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You’re a Classic! 🐭❤️ | My 118th Craft Roulette Submission

Celebrating my 118th Craft Roulette submission with a classic mouse-inspired soda can card using The Sassy Club Stamps Cola Pop Stamp Set and Soda Can Die! Discover how I interpreted planetary colors, created wonky mouse ears, and incorporated two folds — including a clever scored flap that lifts to reveal a hidden handwritten message!

A Little Wonky, A Little Disney Magic, and a Whole Lot of Crafty Fun!

Hello, crafty friends! 💕

I’m back with another creative adventure, and this week I’m celebrating my 118th submission to Craft Roulette! Can you believe it?

One of my favorite things about Craft Roulette is how four completely random parameters can take you in a direction you might never have considered. This week was no exception!

My family as The Emperor’s New Groove this year!

I reached for The Sassy Club Stamps Cola Pop Stamp Set and the Sassy Club Stamps Soda Can Die, then after a visit to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, was inspired to create this fun modification that combines a classic color palette, a little wonky personality, and a secret place to write a special message.

And yes, this little cutie is another addition to my More Spooky Sips collection! Follow me on Facebook at Stampedbykelly.

🎰 This Week’s Craft Roulette Parameters

  • Project: Card with 2 Folds
  • Colors: Planets
  • Element: Beautiful
  • Random: Wonky

Let’s see how I brought all four parameters together!

🪐 Planetary Colors — A Little Creative Interpretation!

When the wheel landed on Planets, I immediately started thinking about the beautiful colors found throughout our solar system.

Rather than trying to represent every planet, I focused on a few planetary color inspirations that would complement my mouse-inspired design.

My deep red cardstock reminds me of Mars, the Red Planet, while the soft pink and creamy white blending on my soda can brings to mind the beautiful cloud colors associated with Venus. I incorporated black accents for the darkness of space and sparkling silver elements inspired by the metallic and icy appearances we often associate with celestial landscapes.

Of course, I couldn’t resist adding those cheerful yellow buttons for a little extra sunshine!

I love how a color parameter can be interpreted creatively while still maintaining the overall personality of a project.

🐭 You’re a Classic!

For my main focal point, I used The Sassy Club Stamps Cola Pop Stamp Set along with the Sassy Club Stamps Soda Can Die to create this adorable classic mouse-inspired character.

The black mouse ears, rosy cheeks, striped straw, and bright yellow buttons immediately give this little can its personality!

The sentiment “YOU’RE A Classic” seemed especially fitting. After all, some things just never go out of style!

I also added a shiny metallic can lid and pull tab, along with little white gel pen highlights and dotted details.

Behind my character, I layered red cardstock over a thin black mat and added horizontal strips of silver glitter cardstock for just the right amount of sparkle.

✂️ Two Folds — With a Little Creative Paper Engineering!

Now, this is where I had some fun interpreting the Card with 2 Folds parameter!

My first fold is the traditional fold used to create my A2-size card base. This gives me the familiar greeting card format that opens to reveal the inside.

My decorated card front sits on top of that folded A2 card base.

But I wasn’t finished there! This is a photo dramatization of my “second” fold.

For my second fold, I created a scored hinge on the red lower portion of my soda can character.

That scored line allows the red section to fold upward like a little flap, revealing a hidden space underneath where a personal message can be written!

So technically, my second fold isn’t another fold in the actual card base. Instead, it’s a functional scored fold incorporated into the decorative element attached to the card front.

And I’m counting it! 😄

I love how it adds a fun interactive surprise without changing the overall appearance of the card.

A little note tucked behind that adorable character makes the card even more personal. After all, part of the joy of handmade cards is giving someone a reason to smile!

🤪 Wonky Is Wonderful!

The Wonky parameter was another opportunity to have some fun!

Instead of using perfectly symmetrical die-cut circles, I cut my black mouse ears by hand, allowing them to have slightly uneven, wonky shapes.

I also placed the striped straw at an angle rather than straight up and down.

These little imperfections give the character personality and remind me that handmade doesn’t have to mean perfectly measured or perfectly symmetrical.

Sometimes wonky is exactly what makes something wonderful!

✨ The Beautiful Little Details

For the Beautiful parameter, I focused on all those little finishing touches that make a handmade card feel special.

From the softly blended rosy cheeks and the silver metallic lid to the glittery horizontal accents and tiny white gel pen dots, each detail adds a little charm.

I especially love the contrast between the bold red cardstock and the shimmer of the silver accents.

It’s amazing how a few small details can bring an entire character to life!

🥤 More Spooky Sips with The Sassy Club!

This little mouse-inspired soda can is another addition to my More Spooky Sips series featuring The Sassy Club Stamps Cola Pop Stamp Set and the Sassy Club Stamps Soda Can Die.

I’ve been having so much fun transforming the same basic soda can shape into different personalities!

Each new creation reminds me how versatile our crafting supplies can be when we start looking beyond their original purpose.

And there’s still another spooky sip waiting to be revealed!

💕 118 Submissions and Still Having Fun!

After 118 Craft Roulette submissions, I still get excited to see what those spinning wheels will challenge us to create next!

Some weeks the parameters come together easily. Other weeks they require a little imagination, a little experimenting, and maybe even a few creative interpretations.

But that’s the fun of it!

Whether you’re an experienced cardmaker or someone who has never picked up a stamp or die-cutting machine, I hope my projects encourage you to give something creative a try.

You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy creating. Sometimes all you need is paper, a few favorite supplies, and a crafty friend to inspire you along the way.

Thank you for stopping by and sharing a little craft therapy with paper with me today!

Until next time, keep crafting, keep smiling, and never be afraid to get a little wonky!

Happy crafting! 💗

Kelly
StampedbyKelly

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More Spooky Sips! 🍬 A Candy Corn Crush!

🥤🧡 Orange you crushing on this one? My retro-inspired “You’re My Crush” soda can card is another sweet addition to my More Spooky Sips Collection! I’m turning one Sassy Club Soda Can Die Set into five unique creations, mixing Halloween fun with a little nostalgia while stretching my crafty stash. Follow along at @StampedByKelly as I reveal them all! 🎃✨

Project #3 | Stamped by Kelly

The countdown is ON! 🎃🧡 We’re counting the days until our family celebrates Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this weekend, and I’m keeping the Halloween excitement going with the third project in my More Spooky Sips collection!

Meet You’re My Crush! 🧡💛🤍

For this soda-inspired card, I used torn cardstock in classic candy corn colors—white, yellow, and orange—to create a fun, textured background on my soda can. I love how the torn edges add a little extra character!

I finished the can with bold black accents, a coordinating straw, and a few embellishments for a playful Halloween look.

🧡 Crafty Supplies & Inspiration

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💕 Stretch Your Stash!

You know my crafting rule: If I can’t think of at least three ways to use it, I think twice before buying it!

This soda can die set is perfect for mixing and matching colors, sentiments, and themes. Just imagine this same design in pinks and reds with little hearts for Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Check out The Sassy Club for this adorable soda can die set and coordinating cola pop sentiments. The creative combinations are practically endless!

👻 More Spooky Sips Coming Soon!

That’s three projects revealed, with two more spooky surprises still hiding in the shadows!

Which has been your favorite so far—Dr. Ghoul, Diet Spook, or You’re My Crush?

Follow @stampedbykelly for the next reveal, more crafty inspiration, and a little Halloween fun!

Happy Crafting! 🧡

Kelly

Stamped by Kelly | Designer & Colorist

Diet Spook! A Boo-tiful Halloween Soda Can Card 👻🥤

👻🥤 One die set, FIVE spooky possibilities! I’m transforming the Sassy Club Stamps Soda Can Die Set into adorable Halloween creations, starting with this sweet little “Diet Spook” ghost! Discover how Copic airbrushing, metallic cardstock, and a little imagination can help stretch your crafty stash. Follow @StampedByKelly to see the other four surprise designs! 💜

Featuring Sassy Club Stamps | Stamped by Kelly

Who says soda cans can’t dress up for Halloween? 👻💜

Today I’m sharing a little Halloween fun featuring the Soda Can Die Set and Cola Pop Sentiment Stamps from Sassy Club Stamps! With a little creativity, some Copic airbrushing, and a few goodies from my stash, I transformed an ordinary soda can into this adorable little ghost!

And seriously, how cute is that “Diet Spook” sentiment?!

A Little Copic Magic! 🎨

I wanted my ghost to have a soft, whimsical look rather than traditional Halloween colors.

Using my Copic Markers and airbrush system, I added soft touches of blue, pink, and lavender to give my little ghost some personality. I also airbrushed the background with bright, playful colors to complement the Spooky Mouse patterned paper. This is available in both 6×6 and 8×8 inch packs.

Of course, I couldn’t resist adding some white gel pen highlights! Those little dots and accents really help bring the eyes, straw, and ghost to life.

It’s All in the Details! ✨

One of my favorite tricks is finding ways to use supplies I already own.

For this project, I pulled out some metallic mirror cardstock from my stash to create the aluminum rim and pull tab on the soda can.

That little bit of shine makes such a difference! It gives the can a more realistic appearance while adding another fun texture to the card.

I finished everything off with layers of black and purple cardstock, colorful patterned paper, and a few coordinating embellishments.

Supplies Used 🛍️

Sassy Club Stamps

Additional Supplies

  • Copic Markers and Airbrush System
  • White Gel Pen
  • Metallic Mirror Cardstock (from my stash)
  • Black and Purple Cardstock
  • Coordinating Enamel Dots

Stretch Your Stash! 💕

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m a big believer in getting more than one use out of my crafty supplies!

My personal rule is to come up with at least three different ways to use a product before purchasing it.

The Soda Can Die Set is a perfect example! With a little imagination, you can transform a simple soda can into something completely different for holidays, birthdays, or just because. Here are some sneaks to projects already created. Follow me by clicking this link which will take you to My Facebook Page @StampedbyKelly.

Sometimes the most creative projects happen when we look at our supplies in a whole new way!

Thanks for Stopping By! 💜

I hope this little Diet Spook inspires you to pull out your dies, experiment with color, and give something in your stash a fun Halloween makeover!

Be sure to check out Sassy Club Stamps for the supplies featured in today’s project.

And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook here>>> stampedbykelly and on social media for more crafty inspiration, creative techniques, and ways to stretch your stash!

Until next time, stay crafty!

💕 Kelly
Stamped by Kelly

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Monday Mood: Coffee, Peace & Fangs!

Coffee-fueled humor, groovy peace, and fang-tastic fun! Explore three handmade projects featuring Scrappy Boy stamps and dies, with colorful details and creative ways to mix your crafting stash.

October 5, 2026

Happy Monday, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing three playful projects featuring Scrappy Boy stamps and dies, with many of the layers and pieces adhered using dry adhesive from TapeRunner.com.

☕ Surviving One Monday at a Time

“Powered by Coffee & Deadlines” pretty much sums up Monday! Soft rainbow sentiment blocks, a clipboard-carrying character, and a crisp black frame bring this card together.

The main panel is actually a one layer card and gives the illusion of depth and dimension with simple shadows. I incorporated a pop of color by adding a simple rectangle mat with decorative stitched edge. I still enjoy having layers for a nice substantial weight on my card fronts, as well as the polished look of matting your one-layered panels by using a stitched nested rectangle die to give a small black border/frame and little added interest. 

