Happy Dogs!

 This stamp is from Unity Stamp Company, and when I saw it, I knew I HAD to get it.  There isn't much I like more than a bunch of happy dogs, and this pack is smiling.

The patterned paper I used is from an old paper pack from Crafter's Companion.  I felt they needed to be on a yellow brick background, but looking at it now, maybe I should have thought about it longer.  I used Polychromos pencils to color the doggies, and the cardstock is from my stash.

Pixi Dust Designs!

I have some new projects to share that feature some of the new April 2026 release from Pixi Dust Designs.  If you aren't familiar with this company I am formally introducing you!  You will love what you find.

Tulip Die Set
Classic Sentiments Die Set
Elegant Trellis Background die

Mini Flowers Dies
Ivy Leaves Dies
Filgree Pocket Tag Die

Mini Flowers Dies
Ivy Leaves Dies
Damask Background Die
Fancy Butterflies Dies

Fancy Butterflies Dies
Vintage Lace Border Dies

Elegant Lattice Cover Die
Classic Sentiments Die Set
Poppy Die Set

Mini Flowers Dies
Ivy Leaves Dies

Fancy Lace Pocket Tag Die

 

Joe Cool!

I am a huge fan of Peanuts, so when CC Designs introduced new stamps resembling the gang, I had to grab them. I truly believe that Snoopy brings a smile to everyone!

The dies used to create this are from LaLa Land stamps and Pixi Dust Designs.  The papers are from my stash, and I colored Snoopy with Olo markers, and inked up the ice cream cones with Distress Oxides.

To create this card I used Newton's Nook paper pad, My Favorite Things sentiment stamp, and Olo markers for coloring.

Calling all 'Friends'!

Another FAB release from Scrappy Boy Stamps, "Friends Forever"! I absolutely love this collection featuring those beloved TV FRIENDS all dressed in their costumes. Don't forget to check out the 'Turkey Head Card-Mini Album' die set as well. 

All coloring was done with Olo Markers, and the patterned papers are all from this collection too.

This card includes the die cut "Picture Frame Mini Album"

 from an older release, but still available!

 

More Wonderland Fun!

Once again, I have colored more Stampingbella Tiny Townie Wonderland characters.  You can't have a wonderland without the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit.  These were all colored with Polychromos pencils.  

Go Ask Alice...

I had a great time coloring with Polychromos pencils with the Tiny Townie Wonderland Alice stamp from Stampingbella. The paper I chose is from Echo Park's Alice in Wonderland collection, and I incorporated a keyhole die from La La Land Crafts. I truly love anything related to Alice in Wonderland!

OMG!

I absolutely love the Closer to Extinction stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps. This dragon features some wonderful sentiments that humorously address getting older. I colored the dragon using Polychromo pencils.

New Backpack Builder Add-on Dies!

If you're looking for fresh ideas, the Scrappy Boy Backpack Builder die set is a great place to start! Be sure to check out the new add-on die sets that have just been released to add even more character to your backpack creations. They are incredibly cute! I'm having so much fun using these new add-ons, and there are countless ways to work with the Backpack Builder Die.

  

Evil Bunny Backpack Add-on and Evil Bunny 6x9 paper pack

Cute Kitty Backpack Add-on and Cute Kitty 6x9 paper pack

 

Boy Band!

This new collection from Scrappy Boy Stamps, Boy Band, will take some of you back to 'younger years'!  This collection is spot on for you NKOTB lovers!

This card was created using the Backpack Builder die set.
All character coloring was done with Olo Markers.

 

Hog Your Shine!

 

This is a fabulous stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps, Hog Your Shine! 
The four sentiments in this set are so PERFECT!

  You'll see more cards with this set soon.
Colored with Olo Markers

Pencil Play!

It has been a long time since I solely colored flowers. This stamp is from Pajama Crafter Stamps, called Lovely Bouquet. As soon as I saw it, I knew I needed it for playing with Polychromos pencils.  I love choosing colors and blending them; it's very stress-relieving for me.

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils Used
Leaves:    172, 266,170, 172, 166, 167, 168, 161, 183, 268, 101
Flowers:  182, 183, 185,268, 113, 119, 128, 134, 135, 125, 127, 118, 228, 217, 193, 126, 101
Shadow:  146, 101

 

3D Gift Bag

This die set is a must-have! How often do you need a gift bag? With the new 3D Gift Bag die set from Scrappy Boy Stamps, you can create custom gift bags in any theme you desire. It's super easy to put together, and I recommend using heavy cardstock for the actual bag.

For my project, I designed a princess-themed bag. I really loved the included bow and pocket dies, and I used characters from the Cinderella stamp set as embellishments.

 

Adopt, don't shop!

I love this new stamp set from The Greeting Farm. We recently adopted a new rescue pup, and I was inspired to create this.  

Colored with Polyochromos Pencils
Skin: 109, 101, 187, 190, 132
Hair boy: 280,103,199, 177, 176
Girl Hair: 182, 184, 183, 102

Our new rescue puppy Pippa Peabody!  She's going to be a BIG girl!

 

Coffee and Sarcasm!

Hello coffee lovers! Melissa here again, and this is my last post as the guest designer for March at the Coffee Loving Paper Crafters blog.  You can follow me on Instagram @melissaoeters and find me on Facebook as thecolorqueen.

My project today features a digital tag image from STAMPlorations.  This was a bonus tag set from one of the other digital images I purchased.  It was a full-page 8 1/2 x 11 with five individual images - a great deal.

This was a quick project because I knew I wanted to use color pencils.  I printed the image on Neenah Bright White and grabbed my pencils. 

Colored Pencils Used:

Coffee:
Luminance 748, 407
Faber-Castell Polychromos 177, 101

Cup:
Faber-Castell Polychromos 123, 125, 128, 101

Florals:
Faber-Castell Polychromos 119, 134, 137, 138, 160, 133, 192
159, 170, 263, 101,109, 133,193, 217, 225, 263, 242, 199

Once I had my coloring done I chose the cardstock colors: black, pink, and purple.  I used Whimsy Stamps die set to cut my layers.  For the sentiment, I used Clearly Besotted, "Laugh Out Loud Coffee" stamp collection.  I stamped the sentiment on white cardstock using Tsukineko Versa Fine Clair Nocturne and mounted it on purple cardstock.

Honestly, I do run on coffee and sarcasm!

The Great Bake Off!

Do you love to bake, or perhaps you just enjoy eating cake? If so, this collection from Scrappy Boy Stamps is exactly what you've been waiting for! You’ll definitely want to consider the complete bundle, which offers savings, but if you prefer to choose individual items, that's an option as well. Everything is available for purchase separately.

Coloring was done using Olo Markers and Polychromos Colored Pencils.

This guy needed something to knead so I used the Mouse Pizza Builder Die Set

New Backpack Add-On Die Sets!

Scrappy Boy Stamps created the best die cut, Backpack Builder Die.  This is the base of the backpack that you need to use all these marvelous add-on die sets Sean is creating.  March's release includes these 3 new styles.

Gates to the Emerald City Backpack Add-On

Little Pig Backpack Add-on die set

Shaker Frames & Strap Backpack Add-On die set

Things that go BUMP in the night!

I'm excited to share one of the new March releases from Scrappy Boy Stamps: "Things That Go Bump." This fantastic collection is perfect for those who enjoy a touch of spookiness. It includes everything you need to create amazing cards or paper embellishments. 

 

I colored the images using Olo Markers.