Make a Halloween card with Playful Ghosts stamps that’s just a tiny bit different! Not ‘frighteningly’ different, just a switch from our regular card shape!
Boo! 🎃 As Hallowe’en creeps closer, it’s time to dust off those crafting supplies and conjure up some adorable cards to send to your favourite goblins and ghouls.
Today, we’re once again diving into the delightful world of the Playful Ghosts stamp set by Stampin’ Up!, and we’re doing something a little different: we’re making a charming square card that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone who opens it!
If you’d rather see a video with this stamp set also made into super simple and suhweet treats for October 31st, be sure to click this Halloween treat idea to make.
Why Go Square?
First off, let’s talk shapes!
While traditional rectangular cards are fabulous, switching it up to a square card can add an element of surprise. Imagine the delight on your friend’s face when they pull a perfectly square card out of the envelope standing right at their mailbox!
It’s like a mini Halloween treat, and who doesn’t love a bit of unexpected fun? Plus, don’t worry, the square shape is versatile and can easily fit into a standard-sized envelope—so no extra postage required!
Take a peek at all the stamps in the set!
I do love the fun of Hallowe’en. Not so much the ghoulish, scary side but the sweet and adorable scenes. Take a peek at this other cute Halloween wreath card.
Make a Halloween Card with Playful Ghosts
Let’s Talk About the Elements of This Card
- a layer of shiny Oxidized Copper 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper just peeking from behind our main square panel
- cute Vanilla and Basic Black gingham ribbon adds a touch of whimsy
- 3 layered labels from the Unbounded Love dies in bright colours tie the card together (Pumpkin Pie for the scalloped oval, Lemon Lime Twist for the larger stitched circle and then Basic White to stamp the greeting on)
- our sweet jack-o-lantern ghost popper is coloured with Stampin’ Blends then cut out with Paper Snips
- and finally, three Basic Grey pearls finish off your design
Cuttin’ It Up!
- Basic Black cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, scored at 4 1/4″, 2nd piece 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
- Oxidized Copper 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper – 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
- Basic White, Lemon Lime Twist and Pumpkin Pie – scraps
- Black & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon – about 4 1/2″
The Final Haunt
That’s a wrap! Your charming square Halloween card is as delightful to make as it is to receive!
Not only does the square shape add intrigue, but the Playful Ghosts and jack-o’-lantern combo brings a cute, not ghoulish, spirit to your crafting.
Now that you know how to make a Halloween card with Playful Ghosts stamps, why not give a “fright” to your friends when they open up the envelope to a square card? 👻✨
