Scrappy Boy Stamps: The Greatest Show & Plant Lovers

It's been over 20 years since I've attended a circus, but I remember how fun it was to watch the trapeze artists. When I saw this beautiful Scrappy Boy Stamps trapeze artist stamp from The Greatest Show, I wanted to showcase her in a bright and glittery scene. For my second card, I created two bookmarks that can also be used as large tags using the Cute Girls Plant Lovers stamps. So fun to make and give away!

Please scroll down to see both cards.

Card 1: The Greatest Show

Scrappy Boy Products used:

• The Greatest Show stamp and outline die
• Sunburst Background Stencil
• Stitched Oval Dies (new for August!)
• Steampunk Fairies Paper Pack

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating outline dies. I used the following Copic marker colors:

Skin: E13, E11, E21,E00

Hair: RV17, RV14, RV13, RV11

Purple: V17, V15, V12, V000

Pink: RV17, RV14, RV13

For this A6 card, I first used lavender cardstock to mat the card. Then I layers the patterned paper from Steampunk Fairies Paper Pack on top. 

I cut out Bristol cardstock with the new Stitched Oval Die (this is a sneak peek for August release!). I first inked it with Distress Inks in Scattered Straw, Chipped Sapphire, and Aged Mahogany. I then used the Sunburst Background Stencil and inked it with White Pigment Ink from Stampin' Up. While the ink was still wet, I added pink glitter (Recollections Bubble Gum) and rubbed it in with my fingers. I used a brush and gently brushed off the excess glitter. To seal the glitter, I sprayed a thin layer of matte Krylon Clear Acrylic Coating. I adhered this to the card front.

Since the trapeze rope was a little short, I created an extension by drawing a black line and cutting it out to match the stamp. I adhered the image onto the sunburst using double-sided adhesive foam tape. I stamped the sentiments, matted them with the lavender cardstock and adhered them with the double-sided adhesive foam tape and the card was finished.

Card 2: Plant Lovers Bookmarks

Scrappy Boy products used:

• Plant Lovers stamps and outline dies
• I Love Plants Paper Pack
• I Love Plants Layered Stencil
• Bookmark and Topper Dies (new for August!)
• Stitched Circle Dies (new for August!)
• Stitched Rectangle Dies

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating outline dies. I used the following Copic marker colors:

Bookmark 1

Skin: E04, E11, E21,E00, E000

Cheeks: E93

Hair: E39, E37, E35, E31

Blue: B97,B95,B93, B91

Green: YG97, YG95, YG93

Yellow: YR27, Y38, Y17

Bookmark 2

Girl 1

Skin: E25, E23, E13, E11

Hair: C9, C7, C5, B12

Purse: B97, B95, B93, B91

Pants: N7, N5,N3

Red: R39, R46, R43

Plant pot: BG78, BG75, BG72

Leaves: G28, G09, G14, YG05

Girl 2

Skin: E25, E23, E13, E11

Cheeks: E95

Tongue: R22

Hair: BV29, BV25, BV13, BV23

Blue: B95, B93, B91

Orange: YR18, YR16, YR14

Hedge shears: N5, N3, N1

Tree:G28, G09, G14, YG03

Brown: E25, E23, E21

You are getting an early sneak peek on the new Bookmark & Topper Dies and the Stitched Circle Dies! Using dies to make these bookmarks are so easy peasy! I used a combination of plain cardstock and patterned papers. The bookmark on the left was created using the I Love Plants Layers Stencil and Distress Inks in Rusty Hinge, Lucky Clover, and Mowed Lawn.

I stamped the sentiments and used the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut them out. I punched a hole and tied it to the bookmark with twine. I added ribbon to the bookmark as well. These bookmarks can also be used as tags and they also make great gifts!

I hope you've gotten these new releases so you can have as much fun with them as I did!

Thank you for stopping by! Have a creative day!

Scrappy Boy Stamps: The Show Must Go On and I Dig Gardening!

I am having so much fun with Scrappy Boy Stamps' July 2023 new release! As I am creating my slimline card with The Greatest Show stamp set, I was watching the movie The Greatest Showman. It just makes crafting all more fun when you watch a movie that the products are inspired from. After finishing this card, I turned to HGTV to watch a gardening show while making this mini-slimline card using stamps from the Cute Girls Plant Lovers set. Inside this card is an early sneak peek of the Gift Card Holder Die that will be released in August!

