Cheers to Christmas: A Whimsical Postage Stamp Card 🎄🐻

Create a whimsical A2 Christmas card with the Cheers to the Season stamp set, simple masking, Copic airbrushing, and bold red, green, and blue backgrounds. Learn how to make playful postage-stamp scenes, color coordinating bear images, and add festive sparkle to your handmade holiday cards.

Sometimes the most fun cards begin with looking at your stamps in a new way! For this A2 Christmas card, I created a whimsical postage-stamp design with Waffle Flower’s Postage Die paired with the adorable Cheers to the Season stamp set, simple masking, and my Copic Airbrush System.

The Cheers to the Season stamp set is available from Pajama Crafter Stamps. Although I am no longer on their design team, they are a favored small business that offers whimsical stamps and coordinating products, including fun tools that can double as decor in your craft room. Be sure to check them out, and tell them Kelly sent you!

Finished Card Front

Creating the Postage Collage

The fun postage-style layout for this A2 card was created using the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die. I love how the six connected postage areas create little spaces for each stamped scene while still coming together as one cohesive design. The die is currently listed as pre-order/backordered on Waffle Flower’s website. I am not an affiliate—I’m simply sharing the link for your convenience in case you’d like to check it out for yourself. (waffleflower.com)

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Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die

Creating the Postage Scenes

I stamped the bears throughout the postage openings without worrying about perfect placement. Some peek in from the sides, turn sideways, or extend beyond the edges, giving each little scene its own personality.

Using the same stamp set in several different ways keeps the card playful and cohesive.

Masking and Airbrushing

To protect the stamped bears, I created simple masks with Post-it notes. Then I used my Copic Airbrush System to fill the openings with a bold Christmas palette of vibrant red, green, and blue.

The airbrush made it easy to build saturated backgrounds while keeping the images clean.

Mask your stamped images with Post-it Notes

Copic Airbrush Color Combinations

For the bold backgrounds, I used my Copic Airbrush System and layered a combination of colors rather than relying on a single marker. For the red backgrounds, I used R08, R27 and R46; for the green backgrounds, I used G03, G05 and YG09; and for the blue backgrounds, I combined B02 with fluorescent FB and FBG. Layering two or more colors within each color family gave the backgrounds more depth and variation while still keeping that bright, whimsical Christmas feel. I love how the airbrush allows the colors to blend softly without competing with the stamped images!

Post it note blocks ink overspray & allows for crisp white paper to finalize your coloring of images

❤️ Vibrant Red
💚 Bright Green
💙 Bold Blue

Keeping the Bears Simple

Because the backgrounds are so colorful, I kept all of the bears in the same warm brown color palette. This creates continuity and keeps their coloring from competing with the bold airbrushed backgrounds.

Copic Colors for the Images

To keep the colorful backgrounds as the star of the show, I kept my stamped images fairly simple and consistent. For the bears, I used E31, E33, E35, E37 and E29, creating warm brown tones with deeper shades for contrast and dimension. I also went ahead and took my YR23 marker over the browns on my bears to add some warmth and blend out the layers. For the festive details, I pulled from R27 and R29 for the reds, YG03, YG17, G05 and G07 for the greens, and E49 and 100 for the deepest shadows and details. Keeping the bears within the same color family helped unify all of the little postage-stamp scenes without competing with those vibrant airbrushed backgrounds.

I finished the bears’ noses with 3D GALAXY GLASS for a little extra dimension and shine. I also pulled out my WHITE GEL PEN and added dots for snow on the background. I adds texture, interest and a festive, snowy feel!

Assembling the Card

Once everything was colored, I assembled the layers with my TapeRunner Dry Adhesive. If you wish to purchase from there and receive 10% off everything in your cart, you can use promo code KELLY10 at check out.

Living in Florida means HUMIDITY! ☀️🌴 Whenever possible, I avoid adding extra moisture to my cardstock. A tape runner adhesive provides a clean, strong bond without the wet adhesive that can contribute to warping—especially on cardstock that has already been colored and airbrushed.

Finishing Touches ✨

I added the bold black “Merry Christmas” sentiment across the center, then finished the card with colorful Christmas lights, snowy splatters, sparkle, and shine. I colored the bulbs in coordinating colors and added some Stickles Glitter Glaze for some festive glitz!

Love the lights? They are from my Scrappy Boy Stamps‘ stash and I’m not sure if they’re available on their website any longer. There are plenty of other options to add bling or a festive element. All you have to do is think outside of the box and use what you have already.

I love how the finished design feels like a collection of tiny Christmas snapshots!

Remember, you don’t have to use a stamp exactly as you see it. Turn it sideways. Let it peek into a window. Mask it. Crop it. Airbrush around it. Finding new ways to use the stamps you already have is part of the fun!

I hope this inspires you to grab some Post-it notes, your favorite stamps, and your Copic markers to create something uniquely yours.

I can’t wait to see what you make! ❤️💚💙

Happy crafting!
Kelly | Stamped by Kelly

A Little Hex Appeal + A Whole Lot of Franken-Fine!

Get spooky-cute with the NEWEST Hex Appeal release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! See how I used the August Card Sketch Inspiration to create this Franken-Fine Halloween card, complete with patterned papers, stitched dies, heat embossing, and my Copic color combinations. 💚💜🎃

I’m popping in with a little spooky-cute inspiration featuring the NEWEST release from Scrappy Boy Stamps — HEX APPEAL! 🎃💜💚

Featuring Hex Appeal & Coordinating Products

For this card, I also took inspiration from the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Card Sketch. There’s still a little time to play along, so grab your favorite Scrappy Boy goodies and put your own spin on the sketch!

One of my favorite things about sketches is that they take away that “where do I start?” moment. You already have the bones of the design—you just get to make it yours!

My Take on the Sketch

I stayed fairly close to the original layout, using two contrasting patterned papers for the background and bold black cardstock to recreate the strong horizontal and vertical elements.

Of course, the star had to be this adorable little Frankenstein! 💚

I placed him inside an Oval Stitched Nesting Die and gave the background a soft purple blend using my airbrush attachment from Copic to help him pop without competing with the image. A few white splatters and sparkly accents finished off the background.

And how could I resist…

“You’re Franken-Fine!” 😂

Close up to see white gel pen accents

Copic Coloring

I colored my little guy with Copic markers, using bright yellow-greens for that classic Frankenstein look and deep violets and cool grays to coordinate with the Hex Appeal patterned paper.

Copic Color Combinations:

💚 Skin: YG01 • YG03 • YG05 • YG07
💜 Purple: V12 • V15 • V17
🖤 Black/Gray: C3 • C5 • C7 • C9
🤍 Skull: C0 • C1 • C3

Feel free to substitute your favorite combinations—the fun is making these characters completely your own!

Scrappy Boy Supplies

🎃 HEX APPEAL STAMPS & OUTLINE DIES
👻 HEX APPEAL 6×9 PAPER PACK
✂️ OVAL STITCHED NESTING DIES
✂️ RECTANGLE STITCHED NESTING DIES

The Hex Appeal 6×9 Paper Pack made this sketch especially fun. Mixing the green bats with the purple argyle gave me plenty of pattern and color while still allowing my stamped image to remain the focal point.

For the sentiment, I heat embossed “You’re Franken-Fine!” in white on black cardstock. The crisp white embossing against the bold black gives the sentiment plenty of contrast and ties in perfectly with the black elements from the sketch. 🖤

My Go-To Dry Adhesive ✂️

With all these fun layers, I reach for my TapeRunner dry adhesive! It makes lining up and layering cardstock quick and easy, while helping keep my panels smooth and warp-free—especially when working with multiple layers.

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Come Play Along!

Remember, a card sketch is meant to inspire you—not limit you. Change the shapes, flip the design, rotate it, add another layer or simplify it. There’s no wrong way to interpret it!

You still have a little time to join the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Sketch Inspiration, so get those stamps, dies and papers out and PLAY!

When you share your creation on social media, be sure to use:

#scrappyboysketchaug

I can’t wait to see what you create!

Happy Crafting!
Kelly
Stamped By Kelly

Beyond Christmas: Copic Airbrushing + One Stamp, So Many Celebrations!

Stretch your Christmas stamps beyond the holidays! See how simple color changes turn one festive stamp set into handmade cards for any celebration.

