Create two colorful Halloween cards featuring the newest Scrappy Boy Stamps release—the Hex Appeal I Want It All Bundle, Spooky Bat Mouse Embellishment Die, Mouse Ears Alphabet & Numbers Dies and Gothic Picture Frame.
Halloween crafting is in full swing, and today I’m sharing two frightfully fun projects featuring the newest release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! From a charming vampire to the cutest little bat mice, these cards are filled with bright colors, playful details, and just the right amount of spooky sparkle.
Two Halloween cards featuring the newest release from Scrappy Boy Stamps
Hex Appeal August Sketch Challenge Card
My first project is squeaking in just in time for the final day of the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Sketch Challenge!
Scrappy Boy Stamps August 2026 Sketch Inspiration.
I used the Hex Appeal I Want It All Bundle to create this handsome little vampire card. The August sketch inspired the bold layout, including the vertical and horizontal cardstock strips and the large oval focal point.
The orange spiderweb paper and black skeleton pattern create a classic Halloween color combination, while the softly colored purple background helps the vampire stand out. The heat-embossed “Nice Fangs!” and “Bite Me!” sentiments add a playful finishing touch.
Hex Appeal Coordinating Paper Pack
A few sparkly embellishments, dimensional layers, and stitched details complete this fang-tastic design!
Close Up to show layers. Stitched Oval Nesting Dies from Scrappy Boy Stamps
Spooky Bat Mouse Embellishment Dies paired with the Gothic Picture Frame
These little bat mice are almost too cute to spook! I used bright green, purple, and black for a playful Halloween color palette and added white highlights to bring out the details in their wings and faces.
The Gothic Picture Frame creates the perfect backdrop, while the spiderweb accents, sparkly swirls, and bold BOO sentiment add extra texture and personality. The Mouse Ears alphabet dies are a cute addition and nod to the mouse! I love how the bright green border makes the entire card pop!
Glitter, white highlights, and whimsical die-cut details make these bat mice ready for Halloween.
Both projects show how easily the newest Scrappy Boy Stamps products can be mixed and matched to create Halloween cards ranging from delightfully spooky to cute and whimsical.
Suggested Copic combinations: Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13; hair and clothing: C3, C5, C7, C9; cape and wine: R29, R39, R59; and purple airbrushed background: V04, V06, V09. I used the Copic Airbrush System to create the soft purple glow behind the vampire.
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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)
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.
Celebrate Dinosaur Week with a fun Halloween shaker card featuring the Close to Extinction Stamp Set, creative Flash Card Surgery, and spooky interactive details from Pajama Crafter Stamps.
I’m closing out Dinosaur Week with one last dino-mite project—and this little guy from the Close To Extinction Stamp Set decided he was ready for Halloween! 🎃🦖
For this card, I did what I’m calling a little Flash Card Surgery! ✂️ I cut into two Halloween Flash Cards, using the skeleton/spiderweb design to create my circle shaker and borrowing the witch hat and “Make Your Own Magic” sentiment from another card.
I love finding ways to stretch products beyond their original design. A little cutting, mixing and matching turned these Flash Cards into something completely different—and gave my dinosaur the perfect spooky-season makeover!
🛍️ What I Used
Close To Extinction Stamp Set
Halloween Flash Cards
Dino Celebration 6×6 Paper Pack
Marshmallow Cardstock
SpinCycle Micro Rotators
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And that’s a wrap on Dinosaur Week! I think sending this little guy into extinction dressed for Halloween was the perfect way to end it. 😂
Until the next crafty adventure—Make Your Own Magic! ✨
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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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.
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.
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Create adorable handmade projects with Scrappy Boy Stamps including a spooky-cute Evil Bunny Backpack gift holder, Friends Forever handmade card, and coffee cup gift card holder die set. Get paper crafting inspiration, layering ideas, and interactive project inspiration using dies, stamps, and patterned paper.
Today I’m sharing three fun handmade projects featuring products from Scrappy Boy Stamps! These projects are full of personality and include interactive elements, layered die cuts, and playful details that make paper crafting so much fun. putting them together’s really easy and clean when using the tape runner, my favorite dried adhesive. I also use a combination of wet glue and foam tape to create dimension. If you would like a coupon code for taperunner.com, use KELLY10 for 10% off your cart.
From a spooky-cute backpack gift holder to a friendship-themed card and an adorable coffee cup gift card holder, each project has its own unique style while still coordinating beautifully together.
Evil Bunny Backpack Gift Holder 🖤💜
This backpack project was created using the Backpack Base Die paired with the Evil Bunny Backpack Add-On Set and coordinating patterned papers.
What I love most about this project:
Faux stitched details using a white gel pen
Metallic zipper accents
Interactive zipper pocket
Dimensional layered elements
Perfect size for treats or gift cards
The black and lavender color palette gives this project the perfect spooky-cute vibe while still keeping it playful and fun.
