Altered Fairy Frame

Do you enjoy creating unique home decor pieces? If so, I have a great idea for you! Judy here sharing a sweet and sparkly altered fairy frame project created with beautiful cardstock from CutCardStock. This frame is filled with soft pink layers, shimmer and dimension. It’s the perfect decor piece for a bedroom, craft room or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Cardstock 

Lessebo Blossom Pink

Silk Glitter Princess Pink 

Stardream Metallic Coral

Basis Soft Pink

DCS Textured Pearl Green Curry

Gold Bright Foil

Project Details

For this project, I started with a simple wooden frame and a fairy digital stamp that I colored a while ago.

Creating the Background

Trace and trim a piece of Lessebo Blossom Pink cardstock to cover the entire frame base. The smooth finish creates the perfect backdrop for all the layered elements.

To add elegance, stencil a decorative flourish design across the top using a blush metallic ink for a subtle, tone-on-tone look. 

You can see a couple of “boo boo’s” there on the right side, but they’ll be covered up later!

I also lightly inked the edges of the cardstock, all the way around.

Next, die cut 3 square frames. The largest is cut out of Silk Glitter Princess Pink. 2 smaller ones are cut out of Stardream Metallic Coral.

Add the smallest frame over the opening first.

The glitter frame goes on next.

Center and adhere the last frame over the other two.

The Sentiment Panel

Print the sentiment onto Basis Soft Pink.

Trim to fit the frame opening and insert on the backside. Position slightly to the left.

Keeping the center simple allows the surrounding embellishments to truly shine.

Adding Dimension & Embellishments

The fairy image is colored in soft pink tones to coordinate with the cardstock palette. I fussy cut the image and popped it up with foam adhesive for added depth. Her delicate wings and flower crown bring a whimsical, storybook feel to the project.

On the opposite side, add a cluster of layered paper flowers using  Lessebo Blossom Pink. The sturdy weight of CutCardStock makes it ideal for shaping petals and building dimensional blooms. Ink the petal with blush metallic ink. For the flower centers, die cut with Gold Bright Foil and add gems. Die cut the leaves with DCS Textured Pearl Green Curry for contrast and balance.

To finish the design, add sparkling gems to the stenciled flourishes to bring everything together.

Why I Love Using CutCardStock

• Rich, vibrant colors
• Heavyweight options perfect for dimensional projects
• Smooth finishes ideal for stamping and layering
• Beautiful glitter cardstock that doesn’t shed
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This altered frame is a wonderful way to turn cardstock into home décor. It’s proof that paper crafting isn’t just for cards! You can create meaningful keepsakes and decorative pieces with just a few quality supplies.

I hope this project inspires you to look at your cardstock stash in a new way and try altering a frame of your own.

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!

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Linking up to:

A Cut Above - ATG with a die cut

A Place to Start - playing ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG/Blooms or Butterflies Twist

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

613 Avenue Create - Things with Wings

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Lucky Rosette Bouquet

Looking for a great way to turn your paper crafting supplies into a dimensional decoration that would be perfect for a gift, party décor, or a cheerful seasonal display? Today I’m sharing a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day rosette bouquet featuring several products from Pajama Crafter Stamps!

Pajama Crafter Products Used

You’re My Pot of Gold Stamps

 Emerald Isle 6×6 Paper Pad

Circle Peek-A-Boo Die

Scalloped Circle Die

Banner Die Set 

Making the Rosettes

Form each rosette by cutting two 12 inch strips of paper. I used a plaid from my stash. The strips for 2 of the rosettes are 1 3/4 inches wide. Strips for the larger rosette are 2 inches wide. 

Score each strip at 1/2 inch and fold accordion style. 

Adhere the strips together end to end to form a circle.

Flatten the circle and gather to the center. Add a punched or die cut circle to the center of both sides to hold together. Adhere to a slightly larger circle die cut.

Add Decorative Elements

Layer each rosette with die cuts to create depth and interest. I used the Scalloped Circle Die and Circle Peek-A-Boo Die to frame the centers of the rosettes. The delicate details from the dies add a decorative touch. I also die cut papers from the Emerald Isle 6×6 Paper Pad to use.

The center rosette features the adorable leprechaun from the You’re My Pot of Gold Stamps, colored and layered onto a circle background. I also added a die cut from the Banner Die Set to create a little platform for the image.

The rosette on the left features a sentiment that reads “You’re My Pot of Gold.”

On the right, the rosette includes shamrocks.

Both the shamrocks and sentiment are from the You’re My Pot of Gold Stamps.  Layering the dies and patterned papers from the  Emerald Isle 6×6 Paper Pad helps the rosettes stand out.

Once the rosettes were complete, I attached them to wooden sticks and arranged them into a small floral arrangement with cream flowers and greenery. The bouquet is finished with soft tulle and green ribbon to tie everything together for a festive display.

This project is a fun way to stretch your supplies beyond cards and create something decorative for the season!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to create some lucky St. Patrick’s Day crafts with your Pajama Crafter Stamps supplies.

Happy crafting!

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - ATG / no squares twist

A Cut Above - ATG with die cut

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Creative Inspiration Challenge - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

The Creative Crafters Challenge - ATG

{PIN}spirational Challenges - photo prompt

Sending Love

Sharing a card as inspiration for the current 

Digi Chooseday Card Making & Crafting Challenge.

Challenge theme is 

ANYTHING GOES

 For my inspiration card this week I am sharing 

a birthday card perfect for your Mum or Mom.

Using Sending Love - Udderly Cute.

I colored this adorable digi with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

My shaped card is backed with papers from

Udderly Cute Printable Paper Packs 3 & 5.

Pieces from Printable Ephemera - Udderly Cute were added as embellishments.

I so appreciate you stopping by.

Have a great weekend!

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Linking up to:

Little Red Wagon - Include an Animal

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG/Butterflies or Blooms Twist

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animal

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/featured critter

Coffee Bar Wreath

 If you love coffee as much as I do, why not celebrate it in your home décor? Today I’m sharing this cozy Coffee Bar Wreath I created for Clear Scraps. It’s the perfect accent for a kitchen nook, coffee station, or gift for your favorite coffee lover!

This project combines wood tones, layered embellishments, and a touch of rustic charm for a warm and inviting look.

Supplies Used

• Clear Scraps Mason Jar Extra Circles (2 sets of 6)
• Clear Scraps Coffee Chipboard Punchout Embellishments 

• Acrylic Paint (various brown tones + cream)
• Patterned paper (neutral/linen look)
• Adhesive - Mod Podge & wood glue
• Burlap and lace ribbon
• Hot glue gun
• Red cardstock (for hearts)
• Sanding block (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Paint the Wood Circles

Start by painting 6 of the wood circles in a rich brown tone. I applied a thin coat of paint to give more of a stained look. This adds depth and gives that rustic coffee house feel.

Let dry completely.

2. Cover the Decorative Circles

For the coffee-themed circle accents:

• Trace the circle pieces onto patterned paper and cut or die cut as I did.
• Adhere to 5 of the wood circles with mod podge.
• Sand the edges
• Apply mod podge over the paper to seal.

3. Assemble the Wreath

Lay out the wood circles onto a wreath form created with cardboard before gluing. My wreath form measures 10 inches in diameter and is about 1 1/4 inches wide.

Once you’re happy with placement:

• Secure them together with wood glue.
• Allow everything to fully set before moving.

4. Add the Coffee Elements

Paint the chipboard pieces with acrylic paint. Let dry.

Adhere the coffee-themed chipboard embellishments (coffee cup, beans, creamer, coffee bar sentiment) to the patterned circles. 

5. Create the Statement Bow

This bow is such a focal point!

• Use wide burlap ribbon layered with lace ribbon.
• Create multiple loops for fullness.
• Secure the center with hot glue or wire.
• Adhere to the left side of the wreath with hot glue.

Add a creamer embellishment to the center of the bow for a charming finishing touch.

I absolutely love how this wreath turned out — warm, welcoming, and full of personality! It makes my coffee corner feel extra cozy every morning.

You're Amazing Card

 It's March 1st!

That means a new challenge is up and running at 

Morgan's ArtWorld!

Our challenges are always "Anything Goes".

Commencing March 1st - 27th

My DT project is a card created with

Fantasy Fae 24.

I colored this digital stamp with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

My background was created with a 3D embossing folder.

The raised portions were lightly inked for a little color.

I stamped the sentiment and heat embossed.

It was fussy cut before adhering to the card.

I hope you'll join us this month and

as always I really appreciate you stopping by!

Forever 29 Birthday Card

Birthdays are the perfect excuse to go bold and a little playful! For this card, I paired a fun tiered cake image with a trendy chalkboard-style background and a cheeky “Forever 29” sentiment. The bright pink frosting and festive details really pop against the dark backdrop—making this design perfect for someone who plans to celebrate 29 again and again! 

Pajama Crafter Stamps products for this card include:

Forever 29 Cake Stamps - cake, present, "Forever 29" sentiment, confetti/streamers

Prehistoric Birthday Stamp - balloon, party favor

Stitched Scalloped Border Die

Card Inspiration

The inspiration for this card design comes from Craft Roulette Episode #306

Parameters are:

My first step is to stamp the cake and present. Color them with Prismacolor Pencils using summer desert colors. Fussy cut. 

To create the "chalkboard" effect stamp images on black cardstock with Versamark ink and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Smudge a little white ink to the edges and in a few random spots. Trim this piece down to approximately 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches.

Make a 5x7 inch card base with black cardstock. Score and fold a 7 x 10 inch piece of cardstock at 5 inches along the 10 inch side. 

Cut pink card stock to 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. A piece of stripe pattern card is cut to approximately 4 x 6 inches.

A scalloped pink border is die cut.

Adhere the pink mat and the striped card stock to the black card base.

Add the "chalkboard" piece and border.

Finishing

To complete the card design add the cake and present images with foam tape.

This playful birthday card is perfect for celebrating someone who refuses to age past 29! I love how the bold frosting and whimsical chalk details make this card feel fun and full of personality.

Be sure to check out the amazing stamps, dies and other products from Pajama Crafter Stamps to create your own festive birthday designs!

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Linking up to:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Love to Craft - ATG

Happy Saturday!

It's time to share an inspiration project for this month's

Polkadoodles Craft & Cardmaking Challenge!

The theme is

ANYTHING GOES

You can enter with projects using any images from any company.

My inspiration project for this week is a Spring themed card.

I am using Gil Bunny Rabbit Growing Sunflowers Digi as my focal.

He is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

I adhered to white cardstock.

A border at the top of the card uses one of the papers from

Pretty Spring Printable Papers.

The sentiment was printed and die cut with an oval die.

I added handcut banners to complete my card design.

Won't you join us this month?