Be The Light

 It's Finally Here!

Word Art Wednesday's Annual Christmas Blog Hop 

If you are just popping in here first then you're probably a bit surprised to see you are at the END of the line up for this event ~ but no worries...  we have you covered to continue right back to the top of the lineup of blogs to put your comments in. 

Unity Stamp Company is our sponsor for this Blog Hop and there are lots of prizes! 

First let's look at our featured scripture which comes from Psalm 119 verse 105. 

You are welcome to right click on the scripture and save to your files for future use, here from my blog or from the Word Art Wednesday blog.

For my Design Team card, I selected Unity Stamps, Be The Light by artist Phyllis Harris, to illustrate with this scripture. 

To make this card, I stamped the image and colored her with Copic markers, then fussy cut and set her aside.  I used a background piece from my Stamp Camp 2023 stash.  We used NOVO Shimmer Powders over a white embossed snowflake stamp to make the bright wintery piece.  

After trimming and attaching to the yellow card base, I added the coordinating purple 1 1/2" strip across the bottom and the die cut printed scripture.  This stamp set comes with an arched stamp that says 'Be The Light'  but with this busy background, I needed a header title that went straight across.  I die cut the computer generated title with a similar shaped die, secured it across the top of the card design and added a 1/4" purple strip to cover the edge and to tie it in with the bottom purple strip. 

I love the glow of the candle reflecting on her face and body.  Isn't that the way we are when we allow God to be our light, to lead our feet and guide our path. 

Thank you for stopping by today to see what I've been coloring. Be sure to comment for your chance to win one of our Blog Hop prizes!

 Our monthly prize for this special Annual Christmas Blog Hop includes two $25 gift certificates from Unity Stamps.  In addition, our Admin for Word Art Wednesday will be drawing from the comments for a winner for the Close to my Heart, 'A Cup of Cheer' stamp set.  As an additional Merry Christmas prize, I will also be randomly drawing one winner from the comments for my prize package of Our Daily Bread, 'Brocade Background' and Unity Stamps, 'Saved'.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm the final stop on this fun blog hop if you've been working through the Word Art Wednesday Design Team List.  You can head back to Word Art Wednesday to check to be sure you've commented on all the posted cards.  

Blog Hop Line-Up:

Kathy Schweinfurth, December Guest Designer

Karen Letchworth

Barb Finnical

Wanda Cullen

Christine Miller

Natalie Houston

Pamela Duncan  (You are HERE)

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Merry Christmas ~ Pam's Pearls

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

Creative Fingers ~ Holiday Blogcandy  

D. L Art Thankful Thursday ~ Challenge 385  

Digi Chooseday ~ Challenge 12 ~ Week 3   

Passion for Markers ~ Week 818 ~ Mega Christmas

Copics:

Hat: N3, R81, R83, Hair, E21, E23, E25, E27, Coat: G16, G09, G03, B06, B66, B63, Scarf: R56, RV34, RV63 Mug: R59, Candle: Y18, Pants: N0, N3, N4 

Products: 

Unity Stamps,  Be The Light

P ~ Polar Bear and Pink Accessories

P ~ Polar Bear and Pink Accessories

December 16 ~ Alpha P

This one is for my Great Granddaughter who has the most beautiful red curly hair!   'Christmas Bear Hugs' by All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, colored with Copic markers.  

I borrowed a snowflake stamp from another set and randomly stamped the flakes around the card front, then added clear Stickles to each of them.   I used the 'Rounded Stitched Rectangles' by Pink & Main for the edging. Then I added the stamp sentiment at the bottom, mounted on the colored cardstock and added the blank piece inside for writing.

 Pam's Pearls

Big Hugs - ADU December #169

This afternoon I'm posting with the All Dressed Up Digital Design Team as we open the last All Dressed Up Blog Challenge for 2025!

For my project card, I've selected 'Snowman Hug' which could be used for other things than just Christmas.

 

I sized the image for just a little larger than a A2 card so that I'd have room to add the larger word dies.  After printing I colored the image with Copic markers and highlighted the snow bubbles with Cool Mint Stickles.  I also added clear Wink of Stella to both scarves and pompoms for that extra sparkle. 

Next I added a wide gold mat which was die cut using the Spellbinders Classic Fluted Rectangle Die. I mounted both the completed image and the mat to the deep green card base.  I used the lighter green cardstock to die cut the title words 'BIG HUGS' with the set from Whimsy Shapeology Stamps.   Once the words were securely glued at a slight angle to the card front, the card was complete. 

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll check out all the ADU Design Team cards on the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog and enter your cards there too.