Supplies Used:
Backpack Base Die
Evil Bunny Backpack Add-On
Evil Bunny 6×9 Paper Pack
White gel pen
Metallic cardstock
Foam adhesive
Friends Forever Card 💛💜
Next is this bright and cheerful friendship-themed card featuring the Friends Forever Stamp Set and the Picture Frame Mini Album Die.
I love how the bold yellow frame pops against the purple patterned paper background. The layered hearts and sweet sentiment make this such a fun card for a friend or just-because greeting.
Details:
A2 sized card
Layered die cut frame focal point
Stitched rectangle details
Hand-colored stamped image
Coordinating patterned papers
This design would work for birthdays, encouragement cards, or simply sending happy mail to a friend.
Stickles & white gel pen accents add interest – hearts from SHAKER PLATES
Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder ☕💗
This coffee-themed project might be my favorite because it combines a shaped card with a hidden gift card pocket!
Created using the Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder Die Set and paired with the Shabubu Mini Pocket Die, this project is both cute and functional.
The fun patterned papers and dimensional bunny embellishment make this such a unique gift idea for coffee lovers.
Perfect For:
Gift cards
Teacher gifts
Coffee shop surprises
Birthday treats
Thank-you gifts
Shabubu Mini Pocket Die
Why I Love These Projects Together
Even though these projects each have a completely different theme, they all showcase what I love about crafting with Scrappy Boy Stamps:
Interactive designs
Fun layered dies
Coordinating products
Creative gift ideas
Endless customization options
Mixing stamps, dies, papers, and embellishments together helps create projects that feel cohesive while still allowing each design to stand on its own.
Final Thoughts
I had so much fun creating these projects and experimenting with different styles and themes. Whether you love spooky-cute designs, friendship cards, or gift card holders, there are so many ways to customize these products and make them your own.
Be sure to check out more inspiration and project details over on my blog:
🐾 Featuring the adorable Furever Loved set from Pajama Crafter Stamps, I’m sharing two completely different card designs using the same stencil—plus a fun no-waste technique you have to try!
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We have been celebrating PET WEEK all week, with cards featuring stamped images of our furry, feathered and scaled friends.
I’m so excited to share today’s project featuring an absolutely adorable new set from Pajama Crafter Stamps — Furever Loved from the March 2026 release!
This set is truly a must-have for your craft stash… because honestly, who can resist a cute dog?! 🐶 Whether you’re creating for a friend, a fellow dog lover, or even a heartfelt “just because” card, this set has so much versatility built right in.
💖 Pairing Products for a Versatile Look
For this project, I paired the stamp set with the In My Heart of Hearts Stencil, also from Pajama Crafter Stamps. This stencil is perfect for creating customized, romantic and fun backgrounds—ideal for everything from friendship cards to more elegant, celebratory designs.
And today, I’m sharing two looks using this stencil… one traditional and one with a fun twist!
🎨 Technique Spotlight: Get More From Your Stencil (No Waste!)
If you’ve ever finished stenciling and noticed all that leftover ink sitting on your stencil… don’t clean it just yet! 👀
Instead, try this:
👉 Lightly mist your stencil (depending on your ink type)
👉 Flip it over onto a clean piece of cardstock
👉 Press to transfer the remaining ink
This creates a completely different “negative” impression background—and it’s such a fun way to stretch your supplies!
I used a cardstock that could handle a slightly wetter medium to avoid warping, and the result was a beautifully soft, organic background that looked totally different from the original design.
🐶 Bringing It All Together
For my second card, I paired that transferred background with the black-and-white dog image from Furever Loved, adding just a pop of color to the bow to match the inked background.
The result? A playful, coordinated design that feels cohesive without being overly busy.
💍 The Original Design
I’m also sharing my original card, where I used the stencil as intended. This created a more polished, elegant background—perfect for a wedding or formal celebration card.
Same stencil… two completely different looks!
💬 Which One Is Your Favorite?
Do you love the soft, elegant original or the playful, no-waste background version? I’d love to hear which one you’d choose!
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✨ Final Thoughts
This project is such a great reminder that sometimes the “extra” ink we overlook can turn into something beautiful. I love finding ways to get more from my supplies while creating unique, one-of-a-kind designs.
Happy crafting this weekend! 💛
And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions—I’m always happy to help!
🎡 This week’s Craft Roulette challenge had me creating a bright and playful bridge card using fruit salad colors, a fun “J” element (hello, jammies! 😄), and bold swipe techniques that bring the whole design to life. Featuring adorable images from Pajama Crafter Stamps, this card is packed with color, dimension, and personality!
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There’s just something about Craft Roulette that pushes creativity in the best possible way! This week’s parameters came together for a project that is bright, playful, and just a little too relatable.
