Sunday, August 31, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: More August Release Inspiration

This month went by so fast! I can't believe it's already the last day of August. Speaking of August, I've enjoyed creating cards with Scrappy Boy Stamps' August release. I have two more fun cards to share today. Please scroll down to see them both.

Project 1: Case Closed: There's No One As Special As You


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Cute Kids Detectives stamps and outline dies
  • Cute Kids Detectives paper pack
  • Stitched Oval Dies

Supplies used:

  • Black and white cardstock
  • 8-1/2" x 11" white cardstock. Cut and scored as shown:
 

Copic markers used:

Girl
  • Skin: E37, E35, E53, E51
  • Cheeks: E95
  • Tongue: R22
  • Hair: YR27, YR24, YR21
  • Binoculars (black): T7, T5, T3
  • Dark Blue: B39, B37, B34, B32
  • Light Blue: B01, B000
  • Red: R39, R37, R35, R32
  • Green: G07, YG17, YG13, Y03
Boy with camera
  • Skin: E25, E23, E13, E11
  • Cheeks: E95
  • Tongue: E95
  • Hair: E59,E55, E53
  • Black: W8, W7, W5, W3
  • Blue: B95, B93, B91
  • Yellow: YR23, YR20
  • Red: R27, R24, R22
Boy with newspaper
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Hair: T9, T7, T5, T3
  • Brown: E39, E37, E35, E33
  • Green: YG67, YG63, YG61
  • Tan (newspaper): E53, E51, E50
Notes/Tips:
  • Leave the inside middle panel blank for writing a note as shown above.
Project 2: Feed Me


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • The Ghastly Greenery stamps and outline dies
  • The Ghastly Greenery Shop Background stamp
  • The Ghastly Greenery Paper Pack
  • A2 Trio Fold Card Die & Easel Add On
  • Stitched Circle Dies
Supplies used:
  • White cardstock 
  • Black cardstock
  • Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:

Woman
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Lips: R29, R14
  • Hair: YR27, YR23, Y23,Y21
  • Dress: N9, E25, E21
  • Shoes: N9, N5, N3
  • Flowers:
    • Yellow: Y38, Y15
    • Green: YG17, YG13, YG03
    • Red: R39, R37, R22
    • Purple: V05, V04, V01
    • Blue: B01, B00,B000
Man (dentist)
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Hair: E39, E37, E35, E31
  • White: T3, T1, T0
  • Black: T7, T5, T3
  • Silver gel pen
Man-eating Plant
  • Dark Green: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91
  • Light Green: YG67, YG63, YG61
  • Tongue: RV69, RV66, RV34
  • Lips: R29, R24, R22
  • Mouth: RV99
  • Pot: E99, E97, E95, E93
Notes/Tips:
  • Leave the inside panel white for writing a note.
  • Adhere the sentiment with double-sided foam tape. This acts as the stopper for the easel.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you give these projects a try. Have a crafty day! 

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Playing with the August Release

It's so hot here in Northern California this week! I love it, because then I can hide in my cool craft room and play with the awesome Scrappy Boy Stamps August release! I have three projects to share today, so please scroll down to see them all. 

Project 1: You're Strange & Unusually Awesome


Scrappy Boy Stamps Products used:
  • Trickster Ghost stamps and outline dies
  • Trickster Ghost paper pack
  • Marquee Sign Die
Supplies used:
  • A6 white card base
  • Black and yellow cardstock
  • White embossing powder

Copic markers used:

Bride
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Hair: E49, E59, E57, E55
  • Lips: R46, R24
  • Red: R39, R46, R24, R22, R21
Groom
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53
  • Blue: B66,B63, B60
  • Black: N5,N3, N1
  • Red: R39, R27, R22
Notes/Tips:
  • This card is large and fits into an A9 envelope.
Project 2: Feed Me (Man-eating plant shaped card)


Scrappy Boy Stamps Products used:
  • A2 Man Eating Plant Builder Die
  • The Ghastly Greenery stamp (outside and inside sentiments)
Supplies used:
  • White cardstock
  • Distress Inks in Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover, Brushed Corduroy, Rusty Hinge, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple
Notes/Tips:
  • Put the top edge of the die over the crease of the folded 5 x 5 inch paper so that it doesn't cut to create a top folding card base.
  • Cut all other dies as shown, ink, then assemble.
Project 3: Live to Craft


Scrappy Boy Stamps Products used:
  • Craft Wagon Die
  • Craft Wagon Add On Set Dies
  • Love the Mouse Paper Pack
  • Make An Impression Paper Pack
  • Crafty Phrases Word Die
  • Stitched Oval Die
Supplies used:
  • A2 white card base
  • Green, yellow, purple, red, blue, black cardstock
  • Metallic cardstock in silver, pink, blue, pink, green, copper
Notes/Tips:
  • Cut two of the sides of the cart and adhere the back one a little higher to make a pocket for some of the tools.
  • Cut duplicates of the tools to fill up the Cart Wagon.
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you have some time to do some projects. Have a creative day!

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Stamp Anniething: When We Get Together, It's Always, Double the Trouble Double the Fun!

I have a quick and easy card to share today using the Stamp Anniething August 2025 release called Stay Strong, Smart, and Fearless.  Inspired by a animated film about a young viking who struggles to fit in during the Dragon Initiation Program. To prove himself, he must catch and train a dragon.


Stamp Anniething products used:
  • Stay Strong, Smart, and Fearless stamps and outline dies
  • Dragons in the Sky Stencil 
Supplies used:
  • 6 x 6 white card base
  • Black cardstock mat/panel
  • Bristol cardstock for stenciling
  • Distress Inks for Ink Smooshing in Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans
  • Distress Inks for stenciling in Blueprint Sketch, Black Soot.

Copic markers used:

Girl
  • Skin: E04 E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Tongue: R22, R20
  • Hair: YR27, YR24, YR21
  • Brown: E37, E35, E33, E31
  • Blue Green: BG78, BG75, BG72
  • Gray/Silver: T5, T3, T1, T0
Boy
  • Skin: E04 E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Tongue: R22, R20
  • Hair: E59, E57, E55, E51
  • Green: YG67, YG63, YG61
  • Brown: E49, E44, E43, E42
Notes/Tips:
  • Ink smoosh the Bristol Cardstock with Distress Inks in Stormy Sky and Faded Jeans. If you have never ink smooshed, please see my prior blog post on how to ink smoosh here: INK SMOOSH
  • After ink smooshing, used the Dragons in the Sky Stencil with Blueprint Sketch and Black Soot Distress Inks as shown.
I hope you give the fun and easy card a try! Have a creative day!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: August 2025 Sneak Peek!

The Scrappy Boy Stamps August 2025 is finally here! This is a really big release so I will have lots of projects to share for the next few weeks. Today I am sharing four of my favorite projects from this release. 

Due to time constraints, I'll only be able to share the products I used for each project. I won't be able to list supplies used or the Copic marker colors I used at this time, but I will update this post when time permits. 

First, I'll list the entire new release products and then I'll share my projects. Make sure you scroll down to see all four projects. 

NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS - Available Friday, August 22, 2025

Trickster Ghost 6x8 Stamp & Dies
Graveyard 6x6 Background Stamp
Trickster Ghost 6x6 & 4x9 paper packs
Trickster Ghost Colored Die Cut Pieces
Marquee Sign Die

Cute Kids Detectives 6x8 Stamp & die
Cute Kids Detectives 6x6 Paper Pack
Cute Kids Detectives Colored Die Cut Pieces
Magnifying Glass Die

Musicals: NEW THEME!
The Ghastly Greenery 6x8 Stamp & Dies
The Ghastly Greenery Shop Background stamp
The Ghastly Greenery 6x6 paper pack
The Ghastly Greenery colored die cut pieces
A2 Man Eating Plant Builder Die

Dies:
Craft Wagon Die
Craft Wagon Add On

Project 1: This Card was Buried... Then Resurrected Just For You


Products used:
  • Trickster Ghost stamps and outline dies
  • Graveyard Background Stamp


