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Sep 54 min read

How to Create a Whimsical Mixed Media Skull and Moth Halloween Card: Step-by-Step Tutorial


Thank you so much for joining me for this How to Create a Whimsical Mixed Media Skull and Moth Halloween Card: Step-by-Step Tutorial, Let's jump right in.


I started by cutting down my cardstock, I used an A2-sized base which is 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches. The black matte was cut down to 1/8th of an inch smaller than the A2 base and the watercolour cardstock was cut down to 1/4 of an inch smaller than the A2 base. Next, I started working on the background, I used Pumice Stone and Old Paper Oxide inks to add some colour to the background, working in layers until I was happy with how it looked.


Then I stamped the skull and heat embossed it for added texture, I also stamped and cut out a mask of the skull so I would be able to work on the background without adding anything on top of the skull. I added some paste through a stencil on areas of the panel and once that was dry I also added some hickory smoke distress ink around the skull to create a shadow.


Next, I stamped out six moths in six colours of Distress Oxide ink in Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet. I then added their perspective colours of Distress glaze on top and heat set them. I fussy cut each moth out to add to the skull later. I also die-cut two layers of black cardstock and one layer of black glitter cardstock for the sentiment.


All that's left is to build the cards, I used a mix of liquid glue and foam tape to adhere everything, now obviously everything was done twice as I was making two cards. I am really happy with how these cards turned out and cannot wait to hear what you think!!


Thank you so much for taking this quick look at my How to Create a Whimsical Mixed Media Skull and Moth Halloween Card: Step-by-Step Tutorial. If you would like a more in-depth look please check out the video below, I also have a complete supplies list in case you want to know exactly what I used. I hope to see you again very soon!!


In side news, I opened my Etsy shop!! I have a discount code if anyone wants to order some of my Chunky Floral Alphabet stickers or anything else fun in my shop!! The Code is THANKYOU10 I hope you will give my shop a look and let me know what you think of the stickers!!



Supplies


Tim Holtz Rest in Peace Stamp Set


Tim Holtz Moth Study Stamp Set


Tim Holtz Vault Gothic Portraits Dies


Tim Holtz Glass media mat


Tim Holtz paper trimmer


Tim Holtz Grave Paste


Tim Holtz Palette Knife


White 110lb Cardstock (Base)


Black Cardstock


Distress Watercolour Cardstock


HammerMill Cardstock


Black Glitter Cardstock


Tim Holtz Script Layering Stencil


Masking Paper


Versamark ink


Anti-static Powder Bag


Embossing heat tool


Coffee Filters


Simon Says Stamp Clear Embossing Powder


Misti


Waffle Flower Mat


Versafine Clair Nocturn Ink


Acrylic Block


Tim Holtz Side Kick


Distress Sprayer


Ranger Heat Tool


Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide Ink


Carved Pumpkin Distress Oxide Ink


Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink


Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Ink


Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Ink


Wilted Violet Distress Oxide ink


Pumice Stone Distress Oxide Ink


Old Paper Distress Oxide Ink


Nuvo Deluxe Glue


Simon Says Stamp Big Mama Foam Tape


Picked Raspberry Distress Glaze


Wild Honey Distress Glaze


Squeezed Lemonade Distress Glaze


Twisted Citron Distress Glaze


Salty Ocean Distress Glaze


Wilted Violet Distress Glaze


Blending Tool


Tim Holtz Distress Hickory Smoke Ink Mini


Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Tin


Tim Holtz Craft Pick


Tim Holtz Mini Snips


Reverse Tweezers


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