all togerether, I stamped and colored the focal with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

I chose a flashcard with a diagonal snowflake design and chose to foil with silver foil.

I love that the flashcards from Pajama Crafter Stamps are foilable!

To add the pool party colors, I went with an aqua card base.

Cut a piece of the plaid paper with a diagonal edge for top left corner.

A narrow strip is placed along the bottom.

I popped my cute focal with foam tape in the lower right corner.

The sentiment "Peace" is die cut with

Christmas Words with Shadow Die.

To finish I added a few Girl's Best Friend Rhinestone Mix Embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

Eek! Spooky Countdown With Spooky Creativity!

Get ready for an early dose of spooky season! From September 20–30, Pajama Crafter Stamps is kicking off the Eek! Spooky Countdown, and we’re filling the days with Halloween-inspired creativity, creepy-cute characters, and plenty of crafty fun!

Halloween is one of those seasons that makes it easy to get creative, and Pajama Crafter Stamps has everything you need to bring those spooky ideas to life. From playful pumpkins and adorable ghosts to creepy critters and fun Halloween sentiments, there are so many ways to create cards and projects that are frightfully fun.

My project for today uses quite a few products that come together perfectly for a cute and fun spooky card!

Creating the Background

Start by ink blending with orange and pink onto a spider web card from Spooky Season Flashcards. Adhere to a piece of orange cardstock.

Die cut a piece of pattern paper from the Spooky Sorbet Halloween Paper Pack with Stitched Scalloped Border Die. Adhere to top and bottom of the flashcard.

Cute Characters & Sentiment

Stamp one of the cute hippo images from Hippo Hooray Stamps. Color and fussy cut.

Stamp the ghost image from Where My Ghouls At? Stamps onto vellum. Add color to the backside with an alcohol marker. Fussy cut.

Die cut the shadow and word YIKES! with the Dang, Whoa Yikes! Word and Shadow Dies. The shadow is cut with black cardstock. Cut YIKES! twice, pink and orange. Add a black outline on the orange die cut.