Honoring Your Hero with Pajama Crafter Stamps!

 

Today I’m sharing my special card featuring the Smokin’ Hot Heroes stamp set and Back The Blue stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps! This card is all about celebrating the brave men and women who serve our communities, with a fun combination of bold colors, adorable characters, and emergency vehicles.

Creating the Fun Fold Card Base

One of my favorite things about this card is that the fun fold design looks impressive but is actually very easy to create!
To begin, cut a piece of cardstock to 8” x 5½”. Score the cardstock at 2” and 6” along the 8” side. Fold both flaps toward the center to create your fun fold card base.
Next, it’s time to add some patterned paper! For my card, I used the Savanna Neutrals Paper Pad from Pajama Crafter Stamps. I cut two strips measuring 5⅜” x 1⅞” to cover the front sections of the card base. These panels add a little pattern and texture while allowing the stamped images to remain the stars of the show.
After adhering the patterned paper, I cut two additional cardstock rectangles measuring 3½” x 2¼” for the front flaps. I adhered one rectangle to each flap, making sure to apply adhesive only along the edge of each flap. This is an important step because we want the two sides to open independently without sticking together!

Decorating the Inside

Now that the card base is ready, it’s time to decorate the inside.

I used some coordinating scraps from my stash to create the inside panels. Cut two more patterned paper strips measuring 5⅜” x 1⅞” to decorate the inner flaps. This is a great way to use up those leftover papers you’ve been saving!

For the back panel, I added a rectangle of patterned cardstock and decorated it with two oval shapes. The ovals provide a perfect place to showcase the adorable fireman character from the Smokin’ Hot Heroes stamp set and the HERO lettering. I love how these elements bring the theme of the card together!

You can use ovals, circles, rectangles, or any other die-cut shapes you have in your craft room to create your own inside design. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different shapes and layers to make the card uniquely yours.

Adding the Sentiments and Finishing Touches

To finish the card, I added the sentiments to the back of the two blue cardstock panels. These messages help complete the design and make the card extra special for someone who serves our community.

The combination of the Smokin’ Hot Heroes and Back The Blue stamp sets makes this design perfect for celebrating firefighters, police officers, and other community heroes. Whether you’re creating a card for a first responder, a family member, a friend, or someone who simply deserves a little extra appreciation, this fun fold design is a wonderful way to let them know they are valued.

Supplies Used

• Stamps: Pajama Crafter Stamps – Smokin’ Hot Heroes

• Stamps: Pajama Crafter Stamps – Back The Blue

• Patterned Paper: Pajama Crafter Stamps – Savanna Neutrals Paper Pad

• Cardstock in coordinating colors

• Oval dies or oval-shaped cutting tools

• Paper trimmer

• Scoring board and bone folder

• Olo Markers

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite Pajama Crafter Stamps and create a special card of your own. Sometimes, a handmade card is the perfect way to say thank you to the heroes who make a difference every day!

Halloween Makeover with Pajama Crafter Stamps!

 

Today I’m sharing a spooky Halloween card featuring the Flower Child and Where My Ghouls At? stamp sets from Pajama Crafter Stamps. I had so much fun giving this sweet flower girl a fun Halloween makeover!

I began by stamping the images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Since I wanted to create a Halloween-themed card, I replaced the flowers in her headband with tiny pumpkins. When coloring, don't forget to change up her top and shoes for a spookier look. I stamped several pumpkins to have plenty for coloring, cutting out, and layering. Additionally, I stamped the adorable cat wearing a witch hat.

For the card base, I created a simple frame using two square dies. I ensured there was enough space between the dies to form a nice border. Next, I added double-sided foam adhesive to the back of the frame before attaching it to the patterned paper. This gave the frame added dimension and helped create a fun layered look.

After coloring and cutting out all of my images, I replaced the flowers on the Flower Child’s headband with the tiny pumpkins. I added Nuvo Glitter Drops to the pumpkins for a little extra sparkle. I also used Stickles on the cat’s witch hat to give it some fun Halloween shimmer.

Next, I placed the Flower Girl along the outside of the frame and added the cat and pumpkins inside the card. The different layers and foam adhesive give the scene lots of dimension.

To finish the card, I added the YIKES sentiment from the Dang, Whoa, Yikes Word and Shadow die set at the top. It was the perfect spooky sentiment for this fun Halloween design!

This was such a fun way to turn the Flower Child stamp into a Halloween character. A few pumpkins, a little sparkle, and an adorable witchy cat were all it took to create a wickedly fun Halloween card!