Project 2: Happy Birthday Weirdo

Products used: 
  • Trickster Ghost stamps and outline dies
  • Trickster Ghost Paper Pack
  • Marquee Sign Die

Project 3: Mystery Solved: Someone is Having a Birthday

Products used:
  • Cute Kids Detectives stamps and outline dies
  • Cute Kids Detectives Paper Pack
  • Magnifying Glass Die

Project 4: Sending You a Little Shop of Love

Products used:
  • The Ghastly Greenery stamps and outline dies
  • The Ghastly Greenery Shop Background Stamp
  • The Ghastly Greenery Paper Pack


Thank you for visiting. I hope you love this release as much as I do! Have a creative day!



Sunday, August 17, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Fun and easy cards

I just love using the Scrappy Boy Stamps card making dies to make some fun and easy cards. The first card uses the stitched circle dies with the stamps from the July 2025 release called Cute Kids Theme Park. It's a wobbler card! The second card uses the amazing Back Pack Builder Die and the Mouse Back Pack Add On to create this 5 x 7 birthday card. Please scroll down to see both cards.

Project 1: Whee! Have a Tea-Riffic Day


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Cute Kids Theme Park stamps and outline dies
  • I Love Theme Parks Paper Pack
  • Stitched Circle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A6 white card base
  • Black cardstock mats/panels
  • White and Lavender cardstock
  • Cuttlebug Spots and Dots Embossing Folder
  • Action Wobbles (action spring)

Copic markers used:

Boy
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Tongue: R22
  • Hair: YR27, YR24, YR20
  • Green: G07, G03, G00
  • Black: N7, N3
  • White: N3, 0
Girl
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Tongue: R22
  • Hair: E37, E35, E33
  • Purple: V17, V15, V12
Tea Cup
  • Orange: YR68, YR65, YR61
  • Blue: B24, B23, B21
  • Green: G07, G03, G00
Notes/Tips:
  • Attach the Action Wobbles (action spring) to the back of the tea cup so it wobbles.






Project 2: Party Time


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Back Pack Builder
  • Mouse Back Pack Add On
  • Birthday Phrases Word Die
  • Love the Mouse Paper Pack

Supplies used:
  • 5 x 7 White card base
  • Black, red, light blue cardstock
  • White, silver, gold glitter cardstock
  • Gold thred


Notes/Tips:
  • Assemble the Back Pack Dies as shown on the back of the package then adhere to the card base.
  • Add the sentiment to the top of the card.
I hope you give these projects a try! They're easy and so much fun. Have a fun and creative day!

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Stamp Anniething: Some Friendships Don't Need Words

I'm having fun playing with this month's Stamp Anniething release, where the theme was inspired by an animated film about a young viking where he must catch and train a dragon. This release, called Stay Strong, Smart, and Fearless, is perfect for making masculine cards, as well as feminine cards!


Stamp Anniething products used:
  • Stay Strong, Smart, and Fearless stamps and outline dies
  • Redwood Forest Stencil 

Supplies used:
  • A6 white card base
  • Black cardstock mat/panel
  • Bristol carstock for ink smooshing
  • Distress inks for ink smooshed background: Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Carved Pumpkin, Black Soot, Hickory Smoke

Copic markers used:

Girl
  • Skin: E04 E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Tongue: R22, R20
  • Hair: YR27, YR24, YR21
  • Brown: E37, E35, E33, E31
  • Blue Green: BG78, BG75, BG72
  • Gray/Silver: T5, T3, T1, T0
Dragon
  • Yellow: YR24, YR21, YR20
  • Blue: BG75, BG72, BG70
  • Green: YG95, YG93, YG91
  • Brown: E29, E25, E23
  • Black: N7,N5, N3
  • White: N3, N1, 0
Notes/Tips:
  • If you have never ink smooshed, please see my prior blog post on how to ink smoosh here: INK SMOOSH
  • After ink smooshing, create the tree background using the Redwood Forest Stencil with Black Soot and Hickory Smoke Distress Inks.
I hope you give this card a try! Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!
 