🎯 This Week’s Parameters:
Bridge Card Design , Salad Colors, Something that starts with “J” and Swipe or Swipes
🃏 Building the Card Design
I started with the bridge card base, which is one of my favorite interactive-style layouts. It creates dimension while still folding flat—perfect for mailing but with that extra wow factor when displayed.
From there, I leaned into the fruit salad color palette, pulling in bright, juicy tones that instantly give off happy, summery vibes. Think citrusy oranges, golden yellow pineapples, strawberry fuchsia, berry reds, and pops of fresh granny-smith apple greens—it’s impossible not to smile at this combination!
🔤 The “J” Element
For my “J,” I went with jammies—because honestly, what’s better than crafting in your comfiest clothes? 😄
I used adorable images from stamp set called PAJAMA POWER available at Pajama Crafter Stamps and paired them with the perfectly fitting sentiment:
“Born to Lounge, Forced to Work”
I mean… if that doesn’t sum up real life, I don’t know what does!
🎨 Swipe Details
The “swipes” bring this card to life. I incorporated:
Rainbow swipes in the background to add movement and energy A coordinating swipe across the bridge panel, tying everything together visually
To anchor the design, I added matted circle elements across the bridge, each highlighting the stamped images and helping guide your eye across the card.
💡 Final Thoughts
This project is the perfect example of how a structured challenge can spark unexpected creativity. The mix of:
dimensional design bold color choices playful theme
…made this one such a joy to create!
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Get Crafty This Easter with the “Hog Your Shine” Stamp Set!
This Easter, I’m all about spreading joy and smiles with my Hog Your Shine stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps! I crafted an A2 sized card that’s not only “ham”-dazzling but also serves as a heartfelt reminder to embrace our inner shine. This card is perfect for sharing encouragement and positivity. Join me in celebrating Easter by creating and sharing your own ham-made cards! Let’s make this season full of warmth and crafty joy! 🐷✨🌷
Happy Easter, everyone! 🐣✨ I whipped up an A2 sized card that’s sure to “ham” it up with joy! Using the delightful Hog Your Shine stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps, I created a card that encourages everyone to bring out their inner sparkle!
🖌️ Let’s not forget, it’s time to “be a ‘ham’ and shine” this Easter! HAM-Made cards are perfect for spreading hugs and sunshine to friends and family.
To grab a HOG YOUR SHINE set or treat yourself to some supplies without breaking the bank, check out:
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Show me your crafty creations and let’s celebrate this sunny season of renewal together! 🐰💌#HogYourShine #PajamaCrafterStamps #CraftyCommunity #StampedbyKelly
Dino, Gator, or Dragon? Join the Pop of Color Instagram Hop as I reimagine Pajama Crafter Stamps’ new Closer to Extinction and pair it with the fresh Hog Your Shine release. Is that stamped creature a dinosaur, an alligator, a dragon—or something entirely new? I masked and mashed up images for a playful, unexpected twist. Hop over to Instagram to see the full card, my WIP shots, and the design team’s colorful projects — plus giveaway!
Today I’m thrilled to share Pajama Crafter Stamps’ newest release: Hog Your Shine! I paired this new set with two favorites — Stadium Food and Date Night — to make a fun, snack-loving card with the giggle-worthy sentiment, “I’m just here for the snacks!” Food (and friends) really are the best part of any get-together, and these stamps capture that playful vibe perfectly.
Marshmallow Cardstock — my go-to for alcohol-marker coloring; crisp, bright, smooth finish
Pig Press — used on top of my stamp positioner for a solid impressions every time
Barely Arts glue — available as Starter Kit (with detailed tip) and Refill — my adhesive for layering when a wet glue is desired
Color and technique I colored on Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Marshmallow Cardstock with alcohol markers for bold, smooth blends and bright, crisp results. The Hog Your Shine images are perfect for layered color and playful shading, and Stadium Food adds that snack-time charm. I used the Pig Press with my stamp positioner to get clean, even impressions every time.
Join the POP of Color Instagram Hop We’re hopping over on Instagram for the Pajama Crafter Stamps March 2026 Inspiration Hop: POP of Color. Our design team is sharing colorful new projects, tips for using color and contrast, and loads of crafty inspiration. Hop with us on Instagram at @PajamaCrafterStamps and @stampedbykelly — there’s also a chance to win a certificate toward purchases on the Pajama Crafter Stamps site!
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See you on Instagram — hop, enjoy the projects, and don’t forget the snacks!
Here is a perk at my HOP CARD, which I used the NEW RELEASE, Closer to Extinction, but with creative color placement, made him a FLORIDA GATOR!! To put my simple layers together, my GO TO dry adhesive is from Tape Runner and you can use promo code KELLY10 for 10% off your cart.
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