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Boo Banner Class Kit

🎃 Introducing My First Kit-in-the-Mail Class!

I’m so excited to introduce my very first Kit-in-the-Mail Class, featuring the adorable Spooktacular Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

How cute is this Halloween BOO Banner? With its playful monster faces, colorful rosettes, and festive details, it’s a fun decoration you can bring out year after year!

I’ve designed this class with three different ways to participate, so whether you love doing everything yourself or prefer having all the prep work done for you, there’s an option to fit your crafting style.

Unfortunately, putting this class together took a little longer than I anticipated, and the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper has now sold out! But here’s the good news! I still have some on hand, so I’m able to offer a limited number of BOO Banner Class Kits while supplies last! If you’ve been wanting to create this adorable Halloween decoration, don’t wait too long to grab yours!

🎨 Choose Your Way to Create!

Option 1 — Tutorial Only | $7

Already have the supplies and love creating at your own pace? This option is for you!

The BOO Banner features the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper, Web of Fun Dies, Every Day Arches Dies, Party Banner Dies, and Party Alphabet Dies, along with a few other crafting essentials.

Your tutorial includes:

  • Step-by-step assembly instructions
  • Complete cutting directions and measurements
  • Full materials and supply list
  • Full-color instructional photos
  • Private video tutorial walking you through assembly
  • Immediate access so you can create whenever you’re ready!

The PDF includes everything you need to prepare your pieces, while the video walks you through putting your banner together.

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IMPORTANT: Once your payment is complete, you will automatically be redirected to your tutorial access page, where you’ll find the PDF instructions and private video. Be sure to save or bookmark this page so you can return to it anytime!

Option 2 — FREE Tutorial with a $35 Order

Already have some of the supplies but still have a few things on your wish list?

Place a qualifying $35 order through my Stampin’ Up! website, and I’ll send you the complete BOO Banner Tutorial as my thank-you!

And here’s the best part: You can order anything you want! Your purchase doesn’t have to include the products used in this project.

Simply place your order and complete the tutorial request form. Once I’ve verified your qualifying purchase, I’ll send you the link to access your tutorial.

Also remember there are Stampin’ Rewards!

If you haven’t already, be sure to create your Stampin’ Up! customer account. Qualifying orders of $20 or more earn 10% in Stampin’ Rewards to use toward future purchases!

Want an even better deal?

With a qualifying $75 order, you can also purchase October’s Product of the Month for just $5, while earning your BOO Banner Tutorial FREE!

That’s a fun way to treat yourself to something new while getting a little extra creative inspiration!

REQUEST YOUR FREE TUTORIAL – In the message section please include the tutorial name and your qualifying order number. Once I’ve verified the order I will email you the link to the tutorial.

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Option 3 — Boo Banner Class Kit + Tutorial | $27 + Shipping

Love the project but don’t want to spend time cutting, scoring, and preparing all those little pieces?

Let me do the prep work for you!

Your BOO Banner Class Kit includes the prepared paper pieces and embellishments needed to assemble your own festive Halloween decoration.

Your kit includes:

  • All cardstock and Designer Series Paper pieces, precut and ready to assemble
  • All die-cut and punched pieces
  • Prescored pieces for creating the decorative rosettes
  • Baker’s Twine and decorative elements
  • Complete PDF tutorial with measurements and instructions
  • Access to the private assembly video

All you’ll need to provide is a bone folder, scissors and adhesives!

No special dies, punches, or scoring tools are required to complete the kit.

⏰ Limited-Time Class Kit! – US Customers only

Because the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper is sold out, the physical kits will only be available for a limited time.

Order by October 16, 2026, or while supplies last!

Shipping is additional.

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IMPORTANT: Once your payment is complete, you will automatically be redirected to your tutorial access page, where you’ll find the PDF instructions and private video. Be sure to save or bookmark this page so you can return to it anytime!

✂️ BOO Banner Supply List

Ready to gather your supplies and start creating?

