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Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box 2026: Five Card Projects & a Whole Lot of Nostalgia!

Get ready for the Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box 2026! I’m sharing five nostalgia-inspired card projects featuring goodies from this year’s boxes, along with a few creative twists from my Scrappy Boy stash. The Mystery Box Event runs August 13–17, while supplies last—and these limited-edition goodies won’t be around forever!

There is something extra fun about a mystery box—especially when you know it is packed with exclusive crafty goodies! The Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box Event is coming August 13–17, 2026, while supplies last, and I had the opportunity to create five projects inspired by some of the products you may find inside.

Before we jump into the projects, here are the important Mystery Box details:

🎁 Mystery Box A

$95, including shipping
Includes 3 limited-edition 6×8 stamp sets with coordinating outline dies, plus extra goodies. The stamps and dies alone have a stated retail value of $156.

🎁 Mystery Box B

$95, including shipping
Includes 7 limited-edition card/album die sets, plus extra goodies. The dies alone have a stated retail value of $150.

Each box contains approximately $225 in retail value, and if you purchase both Box A and Box B, you will not receive duplicate products between the two boxes.

These are FINAL SALE and available only while supplies last, so August 13 is definitely a date to put on your crafty calendar!

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A Creative Note: My projects feature products from the Mystery Boxes, but I mixed in some dies, papers and supplies from my personal Scrappy Boy Stamps stash. That’s part of the fun—seeing how these new goodies can work with products you may already own!

🐶 Project #1: The Cutest Toy

“THE CUTEST TOY / A TRUE LIMITED EDITION” CARD

This one immediately took me back to childhood! I created a fun retro toy-inspired card with the adorable tiny-armed pup front and center.

And there is an important detail about this project: the toy-inspired frame is NOT a special die included in the Mystery Box. I created that look by combining simple geometric dies from my existing stash.

I love finding unexpected ways to stretch basic dies and turn them into something completely different. The bold red, white and black palette gives this card that classic toy-box feel, while the sentiments “The Cutest Toy” and “A True Limited Edition” couldn’t be more perfect for a Mystery Box project.

Copic Color Combos

Dog – C3 & C5 Airbrushed on white

You can achieve the same look ink blending with gray pigment ink or stamping on solid gray paper with black ink. I made this card with scraps. These circle knobs can be found on the following products:

Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Stitched Nested Rectangle Dies

Red Striped Paper – Love The Mouse 4×9 Paper Pack

Quick & Easy – No Color
Made with simple geometric shapes

🦖 Project #2: Big Hugs From a Tiny-Armed Friend

Dinosaur Birthday Card

How could I resist this little guy?

This project became a bright, cheerful birthday card filled with rainbow stripes, colorful dots and one very happy green dinosaur. I layered different shapes and patterns to give the card lots of movement without taking attention away from the image. I used my new favorite die from my stash called Tri-Fold Card Die w/ stitched layers.

“Big Hugs From A Tiny-Armed Friend” makes me smile every time, and I paired it with “Birthday Adventures Await” to make this one ready for a celebration.

Copic Colors

Dinosaur – light green – YG01, YG03, YG05

Dinosaur – medium green – YG06, YG09

Deep green shadows – G07, G17, G28

Belly/highlights -YG21, YG23

Mouth – R20, R22

Teeth – C0, C1

Grounding/deep shadows – C3, C5

🥔 Project #3: Perfectly Put Together

Sweet Potato Card

This might be one of my favorites simply because it is so wonderfully silly!

I turned my card into a playful “Sweet Potatoes” design featuring a familiar pair of spud-inspired friends. The bold letters, glitter, hearts, polka dots and layered elements make this card feel like pure childhood fun.

The “Perfectly Put Together” sentiment was the finishing touch.

This is also a great example of why I love Mystery Box events. The new products can be the starting point, but you can pull out your existing Scrappy Boy supplies and completely run with an idea.

Copic Colors

Potato bodies – Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Warm brown shading – E31, E33, E35

Pink/red features -R20, R22, R24

Orange details – YR04, YR07

Purple details – V12, V15, V17

Blue details – B21, B24, B26

Black/gray details -C5, C7, C9

White highlights – C0, C1

Other Scrappy Boy Products:

🚀 Project #4: To Infinity…And Then Some

Space Ranger Card

We’re heading to infinity—and then some!

