Christmas Stockings

I'm back this afternoon with the All Dressed Up Design Team as the new ADU Blog Challenge opens.  For today's posting I have selected 'Christmas Stockings'  and made this 6'" square Christmas card in non-traditional colors to add to my 2025 stash. 

I layered the image on the dotted Swiss patterned paper and used my Copic markers for coloring after printing.  I really enjoyed selecting marker colors and matting that were not the traditional Christmas colors.

For the die cut edges, I used the QuicKutz Nesting Frame 8 set and then secured the pieces on to a deep burgundy card base.  I inked the edges on a preprinted sentiment tag and secured to the card front with a heart brad and tucked a burgundy waxed thread loopy bow under the edge.  

I hope you will visit the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog to see all the Design Team's cards and to enter your cards that were made using ADU images.  Thanks for stopping by ~ 

Pam's Pearls

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

Crafty Animals ~ Challenge 100  

Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 794   

Try it on Tuesday ~ Challenge 768 

Products

All Dressed Up, Christmas Stockings  

QuicKutz Nesting Frame 8

 

Naughty or Nice

This morning I am posting with the Classic Design Challenge Design Team as we open the new challenge for November/December.  The optional twist for this month's challenge is 'Hug in a Mug' and our sponsor is Dr Digi House of Stamps.

For my project card I've selected their 'Naughty or Nice' Santa image and made this Christmas card for my 2025 stash. 

I printed the Santa to fit on a 5 1/2" square card, then used Copic sketch markers for the coloring.  Afterwards, fussy cutting was next.  One of the nice little tricks after fussy cutting is to always take a juicy black marker or ink pad and ink the white edges away completely around the cut out Santa. 

The background was downloaded from Creative Fabrica and sized to 6" square.  I added the image to the left, ensuring the naughty / nice list was lined up with the vertical structures around the toys.  Then I added the strips of burgundy washi tape at the top and bottom and completed the design with the 'Dear Santa' sticker. 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll visit the Classic Design Challenge Blogspot to see what the other 

 Design team members have been playing with.  Don't forget to enter your card(s) also for your chance to win the sponsor's prize. 

Pam's Pearls

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

Creative Fingers, Challenge 132

Try it on Tuesday - Get Ready for Christmas   

C.R.A. F. T. ~ Challenge 768  

Copics:

Santa's Hair & Fur: B60, B00, Pants, R27, R37, R46, Boots & Suspenders:  N3, N4, N5, N7, Pencil: Y15, List: W06, W04, W03

Products:

Dr. Digi, Naughty or Nice

Grill Master

Earlier in this month on the third of November, and 44 years ago,... the child that who me a Mom made his grand arrival weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces.  While he didn't fit any of the sizes of a newborn, we were happy and grateful that he was healthy and life was good!

As with all of our adult 'children' it's hard to believe how fast they grow up, have their own kids, do their own thing.  Many times we've all wondered about our decisions and then their decisions.  It's my belief that all we can do is raise our children  knowing the Lord and pray they accept him as their Savior for their personal salvation.  

Kevin is a server.  He will help anyone in need  and always goes out of his way to be sure everyone is taken care off. Somewhere along life's path, he learned to cook.  Not just cook, really prepare great meals on the grill.  You may not know what he's added to the pot (may not want to know!) but it always turns out great!    I decided to honor his birthday this year with a Grill Master card.

 

I used Colorado Crafts: LL238 Lovely Legs~Chillin' & Grillin Dad stamp image as the focal point.  I wanted it to be a larger card, so I stamped the image then scanned and enlarged it and reprinted.  I used Copic markers for the coloring and computer generated the sentiments. 

For the die cut edges on the image and the olive matting, I used Studio Light, Sweet Stories, Ticket Shaped Dies.  The 5 x 6 card base is covered with coordinating plaid cardstock, the mats were secured at a slight tilt.  Each piece of the sentiment was matted, trimmed and foam added before securing to the left edge.  Lastly the 'Best Wishes' epoxy sticker was added at the top and the Quality 'button' at the bottom to complete the design. 

He liked the card and of course what was in it - no matter what the age is the $ works. 

Happy Birthday Kevin! 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I'll be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 32  

A Place to Start ~ November Challenge  

Cards Galore Encore ~ November  

Girlz Makes Guyz Cards ~ November

Pam's Pearls

Products: 

Colorado Crafts: LL238 Lovely Legs~Chillin' & Grillin Dad

Studio Light, Sweet Stories, Ticket Shaped Dies

Rejoice Evermore

Happy Wednesday!  I'm posting with the Word Art Wednesday Design Team ladies as we open Challenge week #724-725.   Our sponsor for this challenge is  Seth Apter Designs and our featured scripture is from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. 

For my project card, I selected one of the angels from 'Good News; by May May Made It. 

I stamped the angel and used Copic markers for the coloring then fussy cut her out.  I added a lot of clear sparkly Wink of Stella to her wings and halo, and set her aside. 

For the base I used a navy top fold 4 1/2" x 6" card base.  I added a precut white scalloped edge flat card.   Using my scalloped edge scissors I hand cut the scripture sentiment to align with the bottom edge of the flat card and secured it. 

I also secured the blue lace doily above the sentiment, then added a small gold glitter doily.  Then I secured a small piece of foam behind the head and wings of the angel and completely glued her over the edge of the gold and blue doily.  For the finishing touch I pretied the gold quilting thread into the loopy bow and tied the gold cross charm in the center.  Then I used a heavy weight glue dot and a small amount of glue to the top left of the card to secure the bow and cross and complete my design. 

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.   Be sure to hop over to the Word Art Wednesday to see the other Design Team cards AND to click and save your copy of the featured scripture from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following contest:  

The Creative Crafters ~ Challenge 93  

Dragonfly Dreams ~ November ~ Feminine  

Morgan's Art World ~ November ~ Challenge 94  

Crafts Galore Encore ~ November

Copics: 

Gown: RV00, Halo: Y21, Y26, Wings: BV00, BG11, Y04, Banner: BG11

Products:

May May Made It, Good News

 

Abracadabra ~ Halloween Family Fun!

What started off as a freebie from Pink & Main ended up in a fun adventure for Friday night date night which happened to be Halloween.  

 Pink & Main honored a former store owner from New York who's favorite part of crafting was fussing cutting.  October 25th was declared National Fussy Cutting Day and a sheet of cupcake images were their freebie.

This was a perfect project for me this week as I'm recovering from ongoing back issues,  I was able to print a sheet and color and cut to my heart's content!

After a LOT of Fussy Cutting.... I filled the bags with popcorn, candy corn (i.e. my costume) and Goldfish Pretzels and Multicolored (i.e. my husband's costume)...

We don't have any trick or treaters here where we live, but off we went to 'Shaggin' at the Shrine'.

While our costumes were simple ~ Sweet & Corny, The Lake is Calling... and my daughter and son in law... 

  

I put a spell on you and a mask that had an LED blinding/blinking light.... others went all out.  

After the contest parade we walked around and gave out the little bags of treats with the colored tags.  Everyone loved them and the time and thought put in each of them. 

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

Pam's Pearls

Looks like my daughter and son in law had more partying after they got home!

Products

Pink & Main Gallery, Freebie

Focus on What Matters

So many things in our lives happen without warning, rhyme or reason.  Sometimes we are able to look back later and understand why and other times, we never can make sense of any part of the event. 

Being thrown in the middle of a murder of a family member is definitely an event we didn't see coming.  So many twists and turns since that day, all which continue to confuse us more. However one of the best parts has been building a trusting relationship and friendship with another member left behind. 

 For this new relationship we are grateful.  We don't know if it's for a month, a year, or for our lifetime.  But we know we've been put together for a reason and a purpose. 

My husband has waded through so many pieces of paper, emails, forms, bills ,etc., as he is working through the estate. As you know it's tiring and confusing.  It all seems small though when he gets a text for help or advice from this young man.   We are always reminded to 'Focus on What Matters'.  Life is very short. 

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

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 110  

Creative Inspiration  ~ Challenge 31  

D. L. Art, Thankful Thursday ~ Challenge 382  

Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 791 ~ Masculine

Copics:

Hair: B41, N1, N3, N4, N5, N6, Camera: C2, C4, B60, Shirt: B60, B63, B66, Back Pack Strap: B93, B97, Jacket: BG93, BG96, G46, Y26, Sky: B000 

Products:

Google Image

Christmas Sparkles

Another double posting day ~ as I'm back this afternoon with another round of sharing this month's new images from All Dressed Up Digital Stamps.  I've selected Christmas Sparkles and made this cute little gingerbread man  bordered card for my Christmas 2025 stash.

This new image by Wendy Burns was released along with  Puppy Post and Pumpkin Hat for this month.  Christmas Sprinkles was my favorite!

After sizing her for an A2 card, I printed her and then colored her using Copic markers.  I used the Gina Marie Scalloped Stitched Rectangle die for both the edge of the completed image and the edge of the green polka dotted matting too.  I used a top fold A2 card base and secured the mat, then tilted the design image to the left corner and secured it.  I added four small enameled gingerbread men to each corner for the final touch. 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll check out the other Design team projects on the blog and enter your ADU cards too.