Pam's Pearls

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

Crafty Calendar ~ December Challenge  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 33  

Word Power Challenge ~ December Challenge  

Promarker Mega Challenge ~ Week 818   

Four Seasons ~ Winter ~ December 2025

Copics:  

Hats: BG11, BG23, BG32, BG42, Scarf & Dress, R22, R32, R43, Hair: N5, N7, C2, C5, C6, Snow: B60, Snowman: E40, E41, E42, Stick: YR23, YR27, E19, Nose: YR23, YR27, Buttons, Y28

Products:

All Dressed Up Digital Stamps, Snowman Hugs

Spellbinder, Fluted Classic Rectangles

Whimsy Stamps, Big Hugs Word 

N ~ Nature & Nestled in the Pines

N ~ Nature & Nestled in the Pines 

December 15th ~ Alpha N

If you're paying attention to the postings you will have already noticed I posted Alpha 'O' yesterday and skipped 'N'.  He was NOWHERE to be found! 

Now today it seems he's ready to show off! 

This one could easily be Non-Traditional Christmas Colors with the shades I used in my coloring and the yellow card base.  It's fun to try different colors and card sizes. 

Don't forget the washi tape - add it for your sentiment or across the back of the envelope. 

Pam's Pearls

 

Warm Healing Wishes

This morning we are opening the Classic Design Blog Challenge for December/January.  The challenge is always Anything goes with an optional twist, which for this month is 'Make it Merry'. Our sponsor this time is Goha Digital Designs and I have selected 'Girl with Large Coffee Mug' for the card image and made a Get Well card.

We also have a second prize for this challenge.  A gift voucher to Digi Doodle Studios is being provided by our challenge admin as a Merry Christmas! 

 

I used a floral matting on the 5" x 6" card base to make it bright and cheery.  Then I  used Gina Marie Designs, Lacey Layers Oval set on the Copic colored image and a coordinating orange cardstock.  I really like the lacey look they gave the image.   I added a purple mat behind the sentiment 'Warm Healing Wishes ~ ' and secured it near the bottom center of the card front.   Lastly I added the three metallic enameled dots randomly around the colored image. 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you will check out all the Classic Team's card creations on the Classic Design Challenge and submit your cards too.   

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts ~ Challenge 838  

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 33  

First Cup Challenge ~ Challenge 9

Copics 

Hair: E39, YR27, YR24, YR21, Cup: V15, V17, Shirt: G14, Background: R01

Products

Goha Digital Stamps, Girl with Large Coffee Mug

Gina Marie Designs, Lacey Layers Oval

O ~ Oval Outdoor Scene

O ~ Oval Outdoor Scene

December 14 ~ Alpha O

Today's scenic Outdoor snowy view may look cozy and welcoming but it sure wouldn't be a view from here in South Carolina where we rarely have snow.  The Picket Fence stamp 'Home for the Holidays' does however slightly resemble the beautiful log cabin style home of our neighbors. 

 Do you send cards that resemble others homes, animals or other material things?  

Pam's Pearls

M ~ Merry Masterboards

M ~ Merry Masterboards

December 13th ~ Alpha M

One of the many new things I learned at Stamp Camp 2025 last June was all about making a Masterboard.  I've learned since then there must be 101 different ways or techniques in doing these fun boards so there's not really a right or wrong way! 

For my Alpha M posting I'm sharing two cards again; both were made from the same masterboard - one done with Christmas scrap paper pieces.  

The image on the first one is from Beccy's Place, Mr. Snowman ~ isn't he the cutest! 

and the Silver Bells are also from Beccy's Place.  

 Can you tell yet that I loved Beccy's digital images?  And YES, I do miss being able to purchase them. 

Pam's Pearls

L ~ Light of the World

L ~ Lantern ~ Lord ~ Light of the World

December 12th ~ Alpha L

Today's image is from Beccy's Place, 'Peace and Light'. I love the message in this card, using our Lord and Savior as a Lantern,  a Light of the World, the warm glow that starts deep in our hearts. 

 This package has two main images and four sentiments, each one just as pretty and just as useful especially at the Christmas season.

Unfortunately this digital package is no longer available, as Beccy's Place has stopped the sale of her digital packages.  Maybe one day they will be released again.

Pam's Pearls

K ~ Kings ~ Adore Him

K ~ Kings Adore Him

December 11th ~ Alpha K

Creative Worship (remarketed from Sweet 'n Sassy) is a great site to purchase religious stamps and scripture sentiments. I am really enjoying using their products in my Bible Journaling project too.  

Today I've used their 'Adore Him' set and stepped down the images and scripture for a different layout.   

 Love that extra sparkle in the background paper, especially the yellow star!  Do you use scriptures on or inside your cards? 

Pam's Pearls

J ~ JOY Doubled!

