An Extended Birthday Greeting

I love sending birthday cards, but I don't always get them out in time.

Hello Crafters, for today's card I started with a yellow card base. I added a layer of balloon pattern paper as well as a smaller layer of polka dot paper. I stamped the Belated sentiment stamp on gingham paper and cut a fishtail to one side of it. Next I stamped the Frog 1 stamp and the balloons from the Birthday Set 2 stamp and colored them using alcohol markers. For the inside of my card, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Birthday Set 2 stamp set on light blue paper. I added a 1/2 strip of bowtie pattern paper to the left side of the insert. Thanks so much for stopping by and always send a birthday card, even if it's belated.

Timothy

 

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Unusual Friendship Card

Hello Stampers.
 A bunny and a bear are friends?

Why not! Friendships are for all kinds of animals and can be found anywhere.
I used some of our cute, lovable forest friends to make this friendship card.

I started with a square card and stamped the Bear, Bunny, Raccoon, and the saying, Friendship.

The small word "Friendship" comes in a set of 7 small stamps.

I added some extra branches using the branch the raccoon is on.

I sponged green on the bottom of the card and yellow on the top.

I mounted the card on dark brown, then mounted it on an extra strip of light brown on the left side.

The dark brown card has printed cardstock leaves, then put together.

Stamps Used:

Bear

Bunny

Raccoon

Friendship

I hope you like the friendship card,

Vicky

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Spring Flowers Card

Hello Stamper!

I am ready to bid farewell to the cold and gloomy Winter days and welcome the warmth of Spring.

I can't wait to see some beautiful, colorful flowers blooming everywhere.

The flower I used looked happy to me, and I made them in all different colors.
I stamped the Flower Pot on brown cardstock, cut it out, and adhered it to the card.
I stamped the Vine Sm. a few times up the card and colored it.
I stamped the small Feet Flower, colored them, cut them out, and put them on the vine. It's called the Feet Flower because it is the same flower that is found on our stamp with the cute feet.
I added the saying, Live Out Loud with VersaFine.
Yellow ink was sponged on the background, then mounted on light green cardstock.
I stamped the vine on the card and sponged green ink around the edges.

Products Used:
Flower Pot
Vine Sm
Feet Flower
Live Out Loud
VersaFine

I hope you have a beautiful Spring!
Vicky
 

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Who Let the Bag of Idiots Open.... AGAIN?

 Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!

Who let the bag of idiots open?! Honestly… might be the greatest sentiment ever. Crackerbox Stamps nailed it again, and Helen is the perfect partner in crime.

I almost went for a shaped card, but Miss Helen (in her fabulous larger-than-life version) had other plans—she just wouldn’t fit on the purse. So I flipped the script and added the purse to the front instead, keeping that bold, oversized vibe front and center.

Supply List:

Who left the bag

Helen with Coffee (large variation)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Additional Supplies: Cricut, pattern paper, and alcohol markers.

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

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Apples Aren't Just for Your Health

Howdy, friends! Toni is with you today, sharing a humorous get-well card.

I used a stencil to create the apple background, which I then covered with a vellum panel.  I stamped and colored up the Horse Hanging On image using Copics.

I love how he's popping up over the Apple a Day sign.  So cheeky!

Thanks for stopping by. For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Wish Upon A Star

If you wish upon a star, make sure it's a brand new one.

Hello, for today's card I started with a white card base. Next I added a piece of black cardstock and then a piece of pattern paper from a comic paper pad. I stamped the According To Astronomy stamp on teal cardstock and added layers of black then white cardstock pieces behind it. I glued the sentiment directly to the card front. Next I stamped the Comic Woman stamp and colored it with alcohol markers. I popped her up with foam squares. To finish the card, I added a few star embellishments. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Comic Woman

According To Astronomy

 

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Shaker Series : Easter

Monica here, I have 3 very cute Easter shaker cards!

 

Hi everyone, today I am back sharing some shaker Easter cards I made using these cute bunny tooshies. I joined an Easter card exchange, and these I figured fit the mold perfectly. 

Be sure to check out the video below to see how easy it is to make some Bunnies Butt Shake....

STAMPS USED:

Bunny Butt

Bunny Ears

Sentiment

ADDTL SUPPLIES

Bone Creasing

Memento

Shaker Embellishments

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Funny Skeleton Birthday Card

 Hello Crafter.

Happy Birthday, you survived another year using our skeleton. You didn't die, and that's a win!

You made it through another year of ups and downs, twists and turns, and all the crazy things life threw at you. That's something to celebrate!

So here's to you, on your special day, may it be filled with love, laughter, and all of your favorite things.

You deserve it!

Pretty easy card, stamped and colored, then mounted on an orange card

I did add the dashes on the tablecloth to add some detail.

Stamps Used:

Skeleton's Birthday

Congratulations Snarky

You Survived

Have a fabulous day, and thank you for looking!

Vicky

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Hippie Girl's Birthday

Hello Stampers.

Who's counting years when you're counting good vibes, unforgettable memories, and endless laughter? Our little hippie girl is still bringing the party with her energy and carefree spirit! Vicky made this card.

I stamped and colored the images.

The background is a stencil around the edges.

I stamped albums and used them on the inside.

I also used a couple of the albums to embellish the photo.

Stamps Uses:

Girl

We Still Rock

Girls Guitar

Album

Check out more of our hippie girls, and our 60's stamps!

Thanks for taking a look! Take care,

Vicky

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Get Well Minion Card

Hello, it's Timothy, sharing a get well card.

For today's card, I started with a beige card base. I chose gingham paper for the background and I used a spiral notebook paper to get the look on the left side. I cut two wonky die cut circles and distressed the edges using a finger dauber. I stamped the Get Well Soon Short stamp and cut it out using a die from my stash. Next I stamped, colored and cut out the Medicine Bottle And Medicine and Mummy Stuart stamps and popped them up using Foam Squares. To finish my card, I added three gold sequins. Thanks for stopping by and be well.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Get Well Soon Short

Medicine Bottle And Medicine

Mummy Stuart

Adhesive Used

Foam Squares

 

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Humorous Inspiration Card

 Hello Stampers.

When a friend needs a little pick-me-up when life gets crappy, why not take a deep breath and dump them? Imagine the feeling of relief as you watch them disappear, never to be seen again! Hope everything comes out of it, that you're feeling better, and that you're ready to take on the day with a happy heart!

Stamps Used:

Outhouse

Saying

Grass

I hope you are having a great day!

Vicky

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Happy Easter

 Happy Easter, everyone, as I share another fun fold card design using stamps from Crackerbox stamps 

Not sure how to describe the fold, but I have been trying to do things differently 

Stamps Used:

Hoppy Easter

Betty ~large

Bunny Ears

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Pet Sympathy Card

Hello, friends. Toni here with a bittersweet pet sympathy card. Actually, you could use it for people, too. 

I used a cloud mask with Catherine Pooler inks to create the background within the arch. I stamped the Feathers & Birds image using my MISTI and Versafine Clair Nocturne, but only one press was needed with that fabulous red rubber.

I embossed the kraft panel as it seemed too plain without that. I trimmed it down too, so that a bit of the white card base would show as framing and tie in to the arch.  

The Wings Were Ready sentiment is quite lovely. Just the right amount of emotion without being too mushy.

Thanks for stopping by. For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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He Is Risen

 Hello, Janet here with an Easter card to share.

First I stamped the cross with lilies on white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Using a punch, I cut the corners out.  The cross and flowers are colored with colored pencils. Using a soft brush and brown ink, I distressed the white cardstock.  A tan polka dot distressed paper is used for the base. I wrapped some tan string around and placed it under the stamped cardstock, before placing it on the base. He is Risen with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink directly on the polka dot paper. That is layered on the ecru card.

Stamps Used:

Cross with Lilies

He Is Risen

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Get those Easter cards ready for next month.

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Humorous Card For A Friend

Hello Stampers.

A humorous card to lighten someone's day.

Start your day with a bang! May your morning motivation be the driving force that pushes you to be your best self. And may the devil himself be left in awe of your determination!

I stamped Lady Stella Laughing and colored her.

The saying, Live Your Life was stamped next.

I stamped the Dot Background. This comes in a set of 3 different backgrounds.

I lightly sponged blue around the background and mounted it on a pink card.

Stamps Used:

 Lady Stella Laughing

Live Your Life

Dot Background

I hope you wake up and have Satan shuddering!

Vicky

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