I’ve included the complete list of products used for this project below.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are included or already prepared for you when you purchase the Class Kit + Tutorial.

Click Here to Shop the BOO Banner Supplies!

Paper

  • Spooktacular 6″ × 6″ Designer Series Paper *
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock *
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock *
  • Pumpkin Pie Cardstock *
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock *
  • Basic Black Cardstock *

Adhesives

  • Hot Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Mini Glue Dots

Accessories

  • Essentials Baker’s Twine *

Tools

  • Bone Folder
  • 1/4″ Hole Punch *
  • Scissors
  • Simply Scored Scoring Tool *
  • 2″ Circle Punch *
  • Party Banner Dies *
  • Party Alphabet Dies *
  • Web of Fun Dies *
  • Everyday Arches Dies *

Class Kit Reminder: If you’re purchasing the complete kit, you won’t need the specialty cutting tools listed above. All the paper pieces will be prepared for you!

👻 Looking for Even More Spooktacular Inspiration?

If you love this adorable Halloween paper as much as I do, I’ve got even more creative ideas to share!

Be sure to check out my Spooktacular Gift Bag Tutorial, featuring this same Designer Series Paper, along with the fun gift card holder.

There are so many ways to use this paper, from cards and gift packaging to festive home décor!

I hope this new Kit-in-the-Mail Class inspires you to create something fun for Halloween. I’m excited to offer another way for us to Learn, Connect, Create, and Grow together!

Happy Stamping!

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Create with Candice Challenge — It’s Finally Here!

If you know me, you know I love a good challenge and participate in many different ones. You may have noticed that I even have a page dedicated to sharing some of my favorite creative challenges—and in the last section, there has been a little teaser:

Create with Candice Challenges — Coming Soon!

Well, guess what? The wait is over!

If you joined me for my live on Monday, you got the first look at my very first Create with Candice Challenge!

Each challenge will last approximately one month, giving you plenty of time to create and participate. The challenges will change from month to month and could include sketches, colors, themes, techniques, CASE the Designer, or just about anything else I come up with!

Most importantly, I hope these challenges inspire you to pull out your supplies, try something new, and share your creativity with us.

You can find all the information about how to participate, share your projects, and become one of my Featured Creators on the Create with Candice Challenge page. And while you’re there, be sure to jump over to my Creative Challenges page for even more challenges and inspiration.

Our First Challenge — #CWCC001

Before you go, let me introduce you to our very first Create with Candice Creative Challenge!

This month I’m starting with a super-easy sketch challenge. I honestly fell in love with this layout and had a hard time stopping once I started creating with it!

During my live, I shared how to create the Flamingo and Walrus cards, demonstrating how easily the same sketch can be adapted to both vertical and horizontal card designs.

But I didn’t stop there!

Be sure to scroll through and check out all the different cards I created using this fun design, along with the card that inspired it all (the Halloween Witches Hat). I think you’ll be surprised by just how many different looks you can get from one simple sketch.

Now it’s your turn!

Use the sketch as your starting point and make it your own. Turn it, flip it, change the shapes, keep it simple, or dress it up—the sketch is there to inspire you, not limit you.

Then share your creation using #CWCC001 and #CreateWithCandice so we can see what you create and inspire one another.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with, share your creativity throughout the month, and send a little happy mail to our Featured Creator!

Happy Stampin’! 🦋

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Reverse Masking with Dies: Get More Creative Uses from Your Dies

Sometimes all you need for a little creative inspiration is a good technique!

Recently, I was looking through some of my older blog posts when I came across a reverse masking technique that my upline, Brandi Barnard, had shared. It had been a while since I had played with this technique, and seeing it again inspired me to pull out my dies and give it another try.

I shared just how easy this technique is during my Monday Live, along with several different samples showing just how versatile it can be.

What Is Reverse Masking with Dies?

The idea behind this technique is simple. Instead of using a die as it was originally intended—to cut out a shape—you use the negative opening created by the die as a mask.