 December 10th ~ Alpha J

JOY is a good word especially at Christmas!  I again have two cards for 'alpha J'. 

My first card is a single 'Poinsettia Framed' by Magenta Stamps, a gifted stamp from my friend Lynne.  I love the aqua and red combination and have made several of these.

'A Christmas Hello' from Picket Fence was used for this very large second card.  After coloring with Copics, the image was fussy cut out and added the background paper along with the sentiment and the gold glittery snowflakes.

 

The both definitely gave me JOY in creating with them.  I hope they will give you peace and joy during this Christmas season!

Pam's Pearls

I ~ Ice Skating

December 9th ~ Alpha I 

Ice skates always remind me of a Victorian Christmas.   For this card I used the image and sentiment from Jan's Digital Designs, Christmas Skates package.  The decorative edge was achieved using Gina Marie Designs Scalloped Stitched Rectangle dies.

Do you remember decorating your Christmas tree in the Victorian styles? 

Pam's Pearls

H ~ Holly Sprig on Black

December 8th ~ Alpha H

One of the many techniques that Beccy does frequently on her blog is cards with black backgrounds.  Hers are always stunning and the image just pops out so beautifully.

I decided to fussy cut this sprig of holly - Beccy's design - to put on the black background.  Lesson one - use a large image that doesn't have a lot of details!

It turned out okay but it took quite a while to achieve.  I used the Spellbinders, Fluted Classic Oval die for the black background. 

 How do you feel about fussy cutting images? 

Pam's Pearls

G - Shades of Green

December 7th ~ Alpha G 

I do love coloring birds and this pretty little fellow is right up my alley, perched on this sprig of GREEN holly.  I didn't use Copics for this one.  He's done with water coloring.  

This image is from Hobby Art, Ltd and the set is called Village Post.  I used the Stitched Oval dies from Pink and Main on the completed image and a deep GREEN holly matting with a red liner mat  and enamel sentiment to complete the design.

May your days be merry as Christmas is approaching fast! 

Pam's Pearls

F ~ Family Time Christmas

 December 6th ~ Alpha F

Stampendous ~ House Mouse ~ Christmas Story

Completed in Copics and after completed, I added Glossy Accents by Ranger over the purple bulb.  Although it takes a while to dry, it's shiny and a great added effect! 

What's your favorite Christmas story or song? 

Pam's Pearls

E ~ Evergreen Pines & Embossing Folder Inking

 December 5th ~ Alpha E ~ Two photos

Evergreen Pines with Teal Bird using Darice Book Plate dies. 

Embossing Folder Inking

Polkadoodles preprinted gingerbread tags on Stampin Up Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder. 

Do you use non-traditional Christmas colors on your cards? 

Pam's Pearls

D ~ Deep Red Berries & Double Bells

December 4th ~ Alpha D ~ Two Cards

Deep Red Berries 

Beccy's Place, Peace and Light framed with Gina Marie Designs, Label Six dies.

 

Double Bells  on Fence Post

Copic colored fence post and bells placed on Masterboard made using monochromatic shades of green Christmas papers.

Pam's Pearls

C ~ Crescent Moon and Candy Cane

December 3rd ~ Alpha C

Polkadoodles ~ Gingerbread Holly ~ Waiting for Santa

 How good have you been this year?  

Pam's Pearls

Jesus

Welcome to the first posting for December for the Word Art Wednesday Blog Challenge for Weeks #728-729.  Our lovely sponsor for the edition is Stamp Simply Stamps and our featured scripture is Matthew 1:21.

For my Design Team card I have used the beautifully designed star from the Stamp Simply's Merry Christmas package.

 

After placing the star in the center of the card template, I layered the scripture from Matthew below the image and sized it to the right proportion. 

I wanted the purity of the message and decided nothing else was needed for this design.  After printing, I used the Spellbinders, Fluted Classic Rectangle die set for both the image and for the stary sky background.  I also cut a liner mat from gold glitter paper and added behind the image.   

I cut the white cardstock base to 5" x 6" and secured the background paper, then added the image and a glitter paper liner to the center, ensuring each layer was securely glued.

I really like the simplicity of this card and the message it shares.  It's definitely one that doesn't need a lot of extras. 

Don't forget to hop over to the Word Art Wednesday blog to download your free copy of the featured scripture from Matthew 1:21 and to join us by entering your card. 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts ~ Challenge 837 ~ Focal Sentiment  

Lil Patch of Craft Friends ~ Challenge 266  

Peace on Earth ~ Challenge 100  

CAS ~ Challenge 323 ~ Christmas

Products: 

Stamp Simply, Merry Christmas

Spellbinders, Fluted Classic Rectangles

B ~ Bunnies Hopping Christmas Trees

 December 2nd ~ Alpha B

Background trees are from Rubbernecker Stamps and animals are from 'Happy Freezin' Season' by The Cat's Pajamas. 

