I’m absolutely thrilled to share my latest card projects featuring the October release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! Each project highlights just how versatile these products can be when paired with older release dies and new goodies.
Unique Creations: Stretching My Crafting Stash
Creating unique projects is my passion, and I love pairing unlikely sets together to come up with alternative ways to use my supplies. This approach not only stimulates my creativity but helps others stretch their stash too! Here’s a closer look at some of the projects I’ve crafted in preparation for this month’s release!
SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:
CHRISTMAS CAROL Stamps & Outline Dies
Scrappy Boy Stamps card-making die A2 NESTED STITCHED RECTANGLES
Background 6×6 Patterned Paper Pack
SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:
CUTE KIDS – I LOVE SPORTS stamps & coordinating outline dies
YARN BALL MINI ALBUM CARD DIE
STITCHED RECTANGLES A2 NESTING DIES
6×6 COORDINATING PAPER PACK
SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:
MOUSE PIZZA DIE SET
MAGIC MIRROR MINI ALBUM CARD DIE
6X6 Paper Pack – miscellaneous from prior release
SCRAPPY BOY Supplies Used:
BUTT-CRACKER SUITE stamps and coordinating outline dies
A2 DOME MINI ALBUM & CARD DIE
WREATH ADD-ON ENVELOPE POP-UP DIE
Sentiment from NICE LIST Stamps.
INK ON 3 -NO LINE WATERCOLORING INK
This month, I’ve utilized a no line coloring technique on the Butt Cracker Suite images, transforming them into adorable figures lounging in inner tubes! Who knew a ballerina tutu could double as a swimming tube? And one of the images was a perfect fit to create a Santa in a peppermint-colored inner tube, making it ideal for a holiday ornament—especially fun for those crafty friends celebrating the holidays in warmer climates! 😂🌴
Together, let’s get creative and explore new crafting possibilities with our supplies! Follow along for more inspiration! Follow me @stampedbykelly on Social Media. Ask me questions and let’s inspire each other together!
I’m excited to share a fun project featuring one of the newly released stamps from Pajama Crafter Stamps called Polar Pals! This adorable stamp set is perfect for the cozy holiday season, and I’ve paired it with some dies from my stash to create a layered tag that adds a special touch to any gift. 🎁✨
This layered tag isn’t just a pretty addition to gifts; you can also think outside the box! Here are a few more creative ways to use tags:
Elements on a Scrapbook Page: Incorporate your tags as decorative elements on your scrapbook pages. They make great titles or embellishments!
Christmas Tree Ornaments: Use your tags as ornaments for your Christmas tree, adding a personal and handmade touch to your holiday decor.
Banners & Garlands: Create a beautiful banner with tags strung together to celebrate special occasions or to decorate your craft space.
Bulletin Board Décor: Jazz up your bulletin boards with themed tags that can be changed out seasonally to keep things fresh.
There’s so much to do with tags, and I hope this project inspires you to get crafty!
And if you’re interested, there’s a fantastic hop going on right now, where you can participate for a chance to earn a prize! The magic all starts at Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Instagram page.
Be sure to check out the latest releases at Pajama Crafter Stamps; I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Featuring Woodland Christmas Eve Stamps from PCS
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Today, let’s dive into the magical world of stamping and explore how we can transform our stamped images into whimsical scenes that tell entirely new stories. The beauty of crafting lies in its endless possibilities, and merging different stamp sets allows us to stretch our imaginations beyond the original designs!
Why Mix and Mash?
Often, we get caught up in using our stamps exactly as intended. But what if we dare to break that mold? By mixing and mashing our favorite stamped images, we can create unique narratives that are both fun and unexpected! Think about taking a flower from one set and placing it alongside a character from another—suddenly, you’ve got a new scene full of life and creativity! 🌈✨
Embrace the Joy of Creation
One of the best parts of crafting is enjoying the process itself. Don’t worry about strict rules or expected outcomes. Allow your instincts to guide you! Even if things don’t turn out as planned, each creation is a step on your artistic journey.
Right now, I have a fun project on my desk that’s in the works. I can’t wait to see how it evolves! Let’s inspire one another with fresh ideas and push our boundaries together.
So, grab your favorite stamps, cut them out, and start mixing! Let’s stamp our way to creativity and make this journey colorful and fun. Don’t forget to share your creations with me @stampedbykelly I’m always looking for new inspiration!
