Today I’m sharing a card that showcases the sweet side of Halloween – nothing spooky and nothing scary. This sweet, square pumpkin shares a fun background I created with the Pattern Play stamp set. Overall, it’s a fun card that is certain to make the recipient smile. Here’s my card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Three Stamp Sets from Three Bundles. My card features three stamp sets that couldn’t be more different from one another – and each stamp set is part of a bundle (thought I didn’t use the associated punch or dies on this project). All three stamp sets come together on a single, fun card. Here’s a look at the Everything Essential Bundle:
I stamped the pumpkin on Thick Whisper White cardstock and cropped it with a Stitched Shapes Circle. I stamped the pumpkin again on Mango Melody cardstock, snipped him out and glued him to the circle base. Here’s a look at the Pattern Play Bundle (I’ve used these Playful Alphabet Dies A LOT, but this is the first time I’ve showcased the Pattern Play stamp set: 
The sentiment on this card is pulled from the Hallows Night Magic stamp set, a set that offers a sophisticated, elegant view of Halloween. Here’s a look at this incredible bundle: 
- My Bad. Mistakes in card making can always be covered up. π After I stamped my band down the middle and the dots below on this panel of Mango Melody, I stamped the “Trick-or-Treat sentiment” right on the card base. Argh! It was not as straight as I wanted it to be AND it was too far to the left. What to do? What to do? I added a thin strip of Whisper White to the card base – it was thick enough to cover my mistake and helped me to build an additional element on my card. Yay!
- Color Combination. Mango Melody isn’t a color I use a lot – and when I do, I tend to use it lightly. It’s just so bright! It was perfect, though, on this sweet Halloween card. If you like this mix of Mango Melody, Basic Gray and Basic Black as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Stamp Sets: Everything Essential, Pattern Play, Hallows Night MagicΒ Papers: Neutrals 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Basic Gray), Basic Gray, Mango Melody, Thick Whisper WhiteΒ Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mango MelodyΒ Accessories: Stitched Shapes Dies (Circle), Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Brian, such a clever Halloween ? card … very eye ? catching withe square pumpkin! Thank you! Have a great day ???
π Thanks, Suzie! There’s something fun about the square pumpkin, no? So glad you like it and hope your day is great! β₯
Your creativity always astounds me, Brian. Being able to pull items from three different stamp sets to make a fun Halloween card is wonderful. Great job of covering up your “oopsie”. Have a great day!
Thanks, Hilda! It’s always fun for me to combine sets. So glad you like the card. Thanks, my friend! β₯
Creative fun! Love the simplicity and, oh, that smile!
There’s something a little naughty in the smile, huh? π Glad you like it, Mary!
Well, l love it , itβs a fun and joyful smile on that pumpkin, just what we all need !! Lol,
Love it β₯οΈMy friend
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π I had no idea this card would create so many smiles – we all need that, right? Thanks so much for your comments, Frenchie! Hope you are well. β₯
I like how you used Mango Melody here. Such a happy card! The pumpkin makes me smile!
Thank you so much, Windy! I love that it made you smile. β₯
Yes indeed…..Super Sweet card.
π Thank you so much, Kadie! β₯
Really great card, Brian! Love the colors. Using Mango Melody with the Basic Gray is a perfect color combination for a fresh, trendy look for Halloween.
Thank you so much, Susan! I needed the gray to tone down the brightness a bit. It was fun to embrace Mango Melody on this card. Glad you like it!
Your card is a real TREAT! I love how you created the patterned paper and that pumpkin face, SO CUTE!
Thanks, Tonya! This card kind of built itself as I went along – nothing like what I planned, but that’s what made it so fun. Glad you like it!
You had me laughing this morning Brian. Some of my best cards are covering oopsies underneath. LOL That pumpkin is so telling. It’s naughty face indicates you may be in for a trick if you don’t have a treat to give. Love this one Brian.
Thanks, Grace! I, too, love the face on this pumpkin – he knows he’s done something naughty. So happy to make you smile. β₯
Using Mango Melody is a fresh approach and I like the switch from the traditional orange for something a little different ! I like this stamp set because it has so much personality and variety plus love that haunted house . I may end up adding it to my collection because the birds will be cute for Valentine`s Day !!
Cute card ! You did good covering your UH -OH !
This is adorable! I love that happy pumpkin!
Super cute card Brian. Your little pumpkin reminds me of Halloween yard decorations.
Very cute. I just happen to have that stamp. So you know what I’ll be doing with it.