Trick or Treat: Dripping with Fun

To build a dimension-rich backdrop, I started by die-cutting four background panels using the Mummy Wrappings Background die in sleek black cardstock. I rotated one panel upside down and glued it directly behind the first to instantly double the line detail. Next, I snipped random wrapping pieces from the remaining two die cuts and layered them on top to build realistic, spooky texture.

For the focal point, I arranged strips of cardstock onto scrap paper in classic candy corn colours: yellow, orange, and white. I die cut this custom striped pattern using the outline die from the Shake Your Candy Corn shaker dies set. To give the shaker its depth, I cut six additional outline pieces from plain white cardstock, stacking and gluing them together to create the shaker walls. Finally, I filled the inside with adorable Candy Corn shaker dots before sealing it up.

The final touch was the sentiment, featuring the Spooky Trick or Treat shadow sentiment dies. I cut the main letters in bright yellow and the shadow layer in bold black. To give the words a creepy, wet, dripping effect, I coated the yellow letters in Glossy Accents. Once dry, I added quick highlights along the letter curves using a white gel pen to make the sentiment pop against the dark background.