Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Learn 5 easy spooky Halloween backgrounds for handmade cards that will completely transform your card-making projects! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, these simple techniques will help you create dramatic, professional-looking backgrounds without needing advanced artist skills.
In this tutorial, Rick Adkins shares five distinct approaches to card backgrounds, each with a specific "job" to do—from creating a mood to saving you time. You likely already have all the supplies you need in your craft room!
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
Create a Dramatic Ink Blended Sky: Use a spooky color combination of orange, purple, blue, and black to set a twilight mood.
Add Detail with Stencils: Use monochromatic ink blending and stencils (like spiderwebs) for quick, detailed patterns.
Build Texture with Mixed Media: Layer Distress Oxide sprays, water, and mica stains for an eerie, "ooey-gooey" look.
Master Pattern Paper: Learn the 60-30-10 rule for mixing bold patterns without overwhelming your focal point.
Design Subtle Tone-on-Tone Backgrounds: Use embossing folders and ink for a quieter look that lets your main image shine.
Featured Supplies:
• Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH Premium Color Copy Pack 25 Sheets
——— ldli.co/e/76g2y3y [ SSS ]
• Pop Tone BLACK LICORICE 8.5x11 Discount Card Stock - CutCardStock
——— ldli.co/e/nq15x3p [ CTC ]
• Lawn Fawn - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Black Licorice - 10 Pack
——— ldli.co/e/6l64ey9 [ SBC ]
• Lawn Fawn - 8.5 x 11 Metallic Cardstock - Gold - 5 Pack
——— ldli.co/e/gqm76z7 [ SBC ]
• Pink Lemonade Card Stock POP Tone Cardstock - CutCardStock
——— ldli.co/e/07dk54l [ CTC ]
• Whiskers & Witchery - Halloween 6x6 Paper Pack | Unity
——— ldli.co/e/437gey5 [ UNT ]
• Classic CREST SOLAR WHITE 110 lbs Card Stock
——— ldli.co/e/269oe39 [ CTC ]
• Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Memento
——— ldli.co/e/5yn0e4k [ CTH ]
• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad - Nocturne | BLICK Art Materials
——— ldli.co/e/3ok6e3g [ BLIC ]
• Made Me Blush Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/m5x2lem [ CTH ]
• Pinkfresh Studio Candy Violet Premium Dye Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/e259712 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Carved Pumpkin Distress Oxide Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/qy9ezmr [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Villainous Potion
——— ldli.co/e/jqjg4ro [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/ye27o11 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Oxides Ink Pads
——— ldli.co/e/p3zmdo0 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Spiced Marmalade
——— ldli.co/e/rnkl93z [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber
——— ldli.co/e/omdo14l [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot
——— ldli.co/e/lml45o1 [ SBC ]
• Ohuhu Honolulu 320 Colors Dual Tips Alcohol Art Markers
——— ldli.co/e/xl4k0xj [ LNK ]
• Altenew - Ink Spray - Iridescent Shimmer
——— ldli.co/e/1pz7er5 [ SBC ]
• Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain Picket Fence Ranger
——— ldli.co/e/d72zkx3 [ SSS ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Mermaid Lagoon
——— ldli.co/e/lml45o2 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Wilted Violet
——— ldli.co/e/xl4k0xz [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Tarnished Brass
——— ldli.co/e/1pz7erq [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Mica Stains - 1oz - Jack O' Lantern
——— ldli.co/e/d72zkxk [ SBC ]
• *Tim Holtz Distress Flickering Candle Mica Stain Ranger
——— ldli.co/e/zron2dp [ SSS ]
• Cobweb 6x6" Stencil 19793 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/9d43eqn [ PPR ]
• Cuttlebug Provo Craft 5.3/4 x 4.1/4 in Embossing Folder
——— ldli.co/e/kqy0250 [ EB. ]
• Uni Posca Paint Marker - White, X-Fine, Bullet Tip, 0.7 mm | BLICK Art...
——— ldli.co/e/nq15x64 [ BLIC ]
• Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Original, 4 oz | BLICK Art Materials
——— ldli.co/e/gqm76o4 [ BLIC ]
➡️ FULL VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/lml4572
➡️ DISCLOSURE: Compensated Affiliate links are used at no additional cost to you. Thank you!
Stop letting your backgrounds compete with your focal points. Follow these five easy steps to ensure your handmade cards always have the perfect support!
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Learn 5 easy spooky Halloween backgrounds for handmade cards that will completely transform your card-making projects! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, these simple techniques will help you create dramatic, professional-looking backgrounds without needing advanced artist skills.