Place the mask over your cardstock and then stamp through the opening using an image that may be completely unrelated to the die itself. Background stamps, textures and smaller repeating images are especially fun for this technique.

I also used blending brushes to add color inside the masked area. This helps define the shape and gives you even more options for changing the finished look.

What I love most is that it gives you another way to use dies you already own. The same die can create a completely different look depending on the stamps, colors and techniques you use inside it.

I shared four different samples during my Live, but the possibilities really are endless. Take another look through your dies—you may be surprised by how many shapes would work perfectly for reverse masking!

Main Products & Colors Used

🌲 Tree Card
Products: Holly Jolly Branches Bundle & Bordered in Beauty Stamp Set
Colors: Real Red, Garden Green & Soft Sea Foam

🎈 Balloon Card
Products: Balloon Fest Bundle & Bordered in Beauty Stamp Set
Colors: Timid Tiger, Azure Afternoon & Daffodil Delight

⛄ Snowman Card
Products: Stylish Shapes Dies & Holly Jolly Branches Stamp Set
Colors: Real Red, Pool Party, Timid Tiger & Early Espresso

& Ampersand Card
Products: Extraordinary Life Bundle & Banner Sayings Stamp Set
Colors: Pool Party, Berry Burst & Fresh Freesia

🎥 Be sure to watch the replay below to see the technique in action and get a closer look at all four samples.

As you can see, this technique works with so many different shapes and styles. Once you start looking at your dies as masks instead of just cutting tools, you open up a whole new set of creative possibilities!

Looking for even more inspiration? Check out the original post I mentioned during my Live for even more fabulous ideas using this reverse masking technique.

Reverse Masking Technique

Now I challenge you to pull out your dies and look at them a little differently. What die in your collection would make a great reverse mask?

And remember to join my Stampin’ Fun with Candice Facebook group and share your creations with us. I’d love to see what you come up with—and your project just might inspire someone else to give this technique a try! 🦋

No matter where your creative journey takes you, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s learn, create, connect, and grow together—one project at a time. 🦋

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Easy Gift Card Holder Fun Fold

Monday’s Live was another Make It With Me Monday, and this month I featured an easy-to-create fun fold gift card holder.

What I love most about this design is just how versatile it is! You can use virtually any Designer Series Paper, stamps, dies, punches, or accessories you already have to completely change the look. And because the gift card is tucked right inside, it’s the perfect gift and card all in one.

Creating the Basic Gift Card Holder

The basic layout starts with a standard 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock.

Cut the cardstock lengthwise at 4-1/4″, giving you a piece measuring 4-1/4″ x 11″. Score at 5-1/2″ to create your standard card fold.

To create the gift card pocket, cut 1″ in from one end. Fold this section inward and adhere only along the bottom and outside edge, leaving the inside open so you can slide your gift card into the pocket.

It really is that easy!

All of the designs I shared this week open lengthwise, but don’t let that limit you. You can easily turn the design to create a horizontal card or move the gift card pocket to the opposite side.

I’ve actually used this basic idea before with stamped designs rather than Designer Series Paper. You can check out some of those older projects here: See my previous gift card holder projects

One Layout, Lots of Possibilities

For Monday’s Live, I created my project using the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper for a fun Halloween version. I also shared four additional samples to show just how different this same layout can look when you change the paper, colors, and embellishments.

That’s one of my favorite things about finding a good layout—you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time you sit down to create. Save the basic design and pull it out whenever you need a quick birthday, thank-you, holiday, congratulations, or just-because gift.

Be sure to watch the replay to see exactly how the card comes together and pick up a few of my tips and tricks along the way.

Find More Inspiration in My Creative Resource Library

My Free Tutorial Library is continually growing as I add new content, but I’m also building it into a resource that helps you quickly find past projects I’ve shared on my blog, YouTube, and social media—all together in one easy-to-find place.

