Pam's Pearls

Friday, July 8, 2022

You're Not a Year Older

Today I'm sharing another stamp in the series from My Favorite Things, Festive Old Friends. It's a wonderful set of several 'Elderly' Folks designed to mix and match for humorous birthdays. This one is a hit on the year of Quarantine ~ 2020!

Even though that's been 18 months ago now, we all remember it well and sure hope we don't have to do that again! I love this sentiment and think it's a perfect birthday card design for about any adult.

I've selected one of the gentlemen from the set and used Copic markers for coloring. The die set from My Favorite Things is excellent as you can see.

After stamping the sentiment, I trimmed close to it and then ran the coordinating red Copic along the edges to make it appear to have a red liner.

I made the red 6" x 3 1/2" mini slimline card base and covered the front with a corner of scrapbooking paper with this vintage clock face. After adding the sentiment and the colored image I added the twine and the tiny clock at the knot. Inside I added a 2 1/2" x 5" white box for writing to complete the card.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps ~ Challenge 433 ~ Birthdays

Paper Minutes ~ Challenge 751 ~ Balloons

Promarker Challenge ~ Week 648 ~ Bingo (die cut/image/sentiment)

AAA Birthday ~ Game 39

Inspiration Station ~ Challenge 33

Stamp + Fun = Creativity ~ Challenge #414

Pam's Pearls

Products

My Favorite Things, Festive Old Friends

My Favorite Things, Festive Old Friends Dies

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Dogwood Sprig

Today I'm sharing a beautiful and quite large card using Colorado Craft Company's Big & Bold Collection, Thank you Dogwood.

The pink dogwood is such a 'spring' card but I personally just love it's delicate petals and lightly colored leaves. Using Copic markers to color this image allows the smooth coloring on the leaves and just a hint of coloring on the flowers. Adding the green patterned background under the pink die cut heart frame gives this 6" square card lots of dimension.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

CAS ~ Challenge 234 ~ Thank You

Through the Craftroom Door ~ 7/5 Challenge

Use Your Stuff ~ Challenge 451 ~ Plants/Flowers

Pam's Pearls

Products

Colorado Craft Co, Thank You Dogwood

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Listen to the Sound of Silence

Today I'm sharing with you a card I made using one of Northwoods Stamps image.

It's from the package named "Cattail, Birds & Water Silhouette & Pine & Lake Silhouette"

I selected this card for today's posting because of the time I have been spending on my porch the last few weeks. It's been a Godsend to have the morning temperatures in the 70's with a gentle breeze. I've gone out early each day to enjoy this time, to listen to the sound of silence, and watch the cove wake up for the day.

My hope for you today is that you can find a spot to stop your busy schedules for a few moments to Listen to Sound of Silence. It's a God Given Gift for sure!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Lit Patch of Crafty Friends ~ challenge 185

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 234

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 459 Outside Fun

Crafting Happiness ~ Challenge 125

Word Art Wednesday ~ 549-550

Pam's Pearls

Products

Northwoods, Cattail, Birds & Water Silhouette & Pine & Lake Silhouette

Monday, July 4, 2022

Christmas In July

I promised myself in January I would work on my Christmas cards all year long. Like most New Years Resolutions, I failed miserably. But today - as the heat waves of July roll through, I'm here with Jan's Digital Shop's Design Team as we introduce you to new Christmas images this month.

Today I'm sharing TWO new images. The first is from Jan's BELIEVE package ~ I've pulled out the sled and boots; and then farther down you will find the 2022 FREE Ornament image! Once again Jan is graciously giving away a new design during the month of July.

Here's my first completed card and a few details about it.

After sizing the image for a 5" card, I used my Copic markers for coloring.

Then I used a Glaze pen to go over the word Believe and the gold bells. It's a bit hard to see in the larger photo, but like most cards - it looks a lot better in person.

I added a black liner mat for contrast and used a rectangle corner notched die. After securing all the pieces to the 5" x 6" card base I added the gold organza bow at the top and three dark green glittery dots at the bottom right.

Next I'd like to introduce Jan's 2022 Free Ornament image, which I've made in a 6" square card.

I sized this image to just under 4" and also used Copic markers for the coloring. I used the Tattered Lace Lacy Days Square Die for the decorative edge.

After die cutting, I also used the Glaze pen on the berries throughout this card. It's amazing how that little touch gives such an extra glow to the card.

For this layout I took the burgundy and the blue patterned cardstock and cut the squares diagonally, then spaced them at each corner on the card base. Once secured, then I added the image in the center. I added several multi shades of blue crystal diamond dots around the image to complete the card.