I have a new technique obsession to share today!

Example of what I used to create airbrushed backgrounds

I’ve been experimenting with my Copic markers and an air compressor attachment, and I LOVE the soft, blended backgrounds I can create. Even better? This technique is easy to customize simply by changing your colors.

That got me thinking about the adorable new MERRY MEOWMAS stamp set from the Pajama Crafter Stamps August Release.

Yes, it’s designed for Christmas—but who says it has to stay there?

🐱 Same Stamp. Different Celebration.

For one card, I embraced Christmas with festive reds and greens.

❤️ 💚 🤍 CHRISTMAS

Then I took the same MERRY MEOWMAS image, changed my Copic colors and added a few elements from my stash to create a Hanukkah-inspired card.

💙 🤍 💛 HANUKKAH

The air compressor attachment made it easy to coordinate each background with my Copic coloring. I simply sprayed light layers of color and gradually built the intensity until I was happy with the result.

No complicated blending—just spray, layer and have fun!

💙 Why This Project Is Personal

We are a blended family. My husband’s children from his first marriage were raised Jewish by their mom while also celebrating Christmas with us. Today, they have families of their own who continue to recognize both traditions.

That makes creating for different celebrations especially meaningful to me.

It also reminds me that our stamps don’t have to be limited by the holiday printed on the package!

❤️ 🖤 💚 KWANZAA

❤️ 🩷 🤍 VALENTINE’S DAY

🧡 🤎 💛 THANKSGIVING

🖤 🤍 💛 NEW YEAR’S

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 BIRTHDAYS

Change the colors. Add something from your stash. Change the sentiment.

Make it YOUR celebration!

🎨 Try It Yourself!

Grab a stamp that was designed for one specific holiday and ask yourself:

“What ELSE could this become?”

For me, MERRY MEOWMAS went from Christmas kitties to a completely different celebration with little more than Copic color choices, some airbrushing and a few creative additions.

That’s exactly the kind of crafting I love—using what we have in unexpected ways!

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One stamp. New colors. A little airbrush magic. So many reasons to celebrate! 🐱🎨💨

Happy crafting!

Kelly | Stamped by Kelly

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A Spoonful of Sweetness | Two Looks from One Scrappy Boy Stamps Collection

There is something I absolutely love about taking the same stamp collection and seeing just how different I can make it look simply by changing the colors, papers and card design. My latest projects featuring A Spoonful of Sweetness from Scrappy Boy Stamps were the perfect opportunity to do exactly that!

For these two cards, I went in completely different directions while keeping those adorable characters front and center.

Soft Blues, Toile & Shaker Windows

For the first card, I chose a soft blue and white palette with beautiful toile-style floral patterned paper.

I created a grid-style background with several sections transformed into shaker windows. The soft neutral shaker areas help break up the floral pattern while adding movement and just a little sparkle.

The sweet carousel character became the focal point, colored in coordinating blues, purples and warm golden tones. I added the “You Are A Spoonful of Sugar” sentiment on its own blue panel so it could overlap the grid and become part of the overall design.

The result is soft, feminine and a little bit vintage.

Rosy Vintage Florals

Then I completely changed directions!

For my second card, I pulled out warm vintage floral paper and paired it with black cardstock for much stronger contrast.

Instead of creating one large focal image, I divided the characters into individual stitched panels and layered them together over the floral background. Soft peach and rosy inked backgrounds tie the separate pieces together while allowing each character to have its own little moment.

And that penguin! 🐧

I couldn’t resist making him a prominent part of the design with the sentiment divided between the layered panels:

You Are A Spoonful of Sugar

A few sparkly embellishments, dimensional layers and white gel pen accents finished everything off.

Same Collection — Completely Different Personalities

This is one of my favorite things about stamping. Your patterned paper and color choices can completely change the personality of an image.

The first card feels soft, blue, elegant and whimsical, while the second feels warm, rosy, vintage and playful—but both began with the same adorable Scrappy Boy Stamps collection.

Products Featured

  • A Spoonful of Sweetness Stamp & Dies
  • Sweet Stroll Carousel Background Stamp
  • Scrappy Boy Stamps patterned papers
  • Stitched and layering dies
  • Shaker embellishments
  • Alcohol markers
  • White gel pen
  • Dimensional adhesive

You can find Scrappy Boy Stamps products directly at ScrappyBoy.com and through Scrapbook.com.

