Winter Birthday Card

Well, we're nearing the end of another year.

I cannot seem to figure out where this year has gone.

Is it just me?

It was just summer and here we are, the first day of winter.

So, being winter I thought I would create a winter themed birthday card.

I've used this cute penguin digi from 

Conie fong Art & Design.

It is from the 

Snowy Delivering Presents Bundle.

This cutie was colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

I used a falling snow embossing folder on the white background.

Added a strip of patterned paper and a die cut sentiment.

Snowy is popped with foam tape onto a layered die cut rectangle

for this simple design.

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe and warm!

 

Holiday Cheer with Midnight Prancer

Happy Saturday!

We're less than a week from Christmas.

Are you all ready?

I have some baking to do, but otherwise, yes!

Taking just a little bit of time to share this cute card created for 

Digi Doodle Studios.

Using Midnight Prancer

I colored up this cutie with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

I used 2 patterned papers on my card background.

Popped Prancer with foam tape onto a die cut frame.

Added some die cut "lights" from Scrapbook.com across the top.

The sentiment from Crafter's Companion is also die cut.

My holly accent was stamped, colored and die cut.

Needed a little bit more, so I added some 

Opalescence Confetti Embellishments from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Sparkle & Shine Twist

A Place to Start - ATG w/Winter Things Twist

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas

Little Red Wagon - Christmas

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - Make it Merry

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Critter Crazy - ATG w/featured critter

The Four Seasons - ATG Winter

 

A Sweet Woodland Noel

There’s something so magical about a quiet winter forest, especially when it’s filled with thoughtful little moments. 

Today’s card features a peaceful woodland scene that captures the joy of simple holiday giving. I created this one for the Pajama Crafter Stamps Year Rewind Inspirational Hop.  Link to check out the hop at the end of this post.

I started by building a snowy landscape with softly layered hills and a forest of evergreen trees dusted in snow. The muted background helps keep the focus on the sweet characters front and center. Our little bear, bundled up in a festive red sweater, is playfully tangled in a string of greenery. He is offering a tiny wrapped gift to his bunny friend. The bunny’s serene expression and cozy teal dress add to the gentle, heartwarming feel of the scene.

A bold red mat layered onto a sparkly green card base adds a touch of Christmas shine. A few hanging ornaments at the top of the card add extra holiday charm. I finished the card with a glittery “Noel” sentiment which ties everything together. It adds just the right amount of sparkle.

The inside has a sweet sentiment and a bundle of gifts, with plenty room to add a hand written sentiment.

Pajama Crafter Stamps products used:

Woodland Christmas Eve Stamps (bear, gift & rabbit) 

Sliding By Stamps & Die Bundle (3 sets triple trees)

Happy Camper Stamps (2 single trees)

Rustic Christmas Owl Stamps (pine boughs)

Wienerful Christmas Stamps (ornaments)

Stitched Scalloped Border Die (snow banks)

Christmas Words with Shadow Die (Noel sentiment)

Season's Gifting Stamps (sentiment & gift bundle inside card)

This card was such a joy to create. It is a perfect reminder that the holidays are all about kindness, friendship, and small moments that make the season special. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope this project inspires you to create your own cozy woodland holiday cards! 

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To join in the hop start at

 https://www.instagram.com/pajamacrafterstamps/

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Linking up to:

Jingle Belles - Wrapping Up

Creative Knockouts -  Tis the Season

Lil Red Wagon - Christmas Card

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Christmas

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

613 Avenue Create - ATG/Sparkle & Shine Twist

A Place to Start - ATG/Winter Things Twist

The Four Seasons Challenge - Anything Winter

Blue & Gold Poinsettia Card

Pajama Crafter Stamps has great products for creating one of a kind projects.

 Today I'm sharing a Christmas card featuring a bold blue and gold holiday color palette. The white poinsettia takes center stage, surrounded by coordinating florals, greenery, and subtle citrus accents for a fresh winter look.

I colored the large floral stamp from Citrus & Scarlet Blooms Stamps with Prismacolor pencils before fussy cutting.

A detailed circular die cut with the Circle Peek A Boo Die adds elegant interest behind the floral arrangement. Gold cardstock layers and a horizontal gold strip help frame the design. The panel is mounted on a blue glitter card base for extra sparkle and dimension.

The festive "Merry Christmas" sentiment is one of the Christmas Wishes Flash Cards, which I foiled. To complete the card, I added some Boyfriend Blue Rhinestone Mix Embellishments. They complete the card with a classic finish.

