Haunted Victorian Mug and Gothic Pumpkin Decor

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Today we are adding a touch of dark elegance to your morning routine with this striking black mug detailed in Victorian haunted house along with the spooky bats and black cat. We also have the our Gothic Pumpkin to elevate your autumn and Halloween atmosphere with this mesmerizing decor with magical tones of purple and black for stashing small treats, trinkets, or seasonal treasures. I have the step-by-step and links down below for you.

2026 October Card, Tag and More Kit

To begin our project we will be using a Large ceramic pumpkin. I created this using Casting Powder and a pumpkin mold. If you are using something different prepare this item with either white gesso or clear gesso and let dry before applying Graphic 45 Rub-on Treanfers.

Next I painted the pumpkin purple let dry and then I came back in with black paint watered it down and brushed on lightly and wiped off with a paper towel. Let it dry. 

After drying I cut out the Boo-tiful rub-on transfers and started to apply them using my finger or the popsicle stick inside the packet. 

I continued rubbing on the transfers in various places.

Here is the finished pumpkin. Be sure to place a sealant over the transfers once you are finished. 

Next we are using a couple of mugs to decorate using the Graphic 45 Boo-tiful Rub-on Transfers we have in the 2026 October Card Kit. 

Before you start, apply isopr0panol alcohol all around the cup where you plan on rubbing on the Graphic 45 transfer images. Cut the rub-on transfer's apart, start placing one down, then rub it with the popsicle stick or you can use your finger.

Here is what mine looked like once I finished rubbing it on.

You can also add other rub-on's on top of one another. 

Here is what the white coffee mug looks like.

Down below I have close-up photo's of the pumpkin and mugs.

For more details on this and all project you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

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Fun & Spooky Interactive Halloween Card Tutorial - Come Craft with Me

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Today, we are brewing up some spooky creativity with three fun, interactive Halloween cards that feature movement, dimension and plenty of charm! From interactive flip folds and shaker windows filled with spooky sprinkles to delightful gatefold reveals, these cards are perfect for sending extra festive Halloween greetings to friends and family. All of this and more using the 2026 October Card, Tag and More Kit from Tres Jolie.

I have the step by step down below for you and as always the video tutorial for you to view. Thanks for joining me. 

2026 October Card, Tag and More Kit

Card 1

To create the shaker I used the frame and the witch from the ephemera packet and then I used the background cut from the cut a-part Post Card sheet from the pattern paper pack. I cut acetate and glued behind the frame, added some then foam tape and shaker bits from my stash. 

I used a regular A2 card covered the front using the pattern paper from the Graphic 45 paper pack. I adhered the shaker to front of the card and then added the embellishments around the card from the ephemera packet. 

Here is the finished card. I really love how this turned out. Using the various colors of shaker bits added a nice contrast of color. 

Card 2

For this fun pullout popup card -
Cut 1 pc of cardstock at 6 1/4 x 4; Score at 2 3/4 inches

Cut 1 pc of cardstock at 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches; With the cardstock payer at 7 1/2 inches  Score at 3 1/8 inches; Turn to the 5 1/2 inch side, Score at 3/8 & 1/2 on both ends. 

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Now you can paper the front of your cards.

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Next cut a piece of cardstock 2x2 and Score at 3/8 inches on both ends.

Next on one side where we just scored 3/8 inch place some glue on that small flap. 

Adhere the small flap with the straight edge to the fold of the small card that will fit inside the larger piece. ******************For More Details View Video Tutorial**************

Now you have the the other small flap facing up toward you with the small fold facing away from you, once you add glue to the flap, fold the larger flap above down on top matching up the edge of the large flap and the little mechanism. (View bottom photo)

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Here is the larger flap lining up with the edge of the little mechanism, be sure to burnish down the middle part so the small flap with adhere to the large flap from the inside. 

Here is the finished Card. I added some of the ephemera from the die cut pack and stickers as well. I painted the chipboard ghost with white gesso and then added white paint. I then took some white flock and placed it on top, let dry, inked black memento ink around the edges. I used a black marker or the eyes and mouth and some pink ink to create the little pink cheeks. I used the orange corner stickers as a pull down mechanism.

