Scrappy Boy Stamps: Birthday Pop-up Card

Today is my design team day where I share a project using previously released Scrappy Boy Stamps products. I am using some of my favorites:  Cute Girls Cat Lovers Stamps, I Love Cats Paper Pack, and the Happy Birthday Pop-up Envelope Die. I just love this die since it folds flat and fits into an A2 size envelope. Plus it can be decorated with any stamp, sticker, die cut, and sentiment you like!

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Cute Girls Cat Lovers stamps and outline dies
• I Love Cats Paper Pack
• Happy Birthday Pop-up Envelope Die

Supplies used:

• Pink, white, and yellow cardstock to cut out envelope die

Copic markers used:

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
• Cheeks & tongue: E93
• Hair: E49, E39, E37, E33
• Purple: V17, V15, V12
• Gray (Pants): C7, C5, C3
• White: C3, C1, 0
• Cat food box & cat food: E13, E33, E31
• Gray cat: C7, C5, C3, C1, RV23
• Orange cat: E97, Y38, Y35, Y32, E93
• Yarn ball: BV13, BV11, BV000

Notes:

• Die cut and assemble the Pop-Up Envelope Die as show. Adhere the colored images and sentiments where ever you like.

This really is a simple, fast, and amazing die to put together. I hope you give it a try!

Thank you for stopping by. Have fun crafting and have a creative day!

La-La Land Crafts: 2024 Kit of the month - Fuel Your Passion

This month's La-La Land Crafts Kit of the Month (KOTM) critters are four handsome canines called At Your Service. There are four critters dressed in overalls and carrying tools and items related to their job or hobby. These stamps are just perfect for masculine cards, scrapbook pages, and more! The kit also comes with a set of dies that include a Gas Pump, a Retro Car, and a Car Key. This card features two of the critters and the Gas Pump Die. My previous post featured the other dies.

Additional products:

• Going Places Paper Pack
• Houses Border Die
• Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die

Supplies used:

• Top folding white A2 card base
• Black cardstock panel
• Yellow cardstock panel
• White cardstock to cut Houses Border Die
• Green cardstock scrap for Gas Pump Die

Copic markers used:

Dog 1

• Brown (fur): E57, E55, E53
• Green: YG97, YG95, YG93
• Gray/silver: N5, N3, N1
• Yellow: YR24, YR23, YR21
• Red: R46, R24, R22

Dog 2

• Brown (fur): E37, E35, E33, E31
• Silver: N5, N3, N1
• Green: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91
• Blue: B28, B24, B23, B21
• Black: N7, N5, N3

Notes:

• Cut the black panel with 1/8" border on all sides then adhere to the card base.
• Cut the yellow panel with 1/8" border on all sides then adhere to the black panel.
• Cut the patterned paper 5-1/4" x 1-3/4" and adhere to the bottom of the yellow panel.
• Die cut the Houses Border stencil and adhere to the top of the yellow panel.
• Adhere the colored images and the gas pump die onto the card front as shown.
• Cut out the sentiment using a Scalloped Sentiment Die. Add a black mat to the sentiment then adhere to the card front as shown.

Such a fun card to make! Lots of sentiments come with this month's KOTM. Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!

La-La Land Crafts: October KOTM - Make the rest of your life the best of your life

The October 2024 La-La Land Crafts Kit of the Month (KOTM) is one of my favorites! Today's card features the gorgeous Girl Power Marci and two awesome dies, the Retro Car Die and the Car Key Die with key ring. So many projects can be made with these new dies. Change the color of the car and key to make masculine cards for birthdays, graduation, new car, and more!

Additional products:

• Going Places Paper Pack
• Spring Song Paper Pack
• Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die

Supplies used:

• 6 x 6 white card base
• Black cardstock panel
• Pink cardstock scraps for car and key dies
• Silver glitter cardstock scraps for car and key dies
• Black cardstock scrap for car die
• Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
• Eyes: B25, B23
• Cheeks: R20
• Lips: R85, R81
• Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53
• Pink: R56, R85, R83, R81
• Gold (Buckle): Y17, Y15
• Black: C9, C7, C5, C3
• Blue: B23, B21

Notes:

• Cut black cardstock panel and patterned papers with 1/8" borders
• Cut "one lane" of the street and place at the bottom of the card
• Cut dies and assemble as shown
• Adhere the colored Marci stamp and sentiment using double-sided adhesive foam tape

Such a cute and fun card to make. I hope you give it a try. Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!

