Jack Skellington Inspired Striped Pull-Top Gift Card Holder – A Nightmare Before Christmas Classic!

This Chick Loves Paper
Sep 24, 2024
5 min read

Striped Christmas stocking cardholder with "The Nightmare Before Christmas" motif, displaying Starbucks and Teens Choice gift cards on wood surface. — From Halloween Town to Holiday Magic! This pull-top gift card holder proves Jack’s got holiday spirit—with flair to spare!

If Jack Loved Christmas… This Would Be His Stocking!

Some say Halloween ends on October 31st… but in my craft room, Jack Skellington is forever. And if he were picking out a stocking for the holidays? You better believe it would be striped, spooky, and packed with handmade flair.

This Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired pull-top gift card holder mixes creepy-cute elegance with holiday charm. With rich black florals, bold red accents, and Jack’s unmistakable grin, this stocking turns a simple gift card into something unforgettable.

Best part? It’s easy to customize—and so fun to make!

Let’s turn cardstock and SVGs into holiday magic… the Jack Skellington way.

🎄 Jack Skellington Inspired Striped Pull-Top Gift Card Holder Materials

This version brings the drama with a mix of gothic texture and Christmas charm. Here’s what you’ll need:

Patterned paper collage with stripes, stars, dots, and potion book designs. Colors include black, orange, green, and purple. No text. — The paper that started it all! Stampin’ Up!’s Halloween Spells DSP bringing that haunted holiday punch.

✂️ Cardstock & Cuts:

• Stampin’ Up! Halloween Spells DSP – Striped stocking front

• Basic Black Cardstock – Stocking back, poinsettias, holly leaves

• Real Red Cardstock – Toe, heel, embellishments

• White Daisy Cardstock (CTMH or Stampin’ Up! White Willow) – Deckled circle mat

• Garden Green Cardstock – Holly accents

A series of concentric circles in varying shades of gray create a ripple effect on a light background, conveying a sense of calm and depth. — The unsung heroes of this project! Deckled Circle Dies = crisp cuts, spooky flair

⚙️ Tools & Embellishments:

• Deckled Circle Dies – For centerpiece, toe & heel details

• White Gel Pen – Faux stitching

• Clear Shimmer Brush (CTMH) – Adds frosty shimmer

• Jack Skellington Print & Cut SVG – Center embellishment

• Cherry Cobbler Adhesive-Backed Berries – Holly detail

⚙️ Need the Pull-Top Stocking Construction First?

Paper crafting steps for a stocking: blue and black paper pieces on a grid, tools laid out, and final stocking with a gift card inside.

This blog focuses on decorating your stocking. If you still need to assemble the interactive pull-tab base, head over to my full construction tutorial:

👉 Click here for the step-by-step pull-top stocking base instructions!

Pull Top Assembly

Once your base is built and your pull tab is gliding like a dream, come back here to bring Jack to life!

✂️ Jack Skellington Striped Stocking Assembly

From Halloween Town… to Holiday Cheer!

Black and white striped stocking with red stitched patches on toe and heel against a grid background, with a hole at the top. — Laying the groundwork for greatness—black, white, and bold stripes ready for BOOM-level layering.

1️⃣ . Build the Stocking Base

• Cut the stocking front from striped Halloween Spells DSP

• Cut the stocking back from Basic Black Cardstock

• Adhere the front and back together, leaving the top open for the pull mechanism

2️⃣ Add Toe & Heel Details

• Cut the toe and heel from Real Red Cardstock

• Adhere to the front of the stocking

• Add faux stitching with a white gel pen for that stitched-up, handmade look

Jack’s close-up moment! That SVG + deckled mat combo? Total nightmare-before-Christmas perfection.

3️⃣ Make the Centerpiece – Jack in the Spotlight

• Die cut a Deckled Circle from Real Red & a slightly smaller one in White Daisy Cardstock

• Ink the edges of the Real Red Cardstock with the Real Red Classic

Stampin' Ink Pad using a sponge dauber

• Adhere your Jack Skellington SVG to the center

• Optional: Use foam tape behind the circle to give it extra pop

4️⃣ Add Poinsettias & Holly

Die-cut poinsettias from Basic Black Cardstock
Cut holly leaves from Garden Green Cardstock
Ink the edges with coordinating ink or Stampin’ Blends for added depth
Layer your florals with foam tape and finish with Cherry Cobbler Adhesive-Backed Berries

Black and white striped Christmas stocking with red accents, featuring a character riding a dog. Text reads "The Nightmare Before Christmas." — The title that ties it all together—cut on Cricut, glued with flair, and fit for the Pumpkin King himself!

5️⃣ Final Touches – Sparkle It Up & Add Jack’s Title!

Let’s bring this spooky stocking to life with the perfect final details:

• Add your custom title.

I designed and cut “The Nightmare Before Christmas” title using my Cricut. After layering your poinsettias and holly, glue the title directly onto the cuff. It should sit prominently above the SVG centerpiece to tie the whole theme together.

• Brush on shimmer.

Use a Clear Shimmer Brush to add sparkle to your poinsettias, holly leaves, or even Jack’s face! It gives the stocking that frosty, festive glow, without losing that bold Halloween Town edge.

• Check your visual triangle.

Between the title, the florals, and the centerpiece, you’ve got drama, balance, and Disney magic in all the right places!

Striped stocking with "The Nightmare Before Christmas" design, adorned with a red poinsettia. Includes Starbucks and Teens Choice gift cards. — This stocking is serving spooky-chic realness—Jack-approved and Santa-ready!

✨ Where Spooky Meets Sparkle… This Stocking Is DONE! ✨

This striped Jack Skellington stocking blends Halloween Town with holiday magic in the best way possible. Whether you’re making it for a Disney-obsessed bestie or just want to turn up the wow factor on your gift card presentation, this design is bold, festive, and so much fun to create.

Handmade gifts should feel this magical!

Creep Around Some More Holiday Magic!

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If you thought these stockings were magical, just wait until you see what else I’ve been crafting!

👀 Ever seen a Nightmare Before Christmas scrapbook layout?

📜 What about a Disney park trip memory book?

🎭 Or maybe a Mickey & Friends-themed card set?

Click below to dive into a whirlwind of Disney-inspired creations—you might just find your next project idea! 🎨✨

Let’s See Your Spooky Creations!

Show Off Your Handmade Jack Stockings Below!

Did you recreate Jack’s stocking with your twist?

Add bats? Go glitter wild? Hand-draw your SVG?

Upload your project to the Members Gallery and share your spook-tacular version!

Whether you followed this tutorial to the letter or added your own flair, your creativity inspires others to craft with confidence.

So show it off, ghoulfriend!

Share Your Creations!

Final Twist of Holiday Magic

Polka dot and striped holiday stockings with cartoon faces, featuring text "The Nightmare Before Christmas", snowy background. Gift cards displayed.

This striped Jack Skellington pull-top gift card holder proves that even the Pumpkin King knows how to bring the Christmas cheer. From stitched details to eerie poinsettias and just the right shimmer, every piece was crafted to transform a simple gift into something unforgettable.

Whether it’s tucked into a stocking or handed over with spooky flair, this creation brings holiday magic the Jack way: bold, dramatic, and full of handmade heart.

Happy crafting—one stripe at a time!

April – This Chick Loves Paper

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Make a Jack Skellington striped pull-top gift card holder using cardstock, SVGs, and spooky-festive embellishments! This Disney inspired holiday craft is packed with Nightmare Before Christmas charm—brought to you by This Chick Loves Paper!