Let's Try a Different Approach

Hello, friends!  Toni here, and I'm ready to womansplain something to you.  The whole planet has me shaking my head.

First, I stamped the Bug Mosquito using Catherine Pooler Orange Twist on Pop Tone Orange Fizz cardstock.  I then embossed the Mosquito Saying on Pop Tone Apple Green cardstock.  I love those two colors together.

I used a thin strip of black and white striped cardstock to separate the two, then added the Frog Being Crazy image, which I had fussy cut. Look at that poor frog--he's really feeling the mosquito!  LOL.

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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Wishing You The Best

What could be better than being rich and having joy in your heart?

I started with a green card base. I layered it with shamrock pattern paper that I cut using a deckle trimmer. Next I stamped and colored the lady from the Coffee 2 stamp set and the hat from the Minion 1 using alcohol markers. I stamped the Wishin' Pot O' sentiment on white paper, and layered it on top of some gold specialty paper. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day.

Timothy

Stamps Used  

Coffee 2

Minion 1

Wishin' Pot O'

 

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Cinderella Shoes

Hello Stampers. Vicky is here today. 

Who doesns't love the Cinderella story, and the movie?

Doesn't a new pair of shoes make you happy?

Cinderella's shoes stand for a magical transformation, love, and your future.

And the right pair of shoes can change your life, rags to riches.

I think this Cinderella saying has a good, positive outcome. 

The base card is coral, and then there is olive green. Printed cardstock is on top, and I used some of these colors for the back of the images and the saying.

The Betty image is available in 2 sizes. I used the small one.

Stamps Used:

Betty With Question ~ small

Cinderella Shoes

Shoe Border

Product Used:

Memento Ink

VersaFine Ink

Adhesive

Thanks for looking!

Vicky

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You Got This

Always remember where your strength comes from.

Hello, Timothy here, sharing an encouragement card. I stamped the Floral Lady image using 

VersaFine Clair Acorn Ink. I stamped the Can Do All Things sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I used stitched dies to cut around the image and sentiment and I popped them up using Foam Squares. I used a white card base and a piece of African print pattern paper for the background. To finish the card, I added three black enamel gems. Have a fantastic day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Floral Lady

Can Do All Things

Adhesive Used

Foam Squares

Ink Used

VersaFine Clair Acorn Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

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What a World

Hello, friends!

You ever have one of those days?

Toni here, and I swear the Life is Diarrhea sentiment is so apropos right now.

For my card, I stamped and colored up the Pig in Mud image, then fussy 

-cut him out.  I used farm-themed patterned paper so he looked like he was among his people.

Then I stamped the Life is Diarrhea sentiment using Catherine Pooler Macchiato, the perfect brown to match the paper.

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

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Purple Reign of Sass

Hi Everyone. Dalis Here!

Prissy has officially had enough of the lovebirds and their parade of hearts and roses. If she’s going to step into Valentine’s season, she’s doing it with attitude intact. This sentiment feels exactly like something she would say, bold, unapologetic, and just the right amount of snark.

I kept this as a one-layer card, which makes her personality shine even more. No extra layers, no distractions. Just Prissy front and center, delivering her perfectly timed remark. Sometimes, simple really is stronger.

And this one is for my purple lovers out there. While the world leans into pink and red, Prissy chooses something richer and a little dramatic. Purple gives it that regal, confident energy that fits her so well.

A one-layer design, a splash of purple, and a whole lot of sass. Honestly, it feels very on brand for her. 

Supply List:

Miss Prissy

Love Pen

Life is Not A Fairytale

Candy Heart Big and Snarky Sayings

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

Additional Supplies: Metallic Watercolors, white acrylic paint, purple cardstock for stamping and layering.

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

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Birthday Cake

 Hello, Janet here with a slice of birthday cake for someone special.

First, I stamped the cake slice and the candle with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored them with copic markers and cut them out. Next, Happy Birthday is stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink on pink cardstock and die cut.

The base layer is brown cardstock with a layer of tan embossed cardstock. Next is a pink designed paper strip layered on coordinating brown cardstock. I attached that about 1 inch from the bottom. A paper doily is on top of that. The slice of cake is centered on the doily, don't forget the candle. Happy Birthday is centered at the top.

Stamps Used:

cake slice

candle plain

Happy Birthday small

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoyed this simple, but elegant card.

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Love is in the Air

 Hi everyone, and Happy early Valentine's Day.  Today I am sharing a heart mini album celebrating Love as it comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms.  Each page features a different stamp for Valentine.💘 

This page sets the tone for Valentine's as his heart is full of Love!!

Next have Dave says "Love is in the Air" as he jumps for joy...

and Cindy is puckering up for "Kisses."

Bob says, please be his Valentine, and my penguins are giving out Hugs

Because you can't help who you fall in love with, because "shit happens" and "I Just Love You." 

Stamps Used 

Awning

Honey Bear

Heart Beating

Hearts Dangle

Penguins

Heart Dangle String

Dave Jumping

Sassy Cindy

Box

Cowboy

Poop

Sentiments

Kisses

Be My Valentine

Hugs

#Shit Happens

Other Supplies Used

Bone Folder

Glue

Tuxedo Black Ink

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Loving Anniversary Card

Hello, Janet here with an Anniversary Card to share.

I stamped the Heart with Roses with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white cardstock, colored it with copic markers, and cut it out. Happy Anniversary is stamped on white cardstock with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink and die cut. 

The bottom layer is a soft-pink paper. A dark, wine-colored embossed cardstock is next. I attached the heart with roses on the bottom right. The sentiment is in the upper-left. Two brass brads are holding it on.

Stamps Used:

Heart with Roses

Happy Anniversary Script

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoyed the card.

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A Cowboy Birthday Card

Hello Fellow Crafter. I did a cowboy birthday card. 

They say, A cowboy is a breed tougher than nails and stronger than steel.

Cowboys have been iconic figures for a long time.

And for good reason, they are hardworking, and their style is timeless.

They are a part of American history. My dad loved watching cowboy movies.

I stamped the Barbwire Looped on light tan cardstock and mounted it on dark brown.

I used a piece of black-and-red printed paper as the background for my cowboy.

On a light tan cardstock, I stamped Yippie Yahoo, and cut it out.

On the same light tan cardstock, I used a die and sponged the edges.

The Geezer was stamped on white and colored, then cut out and placed on the die-cut tan cardstock.

The Barbwire Frame was also stamped on the light tan cardstock and cut.

Happy Birthday Fun was stamped on the inside of the frame.

Stamps Used:

Barbwire Looped

Yippie Yahoo

Geezer

Barbwire Frame

Happy Birthday Fun

I hope you enjoyed the Yippee Yahoo birthday card for a hard-working guy.

Vicky

 

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A Retirement Card

Hello Fellow Stampers.

Here is to retirement and the easy life. Retirement is a major change in our lives.

Congratulations to the person who is retiring. No more alarms, and no more packed lunches.

Instead looking forward to lazy days and new adventures.

I started with a purple card. I cut down white cardstock and stamped

Cindy Holding Hand, and colored her.

I use the Grinch Wine Glass, stamped it, and cut it out so I didn't have to mask it.

Goodbye Tension was stamped and cut out with a die.

I cut a larger circle with the same purple as the card.

Stamps Used:

Cindy Holding Hand

Grinch Wine Glass

Goodbye Tension

Thanks for looking and have a creative day!

Vicky

 

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Life Is Better With Cupcakes

Hello, Timothy here sharing a very sweet card. 

I started with a light yellow card base. I stamped the Cupcake Medium Swirl once in yellow ink and again in purple ink. I cut out the cupcake liner and glued it on top of the yellow image. I used dies to cut squares from pattern paper and the frame from purple cardstock. I popped the cupcake up with foam squares. I stamped the Life Without Cupcakes sentiment directly to the card base using purple ink. To finish the card I added three blue sequins. Have a sweet day,

Timothy

Stamps Used

Cupcake Medium Swirl

Life Without Cupcakes

Adhesive Used

foam squares

 

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Feelings? Absolutely Not.

 Hi everyone!  Dalis Here! 

You walked the line between anti and adorably unhinged and honestly… that’s a power move!

You’re right, it is cute, but it’s the kind of cute that’s slightly feral. The raining hearts set the trap. Sweet, romantic, very Valentine-coded. Then bam, Frog Being Crazy enters the scene, actively disrespecting a love letter with a full-body hissy-fit. That contrast is exactly what gives it anti-Valentine energy. It’s not “I hate love,” it’s “love showed up uninvited, and I reacted accordingly.”

Stepping on the letter is the key detail. That one choice flips the narrative from whimsical to rebellious. Without it, you’d have a quirky Valentine. With it, you have a tiny green manifesto against forced romance. The masking and stencil work disappearing into the background is actually a compliment to your design, because the story reads instantly, even though there’s a lot going on under the hood.

So did I succeed? Yes.
Is it still usable as a Valentine’s card? Also yes.
That’s the sweet spot.

It feels like an Anti-Valentine for people who still like hearts but refuse to behave about them. And honestly, that’s a whole demographic.

Supply List:

Candy Hearts Med. Words set of 4

Candy Heart Big and Snarky Sayings

Frog being Crazy

Letter with Rose

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

Additional Supplies: Clear ink and embossing powder, glitter paste, 3D paste, stencils, stapler, metal embellishments, bling, and ribbon.

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

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A Friendship Card

Hello Fellow Stampers. I made a friendship card to send to a friend that I haven't seen in a while.

I wanted her to know I think about her, even tho I might not call as much as I should.

I wanted something more than just saying, "hello".

I matched the cardstock color to the printed paper for the base card.

I stamped the Large Betty with Memento on a separate piece of cardstock, colored her, and cut her out.

I used the same color cardstock as the card to die-cut a background for the saying.

I stamped the saying, Thought About You Today with VersaFine.

Now to get her sent out in the mail!

Stamps Used:

Large Betty 

Large Betty 

Product Used:

Memento

 VersaFine

Have a splendid day!

Vicky

 

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Chocolate Lover

 Hello, Janet here with a sweet chocolate card. It is a card that could be used for several occasions. Such as Valentine's, Anniversary, Birthday or Thank You. Anyone who enjoys chocolate would love this card.

I stamped the candies with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then I colored them with copic markers and cut them out. The nutrition facts label and Sweet Thing are stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink and cut out, also. The bottom layer on the card is pink cardstock. The next layer is pink-heart paper. I embossed a scalloped piece of ecru paper for the final layer. I attached the candies, the nutrition label, and the sentiment, Sweet Thing.

Stamps Used:

Sweet Thing word

Chocolate Strawberry

Candy Round

Candy Square

Nutrition Facts

Candies Set Of 3 ~ Bundle Deal!

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! I hope you read the nutrition label closely! It is a good one.

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