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  Amy Tsuruta hosts a monthly Anything Goes blog challenge.  The only requirement is that we use woodblock stamps.  I hope you will check out Woodblock Wednesday and join the fun this month! I was the lucky random winner for September and was asked to Guest Design this month.  Of course, I accepted!  While browsing my rather large collection of woodblock stamps I came across this group of ocean themed images from A Muse Artstamps.  The stamps are not dated, but I know they are at least from early 1990s. I figured the Story Tile Template die from Art Impressions would be a perfect way to display all of the images.  The images were colored with Copic markers and adhered with dimension tape.  A few clear drops from Studio Katia were added for extra dimension. I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes 776 - 777 Polkadoodles Challenge:  #10 W...

  Christmas has arrived at Pajama Crafter Stamps with this festive hanging squirrel.  He is peeking in the window to wish you happy holidays! The Process The shaker design features the adorable Squirrelly Christmas set and Christmas Peeks.  The sweet squirrel image was colored with Copic markers fussy cut then layered with paper from my stash.  I created the shaker by recycling clear plastic packaging and layering it between the window dies. The Finishing Touches I cut the "bough" away from an image in the Christmas Peeks stamp set.  It will easily reassemble to use with the fox for future projects.  A great way to extend your stamping products!  The card was finished with glitter glue, gems and coordinating sentiments from the Squirrelly Christmas stamp set. Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Squirrelly Christmas Christmas Peeks Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers Window Die Sequins Plastic Packaging Glitter Glue Detailed Scissors (for fussy cut...

  I couldn't resist playing along with the glittery challenge at Art Impressions this week!  This sweet caroling trio and sentiment are from Art Impressions Christmas Wonder set (4936). The image was stamped and embossed with clear powder then colored with Copic markers.  All papers are Recollections and the design is the October BYSHC sketch challenge FB Group . I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge - #439 Glitter All the Way PIP Challenge:  #2643 Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes Gem of a Craft Challenge: #10 Anything Goes

  Today I'm sharing another fun superhero card featuring Capes & Courage from Pajama Crafter Stamps.  This set is great for so many different occasions... birthday, encouragement or even congratulations to the hero in your life! The Process This colorful superhero design features two of the images from the Capes & Courage Stamp Set.  The sweet, costumed kids were colored with Copic markers and die cut then layered with paper from my stash.  The primary color design reminded me of Marvel comics.  The Finishing Touches Continuing with the superhero theme glittery stars and die cuts were adhered randomly.  A thin border of embossed stars is peeking on the edge as well.  Lastly, c oordinating sentiments from the Capes & Courage stamp set complete the card. Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Capes & Courage Stamp Set Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers Star Stickers Embossing folder Nesting Dies Glitter Glue If today's project inspires...

  The Pajama Crafter Stamps Snow Much Crafting! Inspiration Hop is officially live! Join the PCS Design Team for a fun-filled winter celebration featuring snowy scenes, cozy creations, holiday cheer, winter favorites, and lots of crafty inspiration! Start the hop here:  Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Sweater Weather Woofs Timeless Christmas Paper Pack   Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers Glitter Glue Detail Scissors (for fussy cutting) Cloud Dies Snowflake Dies If today's project inspires you, I would love for you to visit Pajama Crafter Stamps using my affiliate link.   🛒 Shop here Shopping through my affiliate link never costs you anything extra, but it helps to support the tutorials and inspiration that I love sharing!   We would love to see your project that has been inspired by today's techniques.  Be sure to tag @PajamaCrafterStamps and @Olheiserc so we can admire your beautiful creations. I would like to share m...