For this project, I went with a dramatic black space background so the green, purple and white coloring of my space ranger would really pop. The stars, splatters and circular galaxy-inspired sentiment element give the card plenty of dimension while keeping the character as the focal point.

This one is another fun nod to childhood memories without needing the entire card to be literal. I used the stitched nested rectangles and the stitched scalloped nested A2 card dies.

Copic Colors

Suit whites – C0, C1, C3

Green accents – YG03, YG06, YG09

Purple accents – V04, V06, V09

Skin – E000, E00, E11, E21

Hair/brows – E23, E25, E27

Blue accents – B23, B26, B28

Shadows – C3, C5

🌸 Project #5: Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After Door Card

My final project takes the Mystery Box inspiration in a completely different direction.

Instead of a character-focused design, I created a whimsical door card filled with soft pastels, flowers and a little bit of magic. The pink and purple door details contrast beautifully against the soft background, while the dimensional flowers add a sweet, playful finish. Flowers are from the Sweet Rabbit Back Pack Add On Die Set.

And, of course, “Happily Ever After” seemed like exactly the right sentiment.

Copic Colors

Purple door details – V01, V04, V06

Blue flower – B21, B23, B26

Pink flower – RV10, RV13, RV14

Small flowers – RV04, YR04, B04

Yellow centers – Y13, Y15, Y17

Gray structure – C0, C2, C4, C5

Soft shadows – C0, BV20

📦 Ready for the Mystery?

Mystery Box A Graphic

Mystery Box B Graphic

The Scrappy Boy Stamps Mystery Box Event runs August 13–17, 2026, while supplies last. With only a limited quantity available, I would not count on these boxes lasting through the entire event.

Remember:

  • Box A: 3 limited-edition 6×8 stamp sets + coordinating outline dies + extra goodies
  • Box B: 7 limited-edition card/album dies + extra goodies
  • $95 per box, shipping included
  • Approximately $225 retail value in each box
  • Purchase A + B and there are no duplicates between the boxes
  • Final sale — no returns or exchanges
  • Mystery Boxes may also contain previously released products, colored die cuts, papers, show-exclusive products and kits.
“PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING”

I will be sharing more detailed looks at these five projects, including the Scrappy Boy products I mixed in from my stash, but because these Mystery Boxes are available for such a short time, I wanted to share all five projects together first.

If these projects have you wondering what might be hiding inside those boxes…well, that’s exactly what makes a Mystery Box so much fun! 💗

🛍️ Mystery Box Event

August 13–17, 2026 • While Supplies Last

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Happy crafting!

Kelly
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From One Pair of Glasses to Two Music Icons 🎶👓

One pair of glasses, two iconic music-inspired cards! 🎶👓 See how I stretched the Scrappy Boy Stamps Silly Creature Backpack Add-On Dies to create playful nods to John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne while mixing and matching some of my favorite dies.

Sometimes my favorite cards start when I stop looking at a die for what it is supposed to be and start wondering, “What else could this become?”

That is exactly what happened with the Silly Creature Backpack Add-On Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps. Those oversized glasses immediately got my attention—and before long, I was using them to create two completely different cards inspired by iconic musicians.

🎶 IMAGINE…

For my first card, those big round glasses immediately made me think of John Lennon.

I combined dies from several of my favorite Scrappy Boy Stamps sets to build the scene, including the Stitched Scene Building Dies. The oversized black glasses became the focal point, while the colorful background, clouds, sunshine and musical notes helped bring my little tribute to Imagine together.

Of course, I had to add plenty of white gel pen details. Those tiny highlights and stitched accents really make black die cuts pop!

🦇 From Lennon to the Prince of Darkness

Then I started looking at those same glasses again…and went in a completely different direction!

This time they became the foundation for my playful Ozzy Osbourne-inspired “Prince of Dorkness” card. 😂🦇

I combined the glasses with additional Scrappy Boy dies, added those unmistakable blue lenses, bats, wings and lots of white gel pen detailing. The result is definitely silly, a little spooky, and exactly the kind of unexpected card I love making.

👓 One Die—Completely Different Looks

This is one of my favorite things about die cutting: you don’t have to use a die exactly as it was intended.

The glasses may have started as an accessory in the Silly Creature Backpack Add-On Die Set, but with a little imagination they became:

🎵 John Lennon’s signature round glasses
🦇 Ozzy-inspired violet / blue shades
✂️ A starting point for combining pieces from completely different Scrappy Boy sets

Scrappy Boy Alphabet Dies

Marquee Sign (smaller alphabet)

Wings & Sun Dieset

And now I’m wondering…which music icon should I try next? Can you see my next music inspired card??? 🤔🎸

You can find the Silly Creature Backpack Add-On and lots of other dies perfect for mixing, matching and stretching your stash at Scrappy Boy Stamps⁠.

Thanks for stopping by StampedbyKelly! I hope this inspires you to pull out some of your own dies and look at those little pieces in a completely different way.

Happy crafting! ❤️ Kelly

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From Shells to Flowers

Who says seashells have to stay at the beach? In today’s card, I’m transforming shell images into beautiful flowers with a fun, unexpected twist using the SHARK-UTERIE stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps! Stop by for step-by-step details, close-up photos, and a creative technique that will have you looking at your stamps in a whole new way.

Sometimes the smallest stamp in a set becomes the biggest surprise!

When I was first designing this SHARKuterie Board stamp set from the July Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Release, I added this cute little shell, which is perfect for beach scenes. But after playing around with it, I discovered that stamping three shells together created the sweetest little flowers!

I loved this concept so much that I designed two completely different cards using the same shell flowers—proving that a single stamp can inspire so many creative possibilities.

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Rather than sharing all the details here, I invite you to visit the Pajama Crafter Stamps Blog, where I post all the fun details! You’ll find:

If you’re looking for inspiration to stretch your stamps and think outside the box, I hope you’ll stop by and check it out!

👉 Read my August 1 featured post on the Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Blog here: https://pjcrafterstamps.com/

Thanks so much for visiting, and as always…

Happy Crafting! 💜

Kelly

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🚀 Create an Interactive Card That’s Out of This World!

Create an interactive space-themed rocking card with easy Copic coloring and a 360° spinning sentiment using the new SpinCycle Micro Rotators. Put together with a combination of my favorite wet and dry adhesives. Perfect for making someone smile!

One of my favorite things about cardmaking is combining Copic coloring with interactive elements. There’s just something magical about handing someone a card that actually moves. It immediately brings a smile to their face!

For today’s project, I reached for the adorable Such an Asteroid stamp set and created a rocking card that features not one—but two interactive elements!

The entire card gently rocks back and forth, while the sentiment spins a full 360 degrees.

Color First…Then Build Your Scene

Before I even think about assembling my card, I always start with the coloring.

These sweet astronauts from Such An Asteroid stamp set were an absolute joy to color with Copics. I kept the spacesuits bright and clean using cool grays and added pops of vibrant reds and blues to coordinate with the rocket. For the night sky, I blended rich blues into a soft glow behind the astronauts before splattering white paint to create the stars.

One of my favorite things about space-themed cards is that there’s no right or wrong. You can create colorful galaxies, glowing planets, or simply let your imagination take over.

Interactive Cards Don’t Have to Be Complicated

If you’ve never made a rocking card before, don’t let it intimidate you.

In fact, you probably already have everything you need!

Look through your craft room for:

  • Circle dies
  • A circle cutter
  • Bowls or plates to trace
  • Or simply fold your cardstock in half and cut a half-circle, just like we all learned in kindergarten.

Sometimes the simplest supplies create the most memorable cards.

Add Even More Movement

Want to take your interactive cards to the next level?

The new SpinCycle Micro Rotators from Pajama Crafter Stamps make it incredibly easy to add spinning elements to your projects.

I used one behind my sentiment so it spins a full 360°, but that’s only the beginning!

Imagine adding them to:

  • planets
  • stars
  • balloons
  • flowers
  • steering wheels
  • snowflakes
  • pinwheels
  • ornaments
  • little critters
  • anything you want to twirl!

You can even add multiple SpinCycle Micro Rotators to a single card to create several independently spinning elements. The possibilities are almost endless, and they add such a fun surprise for the recipient.

Copic Color Combinations

I always enjoy sharing the colors I use in case you’d like to recreate the look or adapt it to your own project.

Products Used

Final Thoughts

Interactive cards may look impressive, but they’re surprisingly easy to create—and they’re always the cards people remember.

Whether you use supplies already in your craft room or decide to try the new SpinCycle Micro Rotators, I hope this project inspires you to add a little movement to your next handmade card.