🌼 Packed with Peace & Personality

Turquoise, yellow, purple flowers, and sparkly peace signs give this smiling Vintage Van Back Pack Add-On plenty of flower-power personality!

The Vintage Van Backpack Add-On Die Set pairs with the Backpack Base Die Set, sold separately. The additional flowers were from the sweet rabbit backpack add-on set already in my stash.

The add-on pieces also work on other shapes! I’ve successfully used these sets with standard A2 bases, coffee cups, trash bins, and other standalone dies from Scrappy Boy’s collection.

  • Details: Flowers are from another back pack add-on called sweet-rabbit-backpack-add-on-die-set, silver peace signs, a decorative zipper pull, and white gel-pen highlights.
  • Copics: Turquoise BG01/BG05/BG09; yellow Y13/Y15/Y17; cream E50/E51/E53; purple V04/V06/V09; pink RV52/RV55/RV66; lights Y17/YR15/YR18; eyes E23/E25/E29.

🦇 Ear-resistibly Spooky

A familiar round-eared friend gets a fang-tastic makeover! Bat wings, torn HEX APPEAL PATTERNED PAPER layers, and cheeky sentiments make this Halloween card more sweet than scary.

  • Details: Black, purple, and orange layers; spiderweb paper; white highlights; and “Nice Fangs!,” “EEK!,” and “Bite Me!” sentiments.
  • I love how Scrappy Boy’s pattern paper has a substantial weight and luxurious feel and gloss coating. When torn towards you, there’s a white core, which is very beneficial when wanting to create added movement and texture on your cards without added bulk.
  • Copics: Face E000/E00/E11; cheeks R20/R22; mouth R14/R24/R29; shaded black details C5/C7/C9. Leave the fangs white! Add white gel pen accents.

💛 Keeping It Together with TapeRunner

Many of my paper layers and die-cut pieces are adhered with TapeRunner.com dry adhesive. The adhesive comes on spools in handheld runners offered in different colors and shapes. They ultimately all serve essentially the same purpose—choose the style that feels comfortable in your hand and the color that makes you happy!

🛍️ Shop Small & Get Crafty

Support small businesses while creating something special! Find these products and coordinating supplies at www.scrappyboy.com⁠:

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Which project matches your Monday mood—coffee, peace, or fangs? Tell me in the comments!

Happy crafting!
Kelly
@stampedbykelly

Spooky Cute with the Scrappy Boy Stamps August Release! 🦇🎃

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.

Happy crafting — and stay spooky! 🦇🎃✨

👻 Haunted House Folio Die | Scrappy Boy Stamps

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! 🦇🏚️

Today I’m featuring the Haunted House Folio Die from the August Release from Scrappy Boy Stamps, and this one was SO much fun to create!

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 Die is 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.

Started with 4 main layers.

Building the Haunted House Folio — Layer by Layer

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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You can find the new release and the Haunted House Folio Die at Scrappy Boy Stamps⁠.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Crafting!
Kelly
StampedbyKelly 🖤👻🦇

Going Batty with the New Scrappy Boy Stamps Halloween Release!

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 Halloween Card

For my second project, I paired the adorable Spooky Bat Mouse Embellishment Die with the dramatic Gothic Picture Frame.

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.

I used my favorite dry adhesive from TapeRunner.com⁠ to assemble all the layers of this card. Shop their selection of crafty adhesives and use promo code KELLY10 to save 10% on your entire cart! This costs you nothing extra and helps support my creative journey.

Ready to create your own Halloween projects? Purchase the Hex Appeal I Want It All Bundle, Spooky Bat Mouse Embellishment Die, Gothic Picture Frame, and more at ScrappyBoy.com. Scrappy Boy links are NOT affiliate links, just added for convenience. If you do happen to make a purchase, please let them know in the comments that I inspired you in some way.

Happy crafting!
Kelly
Stamped by Kelly

A Little Hex Appeal + A Whole Lot of Franken-Fine!

