Create a colorful 3D Main Street Bin with Scrappy Boy Stamps! See how I used mouse-head dies to create dimensional building-brick details, plus my Tape Runner adhesive tips.
If you know me, you know I love taking a new die and finding a way to make it completely my own! For my latest Scrappy Boy Stamps Design Team project, I played with the NEW 3D Main Street Bin Builder, and this one was way too much fun. ❤️💛💙💚
Living here in Central Florida, I’m surrounded by theme-park inspiration, so I combined two things that immediately say FUN to me—bright building-brick colors and cute mouse-inspired details!
The 3D Main Street Bin Builder creates such a fun dimensional project, and I love that the PUSH flap actually opens!
For my version, I cut blocks of brightly colored cardstock to create the look of building bricks. But flat bricks weren’t enough. They needed studs!
Creating My Dimensional Bricks
Instead of traditional round studs, I reached into my Scrappy Boy stash and used tiny mouse-head dies from the Mouse Pizza Builder Die and Mouse Bumper Die Set.
I cut them from coordinating cardstock and added them to each colored section for dimension.
And yes…there are A LOT of tiny mouse heads. 😂 Totally worth it!
Of course, all those little pieces needed adhesive! My Tape Runner made quick work of assembling the bin, adding the cardstock panels and attaching all those tiny dimensional details.
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I kept the sides relatively simple so the colorful front could be the star. I also love seeing how this project comes together from the inside—it’s amazing what a few pieces of cardstock can become!
One Bin…So Many Possibilities!
The coordinating Main Street Bin Builder Mouse Add On gives you even more possibilities.
For this version, I used classic red, white and black with the ears, bow, gloves and polka-dot details. Same bin—completely different personality!
That’s probably my favorite thing about this die. Change the colors, papers and embellishments, and you can create an entirely different project.
Scrappy Boy Stamps Supplies Used
3D Main Street Bin Builder Die
Main Street Bin Builder Mouse Add On
Mouse Pizza Builder Die — used to create some of my dimensional mouse-head “studs”
Mouse Bumper Die Set — used for additional dimensional mouse-head “studs”
Adhesive Used
Tape Runner — used throughout the construction and embellishing of my project.
Get spooky cute with the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Release! I’m mixing stamps, dies, paper and a little unexpected inspiration to create Halloween projects filled with dimension, personality and fun—including a special treat box made for my grandson and one of our favorite Halloween traditions. 🎃🦇✨
If you know me, you know I LOVE finding unexpected ways to use my crafty supplies! Sometimes a stamp or die may have been designed with one idea in mind, but I immediately start thinking, “What else can I turn this into?” And living in Central Florida, it probably comes as no surprise that a little theme park inspiration frequently sneaks into my craft room!
For these projects, I pulled out some of the spooky-cute goodies from the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Release and gave them my own magical Halloween twist.
“Have a Wicked Good Time” Gothic Picture Frame card
The Gothic Picture Frame Die was perfect for framing one of the adorable images from Hex Appeal. I kept the traditional Halloween palette of purple, black, orange and white, adding little pops of sparkle to the spiderweb details. I love how the oversized frame makes the stamped image feel like a spooky portrait hanging inside a haunted mansion.
Mouse Bat card — “You’re the Treat I Was Hoping For
Then came those Mouse Bat Embellishment Dies! These were just begging for some theme park-inspired fun. I played with layers, patterned papers, torn edges and white gel-pen accents to create two completely different Halloween cards.
Mouse Bat card — “Nice Fangs! Eek! Bite Me!”
The dimensional bat ears make such a fun focal point, especially when paired with those classic Halloween colors. I especially love how differently the same basic die can look simply by changing the background, composition and embellishments.
And I couldn’t stop there!
Full Pumpkin Mouse project showing both the card and dimensional folio/box
The Pumpkin Mouse Backpack Add-On became the star of one of my favorite projects. Instead of treating it simply as a backpack element, I transformed that big pumpkin into a dimensional Halloween centerpiece and paired it with plaid and spiderweb papers. A little tissue paper and some fun halloween treats and gift cards and you have a decorative, heartfelt gift and memory holder once emptied.
Close-up of Pumpkim
Lots of ink blending, deep shadows, white gel-pen highlights, lovingly put together with my hand-held adhesive from Tape Runner and a little shimmer helped bring all of those layers to life. The close-up really shows how much dimension and texture can be added to simple paper die cuts.
This treat box is especially close to my heart because I created it for our grandson, Nolan, as we prepare for our second annual visit to the Mouse’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the theme park, a tradition that combines celebrating his birthday with officially kicking off the Halloween season here in Central Florida!
I personalized the back with his name and even pulled in the castle die from a previous Scrappy Boy Stamps release, which was the perfect way to add another little touch of magic. I love mixing pieces from different releases and finding completely new ways to use them, but even more, I love knowing that this project will become part of another special memory with our grandson. 🎃🏰🧡
Finally, I had to play with the Haunted House Folio. I went for an eerie-but-cute abandoned mansion look with weathered grays, soft lavender, glowing golden windows, bats, spiderwebs, a pumpkin and even a creepy little hand reaching up from below. It was easy to position and adhere the smaller pieces with my hand-held Tape Runner. This project has so many tiny details to discover!
That’s probably my favorite part about crafting: the dies give you the pieces, but your imagination gets to decide what they become.
I hope these projects inspire you to pull out your supplies and look at them a little differently. Mix collections. Change the intended theme. Add unexpected colors. Turn an embellishment into the focal point. Most importantly, have fun creating something that’s completely you.
See how the Scrappy Boy Stamps Haunted House Folio Die comes together layer by layer! I first build the entire haunted house in white cardstock and photograph each stage as a reference. Then I can take it apart, add all the spooky color and details, and assemble everything using my favorite TapeRunner.com handheld adhesive tape runners. Use code KELLY10 to save 10%.
There’s something spooky happening at Stamped by Kelly! 🦇🏚️
I love a die set that gives you plenty of room to make it your own, and this haunted house definitely delivers. I created two completely different looks to show just how versatile it can be.
For my first version, I went with a classic Halloween palette of deep purple, black, gray and bright spooky green. I added texture to the house panels and layered all of those fabulous little details—the bats, spiderweb, ghost, creepy hand, fence, pumpkin and more. The bright green windows give it that perfect eerie glow!
For my second version, I decided to get a little messier! I used a combination of inks, splatters and coordinating patterned papers from the Hex Appeal bundle to create a distressed, grungy haunted-house feel. I love how the oranges, purples and blacks work together while the bright yellow-green windows really pop against the darker colors.
One die set—two totally different haunted houses! That is exactly what I love about dies like this. You can keep it clean and coordinated or pull out the inks, patterned papers and splatters and make it wonderfully creepy.
The Haunted House Folio Dieis part of Scrappy Boy Stamps’ August release and is packed with details that make it perfect for Halloween cards, folios, albums, home décor and more.
Each layer builds upon the next to create this fun Haunted House Flipbook/Folio. Before adding color or patterned paper, I like to:
🤍 Die-cut and assemble each layer in white cardstock to create a visual reference.
📸 Photograph each stage so I can easily remember how all those little pieces fit together.
🎨 Take everything back apart and decorate each panel individually with coloring, patterned papers, and embellishments.
🏠 Reassemble and permanently adhere each layer using my favorite handheld adhesive tape runners from TapeRunner.com.
This little extra planning step makes decorating a detailed project so much easier—and I have my photos to reference when it’s time to put the whole haunted house back together!
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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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Get spooky-cute with the NEWEST Hex Appeal release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! See how I used the August Card Sketch Inspiration to create this Franken-Fine Halloween card, complete with patterned papers, stitched dies, heat embossing, and my Copic color combinations. 💚💜🎃
I’m popping in with a little spooky-cute inspiration featuring the NEWEST release from Scrappy Boy Stamps — HEX APPEAL! 🎃💜💚
Featuring Hex Appeal & Coordinating Products
For this card, I also took inspiration from the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Card Sketch. There’s still a little time to play along, so grab your favorite Scrappy Boy goodies and put your own spin on the sketch!
One of my favorite things about sketches is that they take away that “where do I start?” moment. You already have the bones of the design—you just get to make it yours!
My Take on the Sketch
I stayed fairly close to the original layout, using two contrasting patterned papers for the background and bold black cardstock to recreate the strong horizontal and vertical elements.
Of course, the star had to be this adorable little Frankenstein! 💚
I placed him inside an Oval Stitched Nesting Die and gave the background a soft purple blend using my airbrush attachment from Copic to help him pop without competing with the image. A few white splatters and sparkly accents finished off the background.
And how could I resist…
“You’re Franken-Fine!” 😂
Close up to see white gel pen accents
Copic Coloring
I colored my little guy with Copic markers, using bright yellow-greens for that classic Frankenstein look and deep violets and cool grays to coordinate with the Hex Appeal patterned paper.
The Hex Appeal 6×9 Paper Pack made this sketch especially fun. Mixing the green bats with the purple argyle gave me plenty of pattern and color while still allowing my stamped image to remain the focal point.
For the sentiment, I heat embossed “You’re Franken-Fine!” in white on black cardstock. The crisp white embossing against the bold black gives the sentiment plenty of contrast and ties in perfectly with the black elements from the sketch. 🖤
My Go-To Dry Adhesive ✂️
With all these fun layers, I reach for my TapeRunner dry adhesive! It makes lining up and layering cardstock quick and easy, while helping keep my panels smooth and warp-free—especially when working with multiple layers.
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Come Play Along!
Remember, a card sketch is meant to inspire you—not limit you. Change the shapes, flip the design, rotate it, add another layer or simplify it. There’s no wrong way to interpret it!
You still have a little time to join the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Sketch Inspiration, so get those stamps, dies and papers out and PLAY!
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Get ready for the Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box 2026! I’m sharing five nostalgia-inspired card projects featuring goodies from this year’s boxes, along with a few creative twists from my Scrappy Boy stash. The Mystery Box Event runs August 13–17, while supplies last—and these limited-edition goodies won’t be around forever!
There is something extra fun about a mystery box—especially when you know it is packed with exclusive crafty goodies! The Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box Event is coming August 13–17, 2026, while supplies last, and I had the opportunity to create five projects inspired by some of the products you may find inside.
Before we jump into the projects, here are the important Mystery Box details:
🎁 Mystery Box A
$95, including shipping Includes 3 limited-edition 6×8 stamp sets with coordinating outline dies, plus extra goodies. The stamps and dies alone have a stated retail value of $156.
🎁 Mystery Box B
$95, including shipping Includes 7 limited-edition card/album die sets, plus extra goodies. The dies alone have a stated retail value of $150.
Each box contains approximately $225 in retail value, and if you purchase both Box A and Box B, you will not receive duplicate products between the two boxes.
These are FINAL SALE and available only while supplies last, so August 13 is definitely a date to put on your crafty calendar!
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A Creative Note: My projects feature products from the Mystery Boxes, but I mixed in some dies, papers and supplies from my personal Scrappy Boy Stamps stash. That’s part of the fun—seeing how these new goodies can work with products you may already own!
🐶 Project #1: The Cutest Toy
“THE CUTEST TOY / A TRUE LIMITED EDITION” CARD
This one immediately took me back to childhood! I created a fun retro toy-inspired card with the adorable tiny-armed pup front and center.
And there is an important detail about this project: the toy-inspired frame is NOT a special die included in the Mystery Box. I created that look by combining simple geometric dies from my existing stash.
I love finding unexpected ways to stretch basic dies and turn them into something completely different. The bold red, white and black palette gives this card that classic toy-box feel, while the sentiments “The Cutest Toy” and “A True Limited Edition” couldn’t be more perfect for a Mystery Box project.
Copic Color Combos
Dog – C3 & C5 Airbrushed on white
You can achieve the same look ink blending with gray pigment ink or stamping on solid gray paper with black ink. I made this card with scraps. These circle knobs can be found on the following products:
Quick & Easy – No Color Made with simple geometric shapes
🦖 Project #2: Big Hugs From a Tiny-Armed Friend
Dinosaur Birthday Card
How could I resist this little guy?
This project became a bright, cheerful birthday card filled with rainbow stripes, colorful dots and one very happy green dinosaur. I layered different shapes and patterns to give the card lots of movement without taking attention away from the image. I used my new favorite die from my stash called Tri-Fold Card Die w/ stitched layers.
“Big Hugs From A Tiny-Armed Friend” makes me smile every time, and I paired it with “Birthday Adventures Await” to make this one ready for a celebration.
Copic Colors
Dinosaur – light green – YG01, YG03, YG05
Dinosaur – medium green – YG06, YG09
Deep green shadows – G07, G17, G28
Belly/highlights -YG21, YG23
Mouth – R20, R22
Teeth – C0, C1
Grounding/deep shadows – C3, C5
🥔 Project #3: Perfectly Put Together
Sweet Potato Card
This might be one of my favorites simply because it is so wonderfully silly!
I turned my card into a playful “Sweet Potatoes” design featuring a familiar pair of spud-inspired friends. The bold letters, glitter, hearts, polka dots and layered elements make this card feel like pure childhood fun.
The “Perfectly Put Together” sentiment was the finishing touch.
This is also a great example of why I love Mystery Box events. The new products can be the starting point, but you can pull out your existing Scrappy Boy supplies and completely run with an idea.
For this project, I went with a dramatic black space background so the green, purple and white coloring of my space ranger would really pop. The stars, splatters and circular galaxy-inspired sentiment element give the card plenty of dimension while keeping the character as the focal point.
This one is another fun nod to childhood memories without needing the entire card to be literal. I used the stitched nested rectangles and the stitched scalloped nested A2 card dies.
Copic Colors
Suit whites – C0, C1, C3
Green accents – YG03, YG06, YG09
Purple accents – V04, V06, V09
Skin – E000, E00, E11, E21
Hair/brows – E23, E25, E27
Blue accents – B23, B26, B28
Shadows – C3, C5
🌸 Project #5: Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After Door Card
My final project takes the Mystery Box inspiration in a completely different direction.
Instead of a character-focused design, I created a whimsical door card filled with soft pastels, flowers and a little bit of magic. The pink and purple door details contrast beautifully against the soft background, while the dimensional flowers add a sweet, playful finish. Flowers are from the Sweet Rabbit Back Pack Add On Die Set.
The Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box Event runs August 13–17, 2026, while supplies last. With only a limited quantity available, I would not count on these boxes lasting through the entire event.
Remember:
Box A: 3 limited-edition 6×8 stamp sets + coordinating outline dies + extra goodies
Box B: 7 limited-edition card/album dies + extra goodies
$95 per box, shipping included
Approximately $225 retail value in each box
Purchase A + B and there are no duplicates between the boxes
Final sale — no returns or exchanges
Mystery Boxes may also contain previously released products, colored die cuts, papers, show-exclusive products and kits.
“PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING”
I will be sharing more detailed looks at these five projects, including the Scrappy Boy products I mixed in from my stash, but because these Mystery Boxes are available for such a short time, I wanted to share all five projects together first.
If these projects have you wondering what might be hiding inside those boxes…well, that’s exactly what makes a Mystery Box so much fun! 💗
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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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.
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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!
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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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! 🌊🐙☀️
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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