Hope you have a snuggle bunny to keep you warm this Christmas season! 

Pam's Pearls

A is for Angel

During November my online friend Linda and I played along with quite a few crafters worldwide in the 'Month of Holiday Cards Challenge with Beccy of Beccy's Place. Each day we posted cards through the alphabet with a few extras, had races, treasure hunts, lucky numbers and comment winners.  

For the next few weeks I'll be sharing the cards I used for those postings with you each day.  There won't be the usual level of detail ~ there's just not enough time in December!  

I hope you'll enjoy the little peeks at my Christmas 2025 stash.  I've sure have a lot of fun making them over the last two months.

Starting with A ~ Angel

Stampendous ~ Joyful Noise

May your Christmas Season be filled with Joyful Noise!

Pam's Pearls

Merry Christmas Lilly

During this past month of November, I've been posting my 2025 Christmas cards in a somewhat hidden album and entering them in an annual challenge you may remember from 'Beccy's Place' in Queensland, Australia.  Although her digital side of her artwork is no longer available, she has still put together a great month of daily hunts, races, lucky numbers and hidden word challenges to make it fun for all AND great incentive to get at least 30 Christmas cards done!

For the last challenge (day 30) we are to 'Do What You Love' for our card entry. This year I've focused on learning new techniques, trying new things, putting down my Copic markers and picking up a paint brush.  Not easy for a crafter 'my age'! Going forward I plan to continue because practice is what allows you to enjoy the craft or form of art and also helps you perfect your style.  At the end of the day in 2025, Copic coloring is still my love, what brings me joy, what allows me to give my God glory, for without him I could do nothing. 

Recently I was fortunate enough to have one of my cards that I'd entered in a challenge, win first place.  The prize was to select one of their beautifully designed digital images.  

The digital sponsor was Moondrea Designs and their images made it very hard for me to select just one image.  Since I was in the middle of making my 80+ Christmas cards, I thought 'Christmas Lilly' was a great choice and I'm super pleased with her results!  I've also decided to use her for my final card in Beccy's Place Christmas Card Challenge.  She shows 'what I love to do' when I make cards.

 I started by enlarging the image to about 4" x 5" and printing on Neenah 110# cardstock.  She's colored in the traditional Christmas colors, shades of reds and greens, using Copic markers.  After trimming, I added just a light shade of yellow around the edge to emphasize the glow of the lantern light.  

The card base is 5" x 6" with a holly patterned mat and a 1/4" red matte foiled mat added to the completed image.  I secured the image slightly off centered to the right, to allow placement of the 'merry' bubble balloon sentiment and the sprig of holly leaves.  

This image was beautifully drawn and a pleasure to color.  I look forward to purchasing several of their designs and maybe winning another one too!   You can check them out here.   

Moondrea Designs ~ Facebook 

Moondrea Designs - Etsy Shop

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring. I hope you have time to 'Do what you love' and it includes time for yourself.  Life is so busy and will take every minute of your day.  Remember that you too are important and need nourishment also.

Thank you also to Beccy at Beccy's Place, for another fun month of daily challenges.  I miss your images terribly and appreciate that you have taken the time to continue this at least one more time, hopefully again and again.  

Pam's Pearls

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

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 596  

Simon Says ~ Wednesday Challenge  

The Holly and The Ivy ~ Challenge 196   

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 172

Copics

Holly:  E46, YG63, G24, G21, Berries: R08: R29, Eyes: E06, E02, E00, Hair: E21, E23, E24, E27, E51, YR20, Lantern: Y13, YR18, YR23, YR24, YR27, Dress: R08, R29, G03, G12, G16, YG09

Products

Moondrea Designs, Christmas Lilly

Thanksgiving Blessings

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Sharing one of the fall cards I made this year using Unity Stamps, Autumn Stoop by Jeanie Hays.

 The coloring was done using Copic markers, fussy cut and added to the rust colored cardstock.  This piece was secured to the vertical leave patterned paper and then attached to the 5"x7" emerald green card base.  I added the Blessings sentiment sticker, the mint green enamel dots and then finished the card with the green plaid ribbon and bow which has a tiny copper colored leaf tied in the knot. 

My wish for you is to take time to enjoy the day with your family or friends who's family isn't close by. Be grateful for all your many blessings for we are all abundantly blessed. 

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

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Color Throwdown ~ Challenge 845  

Double Dare ~ Fall Color Challenge  

Make Mine Monday ~ Challenge 265  Grateful & Thankful  

Alphabet Challenge ~ P is for Pumpkins  

Products

Unity Stamps, Autumn Stoop