Want access? It’s easy! Join my Creative Resource Community. Along with access to the Free Tutorial Library, you’ll join my email list and receive my newsletter with updates on new tutorials, classes, creative inspiration, and more.

However you choose to be creative, I hope you’ll continue to allow me to inspire you along your creative journey. 🦋

Learn • Connect • Create • Grow

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DIY Spooktacular Gift Bag Tutorial for Unique Halloween Treats

When I first saw the Spooktacular 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, I just knew I had to have it! It was one of the first things from my wish list that I ordered. Of course, it took me a little while to actually find the time to create with it—but it was definitely worth the wait!

I knew I wanted to create some kind of fun Halloween gift box using those adorable monster faces. As I started playing around with the paper and experimenting with different ideas, I actually came up with this gift bag completely by accident.

And I absolutely fell in love with it! 👻🎃

I love how the angled sides let you see even more of that cute Designer Series Paper, while the coordinating handle, layered BOO tag, wispy ribbon, and stamped tissue paper add all those little finishing touches. And because each sheet features a different monster, you can create a whole collection of bags, each with its own personality!

You love it too, right?

And if you don’t already have the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper, I have a feeling it’s going to be on your wish list after seeing these!

Ready to Make Your Own?

I’ve made it easy for you with my Spooktacular Gift Bag Tutorial.

For just $7, you’ll receive a 5-page downloadable PDF tutorial complete with:

  • Step-by-step instructions and photos
  • Cutting and scoring measurements
  • Complete supply list
  • Helpful tips for assembling and embellishing your bag
  • A video tutorial so you can follow along with me from start to finish

Need Supplies?

Want to create the bags but you’re missing some of the supplies? I’ve made that easy too!

Use my Stampin’ Up! project link to see the products I used and add only the items you need directly to your shopping cart.

I Can’t Wait to See Yours!

One of my favorite things about sharing my projects is seeing how they inspire your creativity. Change the colors, embellishments, tags, or treats and make these little bags your own!

When you create your Spooktacular Gift Bag, be sure to tag me when you share it. I always love seeing what my projects have inspired you to create.

No matter where your creative journey takes you, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s learn, create, connect, and grow together—one project at a time. 🦋

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Peek-a-Boo Scenic Coast Fun Fold Tutorial

A few weeks ago, I shared this easy peek-a-boo fun fold during my Monday night live featuring the beautiful Scenic Coast Suite. After receiving several requests for the measurements and instructions, I finally had a chance to put together a complete tutorial!

There are two things I especially love about this card. First is the peek-a-boo feature. The opening creates a beautiful frame that lets you showcase both the Designer Series Paper and the coordinating die-cut images.

The second is how I used the Designer Series Paper for the die cuts themselves. By strategically cutting the 6″ × 6″ paper, I was able to take advantage of the colors and details already in the artwork, giving the die-cut images extra dimension, texture, and interest.

And the best part? This fun fold looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to create!

Take a Closer Look

Check out this quick video for a closer look at all three versions of the Peek-a-Boo Scenic Coast Fun Fold.

Want to Make One?

I’ve put everything together in one convenient resource so you can recreate the project at your own pace.

Your Peek-a-Boo Scenic Coast Fun Fold Tutorial includes:

  • Step-by-step online instructions with photos
  • Complete materials and cutting guide
  • Downloadable and printable PDF tutorial
  • Full video tutorial
  • Complete project supply list
  • Helpful tips for creating all three variations

Get the Complete Tutorial for Just $7

Once your purchase is complete, you’ll receive immediate access to the tutorial page, where you can follow the instructions online, download your printable PDF, or craft along with the video.

Already Have the Tutorial?

Need supplies to create your own Peek-a-Boo Scenic Coast Fun Fold?

Click the Shop Now button below to view the complete project supply list. From there, you can select the items you need, add them to your cart, and continue shopping for anything else on your wish list.

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No matter where your creative journey takes you, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s learn, create, connect, and grow together—one project at a time. 🦋

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