Glowing with Love

Welcome to my first posting as a Design Team member with Moondrea Designs.  If you follow my work, you've seen several cards that I've done over the past few months using her beautiful images.  I was excited to post for one of several Design Team positions and thrilled to see that I was accepted.

Today I'm showcasing one of the newest images L'Amour, which can be found on the Moondrea Designs Etsy Store.

After sizing and printing I used Copic markers for all of the coloring except for the gold crown, which was done with a metallic pen.  Next I trimmed around the image and secured her to a copper colored mat that had been edged with the Penny Black Elegant Stitching Die set.  I added the second mat out of coordinating deep aqua, securing to the image set.

The card base is also a copper colored card stock with a multi colored striped patterned paper covering the background.  I added two small tabs on each side with small gold adhesive decorative trim, then added the double matted image, tilting it slightly to the left.  Lastly I randomly added three bright gold stones  around L'Amour to complete the card design.

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been working on today.  Be sure to visit the Moondrea Designs blog to see other inspirational cards by the Design Team during the month and also the Etsy store to browse and make your purchases.

Pam's Pearls
 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Cards Galore Encore ~ February 2026  

Daisy Chain ~ Challenge 104 ~ Something New  

Mirtillamente ~ Challenge 52 ~ February  

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 177

Copics:

Dress: R14, R43, R32, R22, BG19, BG07, BG09, BG49, Hair: E30, E33, E35, E37, E79, Eyes: BG49, BG07, BG57, Eye Shadow: BG72, Earrings: BG45, R000, R02, Leaves & Vine: BG18, YG63, YG93

Products:

Moondrea Designs, L'Amour

Penny Black Elegant Stitching Dies

Glory

Today I am posting with the Design Team for Word Art Wednesday, Week 740-741, as we focus on the scripture from 2 Corinthians 4:17.  Our sponsor for this challenge is Not2Shabby who have donated a $25 gift certificate for the selected winner.

For my project card, I've used the digital image 'Peace' from Graciellie Designs, and added the selected scripture as the sentiment.

I printed the bird image and colored her using Copic markers, then fussy cut and added two coats of mod podge to seal and give a extra shine.  I let that piece dry overnight. 

The A2 card base is a peach top fold and I started by adhering the brown Gina Marie Designs Dotted Double Lace for the background.  I added the tiny dotted light blue rectangular cut paper to the inside area of the frame and then secured the featured scripture in the bottom corner.  I found the green ivy vine in my bits and pieces and secured it to the top of the scripture in the open area, overlapping the scripture.  Lastly I added a foam square to the back of the bird then added her to the top left corner of the card to complete the design.

Remember that you can get the scripture from the Word Art Wednesday blog for free to have for your cards and other projects.   While there be sure to enter your cards for a chance to win the sponsor's gift certificate!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  

Pam's Pearls

I'll be entering this card in the following challenges. 

Creative Crafters ~ Challenge 97

Triple B  February Challenge  

A Place to Start

Alphabet Challenge ~ U is for Uplifting

 

Products:

Graciellie Designs, Peace (discontinued)

Gina Marie Designs, Dotted Double Lace Rectangle

I Heart You!

Today we open the All Dressed Up February Challenge #170 with tons of inspirational cards from the Design Team. 

For my project card, I selected  'Hugs' and made this multi layered uplifting card.  Sometimes no words are required to convey the message!

 I printed this sweet little girl and used Copic markers for the coloring.  I used the Penny Black, Grateful Stackers for the decorative edge of the image  and the fuchsia mat.  

I selected a green card base and added a vertical strip of red and pink hearts down the left edge.  Then I secured the matted image, slightly overlapping the border print.  Lastly I added the heart border die from my stash, which fit perfectly!

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on.  I hope you will visit the All Dressed Up Challenge to see the other design team cards and to enter yours in the challenge.  

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge ~ U is for Uplifting  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 316  

Cardz4galz ~ Challenge 269  

Time Out Challenge ~ Challenge 308 

Products:

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Hugs

Penny Black, Grateful Stackers

Fluttering By

 Good morning from the Classic Design Challenge as we open the February/March edition.  Our sponsors for this challenge are  'Last Minute Manda' and 'Fred, She Said' and the optional twist will be Blooms or Butterflies.

For my Design Team card, I selected the 'Marigolds & Morpho' Digi set from 'Fred, She Said' and this is my completed card.

My love of coloring flowers and butterflies pulled me to this image and it was a great one to color with my Copic markers. 

Once completed I used the Cheery Lynn Heart Edge Square die set for the image edge and the mauve matting edge.  Both pieces were then secured to the 5" square mint green card base.  Lastly I randomly added three enamel dots around the image to complete the design.