Scrappy Boy Stamps’ August 2025 Release Inspration
Hello, crafty friends! 🎉
I’m thrilled to share my recent card creations using products from Scrappy Boy Stamps’ August release! Each project showcases a unique theme that I can’t wait for you to see!
featuring TRICKSTER GHOST
🦇 Fun Fold Card Inspired by a Cult Classic
First up, I created a fun fold card inspired by a quirky underworld couple from a beloved movie. This card is perfect for Halloween lovers! With enchanting pattern papers and a main character that brings a smile, it’s a delightful addition to any Halloween celebration. 👻💀
Creating a Z-fold card in A2 size is simple and fun! Start with a piece of cardstock measuring 4.25” x 11” and score it at 2.75” and 5.5” along the long side. Fold the cardstock in half at the 5.5” score line, creating the first ‘Z’ fold. Then, take the smaller section and fold it back on itself at the 2.75” score line. This will give you a card that opens in a zigzag manner. Decorate each panel as desired, and you’ll have a beautiful Z-fold card perfect for any occasion! Happy crafting!
FEATURING: Cute Kids Detectives
🔍 Crafty Twist on a Favorite Show
Next, I took inspiration from a show I adore, where amateur sleuths navigate mysteries in their fancy apartment building. This time, there’s a twist—my characters are all crafters! 🎨✂️ I’ve customized each character image with specific colors to make them instantly recognizable, and added crafty elements from the “Crafting Tools Die Set Add-On Craft Cart.”
Crafting inspiration can come from the smallest details! By layering cardstock and utilizing elements from your stash, like the crafty elements from the add-on set for the craft cart, you can beautifully tie your design together and add depth. I also love to create custom sentiments using my printer, which I cut out and pop up with dimensional foam tape for added interest. One of my favorite aspects of the Scrappy Boy line is how it mimics the images in the coordinating pattern paper, creating miniature versions that are perfect for fussy cutting. Incorporating these into my scenes brings an extra layer of creativity to my projects!
FEATURING: Magnifying Glass Die
🎡 Whimsical SHAKER Mouse Wand
Lastly, I’m excited to introduce the new standalone Magnifying Glass Die that coordinates with the Cute Kids Detective Set! Instead of a standard magnifying glass, I paired it with fun theme park elements and colorful papers, creating a whimsical SHAKER mouse wand. 🎈🐭 I even made some shaker bits using coordinating cardstock and shaker cover plate dies to add that extra flair! The zipper pull mouse hand die creates a fun “dangle” on the SHAKER wand.
I’m excited to share how I transformed the magnifying glass into a theme park-inspired shaker wand! Many of the elements released are perfectly sized to layer with other items in your stash, so don’t hesitate to mix and match or get creative with die cuts—even using the negative space they leave behind. I love the fun new spin I was able to give the magnifying glass, especially with the addition of a dangle made from a zipper pull mouse hand die on the handle! Inside the shaker, I filled it with confetti and cut pieces from a cover plate die, creating shaker bits that perfectly match my project. How fun is it to elevate your creations this way? Be sure to check out all the fantastic products available at scrappyboy.com!
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I am following up after my LIVE held on Tuesday, 3/14, International Pi Day, where I started to share how to get creative and make something fun and unique to honor the day! And what better and CALORIE FREE way to celebrate Pi Day, than by creating a pie shaker element using the Circle Shaker Basics 1 set from Stamp Anniething?
A pre-recorded video will be shared on the Stamp Anniething Stampers Facebook page shortly which will provide additional details and elaborate more on how to create this shaker element and two 5.5 inch square cards. My initial LIVE was cut short due to a family emergency and appreciate everyone’s concern. We are all good now!
Card using Pie Shaker Element
To get started, you’ll need the Circle Shaker Basics 1 set, some cardstock in your desired color, chipboard, acetate sheet, shaker bits and liquid adhesive. Begin by die-cutting 5 circles using the circle “frame” die from the set – one from cardstock and the others from chipboard. Make sure when gluing together, they match up in size.
Shaker Basics 1 from Stamp Anniething 5 chipboard & 1 card-stock – image shows which dies to use to cut. Keep negative pieces for a future project. Cut acetate sheet with the single die at the top. Later, we will use this to seal your pie and create barrier to hold shaker bits in.
