Aye Matey Pirate Card

 Hello Stampers! Vicky is here today with a card for anyone who likes pirates or Jack Sparrow.

I started with white cardstock for my card, then mounted it on blue cardstock. As I was placing the white cardstock on the blue, my cat jumped onto my table and knocked my card crooked.

I stamped J. Sparrow and colored him with Copic markers.

Next, I stamped the Treasure Chest and colored that with Copic markers.

I added glitter dots for the gems in the treasure chest (the glitter doesn't show on the pic).

The sand is made by markers. Water and sky were sponged with ink.

I stamped the saying, You're A Treasure on tan cardstock.

Before I took the die off, I outlined it with Copic Glitter Pen.

Stamps Used:

J. Sparrow

Treasure Chest

You're A Treasure

Arrr Matey, I hope you enjoyed the card.

Vicky

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A Minion's Greeting

Bello! Timothy here today sharing a fun Minion card.

I started with a white card base. Next I layered a piece of navy cardstock to the base.

I cut a piece of white paper and used that as a guide to layer the corner pieces 

of pattern paper that I added on top.

I glued down the banana paper and cut off the excess. I added the lighter blue piece next, then the yellow piece and lastly the darker blue piece and cut off the excess from the previous pieces of pattern paper. To cover the seams, I added strips of yellow cardstock.

I wrote the sentiment Bello in my own handwriting and cut around it leaving a small 

border. I colored and cut out the Minion and his hat from the Minion 1 stamp set 

and added him to the card. Have a fun day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Minion 1

 

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FORE!

 Hello, Janet here with a card for the golfer in your life.

Using a small piece of white cardstock, I stamped the word golf and the tee with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the tee and embossed the cardstock to look like golf ball dimples. I die cut a strip of grass and attached it to the lower edge of the stamped cardstock. That cardstock is layered on burgundy paper. Then  I layered that onto printed design paper. The last layer is matching the burgundy paper before attaching it to the card.

Stamps Used

Golf

Golf Tee

Products Used

Memento Black Ink

Thanks for looking! Hope you have a golfer who enjoys this card.

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Sweet Friendship Card

Hi, everyone!  Today's card was really simple to make but still packs a lot of detail (and cute details at that).

I first stamped and colored the Bee Girl image on a piece of Copic-friendly cardstock. Then, I masked the image and used a honeycomb stencil with a purple Catherine Pooler ink.

Originally, I had planned to place the white panel on a plain black card front, but decided it needed something more. I used a Lawn Fawn scalloped die to fancy it up and adhered the lot to a bright yellow cardstock. 

This was a great move, as now I had a colorful way forward with the sentiment die. So so cute!

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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Funny Caterpillar Saying Card

 Hello Stampers. Vicky here today with a cute little caterpillar.

This card can be used for any occasion since it's a fun saying.

I stamped the image, Sassy Cindy, colored and cut her out.

I stamped the Caterpillar on her hand.

She is mounted on a color that matches the background paper.

The Caterpillar Saying was stamped and cut in two with a deckle scissors.

The saying was mounted on the same cardstock as the card.

Stamps Used:

Sassy Cindy

Caterpillar

Caterpillar Saying

Caterepillar & Saying ~money saving

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you like our little caterpillar.

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You'll Always Bee My Sunshine

Hello, Timothy here today sharing a sweet bee card.

I started with a light purple card base. I layered it with a piece of

yellow plaid paper. I stamped the sentiment You Are My Sunshine

directly on the pattern paper. I used a photo frame and backed it with

some flower pattern paper. I colored the Girl Bee On Swing and

glued her to the center of the frame. I used a white gel pen to 

add some sparkle to her wings. Lastly, as usual, I added enamel dots.

Stamps Used

You Are My Sunshine

Girl Bee On Swing

Thanks for swinging by and have a sweet day.

Timothy

 

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Memories Card

 Hello Stamper. I am here to share another idea using our spiral stamp.

You could use some pictures with this.

I stamped the Spiral Side stamp twice.

Next, the Memories was stamped.

I trimmed it to fit on the card.

The edges were sponged in Ocure ink.

I used the same ink for the Design 2 stamp.

If you need a little extra to put on your card, we have plenty of elements.

With light blue ink to match the card, I used the Stipple Texture Brush.

Stamps Used:

Spiral Side

Memories

Our Borders And Frames

Product Used:

Stipple Texture Brush

Thanks for taking a look, and I hope you got some inspiration.

Vicky

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Let's Misbehave!

Salutations, Timothy here today to see who's ready to Misbehave!

I started with a wheat color card base, which I also used as mat layers 

for the 2 inch pattern paper squares. 

I stamped the Newt's Initials stamp on the blue-green layer, using the 

same color ink for a tone on tone look.

I stamped the In The Mood To Misbehave stamp

and cut out each line in the sentiment to

show off more of the background.

I stamped and colored the Newt Scamander image and added him

to the bottom of my card.

Lastly, as usual, I added a few enamel dots to finish the card.

Stamps Used

Newt's Initials

In The Mood To Misbehave

Newt Scamander

Thanks for stopping by!

Timothy

 

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A Sweet Saying For A Friend

 Hello Stampers. Vicky here today with one of my favorite sayings.

I started with 2 printed papers. I stamped the image of Betty and colored her.

The saying, Thought About You was stamped in VersaFine Ink.

The ink is ideal for fine detail lines, making it perfect for words.

Stamps Used:

Betty

Thought About You

I hoped you enjoyed the card,

Vicky

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Smile! Make Them Wonder

Hello, Timothy here, sharing a card to make them wonder.

I started with a blue card base. 

I wrapped brown baker's twine around the chicken wire pattern paper 

and layered that piece onto the card base.

I cut out an oval from plaid pattern paper 

and layered it with the same blue cardstock.

I stamped and colored the Rooster image and added him

to the center of the oval layers.

I stamped the Smile! Everyone Wonder

sentiment at the bottom of the card.

I finished the card by adding three enamel dots.

Stamps Used

Rooster

Smile! Everyone Wonder

Have a great day and don't forget to smile.

Timothy

 

 

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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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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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Summer Life

 Hi, Janet here with a refreshing card for summer. Soft waves at your feet and a tropical drink.

 Using a soft brush and blue ink on white cardstock, I made the sky. Next, I layered some paper that looks like sand, with the top edge torn for a rough effect. The water is handmade blue paper with some sparkly flakes in it. It looks like water glistening in the sun. On a scrap piece of cardstock, with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and the Life Is Too Short stamp, I stamped the beach items and sentiment. I colored all items with colored pencils and cut them out. I attached them to the front of the card.

Stamps Used

Life's Too Short

Products Used

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

Thanks for looking! Have a great summer.

 

 

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A Farm-Themed Card for a Big Weekend

   Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

It’s very possible that our upcoming trip to Iowa State University is behind my sudden streak of farm-themed cards! We’re heading into a new chapter with our daughter, and I created this special card just for her as we kick off orientation weekend.

“Geezer,” our wild cowboy stamp, takes center stage on this one—he’s just the right kind of character to make it clear that this weekend is all about her. I did a bit of masking magic to customize the sentiment, stamping “It’s Your Day” on the front and saving the punchline—“Milk it for all it’s worth!”—for the inside, alongside Bridgette the Cow, of course.

The background paper has this perfect worn-denim texture that instantly reminded me of a good ol’ pair of cowboy jeans. All the cowboy details and the barn were colored using alcohol markers for a rich, vibrant finish.

It’s a playful, heartfelt card for a moment full of excitement, nerves, and so much pride. Off to new adventures we go!

Supply List:
Your Day
Cow Bridgette
Geezer
Barn Variations
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Other Products:
Alcohol Markers
Pattern Paper (Project Life 4x6 card)
White Gel Pen
Bling

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

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Snarky Day Drinker Pirate Card

It's summer and time to hit the water if you're able. Toni here serving as your captain today. 

I stamped and colored up J. Sparrow using Copics. I had originally planned to just use the Makes You a Pirate sentiment, but it seemed lonely on the card front. I love clean and simple, but sometimes a card calls for a bit more decoration, you know? 

So, I searched my stash and found a gold-flecked parchment-like paper that went well with the Treasure Map stamp, which balanced out the image nicely.

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.

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Missing You Pig Card

 Hello, Janet here with a heart-warming card for a friend.

I stamped the pig with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on a scrap piece of cardstock. I colored him with colored pencils and cut him out. Using a soft brush with yellow and blue ink on white cardstock, I made a sky background with sunshine in the upper left corner. The brick wall was made from an embossing folder and brown ink. I have the pig peeking over the wall. Miss You is stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink on a white scrap and die cut. I added a dragonfly brad in the upper right corner. The card front is layered on brown cardstock and then onto the card.

Stamps Used

Pig hanging on

Cell phone hashtags sweet

Products Used

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink

Hope you liked the card. I think the pig is adorable.

 

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Hey! HAY!

 Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

For this card, using Henrietta on her Nest was a no-brainer—honestly, is there a cuter (or sassier) chicken out there? Whether she’s still searching for love or has already found it, one thing is certain: she’s stealing the spotlight in this fun, farm-inspired scene.

I created a simple sky backdrop and added a few haystacks (including masking some to create depth) to set the scene, giving Henrietta a cozy and lively setting. To add some balance, I combined two different sentiments and included a few extra elements to ground the entire composition. As a final touch, I carried the theme onto the envelope by stamping and masking the haystacks right on the front—because who doesn’t love a little sneak peek before opening the card?

Supply List:
Chicken on Nest Henrietta
Hay Stack
Hay! Sentiment
Hey Sentiment
Dot Splatter
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Other Products:
Alcohol Markers
Paper Flowers
Die-cut Shape

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

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Extra Crispy Miss Prissy

My kid sister gave me the idea for this card. She's brilliant and so very creative!

I stamped Miss Prissy onto the card front so I'd know where I would be placing her after coloring and fussy cutting her out. 

I then used a honeycomb stencil with Catherine Pooler and Lisa Horton metallic inks.  I love how that blended and wish I could show you the shimmer, but you know how finicky cameras can be.

I added the die-cut sentiments and had Miss Prissy popping up from behind.  On the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Miss Prissy set: "Live today like you're getting fried tomorrow."  Perfect!

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, you can visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.  Have a great rest of your day!

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