Unlocking Creativity with Die Cuts in Card Making! ✂️✨
Welcome back, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share how die cuts can transform your card making and elevate your projects to new heights. From festive designs like the Shabubu Head Die Set for St. Patrick’s Day to cozy creations with the Hoodie Shaped Card, the possibilities are endless!
Get inspired by the fun Mouse Pizza Builder Die Set and the creative Blind Box with Rip Strip for unique gift card presentations. With die cuts, you can add dimension and personality to your cards, making them truly special. Ready to unleash your creativity? Let’s dive into these amazing projects together! 💖🎉
Hey there, crafty friends! Are you ready to take your card making and paper crafting to the next level? Let’s dive into four fabulous projects that showcase how die cuts can truly transform your creations!
1️⃣ Shabubu Head Die Set: Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, this die set lets you customize adorable characters in vibrant green! With die cuts, you can add dimension and personality to your cards, making them extra special. 🎉💚
2️⃣ Hoodie Shaped Card & Add-On Die Set: Say goodbye to basic cards! This hoodie die set allows you to create cozy, themed cards that can be zip-up or feature front pockets. Customization is key, and with just a few die cuts, you can create a professional-looking design that’s full of warmth and fun. 👕✨
3️⃣ Mouse Pizza Builder Die Set: This set proves that die cuts can do much more than just cut flat shapes! Use them creatively, like I did when I transformed a piece from the Magic Mirror Mini Die Set into a pizza board. Experiment with cutting your dies in plain white cardstock and let your imagination run wild with colors and arrangements! 🍕🐭
4️⃣ Blind Box with Rip Strip: This project combines playful design with functionality! Using patterned paper and an image from The Other Side Stamp Set, I created a gift box that’s perfect for presenting a gift card. The rip strip adds an exciting reveal, making gift-giving even more delightful! 🎁✨
With die cuts, the sky’s the limit! You can add dimension by layering your cuts, and even more depth by adding shadows and colors using your favorite mediums or simple ink blending on the edges.
So, are you ready to unleash your creativity? Dive into these projects and see how die cuts can elevate your crafting game! Share your favorites in the comments below, and let’s inspire each other to create something amazing!
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Discover three fun paper crafting projects featuring the newest release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! In this post, I’m sharing an A2 scene card, a playful mini slimline card, and a creative Easter favor made with the Shabubu Head Card Die and Blind Box Die. I’m also sharing one of my favorite crafting tips—using dry adhesive from Tape Runner to keep layers smooth and warp-free while assembling detailed card designs. ✂️✨
The newest release from Scrappy Boy Stamps is packed with playful characters, creative dies, and fun papers that make crafting an absolute joy! Today I’m sharing three different paper projects featuring items from this release. Each project highlights how easily these products can be mixed, matched, and customized to create something truly unique.
Before we jump into the projects, I also want to share one of my favorite crafting essentials. When assembling my cards and layered die cuts, I almost always reach for dry adhesive from Tape Runner. Dry adhesive is fantastic for cardmaking because it helps keep papers—especially lighter weighted papers—from warping or developing ripples, which can sometimes happen with wetter adhesives.
Another reason I love using dry adhesive is that it’s a bit more forgiving at the start. If something isn’t perfectly aligned, you can gently warm the adhesive with a heat tool and carefully lift the piece to reposition it before it fully bonds. This makes it much easier to straighten layers and fine-tune placement while assembling your design.
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A2 Landscape Card – The Other Side
For my first project, I created an A2 landscape card using the The Other Side Stamps & Outline Dies. I paired the images with the Beyond The Normal Living Room Background Stamp to build a fun and detailed scene.
To pull the design together, I used patterned papers from the Beyond the Normal 6×9 Paper Pack. The papers coordinate beautifully with the stamped images and really help bring the entire card to life. I love how easy it is to create a full scene with this collection—it almost feels like stepping right into the story.
When layering the stamped images and patterned papers, I used dry adhesive from Tape Runner to keep everything smooth and flat. Scene cards often include multiple layers, and dry adhesive helps prevent bubbling or distortion in the patterned paper.
Products Used
The Other Side Stamps & Outline Dies Beyond The Normal Living Room Background Stamp (6×6) Beyond The Normal 6×9 Paper Pack
Mini Slimline Card – Ham It Up
Next, I created a playful mini slimline card using the adorable Ham It Up collection.
This project features the Ham It Up Stamps, Outline Dies, and the coordinating 6×9 Paper Pack. The patterned papers add the perfect pop of color, while the stamped images bring so much personality to the card.