After all, handmade cards should be just as fun to play with as they are to create! To let me know you like what I post, please follow me on social media @stampedbykelly and subscribe to my Youtube channel. I am hoping if I get enough subscribers and interest, I hope to be encouraged to start my YouTube channel journey.

Happy Crafting!

Kelly

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🌙 One Small Step for Creativity | Celebrating National Moon Day

In celebration of Apollo 11 and National Moon Day, this card captures the wonder of humanity’s first steps on the Moon. Featuring the Moon Landing Stamp & Coordinating Outline Dies paired with the bold American Flag Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps, this design pays tribute to the courage, innovation, and patriotism of one of history’s greatest achievements. With Copic coloring, held together by TapeRunner.com tape runners and a touch of sparkle, it’s a heartfelt reminder to always reach for the stars.

Apollo 11 Inspired Card featuring. Scrappy Boy Stamps

Today we’re celebrating National Moon Day, which commemorates the historic Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. What better way to honor that incredible achievement than with a handmade card inspired by one of history’s greatest adventures?

For this patriotic design, I paired the adorable Moon Landing Stamp & Outline Dies with the absolutely stunning American Flag Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps. The bold flag creates the perfect backdrop for our little astronaut, while the Apollo 11 emblem adds a fun nod to the mission that inspired generations to dream big.

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To give the flag rich, vibrant color, I airbrushed the die cuts with my Copic Airbrush System using:

  • R46 for the red stripes
  • B29 for the blue field
  • C2 lightly airbrushed over the white stripes to create soft dimension without losing the crisp patriotic look

The astronaut was colored with Copics using:

Copic Colors

Skin

  • E04
  • E11
  • E13
  • E00
  • E000
  • R20

Spacesuit

  • C2
  • C4
  • C7
  • Copic Opaque White for highlights

To finish everything off, I added a touch of Stickles from my stash to the Apollo 11 patch for just the right amount of sparkle—because even space deserves a little shimmer!

I love how this card combines patriotism, history, and a sweet whimsical character into one clean design. Sometimes all it takes is one small stamp set to inspire a giant leap in creativity!

Scrappy Boy Products Used

  • 🌙 Moon Landing Stamp & Outline Dies
  • 🇺🇸 American Flag Die Set

Both are available at:

Dry Adhesive of Choice Used

Happy National Moon Day, friends! I hope this project inspires you to reach for the stars and create something out of this world! 🚀✨

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Summer Week with Pajama Crafter Stamps

Set sail for Summer Week with Pajama Crafter Stamps! This cheerful square card features the adorable Kraken Good Day stamp set paired with layered ocean waves created using the Stitched Scalloped Border Dies, a textured Circle Peek-a-Boo Die, and a sentiment cut with the Banner Die Set. See how I combined scene building, Copic coloring, and dimensional die cutting to create a bright beach-inspired card that’s perfect for celebrating all the fun of summer! 🐙🌊☀️

Set Sail for Summer with the Kraken Good Day Stamp Set

When I think of summer, I immediately picture sunny skies, sparkling water, and fun adventures on the ocean. My featured card layout is versatile enough to be a backdrop for so many different beach scenes. I hope you use these ideas as a springboard to create your own!

For my Pajama Crafter Stamps Summer Week project, I created a bright, beach-inspired square card featuring the adorable pirate octopus from the Kraken Good Day Stamp Set. It’s a playful reminder that summer is all about making waves, exploring new adventures, and having fun!

One of my favorite things about themed weeks is seeing how every designer interprets the same challenge in completely different ways. While some may create camping scenes or floral gardens, I decided to head straight to the beach with layered ocean waves and a cute little kraken pirate ready to sail into summer.

Creating the Background

The background is where this card really comes to life.

I began by die cutting multiple wave sections using the Stitched Scalloped Border Dies. Each layer was ink blended with shades of aqua, turquoise, and soft blue to create movement and depth. A few darker blue marker dots and plenty of white gel pen to create splatter to help give the look of sparkling ocean spray.

To ground the scene, I created sandy shoreline layers using warm kraft cardstock and added additional white dots with my white gel pen to create “splatter” for a whimsical beach feel. I do the same with brown marker dots in different sizes for added interest and texture, think “grains of sand.”

