Not Your Average Get Well Card

 Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

At my age, having a stash of Get Well Soon cards is less of a choice and more of a necessity. But let’s be honest—just because it’s a get-well card doesn’t mean it has to be boring!

I had so much fun creating this one with the adorable egg stamps from Crackerbox Stamps—seriously, they stamp like a dream! Ironically, I was aiming for a slightly imperfect, offset look… and of course, they all came out perfectly aligned (isn’t that always the way?).

The chicken? Absolutely essential. As soon as I read the sentiment, I instantly thought of good ol’ chicken soup for the soul. Instead of my usual go-to patterned paper, I challenged myself with a new color palette and created my own background using the eggs. No patterned paper in sight—and I loved every second of it!

Supply List:

Chicken Standing

Egg Solid and Outline
Chicken Soup

Additional Supplies:

Paint brush (for splattering), inks, alcohol markers, white gel pen, paintbrush, and watercolor pencils

Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis

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Summer Fairy Wishes

Hello, everyone!  Toni here and today's card commemorates summer--dandelion wishes, glorious sunsets (possibly sunrises but that's too early for me), and fireflies (aka fairies).

I used an oval mask along with Catherine Pooler inks to create a vibrant spotlight on the card front. Just imagine how many other color combos I could have used!  

Next, I stamped the Fairy Blowing Stars, Dandelion & Fluff Set of 2, and Grass Set of 2 with Versafine Clair Nocturne.  I had used my MISTI so I could repeat stamp if needed, but with these red rubber stamps, I was good to go.  I stamped the Make a Wish sentiment last.

I particularly love the parts of the silhouette that extend beyond the edges of the sponged spotlight, don't you?

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great rest of your day! 

For a full list of products used and to see my other projects, just visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft. I'm also on IG.

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Hello Greeting Card

 Hello, Janet here with a card that could be used for any occasion for anyone.

Using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, I stamped two feathers on scrap paper, colored them, and cut them out. Next, using the Royal Texture Stipple Brush and Memento Expresso Truffle Ink, I added color to a piece of white cardstock. I attached the feathers, tied two pieces of brown string around them, and inserted 3 brown brads.  Hello is stamped in the lower left corner in VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink. On a larger layer of white cardstock,  I stamped the feathers randomly and colored them lightly. I layered that on brown paper and onto the card. The smaller top layer is then attached.

Stamps Used

feather-decorative

Hello

Products Used

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Memento Expresso Truffle Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Royal Texture Stipple Brush

Thanks for taking a look. Have fun cardmaking!

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The Cows Are at It Again!

 Hi y'all, Dalis here! 

Bernice is back—and she’s just as sassy as ever. With her bold attitude and snarky comebacks, she’s the perfect bovine to help you grab the day by the horns. This card is all about embracing that cheeky humor that makes life a little more fun.

I’ll be honest—I’m a snarky-at-heart kind of person. If someone handed me a card like this, I’d be rolling with laughter… probably down a grassy hill—or more realistically, down the stairs! Bernice knows how to make an entrance, and this card is no exception.

Supply List:
Cow 2 Bernice
Amazing Things
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Other Supplies:
Doilies, stickers, ephemera, diecuts and pattern paper

Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis

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Play Ball!

 Hello, Janet here with a Birthday Card straight from the dugout!

Any baseball fan, young or old would love it!

First I stamped the baseball, bat and glove with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white cardstock. Then I colored them with colored pencils and cut them out. Next, I stamped Happy Birthday with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink on white cardstock. Using a soft brush and brown ink I smudged the blue and white  striped designer paper, Happy Birthday, the baseball, baseball glove and bat to make them a little dirty and look well played. I also roughed up the edges of the blue and red layers. I attached the baseball. baseball glove and bat onto the blue striped paper. That is then layered onto the blue and red cardstock. The sentiment is layered onto blue and red cardstock, and attached to the card.

Stamps Used

Baseball and Bat

Baseball Mitt

Products Used

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Hope your enjoying all the baseball games this summer!

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Wishing You Peace and Comfort

 Hello, Janet here with a comforting sympathy card.

I started by stamping the Feathers with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on scrap white cardstock. Using colored pencils, colored them and cut them out. Using a stipple brush, I added color to a piece of white cardstock. Then I arranged the Feathers on the cardstock and added some pearls. Using a corner rounder, I rounded the corners on it. I cut a slightly larger piece of navy paper and rounded the corners. I layered that on some designed light blue paper. Using VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink, stamped the sentiment, Feathers are reminders that angels are always near on the lower edge of the card. The last layer is navy blue paper.

Stamps Used

Feather Decorative

Feather and Angels

Products Used

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Royal Texture Stipple Brush

Thanks for looking at my card. Sympathy cards are hard to make, but have a lot of meaning.

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Relaxing under the palm tree

 Janet here with refreshing summer card. This is where most of us dream of being.