Next, layer of each die-cut with the liquid adhesive and use brayer or your fingers to make sure the layers are stacked evenly and ensure there is no air or separation between layers to prevent your shaker bits from escaping.
Running brayer over each layer helps create a strong seal, keeping shaker fill where it belongs.
Now, add the shaker bits-on top of the cardstock circle in the well you created, as desired – you can add whatever you want to create interest (sequins, clay shaker bits, etc). I used jelly dots. You can use one color or simply mix a variety of colors for a more random look, as I have done here. Once you’re happy with how the shaker filling are arranged, carefully glue the cardstock circle onto the top on the acetate circle to seal.
See the depth created by layering chipboard versus using foam tape.To create wavy pie crust edge, trace circle onto coordinating card stock. Then cut with scissors a curvy edge about 1/2 inch wider than the initial line drawn. Ink blend edges to look like it browned in oven and finish with white gel pen for added interest.This photo shows the different pieces that will be glued together to create pieFill well with shaker bits after gluing down to free-handed circle you traced and fussy cut to create the wavy outside of the pie crust edge. This seals one side of your pie element. Place something heavy to ensure good adhesion.
Finally, you can add some touches to make it look like a pie – for example, you can cut small strips of card stock in 1/4 in strips either with decorative scissors or your paper trimmer. Consider ink blending the edges to create a visual effect of being browned in the oven. Other options for a decorative edge could be to use the edger dies from Stamp Anniething to make it look more like rippled pastry to form the lattice crust.
Edger dies/see smaller scalloped aboveInk blend your strips and glue down in s lattice design snd then cut off any edges that hang over.Layer strips and glue down to single frame to create pie top.
And voila – you now have a pie shaker element that you can use to decorate cards, scrapbook pages, or even as a fun little trinket to give away as a gift, attached to a tag, memordex card or mini recipe album! The possibilities are endless, and the best part is that you can customize it to fit your personal style and preference.
Finished pie element
So why not get your creative juices flowing and make your own pie shaker element to not just celebrate International Pi Day, but stretch your current die stash and use your supplies in a new, unique and fun ways!?!
Example of 5.5 inch square card paired up with a chibi
Happy crafting!
Final Card Project using pie element without chibi
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Are you tired of having piles of scraps left over from your crafting projects? Do you wish there was a way to make use of these scraps without having to throw them away? Look no further than Scrappyboy Stamps and his FABULOUS line of Memorydex Dies!
Memorydex Dies are a fantastic tool for any crafter looking to make the most of their scraps. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, these dies are perfect for not only memorydex cards, but for creating unique and personalized elements to add to cards, scrapbook pages, and more. Scrappy Boy’s Memory elements add-on dies are great to use up your cardstock left over bits! Simply pour your scraps onto the dies and run them through your die-cutting machine to create perfectly shaped pieces that can be used in a variety of ways.
One great way to use Memorydex Dies is to create custom background elements for your projects. Layer scraps cut with different dies to add texture and interest to your design. You can also use the dies to create embellishments, such as flowers or stars, to adorn your projects.
Another fun way to use Memorydex Dies is to create your own custom embellishments. Cut scraps into unique shapes and sizes, then layer them together to create one-of-a-kind embellishments that match your project perfectly. For example, use a heart-shaped die to cut scraps in shades of pink and red, then layer them together to create a custom heart embellishment for a Valentine’s Day card.
Fashioned a flower umbrella for my gnome scene using leftovers from the DRESS stand-alone die and pie topper.
Finally, Memorydex Dies are a great way to use up your scraps while creating a cohesive project. Choose a few colors or patterns that coordinate well together, then use the dies to cut scraps in these designs. You’ll be left with a bundle of perfectly coordinated pieces that you can use to make a truly unique project.
Simple stamp surgery created PEEPS perfect for my Easter Dex card. I also had a scrap filmstrip and stamped image colored up where an accidental BLOB kept me from using her on a regular card front. No Waste Here!!!
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a way to use up your crafting scraps, look no further than Scrappyboy Stamps’ Memorydex Dies. Not only will you be reducing your waste, but you’ll also be creating unique and personalized projects that will truly stand out. So go ahead and dig through your pile of scraps – you never know what creative possibilities lie within!
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