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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: September 2025 Release Inspiration

I'm back to share three more projects using the amazing Scrappy Boy Stamps September 2025 new release. I have three projects to share using: 1) New Yorkers, 2) Cute Kids Military and Dog Tags & Word Dies, and 3) Spooky Web Mouse Ears Die.

For this release, I did not make a project with The Opera stamp set due to time constraints. To see inspiration using The Opera stamps, please join the Scrappy Boy Stamps Inspiration Group and check out the design team's creations.

Please scroll down to see all three projects.

Project 1: No Soup For You. But Here's A Card

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

New Yorkers Stamps and Dies
New Yorkers Paper Pack
New Yorkers City Scape Die
Stitched Oval Dies

Supplies used:

6x6 white card base
Black cardstock mat/panel
Black cardstock for dies
Transparent vellum

Copic markers used:

Man

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheek: E93
Hair: E49, E44, E43
Yellow: YR27, YR24, YR23, YR20
Jacket & shoes: E57, E55, E53
Pants: E29, E27, E25, E21

Woman

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20
Lips: R27
Hair: E29, E27, E23, E21
Orange: R08, R05, YR02, R02
Blue: B16, B14, B12

Notes/Tips:

Die cut the New Yorkers City Scape using black cardstock and assemble then adhere as shown.
Adhere the remaining pieces as shown.

Project 2: Brave Hero

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

I Love Military Paper Pack
A2 Military Dog Tags and Words Dies
Hiking Boot Mini Album Die

Supplies used:

6x6 white card base
Black cardstock mat/panel
Silver, blue, red glitter cardstock for dog tag dies
Black cardstock for boot die
Ribbon for laces

Notes/tips:

Die cut all pieces, assemble, and adhere as shown.

Project 3: Boo!

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

Spooky Web Mouse Ears Add on Die
Mouse Ears Mini Album Die
I Love Halloween Paper Pack
Alphabet Dies

Supplies used:

6x6 white card base
Orange cardstock mat/panel
White cardstock to cut out 5 layers of Spooky Web Mouse Ears Add on Die
Black and orange cardstock
Clear acetate for shaker
Shaker filler, such as tiny beads and sequins
Red rhinestone for spider

Notes/tips:

I cut 5 layers of the Spooky Web Mouse Ears Add on and glued them together. I filled each opening with tiny beads and sequins. If you have larger shaker bits, you may need to cut a few more layers.
If you don't have a red rhinestone for the spider, punch out a small circle using red glitter cardstock.

I hope you give these projects a try. They easy and fun to do!

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Stamp Anniething: Thanks for Bustin' in to Save the Day!

I'm sharing a slimy fun card with stamps and dies from the September new release from Stamp Anniething, called Hey Buster! Inspired by one of my favorite ghost-catching movies of the 1980s, this slimline card uses the Hey Buster stamps, the coordinating outline dies, and the ECTO-1 Builder Die.

Stamp Anniething products used:

Hey Buster stamps and outline dies
ECTO-1 Builder Die
Party Time Stencil (retired)

Supplies used:

White slimline card base
Bristol cardstock for ink smooshing
Distress inks in Crushed Olive, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Black Soot, Walnut Stain
White, red, blue, green, blue, blue cardstock for ECTO-1 Builder Die

Copic markers used:

Ghost 1

White: T5, T3, T1, 0
Red: R37, R35, R32

Ghost 2

White: N1, 0
Mouth: R56, RV34, R83. R81
Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

Man

Skin: E15, E13, E21, E11, E00
Cheeks: E93
Hair: E49, E47, E44, E43
Light gray: C5, C3, C1
Dark gray: C7, C5, C3
Red: R24
Blue: B000

Notes/Tips:

Ink smoosh the Bristol cardstock using Distress Inks in Crushed Olive, Twisted Citron, and Black Soot.
Use the Party Time Stencil and Distress Ink in Mowed Lawn to create the green slime background.
Using a white cardstock strip, swipe with Distress Ink in Walnut Stain to create the road.

This is a really cute and fun card to assemble. I hope you give it a try! Thank you for visiting. Have a creative day!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: September 2025 Sneak Peeks!

Welcome to the Scrappy Boy Stamps September 2025 Sneak Peeks! We have some amazing new stamps and dies to add to your collection. I have three projects to share today and more to share throughout the next few weeks. First, I'll list the entire new release of products and then I'll share my projects. Make sure you scroll down to see all three projects.

All products for the September 2025 release will be available on Friday, September 19, 2025. Make sure you join the Scrappy Boy Stamps Inspiration Group on Facebook to see the Design Team's amazing projects.

Scrappy Boy Stamps new release:

New Yorkers 6x8 Stamp & Dies
Apartment 6x6 Background Stamp
New Yorkers 6x6 & 4x9 paper packs
New Yorkers Colored Die Cut Pieces
New York City Scape Die

Cute Kids Military 6x8 Stamp & die
I Love The Military 6x6 Paper Pack
Cute Kids Military Colored Die Cut Pieces
A2 Military Dog Tags & Words Die Set

Musicals: NEW THEME!

The Opera 6x8 Stamp & Dies
The Opera 6x6 paper pack
The Opera colored die cut pieces
Comedy & Tragedy Mask Mini Album/Card Die

New Dies:

Mouse Stationery Set
Ghost Mouse
Spooky Web Mouse Ears Add On
Mouse Dress Up
Mouse Headbands Embellishment Dies
Mouse Car
Oh Boy Mouse Gift Card Holder

Project 1: It's Your Birthday. Let's Celebrate With Little Kicks

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

New Yorkers Stamps and Outline Dies
Apartment Background Stamp

Supplies used:

White 6x6 card base
Black cardstock mat/panel

Copic markers used:

Woman

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20
Lips: R27
Hair: E29, E27, E23, E21
Red: R39, R37, R35, R32
Gray: C7, C5, C3
White: C3, C1, 0

Man

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Hair: E49, E47, E44, E42
Jeans: B97, B95, B93, B91
Vest: B37, B34, B32
Shirt & Shoes: C9, C7, C5, C3
Belt, striping (red): R27

Apartment Background

Yellow: Y17, Y15, Y11
Dark Brown: E47, E44, E43, E42
Purple: V25, V22, V20
Aqua Blue: B06, B04, B02, B01
Tan (fridge): E33, E31, E30
Silver/Gray: T7, T5, T3, T1
Red: R46, R35, R32
Light Brown: E15, E13, E11
Dark Blue: B37, B34, B32
Brown (floor): E15, E13, E11

Notes/Tips:

Color stamps and background stamp and assemble as shown.

Project 2: Thank You for Your Service

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

Cute Kids Military Stamps and Outline Dies
I Love the Military Paper Pack
Hoodie Shaped Card Die

Supplies used:

Kraft cardstock card base
Green cardstock
Twine

Copic markers used:

Woman

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20
Hair: E49, E37, E33
Green: BG99, BG96, BG93
Brown: E27, E25, E23

Man 1

Skin: E13, E11,E21, E00
Cheeks: E93
Hair: E37, E35, E34
Green: BG99, BG96, BG93
Brown: E57, E55, E53, E51
Black: N7,N5, N1

Man 2

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Hair: YR24, YR21
Dark Green: BG99, BG96, BG93
Light Green: YG97, YG95, YG93
Brown: E47, E44, E43
Black: T7, T5, T3

Notes/Tips:

Put the top edge of the die over the crease of the folded 6.5"W x 5.5"H inch paper so that it doesn't cut to create a top folding card base. Die cut the remaining pieces and assemble as shown.

Project 3: Spooky

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

Ghost Mouse Dies
Bookmark & Toppers Dies
Tombstone Die (spider web and Spooky sentiment)

Supplies used:

White, Black and orange cardstock
White Bristol cardstock
Distress Inks in Black Soot, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade
Black and orange 1/4" satin ribbon

Notes/Tips:

Die cut the back of the bookmark using black cardstock. Die cut the topper using the orange cardstock. Die cut the bookmark front using the white Bristol cardstock. Ink smoosh with the Distress Inks stated above. Let it dry completely.
Die cut two spider webs. Cut one in half and adhere to the book mark as shown.
Die cut the ghosts and sentiment and adhere to the bookmark as shown.
Tie on the ribbon. I stapled the ribbon to the topper to secure it.

Thank you for stopping by! I will have lots more to share in the next few weeks. Have a creative day!

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Have a Beary Christmas

It's a great time to start making some Christmas cards. I used Scrappy Boy Stamps' Craft Wagon Die and the coordinating Craft Wagon Add On Dies to create this adorable bear Christmas card. It's fun to make Christmas cards from dies that are not specifically made just for Christmas. This way, I can change the patterned papers and colors for any holiday or occasion.

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

Craft Wagon Dies
Craft Wagon Add On Dies
Santa's Workshop Stamps (sentiment only)
Merry and Bright Paper Pack
Santa's Workshop Paper Pack
A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies

Supplies used:

A6 white card base
Transparent vellum
Silver metallic cardstock
Red, green, brown, black, tan, white cardstock

Notes/Tips:

Be creative and use whatever holiday patterned papers you have.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative day!

Friday, September 12, 2025

Stamp Anniething: September New Release is Here!

I'm having ghost busting fun with the September new release from Stamp Anniething, called Hey Buster! This release was inspired by one of my favorite ghost-catching movies of the 1980s. This release consists of the Hey Buster stamps and outline dies, the Ghastly Ghosts Stencil, and the ECTO-1 Builder Die. Please scroll down to see TWO projects to inspire you to create some cards!

Project 1: Totally ECTO-static to See You!

Stamp Anniething products used:

Hey Buster stamps and outline dies
Ghastly Ghosts Stencil
ECTO-1 Builder Die

Supplies used:

6x6 white card base
Black cardstock for mat/panel & stenciling
Gray cardstock for mat/panel
White, red, green, blue, brown cardstock for ECTO-1 Builder Die
Versa Mark watermark stamp pad for stencil
Glow in the dark embossing powder by Brutus Monroe for stencil
White gel pen

Copic markers used:

Skin: E04 E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Hair: E49, E47, E44, E43
Light gray: C5, C3, C1
Dark gray: C7, C5, C3
Red: R24

Notes/Tips:

I created the ghost background using glow in the dark embossing powder. If you don't have this, use white embossing powder.
Create the road just by cutting a curvy shape from black cardstock about 1-1/4" tall then use a white gel pen to create the dashed lines.

I hope you give this card a try! I love working with stencils.

Project 2: Caution: Sweet but Destructive

Stamp Anniething products used:

Hey Buster stamps and outline dies
ECTO-1 Builder Die
Clouds Stencil (retired)

Supplies used:

6x6 white card base
White cardstock for stenciling clouds
Black cardstock strip for ground
Gray, olive, tan cardstock for buildings
Distress Ink in Black Soot for clouds

Copic markers used:

Blue: B26, B24, B21
Red: R37, R24, R22
White (Shadows): B00, B000, B0000

Notes/tips:

Cut 3 sets of the building die from the ECTO-1 Builder Die set using 3 different color cardstock. Cut the die cuts in half and place them as shown.
Place the marshmallow man in the center of the card as shown.

This is an easy and fun card to make. I hope you give this one a try too! Thank you for stopping by! Have a creative day!

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Scrappy Boy Stamps: It's Showtime!

I have a couple more cards featuring the amazing August 2025 release from Scrappy Boy Stamps. It was a pretty big and fun release and I couldn't stop making more cards. I used the Trickster Ghost stamps and papers for the first card and the Craft Wagon and Craft Wagon Add On Dies for the second card. Please scroll down to see both cards.

Project 1: It's Showtime!

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

Trickster Ghost stamps and outline dies
Trickster Ghost paper pack
Treasure Map Dies

Supplies used:

White cardstock base: 8.5'W x 5.5"H; Scored at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8" Folded to create a gate fold.
Black cardstock mat/panel.

Copic markers used:

Girl

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00
Cheeks: R20
Lips: R27
Hair: C9, C7, C5, C3
Black outfit & hat: T9, T7, T5, T3
Gray camera: N5, N3, N1

Ghosts

White: T3, T0
Black: T9, T7, T5

Notes/Tips:

Cut out the front panel using the Treasure Map Die. Only put glue on the left side to adhere to left flap.
Stamp the sentiment in the center of the inside panel.

Project 2: Welcome Baby

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

Craft Wagon Die
Craft Wagon Add on Dies
I Love Them Parks paper pack
I Love Birthdays paper pack
Alphabet Dies

Supplies used:

A2 white card base
Lavender cardstock mat/panel
Yellow, black, lavender, mint, pink, blue, violet cardstock

Notes/tips:

Don't glue the top part of the wagon, so you can slip the bears inside.

Both projects are fun and easy to make. I hope you give them a try. Thank you for stopping by. Have a creative week!

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