I love 3″ x 3″ mini cards even though they can’t be mailed. They’re so fun and can be given with gifts as a tag or as a special note. I created a few Halloween mini cards for Day 6 of my 13 Days of Halloween and you can check out how I made two of them on my Facebook Live replay on my Facebook page here or on my YouTube channel below.
TO THE MOON PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
$17.00
FRIGHTFULLY CUTE CLING STAMP SET
$19.00
SEASONAL SWIRLS DIES
$34.00
For this card start with a Gray Granite cs card base. Cut a Basic Black cs panel layer and a Basic White cs panel. Stamp the moon image from the To the Moon stamp set in Gray Granite ink on the Basic White cs panel. Stamp the sentiment from the Frightfully Cute stamp set in Memento Black ink on the lower right corner of the Basic White cs panel overlapping the moon. Stamp the witch image from the Frightfully Cute stamp set in Memento Black ink on the left side of the Basic White cs panel overlapping the moon. Glue the stamped Basic White cs panel to the Basic Black cs panel and then glue the panels to the card base. Add Cute Stars Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.
Don’t forget to add a Basic White cs panel to write your message. I added a Cute Start Adhesive-Backed sequin and added a Basic Black cs strip to the inside and back of the card to pull the theme through.
Mini Card 1 Measurements:
Gray Granite cs card base – 3″ x 6″ scored at 3″.
Basic Black cs panel – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ plus two 3/8″ x 2 3/8″ strips.
Basic White cs inside panel – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″.
cs = cardstock
For this card start with a Blackberry Bliss cs card base. Cut a Basic Black cs panel layer and Basic White cs panel. Dry emboss the Basic White cs panel with the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder. Glue the embossed Basic White cs panel to the Basic Black cs panel layer and then glue the panels to the card base. Die cut a Be Dazzling Specialty paper star swirl wreath with the Seasonal Swirls dies and glue it to the center of the card front. Cut a Basic White cs sentiment panel and a Blackberry Bliss cs sentiment panel layer. Stamp the sentiment from the Frightfully Cute stamp set in Memento Black ink on the Basic White cs sentiment panel. Glue the sentiment panel to the Blackberry Bliss cs panel layer and then use Black Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the panels to the card front across the die cut star swirl wreath. Die cut Black Glitter Paper bats with the Seasonal Swirls dies and add three bats to the card front with glue dots.
Don’t forget to add a Basic White cs inside panel to write your message. Add a Black Glitter paper bat and add an embossed Basic White cs strip to the inside & back of the card to pull the theme through.
Mini Card 2 Measurements:
Blackberry Bliss cs card base – 3″ x 6″ scored at 3″.
Basic Black cs panel layer – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″.
Embossed Basic White cs panel – 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ plus two 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ strips.
Basic White cs sentiment panel – 3/8″ wide and then fussy cut (about 2 1/4″).
Blackberry Bliss cs sentiment panel layer – 1/4″ wide and then fussy cut (about 2 3/8″).
Be Dazzling Specialty paper star swirl wreath – die cut with the Seasonal Swirls dies.
Black Glitter Paper bats – die cut 4 bats with the Seasonal Swirls dies.
Basic White cs inside panel – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″.
cs =cardstock
For this card start with a Flirty Flamingo cs card base. Cut a Basic Black cs panel layer and a Cute Halloween DSP panel. Glue the DSP panel to the Basic Black cs panel and then wrap them with a piece of Black Glitter Organdy ribbon using Stampin’ Seal to secure the ends on the back of the panel. Glue the wrapped panels to the card base. Stamp the sentiment from the Frightfully Cute stamp set in Memento Black in on Basic White cs. Fussy cut out the sentiment, gently drag the sentiment panel’s edges through the Memento Black ink, then add it to the lower right of the DSP panel on the card front. Die cut out the bat from the Cute Halloween DSP with the Frightful Tags dies and add it to the card front overlapping the ribbon with Black Stampin’ Dimensionals. Die cut Black Glitter Paper bats with the Seasonal Swirls dies. Use glue dots to add bats to the card front. Add Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front and Wink of Stella to the bats cheeks for sparkle.
Don’t forget to add a Basic White cs inside panel to write your message. I added a Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequin and a strip of DSP (I didn’t realize that I had the stripes going a different way- so be sure you cut your DSP strips so that the stripes match the front panel) to the inside and back of the card to pull the theme through.
Mini Card 3 Measurements:
Flirty Flamingo cs card base – 3″ x 6″ scored at 3″.
Basic Black cs panel layer – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″.
Cute Halloween DSP panel – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ plus two 3/8″ x 2 1/2″ strips.
Cute Halloween DSP bat – die cut with the Frightful Tags dies.
Black Glitter Paper bats – die cut 3 bats with the Seasonal Swirls dies.
Basic White cs inside panel – 2 1/2″
Black Glittered Organdy ribbon
DSP = Designer Series Paper
cs = cardstock
For this card start with a Basic White cs card base. Cut a Basic Black cs panel layer, a Cute Halloween DSP panel layer, and a Basic White cs panel. Stamp the sentiment from the Clever Cats stamp set in Memento black on the top left side of the Basic White panel. Glue the stamped Basic White cs panel to the top of the DSP panel layer. Glue those panels to the Basic Black cs panel layer. Wrap the panels under the sentiment with the Metallic Mesh ribbon and use Stampin’ Seal to secure the ends on the back of the panels and then glue the wrapped panels to the card base. Punch out a Black Glitter Paper cat with the Cat Punch. Add the punched cat along the lower left of the card front overlapping the DSP, ribbon, and Basic White cs panel. Die cut a Be Dazzling Specialty Paper pumpkin with the Seasonal Swirls dies and use a Black Stampin’ Dimensionals to add it to the card front slightly overlapping the cat.
As this is a Basic White cs card I just added a strip of DSP to the inside and back of the card.
Mini Card 4 Measurements:
Basic White cs card base – 3″ x 6″ scored at 3″.
Basic Black cs panel layer – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″.
Cute Halloween DSP panel layer – 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ plus two 3/8″ x 2 3/4″ strips.
Basic White cs panel – 1 7/8″ x 2 1/2″.
Black Glitter Paper cat – punched with the Cat Punch.
Be Dazzling Specialty Paper pumpkin – die cut with the Seasonal Swirls dies.
DSP = Designer Series Paper
cs = cardstock
I hope you enjoyed my Mini Halloween Cards. You can order the To the Moon stamp set, the Frightfully Cute stamp set (or Frightfully Cute bundle156493 ), Seasonal Swirls dies (or Sparkle of the Season bundle 156765), Cat punch, Clever Cats stamp set and the Cute Halloween DSP in my Online Store. Sale-A-Bration ends September 30th so don’t wait to earn these awesome exclusive products now!
Happy Crafting,
Stay Safe,
Christy
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