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