Scrappy Boy Stamps: You Make My Heart Beat SWIFTLY

I hope you’re all enjoying this Fall weather. It's still hot where I live, so today I am enjoying crafting in my craft room and being creative with one of my favorite Scrappy Boy Stamps September 2024 release, Country Girl. Along with the stamp, I also used the new awesome Disco Ball Die and a past stencil, Warrior Princess Scene Stencil, to create this glittery card!

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Country Girl stamp and outline dies
• Disco Ball Die
• Warrior Princess Scene Stencil
• Stitched Rectangle Die for sentiment

Supplies used:

• White A2 card base
• Black cardstock panel
• Blue cardstock panel
• White cardstock for background stencil
• Distress inks - use various blues, purples, reds, and yellows
• Silver glitter cardstock for Disco Ball
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens (or Wink of Stella)

Copic markers used:

• Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000
• Cheeks: E93
• Lips: R37, R32
• Hair: E39, YR24, YR23, Y32
• Blue: B26, B24, B23, B41
• Guitar: E35, E33, E31, N5, N3, N1
• Shoes & Guitar Strap: E47, E44, E43

Notes:

• Trim black cardstock panel leaving a 1/8 inch border and adhere to the card base
• Trim blue cardstock panel leaving a 1/8 inch border and adhere to the black panel
• Stencil the white cardstock using the Warrior Princess Stencil and distress inks. Trim panel leaving 1/2” at the bottom and 1/8” on the top and side edges.
• Adhere there the colored image and sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you give this quick and easy card a try! Have a creative day!

Stamp Anniething: I'm Proud We're Family!

This month's new release from Stamp Anniething called Go Poco Loco was inspired by one of my favorite animated films, Coco! This film's important message is a strong reminder that the power of family and the connections with those who died are never forgotten. Today's card features Hector, the Skulls & Marigold Card Mat Die, and the Family Word Die. 

Stamp Anniething products used:

• Go Poco Loco/Hector stamp & outline die
• Skulls & Marigold Card Mat die
• Banner Dies (retired)

Supplies used:

• White A2 card base
• Black cardstock mat
• Dark red cardstock to cut out Skulls & Marigold Die
• White cardstock scrap to die cut Family Word Die
• Black cardstock scrap to die cut banner mat
• Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:

• Face, arms, hands, legs, feet: W3, W1, W00
• Hair: E49, E27, E23, E50
• Hat: YR27, YR24, YR23, YR21 +Prismacolor pencil 943
• Purple: BV17, BV13, BV11
• Red: R39, R27, R12
• Brown (shorts): E29, E25, E23, E21
• Flowers: Red R39, R29, R22; Green G07, G03
• Family Word Die: BG05, YR04, G07, V15

Notes:

• Die cut the Skulls & Marigold Card Mat. Trim off the top and bottom. Cut the die diagonally in half.
• Place the black cardstock mat behind it and adhere to the card base.
• Die cut the Family Word Die. Assemble and color with Copic markers. Adhere to the card as shown.
• Adhere sentiment and carnations as shown.
• Adhere the colored image of Hector using double-sided adhesive foam tape.

Whether you celebrate the Day of the Dead or not, this is a fabulous stamp set for all your Coco-inspired projects!

Thank you for visiting! Have a creative day! 

Stamp Anniething: Seize Your Moment

This month's new release from Stamp Anniething, called Go Poco Loco, was inspired by one of my favorite animated films, Coco! If you haven't seen this film, it delves into the traditions of the Day of the Dead, a holiday that involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember those who have died. Coco is centered around a child's desire to become a musician despite his family's wishes. A must see film! I created my card using the new Ernesto de la Cruz stamp and the Skulls & Marigold Card Mat die.

Stamp Anniething products used:

• Go Poco Loco/Ernesto de la Cruz stamp & outline die
• Skulls & Marigold Card Mat die
• Sentiment Strips
• Hybrid Ink Cubes: Crimson, Azure, Tangerine, Shocking Pink
• Card Mat Die (retired)

Supplies used:

• White A2 card base
• Black cardstock mat
• White cardstock to cut out Skulls & Marigold Die
• Orange cardstock scrap to mat the sentiment
• Black cardstock scrap to stamp sentiment
• White embossing power
• Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:

• Face & hands: W3, W1, W00
• Hair: 100, C7, C5, C3
• Hat, clothes, shoes: W5, W3, W1
• Red: R39, R29, R22
• Green: G07, G03

Notes:

• Die cut the Skulls & Marigold Card Mat. Place the black cardstock mat behind it and adhere to the card base.
• Die cut 4 marigolds and color the background colors with Hybrid Inks. Adhere as shown.
• Adhere the colored image using double-sided adhesive foam tape.