Card 3

For the last card you will need 3 pieces cut at 4x6 inches. Place one to the side and score the other two pieces at 1 1/2 and 3 do this for two pieces.

Here is what the two pieces should look like.

Next place glue/adhesive on the end flap, not the large once.

Adhere these flaps down on the edge of the piece we placed aside. Down below I am burnishing down the small scored end to the edge of the 4x6 card that was not scored.

You will do this for for both ends. Below is what your card should look like opened. 

Next I did the same steps to this chipboard ghost just like I did the one above on the previous card. For this ghost I placed some glue to back of the ghost on side only, the left side, then I placed it down to the left side flap only. So when you pull the flaps apart the ghost will be pulled to one side 

Here is what the card looks like once it opens up with the flaps extended. 

Here are all the wonderful Fun & Spooky Halloween Cards created using this fun 2026 October Card, Tag and More Kit from Tres Jolie. I hope you enjoyed the cards as much as I enjoyed making them. 

For more details on this and all project you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

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Enchanted Garden Greeting Cards for Tres Jolie using 2026 August Card Kit

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Set your eyes on these beautiful handmade greeting cards using the 2026 August Card, Tag and More Kit from Tres Jolie. These card designs are a vintage-inspired aesthetic featuring soft pastel hues of lavender, pinks, sage green and warm cream colors with rich texture and dimension in each card. Come craft with me and follow my fun tutorial sharing how to layer and accent each card to fit your style. Let's keep Curating Memories together! Enjoy ~Deb

2026 August Card, Tag and More Kit

Card #1

To begin we are going to use the cards that come inside the Card Kit. I went ahead and fussy cut out some of the elements I will be using on the cards. I also cut out the light blue mat and pattern paper mat for the front of the card. 

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This card comes together very easy as we layer our elements on top and add a beautiful large pink flower with a fairy that is fussy cut out of the paper pack from Ciao Bella "The Sound Of Spring".

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Here is the finished card using the sentiment from the Mixed Media Stickers we received inside the Card Kit. I really how the little fairy is tucked inside the flower. 

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Card #2

For card #2 I matted the front of my A2 card using purple cardstock. Then I cut a piece of pattern paper and tore it to place on the front of the card with another piece of pattern paper cut down to fit on top of the card. 

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Below is the pattern paper I cut and matted on the front of the card. 

Next I adhered down the torn piece after I inked it using distress ink.

Next I took one of the Chipboard Dragonflies placed some clear gesso on top let dry for a bit. Came back to add some watercolor on top of it. I just love the lavender look with a hint of pink shimmer on it. 

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Here is the card all finished. I used the lady silhouette and traced around her and my sentiment using a black felt tip sharpie, this is so they would stand out a bit more as they were blending in with the background. I also used the beautiful flowers from the Ciao Bella paper and adhered them around the card including the little rabbit.

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Card #3

For the last card cut one card in half, this will give you two card fronts. I also cut my mats for the front of the card using a yellow cardstock and then a pattern paper. 

You will need one piece of cardstock cut at 9x4 inches, scored at 3 and 6. 

Then fold the score lines as shown below. 

Next cover the back end of the card and also we create a pocket for a gift card. I cut a little notch in the one shown below but my card (green part) was showing so covered it up. You can measure the panels and cover with a pattern paper of your choice. 

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Below you see I cover the notch with a heart I cut out from the Mixed Media Sticker set inside the Card Kit. 

Here is the inside of the little gift holder all finished. I added one of the beautiful butterflies from the Butterfly Pack we received and place a sentiment in the front of the card. 

Here is the finished card front. I also adhered a small butterfly I fussy cut from the paper collection and adhered on top of the larger butterfly image on the paper. 

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial, as we created beautiful handmade cards using the 2026 August Card, Tag and More Kit. We added in the dimensional die-cuts along with the heartwarming sentiments and added a look of Spring with the paper from Ciao Bella "Sounds of Spring". Thanks so much for joining me today.

 For more details on this and all project you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Until next time, keep curating those beautiful memories. ~Deb

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