Elf Mail and a Wobbly Raccoon

Hello everyone, and happy February! I hope you’re all staying warm as we finally move past a very cold January. ❄️

I’m getting a head start on my Christmas cards with the help of the Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge, and February’s theme is Postage. I couldn’t resist creating something playful and nostalgic—especially since this card is for my daughter, who absolutely loves the movie Elf!

I’ll admit… I wasn’t a fan at first. But after watching it about ten times with her, it definitely grew on me—and now I think it’s pretty hilarious. 😊

For this card, I used the Elf Culture stamp set by Hero Arts and paired it with the Postage Collage die, stencil, and stamps by Waffle Flower. I die-cut the collage layer, then inked each postage section in green using the coordinating stencil. Inside the sections, I included items from Buddy’s famous “Four Main Food Groups”: candy canes, candy corn, syrup, and candy.

One of my favorite details is the Sketch-a-Lot image. In the movie, it’s used to show Buddy’s early struggles as an elf—making only 85 toys a day—and later his impressive artistic talent when he draws a detailed Mona Lisa to decorate Gimbels. It felt like the perfect little storytelling touch for this card.

 I stamped "Does Somebody Need a Hug?" at the top and added a die-cut Santa hat over part of it for extra holiday fun. And of course, I couldn’t forget the raccoon! I colored him, die cut him, and popped him onto a wobble. What a hoot! 🦝

In one of the movie’s memorable scenes, Buddy encounters a raccoon while traveling from the North Pole to New York City and cheerfully asks if it needs a hug—with predictable results. That moment inspired the action element on this card, which also allows it to play along with the Closing Ceremonies VSN Challenge.

I’m so happy to have this Christmas card finished ahead of time. I wanted to make one like this for my daughter last year, but the season was just too busy. It feels great to be ahead this time!

If you enjoy card challenges, be sure to stop by Splitcoaststampers — we’d love to see your beautiful projects in the galleries!

A Gold Medal Moment

 Hello everyone!

Jump for Joy is the theme for my Go For the Gold Winter Olympics VSN Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, and I can’t think of a more fitting feeling to capture on a card! Whether you’re the athlete or the enthusiastic viewer, that moment of medaling excitement is pure joy—and that’s exactly what we’re celebrating this round.

For my sample card, I used the absolutely adorable jumping bunny from the Funny Bunnies stamp set by Pajama Crafter Stamps. I love how full of energy this little guy is, so I stamped him at a playful angle on the right side of the card, mid-leap with his paws in the air. A regular Olympian, if you ask me!

To balance the design, I added a bright floral patterned paper panel along the left side of the card, which really brings in that happy, celebratory vibe. I carried that same pattern through by scattering three coordinating flower die cuts across the card for extra movement and visual interest.

The sentiment was the perfect finishing touch. “Jump for Joy” comes from the Toadally Awesome Birthday stamp set by Pajama Crafter Stamps and was stamped on a sweet stitched banner that ties everything together beautifully.

I am also playing along with the SCS Inspiration Challenge.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this card makes you smile and inspires you to head over to Splitcoaststampers to play along with us in the Winter VSN. I can’t wait to see how you interpret joy!

Jumping In to Birthday Fun

 Hello, everyone!

Today I’m sharing an exuberant birthday card featuring one super happy, mid-jump frog from the Toadally Awesome Birthday stamp set by Pajama Crafter Stamps. This playful set is packed with personality—four fun frogs, balloons, a party hat, and individual words that make building custom birthday sentiments a breeze. Truly everything you need to create cheerful celebration cards!

I stamped my toadally happy frog onto a stitched square panel and added a party hat just above his “hand” to really lean into the festive vibe. To create the sentiment, I stamped the individual words and scattered them around the scene:

Wishing you a Toadally Awesome Birthday.

For a little extra interest, I tucked a green polka dot banner diagonally behind the frog layer. It adds movement and helps ground the focal image while keeping the design light and playful.

This card makes me smile every time I look at it—and this fun frog set, along with so many other delightful goodies, can be found at the Pajama Crafter Stamps store. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy crafting!

Feel Better Soon with Little Stinker

 Hello everyone!

This week I’m playing along with the Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, and I had so much fun letting a simple color palette guide my design.

The inspiration, Black and Wite Tiles decoupage paper,  immediately made me think of the Linked background stamp by SweetMissDaisy Designs. I absolutely love how this background looks stamped in black ink on white cardstock — it’s bold, graphic, and does all the heavy lifting without needing anything extra.