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on.  I hope you'll visit the Classic Design Challenge Blog to see the other Design Team projects and enter your cards also for a chance to win! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Crafty Catz ~ Challenge 707  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 316  

C.R.A.F.T ~ Challenge 773  

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge 133

Products:

Fred She Said, 'Marigolds & Morpho'

Cheery Lynn Heart Edge Square

And Walk In Love

Today I am posting with the Design Team for Word Art Wednesday, Week 738-739, as we focus on the scripture from Ephesians 5:2.  Our sponsor for this challenge is Stamps of Life who have donated a $25 gift certificate for the selected winner.

For my project card, I've used the digital image 'Potted Plants' from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, and added the selected scripture as the sentiment.

I printed the image and colored her using Copic markers, then used Gina Marie Designs, 'Scalloped Stitched Rectangle' dies for the decorative edge.  The same die was used for the bottom edge of the scripture prior to matting on the green cardstock.  

The card base is 5 1/2" square and I started by adhering the purple polka-dotted cardstock background to it.  I added a vertical strip of printed hearts on the left edge, then secured the colored image, allowing it to slightly overlap. Lastly I secured the sentiment to the right of the image.

Remember that you can get the scripture from the Word Art Wednesday blog for free to have for your cards and other projects.   While there be sure to enter your cards for a chance to win the sponsor's gift certificate!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  

Pam's Pearls

I'll be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Crafts Galore Encore ~ February  

Girls Creative Crafts ~ Challenge 64 ~ All About Girls  

Love to Craft ~ Challenge 90  

Mirtillamente ~ Challenge 52

 

Products:

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Potted Plants

Gina Marie Designs, Scalloped Stitched Rectangles

For God Is For Me

Today I'm posting with the design team for Word Art Wednesday challenge for Weeks #736-737.  Our sponsor for this challenge is Stamp Simply and our featured scripture is from Psalm 56:9.

For my challenge card, I have used Stamp Simply's, 'God Will Take Care of You' set and pulled just the leaf branch to add to the selected scriptures.  

This layout design was cased from a beautiful scripture card with this fun fold which was made by my friend Holly.  It's 4" tall and 6" long with a fold between the vertical embossed piece and the main design.

 I stamped the leaf branch and used Copic markers for the coloring, then used the coordinating die for cutting.  After printing the scripture, I used My Favorite Things, 'Arched Elegant Stitched Stax' dies for the scripture and the coordinating mat.   The scripture piece was inked and a foam sheet added to the back before attaching to the mat pieces.  I also added the vertical vellum bubble strip to the mat and three enamel dots.  Next I embossed a strip of green cardstock 1" x 4" for the vertical piece on the left.  I used the Sizzix Damask Embossing folder for this design.  A coordinating olive green waxed thread is added around the embossing strip and card base, knotted and a bow added.  Then the card base is glued together inside from the center fold to the fold line.  This enables the front to fold, leaving the embossed strip and back remaining flat. 

  

As always our featured scripture is free for you to save to your device for use on your cards or future projects. Simply right click and save to your files. 

I love the way the fun fold turned out and the inspiration I got from the card I received.  You'll be seeing this card layout again! 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on and for joining us on Word Art Wednesday.  Don't forget to enter your cards on the WAW Blog posting for a chance to win the Sponsor's $25 gift certificate! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:   

A Cut Above ~ January Challenge  

Can You Handle the Pressure ~ Friendship  

Lil Patch of Craft Friends ~ Jan 18 - Polkadoodles  

Creative Creases ~ January 2 - February 5 

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 314

Copics:

Leaves: G29, G28, G24, G21, Berries, R08, R29

Products: 

Stamps Simply, God Will Take Care of You

My Favorite Things, Arched Elegant Stitched Stax

Winter Ballerina

Today I'd like to share with you another lovely image from Moondrea Designs.  This is this month's freebie for entering in the progressive challenge last month.  Winter Ballerina is also available in their Etsy store for a limited time. 

Images like this with lots of ruffles or lace and lots of twists in their hair are a Copic colorist dream for coloring - at least for me.  Winter Ballerina was no exception.  I completed the card by die cutting the image with Gina Marie Designs Looped Lace Rectangle Die  and double matting. 

If you haven't found Moondrea Designs on Facebook or Etsy, you should look them up and see all the lovely images available.  I'll be entering her in this month's Progressive Challenge also.  

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring. 

Pam's Pearls

I'll be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Craft Rocket Challenge ~ Challenge 32 ~ Something New  

I Love Promarkers ~ January Challenge  

Morgan's Art World ~ Challenge 96  

Moondrea Designs ~ Progressive Challenge ~ January

Copics:

Hair: E41, E42, E43, E44, Dress: R43, R32, R22, B16, B06, B04, B01, Flower: R43, R32, R22, R14, Y26, Y28, YG63, Necklace: B0000, Snow: B60, Headband: B16, Y26, Sparkles: Stickles, Crystal Ice

Products: 

Moondrea Designs, Winter Ballerina   

Gina Marie Designs, Looped Lace Rectangle

    

Sending You a Big Hug

This morning I am posting with the Classic Design Challenge Blog as we open the January/February 2026.  We are off to a great start with Patties Creations as our sponsor and an optional twist of 'Use Circles".  

I selected Patties 'Bear Love With Balloons' for my Design Team card.

 

He was a fun image to color with my Copic markers and will work for several different occasions even though I made this one for a special birthday.  I used Pink & Main Stitched Rectangle dies for the edges on the completed image and peach matting then attached them to the dark brown cardstock card base. The sentiment is from Taylored Expressions, Sentiment Strips Background, and is raised with a foam strip on the navy strip, then added to the bottom of the card.  Lastly I added three blue/green circle dots in the upper right corner to add a little bling to the card design.

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on.  I hope you will now pop over to the Classic Design Challenge and view the other Design Team card and also enter your card on the our Classic Design Challenge.   

Pam's Pearls

I'll be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Double D Challenge ~ Happy 10th Birthday  

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 598  

Addicted to Stamps ~ Challenge 508 ~ Birthdays  

Crafts Galore Encore ~ January Challenge  

Patties Creations ~ Challenge 238

Copics;

Bear: E21, E25, E27, R46, E57, E13: G21, G24, G28,  Balloons: G24, G28, B04, B06, YR07, YR12, Shadow: W2, W4

Products:

 Patties Creations, Bear Love with Balloons

Taylored Expressions, Sentiment Strips Background  

Pink & Main, Stitched Rectangle Dies

Be Not Conformed

I hope you are back today to follow up with the Annual Christmas Word Art Wednesday Blog Hop that we've been commenting for FIVE weeks!    Although I've participated in blog hops before, this was my first one with the WAW team and I have to say - What Great Prizes!  That sure makes it even more FUN!

 First for this challenge, we have a NEW sponsor.  We are super excited to have Bramble Fox from the UK!  They are offering a $25 gift certificate to the winner of the entries during this challenge.  Be sure to get your cards entered on the Word Art Wednesday blog, Week #734-735.  

Our featured scripture is from Romans 12:2.  As always it is free for you to save and use on your cards and future projects.  Simply right click and save to your device or system files. You'll find it at the bottom of the blog.

For my project card, I've used one of the digital butterflies from Graciellie Designs, 'Butterflies' and allowed it to slightly overlap into the words of the scripture. 

After printing, I used Copic markers for the coloring and then used Pink Fresh Studios Ornate Banner die for the decorative edge.  I added a piece of white woven ribbon down the left side after mounting the image and background paper to the card base.  Lastly I applied two coats of clear Wink of Stella to the wings of the butterfly for a little additional sparkle. 

The free scripture from Romans 12:2 ~

Now back to the Christmas Blog Hop! 

The winners from all the comments both on the Word Art Wednesday Blog and each Design Team member's Blog were drawn randomly.   

The winner of my prize set, shown below is Bonnie Lynn.   YIPPEE! 

You have 2 weeks to contact me and provide your mailing information to receive your prize.  

Many thanks to each of you for taking the time to come by and comment.  Be sure to check the Word Art Wednesday January 7th challenge to see if YOU were one of the additional winners from the sponsors, and the directions on contacting Karen.  

Hope you'll visit me on a regular basis. 

Blessings ~ 

Pam's Pearls 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Cards Galore Encore ~ January Challenge  

Lost Coast Designs ~ Challenge 205 ~ Winged Things  

Creative Crafters ~ Challenge 95

Copics:

BG49, BG45, BG000, G09, G03, G00

Products

Graciellie Designs (discontinued)

Pink Fresh, Ornate Banner

 

The Best of 2025

What a year it has been! 

For us personally, we never would have dreamed that this year Carl's brother would have been murdered, that Carl would have both hips replaced or that I would agree to acupuncture for pain relief knowing my fear of needles just to name a few.  How TRULY GRATEFUL we are to God for his abundant Grace to get us through LIFE each and every day!  While we are looking forward to 2026, we aren't praying for a better year, but for strength and courage to handle what is already laid out for our lives next year.  This is my prayer for you also. 

Now on to my pick for the top card image for each month.  With about half of the total amount for the year, it sure made it a lot easier to pick for most of the months! 

The Best of 2025!

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Which one is your favorite?

Thank you for visiting and commenting here on my blog and on my Facebook and other social entries.  Your comments touch my heart and I am grateful. 

Here's to more crafting, coloring and card making in 2026! I hope you'll be joining me.

Pam's Pearls