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

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. 

Beach Week with a Fun Side Step Card

Hey there! We're celebrating Beach Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps! 

I’m sharing a bright, playful and fun side step card inspired by sunny days, ocean breezes, and all the fun of summertime!

Side step cards are perfect for scene building because the layered design creates natural dimension—making it easy to bring a beach-themed card to life.

Supplies

Pajama Crafter Stamps Products
Beach Hut Stamps
Dog Days of Summer Stamps
Beach Retreat Flashcards

Cardstock
Pencil colors or markers
Ink
Paper trimmer
Score board and bone folder
Scissors
Adhesive

Create the Card Base

Start by constructing a side step card base cut from a 7 1/2 x 11inch piece of sturdy cardstock. This will create a 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch finished card.

Lightly score or draw a light pencil line down the center (3 3/4 inches) along the 7 1/2 inch side. Turn to the right and score at 5 1/2 inches (11 inch side) to the center line. Turn back to the left to the 11 inch side and score at 3 1/2, 6 3/4, 7 1/2, 9 and 10 inches. Cut from the 3 1/2 inch score line down to the 10 inch score line.

Fold and burnish along the score lines to create the stepped platform effect.

Stamp and Color

Stamp images from the Beach Huts and Dog Days of Summer stamp sets on white cardstock. Color with preferred medium. I used Prismacolor Pencils. Choose a flashcard from the Beach Retreat Flashcards.

Color the flashcard and ink the background. Trim down to 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches.

Next, cut out the stamped images. Create 3 small scenes, one for each side step.

Inking white cardstock and tearing into into strips adds some interest. Adhere to background pieces of cardstock, then add the stamped images.

Completing the Design

Adhere the flashcard to the left side of the card and the 3 small scenes to the side steps on the right. The 3 small scenes come together for 1 bigger scene!

This side step design is such a fun way to celebrate Beach Week and create a card full of summer vibes. I hope this project inspires you to grab your Pajama Crafter Stamps supplies and create your own layered seaside scene!

Be on the lookout for more Beach Week projects from the rest of the design team all week!

Until next time,
Judy V

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - playing ATG 

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Creative Creases Challenge - ATG w/fun fold

Creative Fingers - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafty Animals -Include an animal

Daisy Chain Challenge - not square

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - this makes me smile

Love to Craft - ATG

Love to Scrap - ATG

The Four Seasons Challenge - Summer

The Creative Crafters Challenge - ATG

Magical Disneyland Vacation Display

Turn your favorite vacation memory into a fun dimensional keepsake with this magical 3D Frame Project featuring the 3D Frameable Base with Scallop Frame and Word n Shape Magical Mouse Head from Clear Scraps! This project was created to showcase a special family photo from Disneyland while adding a playful touch to home décor.

This layered frame is perfect for displaying treasured vacation memories on a shelf, desk, or mantel and can easily be customized to match your photos and favorite theme park colors.

Supplies Used

• Clear Scraps 3D Frameable Base with Scallop Frame
• Clear Scraps Word n Shape Magical Mouse Head

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• Patterned paper
• Acrylic paint
• Border stickers
• Sparkle pen
• Gold metallic marker
• Decoupage medium, wet glue, wood glue
• Scissors and paper trimmer

Creating the Base 

The 3D Frameable includes 4 pieces, 2 base pieces and 2 frame pieces.

Starting with the 2 base pieces, choose coordinating patterned papers to cover them. I’m using a single piece with a border. You could choose to paint the 2 pieces.

Trace the shape of the bases onto the backside of the papers and cut.

Adhere the papers to the base pieces with decoupage medium. Seal with the same.

Glue together with wood glue.

Layering different prints and textures instantly adds personality and depth to the project.

Frame & Word n Shape

Add color to the frame, mouse head and magical word pieces. Paint with acrylic paint.

Once the paint dries, embellish these pieces. Add border stickers to the frame. Shimmer is added to the mouse head with a sparkle pen. A gold metallic marker is used to add a gold outline to the magical word.

Adding Photo

Trim the photo slightly larger than the frame opening. 

Adhere photo to the frame back piece. Glue the front to the back with wood glue.

Finishing Touches

To complete the project, apply wood glue to the lower edges of the frame, mouse head and word. Slip each piece into the slots in the base.

Final Thoughts

I love how easy it is to create dimensional home décor projects with Clear Scraps products. The layered details and sturdy construction make these pieces both fun and functional, and the magical theme makes this project extra special!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to create your own magical décor using Clear Scraps products.

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - Anything but a Card Twist

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG