Hello and welcome back to the Pear Blossom Press Blog! Enza Gudor here, and today I’m sharing a new Halloween card featuring EZ-Lights.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know I’m a huge fan of Tim Holtz products, and his new Halloween Classics release has completely stolen my crafty heart! It’s packed with spooky goodness and works beautifully for creating interactive cards that truly come to life.
SUPPLIES:
EZ-Lights – Pear Blossom Press
World’s Greatest Foam Tape – Pear Blossom Press
A2 Vellum White – Pear Blossom Press
PB PRESS Stamp and Die Bundle
Haunted House Thinlits – Tim Holtz/Sizzix
Graveyard Colorize – Tim Holtz/Sizzix
Forest Shadows Thinlits – Tim Holtz/Sizzix
Vault Coffin Box – Tim Holtz/Sizzix
Distress Black Heavystock
Cardstock – Scrapbook.com
Kuretake – ZIG – Memory System – Wink of Stella II – Clear
CARD INSTRUCTIONS:
I started by die-cutting all the elements for my card, cutting each piece twice to layer them for added dimension and visual interest. For the haunted house, I backed the windows with vellum that I had tinted using a blend of orange and yellow alcohol markers, giving the lights a warm, eerie glow once activated. After assembling the first layer, I carefully positioned the EZ-Lights to illuminate the center of the house, securing the wires with tape. Then, I added foam tape on top of the tape for depth and adhered the second house layer behind it, creating a neat little sandwich that hides the lighting components while keeping the glow front and center.
For the trees and gate, I followed the same layering technique, cutting each die twice and stacking them to build depth. This time, I aimed to create a subtle shadow effect, as if the scene were illuminated by the moonlight.
The background panel is from a very old paper pad in my stash, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. It instantly set the scene and added just the right touch of spooky charm I was aiming for.
To finish the card, I added a generous layer of glitter pen over the haunted house and bats, giving them a magical shimmer. The sparkle catches the light beautifully, but unfortunately, it’s one of those details that photos just can’t do justice!
If you haven’t tried EZ-Lights yet, they’re a game-changer for adding a little magic to your handmade projects. They’re wonderfully simple to use and create such a captivating glow. I hope this card sparks your imagination and inspires you to light up your next creation!
As always, you can find me on IG @enzam78. Thank you for stopping by. See you next time.
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