You're the Best

 Today is the opening of a new monthly blog challenge for All Dressed Up Digital Stamps.  I hope you can join in with your card created with an ADU image!

For my Design Team project for this challenge, I've used 'Ballet Lesson' and here is my completed card.

I decided my beautiful ballerina and the tiny bunny ballerina were going to be outside and on a glossy patch of ice.  I drew in the 'icy pond' and the mountain background with trees on the top.  Then I used Copic markers for all the coloring.  

I added a plum liner mat to the image, and used the Spellbinder Fluted Classic Rectangle die for the lavender second mat.  The third mat is a coordinating pattern in mauve tones attached to the 5" x 6" card base.  Once secured I added the other three to the top to make the card sandwich.  

Next I added the glossy accents to the pond and let that dry over night before adding the oval sentiment enamel piece.

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

Pam's Pearls

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

C.R.A.F.T.  ~ Challenge 775 ~ Spring, Easter, Anything Goes   

Try it on Tuesday ~ March ~ Make it Feminine  

A Place to Start ~ March Challenge  

Copics

Hair: E40, E50, Y11, Y23, E43, Clothes: V91, V93, V95, Ice: B60, B63, V91, BV90, Sky: E93, R11, Y32, YR20, Y11, Trees: G28, Snowy Mountain: B60, B63

Products 

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Ballet Lesson  

Spellbinders, Fluted Classic Rectangle Dies

Libby Loves to Read

Starting off today with the Classic Design Challenge for March/April  where it's always Anything Goes.  The Optional Twist for this challenge is 'Fancy Fold'.  Our sponsor is Dr. Digi House of Stamps!  

For my Design Team project I selected Libby's Library. What a great image for all our book loving friends!  

I used lots of bright colors for the books and a coordinating peach shade for the wall.  Love that Libby is sitting on a 'Bean Bag'!  How many of us remember those?  Mine was just that shade of lavender.  

When my coloring was completed I added a navy blue liner mat and then the coordinating floral mat before securing the layers to the card base.  I printed the sentiment from the computer, die cut and matted, added a foam strip and then added to the bottom of the card base to complete the design. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll check out the Classic Design Blog to see all the other Design Team cards and enter your cards too.   Be sure pop over to Dr. Digi's site to see all their amazing digital stamps! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Crafty Catz ~ Weekly Challenge ~ #709  

Creative Fingers ~ March ~ Challenge 315  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 36   

Double Dare ~ Challenge 36  ~ Books  

Products:

 

Dr. Digi, Libby's Library

Relax - 90 Is Only a Number!

 I love that my family, like lots of others, celebrate our birthdays all month long!  Sometimes the events and family can't all be together on just that one day, so why not spread the fun out.  

Such was the plan and my brother Mike and I planned around his son Aaron's surprise trip to see Dad for his 90th birthday (March 4).  Mike did an amazing job getting the travelers in place at the local lunch spot and arranging for Dad to meet him for lunch after Wednesday morning Bible study.  Boy was he surprised when he realized his grandson along with his wife and youngest daughter were sitting at the table.

That was surprise celebration one of two!  Yesterday my husband, two children and spouses, along with my Sister in law's son and two children added to the family numbers from the previous day and surprised Dad and Pat with the 'Big Birthday Party'.    We enjoyed a loaded baked potato bar, birthday cake and chocolate eclair along with many of the stories Dad told of wild events of his early childhood.

It truly was a great afternoon full of special memories for each of us.   

Here's the card I made ofr Dad.  He just had to buy a new car and certainly hasn't learned all the bells and whistles, so you'll get the context of the card. 

After the card was completed, I went back and added glossy accents to the windshield.

My Dad always wears a hat ~ 'to keep the heat in' ~ lol.  So he did receive a special baseball cap that was neon green.  It has PARTY on the front and I added the multi colored pompom on top!  Lots of additional laughs! 

