Saturday, November 22, 2025

Stamp Anniething: Gee, You're Swell!

I just love the the November 2025 Stamp Anniething release! This release, called The Gangs All Here, was inspired by one of my favorite childhood comic books and cartoon series. I also used the fun Burgers and Shakes Stencil to create the background. Here's a fun friendship card I made using two of my favorite guys!


Stamp Anniething products used:
  • The Gangs All Here stamps and coordinating outline dies
  • Burgers and Shakes Stencil
  • Shakers Baics Set #1 (retired)
Supplies used:
  • A6 white card base
  • Blue cardstock mat
  • Green cardstock
  • Bristol cardstock
  • Distress ink for stenciling: Faded Jeans
  • Distress inks for ink smooshing: Faded Jeans, Mowed Lawn, Squeezed Lemonade

Copic markers used:

Boy 1
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21,E00, E000
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Hair: C9, C7, C5, C3
  • Silver (Crown): N5, N3,N1
  • Dark Red (Crown): R39, R27
  • Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91
  • Red: R39, R46, R35, R32
  • Black (shoes): N7, N5, N3
  • Hamburger
    • Bun: E15, E13, E11
    • Burger: E47, E44
    • Cheese: Y38
    • Lettuce: YG17, YG03
    • Tomato: R39, R27
Boy 2
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21,E00, E000
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Hair: N9, N7, N5, N3, B14
  • Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91
  • Green: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91 +Prismacolor pencil PC908 to create knit pattern
Notes/tips:
  • Ink smoosh the background using the Bristol cardstock then mask off half of the cardstock and stencil the top half with Distress Ink.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope give these cards a try. Have a creative day! 





Saturday, November 15, 2025

Stamp Anniething: Sweet on You Since Forever

I have a fun and cute card to share using the November 2025 Stamp Anniething new release called The Gangs All Here! This release was inspired by one of my favorite childhood comic books and cartoon series. The younger generation may know them from an American TV Show based on this cartoon. I used a couple of older builder dies that you may have in your collection to create this school scene.


Stamp Anniething products used:
  • The Gangs All Here stamps and outline dies
  • Locker Builder Die (retired)
  • Door Builder Die (retired)
Supplies used:
  • 6 x 6 white card base
  • Patterned papers from Carta Bella, Home Again


Girl
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Hair: 100, N7, N5, N1, B02
  • Red: R39, R46,R35, R32
  • Black: N7, N5, N3
Boy
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Mouth/Tongue: R22, R20
  • Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
  • Pants: YR18, YR16, YR14, YR20
  • White: N5, N3, N1, 0
  • Blue green: BG78, BG75, BG72, BG70
  • Yellow: Y17, Y13
  • Shoes: N5, N3, N1

Notes/Tips:
  • If you don't have the door or locker builder dies, just create the wall behind the two stamps with patterned papers.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you give these cards a try! Have a creative day!


Sunday, November 9, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: More Die Cutting Fun!

The holidays are approaching fast! Let's create some fast, but cute gift card holders and quick thank you cards using Scrappy Boy Stamps. I have two projects to share. Please scroll down to see both projects.

Project 1: Hope Your Christmas Is A BUTT Load Of Fun




Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Flip Open Present Die
  • Butt Cracker Fairies Stamps and Outline Dies
  • Butt Cracker Fairies Paper Pack
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A6 white card base
  • Light and dark pink cardstock
  • Adhesive hook and loop dots (Velcro Dots)-optional

Copic markers used:
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks & mouth: E93
  • Tongue: R22
  • Hair: E39, YR27, YR21
  • Pink: RV04, RV32, RV11
  • White gel pen
Notes/tips:
  • The Flip Open Present Die can be used alone and doesn't have to be put on a card. 
  • The sentiment can go on the outside of the card, if preferred.
  • Adhere the Butt Cracker Fairy onto the inside of the present die using adhesive foam tape so that you can place the gift card/money behind the ears.
  • I used an adhesive hook and loop dot to secure the opening of the present box. 
Project 2: Thank You Card


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Mouse Lollipop Embellishment Dies
  • Thank You sentiment from Cute Kids Travel
  • I Love Theme Parks Paper Pack
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A6 sized card base using light purple cardstock
  • Light pink, dark pink, teale, purple, lavender, white cardstock

Notes/tips:
  • Die cut all pieces and assemble as shown or mix it up how you'd like it!
These cards are so easy to make. Fun to mix up the colors and lollipops. I hope you give this card a try. 

Thank you for stopping by! Have a creative day!





Friday, November 7, 2025

Stamp Anniething November Release: The Gangs all Here!

It's time for the November 2025 Stamp Anniething new release called The Gangs All Here! It's a fun release based on one of my favorite childhood comic books and cartoon series. The younger generation may know them from the American TV Show. This release consists of 5 character stamps and 7 sentiment stamps, coordinating outline dies, a Burgers and Shakes stencil, and a Varsity Jacket Builder Die. Such an amazing release!

Please scroll down to see two projects from this release. More projects to come this month.

Project 1: Aww, Gee Whiz! I Forgot Your Birthday Shaker Card


Stamp Anniething products used:
  • The Gangs All Here stamps and coordinating outline dies
  • Burgers and Shakes Stencil
  • A2 Shaker Pouches (retired)
  • Donuts and Itty Bitty Beads Shaker Bits (retired)
Supplies used:
  • A2 white card base
  • White Brisol cardstock for stenciling
  • Brown cardstock for frame
  • Miss Ink Stamps Woodgrain Frame Die
  • Distress Inks for stenciling: 
    • Background: Peeled Paint, Bundled Sage, Shabby Shutters
    • Hamburger: Vintage Photo, Ground Espresso, Candied Apple
    • Shake: Broen China, Picked Raspberry
    • Banner: Candied Apple

Copic markers used:

  • Skin: E04, E11, E21,E00, E000
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Hair: C9, C7, C5, C3
  • Silver (Crown): N5, N3,N1
  • Dark Red (Crown): R39, R27
  • Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91
  • Red: R39, R46, R35, R32
  • Black (shoes): N7, N5, N3
  • Hamburger
    • Bun: E15, E13, E11
    • Burger: E47, E44
    • Cheese: Y38
    • Lettuce: YG17, YG03
    • Tomato: R39, R27
Notes/tips:
  • You can find shaker pouches and shaker bits on Amazon. 

Project 2: You Make My Heart Do the Jitterbug


Stamp Anniething products used:
  • The Gangs All Here stamps and coordinating outline dies
  • Varsity Jacket Builder Die
  • Farm Life Paper Pack (retired)
Supplies used:
  • 6 x 6 white card base
  • White, yellow, blue cardstock for varsity jacket
  • Alphabet Die (use the R from any set)

Copic markers used:

Girl
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks & inside mouth: R20
  • Tongue: R22
  • Hair: YR27, YR23, YR21
  • Purple: V17, V15, V12
  • Pink: RV17, RV14, RV11
Boy
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Mouth/Tongue: R22, R20
  • Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
  • Pants: YR18, YR16, YR14, YR20
  • White: N5, N3, N1, 0
  • Blue green: BG78, BG75, BG72, BG70
  • Yellow: Y17, Y13
  • Shoes: N5, N3, N1
Notes/tips:
  • Use any 3/4" tall alphabet die for the letter on the varsity jacket.
I hope you give these projects a try! I just love the varsity jacket die. This die would be fun to make cards with your children's school colors.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day! 



Sunday, November 2, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: More Butt Cracker and Mouse Fun!

Looks like many of you, including myself, are having a lot of fun with the Scrappy Boy Stamps Butt Cracker Fairies stamps, the Mouse Sprinkle Donut Embellishment Die, and the Mouse Lollipop Embellishments Dies! People are sure getting a chuckle with the Butt Cracker Fairies. I couldn't resist making another card with them! Also, I am loving the Mouse "snack" dies so I created two cards to share. Please scroll down to see all three cards.

Project 1: Feeling FLUSH With Excitement This Christmas


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Butt Cracker Fairies Stamps and Outline Dies
  • Butt Cracker Fairies Paper Pack
  • Picture Frame Mini Album Die
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A2 Top-folding white card base
  • Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks & mouth: R20
  • Hair: E37, E35, E33
  • Red: R17, R14, R22, R12
  • Silver: N5, N3, N1
Notes/tips:
  • To cut out the card base, place the die slightly over the crease of the top folding white A2 card base. Run through die cut machine so the die doesn’t cut the top of the crease.
Project 2: May Your Day be Filled With Sweet Surprises!


