Halloween Teepee card by Dori Mendiola

 Happy Wednesday AI Friends!

Today I have a fun three sided Teepee card that spews Halloween all over it and works perfectly for the current Blog challenge "Bats in the Belfry".  This challenge is a fun one for me because I love creating Halloween projects with all of the cute stamp sets from Art Impressions.  I much prefer the cute Halloween images vs the scary ones.  I'm not a fan of scary!

                

            

             

         Top View

To create the base of this style of card, you need to cut two panels of black cardstock - one at 8 x 4" and one 4 x 4".  Score the larger one in the center at 4".  Then score diagonally from the top of the center line down to the bottom right corner.  Do the same on the left side.  Burnish each score line.  Score the 4" panel diagonally and burnish.  Take this smaller panel and place into the inside center fold of the larger piece matching up the smaller panel diagonal score line with the center score line of the larger panel.  Adhere one side down and then the other.   You should have the large panel with a small triangle jetting out at the bottom.  See picture below.

Cut a white cardstock panel at 3 3/4" square for the inside sentiment.  Cut in half diagonally and adhere to the inside as shown below.    

For the front of the card, cut pattern paper panels in the same way.  The smaller striped triangles are 

1 1/2" square and cut on the diagonal.  

         When opened:

Open the card up as shown above and fold in half to fit into an A2 size envelope.  However, make sure to keep any overhang of decorations close to the sides of each triangular panel so it doesn't extend past the width of 4 1/4".  I used a black velcro dot to keep the card together when opened.  

Decorate each panel with various images.  I used several from #5778 - FB Frog Costume, #5816 - Mini Halloween Twister, #6111 - Spooktacular set, #5506 - Peek-a-Boo set and various dies from the #5462 Web dies set and #5604 - Halloween Journal die set.

I hope my card inspires you to create some Halloween fun for the Blog challenge.  Please join us as we love to see all of your creations and you could win a free stamp set.  Yay!

Have a great day crafting!

Copics used:  E00, E01, E11, E21, E23, E25

R20, R22          T0, T2, T4

Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

YR12, YR14, YR16, YR18

V12, V15          G20, G21, G24

Bats in the Belfry: Haunted Mansion by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a spooky little haunted house that I created for the

Bats in the Belfry

challenge.

I adapted the 6114 – Box Village Template Dies by taking the little roof line piece

and moving it up further on the box. This created a taller house. I then used one of

the shingle pieces to create an awning. The front door is from Halloween FB Fence Set
and I used a piece of screen to create a screen door that you can see through to the 

designer paper.

The stamps and dies used to embellish the box all around are from several different sets.

All sets are linked below. I think my favorite is the little skull tucked into the window box.

You My Boo by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!

Our current challenge right now is "Bats in the Belfry" and we are looking for anything related to Halloween! This is such a great time of year...the weather is usually cooling down and the kids are all so excited about picking out their costumes and going house to house for candy! I LOVE when the kids come all dressed up. And this may be controversial but I don't care how old you are. If you dressed up and walk up to my door, you're going to get candy for it! I believe we should let them be kids for as long as they want, and if they're just a kid at heart - well that's good enough for me. That's just the way I feel about it. No judgement from me if you feel differently. You do you, BOO. LOL! I snuck that one in there! HAHA So my card today is to celebrate Halloween. I started by taking little Frankenstein from 5506 Peek a Boo set and coloring him with Copic markers which are listed below. That fun sentiment came from #5352 Halloween Critters Set. I created a background for him and then die cut it using #5727 Nested Oval Dies and then matted that with some cardstock die cut using #6046 Scalloped Oval Dies. That fun little spider and the web are from #5462 Web Dies Set and I just added a couple tiny googly eyes to him. 

So that's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and until next time - stay crafty! Hope to see your entry in the challenge! 

Copics used:

BV00, 02, and 04

YR02, 04, 07, 12, 14, and 18

YG03, 05, and 07

R20

C3, 5, and 7

Y13 and 15

E33 and 35

 

Midnight Magic with Pumpkin Kisses and Halloween wishes

 

Hello, my Art Impressions friends!

         

Halloween is the perfect time to let our imagination fly, and today I’m excited to share a fun, interactive Halloween card featuring the **Art Impressions stamp set 5190**. This card is full of Halloween mischief, with a broom flying toward the moon, carrying some unexpected passengers!

