Just a Little 4 Bar Card

This evening I'm sharing a sweet card created with products from

Pajama Crafter Stamps.

And, it was once again, inspired by Craft Roulette parameters.

I think I've become addicted to taking on the challenge of Craft Roulette!

This week has been quite busy and I doubted I would be able to

 get something made for Episode #342, but, I felt like I had to!!! 

And, I'm glad I did.

Let's take a look at this episodes parameters.

How did I meet these?

Project- I made a 4 Bar card which measures approximately 3 1/2 x 5 inches.

Quite small for me as I typically make cards measuring 5 x 6 1/2 inches.

Colors - My fairytale colors are purples, pinks and gold.

Elements - Velveteen Rabbit is the kid's book I'm using.

Random - I used a paperclip to hold my sentiment.

Pajama Crafter Stamps products used:

Christmas Peeks Stamps

Banner Die Set

Sugarplum Wishes Paper Pad

(product links are my affiliate links)

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

The sentiment was stamped and heat embossed before die cutting.

Have you taken on the challenge of Craft Roulette?

Snowman Slimline Card Tutorial

Looking for inspiration for your next winter cardmaking project? 

This cheerful slimline card features the new Snow Laughing Matter Stamps and is filled with frosty fun! With a playful snowman, festive patterned paper, and a sweet winter sentiment, this card is a fun way to send a little warmth to someone special during the chilly winter months.

Creating the Snowman Focal Point

Start by stamping the adorable snowman image from the new Snow Laughing Matter Stamps. Color the image with your favorite medium. My favorite medium for coloring is Prismacolor Pencils. Once the coloring is complete, carefully fussy cut the snowman for the card focal.

Designing the Slimline Card

Create a slimline card base by scoring a piece of 8 x 9 inch white card stock at 4 inches along the 8 inch side. Fold and crease.

Cut a piece of Kraft card stock to 4 x 8 inches to layer onto the card base.

Designing the Slimline Card

Create a slimline card base by scoring a piece of 8 x 9 inch white card stock at 4 inches along the 8 inch side. Fold and crease.

Cut a piece of Kraft card stock to 4 x 8 inches to layer onto the card base.

For the card background, cut 2 pieces of pattern paper from the Timeless Christmas Paper Pack. Cut one to 3 3/4 x 6 inches. The other 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches.

Next cut accent pieces for the card design.

To ground the snowman on the card cut a few pieces of white card stock with Scalloped Border Dies to create a snowbank. Add a little inking for dimension

Cut a narrow strip of Kraft card stock for a transition between the 2 pieces of pattern paper.

Cut a piece of yellow vellum to mimic candlelight behind the lamp of the focal image.

2 pennant pieces are cut with Pennant Dies.

Putting the Card Together

Layer the Kraft panel onto the card base. Adhere the pattern papers, add the white snowbank pieces and narrow Kraft strip. 

Add the pennant die cuts.

Stamp the sentiment, “You make winter warmer,” heat emboss and cut with the Banner Die Set. The banner adds another layer of interest while highlighting the sweet message.
Wrap the straight end of the banner with twine. Adhere on the top of the card.

Add the focal image.

To finish the card, add a few button snowflakes. Add some glitter glue to the snow on the lamp and snowbank. These playful details add a touch of texture and give the card a little extra personality!

Slimline cards are a great way to showcase a larger focal image while still leaving room for patterned paper and decorative accents. This design is easy to adapt using your favorite winter stamps, coordinating papers, and embellishments.

Be sure to check out the new Snow Laughing Matter Stamps from Pajama Crafter Stamps for more winter cardmaking inspiration. A little snowman fun is the perfect way to send a warm greeting on a chilly day!

Until next time -

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Word Art Wednesday - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

The Creative Crafters - ATG

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Craft Roulette Episode #341: Twisted Easel Christmas Card with Pajama Crafter Stamps

Looking for a fun and creative handmade Christmas card idea? 

This twisted easel Christmas card features an adorable holiday critter from Pajama Crafter Stamps, 

an earthy Christmas color palette, and an interactive fold that makes this card extra special! 

Inspired by Craft Roulette Episode #341, this festive card combines a two-fold card design, planet-inspired colors, a beautiful element, and a wonky twist. 

The Squirrelly Christmas Stamps and sentiments, pine boughs and 

pine cones from Rustic Christmas Owl Stamps come together to create a playful 

Christmas card that’s perfect for sharing a little handmade holiday cheer.

The twisted easel design meets the Card with 2 folds parameter.

I used "earthy" colors to meet Planets colors.

My Beautiful elements are those I used from nature, ie, the squirrel,

pine boughs and pine cones.

For the random parameters Wonky - the squirrel image is upside down and

I added wonky frames, with one tilted.

Craft Roulette challenges cardmakers to think outside the box and 

use creative parameters to inspire their projects. 

