I’m thrilled to share some exciting news from Pajama Crafter Stamps—their Spring Release has officially launched! As a member of the design team, I’ve had the joy of creating with two of the four incredible NEW stamp sets being released this month, and I can’t wait to show you my card projects!
📦 Featured Sets:
The “Eggstra Special” stamp set is perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your springtime cards.
I used bright and colorful patterned paper, as well as some sparkly orange ombre paper to mat my foiled card panel. I created a background to represent an art exhibit, with these cute chicks creating their best painted egg “portraits.” The file is available FREE to you. I created a pdf file you can download with my background design for free.
Fussy cut the paint brush from the 3 chicks and piece it with the single chick image to create an amazing artist!Here is the “before” I added the paintbrush. I even cut his arm with it and pieced it into the single chick.Fussy-cut the paintbrush out and glue in place
Next up is the beautiful “Where Hope Blooms” stamp set. I used the 3 little birds, flower, leaves and cute kitty, sitting on a windowsill overlooking the city. This background is also available fir download to use for FREE on your projects.
Card Project: For my creation, I chose a soft, watercolored background look using Copic markers to mimic a colorful and bustling city. I stamped the images and colored them up, too. The smaller images are popped up with foam squares for a little dimension. I added a little white gel pen to put the finishing touches on my card.
✨ Ready to Create?
I hope these projects inspire you to dive into spring crafting! Don’t forget to check out the new release on the Pajama Crafter Stamps website and see the delightful options available using my affiliate link to let Joy know you like what I create!
Happy crafting, everyone! I can’t wait to see what you create with these beautiful sets! Don’t forget to grab the file to print fun backgrounds inspired by this Spring Release!! 🎨💌
A2 Fun Fold Stadium Card featuring Pajama Crafter Stamps
While we celebrate love today, over at Pajama Crafter Stamps, we’re kicking off March Madness!
Hop along for chance to win 2 sets from release!
🎉 That means it’s time to gear up for everything from exciting sports events to St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans—and yes, if those Stanley-style cups are your thing, we’ve got you covered!
Introducing the Project: Lucky Leprechaun Fun Fold Card! 🌟
Folds & Mails Flat – A2 size card
Today, I’m thrilled to share a whimsical St. Patrick’s Day card that features a fun fold technique. This A2-sized card lays flat for easy mailing but transforms into a stunning 3D display that beautifully showcases adorable patterned papers and festive images all in one delightful project! It stands majestically on a desk or shelf, ready to spread cheer and admiration.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
A selection of vibrant patterned papers that evoke the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day from the Emerald Isle 6×6 Paper Pad.
The cheerful Leprechaun, three-leaf clover and Happy St. Patty’s Day sentiment stamps are from the You’re My Pot of Gold stamp set.
Paper Trimmer, liquid adhesive, Heavy Weight white cardstock, Acetate, foam/dimensional foam popdots/tape, bone folder, scoring board, favorite coloring medium and black ink.
Crafting Details: I’ll guide you through the fun fold technique that makes this card truly special! These folds add depth and dimension to your design, making it a fantastic way to display cute patterns and playful images. Each layer tells a story, embodying the excitement of both St. Patrick’s Day and the upcoming March festivities!
Start with your standard A2 panel- 5.5 in x 4.25 in
Next, using a scoring board or your paper trimmer with a score blade and take your panel in portrait and score 3/4 in from the left and right longer sides of the panel.
Scored down the side at 3/4 inchPanel Scored at 3/4 inch on both sidesCut 2 strips white cardstock at 1 1/4 inch x 5 3/4 inScore BOTH strips using scoring board or paper trimmer at 3/4 in, 2 in, 3 3/4 in, and then at 5 in.
Scored each at: 3/4 in, 2 in, 3 3/4 in and 5 in
Then using your bone folder, mountain fold each
mountain fold each scored lineHere is what we have created as your base without embellishing or glue
As you craft, enjoy the process of layering papers and arranging your stamped images. Every cut and stamp will bring you one step closer to creating a unique piece that captures the essence of celebration.
Now we need to cut patterned papers & embellish
Green Plaid Paper: 2 thin strips cut 3/4 in wide by 5 1/2 inch long, glued to the inside of the A2 panel in those 2 flaps you scored on each side. Cut another larger panel of green plaid 2 3/8 x 5 1/2 inch. See photo above for placement.
Clover Patterned Paper: Cut 1 strip at 1 inch x 4 inches and another, 1 inch x 3 inches. I cut the 4 inch x 1 inch into 4 separate 1 inch pieces, which are the 4 clover squares below. I cut tge 3 inch piece x 1 in half, leaving two separate 1 x 1.5 inch pieces, which are placed in the middle of the 2 squares. The picture below should give you a good idea of placement.
All the cut pieces cut and shown where to place when decorating your stadium card.The back of project. Cut 2 strips of patterned paper in clover 3/4 in wide by 5 1/2 inches. These will be glued last to cover the seams along the side edges after you glue the top stadium strip and bottom stadium strip.
Cut a piece of clear acetate 1 3/8 inch x 4 inches. This will be placed strategically tucked inside the center panel, once the card base is assembled and decorated. You’ll want to use glue dots or foam tape sparingly to embellish the acetate, being careful of not having foam tape or glue overlap causing some areas to stick together that we want to pop out freely.
Final Touch:
Stamp leprechaun image with Memento black ink and color with Copic Markers (or stamp and color with YOUR favorite medium)
Copic Color Combos:
E05, E11, E00, E000, R20
G24, G46, YG03
Y00, Y02
E07, E37, E35, E33
C7, C5,C3
Complete your card with the adorable Leprechaun and a spirited sentiment that embraces the fun of the season. I used Seafoam Stickles (glitter glue) to add extra shine and interest to my shamrock and coins. This isn’t just a regular greeting card; it’s a joyful art piece perfect for anyone who loves a little luck in their life!
So grab your supplies and dive into this crafty adventure as we celebrate Valentine’s Day while eagerly preparing for the vibrant energies of March Madness!
Quick Steps to Create a Game Controller Shaped Card, Mini Album or Scrapbook Page Element
Crafting your own game controller themed card is simple and fun! Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
Materials Needed:
Heavy white cardstock
Copic markers
Colored pencils
White gel pen
Metallic blue cardstock and scrap colored cardstock for small elements
Stickles
Game Controller Mini Album and Card Die
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Math, History & Science Stamp & Die Set
Stamp Positioner or block for stamping clear stamps
A2 sized card base, although you can make this a truly shaped card by cutting the folded card base with the largest game controller outline die.
Featuring products from Scrappy Boy Stamps
Steps:
Cut the Elements: Use the Game Controller die to cut out the main card shape from heavy white cardstock. Cut additional accent pieces from metallic blue and mirrored colored cardstock for the buttons for added flair.
Color and Detail: Use Copic markers and colored pencils to color the card. Add details with the white gel pen for highlights and interest.
Shadows on controller: BV31, BV34, BV00
Dark Hair: T7, T5, T3
Fair Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Jeans: B00, B21, B34, B37
Guy’s Red Shirt: R21, R27, R59
Guys Shoe: YR27
Blonde Hair: YR20, YR23, Y26, E15
Gal’s Red Top: R83, R85, R89
Skirt: FBG2, FB2, B00, G07, G14, RV19
Shadows: BV23
Layer and Assemble: Layer the main card on top of the larger stitched die cut from metallic blue cardstock and offset to give added shadow and fun dimension. Attach the accent pieces strategically to enhance the design (see image & also placement marked by embossed impressions from die)
Personalize: Use stamped sentiments or handwrite a message inside to make it special for the recipient.
Finishing Touches: Ensure everything is securely glued, and your card is ready to dazzle!
Enjoy your crafting adventure and let your creativity shine!✨
Front View – 6×6 in square card feat. Yeti Friends
This cheerful penguin is perfect for bringing a wintery vibe to any occasion! Below, you’ll find a card sketch to help inspire you to create something today! 🎨💖
Sketch No. 1 – 6×6 square card
Check out the side view of the card featuring the Yeti Friends stamp set from Pajama Crafters Stamps! ❄️ I added a snowflake die cut from PCS (older product) and created coordinating peppermint candies using a circle die from my stash to finish off my shaker card. Perfect for the winter season! 🎉”
Check your stamps for grilling meat on a stick!!!! Celebrate EVERYTHING!!!!