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: More Fun Cards to Share

I just am loving the Scrappy Boy Stamps July 2025 release. It was a huge release with lots of cute stamps and fun dies. I have three more projects to share from this release. Please scroll down to see all three projects.

Project 1: You're Rather Scandalous


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • The Author stamps and outline dies
  • The Author and The Queen Paper Pack
  • Dearest Gently Reader Die Set
  • A2 Dome Shaker Card Die
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A2 white card stock
  • Black cardstock mats/panels
  • White cardstock panel
  • Dark orange and white cardstock scraps
  • Elizabeth Craft Designs Embossing Folder - Flower Mosaic (use any floral embossing folder)

Copic markers used:
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Lips: R29, R24
  • Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
  • Blue: B06, B05, B02, B01
  • Purple: V17, V15, V12
  • White: N3, N1, 0
  • Tan: E33, E42
  • Black: N5, N3, N1
Notes/Tips:
  • Die cut the dome shape prior to embossing. If you emboss first, the raised areas will flatten when die cutting the dome shape.
Project 2: Dream Big, Explore Bigger


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Moon Landing stamps and outline dies
  • Moon Landing Paper Pack
  • Moon Landing Scene Builder dies
  • Treasure Map Dies
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A6 white cardstock base
  • White cardstock mat/panel
  • Kraft cardstock 
  • For ink smooshing background
    • Bristol cardstock
    • Distress Inks in Blueprint Sketch, Seedless Preserves, Broken China, Black Soot
    • White acrylic paint (splatter for stars)

Copic markers used:

Astronaut
  • Skin: E25, E23, E13
  • Hair: E49, E44, E42
  • White: C5, C3, C1, C00
  • Blue: B28, B24, B23, B21
  • Black (tires): W7, W6, W5, W4, W3, W2
  • Red: R37, R35, R32
  • Silver: C5, C3, C1
  • Yellow: YR24, YR23, YR21
Space Shuttle
  • Rust: E99, E97, E95, E02
  • Silver: N5, N3, N1
  • Dark Blue: B24, B23, B21
  • Light Blue: BG11, BG000
  • Red: R37, R35, R32
Nasa
  • Blue: B28, B24, B23, B21
  • Red: R37
  • White gel pen
Notes/Tips:
  • If you've never ink smooshed before, you can follow my instructions from a prior project here: Ink Smoosh

Project 3: Believe In Magic


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Theme Park Background Stamp
  • Cute Kids Theme Park Stamps and outline dies
  • Stitched Rectangle Die
Supplies used:
  • 6 x 6 white card base
  • Black cardstock mat/panel
  • White embossing powder
  • Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers & Prismacolor pencils used:

Theme Park Background Stamp:
  • Sky & Clouds: B000, B0000, BV00, BG01, BG000
  • Grass: G12, G00
  • Shrubs: YG17, YG13, YG03, YG01
  • Flowers & People Movers
    • Aqua: B06, B05, B02
    • Orange: YR07, YR04, YR02
    • Purple: V17, V15, V12
    • Red: R35, R22, R14
  • Building
    • Light brown: E35, E33, E31, E30
    • Dark brown: E44, E43, E42
    • Red: R35, R14, R22
    • Blue (windows): B00
    • Gray (doors): Prismacolor PC935, PC1054
  • Mouse Head
    • White: N3, N1, 0
    • Black: 100, C7, C5, C3
    • Red: R89
Girl with Balloon
  • Skin: E23, E13, E21
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Hair: N9, N7, N5, N3
  • Blue: B04, B02, B00, B0000
  • Purple: V17, V15, V12
Boy with Ice Cream
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks & Tongue: R20
  • Hair: E37, E33
  • Blue: B95, B93, B91
  • Yellow: Y38, Y35, Y21
  • White: N3, N1, 0
  • Black: C7, C5, C3, C1
  • Brown: E15, E11
Notes/Tips:
  • Use double sided adhesive foam tape to adhere the colored stamps to add dimension.
I hope you love the July 2025 release as much as I do! So much fun! Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!