Episode #341 was a fun opportunity to combine a two-fold card design, planet-inspired colors,

 a beautiful element and a wonky twist into one festive handmade creation.

Be sure to check out the Squirrelly Christmas Stamps and Rustic Christmas Owl Stamps from          Pajama Crafter Stamps for your own holiday cardmaking projects.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

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Linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Critter Crazy - ATG w/featured critter

A Place to Start - playing ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - ATG Christmas

Creative Creases - ATG w/fun fold

Crafty Catz - ATG

Sweet Stampin' - Cute Creations

Creative Inspiration Challenges - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

 

Easy Winter Card with Snow Over It Stamps

 Sometimes the simplest card designs are the perfect way to let a beautiful stamped image shine! For this winter-themed handmade card, I’m featuring the new Snow Over It Stamps from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

Creating a Simple Snowy Card

I started by stamping the image from the new Snow Over It Stamp Set onto a white cardstock panel. Color was added to the image with Prismacolor Pencils.

To create a little atmosphere around the stamped image, I lightly inked the background. This subtle touch helps the focal image stand out without distracting from the main design.

Of course, a winter card needs a little sparkle! I added clear glitter glue to the snow and snowflakes in the stamped image. The glitter catches the light beautifully and adds a frosty finish to the scene.

Assembling the Card

Once the coloring and glitter glue were complete, I adhered the finished image panel to a white 5 x 7-inch card base covered with metallic cardstock. The metallic layer adds a touch of shine and gives the simple design a polished finish.

To complete the card, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment, “If you need me, I’ll be hibernating,” onto a smaller white rectangle. The sentiment panel goes along the bottom of the card base. This helps create a clean, balanced layout that keeps the focus on the winter image and its playful message.

Adding a die cut border and 3 die cut snowflakes add little something extra! And adding some Girl’s Best Friend Rhinestone Mix Embellishments complete the design.

A Little Winter Inspiration

This card is a reminder that you don’t need lots of layers or embellishments to create a special handmade card. A stamped image, colored pencils, subtle ink blending, and a little glitter are all it takes to create a charming winter design!

The new Snow Over It Stamp Set from Pajama Crafter Stamps makes a wonderful addition to your winter cardmaking supplies. Pairing it with your favorite coloring medium and adding a touch of sparkle for a snowy scene that’s sure to bring a smile.

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - ATG /Think Pink Twist

Polkadoodles Challenge - ATG

Crafty Catz - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Word Art Wednesday - ATG

A Cut Above - ATG w/ at least 1 die cut

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Neglected Stuff Challenge - Snowflake border & snowflake dies neglected

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

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Skating By to Say Hi

 The Pajama Crafter Stamps Snow Much Crafting! Inspiration Hop is officially live!

Join the PCS Design Team for a fun-filled winter celebration featuring snowy scenes, cozy creations, holiday cheer, winter favorites, and lots of crafty inspiration!

My inspiration card features the new Moose on the Loose Stamps. It features one of the images from the stamps set in a snowy snow globe scene. Other Pajama Crafter Stamps products used include Diso Tech Cardstock, Sliding By Stamp and Die Bundle and Opalescence Confetti Embellishments.

Shop Pajama Crafter Products with my affiliate link at https://pajamacrafterstamps.com/JUDYV

Start the hop here: @pajamacrafterstamps

#pajamacrafterstamps #snowmuchcrafting #wintercardmaking #wintercards #cardmakersofinstagram

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Liking up to:

Creative Inspiration Challenges - ATG

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Neglected Stuff Challenge - use old crafting products ( snow gold dies)

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Crafty Animals - ATG w/an animal

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/featured critter

Creative Crafters - ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Sweet Stamping' - Cute Creations

Creative Fingers - ATG

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Layering Favorite Products to Create a Fall Card

 It’s Fall for Our Favorites Week at Pajama Crafter Stamps! 

 We’re celebrating some of the most-loved products by showcasing 

creative ways to use our favorite stamps, dies, and papers.

For my project, I combined several of my favorite Pajama Crafter Stamps products 

to create a layered card design. Products used include Flower Child Stamps, 

Banner Die Set and Stitched Scalloped Border Dies. 

Papers from the Autumn Whispers Paper Pad and a sentiment 

from All American Girl Stamps are also used.

Create Dimension with Layered Patterns

One of my favorite techniques for creating a handmade card is layering patterned papers. 

Rather than using one pattern for the background, three papers from

 the  Autumn Whispers Paper Pad are used. 

Multiple layers introduce different colors and patterns into the design.

When layering patterned paper, I like to vary the size of each piece and

 leave narrow borders between the layers. 

This creates definition between the patterns 

without overwhelming the focal point of the card.

Add Decorative Edges with Dies

The Stitched Scalloped Border Dies are an easy way to add 

an extra decorative element to layered card panels. 

A simple scalloped edge can transform an ordinary paper layer 

into a more detailed design element.

