Kickoff to Patriotic Summer

Happy Friday!

We're having an Instagram Hop at

Pajama Crafter Stamps!

The Kickoff to Patriotic Summer is here - perfect for all your red, white, and crafty fun! 

This new release brings the festive flair just in time for summer celebrations. 

Join the fun and see how our team is bringing the heat with bright, bold summer card ideas - 

plus chances to win some new release goodies of your own!

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My Double Z-Fold card was created with the new

Yankee Doodle Day Stamps.

I stamped 3 of the cute animal stamps, colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

The fireworks stamp was stamped multiple times on white card stock with

Versamark Ink and heat embossed with red & blue glitter embossing powders.

I stamped the star stamp from the set several times on a white panel.

I colored the stars with glitter gel pens.

The "Let Freedom Ring" sentiment was stamped and heat embossed.

I fussy cut around it, then adhered to star die cuts.

The music note stamp was stamped along the border z-fold piece.

2 of the animal musicians were popped up with acetate.

The third was popped onto the card with foam tape.

I stamps the music notes 3 more times and fussy cut before

adding them above the animals.

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Here’s how to join the hop and see these sets in action! 

Follow along, get inspired, and maybe even be the LUCKY winner!

1. Leave a comment and a like at each hop stop for a chance to win a $25 store voucher!

2. Follow me and @pajamacrafterstamps.

3. A winner will be chosen randomly from all comments left by May 21 at 11:59 PM EDT. 

The winner will be announced on the Pajama Crafter Stamps Instagram and Facebook on May 22.

This hop is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram and 

Facebook of responsibility, and agree to their terms of use.

Let’s get this summer off to a red, white & ready start!

Hop order:

@pajamacrafterstamps 

Joy - @joywilsonink

Kerri - @kerri1974mar

Justine - @stationarybyjustine 

Kelly - @stampedbykelly

Betsy - @betsybirgeart

Jill - @tinytreasureworkshop

Michelle - @michelle.langley.design

Judy V - @createdjust4udesigns

Angie - @bowdangel

Judy R - @joy_in_a_jar

#pajamacrafterstamps #newrelease #kickofftopatrioticsummer #cardmaking 

#cardmakingideas #cardmaker #createdjust4udesigns

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Linking up to:

Creative Creases - ATG w/funfold

Crafty Catz - ATG

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Inkspirational - HOT

CRAFT Challenge - ATG

A Place to Start - ATG w/for a child twist

Make My Monday - Fun Fold

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG w/masculine twist

613 Avenue Create - ATG

The Card Concept - inspired by Patriotic aspect

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Challenge Recognition

Special Mention

With Love from Susie Sunshine

Hello there!

Popping in today to share some inspiration for

Conie Fong Art & Design!

 My card was created with

Susie Sunshine.

I colored this sweet digi with Prismacolor Pencils.

Before popping onto my card base I fussy cut.

I had the bulk of my card base in my stash from

a previous project I was working on and scrapped!

Die cutting was done on lavender metallic card stock and

a flap was created.

To complete this base, I added white card stock behind the flap and

added a border from a pattern paper in my stash.

I had a piece of ribbon that was just long enough to add with a bow.

The sentiment was die cut and I added some sequins to complete.

Thanks so much for taking a look at this project!

I hope you have a great day!

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Love to Craft - ATG

Love to Scrap - ATG

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Floral Delight twist

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

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Fancy Fold Crafty Gals Corner

Happy Wednesday!

It's the 2nd Wednesday of the month and that brings on a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Fill in the blank - Fancy_____ ~

(folds, lace, buttons, ribbons, papers, bows, etc.)

 Our sole sponsor for this challenge is: 

          

Moondrea Designs

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

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Using:  Poppy Fairy

I have created a Fancy Fold card as my theme and 

also added a Fancy Border.

The Poppy Fairy image was colored with Prismacolor Pencils.

I trimmed the image down to fit the center of my center step card and

inked the background.

Gold and gold glitter card stocks were used.

I added some layered poppy stickers and a die cut sentiment.

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Dream Valley Challenge - Things with Wings

Make My Monday - Fun Fold

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Floral Delight option

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Stamping Sensations - Feminine

Creative Creases - ATG w/fun fold

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Creative Inspiration Challenges - ATG

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Change Recognition

 

Vacation 3D Frameable

 If  you’re looking for a fun way to frame a special vacation photo I have a project for you!