Such a fun die to use. So simple to put a card together when one has the perfect die!

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day! 

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Shake it Off!

It's play time with one of Scrappy Boy Stamps' September 2024 most awaited new releases! Inspired by one of the most popular and loved singer-songwriters today, we know her here at Scrappy Boy as Country Girl. I had to make this fun fold "Shake it Off" card showcasing Country Girl in a sparkling red and black outfit! 

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Country Girl stamp and outline die
• Country Girl paper pack
• Heart Shaped Hands Layered Background Stencil
• Filmstrip Memory Dex Die
• A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Die
• Stitched Rectangle Die

Supplies used:

• White A2 card base, scored at 1-3/4", 3", 5-1/2", 6-1/2"
• White cardstock for stencil/card front
• Brown cardstock to mat panels and sentiment
• Distress Inks for stenciling: Brushed corduroy, ground espresso, candied apple
• Silver glitter cardstock
• White gel pen to add sparkle to outfit
• Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
• Cheeks & Tongue: R20
• Lips: R29, R35
• Hair: E35, E31, E41, Y00
• Black: N7, N5, N3, N1
• Red: R39, R29, R24, R22

Notes:

• Cut card base, score at measurements listed above, and fold so the middle pops forward. Cut all panels with 1/8" borders and adhere.
• Using the 3-3/8" x 4-1/2 Stitched Scalloped Die, cut the white cardstock and stencil the Heart Shaped Hands Layerd Background Stencil using the Distress Inks listed above.
• Die cut the film strip using the silver glitter cardstock. Adhere to the scalloped panel. Adhere to the card base.
• Die cut the sentiment using the Stitched Rectangle Die, adhere to brown cardstock mat.
• Adhere the sentiment and the colored image using double-sided adhesive foam tape.

Such a cute and fun card to make and it can be easily displayed! 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day! 

La-La Land Crafts: 15th Annual Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Special Collaboration

I am honored to be participating in the La-La Land Crafts and Simon Says Stamp's 15th Annual STAMPtember® special collaboration! During STAMPtember®, Simon Says Stamp releases exclusive products made in partnership with many of the industry’s finest brands and only available at SimonSaysStamp.com! The collaboration stamp is called Mooey Christmas, a set of the cutest holiday Highland cows! I created two cards using these adorable cards. Please scroll down to see both projects.

Project 1: Merry Christmas From Our Herd to Yours

Additional La-La Land products used:

• Country Hill Die
• Garden Fence Die
• Wood Texture 1 Paper Pack

Supplies used:

• 6 x 6 white card base
• 5-3/8 x 5-3/8 black cardstock mat
• 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 Bristol cardstock (or watercolor cardstock)
• White cardstock scrap to hand cut snow hill
• Distress Inks: Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord
• Brutus Monroe Shimmer Splash - Gilded

Copic markers used:

Cow 1

• Snout: E11, E93, E00
• Eyes: B95, B91
• Fur: E39, E37, E35, E31
• Hooves: W7, W5, W3
• Purple: V17, V15, V12
• Teal: BG34, BG23, BG11

Cow 2

• Snout: E11, E93, E00
• Eyes: B95, B91
• Fur: E39, YR27, YR24, E33, E31
• Hooves: W7, W5, W3
• Red: R29, R24, R32
• Green: YG67, YG63, YG61
• Blue: B34, B32, B41
• White: N5, N3, N1

Notes:

• Ink the Bristol cardstock with the distress ink colors listed above. Too add texture, sprinkle with water and blot. Then sprinkle with the Shimmer Splash. Let dry then stamp the sentiment.
• Die cut the Country Hill and the Garden Fences.
• Hand cut the snow hill.
• Assemble the die cut pieces as shown.
• Adhere the card front to the black mat, then adhere to the card base.

