Snarky Card

💌 Handmade Happiness: A Fun Card You’ll Want to Share! ✂️✨

There’s nothing quite like sending a little piece of you through the mail — especially when it’s wrapped in paper, sparkle, and joy. This week’s project is a bright and cheerful handmade card that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just saying “hey, thinking of you!”

🪄 Quick How-To:

1. Pick your palette: I went for happy tones — to match my "squirrel" which I turned into a skunk simply by using my copics in W0, W1, W5, W7 on XpressIT paper

2. Finish it off:  Using a fun snarky sentiment.

💡 Pro Tip: Craft two of the same design — one to give away and one to keep for inspiration later (or when you forget what you made last month, no judgment!).

Handmade cards have this magical way of making people feel seen. Whether it’s a friend, a coworker, or even yourself — sending a little handcrafted kindness never goes out of style. 💖

Stamps Used:

Just Fart
Spot The Dog

OMG!
Grass
Poof
Chuck The Squirrel (turned skunk)

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Brain in a Jar: A Curious Experiment in Creativity

 Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

There’s something strangely comforting about visiting your special creepy place — that quiet corner of creativity where things get just a little weird. Sometimes, you even light up the room… or at least, the brain in the jar!

This project started with the wonderfully odd Brain in the Jar stamp from Crackerbox Stamps — one of those designs that makes you grin the moment you see it. It’s creepy, it’s quirky, and somehow it just begged to be brought to life.

I began by coloring the brain with alcohol markers, layering soft watercolor pencil shadows to give it that eerie depth, then finished with colored pencils and gel pen highlights to make it pop. Everything was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, crisp and clean against the chaos.

The card itself took on a vintage laboratory feel — like something discovered in an old scientist’s notebook. There’s plenty of texture here: neon pastes, wall tape, and a mix of rough and smooth surfaces that catch the light in unexpected ways. My favorite part? The brain is on tiny hinges and actually opens up to reveal a wicked little message inside.

It’s the kind of project that feels like a mad experiment gone right — part art, part science, and all fun.
So, what do you think? Are we ready to join the crew at the crazy lab?

Supply List:

Wicked Fun

Brain in A Jar 

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, pattern paper, wall repair tape, foam stickers and Halloween ephemera, and black bling.

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

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Autumn Trees

 Hi, Janet here with a card full of fall colors.

On a white cardstock circle, I stamped some leaves with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored it with copic markers. It is layered on a larger, rust color, scalloped-edge circle. Next, I stamped the word  Autumn with Clair  VersaFine Nocturne Ink on a die-cut piece of light brown paper. I punched a hole and tied a thin brown string through it. Then I attached it to the circle. Three brads are added for dimension.

For the base, I used a rust color block design. I cut a slightly smaller piece of fall paper with trees. I placed it on the left side with a small border. Then I attached the circle to the card.

Stamps Used

Harvest leaves

4 Seasons

Products Used

Clair Versafine Nocturne Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Thanks for looking! Hope you're enjoying the fall cards and the beautiful fall weather.

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Have a bushel of fun!

 Hello, Janet here with a fall card. Picking apples is one of my favorite fall activities.

I stamped the basket of apples on white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with copic markers. Next I stamped the word, Autumn across the top with Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink. I layered it on black cardstock, and then on black checkered paper. A black ribbon is wrapped around and tied on the left side. The last layered is red with outlines of apples.

Stamps Used:

Bushel of Apples small

4 seasons

Products Used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking. Hope you have time to pick some apples!

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Falling Leaves

 Hello, Janet here with a colorful fall card. I think anyone would enjoy receiving this.

Using an oval die, I cut a piece of white cardstock. I stamped the sentiment, "A fallen leaf is nothing more than Summer's wave goodbye," with Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink. Using copper foil cardstock, I cut a larger oval to layer the sentiment on. The next two layers are printed with fall paper and matching copper foil. I centered the sentiment and attached it. The finishing touch is the thin copper string.

Stamp Used

Fallen Leaf

Product Used

Clair Versa Fine Nocturne Ink

Hope you are enjoying these simple fall cards.

