Transforming a Birdhouse into a Spooky Haunted House Card

TURN A BIRDHOUSE INTO A HAUNTED HOUSE

I’m thrilled to share a new card tutorial with you all! This time, I’ve transformed the charming Stampin’ Up Country Birdhouse into a delightfully spooky Haunted House, perfect for the Halloween season. What do you think? I had so much fun creating this card using the Stampin’ Up! Potions & Spells stamps and die bundle. The scaredy cat and spooky words added just the right touch of magic and mischief!

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For this card, I wanted to capture that eerie Halloween vibe, so I used the tall grass edgelit die from the Garden Meadow Dies to create a silhouette of tall, spooky grass. The background was blended with ink pads using Blending Brushes, giving it a hauntingly beautiful gradient effect. The result is a card that’s perfect for Halloween parties, themed cards, or even fall birthdays and events.

Free PDF Tutorial
I’ve put together a comprehensive PDF with step-by-step instructions, measurements, and a complete supply list to make this card. You can find it in the INSTRUCTIONS section below. Plus, I’ve included a video tutorial that shows you how to create the blended background using Blending Brushes. It’s a great way to add depth and dimension to your cards!

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Early Halloween Release
Did you know that Stampin’ Up! released this year’s Halloween products earlier than usual? Typically, Halloween items are in the Holiday mini catalog, but this year they’ve been released ahead of time in the July Online Exclusives! Don’t miss out on these spooky new products – they’re perfect for getting a head start on all your Halloween crafting!

About the Potions & Spells Bundle
The Potions & Spells Bundle is an absolute must-have for all your Halloween crafting needs! With coordinating stamps and dies, you can easily create a variety of spooky scenes. Whether you’re making cards, gift tags, or treat packaging, this bundle has you covered. The stamps feature fun Halloween images, and the dies make it a breeze to cut them out and layer them on your projects. It’s perfect for adding that extra bit of magic to your Halloween crafts!

Happy crafting,

Tami White

INSTRUCTIONS

I’ve created this step-by-step guide for you. It provides detailed measurements and a complete with a clickable list of materials.  I’ve also included a video for how to use the Blending Brushes.

HOW TO MAKE USING BLENDING BRUSHES

Need help using the Blending Brushes? Check out my instructional video here for how to create this background with blending brushes. The Blending Brush tutorial begins at the 11:46 minute mark (follow the chapter markers).

SUPPLIES I USED

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  1. Cute card -is there a video tutorial of how to put it all together

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  1. […] And lastly is this hair-raising (or should I say fur-raising) black cat card from Tami. She’s got a fun tip to turn a birdhouse die into a haunted house along with an ink blended background, stamped cat and heat embossed sentiment. Find directions on her Stamp with Tami blog. […]