Be sure to check out all the Design Team cards on Jan's Challenge Blog where you can enter your cards also for a chance to Win!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

CD Sunday ~ Challenge #88

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge ~ June

Paper Dragon ~ Christmas in July

Word Art Wednesday ~ 549-550

The Holly & the Ivy Christmas Challenge ~ #119

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 273

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Believe ~ Sled

Bow: R22, R24, Boots: N2, N4, N5, N6, Y26, Sled: E15, E19, Y26, Y28, Berries: R37, Greenery: YG63, YG67, YG91, Sepia & Olive Multi Liner

2022 Freebie Ornament

Package: B21, B24, B26, B28, R46, Round Ornament: B21, B24, Y28, Heart Ornament: R46, Y28, Green Multi Liner, Greenery: Olive Multi Liner

Products

Jan's Digital Stamp Shop, Believe

Jan's digital Stamp Shop, 2022 Free Ornament

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Hot Summer Days!

Last month I was very pleased to see that one of my cards was a winner in one of the challenges that I had entered! As a result of that win, I was asked to be the Guest Designer for their site, We Love Stamping (UK) in July.

The theme for this month is Anything stamped with the option of Hot Sunny Colours. For this I have selected Unity Stamp Company's Sunset Promise by Artist Angie Blom. I've paired this with a scripture from Psalm 90:12.

To make this card, I stamped the image and then scanned it to make a digital image. This allowed me to add the digital scripture and size both of them to fit together properly. Once I was satisfied with the placement, then I printed the image on 110# Neenah cardstock. I used Copic alcohol markers for my coloring.

I selected a lavender cardstock and made the 6" square card base. Then, I die cut the image and multi-colored matting using Quickutz Nesting Frames 7. Ensuring the card base was turned with the fold at the top, I then added the mat and the image to the base. To complete the card, I added the purple twine triple wrapped and tied a sunshine charm at the bow.

Thank you members of 'We Love Stamping' for inviting me to join you this month with this card. This site is such a fun one to play along in the challenges!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Creative Fingers ~ Challenge 234

Crafty Gals ~ Challenge 232

Fab N Funky ~ Challenge 554 ~ Summer Colors

Try it on Tuesday ~ Here Comes Summer

Pam's Pearls

Products

Unity Stamps, Sunset Promises

Quickutz, Nesting Frame 7

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Hello Beautiful Friend!

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend on this Saturday morning. Maybe I'm catching you at the BEACH!?

That's what the Design Team for Polkadoodles are bringing to you today - Ocean, Beach and Mermaids! Time to enjoy some 'cooling' cards!

For my project, I selected Meribelle Mermaid Seahorse. I've always been intrigued with the Seahorse and this image is no exception. What fun it was to color!

After sizing the image to about 4" tall, I printed it on 110# Neenah cardstock and then colored with Copic Markers.

Adding the background water to appear as if water was coming in was a challenge, but was fun! I'd learned this technique several years ago, so it could use some improvements, but I loved doing the tiny bubbles! Each bubble has eight Copic colors in it!

Once I had completed the coloring I added the 'Hello Beautiful' stamped part of the sentiment close to the Seahorse. Next I die cut the 'friend' eight time with white cardstock and once with the blue metallic paper. Carefully I glued each layer together ending with the blue metallic on top, making the stacked word 'friend' then adding it to the card base.

The card base is 6" square and I covered it with a coordinating blue cardstock. Then I secured the completed image to the top to complete my card.

Be sure to visit the Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge blog to see all the Design Team cards and to enter your card too.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Fingers ~ Challenge 234

Your Next Stamp ~ Challenge 187 ~ The Fun Continues

Crafty Gals ~ Challenge 232

Double D Challenge ~ Beachtime

Fab N Funky ~ Challenge 554 ~ Summer Colours

The Paper Shelter ~ Challenge 518 ~ Under the Sea

Try it on Tuesday ~ Here Comes Summer

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Hair: V12, V15, V17, Crown: Y28, YR18, YR16, YG23, Fin/Tail: B02, B04, B06, B16, Little Fish: B16, Leash: Y28, Seahorse: YG01, YG23, YR18, YR27, YR24, YR65, Y28, Y26, Bubbles: BG15, BG11, RV12, RV00, BV04, BV02, Y11, Y0, Water, B02, BG11, B60, B63, BG13, BG02, BG70

Products

Polkadoodles, Meribelle Mermaid Seahorse

Friday, July 1, 2022

Sparkly Butterflies

I'm back this afternoon with Morgan's Artworld as we release the July addition of the challenge blog.

You can view the entire challenge blog HERE and also enter your cards in the challenge.

But first, allow me to show you my card for this month using Morgan's Butterflies 2 image.

After sizing the image to about 3" tall, I used Copic markers for coloring. I loved the details in this image - such fun to color!

I die cut the edges using the Gina Marie Designs Frilly Lace Nesting Rectangle die. I stamped the Hello Lovely from the Altenew Stamp set Fancy Greetings. The purple circle doily was from my stash.

Next I covered the 5 x 6 grey card base with the mosaic leaf patterned paper. I secured the colored image to the top left and allowed the circled sentiment to slightly overlap as I was adding it to the bottom right to complete the card design.

Be sure to check out all the Design Team cards on Morgan's Challenge blog and submit your cards also.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 618 ~ Week 5

Make Mine Monday ~ Challenge 177 ~ Colouring Any Medium

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge ~ June

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 273 ~ All Occasions

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Hair: E21, E23, E25, Wreath & Leaves: YG63, YG67, Wreath Flowers: V17, BV02, BG02, B05, Wings: V17, Dress: YG63, YG67, Butterflies,: BG02, B05, Y15, Nails: BV05, Eyeshadow and Dots: YG60

Products

Morgna's ArtWorld, Butterflies 2

Gina Marie Designs, Frilly Lace Rectangle Nesting Die

Altenew, Fancy Greetings

When You Are Old and Gray

Today we are starting a new week at the Colour Crazy Challenge blog with Dr. Digi - House of Stamps, providing our sponsorship.

Our image provided to use was 'Flossie Bumblethorpe' and I decided to add a scripture to the image for my card today.

The last time I posted a card/image of an older lady, I caught a good bit of grief about being cruel. While everyone has their opinion, it never feels good to get comments that aren't even about how you made the card. As design team members, we are given images that are sometimes way out of our comfort zone. It's our job to make the card with the image look excellent and marketable. For me personally, I put a lot of time and 'me' in every card. I know we can never please everyone. I'll continue to be grateful that I'm able to create for many Design Teams, for my customers, and for myself.

Flossie has been around a while with Dr. Digi's House of Stamps, so be sure to check out the site for other images of her. I used Copic markers for coloring and have listed them below. The decorative edge was achieved using the Spellbinder Deco Rectangle die. The scripture is from Isaiah 46:4. I typed that on the computer, then trimmed and matted with the coordinating green solid cardstock.

The card base is 5 1/2" square and I covered it with the patterned paper before securing the image and the scripture to the card base.

Be sure to visit the Colour Crazy Challenge blog to see the other Design Team cards and enter yours!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Color Throwdown ~ Color Challenge 699

Word Art Wednesday 549-550

Time Out ~ Challenge 217 ~ Be Kind

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Hat: V15, V17, V04, V05, G94, Purse & Shoes, V04, V05, Skirt, BG70, BG72, BG75 Top, BG72, BG75, Hair: N4, N7, Walker: C2, W2

Products

Dr.Digi, Flossie

Show Your Colors!

We're kicking off the July edition of the Critter Crazy Challenge this morning. As we prepare for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, I'd like to share another House Mouse image. This one is Stampabilities 'Show Your Colors'.

What a great House Mouse image!

I've used Copic markers for my coloring, then trimmed close to the edge of the image. Gina Marie Designs Label Three gave just the right matted border behind the image and before the white card base. With these layers secure, I then added the sentiment 'God Bless America'.

What a great scripture is also to go inside this card - available at Word Art Wednesday Blog ~

Be sure to check out all the Design Team cards on the Critter Crazy Challenge Blog and enter yours also. I'd love to see them there!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks ~ Challenge 618 ~Week 5

Simon Says ~ Wednesday Challenge

Word Art Wednesdy ~ Week 549-550

Cardz 4 Guyz ~ Challenge 299 ~ Summer

House Mouse ~ Challenge 368 ~ Options Stripes

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Left - Monica: E50, E51, E93, Fur: E31, E33, E35, Center - Mudpie: E50, E51, E93, Fur: E21, E23, E25, Right - Amanda: E50, E51, E93, Fur: E43, E35, E57, Flag: B38, R46, White Gel pen

Products

Stampabilities, Houses Mouse, Show Your Colors

Gina Marie Designs, Label 3

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Have a Roaring Good Time

It's time for the July Classic Design Challenge and our sponsor for this month is SheepSki Designs.

For my project card, I selected Bryan's Baby and made a very special guy, Mr. Frank, his 92nd Birthday card.

It's not every day that we know someone turning 92, so why not celebrate with a 1930's Magenta Pink convertible!

After sizing the image to just under 4" long, I printed it on Neenah 110# cardstock and used Copic markers for coloring. I stamped the three sentiments from Crafter's Companion's, 'All that Jazz' and 'Roaring 20's' sets.

The card base is a dark gray 6" square. I added a 2" metallic magenta strip, then a 1" metallic gold strip down the left folded edge. Next I secured the colored image in the center, then added the sentiments around the top and bottom edges. Lastly I added the die cut numbers '92' to the top right to complete the fun and memorial birthday.

Be sure to visit the Classic Design Challenge Blog to see all the Design Team cards and to add your entries too! I'd love to see them.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 273 ~ All Occasions

CD Sunday ~ Challenge 88

Dare 2B Artzy ~ June ~ Masculine

Fab N Funky ~ Challenge 554 ~ Summer Colours

Simon Says ~ Wednesday Challenge #96

Paper Funday ~ Challenge 42 ~ Masculine

Through the Craftroom Door ~ June

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Car: RV55, RV66, N0, N6, N7, C2, C4, C5, C6, Wing: BG45, BG49, BG57