Adding Dimension & Movement

One of my favorite design elements is the large circle focal point. I cut a hole in the middle of the circle to allow me to pop-up a SPIN-CYCLE Micro Rotator, so my boat ROCKS!!!! Follow me on social media @stampedbykelly to see my reel in action!!!

I used the Circle Peek-a-Boo Die to create a layered window effect behind my stamped image. The embossed circle adds wonderful texture while helping draw your eye directly to the adorable pirate octopus. I used 3D Galaxy Gloss, but you can achieve the same end result with items already in your stash! Do you have Crystal Effects, Glaze, Heat emboss with clear powder over your ink blended circle, clear Nuvo drops, clear paste or emboss or cut out of glossy cardstock.) These are all ways I add interest without added bulk.

The circle overlaps the waves and shoreline, giving the entire card a dimensional scene-building effect.

Coloring the Kraken

The star of the card is, of course, this sweet pirate octopus from the Kraken Good Day Stamp Set.

I colored him with Copic markers in cheerful shades of lavender and purple before adding warm wood tones to the boat and rich blacks and reds to his pirate hat. Small white gel pen highlights help bring the image to life.

His little telescope, treasure chest, and pirate sword make him ready for a full day of summer adventures.

Finishing Touches

To complete the design, I stamped the sentiment:

“You Octopi My Heart”

and die cut it using the Banner Die Set. The soft pink banner adds just enough contrast while balancing the overall composition.

Finally, I finished everything with:

  • White gel pen dots for splatter
  • Small heart embellishments
  • Foam adhesive for added dimension
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Products Used

Summer Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps

This card is part of Summer Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps, where the design team is sharing projects inspired by everything summer means to us! From beach days and vacations to flowers, camping, fireworks, and sunshine, you’ll find a wide variety of creative ideas all week long using Pajama Crafter Stamps products.

Be sure to check out the inspiration from the entire Design Team—you’ll love seeing how everyone puts their own unique spin on the same summer theme!

Copic Color Suggestions

Octopus

  • V20
  • V22
  • V25
  • RV63 (cheeks)

Water

  • BG10
  • BG11
  • BG13
  • B00
  • B02

Boat

  • E33
  • E35
  • E37

Sand

  • E41
  • E43
  • E44

Hat

  • C7
  • C9
  • R24
  • R27

Tape Runner

I assembled my layered die cuts using my favorite adhesives from Tape Runner. Foam adhesive from my stash adds wonderful dimension between the waves and circle focal point, making the scene really pop.

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope this cheerful pirate octopus inspires you to create something that reminds you of summer. Whether it’s sunshine, sandy beaches, or sailing off on a new adventure, there’s no wrong way to celebrate the season with stamps! 🌊🐙☀️

Three Different Projects, One Amazing Scrappy Boy Stamps’ Release!

Create three unique handmade cards using the newest Scrappy Boy Stamps products including the Graduation Pop-Up Envelope Add-On, Wandering Time Keeper and Legendary Suit Builder. Plus learn about the current 25% Off Sale. TapeRunner.com use KELLY10 for 10% OFF.

There are releases that focus on one theme, and then there are releases like this one that offer something for everyone! This collection includes graduation, sci-fi inspired, and masculine designs, making it easy to create cards for a variety of occasions.

For today’s projects, I created three completely different cards, each highlighting a different new product while mixing in Scrappy Boy patterned papers and layered die-cut elements for added dimension and interest. Two have an INTERACTIVE element! Can you guess what they are?

If you’ve had your eye on adding to your Scrappy Boy collection, now is also a great time to shop! Their Happy 250th Birthday, America! sale is happening through July 7, with 25% off stamps, outline dies, and card dies (excluding products released within the last three months).

Project 1 – A2 Card

Featuring Graduation Pop-Up Envelope Add-On Die Set

Celebrate the Class of 2026 with layered graduation caps, bright patterned paper, and clean embossed details. I layered a yellow polka-dot pattern to draw attention to the tassels using the LEGENDARY LOVE STORY 6×9 PAPER PACK. The overlapping caps create wonderful dimension while keeping the design simple and elegant. INTERACTIVE ELEMENT: One cap spins for added interest. Get your Motion Spinners here!

Check out how fun this is!!

Dots Tape Runner makes placement of detailed die cuts, a breeze! You can rub any overage easily off.

Project 2: A2 Card featuring fun scraps from the negative piece of the shaker bit plate with planets.