Mini slimline cards are such a fun format when you want something a little different while still keeping the design simple and eye-catching. I again used dry adhesive from Tape Runner while assembling the layers and die cuts because it works wonderfully for stacking die-cut elements while keeping everything smooth and wrinkle-free.
Products Used
Ham It Up Stamps Ham It Up Outline Dies Ham It Up 6×9 Paper Pack
Shabubu Easter Favor – A Fun Surprise Project
For my third project, I wanted to create something a little unexpected! I used the Shabubu Head Card Die and paired it with the Blind Box Die with Rip Strip to design a fun Easter favor or small gift project.
The Blind Box die creates a playful interactive element with the rip strip, making the project feel like opening a surprise package. To personalize the favor, I added a custom message using the Scrappy Boy Alphabet Die.
This would be perfect for Easter treats, small gifts, or party favors, and I love how these dies can be combined in creative ways to create something completely new. While building up the layered die pieces for the Shabubu design, dry adhesive from Tape Runner made it easy to stack the layers neatly while keeping everything perfectly flat.
Products Used
Shabubu Head Card Die Blind Box Die with Rip Strip Scrappy Boy Alphabet Die
So Many Creative Possibilities
This newest release from Scrappy Boy Stamps offers so many fun ways to create cards, gifts, and interactive projects. Whether you’re making detailed scene cards, mini slimlines, or surprise gift packaging, these products make it easy to craft something memorable.
And when it comes to assembling those layers, dry adhesive from Tape Runner is one of my favorite tools for keeping papers smooth, preventing warping, and allowing a little flexibility while putting everything together.
If you’re interested in these products, you can find Scrappy Boy Stamps products at scrappyboy.com as well as at Scrapbook.com.
In this post, I’m excited to share four stunning cards created using Scrappy Boy Stamps! Each design showcases how layering can bring depth, interest, and texture to your projects. It doesn’t matter what kind of embossing you choose; the key is to build those layers for added dimension that truly makes your cards pop! Join me as I explore various techniques and materials that elevate your crafting game, inspiring you to add your unique touch to your creations!
I’m thrilled to share FOUR unique and whimsical projects that celebrate pop culture and childhood memories, showcasing the latest imaginative items from Scrappy Boy Stamps! 💖 Each creation features their playful stamps, outline dies, and coordinating paper packs—designed to make your crafting journey a joyful experience!
✨ 1. Slimline Card This card showcases the main release stamp set, Beyond the Normal, inspired by all things supernatural and mysterious that touch our nostalgic hearts. Its bold design invites you to embrace the weird and wonderful! Check out how vibrant it looks!
For my first project, I put together a slimline card featuring characters inspired by a beloved pop culture show. I really appreciate the benefits of a slimline card; it provides extra space to let my creativity flow and allows for more stamping images to be included, which is always fun! This layout gave me the chance to showcase multiple characters in a way that reflects the show’s intriguing concept of two distinct worlds. To illustrate this, I stamped part of my scene upside down as well as right side up on the front of the card, which I found to be a playful way to add depth to the design. Additionally, I wanted to highlight one of the characters, so I heat embossed it in white on darker patterned paper. This creates a striking contrast that draws attention to this focal element, adding an extra layer of visual interest to the overall project!
✨ I love transforming my projects by layering elements together, and my secret weapon? The fantastic dry adhesive from taperunner.com! This game-changing tape runner allows me to build my layers without any warping or absorbent moisture that can harm my precious paper fibers. Plus, it’s quick, clean, and perfect for every craft! With different tape runners available for various projects, there’s something for everyone. I highly recommend checking out tape runner.com and using promo code KELLY10 for 10% off everything in your cart! 🎨💖
Maleficent Add-On Dies (Optional Backpack Base Sold Separately)
🎒 2. Shaped Card / Gift Box / Favor Using the Maleficent Backpack Add-On (base Backpack Die sold separately), I crafted a versatile design that can serve as a shaped card, mini album, party favor, or gift box! This creation is perfect for adding a whimsical touch to any occasion while celebrating those childhood adventures. Don’t miss this in action!
Use any embossing folder to add interest to layers.
🐷 3. Square Card
Featuring the Ham It Up stamp set, this fun square card was inspired by the Scrappy Boy March card sketch challenge. It’s a fantastic way to unleash your creativity and reminisce about our favorite whimsical moments! Check out the details!