Please scroll down to see both cards.

Card 1: The Show Must Go On! Slimline card

Scrappy Boy Products used:

• The Greatest Show stamps and outline dies
• The Greatest Show paper pack
• Circle dies from the Camera Memory Dex Die

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating outline dies. I used the following Copic marker colors:

Smallest Man

Skin: E25, E23, E13, E11

Cheeks: R20

Hair: N9, N5, N3

White: N4, N1, 0

Gold: YR27,Y38, Y17

Blue: B39, B37, B34,B32

Black: C9,C5,C1

Red: R39, R35, R32

Silver: N7,N3,N1

Ringmaster

Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13, E21

Cheeks: R20

Hair: E39, E37, E35, E31

White: N3, N1, 0

Gold: YR27, Y38, Y17

Red: R39, R37, R35, R32

Black: N9,N7, N5,N3

Tallest Man

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00,E000

Cheeks: R20

Hair: E57, E55

Pants: E59, E57, E55, E31

Vest: E49, E47, E44, E43

White: N3, N1, 0

Buttons and shoes: C5, C3

Hat: C7, C5, C3; R59, R56,RV34, RV32

The slimline card front measures 8.5"W x 3.5"H. I cut blue cardstock 1/8" smaller on all sides for first layer. The star patterned paper is 8.25"W x 3" H and the striped piece is 8.25"W x .5"H. I cut out the silver glittle circles using the two circle dies from the Camera Memory Dex Die. I adhered the background pieces as shown. 

I adhered the colored stamps to the card front using double-sided adhesive foam tape. To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment, matted it with blue cardstock, and adhered it to the card.

Card 2: I Dig Gardening! Mini-slimline Card

Scrappy Boy Products used:

• Cute Girls Plant Lovers stamps & outline dies
• I Love Plants Paper Pack
• Stitched Rectangle Die (for sentiment)
• Gift Card Insert Die (new for August!)
• Clouds Edger Die (new for August!)

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating outline dies. I used the following Copic marker colors:

Cute Girl

Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00

Hair: E29, E25, E23

Green: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91

Red: R89, R85, R83, R81

Dirt: E27, E25, E23, E21

Flower

Leaves: G28, G09, G14, YG05

Yellow: YR24, Y35, Y18

Red: R39, R46, R43

Potted Plant

Leaves: G28, G09, G14, YG05

Dirt: E39, E37, E35

Pot: R39, R46, R43

To create this mini-slimline card, I first scored and folded one of the patterned papers from the I Love Plants paper pack. I added white cardstock to the inside of the card for writing a message. I added the new gift card holder inside the card.

For the outside of the card, I created a belly band and used the other part of the Gift Card Holder Die to create the scene. I used the new Clouds Edger Die and created clouds. I inked the clouds and the background with Distress Inks in Salvaged Patina and Vintage Photo. I adhered the colored images onto this panel. 

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment, cut it out with one of the Stitched Rectangle Dies and adhered it to the card along with the potted plant.

Thank you for visiting today. Have a wonderful and creative day!

Scrappy Boy Stamps: July 2023 Sneak Peeks!

It's time for Scrappy Boy Stamps' July 2023 sneak peeks! This month's two stamp sets are so fun and amazing! The first card is from the set called The Greatest Show, inspired by everyone's favorite circus story, and the second card is from Cute Girls Plant Lovers, perfect for all the green thumbs in your life! Please scroll down to see both cards.

This month's new release will be available on Friday, July 21, 2023 in the Scrappy Boy Stamps webstore. 

Card 1:  You are the Greatest! Be You! 

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• The Greatest Show stamps & outline dies
• The Greatest Show paper pack
• Sunburst Background Stencil
• Burlesque Stage Stencil (curtains)

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating outline dies. I used the following Copic marker colors:

Bearded Lady

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00

Cheeks: R20

Lips: R29

Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53

Green: G07, G03

Blue: B39, B37, B34, B32

Ringmaster

Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13, E21

Cheeks: R20

Hair: E39, E37, E35, E31

White: N3, N1, 0

Gold: YR27, Y38, Y17

Red: R39, R37, R35, R32

Black: N9,N7, N5,N3

Wolf Boy

Skin: E15, E13, E11, E21

Hair: E49, E47, E44, E43

Black: N9, N7, N5, N3

For this A2 card, I first used the Sunburst Background Stencil and inked Bristol paper using Distress Inks in Chipped Sapphire and Black Soot. I think flicked some white matte acrylic paint on top.