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Cupcake Inspiration ~ Challenge 629 ~Makes you Smile  

Inky Paws Challenge 246 Week 3

Crafter's Cafe ~ Challenge 324 ~ Christmas  

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 169

Copics: 

Hair: E31, E35, E37, Holly & Berries: G03, G05, G07, R37, Hearts: R37, Apron: R08, R17, Wooden Spoons: E74, Bowl: E70, E71, E74, R37, Snowflakes: B63, Tree Cookie: G03, G07, Star Cookie: N5, Gingerbread Man: E11. Tray: C3 with blue gel dots, Chef Hat: N0, N1, Boots: R37, R17, N4, Shadow: W2, Dots on Apron: White Gel Pen

Products:

All Dressed Up, Christmas Sprinkles

Gina Marie Designs, Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Dies

 

He Will Rejoice Over Thee

Today we open the Word Art Wednesday Week #722-723 Challenge with Stamp Simply as our sponsor.  I have selected their Falling Leaves Border Strip as a top border (although it could also be placed vertically) to go with our selected scripture from Zephaniah 3:17.

I think this is a beautiful scripture especially for the fall time of the year.  I sized the scripture to fit evenly across the border of leaves then printed and used Copic markers for the coloring.  Then I lightly brushed a little bit of light red chalk over the colored leaves to soften the background around the leaves.

The background is a gelli print with lots of orange and yellow.  In the center of the piece, I used the smaller leaf dies from the Globleland Autumn Broken Leaves set and used several of the orange leaf patterns to add to the corners.  Each layer was secured as shown on the olive green card base and the leaves were layered at the bottom corners for a little dimension and complete the card design.

Be sure to check out the other Design Team project cards at the Word Art Wednesday challenge and add yours in too for a chance at the $25 gift prize from Stamp Simply. 

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

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Dream Valley ~Challenge 347 Autumn Colours

Creatalicious ~ Challenge 294 ~ Fall Colors  

Pearly Sparkles ~ Challenge 112 ~ Pumpkins or Autumn  

Four Seasons ~ October ~ Fall  

Sparkles Monthly Challenge #193 ~ Autumn Leaves/Pumpkins

Copics:

R05, E11 E84, Y13, Y35, E17, YR24, YR25, YG93, YG95, BG93, Background BG70

Products:

Stamp Simply, Falling Leaves Border Strip

Globleland Autumn Broken Leaves 

 

Full of Christmas Joy

I'm back this afternoon with another Design Team card to share.  This time I'm posting with the All Dressed Up Digital Stamp Team and we're opening the October challenge today!

For my Design Team card I've selected ADU's Mistletoe Mice and made this Christmas card for my 2025 stash!

 

I printed these cuties on Neenah 110# cardstock and used Copic markers for the coloring.  I stamped  the extra snowflakes around the completed image to give it a wintery feel and add a little background color.  

I used the Whimsy Stamp Co, Notched Stitched Square dies for the completed image and the coordinating additional layers.  After securing those to the 6" top fold card base, I added a tiny blue flat back gem to the center of each snowflake.   

The sentiment was taken from Picket Fence, A Christmas Hello, and was stamped, matted and die cut using Momenta Nesting Rectangle dies.  Once secured together the tag was added to the top center of the card and a tiny heart added as brad. 

Thank you for stopping by this afternoon to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you head on over to the All Dressed Up Digital Stamp Challenge Blog to see what the other girls came up with and to add your ADU image cards to the challenge.

Pam's Pearls

I'll be adding this card to the following challenges:  

Critter Crazy ~ Challenge 103  

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #64  

Sparkles Christmas Challenge ~ #177 Non Traditional Colors  

12 Months of Christmas ~ Challenge 127 ~ A Chance of Snow

Copics:

Mouse: E51, E70, R000, R00, Small: R81, R83, R85, R89, R28, Large: BG72, BG75, BG28, mistletoe: G28, G43, E43, R08, R28, Shadow: C5

Products:

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Mistletoe Mice

Whimsy Stamps, Notched Stitched Squares:

Count Your Rainbows

Good morning!  Today I'm posting twice, with two different design teams... so look for me again this afternoon! 

This morning we are opening the October/November Classic Design Challenge with Rachelle Ann Miller as our sponsor.  Our theme is always Anything Goes and our twist this month will be Trees and/or Leaves.

For my Design Team card I selected Rainy Day Friends by Rachelle Anne Miller and used this sweet girlfriend image to make a card of encouragement.  

I'm also particularly proud of this card as it is the first card I've made using a Gelli print background that I made.