😁 4. Shabubu Head Mini Album Die
I transformed this adorable mini-album and card die that’s playful enough for teens (or even adults!) with braces! By cutting tiny pieces from the zipper die in metallic silver cardstock, I created fun custom braces. There is a zipper die in several of Scrappy Boy Stamps’ sets, like the jacket add-on, the backpack base die, and possibly more others. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a new smile and relive those cherished memories!
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🌟 Introducing my latest creation featuring the adorable Savannah Babies from Pajama Crafters Stamps! 🦁✨ This mini slimline card pairs beautifully with some timeless classics from their past releases, showcasing the perfect blend of new and nostalgic designs. it has been extremely popular, so if it shows sold out, never fear, there is more on the way. 🎨 Don’t miss out on the inspiration—check out the full post on my blog.
Hey everyone! NEW RELEASE ALERT!!🌟
I’m super excited to share my latest card-making adventure with you all! I recently got my hands on the adorable Savannah Babies from Pajama Crafter Stamps, and I couldn’t wait to get started. 🦒✨
For this project, I decided to color the sweet baby safari animals in bright, cartoonish colors that remind me of fun baby blankets. This color scheme really gave the images a new baby vibe, which was exactly what I wanted!
Close Up – Showing all the cuteness!
I created a mini slimline card that’s perfect for a “Congratulations on Your Baby” message. To give it that extra flair, I paired the Savannah Babies with the Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word & Shadow Dies, which I absolutely love! These dies are so versatile and add a perfect touch to any card. Plus, I used the Mix & Match Celebration Sentiments to customize my card for this special occasion.
What I love most about crafting is how we can mix and match different releases to create something truly unique. I encourage you to dig into your stash and see how you can combine products for your next project!
If you’re interested in making your own cards, check out the products I used:
🦒 Savannah Babies 🦒 *currently sold out, but more coming* 😳 Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word & Shadow Dies 😳 💬 Mix & Match Celebration Sentiments 💬
I’m thrilled to share some wonderful inspiration featuring the latest releases from Scrappy Boy Stamps last month. Our February Release is coming on the 20th!!!
Get ready to unleash your creativity with three stunning cards that showcase the beautiful new collections!
Diner Background Stamp 🍔 First up, we have the Diner Background Stamp. This fun and nostalgic stamp adds a playful touch to any project.
For my first card, I took on the February Color Challenge, utilizing a monochromatic color palette to create a striking design. Using varying shades of red, I crafted a vibrant backdrop that perfectly embodies the diner theme. Pairing this backdrop with complementary colors makes the card truly pop and highlights the versatility of the Diner stamp!
Cute Capybara Collection 🦙 Next, let’s talk about the Cute Capybara Collection, which includes adorable stamps,outline dies, and coordinated patterned paper.
I crafted a cheerful card featuring these lovely capybaras enjoying a sunny day. With whimsical patterns and soft color schemes, this collection truly brings joy to your crafting!
Charmed & Chiseled Collection 💖 Lastly, I couldn’t resist using the Charmed & Chiseled Collection. With its stunning stamps and outline dies, this collection is a must-have!
I accented my card with the Valentine Hearts & Chocolates Nesting Dies for that perfect romantic touch. It’s great for crafting heartfelt cards this Valentine’s season!
Sneak Peek for Next Month! 🌟 I’m excited to invite you back next month, where I’ll be taking the Diner Background Stamp and incorporating it into a layout that is also monochromatic. It will be stamped with white ink, embossed on black paper, and then colored with a variety of white pencils to create a beautiful chalkboard effect. You won’t want to miss it!
Here is a throwback from last week with inspiration using same products, only in a totally different way!!! Happy Crafting!!
I hope these ideas inspire you to get creative with the Scrappy Boy Stamps January release! Explore these products to make your own unique creations. Happy stamping! 🌟
Featuring projects from SCRAPPY BOY STAMPS January 2026 Release.
I’m thrilled to share some fabulous projects I created using Scrappy Boy Stamps’ January 2026 release! Here’s a quick look at the amazing products I used:
🌹 Charmed & Chiseled Stamps & Outline Dies as well as the new Valentine Heart and Nested Chocolate Heart Dies!! Perfect for adding dimension to your cards!
🌹 Valentine Heart & Nested Chocolate Heart These are wonderful for all your love-themed projects!
🌹 4 x 9 Coordinating Paper Pack Great patterns that complement your designs beautifully!
🍊 Cute Capybara Stamp + Dies Adorable capybaras that are sure to charm everyone!