I would love to know which version you prefer: the soft blue toile shaker card or the rosy vintage floral card?

Happy crafting!

Kelly
Stamped by Kelly

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Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box 2026: Five Card Projects & a Whole Lot of Nostalgia!

Get ready for the Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box 2026! I’m sharing five nostalgia-inspired card projects featuring goodies from this year’s boxes, along with a few creative twists from my Scrappy Boy stash. The Mystery Box Event runs August 13–17, while supplies last—and these limited-edition goodies won’t be around forever!

There is something extra fun about a mystery box—especially when you know it is packed with exclusive crafty goodies! The Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box Event is coming August 13–17, 2026, while supplies last, and I had the opportunity to create five projects inspired by some of the products you may find inside.

Before we jump into the projects, here are the important Mystery Box details:

🎁 Mystery Box A

$95, including shipping
Includes 3 limited-edition 6×8 stamp sets with coordinating outline dies, plus extra goodies. The stamps and dies alone have a stated retail value of $156.

🎁 Mystery Box B

$95, including shipping
Includes 7 limited-edition card/album die sets, plus extra goodies. The dies alone have a stated retail value of $150.

Each box contains approximately $225 in retail value, and if you purchase both Box A and Box B, you will not receive duplicate products between the two boxes.

These are FINAL SALE and available only while supplies last, so August 13 is definitely a date to put on your crafty calendar!

Shop Scrappy Boy Stamps⁠

A Creative Note: My projects feature products from the Mystery Boxes, but I mixed in some dies, papers and supplies from my personal Scrappy Boy Stamps stash. That’s part of the fun—seeing how these new goodies can work with products you may already own!

🐶 Project #1: The Cutest Toy

“THE CUTEST TOY / A TRUE LIMITED EDITION” CARD

This one immediately took me back to childhood! I created a fun retro toy-inspired card with the adorable tiny-armed pup front and center.

And there is an important detail about this project: the toy-inspired frame is NOT a special die included in the Mystery Box. I created that look by combining simple geometric dies from my existing stash.

I love finding unexpected ways to stretch basic dies and turn them into something completely different. The bold red, white and black palette gives this card that classic toy-box feel, while the sentiments “The Cutest Toy” and “A True Limited Edition” couldn’t be more perfect for a Mystery Box project.

Copic Color Combos

Dog – C3 & C5 Airbrushed on white

You can achieve the same look ink blending with gray pigment ink or stamping on solid gray paper with black ink. I made this card with scraps. These circle knobs can be found on the following products:

Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Stitched Nested Rectangle Dies

Red Striped Paper – Love The Mouse 4×9 Paper Pack

Quick & Easy – No Color
Made with simple geometric shapes

🦖 Project #2: Big Hugs From a Tiny-Armed Friend

Dinosaur Birthday Card

How could I resist this little guy?

This project became a bright, cheerful birthday card filled with rainbow stripes, colorful dots and one very happy green dinosaur. I layered different shapes and patterns to give the card lots of movement without taking attention away from the image. I used my new favorite die from my stash called Tri-Fold Card Die w/ stitched layers.

“Big Hugs From A Tiny-Armed Friend” makes me smile every time, and I paired it with “Birthday Adventures Await” to make this one ready for a celebration.

Copic Colors

Dinosaur – light green – YG01, YG03, YG05

Dinosaur – medium green – YG06, YG09

Deep green shadows – G07, G17, G28

Belly/highlights -YG21, YG23

Mouth – R20, R22

Teeth – C0, C1

Grounding/deep shadows – C3, C5

🥔 Project #3: Perfectly Put Together

Sweet Potato Card

This might be one of my favorites simply because it is so wonderfully silly!

I turned my card into a playful “Sweet Potatoes” design featuring a familiar pair of spud-inspired friends. The bold letters, glitter, hearts, polka dots and layered elements make this card feel like pure childhood fun.

The “Perfectly Put Together” sentiment was the finishing touch.

This is also a great example of why I love Mystery Box events. The new products can be the starting point, but you can pull out your existing Scrappy Boy supplies and completely run with an idea.

Copic Colors

Potato bodies – Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Warm brown shading – E31, E33, E35

Pink/red features -R20, R22, R24

Orange details – YR04, YR07

Purple details – V12, V15, V17

Blue details – B21, B24, B26

Black/gray details -C5, C7, C9

White highlights – C0, C1

Other Scrappy Boy Products:

🚀 Project #4: To Infinity…And Then Some

Space Ranger Card

We’re heading to infinity—and then some!

For this project, I went with a dramatic black space background so the green, purple and white coloring of my space ranger would really pop. The stars, splatters and circular galaxy-inspired sentiment element give the card plenty of dimension while keeping the character as the focal point.

This one is another fun nod to childhood memories without needing the entire card to be literal. I used the stitched nested rectangles and the stitched scalloped nested A2 card dies.

Copic Colors

Suit whites – C0, C1, C3

Green accents – YG03, YG06, YG09

Purple accents – V04, V06, V09

Skin – E000, E00, E11, E21

Hair/brows – E23, E25, E27

Blue accents – B23, B26, B28

Shadows – C3, C5

🌸 Project #5: Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After Door Card

My final project takes the Mystery Box inspiration in a completely different direction.

Instead of a character-focused design, I created a whimsical door card filled with soft pastels, flowers and a little bit of magic. The pink and purple door details contrast beautifully against the soft background, while the dimensional flowers add a sweet, playful finish. Flowers are from the Sweet Rabbit Back Pack Add On Die Set.

And, of course, “Happily Ever After” seemed like exactly the right sentiment.

Copic Colors

Purple door details – V01, V04, V06

Blue flower – B21, B23, B26

Pink flower – RV10, RV13, RV14

Small flowers – RV04, YR04, B04

Yellow centers – Y13, Y15, Y17

Gray structure – C0, C2, C4, C5

Soft shadows – C0, BV20

📦 Ready for the Mystery?

Mystery Box A Graphic

Mystery Box B Graphic

The Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box Event runs August 13–17, 2026, while supplies last. With only a limited quantity available, I would not count on these boxes lasting through the entire event.

Remember:

  • Box A: 3 limited-edition 6×8 stamp sets + coordinating outline dies + extra goodies
  • Box B: 7 limited-edition card/album dies + extra goodies
  • $95 per box, shipping included
  • Approximately $225 retail value in each box
  • Purchase A + B and there are no duplicates between the boxes
  • Final sale — no returns or exchanges
  • Mystery Boxes may also contain previously released products, colored die cuts, papers, show-exclusive products and kits.
“PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING”

I will be sharing more detailed looks at these five projects, including the Scrappy Boy products I mixed in from my stash, but because these Mystery Boxes are available for such a short time, I wanted to share all five projects together first.

If these projects have you wondering what might be hiding inside those boxes…well, that’s exactly what makes a Mystery Box so much fun! 💗

🛍️ Mystery Box Event

August 13–17, 2026 • While Supplies Last

Shop the Scrappy Boy Stamps website⁠

Happy crafting!

Kelly
StampedbyKelly

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From One Pair of Glasses to Two Music Icons 🎶👓

One pair of glasses, two iconic music-inspired cards! 🎶👓 See how I stretched the Scrappy Boy Stamps Silly Creature Backpack Add-On Dies to create playful nods to John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne while mixing and matching some of my favorite dies.

Sometimes my favorite cards start when I stop looking at a die for what it is supposed to be and start wondering, “What else could this become?”

That is exactly what happened with the Silly Creature Backpack Add-On Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps. Those oversized glasses immediately got my attention—and before long, I was using them to create two completely different cards inspired by iconic musicians.

🎶 IMAGINE…

For my first card, those big round glasses immediately made me think of John Lennon.

I combined dies from several of my favorite Scrappy Boy Stamps sets to build the scene, including the Stitched Scene Building Dies. The oversized black glasses became the focal point, while the colorful background, clouds, sunshine and musical notes helped bring my little tribute to Imagine together.

Of course, I had to add plenty of white gel pen details. Those tiny highlights and stitched accents really make black die cuts pop!

🦇 From Lennon to the Prince of Darkness

Then I started looking at those same glasses again…and went in a completely different direction!

This time they became the foundation for my playful Ozzy Osbourne-inspired “Prince of Dorkness” card. 😂🦇

I combined the glasses with additional Scrappy Boy dies, added those unmistakable blue lenses, bats, wings and lots of white gel pen detailing. The result is definitely silly, a little spooky, and exactly the kind of unexpected card I love making.

👓 One Die—Completely Different Looks

This is one of my favorite things about die cutting: you don’t have to use a die exactly as it was intended.

The glasses may have started as an accessory in the Silly Creature Backpack Add-On Die Set, but with a little imagination they became:

🎵 John Lennon’s signature round glasses
🦇 Ozzy-inspired violet / blue shades
✂️ A starting point for combining pieces from completely different Scrappy Boy sets

Scrappy Boy Alphabet Dies

Marquee Sign (smaller alphabet)

Wings & Sun Dieset

And now I’m wondering…which music icon should I try next? Can you see my next music inspired card??? 🤔🎸

You can find the Silly Creature Backpack Add-On and lots of other dies perfect for mixing, matching and stretching your stash at Scrappy Boy Stamps⁠.

Thanks for stopping by StampedbyKelly! I hope this inspires you to pull out some of your own dies and look at those little pieces in a completely different way.

Happy crafting! ❤️ Kelly

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From Shells to Flowers

Who says seashells have to stay at the beach? In today’s card, I’m transforming shell images into beautiful flowers with a fun, unexpected twist using the SHARK-UTERIE stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps! Stop by for step-by-step details, close-up photos, and a creative technique that will have you looking at your stamps in a whole new way.

Sometimes the smallest stamp in a set becomes the biggest surprise!

When I was first designing this SHARKuterie Board stamp set from the July Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Release, I added this cute little shell, which is perfect for beach scenes. But after playing around with it, I discovered that stamping three shells together created the sweetest little flowers!

I loved this concept so much that I designed two completely different cards using the same shell flowers—proving that a single stamp can inspire so many creative possibilities.

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Rather than sharing all the details here, I invite you to visit the Pajama Crafter Stamps Blog, where I post all the fun details! You’ll find:

If you’re looking for inspiration to stretch your stamps and think outside the box, I hope you’ll stop by and check it out!

👉 Read my August 1 featured post on the Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Blog here: https://pjcrafterstamps.com/

Thanks so much for visiting, and as always…

Happy Crafting! 💜

Kelly

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Sweet Stroll Carousel Card and Copic Color Combinations

A pastel sunset, sparkling details, and a whimsical carousel take center stage in today’s card featuring the Sweet Stroll Carousel 6×6 Background Stamp from Scrappy Boy Stamps. See the Copic combinations and close-up project photos. All put together with my favorite dry adhesive from TapeRunner.com.

Sweet Stroll Carousel featuring the newest release from Scrappy Boy Stamps.

There is something magical about a beautifully decorated carousel! For today’s card, I colored the Sweet Stroll Carousel 6×6 Background Stamps from Scrappy Boy Stamps using soft pastels, a glowing sunset sky, and plenty of sparkling details.

This detailed background stamp creates a complete scene all by itself, making it perfect for a full card front. You can also pair it with character images from the coordinating A Spoon Full of Sweetness stamp set to add even more personality to your project.

A closer look at the pastel carousel, sunset sky, and sparkling accents

Coloring the Carousel Card Front

I used Copic markers to create a soft, storybook-inspired color palette.

COPIC MARKER COMBOS USED:

Sunset sky—soft yellow glow

Y0000, Y000, Y00

Sunset sky—peach and pink

YR000, R00, R20

Sunset sky—lavender and blue

BV0000, BV000, B000

Carousel roof—pink sections

R81, R83, R85

Carousel roof—purple sections

V01, V04, V06

Carousel roof—blue sections

B21, B23, B24

Gold trim and decorative details

Y11, Y15, Y17, YR23

White carousel horses

C0, C1, C3

Horse manes, saddles, and decorations

Coordinating pink, purple, blue, and yellow combinations

Carousel poles

Y15, Y17, YR23

Carousel platform

C1, C3, C5

Ground and cast shadows

BV20, BV23, C1

White highlights

White gel pen or opaque white paint

Sparkle accents

Glitter glue, shimmer pen, or Stickles

Full card on angle showing the dimension, shimmer, and finishing details

Finishing Details

Once the coloring was complete, I added white highlights and touches of sparkle throughout the carousel. These small details help define the decorative trim and bring the lights and embellishments to life.

I layered the completed panel onto coordinating cardstock using TapeRunner, my favorite DRY adhesive, to frame the scene while allowing the detailed coloring to remain the focal point. USE CODE KELLY10 for 10% OFF everything in your cart!

The Sweet Stroll Carousel 6×6 Background Stamp is beautiful enough to stand alone, but adding a character from A Spoon Full of Sweetness gives you another way to personalize the scene. You can change the colors, characters, and sentiment to create cards for birthdays, celebrations, friendship, or anyone who appreciates a little carousel magic.

Shop the Stamp

You can find the Sweet Stroll Carousel 6×6 Background Stamp here:

👉🏻 https://scrappyboy.com/products/sweet-stroll-carousel-6×6-background-stamp

Are you a colorist, handmade card maker, or Scrappy Boy Stamps fan? Please like, follow, and share, and let me know in the comments what colors you would choose for your carousel horses!

Happy coloring and crafting! 🎠✨

Thanks for stopping by.

Kelly

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🚀 Create an Interactive Card That’s Out of This World!

Create an interactive space-themed rocking card with easy Copic coloring and a 360° spinning sentiment using the new SpinCycle Micro Rotators. Put together with a combination of my favorite wet and dry adhesives. Perfect for making someone smile!

One of my favorite things about cardmaking is combining Copic coloring with interactive elements. There’s just something magical about handing someone a card that actually moves. It immediately brings a smile to their face!

For today’s project, I reached for the adorable Such an Asteroid stamp set and created a rocking card that features not one—but two interactive elements!

The entire card gently rocks back and forth, while the sentiment spins a full 360 degrees.

Color First…Then Build Your Scene

Before I even think about assembling my card, I always start with the coloring.

These sweet astronauts from Such An Asteroid stamp set were an absolute joy to color with Copics. I kept the spacesuits bright and clean using cool grays and added pops of vibrant reds and blues to coordinate with the rocket. For the night sky, I blended rich blues into a soft glow behind the astronauts before splattering white paint to create the stars.

One of my favorite things about space-themed cards is that there’s no right or wrong. You can create colorful galaxies, glowing planets, or simply let your imagination take over.

Interactive Cards Don’t Have to Be Complicated

If you’ve never made a rocking card before, don’t let it intimidate you.

In fact, you probably already have everything you need!

Look through your craft room for:

  • Circle dies
  • A circle cutter
  • Bowls or plates to trace
  • Or simply fold your cardstock in half and cut a half-circle, just like we all learned in kindergarten.

Sometimes the simplest supplies create the most memorable cards.

Add Even More Movement

Want to take your interactive cards to the next level?

The new SpinCycle Micro Rotators from Pajama Crafter Stamps make it incredibly easy to add spinning elements to your projects.

I used one behind my sentiment so it spins a full 360°, but that’s only the beginning!

Imagine adding them to:

  • planets
  • stars
  • balloons
  • flowers
  • steering wheels
  • snowflakes
  • pinwheels
  • ornaments
  • little critters
  • anything you want to twirl!

You can even add multiple SpinCycle Micro Rotators to a single card to create several independently spinning elements. The possibilities are almost endless, and they add such a fun surprise for the recipient.

Copic Color Combinations

I always enjoy sharing the colors I use in case you’d like to recreate the look or adapt it to your own project.

Products Used

Final Thoughts

Interactive cards may look impressive, but they’re surprisingly easy to create—and they’re always the cards people remember.

Whether you use supplies already in your craft room or decide to try the new SpinCycle Micro Rotators, I hope this project inspires you to add a little movement to your next handmade card.

After all, handmade cards should be just as fun to play with as they are to create! To let me know you like what I post, please follow me on social media @stampedbykelly and subscribe to my Youtube channel. I am hoping if I get enough subscribers and interest, I hope to be encouraged to start my YouTube channel journey.

Happy Crafting!

Kelly

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