In this tutorial, Rick Adkins shares five distinct approaches to card backgrounds, each with a specific "job" to do—from creating a mood to saving you time. You likely already have all the supplies you need in your craft room!
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
Create a Dramatic Ink Blended Sky: Use a spooky color combination of orange, purple, blue, and black to set a twilight mood.
Add Detail with Stencils: Use monochromatic ink blending and stencils (like spiderwebs) for quick, detailed patterns.
Build Texture with Mixed Media: Layer Distress Oxide sprays, water, and mica stains for an eerie, "ooey-gooey" look.
Master Pattern Paper: Learn the 60-30-10 rule for mixing bold patterns without overwhelming your focal point.
Design Subtle Tone-on-Tone Backgrounds: Use embossing folders and ink for a quieter look that lets your main image shine.
Featured Supplies:
• Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH Premium Color Copy Pack 25 Sheets
——— ldli.co/e/76g2y3y [ SSS ]
• Pop Tone BLACK LICORICE 8.5x11 Discount Card Stock - CutCardStock
——— ldli.co/e/nq15x3p [ CTC ]
• Lawn Fawn - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Black Licorice - 10 Pack
——— ldli.co/e/6l64ey9 [ SBC ]
• Lawn Fawn - 8.5 x 11 Metallic Cardstock - Gold - 5 Pack
——— ldli.co/e/gqm76z7 [ SBC ]
• Pink Lemonade Card Stock POP Tone Cardstock - CutCardStock
——— ldli.co/e/07dk54l [ CTC ]
• Whiskers & Witchery - Halloween 6x6 Paper Pack | Unity
——— ldli.co/e/437gey5 [ UNT ]
• Classic CREST SOLAR WHITE 110 lbs Card Stock
——— ldli.co/e/269oe39 [ CTC ]
• Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Memento
——— ldli.co/e/5yn0e4k [ CTH ]
• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad - Nocturne | BLICK Art Materials
——— ldli.co/e/3ok6e3g [ BLIC ]
• Made Me Blush Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/m5x2lem [ CTH ]
• Pinkfresh Studio Candy Violet Premium Dye Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/e259712 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Carved Pumpkin Distress Oxide Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/qy9ezmr [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Villainous Potion
——— ldli.co/e/jqjg4ro [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/ye27o11 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Oxides Ink Pads
——— ldli.co/e/p3zmdo0 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Spiced Marmalade
——— ldli.co/e/rnkl93z [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber
——— ldli.co/e/omdo14l [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot
——— ldli.co/e/lml45o1 [ SBC ]
• Ohuhu Honolulu 320 Colors Dual Tips Alcohol Art Markers
——— ldli.co/e/xl4k0xj [ LNK ]
• Altenew - Ink Spray - Iridescent Shimmer
——— ldli.co/e/1pz7er5 [ SBC ]
• Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain Picket Fence Ranger
——— ldli.co/e/d72zkx3 [ SSS ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Mermaid Lagoon
——— ldli.co/e/lml45o2 [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Spray - Wilted Violet
——— ldli.co/e/xl4k0xz [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spray Stain - Tarnished Brass
——— ldli.co/e/1pz7erq [ SBC ]
• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Mica Stains - 1oz - Jack O' Lantern
——— ldli.co/e/d72zkxk [ SBC ]
• *Tim Holtz Distress Flickering Candle Mica Stain Ranger
——— ldli.co/e/zron2dp [ SSS ]
• Cobweb 6x6" Stencil 19793 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/9d43eqn [ PPR ]
• Cuttlebug Provo Craft 5.3/4 x 4.1/4 in Embossing Folder
——— ldli.co/e/kqy0250 [ EB. ]
• Uni Posca Paint Marker - White, X-Fine, Bullet Tip, 0.7 mm | BLICK Art...
——— ldli.co/e/nq15x64 [ BLIC ]
• Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Original, 4 oz | BLICK Art Materials
——— ldli.co/e/gqm76o4 [ BLIC ]
➡️ FULL VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/lml4572
➡️ DISCLOSURE: Compensated Affiliate links are used at no additional cost to you. Thank you!
Stop letting your backgrounds compete with your focal points. Follow these five easy steps to ensure your handmade cards always have the perfect support!
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
🔥 RESOURCES 🔥
Buy Me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/rickadkins5
➡️ BLOG - tinyurl.com/Five-Spooktacular-Backgrounds
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
➡️ CONNECT WITH ME
Website: rckinsmonstudio.net
Instagram: instagram.com/rickadkinsdesigns
Facebook: facebook.com/rickcraftycorner
Pinterest: pinterest.com/rckinsmonstudio
Newsletter: eepurl.com/cPhvUT
