Adventure Awaits Hop

 The Pajama Crafter Stamps Adventure Awaits Inspiration Hop is officially live! 

This hop is filled with bold and inspiring handmade cards featuring 

themes of adventure, courage, the open sea, military inspiration, 

heroic journeys, and legendary knights. 

From nautical designs and patriotic projects to inspiring scenes full of strength and imagination, 

the PCS Design Team has created an incredible variety of cards to spark your creativity. 

FIVE NEW Featured stamps to check out on our website! 
Freedom Isn’t Free, Adventure Awaits, Be Courageous, Kraken Good Day, and Pirate Pals

My inspiration card for the hop was created with previously released products.

I used Back the Blue Stamps, Hero Hotline Flashcards and the Banner Die Set.

One of the flashcards serves as the background for my card.

I colored it with Prismacolor pencils.

I stamped the 3 images from the stamp set, colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

They were added at the bottom of the card.

I stamped 3 of the sentiments from the set onto a die cut banner and heat embossed.

It was added near the top of the card.

Hop along with us and discover inspiring ways to use your favorite PCS stamps! 

Start the hop on Instagram here: @pajamacrafterstamps

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

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Linking up to:

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Creative Inspiration Challenges - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Daisy Chain Challenges - not square

The Creative Crafters - ATG

A Place to Start - playing ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

A Little Relaxation Card

Hey there!

Popping in today to share a fun little card created for

Digi Doodle Studios!

I used one of the new summer inspired digi stamps.

Pondside Paradise

My card design includess the image colored with Prisacolor pencils.

I used a cloud border die to create the water.

Some blue vellum was adhered to white cardstock for the sky.

Die cut clouds were added with one of them including the sentiment,

included with the digi.

I added a die cut frame and flowers.

Check out the new digis HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hippo Hooray! A Craft Roulette Inspired Card

Hey there!

Today I'm sharing a fun and cheerful card featuring the adorable 

Hippo Hooray Stamps from Pajama Crafter Stamps. 

For this design, I turned to the parameters from Craft Roulette Episode #323 for inspiration and challenged myself to incorporate each element into my project.

The 3 hippo images from the stamp set were stamped, 

colored, fussy cut and became the focal points of the card. 

I paired them with coordinating papers and layers that 

reflected the Craft Roulette parameters while

 keeping the overall design bright and playful. 

My card measures 5 x 7 inches to meet the A7 Project parameter.

The cards Pretty Colors are Seafoam green, browns and pinks.

For the Photo Booth Element parameter, each hippo is showcased in their own photo.

One of the background papers has cameras on it.

Each photo is edged with a film strip look create with a stamp from

 Pajama Crafter Stamps Date Night.

The Geometric Shape(s) parameter is met by the patterned papers

being cut triangularly. The hippo photos are rectangular.

Other Pajama Crafter Steps products used on this card include

Savanna Neutrals Paper Pad & Banner Die Set.

One of my favorite things about Craft Roulette is how it encourages creativity and 

pushes me to try new combinations I might not normally choose. 

The Hippo Hooray Stamps were the perfect choice for bringing this challenge card to life 

with its charming images and uplifting sentiments.

Thank you for stopping by today! 

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Linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG/Summer Fun Twist

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Critter Crazy Challenges - ATG w/featured critter

A Place to Start- playing ATG

Cupcake Inspirations - ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Panda Birthday Wishes Card

Happy Monday!

Here we are. 

Halfway through another month and

almost halfway through another year!

My inspiration card for today was created for

Conie Fong Art & Design.

 I have used one of the digis from

Panda Bundle.

And, who doesn't love pandas!?!

My carda is a simple design but showcases this sweet little guy well.

Don't you think?

I colored with my usual medium, Prismacolor pencils and, of course, fussy cut.

The panda is popped with foam tape onto a layered and die cut frame.

The background paper is an oldie from my stash.

I handcut a banner, placed behind the frame.

My sentiment was die cut and adhered to a mat that was then fussy cut.

If you haven't checked out this cute little Panda Bundle, do!

These little digis are oh so cute!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Aud Sentiments - Monochrome and/or Birthdays w/sentiment

Cupcake Inspirations - ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG/Summer Fun Twist

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Critter Crazy - ATG w/featured critter

You Are Wonderful - A Card Filled with Blooms

 There's something special about sending a handmade card that lets someone know just how much they are appreciated. Today I'm sharing a 5" x 6½" card featuring the beautiful Together Stamps, Spring Plaid Paper Pack, and Ballet Slipper Confetti Embellishments from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

With gorgeous peony blooms and the heartfelt sentiment "You Are Wonderful," this card is perfect for encouraging a friend, celebrating a loved one, or simply brightening someone's day.

Supplies Used

• Pajama Crafter Stamps  Together Stamps
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Spring Plaid Paper Pack,
• Pajama Crafter Stamps  Ballet Slipper Confetti Embellishments
• White cardstock
• Coordinating colored cardstock
• Alcohol markers or colored pencils
• Die-cutting machine and nesting dies (optional)
• Foam adhesive
• Adhesive runner or liquid glue

Stamp and Color the Image

Stamp the image from the Together Stamps set twice onto white cardstock using a black ink suitable for your coloring medium. 

