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SPOILER ALERT: Welcome the 13 Days of Craftoween 2025 Advent Calendar — and we can’t wait to show you what’s inside! If you love spooky season as much as we do, you’re in for a real treat (no tricks here). Whether you’re into cute and quirky or dark and dramatic, the 13 Days of Craftoween is packed with creative potential. Each day unveils a new mini crafting treasure designed to help you conjure up cards and more — all perfect for October makes and haunted happenings.
Ready to peek behind Door 6? Today we’re featuring a project by Jean Manis.
Catch up on all the spooky surprises and creative inspiration from the rest of the countdown: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 From cute critters to haunted houses, each reveal is packed with frightfully fun inspiration you won't want to miss!I’m excited to share a Halloween card made with the Day 6 die set from the Craft-O-Ween Advent Calendar Box set at Spellbinders. This playful design is built around a coordinated piece of patterned paper that ties everything together. I began by assembling the skeleton so I could make more informed color choices for the rest of the pieces. Follow along for a step-by-step walkthrough to create your own Halloween card full of personality and charm!
Note: the photos showing the dies on the Platinum SIX machine do not include the top cutting plate.
With the Day 6 dies, for the skeleton and accessories in black, cut Raven and Classic White cardstock using Craft Tape to secure the pieces. Cut pieces for arm twice. Assemble.
Using the partially assembled skeleton, evaluate solid cardstock and patterned paper. I used the ColorWheel Swatch Deck to evaluate the solid cardstock options for the sentiment panel.
Once color decisions have been made, add patterned paper to an A2-size card base
Stamp the sentiment in black ink on the chosen solid cardstock. Use an arch from the Essential Arches set to cut the stamped panel. I drew a pencil line under the stamped sentiment and marked the sentiment’s center to help place the arch die. I also used the partially assembled skeleton to help determine the placement of the arch. The skeleton was removed before I cut the arch.
Using a die in the same set, cut the next largest arch from Classic White cardstock. Adhere the arches to the card base.
Cut the remaining pieces for the skeleton from coordinating cardstock.
Finish assembling the skeleton. Add assembly to the card base with foam squares.
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope this step-by-step tutorial helps you confidently create your own Halloween card featuring the fun skeleton from the Spellbinders Craft-O-Ween set. Choosing patterned paper that coordinates with your die cuts—like I did here—can really bring the whole design together and make your card feel cohesive and intentional. Happy Halloween crafting!
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