Wonky Christmas Toy Card inspired by Craft Roulette

🌟 Exciting news, everyone! I’m thrilled to share the inspiration behind my newest card creation featuring Pajama Crafter stamps! 🎨✨

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Craft Roulette inspired me this week — the challenge was a fun mash-up:
Project: HOLIDAY card
Colors: Forest Colors
Element: Toy(s)
Random: Wonky

I leaned into cozy, rustic holiday vibes and made a wonky, toy-themed holiday card using Pajama Crafter Stamps’ products. I started with a kraft colored card base, layered a white card layer using a smaller stitched panel and 3 separate stitched strips of paper 1 5/8 inch tall with my stitched die and placed them in a wonky format to give the design playful movement. The sketch came from a Pinterest post I loved by Creative Juice by Loni, but I modified it with my stitched dies to add texture and interest, plus I wanted my patterned papers to be more centered and cut them down a bit to approximately 1 5/8 inch x 3 3/4 inch wide.

Design highlights

Forest palette: deep pine greens, warm browns, golden yellow sunlight peeking through the trees and berry red accents for a classic holiday feel.
Toys element: I used the dinosaur playing drums from Dino-mite Birthday Stamp Set, ornament images from the Weinerful Christmas Stamp Set, pine branch from the Rustic Christmas Owl Stamp Set and the sentiment from the Holly Jolly Christmas Stamp Set.
Wonky layout: the tilted stitched panels using 3 different patterned papers from the 6×6 paper pack called WINTER PARADE. plus a slightly askew sentiment strip makes the card feel fun and handmade.
Finishing touches: foam tape to pop up focal images, a dusting of white gel pen “snow,” and crystal 3-d glaze and Stickles for some glitz.

Products I used (affiliate link)
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Winter Parade 6×6 paper pack
Dino-mite Birthday Stamp Set
Holly Jolly Christmas Stamp Set
Rustic Christmas Owl Stamp Set
Weinerful Christmas

Quick how-to (5 minutes)

Cut card base out of Kraft card stock. 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
Cut a white cardstock out if a slightly smaller stitched A2 sized stitched rectangle to allow some kraft color base to perk through.
Cut 3 strips of patterned paper from the Christmas Parade Paper Pack at 1 5/8 in x 4 or use a size smaller A2 layering rectangle to add stitches on the edge of slightly smaller stitched panel; adhere each panel a little wonky/askew. See photo.
Stamp the dinosaur playing drums image towards the bottom of a white piece if cardstock measuring 1 3/4 2 in x 3 3/4 in. Color with your favorite medium. I used Olo and Copic together, with some white pencil.
Stamp pine branch on top and select 3 small ornaments and stamp haphazardly under the branch, connecting each ornament to the tree using a straight edge and a black fine liner pen.
Adhere the stamped panel to a piece of kraft cardstock 2×4 inches. using dry adhesive mini tape runner. I used the Tape Runner MINI.
Adhere all pieces except the stamped and colored matted panel using the Tape Runner Mini from http://www.TapeRunner.com. For 10% off use code: KELLY10
Add sentiment, Stickles, crystal effects glaze and white gel pen snow; this allows you to tuck a sparkly accent or two.
Add the stamped panel with double-sided foam tape for added dimension.
I used a dirty ink-blending brush with some leftover Walnut Stain Distress Oxide Ink from Ranger. It took a little of the brightness out of the stark white panels to give a rustic or dreamy feel. You can simply add a small amount of the ink to a clean brush snd ink blend off most onto a piece of scrap paper and THEN to your project. It’s very subtle.

If you liked this, try the same sketch with different color combos or swap the images for other critters, toys or ornaments. Thanks for stopping by — and if you shop Pajama Crafter Stamps, I’d appreciate you using my affiliate link above!

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Happy Crafting!

Mix-n-Match Monday featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps

I’m absolutely thrilled to share my latest card projects featuring the October release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! Each project highlights just how versatile these products can be when paired with older release dies and new goodies.

Unique Creations: Stretching My Crafting Stash

Creating unique projects is my passion, and I love pairing unlikely sets together to come up with alternative ways to use my supplies. This approach not only stimulates my creativity but helps others stretch their stash too! Here’s a closer look at some of the projects I’ve crafted in preparation for this month’s release!

SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:

CHRISTMAS CAROL Stamps & Outline Dies
Scrappy Boy Stamps card-making die A2 NESTED STITCHED RECTANGLES
Background 6×6 Patterned Paper Pack

SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:

CUTE KIDS – I LOVE SPORTS stamps & coordinating outline dies
YARN BALL MINI ALBUM CARD DIE
STITCHED RECTANGLES A2 NESTING DIES
6×6 COORDINATING PAPER PACK

SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:

MOUSE PIZZA DIE SET
MAGIC MIRROR MINI ALBUM CARD DIE
6X6 Paper Pack – miscellaneous from prior release

SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:

BUTT-CRACKER SUITE stamps and coordinating outline dies
A2 DOME MINI ALBUM & CARD DIE
WREATH ADD-ON ENVELOPE POP-UP DIE
Sentiment from NICE LIST Stamps.
INK ON 3 -NO LINE WATERCOLORING INK

This month, I’ve utilized a no line coloring technique on the Butt Cracker Suite images, transforming them into adorable figures lounging in inner tubes! Who knew a ballerina tutu could double as a swimming tube? And one of the images was a perfect fit to create a Santa in a peppermint-colored inner tube, making it ideal for a holiday ornament—especially fun for those crafty friends celebrating the holidays in warmer climates! 😂🌴

Together, let’s get creative and explore new crafting possibilities with our supplies! Follow along for more inspiration! Follow me @stampedbykelly on Social Media. Ask me questions and let’s inspire each other together!

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Celebrating Love: Anniversary & Valentine’s Day Card Inspiration

💕✨ Hello Crafty Friends!

Featuring Retiring Pajama Crafter Stamps Set

As we dive into the holiday spirit, I’m not only excited about the upcoming festivities, but I’m also preparing to celebrate my 35th wedding anniversary! 🎉 In the spirit of love and creativity, I recently dusted off an adorable stamp set from Pajama Crafters that caught my eye. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to share love and encouragement through our crafting.

A Special Celebration Card

For my anniversary card, I colored a cute image that represents my hubby and me, pairing it with the stunning heart locket die set. ❤️✨ To add an extra touch of warmth, I created an ink-blended background featuring embossed hearts. It truly captures the essence of our love story.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Even if you’re not celebrating an anniversary, this set is perfect for crafting heartfelt cards for Valentine’s Day or any occasion to spread joy! I particularly love these cute, smaller images as they fit perfectly in those postage stamp layouts.

Retiring Stamp Sets — Don’t Miss Out!

The best part? This lovely set is retiring soon! You can grab the stamp and die bundle for just $5.99, or snag the Heart Key Crown Die for only $1. 🎉 These deals won’t last long, so make sure to get your hands on them while they are still available!

Join in the Celebration!

Let’s embrace this beautiful season of love together! How are your holiday card plans coming along? I’d love for you to share your creations in the comments below. Let’s inspire one another and create something magical!

👉 Shop the Sets Here: Retiring Stamp Set & Die Bundle (https://pajamacrafterstamps.com/STAMPEDBYKELLYBLOG)

Happy crafting! 🖌️❤️

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Crafting with Nostalgia: A Dude Card Inspired by a Classic TV Show 🎨

Craft Roulette Submission featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps

This week’s Craft Roulette challenge has me reminiscing about a timeless TV series that bridges generations. My son enjoys streaming the show now, just as much as I did when it was first run, and I couldn’t help but let that nostalgia inspire my latest card project! If you’re not familiar with Craft Roulette, be sure to check it out for endless inspiration!

Parameters:

Project Type: Dude Card
Colors: Sunflower Field 🌻
Element: Bird or Birds 🐦
Random Element: Soot
Personal Touch: Products from Scrappy Boy Stamps

With these parameters in mind, I decided to create a fun card that can definitely appeal to the guys in our lives. Here’s how I tackled it:

Dude Card Theme: To keep the card gender-neutral yet engaging, I drew inspiration from the iconic Etch-A-Sketch, a classic toy that ties the card back to the nostalgic theme of the TV show. Boys love toys, right? It’s the perfect motif! Season 3, The Pen. Coincidentally, one if the very few episodes only featuring 2 of the characters.
Soot Element: I incorporated the random element of soot by using Ranger Ink in the color Black Soot. This added a dramatic flair to my design, using a mini-ink blender and focused on edges and highlighting details.
Birds in the Sky: To fulfill the bird element, I etched playful birds in the sky. I created a panel featuring a stunning skyline that reflects the urban setting associated with the show. I impressed the New York Skyline die into the panel and then ink blended the Black Soot into the lines, allowing them to really pop. I connected the lines impressed into the paper, just like they had to connect when using the actual toy.🎉
Sunflower Field Colors: To capture the sunflower field theme, I used vibrant yellow and golden shades throughout the card to create a sunny backdrop featuring some patterned paper from The New Yorkers’ Collection. I also googled the color pallet and included in my images.
Scrappy Boy Stamps: I made sure to incorporate products from Scrappy Boy Stamps to personalize the card further. The details I added really brought the design to life and aligned perfectly with the memories that inspired it.

In summary, my completed card features a sky filled with etched birds, a dynamic skyline backdrop in a minimalist design, to emulate the results an Etch-A-Sketch would give. I used Gilded Embossing Powder to embossed my sentiment on the Etch-a-Sketch. The toy is the focal point, on top of splashes of sunflower yellows in the variety of patterned paper in the New Yorkers’ Collection.

The Etch-a-Sketch was made using elements from a variety of dies available at Scrappy Boy Stamps, but you may already have these simple shapes in your collection, including older Scrappy Boy releases.

Game Controller Card Die – knobs & arrows
Etched A2 Rectangle Card Dies
New York Skyline

If you’re also looking for creative card designs, don’t forget to check out Craft Roulette on YouTube!

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Happy crafting, and may your projects overflow with inspiration! 🖌️✨

🎨🖌️ Crafting with a Twist: Unleash Your Inner Creative Genius! 🖌️🎨

Hello, crafty friends! 🌟 Are you ready to take a delightful detour from the hustle and bustle of life? Let’s dive into the wonderful world of paper crafting where fun and creativity reign supreme!

Today, I want to talk about a magical concept: stretching your stash! 🧙‍♀️✨ You see, sometimes the most thrilling ideas come from looking at your crafting supplies in a whole new light. It’s all about layering, combining, mixing, and matching – just like a crafting buffet! 🍽️💖

Imagine taking that fabulous die or stamp you thought was only meant for one thing and spinning it into something unexpected. For example, I took the Ghastly Greenery Shop Background Die and transformed it into a Halloween-inspired window! 🎃👻 Who knew our beloved supplies could take on so many roles?

Crafting is all about experimenting—so why not layer up some patterns, combine different styles, or mix and match colors to create a masterpiece? 🎨💫 Remember, it’s your craft supply party, and everyone’s invited!

Above all, let’s not forget the most important ingredient: fun! 🌈 Crafting is the perfect escape from our busy, stress-filled lives. So take a break, put your worries on the back burner, and let’s play! Your craft supplies are just waiting for a little love and imagination.

So grab those tools, let your creativity flow, and remember: when in doubt, craft it out! Happy crafting, everyone! ✂️💕

#ScrappyBoy Stamps #Stressfree #turnthenewsoff #StampedbyKelly #bekind

Crafty Adventures: Spooky Spirits, Detective Fun, and Moonlit Dreams!🌙🎉👻

1️⃣ Trickster Ghost 👻: Get ready for some spooky fun! This card captures a playful spirit inspired by a classic movie, making it perfect for Halloween or any movie lover. It features the charming Trickster Ghost stamp set. 🎃🕷️

2️⃣ Cute Kids, Detectives 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♀️: Unleash your creativity with this adorable combo! Ideal for curious little detectives and fans of crime scene investigations alike, this project will surely inspire your crafty adventures! 🔍💼

3️⃣ The Moon Landing 🚀🌕: Celebrate adventure and exploration with this spectacular card, perfect for dreamers and adventurers. This creation features the Moon Landing set paired with the fantastic Retro TV Set Die. 🌌✨

I hope these projects ignite your imagination and inspire your own crafting journey! 🌈

Happy crafting! ✂️❤️

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Scrappy Boy June 2025 Release Design Team Day

🍂 Fall Wreath w/ Truck Die Sets
This card features a beautifully layered wreath paired with a charming truck die. I also pulled in some cut elements from the DOME SHAKER DIE. Finish using a fall themed sentiment from your stash. It’s the perfect way to welcome the cozy vibes of fall!

🎬 Hollywood Vixen
For all the movie lovers out there, this design captures one of the favorites of the silver screen! With vibrant colors and elegant details from a variety of diecuts including the RODEO DRIVE SHOP SCENE.

🐶 Cute Kids Dog Lovers
These adorable pups are customizable to reflect your furry friends! This card is playful and perfect for any dog lover in your life. I used the fun new DOG HOUSE GIFT CARD A2 DIESET to create a design element that is a fun focal point to show off the stamped and colored images.

🇺🇸 Spirit of 1776
Celebrate the 4th of July with this festive set! It’s vibrant and full of fun elements that really bring out the spirit of independence. The coordinating patterned paper pulls everything together!

I love it! I adore it! I’m crazy about it! – Slimline Card

Hello fellow crafters!

I am excited to introduce my first project using Scrappy Boy Stamps’ March 2023 Release. The new stamp set “She’s A Dream” was inspired by the classic TV show that we all love. This stamp set is a perfect addition to your collection and will surely add some whimsy to your projects.

Isn’t this stamp set the cutest? Each stamp in the set has been carefully designed to showcase the magical aura of the classic TV show. The genie is absolutely adorable and brings back memories of a beloved TV character. There is a genie bottle stencil in the release that was designed to add a touch of enchantment to your projects, and another background stencil, which I used with my gel press to create an abstract background, perfect for adding texture and depth to creations.

You can make a variety of different crafts such as cards, home decor, and scrapbook pages with this stamp set. Pair the colored images with the coordinated paper pack in both 6×6 and slimline.

