Stamping a Rainbow of Coffee Beans

Hi everyone, Dalis here!

You know how coffee cards usually lean into browns and neutrals? Well, not this one! When I started this design, I knew I wanted coffee — but I also wanted color. So, I went bold. Vibrant, happy tones, and a palette that just makes you smile. It’s coffee, but in technicolor! Because sometimes a cup of joy needs a splash (or three) of color.

Supply List:

Coffee Bean set of 2

Cool Beans 

Versamark Ink 

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, pattern paper, wall repair tape, stickers and ephemera, foil, googley eyes, silver thread, and black bling.

Before I get into the BLOG HOP, let me mention we are having a 25% SALE: COFFEE, TEA & COCOA SALE!

Crackerbox Stamp is Sponsoring Coffee Lovers, for more information, make sure you check out our Blop Hop Post HERE 

#fallwinter2025clh

The hop is:
2025 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Friday, November 7 - Friday, November 14

How to Recreate This Card:

1. Lightly draw diagonal pencil lines about one inch apart across your card front.

2. Stamp your large and small coffee beans, rotating the stamps each time to create visual interest.

3. Follow the ROYGBIV color order for a fun rainbow look! I used Memento ink pads — they’re bright, vibrant, and stay that way beautifully over time.

4. Once the ink is completely dry, gently erase your pencil lines.

5. Add a few doodled hearts for a playful touch.

6. Stamp the “Cool Beans” sentiment with VersaMark ink onto a piece of vellum, then heat emboss it in black.

7. Color the beans from the back side of the vellum with alcohol markers, then attach it to your card front.

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

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A Whole Latte Love for Paper Piecing

  Hi Everyone, Dalis here.

☕ Coffee is my JAM! Honestly, without coffee, life would be… well, let’s just say I’m not willing to risk it for everyone’s safety. 😅

I’ve been hoarding some patterned paper from my #1900sCraftyStash (you know the one—you love it too!), and decided it was finally time to give it some love. The Coffee Cup Heart stamp was the perfect match for a little paper piecing magic, and let me tell you—it turned out even better than I imagined!

I colored the heart and kraft sections to bring it all together, and even with a little fidgeting on the die-cutting part (looking at you, “BEAN” letters 😜), the whole card came together in about 30 minutes.

Scroll down for the full instructions—hope you give it a try! 💛

Before I get into the BLOG HOP, let me mention we are having a 25% SALE: COFFEE, TEA & COCOA SALE!

Crackerbox Stamp is Sponsoring Coffee Lovers, for more information, make sure you check out our Blop Hop Post HERE 

#fallwinter2025clh

The hop is:

2025 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Friday, November 7 - Friday, November 14

How to Recreate This Card:

1. Cardbase is a grey cardstock sized at 7x6 inches. Scored at 3.5 on the 7" side to make this mini slimline. Cut out a piece of pattern paper at 3x5.5" and attached to the front, leaving a frame margin all around it.

2. Stamp the Coffee Cup Heart on white cardstock and also onto your pattern paper of choice. This teal bubbled paper was just perfection (in my humble opinion.)

3. Cut out the two pieces that make the cup without the sleeve from the pattern paper stamped piece. 

4. Before gluing the paper pieced pieces color the sleeve, heart and the shadow on the lid of the cup. This way in case you color outside the line the pattern paper might cover it.

5. Glue your pattern paper pieced pieces onto the white stamped image that you just colored.

6. Stamp your Bean Awhile sentiment, masking the word BEAN onto white cardstock with your Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Cut the IT'S and AWHILE and colored the borders to make it look distressed.

7. Die-cut the word BEAN.

8. Assemble as shown. 

Supply List:

Bean Awhile

Coffee Cup Heart 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 

Additional Supplies: Alcohol Markers, Pattern Papers and Alphabet Dies

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

 

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A Sip of Retro Charm

  Hi Everyone, Dalis here.

There’s something about that 50’s carved look on stamps that always makes me stop scrolling. It’s nostalgic and bold at the same time — like finding a piece of vintage charm that still feels modern. When I saw this coffee stamp at Crackerbox Stamps, it went straight into my cart. I knew it would be one of those stamps I could use again and again — for anyone, any occasion. I paired it with a retro color palette that just felt right, and honestly, the sentiment tied it all together. The pièce de résistance, as they say!

