Boo-tiful Halloween Card with Inky Magic {Video}
Get ready to fall in love with this not-so-spooky card! Today, we’re diving into the magic of spray inks, distress inks, and die cuts to create a unique and whimsical Halloween card. The best part? It’s not your typical “Happy Halloween” greeting—this one has a delightful twist! If you want to see the entire process, check out the full video tutorial and craft along with me!
Quick Note!
I need to get going on my calendar gifts soon! Everyone loved theirs last year, so I’m making them again! 2025 printable calendars are now available in 2 sizes if you would like to make some too. You can grab them HERE along with a variety of printable sayings.
You can check out my calendar series from last year HERE and I plan to get this year’s going soon! Hope you’ll join me in having fun making your own 2025 calendars.
Assemble This! Videos are more detailed as we create this card together step-by-step. You’ll get all my tips and tricks to inspire your next card. Watch here or on YouTube. I’d love it if you’d subscribe to my channel! You’ll be the first to know when a new tutorial goes up too.
Featured Unity Supplies
Ghostly Meadows USC | CLR |
Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC |
Scallops & Circles Dies USC |
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Boo-tiful things are coming your way!
This card features the Ghostly Meadows stamp from Unity Stamp Company with this adorable ghost floating among delicate wildflowers. What I love about this card is how the blending of ink colors brings the ghost to life against that dreamy, mystical background. The circular die-cut design frames it perfectly, making the ghost appear to be glowing from the inside out.
What Makes This Card Special:
- Whimsical Sentiment: The clever “BOO-tiful things are coming your way!” sentiment adds a playful, uplifting note to the card, steering away from the usual Halloween spooks.
- Circle Die-Cuts: The layered circle design frames the ghost in a simple, clean way, giving the card a polished and dimensional look.
- Spray Ink Background Magic: The rich, moody background was created using spray inks, blending those deep purples and reds for a mystical, foggy effect. It creates a perfect night sky that draws you in.
- Distress Ink Glow: I used distress inks to softly blend around the ghost, adding that ethereal glow, as if it’s lighting up the dark night. This subtle halo effect really makes the ghost stand out.
Colors
- Dylusions Ink Spray Colors: Cherry Pie, Crushed Grape
- Distress Ink Colors: Lost Shadow, Picked Raspberry, Villainous Potion
- Copic marker: C2
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Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it! Plus, join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.
Supplies
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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.
Ghostly Meadows USC | CLR |
Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC |
Scallops & Circles Dies USC |
Hammermill Cardstock AMZ |
Bristol AMZ |
Nocturne ink SB | AMZ | JO |
Picked Raspberry SB |
Villainous Potion SB |
Lost Shadow SB |
Cherry Pie SB |
Crushed Grape SB |
Golden Sequins SB |
Most Used Tools
MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
MISTI – Original – Black SB |
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
Stamping Tool SB |
Grip Mat 6×6 SB |
Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
Mini Stencil Mat** SB |
Multi-Use Mat SB |
Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
Reverse Tweezers SB |
Glossy Accents SB |
Glue Bottle SB |
Connect Glue SB |
Blending Brushes AMZ |
Mini Blending Brushes AMZ |
Finger Blending Brushes AMZ |
Jewel Picker AMZ |
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ |
Post It Note Tape AMZ |
ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ |
Big Shot SB |
Mini Trimmer SB |
White Pen AMZ |
White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH |
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ |
T rulers AMZ |
Glass Mat SB |
1.5″ block SB | OTH |
Fiskars Trimmer AMZ | JO |
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Such ‘Boo-tiful’ rich colours!