 The dog and mouse enjoy their magical ride, while the scary cat hangs from the broom, making this spooky scene even more fun. Add a few ghosts and pumpkins, and we have a Halloween card full of personality!

## Step 1: Create the Watercolor Background

I started by creating a paper mask for the moon and adding masking fluid for the stars. Then, I painted the background using watercolor paint. I wanted to give the card a spooky Halloween atmosphere, with a colorful night sky that would complement the moon and the flying broom, so I added black and purple clouds using a wet-on-wet technique. Finally, I painted a bright yellow moon with orange and gray shadows. 

Once the watercolor background was completely dry, I removed the masking fluid and painted the stars with shimmer. I stamped pine trees on the background and dormant trees over the moon for extra spookiness. I printed a copy of the finished background to use behind the original panel. This little trick is important for an interactive card because I needed to cut a slit in the background for the slider mechanism. By placing the printed copy underneath, the design continues seamlessly behind the opening, keeping the background looking neat and continuous as the broom moves.

 

 ## Step 2: Stamp, Color, and Die Cut the Images

 Next, I stamped the Halloween images and colored them using Tombow markers. I used stamp set 5190 for the broom and its funny Halloween passengers, and stamp set 4927 for the ghosts. I also added pumpkins from sets 5456 and 5190 to complete the spooky scene.

 After coloring all the images, I die-cut them so they were ready to be arranged on the card.

## Step 3: Make the Broom Fly!

 Now for the most exciting part: making the broom actually fly!

 To create the interactive movement, I used the **Snap 'N Slide Slider from Pear Blossom Press**. This mechanism allows the broom to move across the card, creating the illusion that the dog and mouse are flying toward the moon while the scared cat hangs on for dear life.

                         

I carefully created the slit in the watercolor background (the original) for the slider to move through. Then, I inserted the back of the slider mechanism on the slide from the back of the front panel; the other piece snaps on top. I added foam tape around the back of the card to allow the piece to slide freely.  The extra printed background underneath helps conceal the opening and maintain the look of the watercolor scene. 

 

Finally, I mounted the card on an A2 (5.5 x 4.25 in) black mat, and I snapped the broom to the front piece of the slider so it could travel along its path. 

 Watching the broom move makes this card extra special! Here is a short video or find it on my YouTube channel "Crafts and Designs by Neema".

My second card: The Haunted Mansion

My second card is a spooky yet whimsical 5 x 7 card featuring the newly released stamp set 6259. For this card, I created a spooky night sky using Tombow markers in shades of deep blue and purple, gray clouds, and a big glowing full moon illuminating the scene. In front of the moon sits a haunted mansion guarded by four laughing pumpkins at the bottom of the hill. In the foreground, a cute little owl perches on a wonky tree, keeping an eye on everything happening around. The glittery border adds up to the fun!

 

I really enjoyed making these cards; they're very fun and perfect for sending pumpkin kisses and Halloween wishes to friends and family.

What do you think? Would you dare to take a ride on the magic broom or visit the haunted mansion? Let me know in the comments.

Wishing you a Watercolor Sunday filled with spooky fun and a lot of crafting.

Neema

 

Happy Fall Story Tiles Card and Farm Fresh Card by Diane Mason

 Hello, and welcome back for Watercolor Weekend!

Hello, my Ai Watercolor friends and fans! I have two fall projects to share with you today featuring some awesome newly released sets. The first card showcases the new Story Tiles 2 set 6257 – ST Happy Fall, and the second highlights the adorable 6263 – Farm Fresh set from the Country Holiday Lane release.

It has been unusually hot for this time of year where I live, but I’m still very excited for Fall. And luckily, the newest releases are celebrating the season right along with us!

Happy Fall Story Tiles Card:

The new Story Tiles 2 set (6257 – ST Happy Fall) is just so adorable. In real life, I find squirrels to be a bit of a nuisance—but the little squirrels in this set have completely stolen my heart. You might also notice the super‑cute barn in the photo above. That’s the newly released 6244 – Country Barn Die Set, an add‑on for the original 6114 – Box Village Template Dies. I love how Bonnie keeps growing the village with new themes and clever add‑ons. It makes creating seasonal scenes even more fun. 

Colors and Supplies Used:

Paper: Canson XL Watercolor Paper

White A2 Cardbase

Patterned Paper: 5973 – Fall Series 2 Paper Pack

Brushes: No. 4 round brush, No. 0 round brush

Stamps & Dies:

• 6257 – ST Happy Fall
• 6271 – Flower Set 7
• 4051 – WC Foliage Set 1
• 5126 – WC Foliage Set 4
• 6270 – WC Foliage Set 6
• 4964 – WC Branches Set
• 6158 – Story Tile Template Die
• 6274 – Country Barn Accessory Set

Ink for stamped images: Versafine Vintage Sepia

Tombow Dual Brush Pens: 177, 228, 555, 565, 772, 856, 925, 933, 946, 947, 969, 977, 992, 993, N57, N79

 

Other:  Brown TwinTone marker, thin foam tape strips, and Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White

Stamping:

To begin, I traced the interior sections of the 6158 – Story Tile Template Die with a pencil onto a piece of Canson XL watercolor paper. Using this as a guide, I stamped each of the images from (6257) in Versafine Vintage Sepia using a stamp platform.

I used a branch from (4964) to stamp in a few extra branches inked in 969. The top part of the small vine from (5126) was used for stamping in leaves (856, 177). The grass is from (4051) and inked with 177. For the flowers in the basket, I used a floral stamp from (6271 – Flower Set 7) inked in 856 and 177. For the white flowers in the pot next to the basket, I stamped the greenery with a foliage stamp from 6270 – Foliage Set 6 inked in 228 and added white flowers with Dr. Ph. Martin’s.

 

Painting:

I brushed in the sky with a watery mix of 555. For the squirrels’ bodies, I used a combination of N57, N79, 992, and 977, with 772 added to their cheeks. The fall leaves were painted with 993, 933, 925, and 836. For the roof of the feeder, the flower pot, and the acorns, I used 947 and added stripes to the pot with 856. The pumpkin stems, tree branches, and tree stump were painted with 977, while the pumpkins themselves were painted in 933, 993, 925, 946, and 228. The baskets were painted in 992 with bands of 933 and 925 or 228, and the base of the feeder was painted in 228.

White details were added with Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White, and 565 was used to add shadows throughout the painting. I finished by adding small details where needed with a brown TwinTone marker.

Card Assembly:

I die-cut a piece of patterned paper from (5973) using the 6158 – Story Tile Template Die. I adhered the die-cut frame to the painting with thin strips of foam tape and then adhered to the front of a white A2 card base.

Interior:

I die‑cut a 3.75" x 5" stitched rectangle from white cardstock and added a ¼" strip of dotted patterned paper along the bottom edge. Next, I die‑cut the sunflowers, basket, and pumpkin from the newly released 6274 – Country Barn Accessory Set and adhered the grouping to the bottom right corner. 

Don’t you just love this new Story Tiles set? My favorite image is the one above with the sneaky little squirrel scampering off with his acorn treasure. He’s just too cute—and so full of personality. 

Farm Fresh Card:

My bonus project uses the farm truck image from 6263 – Farm Fresh. I absolutely love the cute pup riding in the back of the pickup truck—he looks like he’s living his best life! It adds such a sweet, carefree touch to the whole scene. 

I die-cut a piece of Canson XL watercolor paper using an oval die from 5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies. I inked the image with Versafine Vintage Smokey Gray. I used floral and foliage stamps from 4868 - WC Flower Set 2, 6271 – Flower Set 7, and 6270 – Foliage Set 6 for the baskets of flowers.

Colors used: 177, 526, 555, 565, 837, 856, 933, 925, 993, 946, 947, 969, 977, N25, N75, Silver Winsor Newton Paint, Dr. Ph. Martin’s, and a black Micron pen.

The decorative papers used on the card front are from 6273 – Country Barn Paper Pack.

For the interior of the card, I die‑cut a 3.75" x 5" stitched rectangle from white cardstock and added a decorative ½” strip of patterned paper to the right edge.

Thank you so much for joining me for Watercolor Weekend! I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s projects featuring some of the newly released products. Here’s to cooler temperatures ahead and all the fun things the Fall season brings. Until next time, Happy Painting!