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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🌙 One Small Step for Creativity | Celebrating National Moon Day

In celebration of Apollo 11 and National Moon Day, this card captures the wonder of humanity’s first steps on the Moon. Featuring the Moon Landing Stamp & Coordinating Outline Dies paired with the bold American Flag Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps, this design pays tribute to the courage, innovation, and patriotism of one of history’s greatest achievements. With Copic coloring, held together by TapeRunner.com tape runners and a touch of sparkle, it’s a heartfelt reminder to always reach for the stars.

Apollo 11 Inspired Card featuring. Scrappy Boy Stamps

Today we’re celebrating National Moon Day, which commemorates the historic Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. What better way to honor that incredible achievement than with a handmade card inspired by one of history’s greatest adventures?

For this patriotic design, I paired the adorable Moon Landing Stamp & Outline Dies with the absolutely stunning American Flag Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps. The bold flag creates the perfect backdrop for our little astronaut, while the Apollo 11 emblem adds a fun nod to the mission that inspired generations to dream big.

Easy & No Mess Dry Adhesive TAPERUNNER

To give the flag rich, vibrant color, I airbrushed the die cuts with my Copic Airbrush System using:

  • R46 for the red stripes
  • B29 for the blue field
  • C2 lightly airbrushed over the white stripes to create soft dimension without losing the crisp patriotic look

The astronaut was colored with Copics using:

Copic Colors

Skin

  • E04
  • E11
  • E13
  • E00
  • E000
  • R20

Spacesuit

  • C2
  • C4
  • C7
  • Copic Opaque White for highlights

To finish everything off, I added a touch of Stickles from my stash to the Apollo 11 patch for just the right amount of sparkle—because even space deserves a little shimmer!

I love how this card combines patriotism, history, and a sweet whimsical character into one clean design. Sometimes all it takes is one small stamp set to inspire a giant leap in creativity!

Scrappy Boy Products Used

  • 🌙 Moon Landing Stamp & Outline Dies
  • 🇺🇸 American Flag Die Set

Both are available at:

Dry Adhesive of Choice Used

Happy National Moon Day, friends! I hope this project inspires you to reach for the stars and create something out of this world! 🚀✨

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Interactive Card Inspiration with Scrappy Boy Stamps

Create beautiful interactive handmade cards with Scrappy Boy Stamps! Featuring a Waterfall Gift Card Holder, Spinning Umbrella Card, and Fairy Tale silhouette card with product links and inspiration.

If you love interactive cards, fun folds, and storytelling through paper crafting, today’s projects are for you! I’m sharing three handmade cards featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps—including a Waterfall Gift Card Holder, a whimsical Spinning Umbrella Card, and a romantic Fairy Tale silhouette card.

These projects are perfect for birthdays, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, or simply making someone smile with a handmade creation.

Featured Projects

💛 Project 1 – Waterfall Gift Card Holder

An interactive gift card holder with multiple waterfall panels that reveal beautiful patterned papers and a hidden gift card.

Products Used

☔ Project 2 – Spinning Umbrella Card

This A2 card features a fun spinning umbrella that brings the scene to life with just a gentle touch!

Products Used

💍 Project 3 – Fairy Tale Romance

A dreamy silhouette card celebrating happily ever after with layered dies and vibrant ink blending.

Products Used

I hope these projects inspire you to add a little movement, creativity, and storytelling to your next handmade card!

🛍️ Visit www.ScrappyBoy.com for these products and so much more inspiration.

I’d love to connect with you! Follow me on all my social channels @StampedByKelly for more cardmaking ideas, tutorials, and crafty inspiration.

Happy Crafting! ❤️

Summer Week with Pajama Crafter Stamps

Set sail for Summer Week with Pajama Crafter Stamps! This cheerful square card features the adorable Kraken Good Day stamp set paired with layered ocean waves created using the Stitched Scalloped Border Dies, a textured Circle Peek-a-Boo Die, and a sentiment cut with the Banner Die Set. See how I combined scene building, Copic coloring, and dimensional die cutting to create a bright beach-inspired card that’s perfect for celebrating all the fun of summer! 🐙🌊☀️

Set Sail for Summer with the Kraken Good Day Stamp Set

When I think of summer, I immediately picture sunny skies, sparkling water, and fun adventures on the ocean. My featured card layout is versatile enough to be a backdrop for so many different beach scenes. I hope you use these ideas as a springboard to create your own!

