Saturday, January 17, 2026

Happy Saturday!
Sharing my latest inspiration card for this month's



 My inspiration for this week is a winter themed card
These cute penguins were colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.
I used papers from Theo Penguin Paper Bundle 3 for the background.
The sentiment is from 
It was printed and die cut with a stitched circle die from my stash,
which is placed on top of a snowflake die cut. I cut it with

Thanks for stopping by!
I added twine and some snowflake gems to complete.

Friday, January 16, 2026

PCS Birthday Bash Inspiration Hop

 Hey there!
I’m so excited to be part of the Pajama Crafter Stamps Birthday Bash Inspiration Hop today! 🎂✨ 
Our amazing Design Team is celebrating another year of creativity with 
birthday-themed cards and crafty inspiration — plus 
there’s a chance to win a $25 Pajama Crafter Stamps Store Voucher!
 Head over to my Instagram page 
@createdjust4udesigns
to start hopping and join in on all the crafty fun! 💖




My inspiration card was created with these products from 


I colored the cute penguin image with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.
My card background is embossed.
I added 2 die cut circles.
The blue one was embossed with a cloud embossing folder.
The sentiment, from the stamp set,  was stamped onto the white circle.
I popped the image onto the card with foam tape.
A die cut banner was added.
Confetti embellishments were added to complete.

Thanks for stopping by and check out the hop!

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Classic Design Challenge - ATG/Use Circles Twist
Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals
Critter Crazy - ATG w/featured animals
Die Cut Divas - New Crafty Item (banner die)
A Place to Start - playing ATG
613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION




Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Snowman Twist at Crafty Gals Corner

Happy Wednesday!
It's time for this year's first challenge at

This year we have changed things up a little.
The theme will always be ANYTHING GOES with a twist!

This month's twist is Snowman.
I decide to use the twist for my inspiration card.
 


The image I'm using is from Digi Doodle Studios.

I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.
My background is a white embossed panel.
I added a narrow strip of patterned paper.
Snowbanls were created by hand cutting white card stock and
added a little bit of inking along the edges.
I die cut the sentiment with an older Gemini die.

Thank for stopping by!
Have a great rest of your week!

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Linking up to:
A Place to Start - playing ATG
613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION





Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Bee Gnome Thank You Card

 Hello there!
Today I'm sharing an inspiration card for this month's

The challenge is
ANYTHING GOES.
You have all month to enter with projects using any images
from any company for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes.


 The focal image is Cup of Honey Buzzy Bee Gnome. I printed, colored with Prismacolor pencils and die cut with a circle die. The circle die was matted with another before adding to the card background, which is comprised of white card stock and a patterned panel. The patterned paper is from Bee Buzzy Stripes & Gingham Printable Paper Patterns. The sentiment was printed onto a hand cut banner shape. I added some twine and a flower button.

Hope to see you in the gallery!

Monday, January 5, 2026

Wood Love Banner

 Create a charming, interchangeable wood banner perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or year-round décor.  This project features soft blush tones,  stenciling, and a dimensional chipboard accent for a polished handmade look.




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Paint the Banner Pieces

Apply an even coat of acrylic paint to all banner pieces. Let dry completely, then apply a second coat if needed for full coverage. Allow the pieces to dry thoroughly before moving on.




Stenciling

4 x 6 Love  Heart Stencil



Position your heart or decorative stencil onto 4 of the banner pieces. Using a pallet knife apply even coats of texture paste. Carefully remove the stencil and allow the designs to dry.



Focal Banner

For the center banner, add paint to the wood ring.  Paint the Love chipboard piece.



Once dry, adhere the ring to the center banner piece using wood glue. 

 
Adhere the chipboard Love to the interchangeable wood circle.



Add Ribbon and Assemble

Thread gold ribbon through the pre-drilled holes at the top of each banner piece. Arrange the banners in your desired order and adjust spacing evenly. Tie knots or bows at the ends to secure.


Final Touches

Check for any areas that need touch-ups. Once everything is dry and secure, your banner is ready to hang on a mantel, shelf, or wall.


Finished Project

This elegant wood banner is perfect for seasonal decorating and can be easily customized by swapping out stencil designs or chipboard words. A beautiful handmade accent that adds warmth and personality to any space.

Happy crafting!

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Happy Anniversary - We Just Go Together

Hey there! Judy V here sharing a fun and playful anniversary card that’s perfect for celebrating couples who truly just go together. This design came together with a mix of bold colors, sweet details, and a touch of whimsy.


The focal point of the card is the couple from Chuggin’ On Stamps toasting each other with their favorite drinks. I stamped them onto white card stock, colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut. 

Card Base

My card base measures 5 x 6 1/2 inches. I cut a 10 x 6 1/2 inch piece of white card stock. Score at 5 inches along the 10 inch side. Fold and burnish the sore line.

Card Background

I double mat a 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inch piece of white card stock with black & red for the card background. Cut the black card stock to 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches. The red measures 5 x 6 1/2.

Adhere to the white card base.

Adding Layers

Cut a square piece of pattern paper from The Cat’s Meow Paper Pack. Mat with black card stock. The pops of red, pink, and white hearts add warmth and romance. The darker background helps the images stand out. 

Hand cut or die cut a red banner for an accent and adhere to the patterned paper square.

Cut a white rectangular panel. Mat with black card stock and layer on top of the pattern paper and banner. Stamp hearts from the Mix & Match Celebration Sentiments onto the white panel. 

Complete the Design

Adhere the couple to the rectangular panel with foam tape for a little dimension.

Add the sentiments. 

Stamp “Happy Anniversary” from the  Mix & Match Celebration Sentiments on white card stock. Cut with a circle die. Pair it with “We just go together” from Chuggin’ On Stamps. Stamp on white card stock and trim into a narrow rectangle with a black mat.



This card would be perfect for a favorite couple for several occasions. 

Handmade cards can be impactful without being overly complicated. Sometimes a sweet scene and a thoughtful sentiment are all you need.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this anniversary card inspires you to celebrate love, connection, and those perfect pairings in your own cardmaking projects!

For more Pajama Crafter Inspiration, be sure to visit the following places:
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Pajama Crafter Stamps and Friends Facebook
YouTube
Pinterest
Shop

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Linking up to:
613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Cheers to the New Year Twist
First Cup Challenges - Anything beverage/drink related

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION


Saturday, January 3, 2026

Toadal Sweetheart

Hey there! 
Today I'm sharing an inspiration card for this month's

The design team was asked to created Thank You cards.



I know it's still winter but, I opted for a more spring themed card.
The card is a slimline design using the Toadal Sweetheart Stamp Set.
The cute frog image was stamped and colored with markers before fussy cutting.
Papers from Toadally Cute Paper Pack were used.
The "Thank You!" sentiment was printed from the 
"You're a Toadal Sweetheart" sentiment was stamped from the stamp set and die cut.
I added some twine and a button.

Join in the challenge, won't you?
The theme is
ANYTHING GOES
You can enter with any images from any company
and, you have a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes!