Hello friends! I’m so excited to be participating in Whimsy Stamps Annual 31 Nights of Halloween Celebration. There are lots of fun prizes, projects and tons of inspiration, so be sure to check out Whimsy Stamps blog.
Now even though this is a Halloween event, I didn’t make a single Halloween card. Instead I focused on Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. I used Whimsy Stamps festive Sugar Skulls 6×6 paper pad and coordinating stamps for my cards. I even managed to make a few general and thank you cards with the floral papers from the collection.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 37 cards.
Because it takes many hours to turn a paper pad into cards, this video has been sped up 6 times. The real time recording was just over 5 1/2 hours, not including any of my planning, prep, or die cutting time. Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
Here is the cardstock I first pulled before starting on the cards. I always pull out way more cardstock than I ever use. I list the brands and colors if I have the information. Some of my cardstock has been in my craft room for many, many years.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 10 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Black – Recollections
Lava – Bazzill
Marine Blue – Coredinations
Flirty – Bazzill
Atlantis – Bazzill
Gold Coins – Bazzill
Easter Grass – Bazzill
Berry Sensation – Bazzill
Classic Purple – Bazzill
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. For sketches that don’t include measurements, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. Most of my cards are A2 size. I did make a couple slimline cards this time, just for fun. Go HERE to see my video explaining how I determine card sketch measurements. All cards are made using Whimsy Stamps Sugar Skulls 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – MFT #507
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Flower dies – Queen & Company
Oval die – MFT
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Pearls – Studio Katia
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – OWH #218
Sentiment dies and stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – from stash
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #539
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Stitched circle die – Queen & Company
Heart bling – Sparkletz
Ink – MFT
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #416
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Heart die – Lawn Fawn
Pearls – Studio Katia
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #311
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Oval dies – MFT
Pearls – Studio Katia
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – MFT #353
Image and sentiment stamps – Whimsy Stamps
Scallop border die – Queen & Company
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Embossing powder – Love From LIzi
Pearls – Studio Katia
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – MFT #174
Sentiment dies and stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Flower die – Queen & Company
Circle die – Waffle Flower
Nuvo Vintage drops
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Wavy edgers die – Whimsy Stamps
Flower dies – Queen & Company
Stitched background die – Lil Inker Designs (No longer open)
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Twine – The Twinery
Nuvo crystal drops
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – MFT #399
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Border die – Queen & Company
Embossing powder – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Nuvo crystal drops
Image and sentiment stamps – Whimsy Stamps
Stitched rectangle, banner, and flower dies – Queen & Company
Oval dies – MFT
Twine – Darice
Embossing powder – Love From Lizi
Ink – Catherine Pooler and Reverse Confetti
Bling – from stash
Wonky Window 1 die – Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment dies and stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Heart Bling – Sparkletz
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Slimline Wonky Window 1 die – Whimsy Stamps
Image and sentiment stamps – Whimsy Stamps
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Banner die – Queen & Company
Pearls – Studio Katia
Ink – Catherine Pooler and Reverse Confetti
Nuvo glitter drops
Slimline Five Frames die – Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment stamps – Whimsy Stamps
Circle and banner dies – Queen & Company
Oval dies – MFT
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – from stash
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Peekaboo Window 2 die – Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment stamp – Whimsy Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Heart die – Lawn Fawn
Ink – Reverse Confetti
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Whimsy Stamps – Sugar Skulls 6×6 paper pad – [whimsystamps]
STAMPS
Whimsy Stamps – Sugar Skulls Cuties – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Sugar Skulls – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – You’re Birthday – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Bold Statements stamp set – [whimsystamps]
DIES
Whimsy Stamps – Wavy Edgers – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Wonky Window 1 – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Slimline Wonky Window 1 – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Slimline Five Frames – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Peekaboo Window 2 – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Celebrate Word and Shadow die set – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Thanks Word with Shadow die set – [whimsystamps]
Queen & Company – Foundation/border dies – [queen&co]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Waffle Flower – Additional Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Lawn Fawn – Small Stitched Circle dies – [scrapbookpal.com] [amazon]
Lawn Fawn – Large Stitched Circle dies – [scrapbookpal.com] [amazon]
Lawn Fawn – Hearts die set – [amazon]
EMBELLISHMENTS
Crystal Hearts – [whimsystamps]
Studio Katia – Exotic Onyx Pearls – [studiokatia]
Studio Katia – Lemon Burst Pearls – [studiokatia]
Love From Lizi – Glossy Clear embossing powder – [lovefromlizi]
PAPER
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Magnificent Magenta- [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Purple Rain – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Turkish Turquoise – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Scarlet Organza – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Glossy Black – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
White Shimmer cardstock [amazon]
Accent Opaque Digital 120# cardstock [amazon]
INK
Catherine Pooler – [scrapbook.com]
ADHESIVES
Tape Jungle – ATG refills – Use the code MARCOTTE2021 to save 10% off your order.
Scotch Mounting Tape – 3/4″ x 38 yards – [amazon]
Thin Foam Squares by 3L Scrapbook Adhesives – [scrapbookpal.com] [amazon]
Scor-Tape – [scrapbook.com] [scrapbookpal]
Scor-Tape – One inch [amazon]
Scor-Tape – Half inch [amazon]
Art Glitter glue – [amazon] [scrapbookpal.com]
Ultrafine metal tip for Art Glitter glue – [scrapbookpal]
TOOLS
Tonic Studios – Guillotine paper trimmer [scrapbook.com] [tonicstudios] [amazon]
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider) [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Mini MISTI Stamp Tool – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
EK Success Tweezers – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Embellishment wand – [studiokatia] [amazon]
Fiskars Fingertip craft knife – [amazon]
DISCLAIMER: I did receive some physical product compensation for providing card samples. I am not an expert and all opinions are my own. I find joy creating cards and videos and I love sharing them with my viewers. I use affiliate links to help me offset the costs of creating these cards. When products are purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay.
I appreciate your viewing my blog and the support you provide.
Great job on this set of cards, Kristie. It’s colorful and vibrant and I like how you were able to get some general sentiment cards from it as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Jeanne! I really enjoyed the colorful paper collection. Even if it’s not a holiday I celebrate. 🙂
These are all so awesome Kristie! Thank you so much for being a special guest for our 31 Nights of Halloween event.
Thank you so much, Denise. I was honored for opportunity to guest design for Whimsy Stamps again. 🙂
Love the slimline card die. Already ordered through your link, hope it worked.
Thank you for your kindness and for using my link. I appreciate the support. Have a lovely day! 🙂
Oh my! What a great release from Whimsey stamps! I really like the stamps and dies! You did a great job with this busy paper pad. My favorites were the ones made with the Wonky Window die and the slimline dies! Definitely doing to check this out, but I think my craft budget is empty. So sad.
Thanks, Jennifer! Whimsy Stamps really has a lot of fun products. Their dies are my favorite. Perfect for helping finish off a paper pad. Hopefully you’ll be able to get some of the fun dies soon. It’s hard when all the companies keep releasing so many fun products. 🙂