Hello, crafty friends! 🌟 Are you ready to take a delightful detour from the hustle and bustle of life? Let’s dive into the wonderful world of paper crafting where fun and creativity reign supreme!
Today, I want to talk about a magical concept: stretching your stash! 🧙♀️✨ You see, sometimes the most thrilling ideas come from looking at your crafting supplies in a whole new light. It’s all about layering, combining, mixing, and matching – just like a crafting buffet! 🍽️💖
Imagine taking that fabulous die or stamp you thought was only meant for one thing and spinning it into something unexpected. For example, I took the Ghastly Greenery Shop Background Die and transformed it into a Halloween-inspired window! 🎃👻 Who knew our beloved supplies could take on so many roles?
Crafting is all about experimenting—so why not layer up some patterns, combine different styles, or mix and match colors to create a masterpiece? 🎨💫 Remember, it’s your craft supply party, and everyone’s invited!
Above all, let’s not forget the most important ingredient: fun! 🌈 Crafting is the perfect escape from our busy, stress-filled lives. So take a break, put your worries on the back burner, and let’s play! Your craft supplies are just waiting for a little love and imagination.
So grab those tools, let your creativity flow, and remember: when in doubt, craft it out! Happy crafting, everyone! ✂️💕
Hello, crafty friends! This week, I’m excited to share some unique card creations that showcase the power and versatility of die cuts, using fabulous products from Scrappy Boy Stamps. While I usually gravitate towards stamping and coloring with alcohol markers, stepping out of my comfort zone with die cuts opened up a whole new world of creativity. Let’s dive into the details of my three fun projects.
First up, we have a fun-fold marquee die cut card that instantly captures attention. Imagine saying anything you want using the Scrappy Boy Alphabet Dies framed within a dazzling marquee structure! The die cut serves as a stunning focal point, drawing the viewer in with its playful whimsy. To bring the card to life, I used bright colors and a custom sentiment as a nod to a fun scene from the film.
Next is a card that is a bit of a twist on traditional design—the previously released hoodie mini album card die cut transformed into a funky zipper jacket! 😍 To create this playful piece, I combined the hoodie die cut with the zipper from the backpack die set. The result? A fabulous jacket paired with the adorable amusement park pattern papers that give it a fun, themed flair. The details of the zipper add an element of surprise and creativity that’s bound to leave an impression. Plus, I couldn’t resist adding the cute mouse hand zipper pull for that extra touch of amusement park charm.
Last but not least, I crafted a delightful cart die cut card, brimming with holiday spirit! 🌟 This cart can be filled with anything your heart desires, but I chose to fill it with whimsical Christmas packages and a charming themed bear plush. I ised my alcohol markers to give the bear die additional personality. To achieve a festive look, I added a red ribbon on the bear’s neck, perfectly complementing the vibrant colors on the patterned paper. I even tucked in a Christmas tree die cut to enhance the holiday feel. The Christmas tree is taken from a previously released Cute Girls Stamp Set called Cute Girl Christmas Toys. These die cuts offer endless possibilities, allowing you to personalize cards for any occasion—birthdays, holidays, or just to spread some cheer!
Tips for Using Die Cuts Creatively:
Layering and Combinations: Don’t hesitate to mix and match different die cuts and Scrappy Boy sets to create something entirely new. My zipper jacket was a collaboration of different die sets that resulted in a unique design.
Play with Patterns: Use themed patterned papers like I did with the amusement park collection. They add depth and character to your card projects, making them stand out.
Think Outside the Box: Die cuts don’t have to be used as-is. Let your imagination run wild, and consider how you can modify or adapt them to fit your creative vision.
Final Thoughts
Die cuts are an incredible way to elevate your card-making game. With products from Scrappy Boy Stamps, the sky truly is the limit! Whether you’re crafting a fun movie scene or a festive holiday cart, using die cuts creatively can bring your stunning visions to life.
I can’t wait to see what you create using die cuts! Share your masterpieces and tag me—let’s inspire each other in this wonderful crafting journey! Happy crafting! 🎨💖✋
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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Featuring Bruno Bee Keeper & The Bees Knees Paper Pad
I am absolutely buzzing with excitement to share my latest creation with you all—a vibrant A2 sized card using the adorable “Bruno Bee Keeper” stamp set! This set is simply a delight, packed with charming bears, lovely flowers, and a host of other fun elements that bring a sweet touch to any project.
Card Details: For this card, I chose a sunny yellow honeycomb paper from the coordinating 6×6 pattern paper pack. It’s just as cute as it sounds, featuring 24 double-sided sheets that include the most delightful bee and honeycomb designs! 🐻🍯
The stamp set includes various images, such as:
Cute bears 🐻
Flowers 🌸
Birds 🐥
Bees 🐝
A bee house 🏠
A tree with a beehive 🌳🍯
I added some sparkle to the bee’s wings using Stickles and created a soft cloud background with a stencil. For extra shine, I used Crystal Effects Glaze on the honey drips from the jar and the hive. The result is a card that truly shines, just like honey! ✨
Sweet Sentiments: The “Bruno Bee Keeper” set also includes lovely sentiments like “Bee Brave” and “You’re My Honeybee,” which add a personal touch to every card. 💖 These messages are perfect for showing support and affection to friends and loved ones.
Join the Buzz! Your support means the world to me! 💕 Please take a moment to like or comment if you enjoy what you see—it really helps me know that my designs resonate with fellow crafters and friends.
🍂 Fall Wreath w/ Truck Die Sets This card features a beautifully layered wreath paired with a charming truck die. I also pulled in some cut elements from the DOME SHAKER DIE. Finish using a fall themed sentiment from your stash. It’s the perfect way to welcome the cozy vibes of fall!
🎬 Hollywood Vixen For all the movie lovers out there, this design captures one of the favorites of the silver screen! With vibrant colors and elegant details from a variety of diecuts including the RODEO DRIVE SHOP SCENE.
🐶 Cute Kids Dog Lovers These adorable pups are customizable to reflect your furry friends! This card is playful and perfect for any dog lover in your life. I used the fun new DOG HOUSE GIFT CARD A2 DIESET to create a design element that is a fun focal point to show off the stamped and colored images.
🇺🇸 Spirit of 1776 Celebrate the 4th of July with this festive set! It’s vibrant and full of fun elements that really bring out the spirit of independence. The coordinating patterned paper pulls everything together!
Hello, fellow crafters! As a passionate card maker and a huge fan of all things papercrafting, I’m thrilled to share all the excitement surrounding the latest release from Pajama Crafter Stamps! 🌈 If you love whimsical stamp images and adorable coordinating products like I do, you’re in for a treat!
Pajama Crafter Stamps is celebrating summer with their vibrant new collection, perfect for bringing some sunshine into your crafting. From fresh stamp sets to beautifully designed papers and stencils, there’s something to inspire every creative spirit. Each product is designed with love and whimsy, making them a delight to use in your projects.
A2 card front featuring Pajama Crafter Stamps
For my recent card creation, I used a panel from the lovely Beach Retreat Flash Cards, which are such a fantastic way to add colorful scenes to my crafts! With 24 unique designs in each pack, these cards can be used either as is or to explore fun foiling techniques. They allow for so much creativity! 🎨
The standout for me this season is definitely the new “Sea You Soon” stamp set! Its playful imagery captures the essence of summer perfectly. I’ve had a blast stamping and coloring to create dreamy beach scenes that instantly transport me to sun-kissed days.
June 2025 New Release – Pajama Crafter Stamps
Creating with these adorable products is always a blast, and it’s wonderful to support a small family business that pours so much heart and soul into all they do. For anyone looking to add some cute, whimsical flair to their card-making arsenal, I wholeheartedly recommend checking out Pajama Crafter Stamps! There is also an INSTAGRAM HOP going on to celebrate the NEW RELEASE. Check it out!!!
Join me in celebrating sunshine and summer creativity as we continue to explore and enjoy the wonderful world of papercrafting. Happy crafting, everyone! 💖🌟
As we celebrate Memorial Day, I’m excited to showcase two unique card projects that highlight the versatility of the Mad Hatter card die set from Scrappy Boy Stamps. While this die was originally designed for whimsical, themed projects inspired by the tale of the “Mad Hatter”, I decided to take a different approach and customize it for today’s patriotic holiday.
Project 1: Patriotic Themed Card
A mash up between Scrappy Boy & Pajama Crafter Stamps
For my first project, I focused on a vibrant red, white, and blue palette to create a heartfelt card honoring our fallen heroes. By changing up the colors and incorporating relevant embellishments, I transformed the Mad Hatter die into something truly special for this occasion. The combination of thoughtful design and color allowed me to create a meaningful tribute that resonates with the spirit of Memorial Day.
Project 2: Celebrating Birthdays with Pinup Girls
Scrappy Boy Old meets New Release
In contrast, my second project features the same Mad Hatter die set, but this time paired with the brand-new Pinup Girls Birthday set that was released earlier this week. By simply adjusting the colors and the sentiment, I was able to create a fun and festive birthday card! This demonstrates just how adaptable these products can be, allowing for endless creative possibilities.
The beauty of crafting lies in the ability to innovate and personalize your projects. With a little imagination, you can repurpose any die set to fit a specific occasion or theme, proving that your creativity is your only limitation.
I hope my projects inspire you to think outside the box and explore new ways to utilize your crafting supplies!
Happy crafting, and enjoy the rest of your Memorial Day!
Spring has sprung, and so has an exciting new release from Scrappy Boy Stamps! With fresh products hitting the shelves , it’s the perfect time to dive into some creative card-making. This release includes four fabulous lines: We’re Not Alone, Aliens Landed in Roswell, Cute Kids Playground, and a wonderful variety of card making and scrapbooking dies. Let’s check out some creative ideas for three card designs you can create with these new goodies!
1. I Want To Believe Slimline Card 🚀
I did a mash up of Aliens Landed in Roswell with We’re Not Alone to create a whimsical card showcasing one of the cutest aliens! Start with a dusky/starry night background using vibrant colors, then use the coordinating stamps and dies to bring your alien friend and beloved characters to life. For my card, I added an action wobbler to add movement and interest. Don’t forget to complete your card with a fun sentiment like “I WANT TO BELIEVE” to tie everything together!
2. Playground Fun Card 🎡
Using the Cute Kids Playground set, I crafted an adorable scene that captures childhood joy. To make your own, use the playground-themed stamps to create a colorful layout of kids playing on swings and slides. My card features a fun elephant slide. I layered several different coordinating patterned papers from the 6×6 paper pack in cheerful colors for that extra pop!
3. Rocking Horse Shaped Card🌌
Using the new Rocking Horse Mini Album Die, I created a shaped card. Use for scrapbook elements OR as it’s intended use, a mini photo album die. I cut all elements in white for ease and then use my Copic markers or Distress Inks to create additional colors. If you look closely, you might see that I ran some elements through my Big Shot die-cutting machine with a fun embossing folder. You can also use up your scraps! Have fun!
Get Crafting! 🖌️
These new releases are sure to inspire and ignite your crafty spirit. Whether you want to create cheeky alien cards or childhood adventures, Scrappy Boy Stamps has you covered. Make sure to grab your favorites before they fly off their shelves!
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!✨
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.
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