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Mouse Sprinkle Donut Embellishment Dies
  • Love the Mouse Paper Pack
  • Hansel & Gretel (sentiment only)
  • Stitched Banner Dies
Supplies used:
  • A6 white card base
  • Distress Inks for coloring donuts: Vintage Photo, Picked Raspberry
  • Various Copic colors for sprinkles (green, blue, red, purple, pink)
  • Double-sided adhesive foam tape
Notes/tips:
  • Cut patterned papers as shown (exact measurements, not necessary), assemble, and adhere as shown.
  • Ink the donuts using the Distress Inks listed above.
  • Adhere the donuts using double-sided adhesive foam tape.
Project 3: Birthday Card


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Mouse Lollipop Embellishment Dies
  • Birthday Pin Up Girls - sentiment only
  • I Love Theme Parks Paper Pack
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
Supplies used:
  • A2 white card base
  • Black cardstock mat
  • Black, green, pink, white cardstock for lollipops
Notes/tips:
  • Cut all papers/pattern papers, assemble, and adhere as shown.
  • Die cut the Mouse Lollipop Embellishment Dies, assemble, and adhere as shown.
I hope you give these cards a try! The dies are fun and easy to put a quick card together.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day! 


Sunday, October 26, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Get inspired!

I'm really having fun with the Scrappy Boy Stamps' October release. I'm slowly building up my Christmas card stash so today I have two Christmas cards and one sports card to share. Please scroll down to see all three inspirational projects using 1) Christmas Carol, 2) Cute Kids I Love Sports, and 3) Butt Cracker Fairies. 

Project 1: The Spirit of Christmas Warms Every Heart


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Christmas Carol Stamps and Outline Dies
  • Christmas Carol Paper Pack
  • Stitched Oval Dies
  • Happy Birthday Pop Up Envelope Add on Christmas Dies
Supplies used:
  • White cardstock base 6-1/8" x 4-1/2"
  • Red cardstock  12" x 4-1/4"- scored at 3" and 6" (Fold accordion style)
  • White cardstock for inside card 2-3/4" x 4-1/4"
  • White, green, red cardstock scraps to die cut holly plant


Copic markers used:

Jacob Marley
  • Blue: B04, B02, B01, B000
Ghost of Christmas Present
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Cheeks: E93
  • Hair: E39, E37, E35, E33
  • Green: G29, G24, G14, G12
  • Red: R39, R24
  • Brown: E47, E44, E43
  • Orange: Y38, Y35, Y15
  • White: N3, N1, 0
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
  • Black: T9, T7, T5, T3, T2
  • Blue Gray: B000, T1, T0

Notes/Tips:
  • This is a Z-fold card. Glue the oval piece onto the left half of the front panel.
  • Assemble all pieces as shown.
Project 2: Hope Your Day Is A Slam Dunk


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Cute Kids I Love Sports Stamps and Dies
  • I Love Sports Paper Pack
  • Stitched Circle Dies
Supplies used:
  • White cardstock base 12" x 5" - scored at 3" and 9"
  • White cardstock 5-7/8" x 5" (inside panel)
  • Black cardstock
  • Watermark ink pad and white embossing powder
Copic markers used:
  • Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13
  • Hair: 100, C7, C5, C3
  • Yellow: V20, Y13, Y11, Y00
  • White: N3, N1, 0
  • Purple: V28, V25, V22
  • Orange: W5, E09, E08, YR16


Notes/tips:
  • Use the 4-3/4" stitched circle die to cut the ends of the card base so that they are rounded. Fold at the score marks to make a gate fold.
  • Using the white cardstock 5-7/8" x 5", stamp the sentiment then add this panel to the inside of the card.
  • Cut black cardstock circles using the 4-3/4" stitched circle die. Cut each circle so it fits in the front and back of each gate fold panel and adhere.
  • Use the 4-3/4" stitched circle die to cut a circle using the basketball patterned paper. Add glue to the left edge of the circle and adhere to the left panel.
  • Using one of the black round circle scraps, heat emboss the sentiment, then adhere to the bottom of the patterned paper as shown.
  • Adhere the colored stamp.
Project 3: It's Going To Be A Booty-ful Holiday Season


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Butt Cracker Fairies Stamps and Outline Dies
  • Butt Cracker Fairies Paper Pack
  • A2 Dome Shaker Card Die
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies

Supplies used:
  • A2 white card base
  • White and aqua cardstock
  • Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
  • Cheeks, mouth, lips: R20
  • Tongue: R22
  • Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
  • Heart: R29
  • Blue: B16, B04, B02, B00


Notes/tips:
  • Cut the patterned paper leaving a 1/8" border and adhere to the inside of the card.
  • Cut off the top half of the front panel of the card base.
  • Using the smaller stitched dome shaped die, cut out of white cardstock, stamp the sentiment, and adhere to the inside of the card. Add a strip of patterned paper to the bottom.
  • Using the larger stitched dome shaped die, cut out of aqua cardstock and adhere to the front of the card as shown.
  • Using the smaller stitched dome shaped die, cut out of patterned paper and adhere to the top of the aqua cardstock.
  • Adhere the colored stamp and sentiment using double-sided adhesive foam tape.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you give these fun cards a try! Have a crafty day! 



Sunday, October 19, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: More October Release Inspiration!

There is so much fun to be had with the October 2025 Scrappy Boy Stamps Release! Lots of stamps and dies to play with during this crafty season. Today I am sharing three of my favorite projects from this month's release. Please scroll down to see all three projects. 

Project 1: Christmas Isn't A Season, It's A Feeling


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Christmas Carol Stamps and Outline Dies
  • Christmas Carol Paper Pack


Supplies used:
  • White cardstock
  • Olive green cardstock
  • Double-sided adhesive foam tape

Copic markers used:

Belle
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Hair: E39, YR24, YR21
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Green: YG17
  • Red: R46
  • Purple: V17, V15, V12
Bob Cratchit
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
  • Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53
  • Cheeks: R20
  • Green: G29, G17, G14
  • Brown: E79, E77, E74, E71
  • Black: T7, T5, T3
Notes/Tips:
  • Cut one piece of white cardstock 6" x 6" to be used as the card base.
  • Cut two pieces of green cardstock in the following sizes: 1) 5.75" x 5.75" and 2) 3.25" x 6.5" and score at 5.75"
  • Tuck the 3/4" end under the 6" x 6" green so that the flap folds over. Adhere both green cardstock onto the white card base.
  • Using an entire 6" x 6" piece of patterned paper, cut from left to right into the following sizes: 
    • Left cut: 1-1/8" x 5"
    • Middle cut: 3-1/8" x 5"
    • Right cut: 1-1/8" x 5" 
  • Adhere cut patterned papers as shown.
  • Cut the white cardstock for the inside at 3-1/8" x 5-1/2". Stamp the sentiment then adhere to the inside of the card.
  • Adhere the colored stamps using double-sided adhesive foam tape.

Project 2: Volleyball - Eat. Sleep. Play. Repeat.


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Cute Kids I Love Sports Stamps and Outline Dies
  • I Love Sports Paper Pack
  • Stitched Circle Dies

Supplies used:
  • A2 white card base
  • Black and hot pink cardstock
  • Watermark ink pad and white embossing powder

Copic markers used:
  • Skin: E04, E11, E21,E00, E000
  • Cheeks and tongue: R20
  • Hair: C9, C7, C5, C3
  • Blue: B95, B93, B91
  • Pink: RV17, RV06, RV04, RV11
  • Volleyball
    • White: N3, N1, 0
    • Pink:RV06, RV04, RV11
Notes/Tips:
  • To make the corner fold on the card front, score the paper at an angle. I measured 2-1/2" on the right side and made a mark, then scored from the left corner to the mark. Fold the corner down and adhere with glue.
  • Stamp and emboss the sentiment.
  • Die cut the circles, assemble, and adhere as shown.
  • Adhere the colored stamps.
Project 3: Pizza Time


Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:
  • Mouse Pizza Builder Die
  • Love the Mouse Paper Pack
  • Marquee Sign (letters only)
  • Stitched Circles Die
Supplies used:
  • A2 white card base
  • Silver metallic cardstock (pizza pan)
  • White cardstock (pizza)
  • Distress Inks: Vintage Photo (pizza crust), Barn Door (pizza sauce), Scattered Straw (Cheese).
  • Red, green, brown, black cardstock (pizza toppings)
Notes/tips:
  • After assembling the pizza, cut out a slice of pizza and place it on the white paper plate. 
These project were so fun to make. I hope you give them a try. Have a creative day!