This project is perfect for holiday card making with Pajama Crafter Stamps and an unexpected yet timeless color combination.

Steampunk Triple Panel Wall Art

This steampunk-inspired triple panel piece combines a wood frame, rich cardstock colors, embossed texture and dimensional gears for an industrial vintage look. 

Today I'm sharing this project created for CutCardStock. It’s perfect as wall art for your own home or as a gift for someone else.

Materials

Cougar White Smooth CardStock

Stardream Metallic Crystal Cardstock

Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock 

Stardream Metallic Copper Cardstock

Stardream Metallic Onyx Cardstock

Bright Foil Silver 10 pt Cardstock 

Unfinished wood frame

Acrylic paint

Gilding wax

Gear Dies, Frame Die, Gear Embossing Folder

Glue, foam tape

Brads

Julia Spiri Steampunk Girl Lucy Digital Image in Sepia, Grayscale & Dark Grayscale

Coloring Medium (I used Prismacolor Pencils)

Start with Images

Print one of each image onto Cougar White Smooth CardStock. 

Color the images. I used the same colors on each to demo the different looks achieved on the Sepia, Grayscale and Dark Grayscale. You can see slight differences in each.

Cut three 4 x 6 inch panels from Stardream Metallic Crystal Cardstock. 

Emboss with a gear themed embossing folder.

Fussy cut the colored images. Adhere the images to the panels.

Prepare Frame

Paint the frame with acrylic paint. Apply gilding wax for an aged metal look.

Insert the image panels into the photo openings.

Die Cutting

Die cut gears using Stardream Metallic Copper Cardstock, Stardream Metallic Onyx Cardstock, and the  Bright Foil 10 pt Cardstock. I also added gilding wax and some ink to the die cuts for an aged look.

I die cut three frames with the Stardream Metallic Copper Cardstock. Because my die was not long enough I extended the cuts. This is done by pulling the bottom end of the die and cardstock off of the cutting plate. Run through die machine. Pull the die down on the cardstock, to give the length needed. The top should hang over the edge of the cutting plate this time to give a full cut. Run through the machine again.

Adhere the die cut frames over the openings.

Complete the Project

Add the gear die cuts to the frame where desired. Use foam tape to adhere some of the gears for some dimension. Adding metal brads also give a little more dimension as well.

This completed steampunk wall art showcases how versatile CutCardStock can be for mixed media and dimensional projects. The sturdy cardstock holds up beautifully to embossing, layering, and embellishing.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit CutCardStock.com for all the cardstock used in this 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, find even more inspiration on the CutCardStock Creative Blog!

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Linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - ATG

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge - ATG mixed media

(acrylic paint, gilding wax, pencil colors, ink)

Creative Inspiration Challenges - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Gingerbread Christmas Card

 Today I’m sharing a sweet and festive Gingerbread Christmas Card created for  Pajama Crafter Stamps. It features gingerbread friends, cozy patterns, and classic holiday colors!

This card came together using a mix of die cutting, coloring, and layering to build a cheerful little gingerbread parade across the bottom of the design. Each gingerbread person is colored with warm, baked-cookie tones. I finished off with cute red bows and tiny Santa hat stickers for an extra festive touch. The curved border die adds movement and frames them perfectly against the patterned paper below.

Up top, I added a stitched circle element with candy canes and finished the card with a layered “Merry Christmas”sentiment that really pops from the background. A blend of kraft, cream, burgundy, and patterned papers brings a traditional, homey feel that reminds me of holiday baking days.

This project was such a joy to create, and I hope it brings a smile and maybe even a craving for gingerbread to your day!

Pajama Crafter Products Used:

Baking Spirits Bright Stamps

Stitched Scalloped Border Die

Scalloped Circle Die

Christmas Words with Shadow Die

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy crafting!

Holiday Joy with Molly

Today I’m sharing a festive Christmas card created with 

a beautiful Conie Fong digital stamp. 

Molly's Fairy Gift without Wings

This digi is part of the 

Molly Fairy Christmas Bundle.

I colored this sweet little girl in vibrant teal and berry tones,

matching her outfit to the patterned paper and sparkling accents on the card. 

The background is embossed with a snowy design for extra texture.

 The bold dark peach and white strip adds a cheerful pop of color.

To finish the card, I added a glittery “Joy” die cut sentiment and 

a row of coordinating gems for just the right amount of holiday sparkle. 

This design is simple to assemble yet full of charm.

Perfect for sending warm wishes this season.

If you’d like to see more o adorable images, 

you can visit Conie Fong Art on Etsy!