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So Many Squirrels

Hello, friends!  Toni here with a snarky cute friendship card that's perfect for fall or anytime of the year.

I stamped and watercolored Duck Grin and Silly Squirrel Sm, placing them to leave space on the card front for the Don't Have Ducks in Row sentiment.

Next, I used a stencil to add falling hearts and acorns.  Originally, they were in a pale blue, but that seemed boring, so I added in fall colors like yellow and orange. Happy dancing now!

For a full list of products used and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, FrankieHelpsCraft.  Have a great rest of your week!

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A Dash of Magic and a Pinch of Healing

      Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

You know what they say—when you’re feeling under the weather, a little magic can go a long way. And really, who better to brew up a “get well soon” potion than a witch and her loyal black cat?

This card definitely took the scenic route to completion. I started with one idea in mind, then took a turn, then another—and maybe three more after that! But honestly, that’s part of the fun. Sometimes the best cards are the ones that evolve on their own, with a sprinkle of surprise and a dash of whimsy along the way.

In the end, I landed on a Get Well card that carries a delightful Halloween vibe—because why shouldn’t a little witchy magic be part of the healing process? It’s perfect for those friends who appreciate a good spell, a black cat companion, and a touch of spooky charm, even when they’re not feeling their best.

For this card, I decided to have a little fun with the sentiment. I split the Chicken Soup sentiment between the outside and inside of the card—because sometimes a good phrase deserves a little stage time! On the front, it gives a hint of what’s coming, and inside, it ties the whole witchy get-well theme together perfectly.

To make the scene feel more grounded, I extended the floor from the Witch with Crockpot image so the Cat and Broom didn’t look like they were floating midair (as magical as that might be!). It’s a small detail, but it really helps everything come together, making the little potion-brewing scene feel cohesive and cozy.

Supply List:

Witch with Crockpot

Cat and Broom 

Chicken Soup

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, speech bubbles dies, mouse border punch, pattern paper, and black bling.

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

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Fall Blessings

 Hello, Janet here with another simple fall card.

The fall paper is so beautiful that you only need a sentiment to create a lovely card.

I stamped the sentiment, "For All Our Blessings we give thanks," with Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink on a die-cut piece of white cardstock. I placed it on a piece of angled orange paper. The bottom layer of the card is matching orange, with fall-designed paper on top. I attached the sentiment and orange paper on top. Three brads are used for an accent.

Stamps Used

All Our Blessings

Products Used

Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink

I hope you enjoyed this card. It is a great season to send a card and show you care.

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Hocus Pocus Halloween Card

Hocus Pocus is one of my favorite movies, and so I made this card with the Sanderson Sisters and their book.  

Crackerbox Stamps has a lot of Hocus Pocus stamps, but I used the Sanderson Sisters Silhouette over the saying, Hocus Pocus Bunch.

I stamped Hocus Pocus Spell Book and mounted it on a black circle.

There is also the Black Flame Candle I wanted to use, but couldn't figure out where to put it.

Maybe you might have some ideas for the candle?

Stamps Used:

Sanderson Sisters Silhouette

Hocus Pocus Bunch

Hocus Pocus Spell Book

Do you or anyone you know watch Hocus Pocus for Halloween?

Vicky

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Mini Halloween Card On A Card

Hello Stampers. Vicky here today with a card on a card.

On this card, I used scraps. I had the black and the green folded cardstock lying on my desk and didn't feel like cutting another piece of black, so I decided to use them together.

I stamped the Pumpkin With Crow on white and fussy cut around it. 

 

The Happy Halloween With Webs was stamped with VersFine.

I sponged orange and used the Texture Brush for the black dots.

Stamps Used:

Pumpkin With Crow

Happy Halloween With Webs

Products Used:

VersaFine Claire

I hope this gives you some ideas on how to use your scraps.

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Custom Coffee Order

Hello, do you order directly from the coffee menu, or do you create a custom order?

For today's card, I started with a red card base. 

I added some coffee themed pattern paper and a banner

from Kraft paper.

