Pupkin Halloween Card
Spellbinders – Pupkin
Hello, crafty friends! It’s spooky crafting season. Today I have the paw-fectly adorable Halloween card to share, made with the Spellbinders exclusive Pupkin die set. This sweet little puppy dog completely stole my heart. Between the cute pumpkin costume, and that little skull treat bucket, it’s impossible not to smile while putting this one together.
Whether you’re sending Halloween greetings, making party invites, or just adding to your stash of festive cards, the Pupkin die set brings playful charm and personality to your projects.
Meet Pupkin!
This little Pupkin pup from Spellbinders is a whimsical layering die set that combine to form a charming little dog dressed in a pumpkin costume, complete with a skull-shaped treat bucket. It’s designed as a fun seasonal accent for cardmaking, treat tags, or Halloween crafts, lending a playful and slightly spooky personality to your paper projects.
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Supplies Used
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Pupkin #S3-540 | SB |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Boo Crew #S6-264 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Crackle Paint #E3D-156 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Essential Arches #S5-526 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Percision Layering A2 B #S5-494 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Distress Ink:
Tools Used
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com | AMZ |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Tiny Blending Tool | Sb.com |
- SSS Embellishment Wand | SSS |
- Foam Squares – Black | SSS |
Card Instructions
Here’s how to create your own version of this Pupkin Halloween Card.
Card Base
- Start by creating an A2 card base (4¼” x 5½”) from White cardstock.
- Cut another White cardstock panel to the same size (4¼” x 5½”).
- Emboss this panel using the Crackle Paint 3D embossing folder.
- Using the largest die from the Precision Layering A2 B set, die cut the debossed side of the panel.
- Adhere this panel to the card front with glue.
Arches
- Die cut Rainforest cardstock using the eighth largest die from the Essential Arches set.
- Then cut Raven cardstock with the ninth largest die from the same set.
- Layer and glue the two arches together.
- Attach the assembled arch to the center of your card front using foam squares for dimension.
Pupkin
- Use the Pupkin die set to cut your pieces from the following cardstock colors:
- Carrot – Pumpkin costume
- Fern – Stem & collar
- Fawn – Dog (Face, snout & legs)
- Raven – Bucket, eyes, & nose
- White – Skull
- Add shading with Distress Inks using a tiny blending tool:
- Spices Marmalide – Pumpkin costume
- Brushed Corduroy – Dog
- Mowed Lawn – Stem & collar
- Lost Shadow – Skull
- Assemble the Pupkin with glue. (Refer to guide below for details.)
- Add foam squares to the back of the Pupkin and center it inside the arch, leaving room for the sentiment above.
Sentiment
- Die cut the word “boo” from white cardstock using the Boo Crew die set.
- Adhere the sentiment above the Pupkin to complete your design.
And that’s it! You now have an adorable handmade Halloween card filled with rich texture and playful charm, perfect for sharing a little spooky fun this season.
Too Cute to Spook!
A spooky-sweet handmade Halloween card that’s sure to make any dog lover grin! The Pupkin die set is such a fun addition to your seasonal crafting stash, especially if you enjoy creating lighthearted cards with a bit of personality.
Whether you’re sending them off to kids, friends or just crafting for fun, these cards are sure to bring a smile (and maybe a friendly little fright!) I hope this post has inspired you to pull out your inks, play with texture, and create your own hauntingly cute Halloween designs.
If you give this technique a try, I’d love to see what you make! Be sure to tag me (@silversgrove or @grovecrafted) on Instagram or find me at Grove Crafted on Facebook.
Happy Halloween! Creep it Crafty!👻
If you’re in the mood for even more crafty tricks and treats, be sure to check out my Spooktacular Halloween Cards blog post for even more hauntingly cute inspiration. 🎃