Supplies Used

• Pajama Crafter Stamps Flower Child Stamp Set
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Where My Ghouls At? Stamp Set
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Dang, Whoa, Yikes Word and Shadow Die Set
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Spooky Sorbet Halloween Paper Pack
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
• Nuvo Glitter Drops
• Stickles
• Square Dies
• Double-Sided Foam Adhesive

 

Holiday High Kicks with Scrappy Boy Stamps!

This new release is marvelous!  Ring in the season with these famous dancers.  Sean has once again created a release that is amazing - stamps, coordinating paper, background stamp... Holiday High Kicks!

This card features the background stamp Christmas At the Theater.

This card features the A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Nesting die set.

This card was created using the Flip Open Present die set.

This card was created using the Square Tri Fold Card die set.

Instagram and YouTube Hop with Pajama Crafter Stamps!

 

It’s Snow Much Crafting! at Pajama Crafter Stamps! Our PCS Design Team is sharing winter inspiration featuring both new release products from our Early Birds and PCS favorites from our Night Owls.

For my card I combined two stamp sets, Wienerful Christmas and Season's Gifting. I decided these two weiner dogs needed to be helping prepare the sleigh, so I cut out the presents that were inside the sleigh and added the two dogs. Just a little creative thinking and a whole new look for your card.

Follow along with the complete hop lineup below for more Snow Much Crafting! inspiration. One participant will be randomly selected to win a $15 Pajama Crafter Stamps store credit! Winner will be announced on the PCS Instagram account.

Don’t forget our Snow Much Crafting YouTube Hop! Visit the Pajama Crafter Stamps YouTube channel for even more winter inspiration and another chance to win $15 store credit!

YOU ARE HERE: @melissaoeters

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Hop Lineup:

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@stationarybyjustine

@sandi_powers_creates

@olheiserc

@cardscraftycreations

@anniec09

@manleymademinute

@melissaoeters (you are here)

@shilomiles

@dannisdreams

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Here Fishy Fishy...

Who says a fun-fold card has to be complicated? This Fishy Fun Fold is super easy to create, but the finished card has plenty of room for a whole underwater scene!

I had so much fun creating this with some of my favorite fishy stamps and stencils all from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

Mother Puffer
Don't Be Koi
What the Krill?
Casted Net Sencil

If you are interested learning more about this card please head over the Pajama Crafter Stamps Community Blog.  All the detail are waiting there!

Fall for Our Favorites!

A Little Pumpkin, A Little Turkey, Coffee, and Lots of Fall Fun!

Join us for ‘Fall for Our Favorites Week’ and be inspired by the entire Pajama Crafter Stamps design team each day.

Fall crafting is in full swing, and this card is packed with some of my favorite things about the season—pumpkins, colorful leaves, cozy plaid, a playful turkey, and even a sneaky little ghost!

For this project, I combined three fun stamp sets from Pajama Crafter Stamps: Food Coma Ready, Pumpkin & Spice, and Where My Ghouls At? The combination of fall and Halloween elements makes this card extra fun and unexpected.

Adding a Cozy Plaid Touch

I knew right away that I wanted my coffee cup to have a cozy plaid pattern. Paper piecing was the perfect way to make that happen!

I stamped the cup onto patterned paper from the Autumn Whispers Paper Pack and carefully cut it out. I also stamped the cup onto white cardstock. After gluing the plaid piece over the stamped image, I trimmed around the cup for a perfectly patterned finish.

Building the Fall Scene

Next, I stamped and fussy-cut all my images. I also used the Circle Peek-A-Boo Die, cutting the circle in half to add another fun element to the design.

I colored the stamped images with OLO Markers, using warm autumn shades to bring everything to life. Once all of my pieces were ready, I started layering them together to create a fun, dimensional fall scene.

For the card base, I used brown cardstock along with bright layered rectangles and patterned paper from the Autumn Whispers collection. I added die-cut leaves around the images to fill out the background and give the card that wonderful autumn feel.

I used foam adhesive throughout the design to create different levels of dimension. The cozy plaid coffee cup adds a warm seasonal touch, while the playful turkey definitely steals the show!

And, of course, no fall card would be complete without a fun sentiment. “Give ’em pumpkin to talk about!” was the perfect finishing touch for this cheerful card.

Supplies Used

• Pajama Crafter Stamps Pumpkin & Spice Stamp Set
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Food Coma Ready Stamp Set
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Where My Ghouls At? Stamp Set
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Circle Peek-A-Boo Die
• Olo Markers
• Foam adhesive

 A little pumpkin, a little turkey, some coffee, and a touch of Halloween, equals a whole lot of fall fun!