Enjoy every day you can with your family.  God is so very good today and every day!  Love you Dad - Happy Birthday! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 36  

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 566 ~ Birthday Wishes  

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 602 ~ Birthdays  

Little Red Wagon ~ Challenge 849 ~ Boy Inside Man  

Promarkers Challenge ~ Week 828 ~ Anything Masculine

Copics:

Geezer: Robe: B37, B26, Boxer Shorts: R29, Shoes: B26, Car: R29, Y11, Y04, N6, BG01, W3, Road: W4, W5, W6, Y17, Grass: YG63, YG65, YG67, YG91, Water: B24, BG15, B39, B66, Sky: YG61, E95, R11, Trees: E15, E35, E39, G46, G24, G28, 

Products:

Whimsy Stamps: Old Geezer

Beccy's Place: Crusin' Set

Our Daily Bread: Happy Retirement (Relax)

Angie Blom:  Road By the Lake Background:

Wishing You a Cherry Blossom Day!

Today I'm sharing one of the images from Moondrea Digital Designs.  With spring time upon us and the flowering trees budding in all the yards, I thought 'Cherry Blossom' would be a good inspirational card for today.

 

I used Copic markers for coloring, then added a navy blue liner mat and a coordinating flower mat before adding to the magenta card base.  I didn't want to cover up too much of the image with a big sentiment, so I added the oval enamel sentiment 'Wishing you' so that she can be used for different occasions. 

I hope you will check out Moondrea Designs on the web and on facebook.  We'd love to see you join the monthly challenge too! 

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

Pam's Pearls

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

Crafters Cafe ~ Challenge 327 ~ For the Girls  

Crafts Galore Encore ~ March 2026  

Four Seasons ~ Spring / March

Copics

Hair: B39, B37, B26, B34, B21, Flowers, RV02, RV00, RV17, Dress: RV17, RV63, RV00, Wrap: YG11, YG41, Headband: RV63, RV02, YG11, Background: BG000

Products:

Moondrea Designs, Cherry Blossom

Heal Me

Today I'm posting with the Design Team for Word Art Wednesday as we open the biweekly challenge and share the last winners.  This weeks (742-743) edition is sponsored by Concord and 9th and the featured scripture is from Jeremiah 17:34.

For my project card I have selected Concord and 9th's Long Line Roses image.

 

I stamped the single rose, then scanned the image so I could size it to fit my card front.  After printing, I colored the rose with Copic markers and then fussy cut it out and set it aside. 

I selected a deep red card base and added the mint green heart print first to the base, followed by the handmade fiber paper.  Next I added a large foam square to the back of the colored rose, then secured the rose on the left, slightly at an angle so it fit on the fiber paper.  I used Gina Marie Designs Drop Pendant die to cut the printed sentiment.  I added this to the right of the rose and then randomly placed three coordinating enamel dots to complete the design.

Be sure to visit the Word Art Wednesday blog site where you can obtain your free download of today's scripture.   Thank you for stopping by also! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Crafter's Cafe ~ Challenge 327 ~ For the Girls  

The Crafting Challenge ~ March ~ Waiting for Spring  

Creative Crafters ~ Challenge 97  

Four Seasons ~ Spring ~ March  

Try it on Tuesday ~ Make it Feminine

Copics:

Rose: R46, R39, R37, R27, R17, Leaves, YG67, YG93  YG91

Products:

Concord & 9th, Long Line Roses

Gina Marie Designs, Drop Pendant 

Bella Rosa

Today I'm sharing the February image from Moondrea Designs for the monthly Progressive Challenge.   If you love coloring this type image you should check out this challenge on the Facebook page and join in! 

The February image is Bella Rosa and this is my completed card.

I used Copic markers for the coloring then added a coordinating aqua blue liner mat and a deep pink patterned mat before securing to the 5 1/2" x 6" card base.  I added a bit of clear Wink of Stella to the headbands, earrings and the diamond pendant on her gown.  

I will add the sentiment when the occasion comes up to use the card.  Thanks for stopping by today to see what I've been coloring. 

Pam's Pearls

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

Allsorts ~ Challenge 844  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 317  

I love promarkers ~ Challenge 601

Copics:  

Hair: E40, E50, Y11, Y23, E43, Aqua Bands, Earrings & Eyes: BG07, BG09, BG02, Roses: YR18, Y18, Y15, R83, Leaves: YG95, YG93, Dress & Lips: R56, R85, R83, RV34, R89, RV00, Background: RV00

Products:

Moondrea Designs, Bella Rosa

 

Bursting Into Flower

Today's featured card is a Penny Black stamp named 'Florescence', which means 'bursting into flower'.  I think that is a pretty cool name and perfect for this image.  The buds look full and ready to pop open at any moment.