🍊 Cute Capybara Paper Pack Fun and whimsical designs for your creations!
🍊 A2 Stitched Rectangle Nesting Dies Ideal for layering and finishing touches!
🍊 Magnifying Glass Die (Circle) Adds a playful element to your projects!
🥨 Mouse Pretzel Mini Album Die Create fun mini albums in the shape of pretzels! But don’t limit your imagination to just pretzels! I made a waffle!!!!!
🥨 Scrappy Boy Alphabet Die Set Personalize your cards and projects with style!
🥨 Believe in Magic Alphabet Die Set Perfect for magical-themed creations!
🐭 Mouse Shaker Die Set Add some fun with these shaker elements!
🐭 Valentine Heart & Nesting Chocolate Heart Dies Great for enhancing your Valentine’s projects!
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Card projects featuring January 2026 Release for Scrappy Boy Stamps – Week 1
Hey crafty friends! 🎨✨ I’m excited to share four new card projects I created using the unique and whimsical products from the January 2026 release over at Scrappy Boy Stamps!
Check out these fun and interactive cards that showcase creativity and charm. Don’t forget, there are opportunities and challenges every month, including a shaker card challenge for January in the Scrappy Boy Inspiration Facebook group!
Before diving into the individual projects, I wanted to share my go-to for assembling cards: the dry adhesive from Tape Runner! 🙌 This adhesive makes it super easy and mess-free to put my cards together. If you’re interested, you can visit tape runner.com and use my code KELLY10 to get 10% off your cart! 🎉 For your convenience, you can also find their products on Amazon, but please note that the promo code isn’t applicable over there. Happy crafting! ✂️💖
🎂Project 1: Chiseled Charm for Pin-Up Party
🎂 Project 2: Leather Love Notes from Rydell!
For these 2 shaped cards, project, I’m thrilled to showcase the fun and edgy Leather Jacket Mini Album Die Set paired with the You’re The One That I Want Stamp Set! This combination brings a playful twist to any occasion. I started by using the Leather Jacket die to create a stylish focal point and shaped card base. What a perfect backdrop for any cool character or theme. For the PINK LADY & T-BIRD custom words, I used the Believe in Magic Alphabet Die Set, allowing me to personalize my project in a whimsical way. The overall designs are fun, vibrant, and perfect for celebrating any special moment with a touch of movie FANDOM attitude! Whether you’re making it for a friend or for yourself, this card is sure to impress. Consider using as a fun element on your scrapbook pages!
🌈 Project 3: Cute Capybara Bliss Shaker
I couldn’t resist using the adorable Cute Capybara Stamp + Dies along with the coordinating Cute Capybara Paper Pack. This A2 card will capture hearts with its cuteness and charm! Plus, it meets all the elements for the JANUARY 2026 Card Challenge over at Scrappy Boy Inspiration Facebook Group.
🎉 Project 4: Love Your Buns! SWEET Valentine
Last but certainly not least, I created a delightful SWEET VALENTINE using the Mouse Pretzel Mini Album Die paired with the Mouse Lollipop Accessories Add-On Die Set. Instead of cutting out the Pretzel Die, I used the rubber pad with my die cut “sandwich” to only emboss, NOT CUT, the die into my Kraft cardstock. It looks like a graham cracker cookie, waffle, pancake, baked good….use your imagination and stretch your stash.. This card is perfect for sending sweet messages to your loved one or make fun elements to add to scrapbooking pages.
Photo Credit: Meagan Nagy Archard
Head over to scrappyboy.com to grab these wonderful products and unleash your creativity! 🛍️
🎂Charmed & Chiseled Stamps & Outline Dies 🎂Pin Up Girls Birthday Stamps & Outline Dies 🎂Magical Memories 6 x 9 Paper Pack
🏍️You’re The One That I Want stamp + dies 🏍️Leather Jacket Mini Album Die Set 🏍️You’re The One That I Want Paper Pack 🏍️Believe in Magic Alphabet Die Set 🏍️A2 Dome Shaker Die Set (rose)
🍊Cute Capybara stamp + dies 🍊Cute Capybara Paper Pack 🍊A2 Stitched Rectangle Nesting Dies 🍊Magnifying Glass Die (circle)
🥨Mouse Pretzel Mini Album die 🥨Mouse Lollipop Accessories Add On Die Set 🥨Believe in Magic Alphabet Die Set 🥨Birthday Pin Up Girls Paper Pack
✨ And remember, join the fun over at the Scrappy Boy Inspiration Facebook group and don’t forget to participate in monthly challenges and share your creations using #scrappyboy!
