Thursday, October 15, 2026

Flying for a Cure

This afternoon I'm back to share another Design Team Halloween card, this time from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps.  Challenge 178 is now open and you can see my DT card along with the other ladies cards. 

I selected 'Witch on a Broomstick' for this challenge and she turned out to be my favorite of all the Halloween cards I've done so far for this season!



After printing the image I used Copic markers for my coloring and selected non-traditional colors, mostly shades of magenta and aquas.  I used a large roll of tape as my 'circle' to lightly trace and add the large moon behind the flying witch.  Then I fussy cut the completed image out and inked the edges. 

I think I tried 25-30 pieces of paper trying to find just the right one for the background - thinking I needed a dark or twinkly sky.  But when I came across this piece, I knew I'd found it! The shades were perfect and the LOVE Heart was an additional plus!  

I used the Cheery Lynn Heart Edge Square die for the edges of the image, then secured it to the magenta mat and then to the white card base.  With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, I made and added the sentiment 'Flying for a Cure'.  I secured it in the top left corner and then  added a few lavender pearls around the witch to complete the design. 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on.  I hope you'll visit the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog to see the other team members cards and enter your ADU image cards too! 

Pam's Pearls

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

Try it on Tuesday ~ Halloween  

Halloween Crafts ~ All Year Around ~ Challenge 1  

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge ~ October Challenge  

Pearly Sparkles ~ Challenge 124 ~ Trick or Treat


Copics

Hair: RV02, RV04, RV17, RV19, Stockings: RV17, Dress: BG01, BG05, BG07, Hat: BG01, BG05, BG07, Hat Bow, RV17, RV19, Bats, Cape, Broomstick, BG90, BG93, BG96, Pumpkin: RV02, RB04, Y18, Cat: Y19, E35, Moon: Y18

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All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Witch on a Broomstick





Teuta the Black Cat

Good morning!  Today I'm posting with the ladies from the Classic Design Blog Challenge as we open the next challenge,  For October/November we have Mirtillamente as our sponsor and we also have a sketch design as our optional twist.

Here's my completed card, then a few details about it. 



I selected Mirtillamente with Le Pine ~ Teuta Black Cat and used the provided  sketch challenge.


I simply printed the image far enough over to allow room for the circle die.  For that I used Craft Fancy, Reverse Scallops die and inked the edges.   I used a dark purple with gold fleck cardstock for the right panel and a bright orange for the left panel. Both of these were die cut using the memory box matinee rectangle layers die before securing the layers to the card base as shown in the photo.  I added fun foam to the right half of the image circle to keep it level with the rest of the design as I was assembling.  Also I added the thin strip of gold washi on the orange mat, the lavender organza ribbon and the three random gold bling dots.  

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I've been working on.  I hope you'll check out the Classic Design blog and add your card to the challenge!  

Pam's Pearls

I will be adding this card to the following challenges:  







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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Be Strong in the Lord

Good morning from the Design Team with Word Art Wednesday as we are opening weeks 774-775 of our Anything Goes challenge.  Our sponsor for this two week event is Poppy Stamps who is offering a $25 gift certificate also.  

Our featured scripture is from Ephesians 6:10 which you'll remember you can receive your free download from the Word Art Wednesday site.




 
For my Design Team card, I used a Poppy Stamps die I've had for many years,  The Bountiful Sunflower is a two piece die which allows additional layer of dimensional effects. 

I used a background piece that appeared to have been 'grunged' and 'splattered'.  After die cutting and assembling the flower I added it just to the left of the center of the background.  On the computer, I stretched the sentiment vertically to fit the card design, printed it and trimmed to size.  I made this card while at a weekend retreat and the challenge that hour was to make a card with the word 'family'.  Lucky me!   I found the word on one of the scrap papers, big enough to make the tag for my card.  Complete! 

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you'll pop over to the Word Art Wednesday Blog to see the current challenge and to enter your anything goes card too. 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering todays card in the following challenges: 







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Poppy Stamp Die (discontinued)


Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Cruizin By

Today I'm sharing a special card I made for one of our church friends who recently celebrate his 75th birthday!

Johnathan has many talents and is very active so we had a hard time deciding on the image and theme for his card.



 But since my husband and I have never known anyone 'of this age' trying to qualify for the senior olympics, the bike image won.  

The stamp is Enjoy the Ride from Art Impressions.   It was also perfect to include their dog Penny and his wife Rosemary.    You can imagine the fun and laughter we all shared when he opened the card in our small church group supper.

I can always go to my stash of Art Impression stamps when I need a humorous image!   This was another big hit! 

Happy Birthday Johnathan!

Here's to many more and to success in your race too!

Pam's Pearls 

I will be entering this card in the following Challenges:  

AAA Birthday Challenge ~ Challenge #90 ~ Big & Bold  

Cards Galore Encore ~ October  

Daisy Chain ~ Challenge 112 ~ October

We Love Stamping ~ October Challenge


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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Blessed Are They

Happy last Wednesday in September! - - - it's super hard to believe that tomorrow will be October 1st!  Where has our 2026 year gone?   

Today we are opening the Word Art Wednesday blog for weeks 772-773.  Our sponsor is Creative Worship Stamps and our featured scripture is Romans 4:7.