For the focal point, I stamped the adorable Little Stinker skunk onto a white circle, then layered it over a scalloped red circle to bring in that pop of color. I colored the bouquet Little Stinker is holding in red and added a few red sequins to the blooms for just a touch of shine and dimension.

The sentiment made me smile — “Being sick stinks… feel better soon.” It pairs perfectly with this sweet skunk and turns the card into a lighthearted way to send encouragement.

This card proves once again that black, white, and one bold color can be such a striking combination.

And good news — Little Stinker is back in stock at  Sweetmissdaisy.etsy.com! The shop is fully restocked, so if you’ve been waiting on something, now is the perfect time to check it out.

A Hippo Sized Thank You!

 Sometimes a simple thank-you card is exactly what’s needed — sweet, heartfelt, and full of charm. Today’s card features one of the most lovable hippos from the Hippo Hooray stamp set by Pajama Crafter Stamps, paired with a soft, love-filled background.

I started by stenciling the In My Heart of Hearts background using pink and red inks. The layered hearts create a gentle backdrop that feels perfect for a gratitude-themed card. To spotlight the focal image, I die cut a circle opening from a separate piece of cardstock and placed it over the stenciled panel.

One of the adorable hippos was stamped, colored, and fussy cut before being nestled inside the circle opening so that the heart-filled background peeks through behind her. A sprinkling of sequins around the circle adds just the right amount of sparkle without overwhelming the design.

To finish the card, I stamped a sweet, heartfelt thank-you sentiment. This card is perfect for sending appreciation, encouragement, or a simple note of kindness. Be sure to stop by the Pajama Crafter Stamps store for these products and so much more!

Whoa! You Blow Me Away!

 

Whoa! I might be a little late to the Inspiration Challenge party at SCS, but when I saw the inspiration pin featuring a Plaidish Finished Top, I knew I wanted to play along!

I added the bold “Whoa” from the Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word and Shadow Die set by Pajama Crafter Stamps—because sometimes one big word says it all. The adorable bunny and sentiment are from the Funny Bunnies stamp set, and honestly… these bunnies are just too cute not to smile at.

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The Funny Bunnies set (and so much more!) is part of the January Pajama Crafter Stamps Release. There’s still time to hop along on Instagram for a chance to win a store gift voucher—be sure to check out all the details on my IG Page!

Pajama Crafter Stamps Store has the fantastic products mentioned today,  and much more available now! Thanks for stopping by!

Woot Dee Doodle Doo!

Woot Dee Doodle Doo!

I’m celebrating this week’s Splitcoaststampers Featured Stamper, TeriJ, and her absolutely lovely gallery! One card in particular—her Rainbow of Flowers—jumped out at me immediately. The way the lower portion of her card is divided into bright, cheerful sections reminded me so much of the Bright Candles Paper Pack by SweetMissDaisy Designs.

I leaned fully into that inspiration and let the colorful patterned paper take center stage. Sometimes the best design choice is simply stepping back and letting great paper shine! To finish things off, I added sentiments from the Woot Dee Doodle Doo stamp set—“Woot Dee Doodle Doo” and “have the best day ever”—along with a few enamel dots for a little extra polish.

This was such a fun card to create, and a joyful way to be inspired by Teri’s work. Be sure to stop by SweetMissDaisy.etsy.com for these products and so much more!

 

Birthday Bash with a Side of Photobomb

 🎉 Pajama Crafter Stamps Birthday Bash! 🎉

Welcome to the Pajama Crafter Stamps Birthday Bash! We’re celebrating another year of creativity, crafty fun, and a whole lot of stampy magic—and you’re invited to the party! 🎂✨

Our amazing Design Team is hopping into the celebration with brand-new birthday-themed projects, mixing fresh designs with well-loved Pajama Crafter Stamps favorites that continue to shine year after year. There’s so much inspiration to soak up, so be sure to hop along on Instagram for a chance to win!

For my birthday card, I’m featuring the frogtastic Toadally Awesome Birthday stamp set. I had an absolute hoot creating a birthday “selfie” with one of the frogs front and center—clearly ready for their big moment. Of course, I couldn’t resist a little photobombing, so another frog is hanging upside down in the selfie frame, adding even more personality and playful charm.

I stamped the balloon string right along the edge of the photo frame and popped up the balloon for extra dimension. The “Happy Birthday” sentiment is stamped on the lower portion of the frame, and because birthdays should always be extra, I added a tiny party hat to finish it off. 🥳

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to visit Pajama Crafter Stamps to check out this fun stamp set and all the other birthday goodies waiting to spark your creativity. And don’t forget to hop over to Instagram and join the celebration!