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! ✨
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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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.
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.
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! 🌊🐙☀️
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!!!
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!
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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Bright colors, playful scene building, and layered creativity come together in these first projects featuring the NEWEST release from Pajama Crafter Stamps! Today I’m sharing cards created with The Bog Frog and Don’t Be Koi stamp sets using masking techniques, shaker elements, Zero Colorless Blender Marker texture, white gel pen accents, and vibrant Copic coloring to bring these whimsical scenes to life.
Today I’m sharing my first two projects featuring the newest release from Pajama Crafter Stamps using The Bog Frog and Don’t Be Koi stamp sets!
For my first Bog Frog card, I created a bright summer scene with layered elements, ink blending, and masking techniques to build depth. I used a Zero Colorless Blender Marker to add soft texture to the frog along with white gel pen accents for extra highlights.
I also created a second Bog Frog design with bold color, sparkle, and a cleaner layout. The umbrella panels and dragonfly wings were finished with Stickles Crystal Glitter Glue for extra shine.
For my Don’t Be Koi project, I paired vibrant Copic coloring with shaker elements and prismatic rainbow cardstock behind the stitched circle windows for a fun underwater effect.
Sometimes scene building comes from dimensional layers, but it can also be created directly through masking techniques. I love using masking to overlap images and create more natural scenes while still keeping cards mail-friendly.
If you would like to see a future video tutorial on masking and scene building, let me know in the comments! I’ve been considering starting a YouTube channel and would love the encouragement from this crafty community. 💕
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!
Exploring the newest Scrappy Boy Stamps release has been such a creative journey! For this set of projects, I challenged myself to take three very different elements—the Spooky Farmhouse background, the Wings & Sun dies, and the Little Pig Backpack add-on—and design cards that each tell their own story. From moody and textured to bright and uplifting to sweet and playful, these cards may look completely different at first glance—but there’s a common thread in how they were built. Take a closer look and see if you can spot what ties them all together! It’s my adhesive from TAPERUNNER.COM! Use Kelly10 for 10%OFF only at TapeRunner.com website.
The Spooky Farmhouse 6×6 Background Stamp brings in layered texture and seasonal depth. I cut it down to fit a standard A2 sized card front.
The Wings & Sun Dieset offers a softer, uplifting focal point with dimension. I ran the diecut wings through an embossing machine using a folder from my stash. I think it adds fun dimension, but not necessary. I then applied foam tape in thin strips to create waves and movement. The sentiment is from Bump In The Night and great to send an uplifting message, “Angels Are Always Watching.”
The Little Pig Back-Pack Add On adds a whimsical, character-driven element. Featuring the dry adhesive from TapeRunner and use PROMO CODE KELLY10 for 10%OFF your TapeRunner Cart.
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I wanted the pig to be dressed like a bee, so I used yellow snd black card for the body and ran the mouth diecut through a second time and cut the flower zipper pull a teo times in black to create a bee antennae. The bee is from the Honey Bear Back Pack Add-On Set.. Patterned papers are from the Honey Bear 6×9 paper pack. All of the Little Pig’s body cut from the pink striped patterned papers, with some elements colored with alcohol markers, white gel pen and crystal glaze for added shine.
Coincidentally, I found delight in the “I’ve Got Your Back” sentiment from Bump In The Night, which is a perfect for those who love a GOOD PUN! Perfect for ANY backpack project, LOL!
While each project stands on its own stylistically, they were intentionally designed with a unifying creative approach. Support small businesses and find these products and so much more at Scrappy Boy Stamps
I invite you to explore the projects and consider this:
👉 What is your favorite design element or technique?
Engagement and shared perspective are what makes this creative community so impactful. Thanks for following, liking and commenting below!👇
For today’s project, I designed an A2-sized card using the BOUND BY LOVE stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps’ newest release. The sweet, intimate illustration of the couple instantly brought me back to my own wedding day, which became the heart behind my color selections, including hair and skin tones.
I leaned into a classic black-tie color palette using COAL and MARSHMALLOW cardstock, accented with bold red to represent love and roses. I’ve always loved that combination—it feels timeless, elegant, and full of emotion.
To add depth and interest, I used the IN MY HEART OF HEARTS stencil in the background. The pop of red and repetition of hearts creates movement without distracting from the focal image. A layer of DISCO BALL Specialty Silver Sparkle Card Stock adds just the right touch of shimmer—because every wedding card deserves a little sparkle.
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What I love most about this design is how easily it can be customized. Whether you match wedding colors or personalize details for the couple, it’s a layout that adapts beautifully.
This card was made with intention and heart—just like the celebration it represents.
Visit Pajama Crafter Stamps to pick up the new release set called BOUND BY LOVE or to check out any of the other wonderful offerings they have.
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