I colored and cut out the Geezer stamp and used foam

squares to pop him up.

My sentiment is from the Coffee Set 1 stamp set.

I distressed the sentiment and white coffee paper

with Vintage Photo distress ink.

Have a great day,

Timothy

Stamps Used

Geezer

Coffee Set 1

 

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Sassy Cows and Snarky Laughs

      Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

I’m joining the Just for Giggles hop on Instagram again, and ever since discovering Crackerbox Stamps, it feels like that’s all I ever reach for during this hop—and honestly, can you blame me? Their stamps have the perfect mix of funny and snarky that makes me laugh every single time.

This round, I’m featuring one of my all-time favorite cows, Miss Daisy. 🐮 I tried to branch out and use one of the other hilarious sentiments from the set, but somehow I always end up circling back to my trusty “KISS MY DAIRY-ERRE”—because really, it just says it all! 😄

I started with a cream-colored tag, stamping Miss Daisy front and center. To give her a little scene to stand on, I used a bit of washi tape to mask a line—it’s one of those simple tricks that always makes a big difference. Then I went to town with my mini blending brushes, blending Bahama Blue, Rose Bud, and Dandelion inks from Memento. The mix of those colors gave the background such a cheerful, lighthearted feel—perfect for Miss Daisy’s personality!

Once the ink was dry, I added a few doodles to ground the tag and started pulling together some pattern papers and older backgrounds from my stash. It’s always fun to give those leftover bits new life, especially when they tie everything together so perfectly.

Supply List:

Miss Daisy

Memento Rose Bud 

Memento Bahama Blue
Memento Tuxedo Black

Memento Dandelion

Additional Supplies: Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, pattern paper, and black bling.

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

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Burlap Fall Card

 Hello, Janet here with a simple, colorful fall card. I love making fall cards. The colors are so vibrant.

I started with a piece of brown cardstock embossed with leaves. I cut a piece of colorful fall paper into 3 equal pieces and rounded the corners. I placed them equally on a piece of dark blue paper. It is attached to the brown paper. A small rectangular piece of burlap is tucked under the right side of the blue paper. I stamped the word "Autumn" with Clair VersaFine Ink on a piece of tan paper that was die-cut. It is attached with 2 brass brads. The word Autumn is part of a four-piece set for the seasons.

Stamps Used

4 Seasons

Autumn Word

Products Used

Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink

Thanks for looking! Enjoy your fall card-making!

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Pumpkin Poop Treat Card

 Vicky here today with a treat card.

Do you make special cards for some special people?

They can have a card and a treat all in one.

This card is scored approximately. 4 inches and at 4.5 inches.

I dragged the black ink pad around the edges. I used a polka-dot-patterned paper.

The Smiling Pumpkin was stamped at the bottom of the white cardstock strip.

The top of the Pumpkin Poop saying was masked and inked with orange ink, and put on the flap.

I dragged the black ink pad around the edges on the inside.

Ghost Go Out was stamped and mounted.

I put some Candy Corn in the Treat Box and placed it on the center fold.

M&Ms would also work! You get 6 boxes.

Trick Or Treat Long was stamped and mounted.

I stamped and cut out the Candy Corn.

Stamps Used:

Smiling Pumpkin

Pumpkin Poop
Ghost Go Out

Treat Box

Trick Or Treat Long

Candy Corn

I hope you got some inspiration and Halloween spirit from my card.

Vicky

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Fall Birthday

 Hello, Janet here with a birthday card. It has all the beautiful colors of fall foliage.

Starting out with a small rectangle of white cardstock, I stamped Happy Birthday with Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink. Then I stamped the leaves around the label with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. The leaves are colored with copic markers. Using a soft brush, I added some color with yellow and orange ink. The finished label is added to black cardstock. I place three gold colored brads randomly on the label. The base is brown cardstock embossed with leaves. I stretched a burlap ribbon around the center of the card and attached the label.

Stamps Used

Happy Birthday

Autumn Blessing Leaves set of 2

Products Used

Clair VersaFine Nocturne Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

 

Thanks for looking! Hope you're enjoying the fall cards.

 

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