                                                                                                                                   


For my Design Team project card, I selected Creative Worship's, Summer Collage Tag,  and colored it with Copic markers.  For the background, I used Creative Worships Lovely Lace Stencil along with several Rangers Oxide Inks.  

Next I die cut the printed scripture, inked it and all the other pieces.  I secured the collage tag in the center of the lacey background then added the light tan lace across the top.  I secured it with a single button in the center.  This piece was then added to a black mat and the harvest gold card base.           

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on. Be sure to check out the other WAW entries while adding yours in too!

Pam's Pearls

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







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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Have a Fairy Happy Birthday

Today I'm sharing Moondrea Designs Progressive Challenge image for September ~ 'Cupcake'.

She would make anyone happy on their birthday!



You can purchase this digital image and others at Moondrea Designs Etsy store or 'Cupcake' HERE.

My card was done with Copic colors and framed with the Stampin Up, Fabulous Frames, #159163.  

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

Pam's Pearls

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

Moondrea Designs ~ September Progressive Challenge  

Cupcake Challenge #641 ~ September  

Crafters Cafe ~ Challenge 334  

Passion for Markers ~ Week 856 ~ For a Child


 

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Happy Birthday Little Princess

This afternoon I'm posting with the All Dressed Up Digital Design team and we share another round of new images for September.  My Design Team card is made with the focus on the new image ''Crown of Hearts". 




I've had these little teepee dies for a long time and, like many of our crafty toys, thought they would be perfect with this new image.  I used Copic markers for coloring the ADU Crown of Hearts image and then used Gina Marie Designs Stitched Scalloped Rectangle die for the edging.  

The striped border was from my scraps bin and matched the die cut teepees as well as the dotted background paper.   I secured each piece to the 5 1/2" square white cardstock card base as shown to complete my design.

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been working on.  I hope you will check out the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog to see all the Design Team cards and to enter your ADU image card.  

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  





  



Copics
Hair:E15, E25, E27, Dress & Crown: V91, V93, V97, R81, R83, R56, RV34, R85


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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Geranium Greetings


Welcome to my blog today as I share with you my posting for the Word Art Wednesday Challenge for Weeks 770 and 771. 

Our sponsor for this challenge is Gina K Designs and our featured scripture is from Proverbs 19:17.




 For this card I stamped the geraniums on cream card stock, colored with Copic markers.  This set included the die, which made a nice pretty edged cut.   

Next I sized and printed the selected scripture and then die cut it and the polka dotted print background piece using Gina Marie X-Stitched Oval Die set.

Continuing the cream color palette, I made the card base out of cream cardstock also and added the purple mat, then secured the ovals and flowers. Lastly I added a small butterfly on the flower to add a bit of dimension. 

Pam's Pearls
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Spooky~

Good morning from the All Dressed Up Digital Design Team!  Today 's the day for a new blog challenge to be posted and to see if you were a winner last month.  I'll link you at the bottom of my blog.

For my Design card I selected 'Pumpkin Hat' and made a 'spooky' Halloween card with this adorable little girl and her cat.  



After printing the image and coloring with Copic markers, I die cut the completed image with Gina Marie Designs Drop Pendant Die.  I made a purple cardstock card base and added the fun plaid paper background,  

Whimsy Stamps, Trees Assortment Die Set gives you lots of options for trees of all sizes.    I used a dark gray sheet and cut the entire set, then just played around with the placement until I got this design I was happy with and secured to the card front.  The 'Spooky' vertical sentiment I typed and printed here at home.  I added a little gray ink around the edges before adding to the card front.  Lastly I added three tiny tiny black flying bats up in the trees.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will visit the All Dressed Up challenge blog, see the other's design projects and add your ADU Image cards too!

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:

CD Sunday Plus, Challenge #192   

Lil Patch of of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge #285  

Polkadoodles  Challenge 9, Week 2  

Send a Smile ~ Cute Halloween


Copics

Hat & Dress: YR02, E95, E93, Leaves, Bow and Boots: YG11, YG13, YG17, G07, Hair: E21, E23, E25, Stocking, E95, G07, Cat & Bat: N01, N02, N04, Pumpkin: YR16, YR15, YR14, Y38, Shadow: W2

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All Dressed Up, Pumpkin Hat





 

Beautiful Day

Good morning! Today I'm posting with the Design Team from the Classic Design Challenge Blog as we open the new challenge for Sept/Oct.  For this challenge we are giving you the 'Optional Twist' of Autumn Colors.

Our two awesome sponsors for this challenge are Goha Designs and Alex Syberia.  For my Design Team card I selected Alex Syberia's Beautiful Day. 



I love the depth of the flowers in this image which were easy to capture and highlight.  The tiny bird in the center is a great focal point and this image could be used for many different events.

I used Copic markers for coloring and added a dusty rose floral patterned paper for the background matting.   Next I was able to wrap the colored image with a thin gold thread and added a vintage gold button to ground them together.  After mounting the background and image, I added the coordinating green strip across the bottom and the Happy Birthday sentiment.

I love how beautiful this card and design came out.  I am especially proud as it celebrates my neighbor, Ms June's 91'st birthday!

Happy Birthday June!

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 285   

Crafty Catz ~ Weekly Challenge ~ Challenge 719  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 329  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 42