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Linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Love to Scrap - ATG

Love to Craft - ATG

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Sparkle & Shine Twist

A Place to Start - ATG w/Winter Things Twist

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Jingle Belles - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Merry Christmoose Gift Box

Happy Saturday!

My post today is for this month's 

Polkadoodles Craft & Card Making Challenge.

The theme is

ANYTHING GOES

My inspiration project is a treat box.

The design team was asked to create a gift, not a card.

This box measures 3 12 x 3 1/2 inches and would work, as well,

for holding a gift card or jewelry.

The focal on the box top is

Snowy Sleigh with Parcels & Gifts - Elvis Wesley Moose Printable.

I colored this cute little guy with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

I handcut a couple "snow banks, added some glitter glue.

A die cut tree is added behind Elvis Wesley.

He is popped with foam tape onto a layered die cut circle.

The background paper on the box is from

Theo Penguin Paper Bundle 4.

I printed the sentiment from

Elvis Wesley Moose Themed Sentiments.

I hope you'll join in!

Have a great weekend!

DIY Holiday Ornaments

Today I’m sharing a trio of festive handmade ornaments created for Clear Scraps. These are perfect for adding a touch of holiday charm to your tree, gift packaging, or seasonal décor. Each ornament features its own unique style, yet they all come together beautifully as a coordinated set.

I've used the Wood Holiday Collection Shapes for this project.

Paint each shape with acrylic paints or whatever you prefer to add color.

Then all there is to do is add embellishments.

 Merry & Bright Bulb Ornament

For this classic ornament shape, I painted the wood base a rich holiday red. Gold gilding wax was added to the top. I used low temp glue to adhere a piece of red metallic twine to the back. The “Merry & Bright” sentiment is a die cut. A cluster of greenery, gold berries, jingle bells, and a bright red bow give it that extra pop of Christmas cheer. This one feels like it came straight from a cozy, traditional holiday home!

Let It Snow Snowflake Ornament

The snowflake design is painted in crisp white and accented with a frosty blue sentiment die cut. I added glittery blue berries, greenery, and silver bells for a chilly little cluster that’s perfect for winter lovers. It sparkles beautifully on the tree!

 Noel Christmas Tree Ornament

This tree-shaped ornament might be my favorite! I painted it a deep evergreen and added the gold “Noel” script die cut along the bottom. The faux greenery and colorful berries give it a mini-decorated-tree look, topped with a golden star die cut for the perfect finishing touch.

These ornaments were so fun to make and come together quickly—great for handmade gifts, craft fairs, or even a family craft night. 

Be sure and check out more Clear Scraps inspiration by following on social media

Clear Scraps Blog

Clear Scraps Facebook

Clear Scraps Instagram

Clear Scraps Pinterest   

Snow Lady Holiday Card

 Hey there! Judy here and I’m excited to share a cheerful and whimsical Christmas card. My Snow Lady Holiday Card is so fun with the Two Snow Ladies Stamps from Pajama Crafter Stamps! This design has lots personality, festive colors, and plenty of layered details. All this helps to bring the holiday spirit to life.

I started with a soft pink card base to give the project a warm, playful feel. To build the background, I added three vertical panels of snowflake-patterned paper backed with red cardstock for contrast. These panels add great visual balance and make the perfect background for the focal point.

The star of the show, of course, is this fabulous Snow Lady. Her winter scarf and stylish red hat are the perfect attire for holiday celebrations. 

Coloring her with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cutting really bring her to life. Popping her onto a delicate stitched circle layered over a fancy die-cut background piece make her stand out. A few die-cut snowflakes and red pearls bring extra texture, dimension, and holiday charm.

I die cut the sentiment with the Christmas Words with Shadow Die. Placing it at the top, nestled among more snowflakes make for a fun, wintry touch.

The Two Snow Ladies Stamps are perfect for creating lighthearted and festive holiday greetings. And what a perfect way to bring a smile to someone's face this season!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy crafting, and Merry Christmas!

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Linking up to:

Creative Inspiration Challenges - ATG

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Use Dies

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Creations in Pink - ATG Mainly Pink

Die Cut Divas - Christmas/Winter

Love to Craft - ATG

Love to Scrap - ATG

The Four Seasons Challenge - ATG Winter

Addicted to Stamps and More - ATG

Try it on Tuesday - Snowflakes

A Cut Above - ATG with die cuts

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Christmas and/or Winter

Cupcake Inspirations - Let it Snow

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Use Dies

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION