Moo-d Boosting Card

 Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!   

Got a friend who’s feeling under the weather? A handmade card like this is sure to bring a smile.

For this card, I used Cow Bridgette (large) paired with the Herd You Were Sick sentiment for the perfect get-well combo. The Hay Stack stamp ties everything together, creating a fun and cozy background scene.

Add in a few patterned paper scraps that fit the farm theme, and just like that, you’ve got yourself a cheerful GET WELL SOON card guaranteed to brighten someone’s day.

This one has such a fun farmhouse charm... cute, comforting, and just the right amount of moo-d boosting.

All stamps used are from Crackerbox Stamps. 

Supply List:

Cow Bridgette (large)

Hay Stack

Herd You Were Sick 

VersaFine Clair Acorn Ink

Additional Supplies: Ink, feathers, Pattern Papers and dies.

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

 

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It's 5 o'Clock Somewhere

I don't know about you, but Clara here has the right idea! Toni here today, getting my party on.

I used a stencil along with Ranger Candied Apple Distress Ink and Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed to create the background.

Next, I colored up Clara with Cocktail Variations using Copics. Of course, I then decided it was too difficult to see Clara against that fab background, so I added a vellum panel.  Much better!

And is there a sentiment other than What Time Is a Good Time that pairs so well with the scene? I will continue to search for it!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card.

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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Clean and simple, or with a few extra details?

 Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!   

A or B? Clean and simple, or with a few extra details?
My family unanimously voted for A, but I had that creative itch to see B finished, too. You know that feeling... once you’ve stayed in the crafty barn too long, curiosity takes over. 🐄✨

Honestly, I think both versions turned out fun and would be a joy to make or receive.

I started by stamping Cow Bridgette (small) and masking her before stamping Barn Variations (large) in the background. I colored everything using my favorite technique: starting with alcohol markers, then adding shadows with watercolor markers, and finishing with highlights using a white gel pen.

For version A, I kept things clean and simple.

For version B, I stamped an extra Bridgette, fussy cut her, and added a fence post die cut along with some grass for extra dimension. I also stamped the Your Day sentiment, cut it into pieces, and arranged it to complete the scene.

Both cards have their own charm... but now I’m curious; are you Team A or Team B? 

All stamps used are from Crackerbox Stamps. 

Supply List:

Cow Bridgette (small)

Barn Variations (large)

Your Day (large)

VersaFine Clair Acorn Ink

Additional Supplies: Alcohol Markers, White Gel pen, Brown Marker, Pattern Papers and dies.

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

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Thankful Fore You

Hello, for today's card, I started with a green card base. Next I layered a piece of blue cardstock, followed by a piece of plaid pattern paper. I used green cardstock and a grass die and layered that on top of the plaid paper. I colored the Bob Golfing stamp and popped him up with foam squares. I cut out a stitched tag in green card stock and created the sentiment using the One In A Minion and Thanks stamps. I cut the word "fore" in black cardstock using alphabet dies and layered it on blue cardstock. I stapled some bakers twine to the top of the tag and added it to the card with foam squares. To finish the card, I added three sequins. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Bob Golfing

One In A Minion and Thanks 

 

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Super Birthday

Hi everyone, I am sharing a birthday card my grandson actually helped me design.  I allowed him to pick the stamps himself, and this is what he chose, and a perfect card it is ❤️❤️

Stamps Used:

Super Guy
Sentiment
Bubble

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Kids Celebrating The 4th Of July Card

Hello Stampers. Vicky here today. Are you getting ready for our 250th anniversary?

I am getting into the patriotic spirit to celebrate the 4th of July with a silhouette stamp of kids marching proudly, holding the American flag as they pave the way for a brighter future!

I started with stamping the 4th Of July Kids with VersaFine Black.

I cut a blue piece of cardstock for the top. I needed something up there, but wasn't sure what I wanted.

I saw the flag pin on my desk, so I cut off the back and used it on the card.

I had a smaller piece of red cardstock sitting there, but it wasn't long enough to go all the way across the card.

I cut it from corner to corner and pushed the bottom piece to the right side of the card to make it longer.

In the space between the red, I stamped Celebrate!

Stamps Used:

4th Of July Kids

Celebrate!

I hope you enjoyed the 4th Of July Kids!

Vicky

 

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Independence Day Minion

Hello, I started with a red card base. Next I layered a piece of specialty firework cardstock. I used dies to cut out the sentiment using blue glitter cardstock. For the "th" I used my label maker. I also used a die and green cardstock to create the grass. I used the Minion 1 stamp set and I colored him with alcohol markers. Thanks for stopping by.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Minion 1

 

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Growing Gardens, Growing Friendships

Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!    

Summer is finally here, and the plants are thriving while gardeners everywhere are busy tending to their little green worlds. While you're taking care of your garden, don't forget to nurture your friendships too! 