Overall, the “She’s A Dream” stamp set is a must-have for anyone who loves the classic TV show and wants to add a touch of magic to their projects.

Thank you for joining me in this creative journey, and happy crafting!

If Someone Breaks Your Heart…I’ll Nail Gun Theirs

Hey Scrappyboy Fans, have you seen the latest release of the Cute Girls Goth Girl stamp set?! This set is perfect for anyone who loves the darker side of life and wants to add a bit of edge to their paper crafting projects. Inspired by a popular cult classic cartoon turned TV show and dark comedy, this stamp set is the perfect way to pay homage to your favorite anti-hero, while creating a enchanting and unique card.

Image intentionally blurred to prevent digital theft

One theme that we can all relate to is a broken heart. Whether it’s a recent break-up or a lingering heartache, we have all experienced the pain of love lost. This is where the Cute Girls Goth Girl stamp set comes in. With this set, you can create a project that both acknowledges your pain and celebrates your strength. I chose to make a memorydex card. There are several styles of memorydex dies available at Scrappyboy.com. I layered over top of the memorydex card base. I also pulled in some of the coordinating cardstock, too. I stay within a 4 in x 4 in margin so I can use in my carousel style memorydex holder.

To start, choose a dark colored card stock as your base, whether it is a greeting card or a memorydex, as I did here. This can be black, dark purple, or even burgundy. Use the stamp set to create a scene using images from the Cute Girls Goth Girl set and adhere to the center of the memorydex card. I used the older man and woman (couple) and stamped on Hammermill 100# paper with Momento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored up using COPIC markers. For the characters in this set, don’t forget that you can customize their hair, outfits, and accessories to fit whatever scene you want to create. It’s a versatile set and can also be colored up to be bright and glamorous; however, if you are going for a dark theme, don’t forget to accentuate the characters’ eyes with some eyeliner and little dark lipstick to really give your card a gothic vibe.

Now, to address the broken heart theme in my card, I used a sentiment from the set that reads “If someone breaks your heart, I’ll nail gun theirs.” The sentiment perfectly captures the pain of a break-up, while also celebrating the idea of self-care and moving on with the help of loved ones.

Finally, I added some embellishments to the memorydex card to really make it pop and tie things together, by cutting a heart from the Memorydex Essentials Die Set (pictured above) in half and then putting it back together on the dex card. I then added several small silver flat-backed gems on top to emulate nail gun studs. Whatever you choose, make it personal and make it yours. Think outside of the box and mix and match from what you already have in your stash. If you want to purchase coordinating products in this release, there are lots of options.

The Cute Girls Goth Girl stamp set and coordinating products in this release are fantastic additions to any paper crafting project. It’s perfect for those who love the darker side of life, and want to add a bit of edge to their projects. Whether you’re mourning a broken heart or just looking to create something unique, this stamp set is perfect for you. So go ahead, embrace your inner goth, and head on over to http://www.Scrappyboy.com and check out all of the amazing products Sean has to offer and start creating!

Happy Easter Card featuring Stamp Anniething Classic

Dusting off old stamp sets always brings about a wave of creativity and nostalgia. With Easter fast approaching, I decided to take out an older stamp set from Stamp Anniething called “For Peeps Sake”. This set was released before the immensely popular Chibi line but still has the same cute and fun aesthetic that Stamp Anniething is known for.

I started by stamping the bunny in the grass, bunny holding Easter egg and basket, carrot, egg, flowerpot and chick from the set onto white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I then colored them in with Copic markers, sticking to a soft pastel color palette to keep with the Easter theme. I also used a white gel pen to add some highlights and details to the images. I fussy cut the images and also removed the flowerpot from the flowers do I could embellish the sentiment a bit by popping flowers and sentiment up with double-sided foam tape.

For the background, I wanted to create a simple and whimsical scene. I used Distress Oxide inks in shades of blue and green to blend a sky and grass background, respectively. I also added some clouds using the clouds builder stencil by incorporating some white pigment ink. I used the grass builder stencil and ink blended in green on the bottom half of the card front. The background panel was cut from specialty paper called GEMINIO PAPER, a glossy paper that is not quite Yupo, but close. It stands up to dome fun ink and watercolor techniques and doesn’t warp or pill.

To finish off the card, I stamped a sentiment from the set onto a strip of extra ink-blended Geminino paper and this will be adhered to the top left hand corner over a banner I made using the carrot stamp and coloring up with my Copics for added interest.

Overall, I had a blast dusting off this old Stamp Anniething set and using it to create a fun Easter card. It just goes to show that sometimes, it’s worth looking back and giving some love to the stamp sets we may have overlooked from the past. Now go find a TREASURE from your stash and share what you make! Happy Crafting!

In case you haven’t heard it today, you are incredible and you matter!