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.

Copic Color Combinations:

💚 Skin: YG01 • YG03 • YG05 • YG07
💜 Purple: V12 • V15 • V17
🖤 Black/Gray: C3 • C5 • C7 • C9
🤍 Skull: C0 • C1 • C3

Feel free to substitute your favorite combinations—the fun is making these characters completely your own!

Scrappy Boy Supplies

🎃 HEX APPEAL STAMPS & OUTLINE DIES
👻 HEX APPEAL 6×9 PAPER PACK
✂️ OVAL STITCHED NESTING DIES
✂️ RECTANGLE STITCHED NESTING DIES

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.

Want to give it a try? Use promo code KELLY10 for 10% OFF your TapeRunner purchase! 💕

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!

When you share your creation on social media, be sure to use:

#scrappyboysketchaug

I can’t wait to see what you create!

Happy Crafting!
Kelly
Stamped By Kelly

🇺🇸 Celebrating Freedom and Milestones | Pajama Crafter Stamps Inspiration Hop

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!

Follow me on Instagram: @StampedByKelly

✨ About My Card

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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Supplies Used

🇺🇸 Freedom Isn’t Free Stamp Set (NEW!)
🇺🇸 Forever 29 Cake Stamp Set
🇺🇸 Vintage Americana 6×6 Patterned Paper Pack
🇺🇸 Holographic Specialty Cardstock
🇺🇸 Copic Markers
🇺🇸 White Gel Pen
🇺🇸 Glitter Embellishments and Gems

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✨ Three projects. Three interactive designs. One amazing new Scrappy Boy Stamps release! ✨

Looking for creative interactive card ideas featuring the newest stamp and die releases? In today’s project roundup, I’m sharing three handmade interactive cards packed with fun techniques, dimensional elements, and unique paper crafting inspiration. From shaker card designs to clever moving features and detailed die-cut scenes, these projects showcase how versatile stamps, dies, patterned paper, and coloring techniques can be combined to create memorable handmade greeting cards. Whether you enjoy card making, scrapbooking, paper crafting, or mixed media projects, these interactive designs offer plenty of inspiration for birthdays, celebrations, and special occasions. Scroll through to see each project up close, discover creative ways to use your supplies, and find ideas you can incorporate into your own card making adventures

Today I’m sharing a fun roundup of three cards I created using products from the newest Scrappy Boy Stamps release. Each project features a different interactive element and plenty of detail, making them perfect for anyone who loves adding a little extra magic to their handmade cards.

🏰 Castle Gate Card

For this card, I created a magical castle scene featuring interactive opening gates that reveal the story inside. The layered details, rich colors, and dimensional elements make this design feel like stepping into a fairy tale.

not photographed: Gates to Emerald City

💊 Interactive Spinner Card

This playful spinner card adds movement and surprise with a fun interactive mechanism. Watching the focal image spin brings the design to life and makes it a great card for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.

I used a spinner mechanism that easily glues one side to image and one to card. The SPINCYCLE MICRO ROTATORS that create the movement can be found here on Grab your 10 pk SpinCycle Micro Rotators

🐉 Dragon Shaker Card

My dragon shaker card combines sparkle, texture, and movement with a shaker element full of colorful sequins. The adorable dragon and fantasy-themed details make this one especially fun for dragon lovers and fantasy fans.

I had so much fun bringing these scenes to life with movement, dimension, and a little bit of magic! Each card showcases a different way to create interactive designs while highlighting the versatility of this fantastic new release. The square shaker uses the Dragon Die Set paired with the raven and sentiment from Dragon Kingdom. Fabulous patterned paper is so easy to put together a scene to make your supplies shine!!

Which one is your favorite?

❤️ Castle
💙 Spinner
💚 Dragon

Shop the new release at ScrappyBoy.com and visit StampedByKelly.com for more photos, details, supply lists, and Copic color combinations!

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