For today's card, I kept things simple with a one-layer design featuring the Plant Pots 2 Open stamp. I masked the Small Ivy so it could spill beautifully from the pot, and ended up masking both the pot and ivy twice to build the scene. The garden tool at the bottom comes from the Gardening Tools Set of 7 and adds the perfect finishing touch.

I love how this card captures a quiet summer moment with just a few stamps and a little masking. A sweet reminder that growth happens both in our gardens and in our relationships.

All products used are from Crackerbox Stamps. 

Supply List:
Flower Pots 2 Open
Gardens and Friendships

Vine Small

Garden Accessories Set of 7

VersaFine Clair Acorn Ink

Additional Supplies: Watercolors, White Gel pen, Brown Marker, Pattern Papers and dies.

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

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Cool Summer Wishes from the Fishes

Happy summer, friends! Or should I say, "bloop, bloop?" Toni here today with an underwater scene built from a variety of my favorite fish images.

My first step was to create the background.  I sprinkled a few Brusho watercolors on the cardstock and spritzed with water. I also used some Lindy's Magicals for a sparkly effect, but the pic doesn't really capture that well. Trust me--SPARKLE everywhere!

While that was drying, I stamped out Fish Nibbles, Fish Snooper, and Fish Butch, which I colored with Copics, then fussy-cut.

The background had dried by this time, so I used a deckle edge die to cut it out and flatten it, then stamped Seaweed Tall, Coral Sea Plant, and Branch Herb 2 along the sea bottom.  

Finally, I stamped and embossed the Cool Summer sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card.

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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Loss Of A Pet

 Hello, Janet here with a sympathy card for the loss of a pet.

I stamped the big tree on white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo black ink. It is colored with copic markers. The sentiment, memories of a pet, is stamped in the lower left corner with  VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink.  I stamped a paw print on a heart cut from red cardstock. The white stamped cardstock is layered on brown corrugated paper. A piece of twine is wrapped around the bottom of the corrugated paper. I slipped the heart under the twine. The bottom layer is green and white printed paper.

Stamps Used:

Big tree

Memories of a pet

cat paw

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo black ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Sympathy cards are always hard to make, but they mean a lot to the people who receive them.

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3 Panel Fold Card : Summer

 Hi everyone.  Today I am sharing a card I made that is sort of a 3-panel fold.  

The card measures 5x10, and it is scored at 1.5", 1.5", 1.5", 1.5", and the larger panel 4."

Watch the video HERE!

Stamps Used:

Sweet Frog

Grumpy Frog

Silly Frog

Frog w/Fly

Grandpa Frog

Rock

Sun

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Father's Day Card To A Great Dad

Hello Stampers! Vicky here today.

If you're a fan of those lovable, mischievous Minions and you're looking for a unique way to celebrate a great dad this Father's Day, make a Minion card! It's the perfect way to show your dad just how much you appreciate him, and the Minions theme is sure to bring a smile to his face. Check out the other Minion stamps that Crackerbox Stamps has. 

This card did not turn out the way I had expected it to. 

Have you ever had that happen?

I dropped an ink pad on the bottom of the white card AFTER all of the coloring was done. 

So, what to do...cut it off!

I mounted the cut-off card on a brown piece of cardstock.

So I wasn't sure what to do. I decided to use the bottom of the card for a flap.

I stamped the saying, Great Dad at the top of the card.

I added the saying, Special Part Of My Life.

I folded the brown cardstock up to meet the white cardstock.

Then I stenciled the bricks with a light brown ink.

Stamps Used:

Great Dad

Special Part Of My Life

Happy Carl

Kevin

Carl

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Vicky

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Girls just want to have fun!

 Hello, Janet here with a pretty pink golf card. I made it for my niece who is enjoying the summer golfing with the girls.

I stamped the golf bag on white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the bag with copic markers. The sentiment and Fore are stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink, directly on the white cardstock. With only a slightly larger piece of lime green cardstock I layered the stamped white cardstock on to it. Then onto the designed paper for a bold finish.

Stamps Used:

Golf Bag

Fore

Golf Miracle

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Remember your female golfing friends.

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Father's Day For Husband Card

Hello Super Stampers!

Vicky here today with a card for the man and dad in my life.

Huge shoutout to my partner in crime. Wishing him a Happy Father's Day.

This is a Slimline card. I stamped the saying, Not All Superheroes Wear Sm. with VersaFine Black.

Super Guy was stamped with Memento and colored.

Man Of My Heart was also stamped in VersaFine Black.

Both sizes of Fireworks were stamped all over.

Stamps Used:

Not All Superheroes Wear Sm.

Super Guy

Man Of My Heart

Fireworks

I hope you enjoyed my card and it gave you some inspiration.

Have a wonderful day!

Vicky

 

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Silly Alien

Hello, I stamped the Alien image on white cardstock and then cut it out using a stitched rectangle die. After coloring him, I drew a square around him and colored it in with a black marker. I layered some star pattern paper onto a green card base. I stamped the sentiment with black ink. To finish the card, I added three orange star embellishments. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day,

Timothy

Stamps Used

Alien Funny Face

Na Na Na

 

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