Hi there! It’s Judy here with some inspiration created for Clear Scraps. 

My husband, kids and I took a trip to Kauai in 2002. We had a photo taken of the 4 of us at a luau and have never framed it until now.

For this project I am using a 3D Deco Frameable and Word n Shape Vacation Palm Tree.

I started by printing a tropical patterned paper.

Trace the frame on the backside of the patterned paper.

Cut out the tracing

Adhere the paper to the frame. I used Mod Podge.

Next, I trimmed my photo a little larger than the frame opening. 

Adhere to photo to the back of the frame.

Adhere the frame to the solid frame piece with wood glue.

Take the 2 base pieces and apply wood glue to one side of the smaller piece.

Adhere the smaller piece to the larger, lining up the slots.

I opted to paint the frame base and word n shape pieces.

Paint.

Adhere all the pieces to the base to complete. I decided to add a die cut title to the top of the frame. Also added die cut numbers for the year, 2002, to the base. I fussy cut a flower from the patterned paper used on the frame and glued to the Vacation word.

Thanks for taking a look at my Vacation 3D Frameable project t.

Be sure and check out more Clear Scraps inspiration 

by following on social media

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Toadally Frogot Card

Hello there!

Sharing my latest inspiration card created for the current

Polkadoodles Cardmaking & Craft Challenge.

Challenge theme: ANYTHING GOES

                                          My inspiration project for this week is a slimline card.

 I used the Unfrogettable 4 x 4" Clear Stamp Set. 

                                               One side of the card background was inked and 

the other has patterned paper from the Toadally Cute 6 x 6" Paper Pack. 

                                   The stamped images are colored with markers and pencils. 

                                 Some of the images were stamped directly on the background and 

                                                     others were stamped, colored and fussy cut. 

                                                         I added a few enamel dots to finish it off.

Quick & Easy Card

Do you like making quick & easy cards? If so, I have some inspiration for you!

Hi there! Today I'm here with my latest card project created for Pajama Crafter Stamps.

I am using one of the All Occasion Flashcards as the focal for my quick & easy card. 

These flashcards are great because of the versatility for using them for your projects. 

They measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches so, you can cut them down and mat or layer. 

Also, they are printed with laser toner which makes it possible to foil with 

laser-toner compatible laminator & foils. 

You can also ink blend on them, color, stamp and embellish.

The first step I take for my card is to foil with Tinsel Lavender Cheerfoil.

                Next I choose a stamp to add to the flashcard. I'm going with one of the cute cats from 

High Five Stamps.

A frame is die cut and the flashcard is cut down to fit behind. Double matting the frame adds a little something extra before adding to my 5 x 6 1/2 inch card base.

I pop the cat onto the card with foam tape before deciding to add 2 more stamped items, 

a mouse and paw prints. Some shading is done beneath the cat and mouse with a pencilcolor.

Dazzle stickers complete my quick & easy card design. 

I am happy with the way my card came out and hope I have given you a little inspiration.

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Linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG w/Feminine option

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Critter Crazy - ATG w/featured critter

Love to Craft - ATG

Love to Scrap - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Up-cycle a Wreath with Chipboard Embellishments

Hi there! Today I'm sharing an up-cycled wreath project created for Clear Scraps. 

I am taking a wreath made several years ago and adding 2 sets of Fancy Butterfly Chipboard Embellishments and a Mini Shaker Flower.

To add color to the butterflies I first paint with gold paint.

Next I pull out a piece of patterned paper

Trace the butterflies onto the patterned paper and fussy cut.

Adhere paper to back of the butterflies.

The flower shaker is pulled out.

Using the same paper as above, I trace the back solid piece from the shaker set and fussy cut.

Add paper to the flower and glue 2 of the chip form pieces on top

Paint the 3rd form piece.

Add shaker bits to flower

Remove protective film from both sides of the acrylic piece, adhere to the top and glue to shaker base.

Our chipboard embellishments and shaker are finished.

I take out the wreath.

Decided to add a few flowers, so I punched some out of solid color card stock.

Assemble flowers

Add chipboard embellishments and flowers to complete my project.

I hope you like my project and I’ve given you some inspiration for incorporating chipboard embellishments and shakers into your own projects.

Be sure and check out more Clear Scraps inspiration 

by following on social media

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