On the first layer of white cardstock, using Memento Expresso Truffle Ink, a soft brush and a stipple brush I made the sandy beach. On another layer of white cardstock, using a soft brush, and blue ink I made the water and sky. Saving the upper left corner for a soft yellow sun made the same way.

I tore the blue layer at the bottom, creating the foam at the edge of the water. I added a little silver glitter to the torn edge for sparkle. The blue layer is attach to the brown sand.

Next, I stamped the palm tree with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and cut it out. I glued it to the left side of the card. The sentiment, Sit back, Relax and have a great day is stamped directly onto the card using VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink.

Stamps Used

Palm Tree

Sit back

Products Used

Memento Expresso Truffle Ink 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Royal Texture Stipple Brush

 

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You’re Clawsome

 Hello crafters, Timothy here today sharing a card to show someone just how “clawsome” they are.

I started with a fun piece of pattern paper for my background. I used a neon green cardstock for the base. I stamped, colored and cut out the Crab Happy (small) stamp. I used some alphabet dies to create the sentiment. Cork paper was used to give the illusion of sand. I cut out a piece of coral for the background and finished the card by adding enamel dots. Have a great day!!

Timothy

Stamp Used

Crab Happy

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Cute Fishy Hello

Welcome, friends!  It's quite appropriate that the fish in my card is called "Smiley," don't you think?  Toni here with you today.

I stamped Smiley directly onto the card base then used a wavy stencil to create the water using my favorite color of Distress Oxide, Salvaged Patina. I like that it adds a bit of interest without making the card too fussy. 

Now I didn't bother masking the image as I knew the Copics I was using would cover any blue overage, but I did try to avoid overlapping.

The last step involved embossing the Swimming By sentiment on a black strip then laying that over a hello diecut that I sponged with Catherine Pooler inks.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great rest of your day! For a full list of products used and to see my other projects, just visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.  I'm also on IG. 

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Happy Anniversary

 Hello, Janet here with a romantic Anniversary Card that any couple would enjoy.

I made a brick wall from an embossing folder and spread brown ink over it. Next, I cut out a green circle. I stamped two wine glasses and a bottle of wine with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored them with Copic markers and cut them out. I attached everything to the ecru card. Happy Anniversary was stamped in the upper right corner with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink.

Stamps Used 

Wine Bottle and Glass

Happy Anniversary

Products Used

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Hope you like the card.

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United We Stand 4th Of July

Vicky here today with a 4th of July card.

I stamped the American Flag, and colored it.

The saying, United We Stand was stamped with white ink.

Hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July.

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Sassy Miss Daisy has done it again!

    Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

Miss Daisy’s Got Attitude — and a Whole Lot of Cheese!

Miss Daisy has done it again! She just can’t help herself — that sass is part of her charm. This cheeky card was created as part of a dairy-themed Instagram Hop I’m participating in, and I couldn’t resist leaning into the theme with a little extra snark.

The sentiment called for something bold and dairy-inspired, and what better way to play it up than with a cheesy background? Literally. The cheese motif adds just the right dose of humor while tying everything together in the most delightfully absurd way.

It’s a little funny, a little snarky, and totally Miss Daisy. Be sure to follow the hop for more dairy-inspired laughs and creativity!

Supply List:
Miss Daisy
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Other Products:
Alcohol Markers
White Gel Pen

Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis

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Minion Stuart Bring Snarky Card

 Hello Stampers. Vicky here today with Stuart, smirking about the snarky saying.

Printed paper was placed on white cardstock and then affixed to a textured brown card.

Stuart was stamped, colored, and cut out. He was put on the same brown cardstock and then white.

The saying Some People Speak was stamped on white and then mounted on the same brown.

Stamps Used: 

Stuart

Some People Speak

I hope you got a little chuckle.

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Happy Belated Birthday Card

 Yippee Yahoo! Timothy has created a belated birthday for you, in case life has been a little busy to get one done before the birthday. Anyone getting a card this nice wouldn't mind if it were a little late.

Timothy started with a dark brown card. He distressed a printed card.

You can distress paper by rubbing it on your scissors or using a distress tool. 

He stamped the Tin Star on the background.

The saying, Birthday Fun was stamped and cut out with a die. He sponged an Ocure color around the edges.

Horse Hanging On was stamped, colored, and cut out. He hung this cute horse behind the Happy Birthday. How can you not smile looking at him?

The Little Behind saying was stamped and sponged on the edges.

Stamps Used:

Tin Star

Birthday Fun

Horse Hanging On

Little Behind

We hope you like the card and find it inspiring!

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Happy 4th Of July Card

Timothy is celebrating the 4th of July by sharing a card with you today! 

Timothy started with a navy blue card and layered different colored and patterned papers.

He cut a circle of the flag glitter paper and put twine around the edge.

Timothy used a Label Maker for the words.

Miss Prissy, the chicken was stamped, colored, and cut out.

Stamps:

Miss Prissy Stamps

Miss Prissy Dies

Miss Prissy Stamp & Dies

4th Of July Stamps

We hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July!

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