It's also the perfect birthday card for my friend Kathy, who's celebrating her special day today!  She's such a lovely friend who can be a serious and quiet, not bothering anyone.  Then BAM!  She has everyone cracking up or has made the most amazing layered card you've ever seen and you're just gasping! 

I had to come up with some sort of surprise for her card, but you know how hard it is to make cards for a great card maker!  I knew she'd be expecting a Copic colored card because that's me, that's my style.  So bravely, I did this in watercolors.  Not the watercolor pens and add water - I did this with the watercolor paint pallet.   

Behind the sentiment I secured the loopy string bow that Kathy taught me to make and added foam to the back of my sentiment strip (another Kathy tip).  I used a lime green ink pad to ink around the edges and then secured the completed card front to the black card base.

I've learned so much from the friends I've met through crafting and the tips and tricks we've shared.  You're a special lady Kathy and I treasure your friendship.  Hope you have a fantastic birthday! 

Pam's Pearls 

I will be posting this card in the following challenges: 

Passion for Markers ~ Challenge 826 ~ Spring Flowers  

Penny Black ~ February Challenge  

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Challenge 274  

Products:

Penny Black, Florescence

God is Within Her...

Several weeks ago I was admiring a friend's small family album that she had created.  While each page was carefully and beautifully decorated there was one page that was a show stopper!  I had never seen a circular musical stamp like this.

I'm sure I'm not alone in the rest of the story... of asking what the stamp was named and who made it.  But my quest didn't stop at just this stamp (Passion Music by Stamperia) but also the sister stamp (Passion Love Art by Stamperia) had to be purchased also.

Today I am sharing my first card using pieces of the stamps from both sets to make this Music themed card for a swap challenge.

 

It took a bit to find the right doily after going through my circle dies and assorted other round display pieces in order to locate the right piece for the round music stamp from Passion Music.

I also stamped the horizontal strip of notes on white Neenah cardstock and inked the edges with black ink. The scripture is a piece I had in my stash box, one I use a lot.  The piano keyboard and the ballerina slippers came from the Passion Music set.  

I used Copic markers for the coloring on the selected pieces.   Each are listed below in the Products section. Having both coordinating sets will really add to the possibilities for the card designs I can make.  Thanks for stopping by today! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

We Love 2 Create ~ Challenge 1   

Allsorts ~ Challenge 843  

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Challenge 274  

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 601  

Sparkles ~ Challenge 197 ~ Vintage / Mixed Media

Copics: 

Ballet Shoes:  R46, R39, R29, R27, E42,C4, R000, Keyboard: E81, E84, E11, E13, E19

Products:

Stamperia, Passion Love Art

   Stamperia, Passion Music

You Are Loved

Today's posting with the All Dressed Up Design Team is to allow us to share more inspirational cards and projects using this months new releases.  I selected  'Winter Walks' then really had a tough time deciding on which girl I wanted to use.  I know how I like large images. As you can see at the bottom under 'Products' the actual image has three girls grouped together.

I sized the single image to about 5" tall and printed on 110# Neenah cardstock.  For this design I stayed with just the 'C' series (cool grays) of Copic markers except for her hair and snow.  After completing I used a red fine tip marker and drew in the random hearts, then added the 1/8" black mat.  

The gray card base is 6" square and covered with four different love themed black and white prints that are cut and matted in black.  Once secured to the card base, I added the completed girl from the Winter Walks digi set and then secured the 'You are loved' sentiment at the bottom, slightly overlapping the image.  

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll grab an All Dressed Up image and enter our blog challenge also.  

Pam's Pearls

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

Crafter's Cafe ~ Challenge 327 ~ For the Girls  

Crafts Galore Encore ~ February Challenge  

Pearly Sparkles ~ Challenge 116 ~ Hearts  

Four Seasons ~ Winter ~ February Challenge

Copics:

Hair: E21, E23, E25, Snow: B60, 

Boots: C6, C7, Pants: C5, Socks C6, Sweater: C2, C3, Scarf: C4, Hat, C3, C4

Products:

All Dressed Up, Winter Walks

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