The scalloped border helps break up the straight edge of 

one of the patterned paper layers.

 It adds a soft, decorative touch that complements the fall theme. 

Also, punching rounded corners on the 2 smaller panels make for additional interest.

Finishing the Card

Cut 2 banners with the Banner Die Set. 

Stamp a sentiment from All American Girl Stamps onto one.

Banner shapes are a great way to incorporate sentiments 

while also adding another layer to the overall card design.

The Flower Child focal image is colored with Ohuhu markers,

 fussy cut and added to the card. 

The last piece added was a corner from Fancy Corners.

The combination of layered patterned papers, decorative die-cut borders, 

a stamped focal image and a die-cut banner creates a dimensional fall card 

while allowing each favorite product to have a role in the design.

Celebrate Your Favorites

 Fall for Our Favorites Week is the perfect opportunity to pull out those Pajama Crafter Stamps products you love using and find new ways to combine them.

Sometimes, simply pairing a favorite stamp set with a different patterned paper collection or adding a few decorative die-cut layers can give your favorite supplies a whole new look.

What are your favorite Pajama Crafter Stamps products? Pull them out, start layering, and create something beautiful for fall!

Until next time –

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

We Love Stamping - Shades of Autumn

Creative Fingers - ATG

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - Autumn Colors Twist

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

The Creative Crafters - ATG

The Four Seasons Challenge - ATG Fall

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Go for a Birthday Touchdown!

 Yep! You guessed it!

I'm creating another card with products from Pajama Crafter Stamps

guided by parameters from Craft Roulette!

The parameters for Episode #338

I think it's pretty easy to see how the parameters were met.

I made an A2 top folding Joyfold card.

Dusty Hues include peaches, blues and greens.

My "K" element is a football "kicker".

Torn paper is found at the top & bottom of my card.

Pajama Crafter Stamps products used are:

Friday Night Lights Stamps

Autumn Whispers Paper Pad 

Let me know in the comments if you participate in the Craft Roulette Challenge!

Dino Twist Halloween Card | Eek! Spooky Countdown

Halloween crafting is always more fun when you can mix a little spooky with a whole lot of cute! And, since the Pajama Crafter Stamps design team is creating inspiring projects for  Eek! Spooky Countdown, you'll be seeing a lot of Halloween themed projects here, on YouTube and social media.

Today I get to share a fun Halloween card featuring a prehistoric character who is ready to join trick-or-treating festivities. By combining images and sentiments from several Pajama Crafter Stamps sets, this card proves that you don’t have to stick to a single stamp set to create a fun and cohesive Halloween scene.

Start with a Card Base 

This card measures 5 1/2 inches square. Create the base by scoring, folding and burnishing an 11 x 5 1/2 inch piece of card stock at 5 1/2 inches along the 11 inch side.

Cut a mat 5 1/4 inches square.

A piece of pattern paper from Celestial Dreams Paper Pad is cut to 5 1/8 inches square for the background.

Creating Components 

The focal point of this Halloween card is the adorable dinosaur from the Closer to Extinction Stamps. To give this prehistoric character a Halloween makeover, add a witch hat pieced from one of the characters from the Where My Ghouls At? Stamps. 

Create a moon by die cutting a large circle from vellum. Add some inking.

For sentiments, die cut “WHOA” and shadow from Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word and Shadow Dies. Stamp the background stamp, Creepin it Real Stamps with Versamark and heat emboss with embossing powder. Trim down the Trick or Treat line.

Building the Design 

Add the matting layer to the card base. Adhere the pattern paper.

The moon goes on next.

Place the “Trick or Treat” sentiment strip.

Add the witch hat to the dino and adhering with foam tape.

Finish by adding the “WHOA” sentiment and some bat stickers.

Mix, Match & Create! 

One of my favorite things about creating Halloween cards is finding unexpected ways to combine products. Mixing the dinosaur from Closer to Extinction, the witch hat from Where My Ghouls At? and sentiments from Dang, Whoa Yikes and Shadow Die and Creepin It Real  all set against a paper from Celestial Dreams Paper Pad created a completely new Halloween character and scene. 

This is also a great reminder to look through your stamp and die collection with fresh eyes. A small accessory, like a witch hat, can turn an everyday stamped image into the perfect Halloween character! 

Whether you’re creating Halloween cards for friends and family, building your handmade card stash, or simply looking for fun Halloween cardmaking ideas, the Pajama Crafter Stamps Eek! Spooky Countdown is the perfect inspiration to get creative. 

So grab your favorite Halloween stamps, mix up some unexpected combinations, and get ready to create something a little spooky, a little silly, and a whole lot of fun!

Until next time –

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Crafty Catz - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

A Cut Above - ATG w/Die Cut

A Place to Start - ATG w/relates to a song

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - ATG Halloween

Ally's Angels - ATG

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