For my Pajama Crafter Stamps Summer Week project, I created a bright, beach-inspired square card featuring the adorable pirate octopus from the Kraken Good Day Stamp Set. It’s a playful reminder that summer is all about making waves, exploring new adventures, and having fun!

One of my favorite things about themed weeks is seeing how every designer interprets the same challenge in completely different ways. While some may create camping scenes or floral gardens, I decided to head straight to the beach with layered ocean waves and a cute little kraken pirate ready to sail into summer.

Creating the Background

The background is where this card really comes to life.

I began by die cutting multiple wave sections using the Stitched Scalloped Border Dies. Each layer was ink blended with shades of aqua, turquoise, and soft blue to create movement and depth. A few darker blue marker dots and plenty of white gel pen to create splatter to help give the look of sparkling ocean spray.

To ground the scene, I created sandy shoreline layers using warm kraft cardstock and added additional white dots with my white gel pen to create “splatter” for a whimsical beach feel. I do the same with brown marker dots in different sizes for added interest and texture, think “grains of sand.”

Adding Dimension & Movement

One of my favorite design elements is the large circle focal point. I cut a hole in the middle of the circle to allow me to pop-up a SPIN-CYCLE Micro Rotator, so my boat ROCKS!!!! Follow me on social media @stampedbykelly to see my reel in action!!!

I used the Circle Peek-a-Boo Die to create a layered window effect behind my stamped image. The embossed circle adds wonderful texture while helping draw your eye directly to the adorable pirate octopus. I used 3D Galaxy Gloss, but you can achieve the same end result with items already in your stash! Do you have Crystal Effects, Glaze, Heat emboss with clear powder over your ink blended circle, clear Nuvo drops, clear paste or emboss or cut out of glossy cardstock.) These are all ways I add interest without added bulk.

The circle overlaps the waves and shoreline, giving the entire card a dimensional scene-building effect.

Coloring the Kraken

The star of the card is, of course, this sweet pirate octopus from the Kraken Good Day Stamp Set.

I colored him with Copic markers in cheerful shades of lavender and purple before adding warm wood tones to the boat and rich blacks and reds to his pirate hat. Small white gel pen highlights help bring the image to life.

His little telescope, treasure chest, and pirate sword make him ready for a full day of summer adventures.

Finishing Touches

To complete the design, I stamped the sentiment:

“You Octopi My Heart”

and die cut it using the Banner Die Set. The soft pink banner adds just enough contrast while balancing the overall composition.

Finally, I finished everything with:

  • White gel pen dots for splatter
  • Small heart embellishments
  • Foam adhesive for added dimension
  • Dry Adhesive at TapeRunner.com – use PROMO CODE KELLY10 for 10% off your cart.

Products Used

Summer Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps

This card is part of Summer Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps, where the design team is sharing projects inspired by everything summer means to us! From beach days and vacations to flowers, camping, fireworks, and sunshine, you’ll find a wide variety of creative ideas all week long using Pajama Crafter Stamps products.

Be sure to check out the inspiration from the entire Design Team—you’ll love seeing how everyone puts their own unique spin on the same summer theme!

Copic Color Suggestions

Octopus

  • V20
  • V22
  • V25
  • RV63 (cheeks)

Water

  • BG10
  • BG11
  • BG13
  • B00
  • B02

Boat

  • E33
  • E35
  • E37

Sand

  • E41
  • E43
  • E44

Hat

  • C7
  • C9
  • R24
  • R27

Tape Runner

I assembled my layered die cuts using my favorite adhesives from Tape Runner. Foam adhesive from my stash adds wonderful dimension between the waves and circle focal point, making the scene really pop.

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope this cheerful pirate octopus inspires you to create something that reminds you of summer. Whether it’s sunshine, sandy beaches, or sailing off on a new adventure, there’s no wrong way to celebrate the season with stamps! 🌊🐙☀️

Three Different Projects, One Amazing Scrappy Boy Stamps’ Release!

Create three unique handmade cards using the newest Scrappy Boy Stamps products including the Graduation Pop-Up Envelope Add-On, Wandering Time Keeper and Legendary Suit Builder. Plus learn about the current 25% Off Sale. TapeRunner.com use KELLY10 for 10% OFF.

There are releases that focus on one theme, and then there are releases like this one that offer something for everyone! This collection includes graduation, sci-fi inspired, and masculine designs, making it easy to create cards for a variety of occasions.

For today’s projects, I created three completely different cards, each highlighting a different new product while mixing in Scrappy Boy patterned papers and layered die-cut elements for added dimension and interest. Two have an INTERACTIVE element! Can you guess what they are?

If you’ve had your eye on adding to your Scrappy Boy collection, now is also a great time to shop! Their Happy 250th Birthday, America! sale is happening through July 7, with 25% off stamps, outline dies, and card dies (excluding products released within the last three months).

Project 1 – A2 Card

Featuring Graduation Pop-Up Envelope Add-On Die Set

Celebrate the Class of 2026 with layered graduation caps, bright patterned paper, and clean embossed details. I layered a yellow polka-dot pattern to draw attention to the tassels using the LEGENDARY LOVE STORY 6×9 PAPER PACK. The overlapping caps create wonderful dimension while keeping the design simple and elegant. INTERACTIVE ELEMENT: One cap spins for added interest. Get your Motion Spinners here!

Check out how fun this is!!

Dots Tape Runner makes placement of detailed die cuts, a breeze! You can rub any overage easily off.

Project 2: A2 Card featuring fun scraps from the negative piece of the shaker bit plate with planets.

Wandering Time Keeper

This card pairs the adorable Wandering Time Keeper with the 6 x 9 Paper Pack of the same. I rendered an image hoping to show you how I used up my scraps to create this fun background.

Cut a metallic card with outline die, split down middle, to create a fun shadow to set off the robot!

Project 3

Legendary Suit Builder die featuring Legendary Love Story 6×9 Paper Pack

Masculine cards don’t have to be difficult! The Legendary Suit Builder creates a sophisticated focal point, while the tiny rubber duck adds a playful surprise. He spins, too!!!

Check it out below!👇

Scrappy Boy Products Used….

Adhesives

These projects were assembled using a combination of wet and dry adhesives. Foam double-Stick Squares.

My favorites continue to be:

• Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue for detailed die cuts and layered elements. Pajama Crafter Stamps

• TapeRunner.com adhesives for fast, clean assembly.

🛒 Save 10% with code KELLY10 on your cart only on TapeRunner.com

Current Sale

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America!

🎉 25% OFF

  • Stamps
  • Outline Dies
  • Card Dies

📅 July 3–July 7

Discount automatically applied at checkout. Excludes products released within the last three months.

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First Three Projects from the June 2026 Release

Join me as I share the first three projects I’ve created featuring the June 2026 Release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! From a cozy café birthday scene and an imaginative “Bigger on the Inside” design to a sweet honey-themed envelope project, these fan-inspired creations showcase just a few of the fun possibilities this release has to offer. I hope these projects inspire you to pull out your supplies and create something magical of your own. Stay tuned—there’s much more inspiration still to come! ✨💗🐝💙

I’m excited to share the first three projects I’ve created featuring products from the June 2026 Release from Scrappy Boy Stamps!

These fandom-inspired creations allowed me to explore a variety of styles, from a cozy café birthday scene and an imaginative interactive design to a sweet honey-themed envelope project. I love how each project tells its own story while showcasing the versatility of this release.

Featured Projects

✨ A Legendary Birthday Celebration

✨ Bigger on the Inside

✨ Sweet as Honey

Whether you enjoy scene cards, interactive designs, or dimensional projects, I hope these creations inspire you to pull out your supplies and create something fun!

Follow Along for More Inspiration

These are just the first three projects I’ve created with the June release, and I have plenty more inspiration to share!

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📘 Facebook: Crafty Chaos and Creativity

I’d love to have you join me as I continue sharing cardmaking ideas, coloring inspiration, and creative adventures.

Happy crafting!

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🇺🇸 Celebrating Freedom and Milestones | Pajama Crafter Stamps Inspiration Hop

Celebrate freedom with a fun patriotic easel card featuring the NEW Freedom Isn’t Free stamp set paired with the versatile Forever 29 Cake stamp set and Vintage Americana 6×6 patterned papers from Pajama Crafter Stamps. See how these products come together to create a festive display card perfect for honoring those who serve. TapeRunner.com use promo code KELLY10 for discount.

Welcome friends! Today I’m excited to share my latest project for the Pajama Crafter Stamps Adventure Awaits Inspiration Hop! This special hop is filled with creative projects inspired by courage, patriotism, service, and unforgettable journeys.

For my project, I wanted to celebrate a very special milestone—America’s 250th Birthday in 2026! I created a dimensional easel card featuring a festive red, white, and blue birthday cake surrounded by adorable service members representing the various branches of the military. A loyal K9 companion adds the perfect finishing touch to this tribute to those who serve.

Featuring Pajama Crafter Stamps June 2026 Release

🇺🇸 Join the Instagram Hop!

The Adventure Awaits Inspiration Hop is officially underway over on Instagram! Be sure to hop along with the Pajama Crafter Stamps Design Team for inspiration featuring themes of:

  • Adventure
  • Military and patriotic projects
  • Heroic journeys
  • Nautical fun
  • Courage and strength
  • Legendary tales and imaginative scenes

There are so many incredible projects to discover, and you won’t want to miss all the creativity!

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✨ About My Card

This easel card was designed to honor both our nation’s 250th anniversary and the men and women who serve. I combined bright patriotic colors, playful characters, and lots of sparkle to create a keepsake card that can be displayed and enjoyed long after the celebration.

The layered design creates wonderful dimension while the large “250” topper makes the occasion the star of the show.

❤️ Products Used

🇺🇸 New Release Product

❤️ Freedom Isn’t Free Stamp Set

🤍 Coordinating Products

🤍 Forever 29 Cake Stamp Set

💙 Vintage Americana 6×6 Patterned Paper Pack

❤️ Holographic Specialty Cardstock

🤍 Die-cutting machine

💙 Copic markers

❤️ White gel pen accents

🤍 Glitter embellishments and gems

🎨 Copic Marker Colors

Skin

  • E000
  • E00
  • E11
  • R20

Hair

  • Y21
  • Y26
  • E35

Navy Blue

  • B24
  • B26
  • B29

Red

  • R24
  • R27
  • R59

Gold

  • Y21
  • Y26
  • Y28

Gray/White Accents

  • C1
  • C3
  • C5

🇺🇸 A Card with Meaning

As we look ahead to celebrating America’s 250th birthday, I wanted this card to reflect gratitude and appreciation for the brave men and women who protect our freedoms. The combination of the NEW Freedom Isn’t Free Stamp Set with the versatile Forever 29 Cake Stamp Set made it easy to create a festive patriotic celebration with a meaningful message.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope this project inspires you to create something meaningful and to join us for the Pajama Crafter Stamps Adventure Awaits Inspiration Hop.

Happy crafting!

💕 Kelly

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Supplies Used

🇺🇸 Freedom Isn’t Free Stamp Set (NEW!)
🇺🇸 Forever 29 Cake Stamp Set
🇺🇸 Vintage Americana 6×6 Patterned Paper Pack
🇺🇸 Holographic Specialty Cardstock
🇺🇸 Copic Markers
🇺🇸 White Gel Pen
🇺🇸 Glitter Embellishments and Gems

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Best Day Ever! A Summer Throwback with Scrappy Boy Stamps

Looking for creative ways to stretch your stash? Today I’m sharing a fun summer beach card featuring the Scrappy Boy Stamps Butt Cracker Fairies set. This throwback project transforms a whimsical Christmas stamp into a cheerful Father’s Day and summer-themed card with creative color placement, Copic coloring, and scene-building dies. If you love humorous cards, beach scenes, and finding new ways to use older stamp sets, this project is sure to bring a smile!​

Sometimes the best inspiration comes from revisiting older favorites!

With sneak peeks for the upcoming Scrappy Boy Stamps release beginning later this week, I thought it would be fun to dust off an older set and give it a completely different look. Who says Christmas stamps have to stay Christmas?

Using one of the adorable characters from the Butt Cracker Fairies set, I transformed his pink tutu into a colorful inner tube and created a relaxing beach scene that is perfect for Father’s Day, National Smile Power Day, or just celebrating summer.

Stretch Your Stash with Creative Color Placement

One of my favorite things about cardmaking is finding unexpected ways to use products already in my collection. A simple change in color can completely change the mood and purpose of a stamp.

What began as a whimsical Christmas image became a happy summer scene featuring:

  • A peaceful sunset
  • Sparkling ocean waves
  • Sandy beaches
  • A curious little crab
  • A message in a bottle
  • And one happy beach bum enjoying the “Best Day Ever!”

Products Used

Stamps

  • Butt Cracker Fairies – Scrappy Boy Stamps

Dies

  • Under the Sea Builder Die
    • Crab
    • Fish
    • Bottle accent
  • Stitched Clouds, Sun and Lightning Bolt Die Set
    • Sun
    • Clouds

Sentiments

  • “Best Day Ever”
  • “Whee!”

Copic Marker Combinations

Skin

  • E000
  • E00
  • E11
  • R20 (cheeks)

Hair and Beard

  • E25
  • E27
  • E29
  • E49
  • Copic Multiliner Pen 0.05

Green Swimsuit

  • YG03
  • YG17
  • G05
  • G07

Rainbow Inner Tube

Red

  • R24
  • R27
  • R59

Yellow

  • Y11
  • Y15
  • Y38

Blue

  • B02
  • B05
  • B18

Sand

  • E41
  • E42
  • E43
  • W3
  • White GellyRoll Pen 10

Ocean

  • BG72
  • BG75
  • B97

Sunset Sky

  • YR000
  • YR04
  • RV10
  • RV13

Clouds

  • C00
  • C1

Sun

  • Y11
  • Y15
  • Y38

Crab

  • R22
  • R24
  • R29

Fish

  • BV00
  • BV02
  • BV04

Where to Find These Products

Most of the products used on this card can be found at:

Scrappy Boy Stamps

http://www.scrappyboy.com

You may also find some products through:

Scrapbook.com

I always recommend checking both sites. Sometimes an item may be sold out at one retailer but still available at the other, making it easier to track down those favorite sets and dies.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope this little throwback project inspires you to revisit some older favorites and discover new ways to use the products already in your stash.

And be sure to stay tuned—Scrappy Boy Stamps sneak peeks begin later this week, with the newest release arriving this weekend. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

Happy crafting!

Kelly
@StampedByKelly

Sunburned Memories and Silly Stories

Some of my favorite cards begin with a single image. Others start with a sentiment. But every once in a while, a project comes together simply because it makes me laugh.

This beachy card was one of those happy surprises.

As I sat surrounded by stamp sets from different releases, I found myself pulling out images that had nothing to do with one another—at least at first glance. A chicken here, a beach element there, and before long, a silly little story started to unfold in my mind.

Suddenly, these two whimsical chickens weren’t just characters. They became old friends reminiscing about childhood summers and those days when we spent all afternoon outside, blissfully unaware that sunscreen was probably a good idea!

That’s one of the things I love most about paper crafting. It doesn’t always have to be serious or perfectly coordinated. Sometimes, the best projects are the ones that make us smile and remind us not to take ourselves too seriously.

I also love revisiting older products and looking at them with fresh eyes. Mixing and matching images from different Pajama Crafter Stamps sets allowed me to create something entirely new—a scene that wasn’t planned, but somehow came together as if the images were always meant to share the same little beach adventure.

Maybe you’ll spot an image you haven’t used in a while. Maybe you’ll discover a set you’ve overlooked, or perhaps you’ll be inspired to combine products in a way you never considered before.

After all, creativity isn’t always about following the rules. Sometimes it’s about telling silly stories, embracing the unexpected, and creating something that might brighten another person’s day.

And if a couple of sunburned chickens can bring a smile to someone’s face, I’d say that’s a pretty successful day in the craft room.

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Happy Beach Week, friends! ☀️🏖️🐔

Copic Colors Used

White Chickens – C00, C1, C3

Chicken Combs & Wattles – R20, R22, R24

Chicken Beaks & Feet – YR12, YR15

Hen Body – Y11, Y15, Y18

Hen Tail Feathers – YG01, YG03, YG17

Pink Bow – RV13, RV14, RV17

Beach Ball – Red Sections -R22, R24, R27

Beach Ball – Pink Sections – RV13, RV14

Beach Ball – Aqua Sections – BG10, BG13, BG15

Beach Ball – Yellow Sections – Y11, Y15, Y18

Beach Huts – Pink – RV13, RV14, RV17

Beach Huts – Yellow – Y11, Y15, Y18

Beach Huts – Aqua – BG10, BG13, BG15

Beach Chairs – W0, W1, W3

Fried Chicken Drumsticks – E11, E13, E15, E18

Drumstick Bones – E50, E51

Sand – E40, E41, E42, E43

Sky – ink blend distress ink with AWESOME SAUCE

Ocean – BG13, BG15

Optional Details

  • Sunburned cheeks on the chickens: R00, R20
  • Eyes: B000, B02, 100 (black)
  • White highlights: White gel pen
  • Tape Runner Dry Adhesive -KELLY10 promo code
  • Bearly Arts Glue Wet Adhesive

These combinations complement the bright, playful beach palette and help reinforce the nostalgic, whimsical feel of your “Just Chicken Days of Summer” scene. 🐔🏖️☀️🌊

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Happy Crafting!!

Kelly