  I'm so excited to have been invited to Guest Design for the current challenge at Allsorts .  I have created an easel card for the "More than one Fold" challenge theme.  My card features an adorable Anita Jeram image from Colorado Craft Company. I created an A2 easel card which is so fun and easy to mail.  The front panel folds up to a standing position and is held in place by the coordinating sentiment "If my Dog has taught me anything, it's that the more naps, the better."  So true! The image was colored with alcohol markers and layered onto torn mulberry paper.  The plaid designer paper is Co'ordinations. I'm sharing my card with the following: Allsorts Challenge:  #860 More Than One Fold Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Use Pattern Paper Word Art Wednesday: #772-773 Anything Goes Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends:  #287 Anything Goes

  Get ready for a week filled with some of the most-loved products from Pajama Crafter Stamps! For Fall for Our Favorites Week, we’re focusing on projects featuring PCS best sellers and customer-favorite products. Be sure to check out all the inspiration from the Pajama Crafter Stamps Design Team for all of the product favorites and creative ideas! The Process This colorful superhero design features an image from the Capes & Courage Stamp Set.  He was colored with Copic markers and layered with a fun die cut and paper from my stash.  A starry embossed panel highlights the superhero cape. The Finishing Touches Continuing with the superhero theme glittery stars and die cuts were adhered randomly.   A coordinating sentiment from the Capes & Courage stamp set complete the card. Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Capes & Courage Stamp Set Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers Star Stickers Embossing folder Nesting Dies Glitter Glue If today's project ...

  Good morning!  I hope everyone is having a crafty week so far. I'm sharing a fun beach scene featuring an older woodblock stamp from Art Impressions .  I love this series of cute penguins that Bonnie released.  The stamp is dated 2006, but her fabulous images are timeless! I began by stamping the penguin couple then masking to stamp the sunset (1997 Coronado Island Stamping) woodblock stamp.  The scene was ink blended with various distress inks.  The lounging couple was colored with Tombow markers.  The scene was die cut using Unity Stamp Company Postage Stamp Nesting Dies. I hope this card brings a smile to the recipient!  After all, isn't that what our crafty hobby is all about?! I would like to share my project with the following: Art Impressions Challenge - #437 Spread Kindness Woodblock Wednesday Challenge:  September Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge: #772 - #773 Anyth...

       Get ready for an early dose of spooky season! From September 20–30, we're celebrating the Eek! Spooky Countdown with a full week of Halloween-inspired creativity using Pajama Crafter Stamps.  Be sure to check out all the inspiration from the Pajama Crafter Stamps Design Team for cute, spooky and creative ideas! This outer space design features an image from the Capes & Courage Stamp Set.  She was colored with Copic markers and paired with various image from Pajama Crafter Stamps I Come In Piece stamp set. Ink Blending Galaxy Background I began by creating the blended galaxy background with green and violet distress inks.  The colors were randomly blended onto my 4.25 x 5.50 card base. A deeper violet distress ink was blended from the edges of the base panel toward the center, followed by black soot distress oxide ink blended from the outer edges of the card base panel inward. Lastly, white acrylic paint thinned with a bit of water was sp...

  I'm sharing a clean and simple design featuring Power Poppy Stamps Wildflower Mini Digital Stamp set .  The digital image was colored with Copic Markers. The base panel was created with a floral stencil from Hero Arts and TCW Marigold Stencil Butter.  I recently tried stenciling on designer paper and really like the result.  A sentiment from My Favorite Things Greetings Galore set finishes the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Clean and Simple Time Out Challenge:  #322 Seasonal Colors Beautiful Blossoms: #45 Photo Inspiration Allsorts Challenge:  #858  Sympathy/Thinking of You/Get Well

  Welcome!  I'm so glad you took the time to stop by today.  I would love to share this sweet peeking bunny with you from the Pajama Crafter Stamps Christmas Peeks set. Watercolor with Water-Based Markers To begin, the peeking bunny was stamped onto X-Press It card stock.  For this card my go-to water-based marker is Tombow, but you can use any brand you have on hand.  I've used Tombow 856 and N00 blender to watercolor the poinsettia.  The scene was finished with various alcohol markers.  Lightly applied glitter glue adds subtle dimension. CREATIVE TIP :  An acrylic block works great as a "palette" for the water-based marker.  It makes clean up a breeze!  Simply rinse the block off with water in the sink or use a wet wipe. Creative Takeaway The colored image is die cut simply and framed with red glitter cardstock from my stash.  To finish the 4x4 square design a few gems and coordinating sentiment were adhered. Pajama Crafter Stamps...

