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Create with Polar Pals: Crafty Tag Inspiration!

Hello, crafty friends! 🌟

I’m excited to share a fun project featuring one of the newly released stamps from Pajama Crafter Stamps called Polar Pals! This adorable stamp set is perfect for the cozy holiday season, and I’ve paired it with some dies from my stash to create a layered tag that adds a special touch to any gift. 🎁✨

This layered tag isn’t just a pretty addition to gifts; you can also think outside the box! Here are a few more creative ways to use tags:

Elements on a Scrapbook Page: Incorporate your tags as decorative elements on your scrapbook pages. They make great titles or embellishments!
Christmas Tree Ornaments: Use your tags as ornaments for your Christmas tree, adding a personal and handmade touch to your holiday decor.
Banners & Garlands: Create a beautiful banner with tags strung together to celebrate special occasions or to decorate your craft space.
Bulletin Board Décor: Jazz up your bulletin boards with themed tags that can be changed out seasonally to keep things fresh.

There’s so much to do with tags, and I hope this project inspires you to get crafty!

And if you’re interested, there’s a fantastic hop going on right now, where you can participate for a chance to earn a prize! The magic all starts at Pajama Crafter Stamps’ Instagram page.

Be sure to check out the latest releases at Pajama Crafter Stamps; I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Featuring Woodland Christmas Eve Stamps from PCS

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Thank you so much, and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with joy and creativity! 💖

Happy Crafting!

Unleashing Creativity: The Magic of Die Cuts with Scrappy Boy Stamps 🎉✂️

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! 🎨💖✋

Build A Caring Bear….Kisses??!!

Belly Badges from set fit perfectly to bottom of all standard size Hershey’s Kisses.

The Build a Caring Bear set will certainly be a great addition to any paper crafter’s stash. This is a versatile set that is great for cards, planners, scrapbook pages and even party decor and favors!!!

The belly badge goes in the middle of the bear’s tummy, but these badges are also the perfect size to adorn the bottom of a Hershey’s Kiss!

If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to personalize your treats inside your treat bags, look no further than the soon to be restocked BUILD A CARING BEAR set from Stamp Anniething. These fun images can be stamped in all black, stamped with your favorite color and are the perfect size to decorate the bottom of a Hershey’s Kiss, and with a wide variety of themed emblems in the set, you can customize each treat to fit your holiday, event or celebration.

Circle size stamps can be easily fussy cut out or use a small circle die or punch

Build a Caring Bear belly badge stamps have a variety of different emblems to match the themes of your party or event. Here are just a few ideas:

Sunshine – Get Well, Be Happy, Don’t worry
Heart – Love, wedding (emboss in gold or silver), Anniversary, Valentines
Clover – St. Patricks Day, sending luck
Graduation Hat – Graduation of any kind
Stormy Clouds- Wedding Shower, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower
Cupcake – Birthday
Tree – Christmas
Star – Job Well Done, Memorial Day, Patriotic

Once you’ve chosen your badges, it’s as simple as attaching them to the bottom of each Hershey’s Kiss using a dab of frosting or melted chocolate. You can also adhere using double-sided tear/paper tape. Not only do these badges add a colorful and fun touch to your treat bags, but they also make each treat feel more personalized and thoughtful.

So the next time you’re planning a party or event, consider adding Build a Caring Bear belly badges to your list of decorations. With their colorful designs and customizable options, they’re sure to be a hit with guests of all ages! Happy Crafting!

Have A Beary Sweet Birthday featuring Stamp Anniething

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!

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Free Digital Image – unknown source, so sorry

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.

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.

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!

Scrappy Boy Stamps April Release: Pretty Little Things

I am so excited to be a new Design Team Member for Scrappy Boy Stamps, a new and very whimsical line by my friend Sean Covert. The newest release from April 2021 is entitled, ” Pretty Little Things.” This stamp set gets its inspiration from the ballet, The Nutcracker Suite. While this ballet may be typically associated with more of a Christmas Theme, the different elements Sean has included in his set lend themselves to a variety of different occasions.

I chose to use the ballerina and some of the smaller toy images in this set to create this little girl’s bedroom dresser scene for a birthday card. I also utilized one of the background stamps from Keep it Simple’s Hello Adventure Bundle, the 4×6 woodgrain background stamp, which Sean presented in the fall on the Stamp and Scrapbook Expo channel.

To make this modified slimline card, I stamped the ballerina, music box, teddy bear, rocking horse and train on Hammermill 100 lb. cover cardstock with Ink on 3 fadeout ink and used Copic markers to do some no-line coloring. In the future, I am going to make sure I keep track of all the colors I use and will include them in future posts; however, you can use any combination of colors that suits your fancy. This set is amazing and I can’t wait to see everyone’s creations.

The dresser is a simple 3×3 inch square that I cut out of kraft-colored cardstock and stamped with the woodgrain background stamp from Keep it Simple. I then cut two smaller rectangles to form the drawers and popped them up with dimensional foam tape after ink blending the edges to give extra dimension. I then used some of my enamel dots in a coordinating color to serve as “knobs” on the drawers. To make the bottom of the dresser look a little fancy and give the furniture a nice set of legs, I used a label punch that I centered in the middle and cropped out some of the cardstock forming the bottom of the dresser.

To make the mirror above the dresser, I used an oval die and scallop oval die from my stash. The oval was cut out of mirror card and the scallop oval was out of coordinating cardstock to tie everything together. If you don’t have oval dies, you can simply cut out a rectangle, too. Use what you have and get creative.

For the sentiment, I used another sentiment strip banner die from my stash after embossing using Versafine pigment ink and clear embossing powder for a finished look. With smaller sentiments, I love the clarity that Versafine ink provides.

Thank you for stopping by and don’t forget to get crafty!!!