Watercolored Roses

 Do you have a favorite coloring medium? I think most of us do and if you’re like me it’s what I color with 99.9% of the time. But, it’s good to step out of your comfort zone every once in a while, right? It’s Judy V here and although pencil colors are my favorite coloring medium, I went with some watercoloring for this card I created for Pajama Crafter Stamps.

I started by stamping Sketched Florals Rose Stamps onto watercolor card stock with Versamark and heat embossing with black embossing powder. 

The roses, leaves and background were water colored with Tombow Dual Brush Pens, which are water based, and a water brush.

The watercolor card stock panel was trimmed to fit a black postage style die cut frame.

The sentiment was stamped and heat embossed using the Mix & Match Celebration Stamps. I trimmed the 2 words down and matted with black card stock.

My card background is a black & white patterned paper from my stash that is matted with black card stock. 

I adhered the matted paper to my white card base. Foam tape was used to adhere the framed water colored panel and the sentiment strips to the card.

So, I’m glad I stepped away from my usual coloring medium and di something different. I hope I’ve inspired you to do the same.

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Spooky Spiders

 Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Fill in the blank -  Spooky _____ ~

(anything that is Spooky to you - can be cute 👻or not 💀)

 

 Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

     

Colour of Love

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Last Minute Manda

Prize ~ 3 Sets of Digis

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Using: Mother of Spiders

Colour of Love

 A simple card design for my DT project.

I colored with Prismacolor pencils.

Backed the coloring page with some red matte metallic

and black glitter card stocks.

Stamped the sentiment with a stamp from Recollections and fussy cut.

It is place on top of a piece of ribbon tied with a knot.

The big spider is a sticker from Jolie's Boutique that

has been a part of my stash for quite a while!

Won't you join us this month and show us your

"Spooky" creations?

DIY Halloween Tags -- Cute & Spooky

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with paper crafts, and these handmade Halloween tags are a spooky way to add a little extra magic to your treat bags, gifts, or home décor. 

I'm here today with my latest Clear Scraps inspiration project. These tags are a quick and easy to get you in the Halloween spirit.

 

Supplies You’ll Need:

• Chipboard Pentagon Tags
• Trick or Treat Chipboard Punchout Embellishments

• Halloween patterned papers 
• Stamps & stickers 
• Sparkle pens & glitter glue
• Ribbon 
• Adhesive 
• Embellishments 
• Scissors and trimmer

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by punching out the chipboard embellishments

Add color to the embellishments. I used sparkle pens and glitter  glue

Color the edges of the tags with sparkle pens.

Adhere patterned papers, the chipboard embellishments, any other items you like and ribbon to each tag to complete.

Tips & Tricks:

• Mix textures like glitter paper, metallic accents, and vellum for extra depth.
• Don’t be afraid to layer—dimension is what makes these tags pop!
• Match ribbon colors to your paper for a polished look.
• These tags can double as bookmarks or mini décor pieces once the treats are gone.

How to Use Them:

• Attach to Halloween treat bags for school or work.
• Tie around bottles or jars for spooky hostess gifts.
• Use as accents in a scrapbook or journal spread.
• Hang them as mini decorations on a Halloween tree or garland.

These Halloween tags are quick, fun, and give you endless creative freedom. Whether you go spooky, cute, or somewhere in between, they’ll add a handmade touch to your Halloween celebrations.

Boo-tiful Wishes

In case you haven't seen, Polkadoodles has a new download collection,

Creepy Creatures

There are 3 different sets that perfectly coordinate and they are so cute!

They are available as b/w or pre-colored.

You can purchase individual images or as bundles.

And there are some fabulous papers as well.

Cute & Creepy

Witches & Broomsticks

Creepy Things

So, today I'm sharing one of the cards I've created with this line.

I am using Ghost.

Not much coloring to do on this cutie, but I did so with Prismacolor pencils.

I fussy cut and added to a background which is one of the patterned papers from

Creepy Autumn Halloween Paper 2b.

I printed the paper twice so I could fussy cut some of the flowers and pumpkins

over the background with foam tape for some dimension.

A die cut circle frame was added for a little interest.

I printed the sentiment and trimmed.

It is from the Cute and Creepy Greetings Bundle.

If you like Halloween/Fall crafting, check this collection out!

World Card Making Day Hop with Pajama Crafter Stamps

Happy Saturday! I'm participating today in an Instagram Hop with Pajama Crafter Stamps in celebration of World Card Making Day.

Welcome to the World Card Making Day Hop! ✂️🌍

Happy World Card Making Day! Today, cardmakers everywhere are coming together to celebrate creativity, community, and the joy of handmade kindness. 💌

Why This Day Is So Special

• 💖 Personal Touch – A handmade card carries more heart than a store-bought one.

• 🌐 Global Community – Crafters around the world are sharing inspiration and ideas.

• 🍂 Holiday Kickoff – Perfect timing to start creating for the holiday season.

• 🧘 Mindful Joy – The act of crafting itself is relaxing and rewarding.

Today’s hop is full of inspiration—from techniques to tutorials to heartfelt stories about why we love cardmaking. ✨

My inspiration card for the hop was created with several products from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

Where My Ghouls At? Stamps - Pumpkins, stamped, colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut

Spooky Season Flash Cards - Bat background and sentiment were inked

Bare Branches Tree Die - placed behind the pumpkins

Stitched Scallop Border Die - border on bottom

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Here’s how to join the hop and see these sets in action! Follow along, get inspired, and maybe even be the LUCKY winner!

1. Leave a comment and a like at each hop stop for a chance to win a $25 store voucher!

2. Follow me and @pajamacrafterstamps.

3. A winner will be chosen randomly from all comments left by October 7th at 11:59 PM EDT. The winner will be announced on the Pajama Crafter Stamps Instagram and Facebook on October 8th.  

This hop is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram and Facebook of responsibility, and agree to their terms of use.

Let’s get to the hop!

Hop order:

Pajama Crafter Stamps @pajamacrafterstamps 

Annie - @anniec09

Joy - @joywilsonink

Judy V - @createdjust4udesigns

Angie - @bowdangel

Justine - @stationarybyjustine

Von Marie -  @vonmariedesign

Sandi - @sandi_powers_creates

Kelly - @stampedbykelly

Shilo - @shilomiles

Michelle @michelle.langley.design

#pajamacrafterstamps #wcmd #handmadekindness

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Linking up to:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Halloween

Sweet Stampin' - feature a sentiment

Little Red Wagon - Holidays

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG w/Trees and/or Leaves Twist

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - ATG Halloween

The Four Seasons Challenge - ATG Fall

Elegant Thank You Card Gift Set

Create a small, gift-ready set of handmade thank-you cards presented in a coordinating purple + gold tote. Today sharing my latest project for CutCardStock. This is an Elegant Thank You Card Gift Set. It includes 6 thank you cards, envelopes and a matching little box with a decorative strap. The finished set is perfect for gifting, selling, or keeping on your stationery shelf.

Supplies

Lessebo Colors Aubergine 83lb Cardstock

Cougar Natural 80lb Cardstock

Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock 

Leader Opaque Natural 70lb A2 Discount Envelopes

Border Embossing Folder

Thank You Die

Butterfly Dies

Brads

Adhesive

Create the Cards

Cut 6 pieces of Lessebo Aubergine Cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 11 inches. 6 pieces of Bright Foil Gold 10 Cardstock are cut to 4 x 5 1/4 inches. Cougar Natural Cardstock is cut to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 inches times 6.

Score the Aubergine pieces at 5 1/2 inches along the 11 inch side. Fold and burnish with a bone folder to form A2 top folding card bases.

Emboss the left side of the Natural pieces.

Adhere 1/8 x 5 1/8 inch strips of Gold next to the embossing.

Mat the embossed with Gold.

Adhere to card base

Adding Die Cuts

Die cut butterflies and Thank You sentiments.

Assemble the butterflies.

Adhere butterflies and sentiment to cards.

Use a hand punch to create gold embellishments.

Make a Box

Cut 2 pieces of Aubergine cardstock to 9 x 6 inches.

Score both pieces at 1 1/2 & 7 1/2 inches along the 9 inch side.

Turn to the 6 inch side and score at 1 1/2 inches on both.

Fold & burnish scored lines.

Cut where 1 1/2 score lines meet on both sides of the 9 inch sides to form tabs.

Fold tabs up and adhere to form two 1/2 boxes.

Adhere the two 1/2 boxes together overlapping on the bottom and sides to complete.

Decorative Strap & Trim

Cut 2 pieces of the gold cardstock to 2 x 6 inches and score at 1 inch. 

Glue these strips over the front and back edges of the box.

I did end up cutting 2 pieces measuring 1 x 1/1/2 inches, scoring at 1 inch and applying over the sides of the box.

To create a strap cut a piece of Aubergine cardstock to 2 x 8 1/2 inches. Cut a 1 x 8 1/2 inch piece of Gold Cardstock.

Adhere the Gold to the center of the Aubergine piece. Punch holes about 1 1/4 inches from both ends in the center of this piece. Attach brads.

Adhere the strap to the back of the box center. I did so with the bottom of the strap about 1/2 inch below the edge of the gold band.

Bring the strap over to the front of the box. Attach velcro to the backside, covering the prongs of the brad.

Line the bottom of the strap up about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the gold band to the front center and apply a little pressure to adhere the velcro piece.

The box is complete.

Add your cards and envelopes.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my Elegant Thank You Card Gift Set project!

Join us over on the CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with CutCardStock for more inspiration. And check out our CutCardStock YouTube Channel too!

 And even more inspiration can be found on the CutCardStock Creative Blog.

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Linking up to:

Creative Inspirations Challenge - ATG

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday Challenge - ATG

A Place to Start - playing ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Die Cut Divas - ATG

Love to Craft - ATG

Love to Scrap - ATG

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