 

I started by printing the Rainy Day Friends image and then colored the cute little girls with my Copic markers.  I fussy cut them and added a foam layer to the back.  After digging through my stash looking for a leaf embellishment or a die cut large enough to be a background behind the girls, I came across this reddish brown laser cut doily embellishment from an old Creative Memories package.   The color matched the girl's dark hair perfectly and they fit well lifted above in the center.  

Next I came across this print I'd recently made when I was learning how to use my Gelli plate. (You know... the one that has been in the drawer for at least three years, cause I'm afraid of it!)  The inks in this one also coordinated well with the other elements of the card.  This print was a first pull and was on recycled paper so it was very thin.  I carefully trimmed it down to just under 5" square and secured to the rusty brown card base.  Then I added the medallion to the center and then the colored image.  Lastly I added the computer generated sentiment and the water dot elements to complete the design. 

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you will visit the Classic Design Challenge next to see what the other Design Team members have made and to enter your handmade cards too. 

Pam's Pearls

I will be posting this card in the following challenges:   

Cards Galore Encore ~ October  

Morgan's Art World ~ Challenge 93  

Four Seasons ~ October Challenge   

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge #169

Copics 

Small Girl ~ Hair: E41 E42, E43, E44, Clothes: YG02, YG13, E93, BG75, BG57,  

Taller Girl ~  Hair: E31, E33, E35, E39, E59, Clothes:  BG13, BG15, BG18, YG02, BG75, 

Background BG11, Ground, W4

Products:

Rachelle Anne Miller, Rainy Day Friends:

Tell Cancer

Today I'm sharing the freebie from Moondrea Designs, named Flower Witch.  

She's perfect for a Halloween card and was fun to color.

I miss the great sentiments from Cas-ual Fridays and this one is probably my all time favorite from them.  From the set Supercalifragilistic, we can easily turn the Halloween witch into a great card for a cancer patient.  This one is in the mail already! 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  Be sure to check out all the great designs on Moondrea Designs.  Thank you Andreia for this great free image! 

Pam's Pearls

Products

Moondrea Designs, Flower Witch

Great Gain

Happy Wednesday and welcome again to Word Art Wednesday, Challenge Week # 720-721.  Our WAW Sponsor for this challenge is Concord and 9th, and our featured scripture is from 1 Timothy 6:6.  I've selected Vintage Flower to make this greeting card that is focused on the sentiment and can be used for any occasion. 

 For this design, I began by stamping the flower in the top left corner of a full sheet of Neenah paper then used that paper in the printer to add the free scripture from the WAW site.

I used Copic markers for coloring and the Gina Marie Label Six Rectangle set for the edge of the image as well as the deep purple matting.  Next I secured both to the purple marble print and then the set to white card base.  Lastly I added three tiny purple pearls randomly around the flower to complete my design.

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you will visit the Word Art Wednesday Blog site so that you can not only see the other Design Team card but you can also download your copy of the featured scripture.

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Beautiful Blossoms ~ Sept Challenge  

Crafters Cafe ~ Challenge 323 ~ Sept Flowers  

Dream Factory ~ Challenge 143 ~ In Mainly Purple  

Sparkles Forum ~ Challenge 152 ~ Single Floral Image  

The Flower Challenge ~ Challenge 107 ~ Add Purple

Copics:

Flower: BV34, BV23, BV11, BV0000, Fuzzy Buds: V20, V22, V25, Leaves: YG91, YG93, YG95, YG61, YG63, YG67

Products: 

Concord & 9th,Vintage Flower

Gina Marie Designs, Labels Six

Tea for Two

One of the special consignment requests that I had back in 2023 was to make a keepsake birthday card for each month's birth date for Baby Olivia's first year of life.  Her grandmother was so thoughtful to think ahead and know this would be a wonderful treat to look back on when Olivia was older.   Olivia's great grandmother made the dresses for each occasion and the photo sessions were done by the grandmother. I think I enjoyed this as much as the family did! 

Time flies and Olivia is turning TWO today (9/27/25)!!!  Her party happened a few days ago - a tea party of course - and I had the honor and privilege of making her keepsake card.  

Thanks to my friend Heather from the Netherlands, I had two adorable Lili of the Valley images to work with for this event.  It was entirely too hard to choose which completed card to show Olivia's grandmother as I loved both of them!  It was no surprise that she did too!  

Here's the completed cards ~ 

You're the Cherry on Top of Our Lives

Turning 2 ~ Time for Tea

Both images were colored with Copic markers and have lots of layers, flowers, and ribbons to make them frilly and girly for this sweet little lady.

Here's her birthday photo from the park ~ isn't she the cutest! 

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

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering these cards in the following challenges: 

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 308  

Cardz 4 galz ~ Challenge 259 ~ Dies & Punches  

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge 129 ~ Dots or Stripes  

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 555  

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Birthdays