Observed each year on March 28th, National Something on a Stick Day is a food holiday that lets you use your creative talents. Once you get started, the possibilities are endless. Foods that come on a stick are fun and easy to eat.
Check your stash for lollipops – Yum! Yay for food on a stick!
From cool summer treats like the Popsicle to frozen food staples like the corn dog, food on a stick is one of the world’s great inventions. Fresh fruit kabobs and skewers of grilled veggies and meat are both summer favorites.
Street fairs and food trucks have created a variety of recipes made to go on a stick that takes us from breakfast to after-party hunger with flavor combinations that sometimes make us wonder why we haven’t tried that before! Whether it is fresh and healthy or breaded and deep-fried, menu choices are broad and plentiful for National Something on a Stick Day.
Pull out your food stamps and celebrate National Food-On-A-Stick Day doing something creative.
Hey Scrappyboy Fans, have you seen the latest release of the Cute Girls Goth Girl stamp set?! This set is perfect for anyone who loves the darker side of life and wants to add a bit of edge to their paper crafting projects. Inspired by a popular cult classic cartoon turned TV show and dark comedy, this stamp set is the perfect way to pay homage to your favorite anti-hero, while creating a enchanting and unique card.
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One theme that we can all relate to is a broken heart. Whether it’s a recent break-up or a lingering heartache, we have all experienced the pain of love lost. This is where the Cute Girls Goth Girl stamp set comes in. With this set, you can create a project that both acknowledges your pain and celebrates your strength. I chose to make a memorydex card. There are several styles of memorydex dies available at Scrappyboy.com. I layered over top of the memorydex card base. I also pulled in some of the coordinating cardstock, too. I stay within a 4 in x 4 in margin so I can use in my carousel style memorydex holder.
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To start, choose a dark colored card stock as your base, whether it is a greeting card or a memorydex, as I did here. This can be black, dark purple, or even burgundy. Use the stamp set to create a scene using images from the Cute Girls Goth Girl set and adhere to the center of the memorydex card. I used the older man and woman (couple) and stamped on Hammermill 100# paper with Momento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored up using COPIC markers. For the characters in this set, don’t forget that you can customize their hair, outfits, and accessories to fit whatever scene you want to create. It’s a versatile set and can also be colored up to be bright and glamorous; however, if you are going for a dark theme, don’t forget to accentuate the characters’ eyes with some eyeliner and little dark lipstick to really give your card a gothic vibe.
Now, to address the broken heart theme in my card, I used a sentiment from the set that reads “If someone breaks your heart, I’ll nail gun theirs.” The sentiment perfectly captures the pain of a break-up, while also celebrating the idea of self-care and moving on with the help of loved ones.
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Finally, I added some embellishments to the memorydex card to really make it pop and tie things together, by cutting a heart from the Memorydex Essentials Die Set (pictured above) in half and then putting it back together on the dex card. I then added several small silver flat-backed gems on top to emulate nail gun studs. Whatever you choose, make it personal and make it yours. Think outside of the box and mix and match from what you already have in your stash. If you want to purchase coordinating products in this release, there are lots of options.
6×6 paper packBackground Builder StencilWindow Stamp (die not available)
The Cute Girls Goth Girl stamp set and coordinating products in this release are fantastic additions to any paper crafting project. It’s perfect for those who love the darker side of life, and want to add a bit of edge to their projects. Whether you’re mourning a broken heart or just looking to create something unique, this stamp set is perfect for you. So go ahead, embrace your inner goth, and head on over to http://www.Scrappyboy.com and check out all of the amazing products Sean has to offer and start creating!
Card features Build A Caring Bear Limited Edition Set by Stamp Anniething
The art of gift-giving isn’t just about what’s inside the box. Adding a personal touch to your greeting card can make all the difference, especially when it’s for someone very special. That’s why I’m excited to share with you this really cute new set from Stamp Anniething that can be customized for any occasion and recipient.
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I created a birthday card using the Build A Caring Bear set, as well as patterned paper from the SUMMER TROPICS pack as a background. So, let’s dive in and see how to make this versatile square card.
The first thing you’ll need is a 5 1/4 in square card base. This size will provide enough space to showcase your creativity while still being efficient enough to mail. Next, you’re going to create your characters using the Build A Caring Bear set. The great thing about this set is that you can mix and match the different elements like faces, arms and belly tag to create your unique bear. I decided to go with a Happy Cupcake Bear because I wanted to create a festive and colorful birthday card.
Once I BUILT my bear, I started creating a fun birthday scene. To do this, I downloaded a free digital image that coordinated with the image on my bear’s belly. It’s easy to do and it provides a great way to add a personal touch to your card. I went with a cupcake!
I wanted to create texture on the card, so I used patterned paper from the SUMMER TROPICS pack to make the background. The bright colors and versatile patterns are perfect for a celebration and it compliments the bear image well. I cut a total of four (4) two-and-a-quarter inch squares and a 2 1/2 inch square in white and a 2 3/4 inch square in black to frame and then place in center on the diagonal using double-sided foam tape. I had a small square scrap I added from the Pets Grab & Go Box (no longer available), that I added to the center of the square.
6×6 paper pack – 24 pages
Finally, I added a sentiment to the top right of the card, wishing the recipient a BEARY sweet birthday. It’s simple, but heartfelt, and it ties everything together nicely. Added some Enamel Dots from Stamp Anniething to repeat the pops of color in a triangular pattern, to draw your rye from the sentiment to the cherry on the cupcake and back to the sentiment again.
Build A Caring Bear Birthday Card
In conclusion, with little effort, anyone can make a sweet, personalized birthday card using the Build A Caring Bear set and Summer Tropics patterned paper. You can change the occasion, color scheme or even switch out the face, belly badge and arm positions to create a unique design tailored to whomever you’re giving it to. It’s a thoughtful gesture that shows you care, and the recipient will surely appreciate the time and effort put into it. Happy creating!
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!
Featuring Images and Stair Builder Die from June 2022 Stamp Release
A2 Card Base cut 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
Copic Blends:
Skin – E04, E11, E21, E00, E000 and R20 for cheeks
Lady’s Attire – Y28, Y23, YR24, Y21
Men’s Attire – T9, T7, T4 and 0
Stairs – suspended moon rock ink refill or comparable gray color and black (sparingly) by dropping about 3-5 drops and tgen using a skewer to swirl the ink to create a marbled look to ink. i took the stair die cut and dipped into the shaving cream, which picked up the pigment and transferred to paper. i wiped off the shaving cream and let pieve dry.
Blonde Hair – E44, E39, Y21 and E59
Brunette Hair – E89, E59, E34 and E57
Prismacolor pencils used to create deeper shadows, as well as white gelpen highlights.
I embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder and popped up with foam tape.
Please make sure to visit https://scrappyboy.com/ to see the latest release, as well as other awesome offerings you’ll be sure to fall in love with. The images are so cute, you can mix and match different sets to stretch your stash! The papers and stencils are awesome, too!
To make this 5 1/2 inch square card, I used the following supplies:
Magic Lamp Stencil
Arabian Nights 6×6 Double Sided Paper Pack
Arabian Nights Stamp Set & Coordinating Outline Dies
Coordinating Card stock | Glitter Cardstock
Double-Stick Foam Tape
Gold Embossing Powder
Embossing Ink
White Gel Pen
Memento Black Ink
5 1/2 x 11 in heavy card base, scored at 5 1/2
Distress oxide inks
1 1/2 in circle punch or die (straight edge and scalloped edge)
COPIC Markers
Saved all my scraps as I decided on a thin or thick mat.
I used The Magic Lamp Stencil on a piece of white card stock to make a background! So much fun!
Magic Lamp Stencil used with distress ink and white gel pen accents for added interest
I stamped the genie and the lamp images on white Hammermill card stock in 110 lb weight with Mememto Black Ink.
Genie Bottom – BG10, BG11, BG53, BG13 and white gel pen accents
Bracelets – Y13, Y15 and Y17, YR24
Lamp – Y00, Y11, Y15, YR23 & YR27
I used scraps to adorn my project, just looked for complementary shades from the colors in the patterned paper. Images were popped up with foam tape. Sentiment embossed with Versamark Ink on maroon card stock with Gold Embossing Powder to complete the card. THANKS for checking my project out. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
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