Project 2: Hope Your Holidays are Udderly Amazing

Additional La-La Land products used:

• Berry Branch Die
• Scalloped Rectangles Die 4-1/2 x 3
• On the Wall Layering Stencil cobblestone

Supplies used:

• A2 white card base
• 5-1/4 x 4 gold mirror paper
• 4-3/8 x 3-1/4 dark red cardstock mat
• Copic friendly cardstock to cut out Scalloped Rectangle Die and Berries Die

Copic markers used:

Cow

• Snout: E11, E93, E00
• Eyes: B26, B23
• Fur: E49, E47, E44, E42
• Hooves: W7, W5, W3
• Red: R59, R46, R24, R22
• White: N3, N1, 0
• Green: G17, G14, G12

Berries

• Red: R59, R46, R24, R22
• Green: G28, G24

Snow background

• B000, BG0000

Notes:

• Die cut four sets of berries and color with Copic markers as listed above.
• Cut all the panels to the sizes listed above.
• Adhere all the die cuts and the image as shown.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a creative day!

Stamp Anniething: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered

I am having so much fun with Stamp Anniething's September 2024 release called Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered! This set was inspired by America's favorite TV witch from the 60's-70's. The stamp I used on today's card is the funny and goofy Darrin, the husband of the witch Samantha. This stamp is perfect for fun masculine cards. I just love the expression on his face!

Stamp Anniething products used:

• Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered stamps and outline dies
• Geo Blocks Stencil (May 2023 Stencil Club) 
• Open Mat Circle Die (retired)
• Autumn Life Paper Pack (retired)

Supplies used:

• White A2 top folding card base
• Black cardstock mat 4.25"W x 5.5"H
• Kraft cardstock mat 4"W x 5.25"H
• Black cardstock for die cutting circle die
• Brown cardstock 4"W x 4.25"H for dry embossing with stencil

Copic markers used:

Darrin

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
• Cheeks: E93
• Hair: E29, E25, E23, E31
• White: N5, N3, N1, 0
• Black: N7, N5, N3

Briefcase

• Black: N7, N5, N3, N1

Notes:

• Use the Geo Blocks Stencil to emboss the Kraft cardstock using a die cut machine. I used my Big Shot. It leaves a light impression to give the cardstock some texture.
• Use the Open Mat Circle Die to cut black cardstock to create the open circles frames. Then use the Open Mat Circle Die to cut the patterned paper to inlay inside the open circles. I used my scraps!
• Adhere all the elements as shown.

This is a fun and easy card to put together. It's a great way to use your patterned paper scraps.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!

Scrappy Boy Stamps: September 2024 Sneak Peeks!

Welcome to Scrappy Boy Stamps September 2024 sneak peeks! The first stamp set of the three being released this Friday is the one people have been asking for. Inspired by one of the world’s most favorite singer-songwriters, is the Country Girl stamp set! The second stamp set being released is from our Cute Girls line, called Essential Workers. The third stamp set was inspired by The Princess and the Frog (the stamp set is named the same). There is also the amazing Scrubs Die that is used to make a shaped card or a mini album. 

Today I am sharing projects using stamps from Country Girl, Essential Workers, and the Scrubs shaped card die. Design team member Tina Jackson Fry, will give you a sneak peek of the Princess and the Frog tomorrow.

The entire release will be available on Friday, September 27, 2024. Here is a list of what’s in this release:

Country Girl

• 6x8 Stamp & Dies
• Country Girl 6x6 & 4x9 paper packs
• Heart Hands Layered Background Stencil
• Country Girl Colored Die Cut Pieces
• Disco Ball Die

Cute Girls Essential Workers

• 6x8 Stamp Set & Dies
• Medical Background Stencil
• I Love Essential Workers 6x6 Paper Pack
• Cute Girls Essential Workers Colored Die Cut Pieces
• Scrubs Shaped Card Die (fits A2 envelope)

Once Upon a Time Series: Princess & the Frog

• 6x8 Stamp & Dies
• Frog Feet Background Stencil
• Princess & the Frog 6x6 paper pack
• Princess & the Frog colored die cut pieces

PROJECT 1: Country Girl - Here’s to a New Era

Country Girl was inspired by one of the world's most popular and loved musicians today. This is an easy fun fold card. The card fits into an A2 envelope. It’s a beautiful card to display since it stands up easily! 

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Country Girl stamps and outline dies
• Country Girl paper pack
• Stitched Nested Tag Dies
• Stitched Scalloped Edge Die

Supplies used:

• White card base 10.5”W x 4.5”H, scored at 3.5” and 7” 
• White cardstock to cut out tags

Copic markers & Prismacolor pencils used:

Girl 1:

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
• Cheeks: R20
• Lips:  R29, R24
• Hair: E13, E11, E53, E50 + Prismacolor 943
• Dress: G17, YG17, YG13, YG03
• Microphone: N9, N5, N3, N1

Girl 2:

• Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00
• Cheeks: R20
• Lips: R29, R24
• Hair: E29
• Red: R29, R24, R22

Girl 3:

• Skin: E04, E11, E2, E00, E000
• Cheeks: R20
• Lips: RV25, RV23
• Hair: Y27, YR23, YR21
• Pink: RV29, RV25, RV23, RV21

Notes:

• Cut and score the card base as indicated in the supplies used above.
• Cut out the large tags using the white cardstock and the smaller tag using the Country Girl patterned papers.
• Adhere the tags onto the card base leaving 1/3 of the space at the bottom for the sentiment. This card fits into an A2 envelope, so use the envelope as a guide on where to adhere the tags.
• Use the stitched rectangle dies to cut out your sentiments and adhere them to the card.

PROJECT 2: Cute Girls Essential Workers - Not All Heroes Wear Capes

This month’s Cute Girls stamp set, called Essential Workers, is one of my favorite Cute Girls sets! Included in this set are a police officer, fire fighter, doctor, nurse, and teacher stamps. Today’s card includes three of these stamps: fire fighter, doctor, and police officer. 

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Cute Girls Essential Workers stamps and outline dies
• I Love Essential Workers Paper Pack
• Stitched Ovals Die
• Stitched Rectangle Dies

Supplies used:

• White slimline card base
• Black cardstock mat
• Transparent vellum

Copic markers used:

Firefighter

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
• Cheeks and tongue: R20
• Hair: 100, C7, C5, C3, B24
• Yellow: Y19, Y15, Y13
• Red: R29, R27, R24, R22, R20
• Gray: N5, N3, N1
• Brown: E44, E43, E42, E41
• Black: C7, C5, C3

Doctor

• Skin: E15, E13, E11, E21, E00
• Cheeks and tongue: R20
• Hair: E49, E47, E44, E43, E41
• White: N5, N3, N1
• Blue: B18, B16, B14, B12
• Black: N7, N5, N3
• Red: R35, R32
• Tan: E513, E51, E50

Policewoman

• Skin: E25, E23, E13
• Hair: 100, C5, V04
• Cheeks: RV14, RV63
• Yellow/gold: YG23, Y19
• Light blue: B26, B24, B23, B12
• Dark blue: B39, B37, B34, N3
• Gray: N5, N3, N1
• Black: N7, N5, N3

Notes:

• I cut the patterned paper at an angle to create this design. I used an oval die to cut the transparent vellum to put behind the essential workers. 

PROJECT 3: Scrubs shaped card

It is so fun and easy using this Scrubs Shaped Card Die to make this card! The I Love Essential Workers Paper Pack has the perfect patterns too! You can add the Cute Girls Essential Worker Nurse or Doctor to this card or leave it off. The stethoscope just adds the final element to the card.

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Scrubs Shaped Card Die
• Cute Girls Essential Workers stamp and outline die
• I Love Essential Workers Paper Pack

Supplies used:

• White A2 top folding card base
• White cardstock for name tag and stethoscope
• Light brown cardstock for Scrubs trim and pockets

Copic markers used:

Nurse

• Skin: E15, E13, E11, E21
• Cheeks and tongue: R20
• Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
• White: N5, N3, N1, 0
• Tan: E53, E51, E50
• Red: R35

Stethoscope

• Black: N9
• Silver: N3
• Red: R27
• White: N3, N1

Name Tag

• Red: R27
• Silver: N5, N3, N1

Notes:

• To cut out the card base, use the largest die from the Scrubs die set and place it slightly over the crease of a top folding white A2 card base. Run through die cut machine so the die doesn’t cut the top of the crease.
• Cut out the remainder of the Scrubs as shown.
• Stamp the sentiment onto the inside of the card.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my sneak peeks. Make sure you check out Tina Jackson Fry's sneak peeks where she will share her projects using Princess and the Frog. The entire design team has some very creative and inspirational projects to share for the next few weeks!

Have a creative and wonderful day!