Halloween projects are always a good excuse to play with color, pattern, and a little bit of whimsy—and this 3D Halloween treat box definitely checks all three boxes! I love that a small paper project like this can feel like more than just packaging. With the right combination of patterned paper, die cutting, and a simple stamped sentiment, the box itself becomes part of the gift. For this project, I used new products from Catherine Pooler Designs, including the Happy Feels B

There’s something about a shaped card that makes a handmade card feel instantly more special. Instead of starting with the usual A2 rectangle, I wanted to let the shape become part of the Halloween design itself. For this project, I reached for the Coffin Folio Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps and built the card around that dramatic silhouette. The result is a spooky Halloween card with plenty of personality, but the design also reminded me of something important: you don’t ne

There’s something especially fun about making a Halloween project that isn’t just a card! This little 3D treat box combines die cutting, pattern paper, and a few creative modifications to turn a collection of dies into something that’s perfect for holding a small Halloween treat. I also love projects like this because they encourage us to look at our dies a little differently. Instead of thinking about a die as having only one specific purpose, we can ask, “What else could I