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I’m excited to share a card I created to celebrate the first new release of 2026 from Pajama Crafter Stamps! This particular set in the JANUARY 2026 release holds a special place in my heart, because I had the honor of designing this fun and versatile CHICKEN & WAFFLES stamp set. 🐔🍽️
It has been truly inspiring to see all the fun projects created by our incredible design team! Their creativity and passion shine through in every piece, and I feel proud to be part of such a talented group. 🎨✨
For my card, I paired the CHICKEN & WAFFLES stamp set with an action wobbler to give it a playful touch. I used my favorite Pebbled Beach Kraft cardstock, which complements the stamp perfectly and adds depth to the design.
To create an eye-catching background, I utilized my trusty stamp positioner to make a wreath-like structure using the drumstick stamp from the set, which frames the sassy chicken beautifully! The added movement from the action wobbler makes this card even more fun and unique, perfect for anyone receiving it 🎉!
I invite you to hop on over to my Instagram page @StampedbyKelly to view more creations from the Birthday Hop! Not only will you find my project, but the entire design team is showcasing a variety of inspiring designs. There’s definitely something for everyone to enjoy!
As we embark on this chilly season, we’re keeping the creative sparks warm with HOT OFF THE PRESS inspiration! Don’t forget that there’s a chance to win a $25 Pajama Crafter Stamps Store Voucher during the hop, so be sure to participate!
Take a journey with me on how you can use simple shapes and fun patterned paper to create textures and interest.
Hey there, crafty friends! 🌟 I’m excited to share a special card-making journey I recently embarked on, showcasing the products from Pajama Crafter Stamps. I created a heartwarming Valentine using the delightful Meowentine Stamps and some festive feline and heart filled patterned paper that truly brought my vision to life.
Crafting Details
I had a blast layering cardstock and matting it with Coal cardstock to give my card some extra flair. To add that special sparkle, I incorporated Stickles and used an embossing folder for texture. The assembly was easy with my favorite liquid glue and the fantastic Tape Runner from http://www.taperunner.com (https://www.taperunner.com). If you decide to grab one, don’t forget to use promo code KELLY10 for 10% off your entire cart!
A Cute Touch of Inspiration
To make my crafting space even more enjoyable, I added an adorable cupcake glue holder. It’s both functional and fun, making it a perfect gift for any crafter in your life! Plus, it offers all the sweetness without the calories! 🧁💖
For everything you need, including the Meowentine Stamps, patterned papers, and cute desktop accessories, be sure to check out my affiliate link: Pajama Crafter Stamps (https://pajamacrafterstamps.com/STAMPEDBYKELLYBLOG).
Join the Crafting Journey
I genuinely believe in the joy of crafting and how it connects us all. I’d love to see your interpretations of this project, so please share your creations! Together, we can inspire each other and foster a wonderful crafting community.
Happy crafting, friends! Your support means the world to me! 💌
I’ve been busy working on some fun card projects using the December 2025 release from Scrappy Boy Stamps, and trust me, there’s something for everyone in this collection! 🎉💖 From “Noble Traditions” to “Little Orphans” and “Shabubu,” you’re going to adore this release! My tape runner dry adhesive made putting together these cards simple and clean. No sticky fingers!
1️⃣ Noble Traditions Card
In my first project, I created an elegant square design featuring images from the Noble Traditions release, paired with the stunning Fairytale Carriage Mini Album Die Set. To elevate the look, I used the coordinating paper pack and sprinkled some gold embossing powder for that extra touch of glitz! 👑✨
2️⃣ Little Orphan Card
For my second project, I made an A2 size card using the adorable Little Orphan set. I paired it with the coordinating paper pack, using both my Stitched Rectangles and Stitched Ovals. After stamping the images, I brought them to life with my trusty Copics! 🖌️💖
3️⃣ Shabubu Shaped Card
Finally, I crafted a super fun Shabubu shaped card using fur-patterned paper that resembles real plush! I cut it with a die and paired it with a cute teddy bear from a previous release called the Craft Wagon Add On Die Set. This is the base of my Shabubu! Now the fun begins!!
It’s all about personalizing and adding elements to create those cozy vibes! 🐻💕 I used my Tape Runner to put the pieces together. You can get 10% off your cart using promo code: KELLY10
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Let’s spread some crafting joy! Did you know that Scrappy Boy sponsors monthly challenges. Here is your opportunity to play along!🌈💌
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