Wandering Time Keeper

This card pairs the adorable Wandering Time Keeper with the 6 x 9 Paper Pack of the same. I rendered an image hoping to show you how I used up my scraps to create this fun background.

Cut a metallic card with outline die, split down middle, to create a fun shadow to set off the robot!

Project 3

Legendary Suit Builder die featuring Legendary Love Story 6×9 Paper Pack

Masculine cards don’t have to be difficult! The Legendary Suit Builder creates a sophisticated focal point, while the tiny rubber duck adds a playful surprise. He spins, too!!!

Check it out below!👇

Scrappy Boy Products Used….

Adhesives

These projects were assembled using a combination of wet and dry adhesives. Foam double-Stick Squares.

My favorites continue to be:

• Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue for detailed die cuts and layered elements. Pajama Crafter Stamps

• TapeRunner.com adhesives for fast, clean assembly.

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Current Sale

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America!

🎉 25% OFF

  • Stamps
  • Outline Dies
  • Card Dies

📅 July 3–July 7

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🇺🇸 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!

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✨ 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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Best Day Ever! A Summer Throwback with Scrappy Boy Stamps

Looking for creative ways to stretch your stash? Today I’m sharing a fun summer beach card featuring the Scrappy Boy Stamps Butt Cracker Fairies set. This throwback project transforms a whimsical Christmas stamp into a cheerful Father’s Day and summer-themed card with creative color placement, Copic coloring, and scene-building dies. If you love humorous cards, beach scenes, and finding new ways to use older stamp sets, this project is sure to bring a smile!​

Sometimes the best inspiration comes from revisiting older favorites!

With sneak peeks for the upcoming Scrappy Boy Stamps release beginning later this week, I thought it would be fun to dust off an older set and give it a completely different look. Who says Christmas stamps have to stay Christmas?

Using one of the adorable characters from the Butt Cracker Fairies set, I transformed his pink tutu into a colorful inner tube and created a relaxing beach scene that is perfect for Father’s Day, National Smile Power Day, or just celebrating summer.

Stretch Your Stash with Creative Color Placement

One of my favorite things about cardmaking is finding unexpected ways to use products already in my collection. A simple change in color can completely change the mood and purpose of a stamp.

What began as a whimsical Christmas image became a happy summer scene featuring:

  • A peaceful sunset
  • Sparkling ocean waves
  • Sandy beaches
  • A curious little crab
  • A message in a bottle
  • And one happy beach bum enjoying the “Best Day Ever!”

Products Used

Stamps

  • Butt Cracker Fairies – Scrappy Boy Stamps

Dies

  • Under the Sea Builder Die
    • Crab
    • Fish
    • Bottle accent
  • Stitched Clouds, Sun and Lightning Bolt Die Set
    • Sun
    • Clouds

Sentiments

  • “Best Day Ever”
  • “Whee!”

Copic Marker Combinations

Skin

  • E000
  • E00
  • E11
  • R20 (cheeks)

Hair and Beard

  • E25
  • E27
  • E29
  • E49
  • Copic Multiliner Pen 0.05

Green Swimsuit

  • YG03
  • YG17
  • G05
  • G07

Rainbow Inner Tube

Red

  • R24
  • R27
  • R59

Yellow

  • Y11
  • Y15
  • Y38

Blue

  • B02
  • B05
  • B18

Sand

  • E41
  • E42
  • E43
  • W3
  • White GellyRoll Pen 10

Ocean

  • BG72
  • BG75
  • B97

Sunset Sky

  • YR000
  • YR04
  • RV10
  • RV13

Clouds

  • C00
  • C1

Sun

  • Y11
  • Y15
  • Y38

Crab

  • R22
  • R24
  • R29

Fish

  • BV00
  • BV02
  • BV04

Where to Find These Products

Most of the products used on this card can be found at:

Scrappy Boy Stamps

http://www.scrappyboy.com

You may also find some products through:

Scrapbook.com

I always recommend checking both sites. Sometimes an item may be sold out at one retailer but still available at the other, making it easier to track down those favorite sets and dies.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope this little throwback project inspires you to revisit some older favorites and discover new ways to use the products already in your stash.

And be sure to stay tuned—Scrappy Boy Stamps sneak peeks begin later this week, with the newest release arriving this weekend. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

Happy crafting!

Kelly
@StampedByKelly