  Happy Thursday blogger friends!  Blogger was acting up this morning, but I prevailed! I created a shaker ATC for the current House Mouse & Friends Challenge to add sparkle.  I have recently been experimenting with altered playing cards which was inspired by  @StampyMom5 on Instagram.  For my project I began by using a square die cut to remove the center of the card.  The shaker was created with embellishment packaging from my stash.  Little bits of book paper and Gelli print tissue paper were adhered for the "frame".  A small amount of Ranger Opaque Crackle Texture Paste was applied to the corners. Of course, the main focus of the project is little Mudpie & Muzzy!  This is an older Stampendous cling stamp called Cookie Crumbles (2018).  It was colored with Copic markers, fussy cut and adhered to the card with a distressed leaf die and gold thread. I would like to share my project with the following: House-Mouse & Friends ...

  Are you ready for Fall weather?  This cute fox image was included with the August new release Christmas Peeks stamp set.  Today I'm repurposing this set for a Fall Birthday card. Getting Started I began by trimming the Pebble Beach card stock A4 base panel to create my scene.  The front panel has been dry embossed with a leaf folder from my stash then distressed with inks and paint. A glitter tape was applied to the edge.  Plaid designer paper was adhered to the inside of the card. Stamp and Fussy Cut The fox image was stamped onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Copic markers.  It was fussy cut and the greenery trimmed so that the fox could be seen "peeking" around the edge of the card.  I chose to pair the fox with Fall colors and thought it would be adorable as a Happy Birthday card!   Creative Takeaway To finish the card a few enamel dots from my stash and coordinating sentiment were added.  Stretch your stash - take a look ...

  For this week's challenge, I pulled out one of my favorite Art Impressions set called Doggie Kisses for a humorous Get Well card.  I've used several different images and a sentiment from the set combined with the Story Tiles Template Die . The images were stamped then water colored with Tombow markers.  A few enamel dots and coordinating designer paper finished this quick and easy project. I will be sharing my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge #435 Furry Friends Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It! Allsorts Challenge:   #857 All Creatures Great and Small Classic Designs Challenge:   #8 ATG or Use Die Cuts Simon Says Monday Challenge: Get In Shape

  The Pajama Crafter Stamps Super Spooky Season Inspiration Hop is officially live! Join the PCS Design Team for spooky, Halloween, magical, mysterious, and superhero-inspired projects featuring Pajama Crafter Stamps products. Start the hop here: @Pajamacrafterstamps I've created a fun treat box featuring the adorable Capes & Courage stamp set .  The costumed kids in the set are great for so many occasions - birthday, encouragement and even Treats! Follow the complete hop lineup starting at @Pajamacrafterstamps to see how each designer interpreted this month's Super Spooky Season theme. As a thank-you for celebrating with us, one hop participant will be randomly selected to receive a $15 Pajama Crafter Stamps store credit. The winner will be announced on the PCS Instagram account. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Instagram, or Facebook. If today's project inspires you, I would love for you to visit Pajama Crafter Stamps...

  The Holiday Season is upon us at  Pajama Crafter Stamps  with the adorable Cheers to the Season stamp set.  Today I will be sharing a fun layered scene featuring the sweet peeking bear image from the set. Stamping and Coloring I began by stamping the image and coloring with alcohol markers.  I lightly applied glitter glue to the glass to mimic bubbles then along the base of the image for icey snow.  Among my stash I came across a puffy 3D paint that worked perfectly to create fluffy fur on the bear's hat. Creative Takeaway To finish the sparkly scene a few snowflake dies and silver cord from my stash along with the coordinating sentiment were added.  Even the simplest design can be eye-catching!  Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Cheers to the Season Stamp Set Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers (E57, E35, B95, R17 G94) Silver Cord Snowflake die cuts Detail scissors (for fussy cutting) Village Die Border Glitter Glue If today's project i...