I cut out a strip of black cardstock for the stage floor.

I then used the Burlesque Stage Stencil and traced the curtains onto The Greatest Show patterned paper. I then hand cut them out. I assembled and adhered the stage as shown.

I adhered the Bearded Lady and the Wolf Boy flat on the card and used double-sided adhesive foam tape for the Ringmaster. I stamped the sentiment and adhered it to the card with double-sided adhesive foam tape.

Card 2: So, here's the Dirt...

Scrappy Boy Stamps products used:

• Cute Girls Plant Lovers stamps & outline dies
• Cute Girls I Love Plants paper pack
• Torn Stitched Tag Die (Early sneak peek! This is new and will be released in August!!)

I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinating outline dies. I used the following Copic marker colors:

Skin: E04, E13, E11, E21,E00

Cheeks: E93

Tongue:E20

Hair: YR27, YR23,Y26, Y23

Apron: BG78, BG75, BG72

Red: R39, R46, R43

Green: G28, G09, G14, YR03

Plant with pink: G14, YR03, RV21

Brown: E37, E35, E31

White: N3, N1, 0

For this A2 card, I first cut the Torn Stitched Tag using Bristol cardstock. I ink smooshed it with Distress Inks in Iced Spruce and Salvaged Patina. This new amazing die will be released in August. 

I stamped the partial sentiment on the tag, then adhered the colored images onto the card. I adhered teal colored cardstock as the first layer of my card, the adhered patterned paper from the I Love Plants paper pack. I adhered the tag onto the card using double-sided adhesive foam tape. I added a few enamel dots and ribbon to the tag.

I added an additional white cardstock panel to the inside of the card to add some additional weight. I then stamped the "You are Amazing" sentiment to this panel. To finish the card, I cut out some hearts using scraps that were left over after cutting out the tag.

Thank you for visiting today! The design team will be sharing some awesome projects this month!

Have a wonderful and creative day!

Stamp Anniething: Life without you wouldn't be "ferret" all

Today is my design team day at Stamp Anniething where I use an older stamp to create a project. I made two cards using stamps, dies, and papers from the Love Me Love My Pets Grab & Go Box. I have had this Grab & Go Box for several years and have made plenty of cards and I still have stamps I've never used and plenty of patterned papers and cardstock left. I used a lot of my scraps too! I'm so happy to be able to play with this amazing set!

Last week I was inspired by our Stamp Anniething guest designer, Ebony, who had a Facebook live tutorial. She used her Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and Tri-blends to color her stamped image. I started out using the Spectrum Noir line (original markers, Illustrators, and Tri-blends) and then transitioned to Copic markers when a friend of mine gave me her 200+ markers. I used both sets for awhile, but did not find it feasible to buy refill inks for both sets of markers and decided I would stick with the Copics. 

Through Ebony's FB Live, I found out that there is a big community that still use Spectrum Noirs, especially the Tri-blends. So I decided to break those out and color one card using the Spectrum Noirs and another card using the Copics. Listed below are the colors I used for both cards.

Card 1: Spectrum Noir

Skin: Tri-blend Coral (CR6 only), Tri-blend Fair Skin

Cheeks: Tri-blend Coral (CR3 only)

Tongue: Tri-blend Coral (CR6, CR3)

Hair: Tri-blend Gold Brown (GB5, GB3, GB1)

Pants: Tri-blend True Blue (TB4, TB3, TB2)

Shirt: Tri-blend Dark Red (DR4, DR3, DR1)

Shoes: Illustrators IG9, BG4, IG2

Ferret: Illustrators IG9, BG4, IG2

Card 2: Copic

Skin: E04, E11, E21,E00, E000

Cheeks: R20

Tongue: R22, R20

Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53

Pants: B97, B95, B93, B91

Shirt: E37,E35, E32

Shoes: N7, N4, N1

Ferret: N7, N4,N1

I used a lot of the scraps of patterned papers and sold cardstock to make these A2 cards. Since the papers are from the same paper pack, they all coordinated and made this a very easy card to put together. 

This Love Me Love My Pets Grab and Go Box is still available at the Stamp Anniething webstore. Grab one today!