Color the images with your favorite markers or colored pencils.

Once colored, fussy cut one of the images. 

Prepare the Card Base

Start with a piece of white cardstock cut and scored to create a 5 x 6 1/2 inch card base. This larger card size provides plenty of room for the patterned paper and showcasing the stamped image.

Cut 2 layering panels out of colored card stock. One measures 5 x 6 1/2 inches. The other is 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches.

Add Background Layer

Choose a paper from the Spring Plaid Paper Pack to coordinate with the floral images. Cut it to 4 5/8 x 2 1/2 inches and adhere to the bottom of the smaller layering panel.

Trim down the white panel with the 2nd stamped and colored image to 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 inches. Adhere to the top of the smaller layering panel.

Adding Finishing Touches

Cut 2 strips from the colored card stock. Layer and adhere slightly below the center to cover where the white and plaid panels meet.

Adhere the fussy cut image to the bottom right of the card.

Stamp the sentiments onto white card stock. Closely trim the small "YOU ARE" and fussy cut "Wonderful". Adhere.

Add a few of the  Ballet Slipper Confetti Embellishments to complete.

I love how this card combines beautiful peony blooms, soft spring patterns, and an uplifting sentiment to create a card that's both elegant and heartfelt. Handmade cards are a wonderful way to remind someone how much they mean to us, and the sentiment "You Are Wonderful" says it all.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to create a card filled with blooms for someone special in your life.

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Addicted to Stamps and More - Any Occasion

Unicorn Challenge - Flowers

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Sweets for Dad

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for our challenge this month is: 

~ Anything Goes ~

w/optional twist - Sweets for Dad!

I opted to create with the twist for my inspiration project.

It is a gatefold card.

The focal image is a digital stamp from Polkadoodles,

Gnometastic Birthday Cake.

I colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

The gnome image is popped onto a die cut & layered stitched circle.

I embossed the red cardstock in the background.

The sentiment was die cut.

Thanks for stopping by and show us your latest paper crafting project at

Crafty Gals Corner!

 

Elegant Embossed & Floral Congratulations Card

 Looking for a sophisticated handmade card design that combines texture, metallic accents, and dimensional florals? Judy here sharing how to create this elegant layered floral congratulations card featuring layered cardstock, embossed details, a beautiful die-cut flower, and luxurious gold accents—all created with papers from CutCardStock.

This versatile design is perfect for weddings, graduations, promotions, retirements, anniversaries, and many other celebratory occasions.

Supplies

CutCardStock

• Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock
• Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear 65lb Cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock
• Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock
• Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock
• DCS Vanilla Bean Brown
• Lessebo Taupe Cardstock

Additional Supplies

• Embossing folder with swirl design
• Decorative frame die
• Large flower and leaf dies
• Congratulations sentiment die
• Die cutting machine
• Foam adhesive
• Liquid adhesive
• Paper trimmer

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Start with a 5 x 6 1/2 in card base using Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

Cut layering panels:

• Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock 5 x 6 1/2 inches
• Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock 4 7/8 x 6 3/8 inches
• Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inches
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Step 2: Create the Decorative Center Panel

Emboss a piece of Curious Translucent Clear 65lb Cardstock using your favorite swirl embossing folder. The embossed texture adds elegance while keeping the design clean and sophisticated.

Cut a rectangular frame out of Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock.

Adhere the embossed panel to the backside of the frame. Add the layering panels to the card base.

Step 3: Die Cut the Gold Frame

Using Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock, die cut a decorative frame.

The reflective gold finish creates a luxurious focal point and beautifully frames the embossed background.

Adhere the frame over the embossed panel using liquid adhesive. Add to card.

Step 4: Create the Layered Flower

Die cut flower pieces from Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock, DCS Vanilla Bean Brown and Lessebo Taupe Cardstock. The leaves are cut from Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock.

Add a little ink to the flower petals before assembling.

Step 5: Assemble the Floral Cluster

Arrange the flower and leaves in the lower left corner of the card.

Once you’re happy with the placement, adhere the leaves first and then attach the flower using foam adhesive for extra dimension.

The large floral cluster balances the framed center panel while drawing the eye toward the sentiment.

Step 6: Add the Sentiment

Die cut the sentiment from Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock. Cut the shadow out of Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock and layer.

Attach the sentiment across the center of the framed panel using foam adhesive.

This raised sentiment creates depth while standing out beautifully against the embossed background.

The combination of the dark pink, crisp white layers, elegant gold cardstock, and soft pink florals creates a timeless card suitable for many celebrations. The embossed background adds texture without overwhelming the design, allowing the flower and sentiment to remain the stars of the card.

Why I Love This Design

• Perfect for multiple occasions
• Easy to customize with different color palettes
• Showcases specialty cardstock beautifully
• Combines texture, shine, and dimension

Thank you for stopping by today and taking a look at my elegant layered floral congratulations card!

For more inspiration join us over on the CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with CutCardStock.