Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back to Day 12 of my Spooky & Sweet Halloween Series. Today, I’m sharing a Halloween card project that’s simple but packs a punch—a spooky window card! If you love adding depth and dimension to your cards, this one will be right up your alley.
Now, I have to admit, I was inspired to dig deep into my stash for this one! I pulled out the Delightful Halloween Stamp Set from My Favorite Things, which is sadly retired or sold out. But no worries! You can easily swap this set for something similar you already own. That’s one of the great things about cardmaking—there’s always room to be creative with what you have on hand.
In today’s post, I’ll be walking you through the process of making this fun Halloween card and sharing tips on how to get the most out of your supplies. And, of course, you can catch the full tutorial in the video linked below!
Easy Halloween Window Card:
Stamping and Coloring: Let’s Bring These Spooky Characters to Life!
One of my favorite parts of cardmaking is stamping and coloring. For this project, I stamped out several of the images from the Delightful Halloween Stamp Set onto Hammermill Smooth 100 lbs Cardstock using Intense Black Ink. This cardstock is perfect for coloring with alcohol markers—it’s smooth, thick, and helps keep your colors vibrant.
I used my OLO Markers to color the images. These markers give you great blending control, and they’re perfect for creating depth in even the tiniest details, like the shadows on my haunted house and the little pumpkins. If you’re ever unsure about your coloring, here’s a pro tip: start with lighter shades and slowly build up to darker tones. You can always go darker, but it’s harder to lighten things up!
After coloring, I fussy cut the images with my trusty Cutter-Bee Scissors. These scissors are perfect for getting into those small spaces and tight corners. Don’t you just love it when a tool makes your crafting life easier?
Creating the Window Panel: A Fun Peek-Through Design
For the window card design, I wanted to create a peek-through effect. I took a piece of Neenah Desert Storm 80 lbs Cardstock and cut it down to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Then, I used my Mini Scalloped Circles Dies to cut out a window right in the center. This creates a frame that lets you see through to the scene inside the card.
One trick I’ve learned is to use your window panel to help with stamp placement. I lined up another panel of Hammermill Smooth 100 lbs Cardstock (cut slightly smaller at 4" x 5 1/4") underneath the window panel. By doing this, I could see exactly where I wanted my haunted house to show through.
I placed both panels in my MISTI and positioned the haunted house stamp where I wanted it, using the window as a guide. Once I had the stamp in place, I removed the top panel and stamped the haunted house on the background panel. It’s a small step, but it really helps with alignment!
Adding Ink & Mica Stains: Bringing the Haunted Scene to Life
Next, I colored the haunted house with my OLO Markers, making sure to keep that spooky vibe with dark shadows and some fun pops of color. Once the haunted house was ready, I decided to add a little extra depth to the scene using my Cotton Tail Blending Brushes. I didn’t even need to reink them—just used the leftover ink on the brushes to lightly blend around the edges, giving the scene a soft, spooky glow.
Now, onto the real fun—Mica Stains! I love adding texture and shimmer to my cards, especially for Halloween projects. I took the window panel and placed it in my splat box, then sprayed on six different Halloween-colored Mica Stains (you’ll find the colors in the supply list). Here’s another pro tip: don’t be afraid to layer colors. I even added some Scorched Timber and Picket Fence Spray Stains to deepen the background and give it more of that haunted feel.
Once the stains were dry, the panel had this amazing shimmery, spooky texture. It’s subtle but catches the light just right!
Assembling the Card: Putting it All Together
Now that all the elements were ready, it was time to assemble the card. I attached the haunted house panel to my top-folding A2 card base. I love using foam tape to create dimension, so I popped the window panel on top using Instant Dimensional Foam Tape. This really gives the card that layered look, making it feel almost interactive.
With the window panel in place, I started layering on the colored and cut-out images. The fussy-cut characters looked so cute popping out around the window! I added a stamped sentiment (can’t have a Halloween card without one!), and then, for a finishing touch, I used a White Gel Pen to add highlights to each image. It’s a small detail, but it makes the images stand out even more.
And, of course, I couldn’t resist adding a little sparkle. I used Stardust Stickles on some of the elements—like the stars and pumpkins—for that final touch of magic. After all, a little glitter never hurt anyone, right?
Final Thoughts: Get Creative with Your Supplies!
This Halloween window card is such a fun project to make, and what I love most about it is how flexible it is. If you don’t have the Delightful Halloween Stamp Set, no worries—just swap in a similar stamp set from your stash. The same goes for the background or Mica Stains—this design really encourages creativity and improvisation with what you already have.
I hope you enjoyed this project as much as I did! Be sure to check out the video tutorial for a more detailed look at the process. And as always, I’d love to see your take on this project, so don’t forget to share your creations.
Happy crafting!
Easy Halloween Window Card Video Tutorial:
If you have problems watching the video here on my blog you can always watch it on my YouTube Channel by Clicking here!
OLO Color Combinations:
Jack-o-lanterns - OR1.2, OR1.3, OR1.6, O2.7 (pumpkins); YO2.2, YO2.3 (eyes and mouth)
Witch - V0.3, V0.4 (Hat); YG1.2, YG1.4, YG1.6 (hat band); YO2.3, YO2.5, YO2.7 (body) OR3.7 (strips)
Bat - CG5, CG7 CG9 (Outfit); OR3.7, OR1.6, OR2.3, ZERO (fur)
Mummy - WG0, WG1, WG3, WG5 (wrappings); O4.6, OR4.4, O4.3, OR4.2 (fur)
Ghost - YG1.2, YG1.4
Checks - R0.2, R0.3
Clouds - BV4.2, BV4.4 ZERO
Haunted House - WG3, WG5, WG7, WG9; BV4.2, BV4.4 (front door area); R1.7, R1.8 (roof); Y2.2, Y2.3 (lights)
Hill - YG1.2, YG1.4, YG1.6
Drive Way - WG1, WG3, WG5
Fence - CG0, CG1, CG3
(Wondering what I used in this video? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible). As always I appreciate your support of my videos!
Materials Used:
Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.
Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins
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