Thank you for visiting and have a creative day! 

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Christmas in July!

Scrappy Boy Stamps is celebrating Christmas in July! Great time to get a head start on your holiday cards. Today's card is using stamps from the "Nice List" and papers from "Merry and Bright" paper pack. I used two of the Stitched Rectangle Dies to create the frame for this card.

Scrappy Boy Stamps is having a Christmas in July Sale! All holiday items are 25% off through July 11 (see flyer below for details). Great time to stock up! 

I stamped the images and colored them with Copic markers.

Copic marker used:

Mrs. Claus

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: E93

Hair: N3,N1, C00

White: T3, T2, T0, 0

Red: R29, R24, R22

Gray: N5, N3, N1

Glasses: B00

Gingerbread man

Brown: E37, E35, E33, E31

Red: R35

White: N1, 0

Rudolph

Light Brown: E57, E55, E53, E51

Dark Brown: E47, E44, E42

Red: R37, R35, R32

Pink: E93

White: N3, N1, 0

Santa Claus

Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: R20

Glasses: B00

Hair: N3, N1, C00

White: N5,N3, N1,0

Shoes/gloves: T7, T5, T3

Red: R39, R29, R24, R22

I used a hill die from Gina Marie Designs to create the snow hills. I placed a piece of patterned paper from the Mary and Bright Paper Pack behind the hills. Then I adhered the frame over the top. I adhered all the colored images onto the card front.

I printed the sentiment then cut it out with one of the Stitched Rectangle Dies.

It's fun creating Christmas cards in July. It makes me feel that I am ahead of the game this year in making cards!

Thank you for stopping by and have a creative day!

Stamp Anniething Sneak Peek Day 3: Stephanie - Let's Cash Up Soon!

Welcome to the final day of Stamp Anniething's sneak peeks! Today's card features the beautiful Stephanie-Let's Cash Up Soon and the Howdy Word Die. The new release is now available in the Stamp Anniething webstore.  

Other Stamp Anniething products used:

• Clouds Stencil
• Grass Stencil
• Shaker Basics Set #1
• John-Miss You Pig Time stamp set (Fence stamp only)
• Awakening Glitter Paper Pack
• Farm Life Paper Pack

I colored all the stamps with Copic markers in the following colors:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: R20

Tongue: R22, R20

Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53

Pink: R85, R83, R81, RV000

Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91

Light Brown: E55, E53, E51

Dark Brown: E47, E44, E43, E42

Green: YG97, YG63, YG61

This A@ card is simple to make. I first cut out a circle using Shaker Basics Set #1 circle die, then used the cloud and grass stencils to create the background. I used Distress Oxide in Spun Sugar and Mowed Lawn. I then stamped the fence stamp from the set John-Miss You Pig Time and colored it with water-based markers from American Crafts. I cut off a small portion of the circle and adhered it to patterned paper from the Farm Life Paper Pack.

I then adhered the Stephanie image onto the circle using double sided foam tape. I adhered the money bags and money stacks onto the circle as well.

I cut the Howdy Word Die's sheriff badge using silver glitter cardstock from the Awakening Glitter Pack and the letters from papers from Farm Life Paper Pack.

I stamped the sentiment on black cardstock and used white embossing powder. Everything is adhered to the card front using a combination of liquid glue and double sided foam tape.

What a fabulous western release! I hope you love this release as much as I do!! 

Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!! 

Stamp Anniething Sneak Peek Day 2: Sylvia - Kick Up Your Heels

Welcome to Day 2 of Stamp Anniething's July 2023 sneak peeks! Today's card features the beautiful Sylvia - Kick Up Your Heels and the Western Stencil. I created a saloon door scene where the door actually opens and closes! This month's Western set is full of fun and great for many occasions. A must have set for your collection.

Other Stamp Anniething products used:

• Coffee Bar Die (for the saloon doors)
• Brick Stencil
• Banner Dies

I colored all the stamps with Copic markers in the following colors:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: R20

Tongue: R22, r20

Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14

Turquoise: BG49, BG45, BG23, BG10

Gray: N4, N3,N1,C00

Brown: E47, E44, E43

I created the saloon doors using chipboard and the Coffee Bar Die. The die cuts are rectangular and I just hand cut them in the shape of a saloon door. I scored the sides so the doors can swing open. I then swiped them with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo to give it some color.

