Scrappy Boy Stamps | September 2026 Release
Hello, crafty friends!
Who says work and play can’t go hand in hand? Today I’m sharing my last two Design Team projects featuring products from the September 2026 Scrappy Boy Stamps release, since the October 2026 release is just around the corner! One celebrates the magic of Friday at five, while the other reminds us that a little coffee can solve just about anything! Sentiments on both cards and the images of the a couple on the one card all from the Professionally Unhinged stamp set.
What I love most about this release is how versatile the products are. Whether you’re creating for a coworker, celebrating a birthday, or just making someone smile, there are so many possibilities.
It’s Friday at Five Somewhere!
First up is my watch-inspired card featuring the fabulous Watch Shaker Die Set.
I created a layered design using Scrappy Boy’s Little Dog 6×9 blue patterned papers, stitched rectangular panels, and a classic brown-and-gold watch combination. The warm metallic finish and distressed-looking watchband add a little sophistication, while the sentiment brings all the fun! I cut the metal pieces out of a frosted gold card stock versus a glitter or shiny metallic. It’s all personal preference.
From Cardstock to Leather — A Little Paper Magic! ⌚
- Choose cardstock: Use kraft-colored, medium- to heavyweight cardstock.
- Dampen: Lightly mist with water—do not soak.
- Crumple: Form a tight ball, unfold, and repeat several times.
- Dry: Let the wrinkled cardstock dry completely.
- Ink: Apply Distress Ink over the surface to highlight the creases. The darker brown distress ink that gets into the wrinkles, and the stitched cuts from the die, actually look like fabric stitches once dry. I actually took E13 and E25 of my Copic markers to accentuate some areas for added interest.
- Distress: Add white gel-pen streaks and gently smudge them. I love how the white ink bleeds into the small wrinkles that you created when crumbling the paper. Make sure that you smear that ink when it is wet because the more messy, the more natural it looks versus planned markings.
- Die-cut: Cut the watchband shape from the Watch Shaker Die Set with a die-cutting machine.
- Finish: Smooth the edges and add holes, fasteners, or other details.
Result: A weathered, leather-like watchband made from cardstock. ❤️
“Celebrate Like It’s Friday At 5”
I especially love how the watch becomes the focal point of the entire card. And here’s a little crafty reminder: just because a die is designed as a shaker doesn’t mean you have to use it that way! Sometimes a beautiful dimensional embellishment is all you need.
Coffee Solves Most Problems!
Next up is a little workplace humor featuring the Professionally Unhinged and Working Hard-ish collection.
I combined two adorable characters inspired by a couple we grew to love, with a bold geometric patterned background and layered geometric die-cut frames.
Copic Coloring Combinations
I had so much fun coloring these two adorable characters! There’s just something about a cute stamped image and a little coffee inspiration that makes me smile. I stamped both characters using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and reached for my Copic Sketch Markers to bring them to life. I wanted to keep their coloring soft and cheerful, with warm peachy skin tones, rich brown hair, and beautiful shades of blue for their outfits. I especially love how the little details, from his coffee cup to her tiny notepad, give each character so much personality!
The sentiment says it all:
“Coffee Solves Most Problems”
I love the dimension created by the overlapping frames and circular elements. They give the card plenty of movement without overwhelming the stamped characters.
This is such a fun collection for creating cards for coworkers, friends, supervisors, or anyone who appreciates a little workplace humor.
Stretch Your Stash and Think Outside the Box
One of my favorite things about paper crafting is discovering new ways to use products I already own.
Before adding something to my collection, I like to imagine at least three different ways I could use it. These projects are great examples of how patterned papers, basic layering dies, sentiment banners, and specialty dies can work together to create something completely different.
Don’t be afraid to mix collections, experiment with unexpected color combinations, or use a specialty die without its intended interactive feature.
Featured Scrappy Boy Products
- Watch Shaker Die Set
- Professionally Unhinged Stamps & Coordinating Dies
- Working Hard-ish Stamps & Coordinating Dies
- Office Scene Collection and Coordinating Papers
- Dimensional Card Base – Square Tri-Fold Card Die
You can explore the September release and other fabulous collections at ScrappyBoy.com.
My Favorite Dry Adhesive!
Of course, all those beautiful layers need something to hold them together!
I love using my TapeRunner adhesive for assembling my projects. It’s especially handy when working with multiple layers of cardstock and patterned paper.
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Until Next Time!
Whether you’re counting down the minutes until Friday or enjoying another cup of coffee, I hope these projects inspire you to make a little time for creativity.
Happy crafting!
Kelly
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