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Creative Halloween Backgrounds

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by nicholspohr

Today I’m sharing some spook-tacular background ideas for Halloween cards! I used the brand-new Simon Says Stamp dies that perfectly coordinate with the Tim Holtz Halloween & Fall stamp sets.

I’ve got three different card designs to show you, each with unique, creative background techniques that really make the stamps and dies shine.

Come join me for a dose of crafty inspiration and see how easy (and fun!) it is to create amazing Halloween backgrounds!

Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you content. Thank you all for your support! 

Video Tutorial

Halloween Cards with Tim Holtz Stamps

Simon Says Stamp & Tim Holtz products featured:

  • Tim Holtz Pumpkinhead Bundle
  • Tim Hltz Halloween Doodles Bundle
  • Tim Holtz Unraveled Stamp Set
  • Tim Holtz Fright Night Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp Gothic Halloween Background
  • Simon Says Stamp Gingham Background
  • Simon Says Stamp Modern Teardrops Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp A2 Arches Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp Nested Tags Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp Woden Planks Embossing Folder
  • Tim Holtz Moon Masks
  • More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

Olo Markers Used

Cool Grays: CG 1, 3, 5

Blue Violets: BV 4.5, 4.7

Orange: O 2.5, 2.7, 7.3, 7.7

Orange/Red: OR 2.5, 2.6, 3.7, 3.8

Yellow Orange: YO 2.3, 2.5, 2.7

Supplies

Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps…
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Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps…
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Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps…
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Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps…
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Tim Holtz MOON MASK Stencils MSK01
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*Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Fright Night…
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Simon Says Cling Stamp GOTHIC…
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Simon Says Cling Stamp GINGHAM…
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PREORDER Simon Says Stamp Modern…
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Simon Says Stamp A2 Arches Wafer Dies…
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CZ Design Nested Tags Wafer Dies…
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Hero Arts Ink Pad INTENS-IFIED BLACK…
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Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black…
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Simon Says Stamp Pigment Ink Pad…
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Tsukineko Stazon COTTON WHITE Ink Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect…
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Tim Holtz Distress Foundry Wax Kit…
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Tim Holtz Distress Foundry Wax Kit 1…
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Spellbinders Large Blending Brushes 2…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb Soft…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb…
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Neenah Cardstock Environment 100 LB…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb Dark…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock 100lb So…
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Neenah Classic Crest Ultra Thick 110…
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Simon Says Stamp 6 Sheets Glitter…
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Simon Says Stamp Vellum Half-Sheets…
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Simon Says Stamp A2 Clear Acetate…
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Dazzling…
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Dazzling…
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May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap
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Simon Says Stamp Reverse Tweezers st0106
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Simon Says Stamp Place and Pierce…
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Simon Says Stamp Place and Score…
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Simon Says Stamp 3D Foam Strips st0153
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect…
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Simon Says Stamp 3D FOAM SQUARES…
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect…
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