The Christmas Star

Here we are the Saturday before Thanksgiving.... Christmas music is playing everywhere.  most of the towns have their holiday lighting up ready to power it on after the town parades, and we crafters are busy bees making our handmade Christmas cards wondering again this year....why didn't I start earlier??? 

I'm posting today with the All Dressed Up Design Team as we reshare this month's new images again with more new ideas for your cards.  The new images for this month were Gingerbread House, Fairy Snowflake and Baubles & Tinsel.  For my design team card, I selected Baubles & Tinsel and here's the Christmas card I made to add to my 2025 stash. 

 

I make a lot of ornaments each year and have mostly handmade ornaments on my tree.  You can image how thrilled I was to receive Baubles & Tinsel for my design team image!  After sizing her for an A2 card, I used my Copic markers for coloring and then carefully fussy cut around her leaving the tiny white border.  

I had several die cut mats on my desk from other Christmas cards projects and thought she fit well on the Gina Marie Frilly Lace Nested Rectangle Die piece that I found.  Next I found a 3" x 8" red cardstock strip that I had previously dry embossed using the Spellbinders Vintage Ornaments 3D Embossing Folder.  I had used gold pigment ink across the highlights, but it needed a bit more.  I added another coat of the ink and let that dry over night.

I could see that if I wanted to use the border and the Frilly Lace piece I needed a larger card base.  I selected a 6" white side fold card base and added the deep burgundy mat to the card base front.  Luckily I was able to trim the embossed strip so that a full ornament was intact to use on the right side of the card.  

As I was shifting the pieces around to find the right layout I could see the white edge that I left around the image was too stark of a contrast against the vintage ivory mat.  To correct this, I simply took several of the lighter 'E' Series of Copics and colored the edge.  Also after deciding that the tree was going to overlap over the embossed strip I added a layer of foam under that section of the tree to allow it to have the needed 3D effect. 

I secured the ivory rectangle mat first leaving about 1/2" border to the right edge.  Next I added the embossed strip on the left, positioning it about the same 1/2" from the left card base edge.  I then placed the colored image in the center of the card front, ensuring about the same area was left open on each side from the special papers to the edge of the card.  I added the single ornament next, near the bottom corner of the rectangular mat.   I added the tiny strip sentiment, 'the Christmas Star' to the top of the single ornament with a tiny strip of the same burgundy paper.

I still felt like the gold wasn't light or shiny enough for this card design.  I used a gold metallic pen and carefully traced over the embossed design of all the ornaments.  I also took Crystal Stickles and drew around the edge of the tree to add a bit of sparkle there and complete the design. 

This one took quiet a while to put together but the results far outweighed the time and effort.  It's truly a beautiful card and image drawn by Wendy Burns.

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll visit the All Dressed Up Blog to see the other designer's cards and to also enter your ADU cards in the challenge. 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge ~ Challenge 768 ~ Christmas  

Passion for Markers ~ Challenge 815 ~ Christmas  

Creatalicious ~ November Challenge #29  

Copics 

Girl ~ Hair: E41, E42, E43, Dress: V91, V93, V95, Stockings: BG70, BG72, Tree: G63, G27, G46, E71, Bucket: BG11, BG15, Heart: R17, Ornaments: Y18, R57, BG13, R59, B05, RV17, C2, Star: Y18, Top Gift: V20, V22, V25, Bottom Gift: B16, RV02, Shadow W3

Products

All Dressed Up, Baubles & Tinsel

Spellbinders, Vintage Ornaments Embossing Folder

Gina Marie Designs, Frilly Lace Rectangle Die

Above All Gods

Good morning from the Design Team of Word Art Wednesday blog and our sponsor for the 726-727 edition, Creative Worship Stamps.  

Our featured scripture is Psalm 95: 2-3.  Remember you can visit the Word Art Wednesday blog spot to pick this scripture digitally for use on your cards or projects later. 

For my project card, I selected the 'Adore Him' stamp from Sweet n; Sassy.    (Note: If you aren't aware, Creative Worship was formally called Sweet 'n Sassy and were rebranded in 2024.

As you can see I used two of the major pieces from this stamp set and the featured scripture for my card. 

 

I selected two of the stamps from the set, and stamped them separately, then used Copic markers for coloring.  I also printed the scripture to fit in the corner of my design. 

After coloring I tried several layouts until I found the one that seemed to appeal to me the most.  After trimming each piece I cut a liner mat and secured to each image and to the scripture also.  I loved finding the navy background paper with the bright gold stars - a perfect match for this layout and scripture. 

The card base is a 6" square top fold with the background secured first.  Then I started at the top left, securing each piece and slightly overlapping to fit all three in the area of the card front.  After all pieces were secured, I still wanted a star.  I found the tiny yellow charm star  in my stash and added it using a brad to secure this piece to the card and complete my design. 

Thanks for stopping by to see what I have been coloring.  Click HERE to visit the Word Art Wednesday blog spot for the 11/19 edition to grab your free digital image of the featured scripture. 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

  

The Holly and the Ivy Christmas ~ Challenge 196  

The Daisy Chain ~ Challenge 102 ~ Christmas / Winter  

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 312  

C.R. A. F.T.  ~ Challenge 768

Products

Sweet n' Sassy, Adore Him

                                                                                                                                                                                         

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