I used the Brick Stencil and Distress Inks in Vintage Photo on Kraft paper to create the back panel.

I created a mat using Distress Ink in Pumice Stone and Walnut stain for inside the saloon then adhered it to the brick mat. I adhered the Sylvia image onto this panel.

I adhered this front panel onto a top folding A2 white card base. I stamped the sentiment and cut it out with a banner die. Using the same die, I cut out a black mat for the sentiment.

I used the Western Stencil to create some die cuts for my card. I traced the stencils with Copic friendly inks then colored them with Copic markers. 

Such a fun card to make! I am so loving this new release! 

Thank you for visiting today. Please come back for Day 3 of Stamp Anniething's sneak peeks! 

Stamp Anniething Sneak Peek Day 1: Nick - You Lasso'd My Heart

Welcome to Day 1 of Stamp Anniething's July 2023 sneak peeks! Today's card features the handsome Nick - You Lasso'd My Heart stamp, Reward/Wanted Poster Die, and the Western Stencil. A fun and cute set to create all kinds of cards, scrapbook pages, and more!

I colored all the stamps with Copic markers in the following colors:

Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13, E11

Cheeks: R20

Tongue: R24, R20

Hair: 100, C7, C5, C3

Dark Brown: E49, E47,E44,E43, E41

Gray: N7, N5, N3,N1

Red: R37, R35, R32

Light Brown: E37,E33, E31

I used Distress Inks in Pumice Stone, Walnut Stain, and Black Soot to create the stenciled background. I also used these inks to ink the edges of the Reward/Wanted die cuts. 

I used a black A2 card base for this card. I added white card stock inside and stamped the sentiment. 

So fun to color this stamp and to play with the stencil and dies! I know I'll be make a few more of these cards!

Thank you for stopping by. Please come back tomorrow for Day 2 of sneak peeks!

Scrappy Boys Stamps: More Heroes & Cute Girls Camping!

I have two more projects to share from the awesome June 2023 Scrappy Boy Stamps release. Please check out my previous two blog posts for all the projects I've created using this release.

I have two cards to share with you today. One card using multiple stamps from Heroes of the Universe and Champions stamp sets and the other card using Cute Girls Camping. Listed below are the projects, Copic colors used, and supplies used.

Project 1: You Are My Hero! 

Scrappy Boy Products used:

• Heroes of the Universe stamps & outline dies
• Champions stamps & outline dies
• Champions Comic Builder Stencil
• Champions Paper Pack

Other products used:

• Distress Oxides in Dusty Concord, Lucky Clover, Candied Apple, Mermaid Lagoon, and Squeezed Lemonade
• A2 white card base
• Black cardstock mat

Copic Markers used:

Hero 1

• Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13
• Blue: B28, B26, B24, B21
• Red: R39, R29, R24, R22
• White: N3, N1,0
• Silver/Gray: N3
• Brown: E15, E13, E11

Hero 2

• Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13
• Cheeks and Lips: RV34, RV32
• Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
• Pink: r89, rv34, rv32
• Red: R39, R29, R24, R22
• Gray: N1

Hero 3

• Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00
• Cheeks: R20
• Hair: E39, YR24, YR23, YR20
• Yellow: YR24, YR23, YR20
• Blue: B16, B14, B12, B000
• Brown (clothes & shoes): E79, E74, E71
• Silver: C7, C5, C3
• Red: R37, R35, R32, R30
• Tan: E37, E35, E34

Project 2: Life is Better by the Campfire!

Scrappy Boy Products used:

• Cute Girls Camping stamp & outline die
• Cute Girls Pre-colored die cuts (trailer and girl)
• I Love Camping Paper Pack

Other products used:

• A6 white card base
• Kraft cardstock for mat
• Bristol cardstock for ground
• Distress Inks in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain

Copic Marker used:

Bear

• Fur: E57, E55, E53, E51,E40

Cute Girl

• Skin: E17, E13, E11, E21, E00
• Cheeks & Tongue: R20
• Hair: E77, E49, E55, E53
• Blue Green: BG18, BG13, BG11
• Gray: N7, N5, N3
• Brown: E47, E44, E43, E41
• White: N3, N1, 0
• Orange/yellow flames: YR1, YR15, Y04

Thank you for visiting today. I hope you give these cards a try! Have a creative day.