Before I get into the BLOG HOP, let me mention we are having a 25% SALE: COFFEE, TEA & COCOA SALE!

Crackerbox Stamp is Sponsoring Coffee Lovers, for more information, make sure you check out our Blop Hop Post HERE 

#fallwinter2025clh

The hop is:

2025 Fall | Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Friday, November 7 - Friday, November 14

How to Recreate This Card:

1. Lightly draw diagonal pencil lines across your card panel — these will help you center your image and evenly alternate your three chosen colors.

2. Blend or ink each section, alternating the colors as you go. Let the ink dry completely, then gently erase the pencil lines.

3. To create a perfectly matched sentiment strip, drag one of your ink pads directly onto a piece of cardstock.

4. Stamp your sentiment with embossing ink and heat emboss it using white embossing powder.

5. Cut the ends of the strip into a fishtail shape and adhere it to the card front.

Supply List:

Coffee Cup 50s

Coffee Blood 

Versamark Ink 

Additional Supplies: White embossing powder

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

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Boo-tiful Chaos: A Spooky Mixed Media Card Adventure

 Hi Everyone, Dalis here.

Halloween is my magical time of year—the season when I can make the weirdest cards imaginable, and no one says a thing about it! I love everything about creating during this time. Creepy cards? Yes, please. Funny cards? Absolutely. But my favorite of all are the Mixed Media FUN cards that let me throw everything onto the table (sometimes literally) and just play.

For this project, I used three fabulous Crackerbox Stamps: Ghost Sketched, Spider Spooky, and Wicked Fun. The ghost helped me complete the cutest little “BOO” sentiment, and honestly, he might be one of my favorites to work with. He’s so easy to color—and even easier to spookify!

To give him a little ghostly glam, I added two-way glue to his eyes and mouth and then pressed on some toner foil. Voila! The coolest foiled-eyed ghost you’ve ever seen was born. The spiders didn’t escape my creative mischief either—they each got a pair of 3mm micro googly eyes, and they couldn’t be more perfectly sized.

As for the background, I went full mixed media mode. I distressed edges, stitched on paper, blended colors, added paste and embossing powder, and, of course, brought in more foil. This card truly has a little bit of everything—and I couldn’t be happier with the spooky, shiny mess that came out of it.

That’s the best part of Halloween crafting—there are no rules. Just weird, wonderful, wicked fun.

What would you have done differently?

Supply List:

Wicked Fun

Spider Spooky 

Ghost Sketched 

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, pattern paper, wall repair tape, stickers and ephemera, foil, googley eyes, silver thread, and black bling.

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

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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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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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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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When the Pumpkin Pirate Learned to Dance

Hi everyone, Dalis here!

    I’ve had two crafty dreams on my list for a while: making a dancing card and finally inking up my Pumpkin Pirate from Crackerbox Stamps. Well, the stars (or maybe the cobwebs?) finally aligned! The only hitch? My pumpkin needed a body. Enter Kid Witchy, swooping in like a true hero. Now, don’t get me wrong—I am head-over-heels, can’t-stop-swooning in LOVE with her fabulous retro makeup. But this time, I borrowed her body so my pumpkin could bust a move.

    To set the stage, I stamped the Web Corners (set of 2) in white pigment ink, then gave them a little heat embossing magic with white powder. Perfect spooky sparkle! The sentiment, Wicked Fun, was basically made for this project, and I couldn’t resist finishing things off with some Fall Essentials Die set goodies from my stash.

    And there you have it—a Pumpkin Pirate ready to dance the night away. 

Supply List:

Pumpkin Pirate

Kid Witchy 

Wicked Fun

Web Corner Set of 2

Memento Luxe Wedding Dress Pigment Ink

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, Fall Stitched Dies, white embossing powder, white 

Here is the video!

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When Bugs Go BOO: A Playful Halloween Card

   Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

The days are starting to cool off, which means pumpkin spice everything is about to take over. I’ll be honest—I’m not a fan of the flavor, but I can definitely get behind all the Halloween cards, posts, and decorations that come with the season.

For this card, I reached for the Bug Scary stamp from Crackerbox Stamps and started stamping them in a rainbow pattern. My original idea was to go through the entire rainbow in order, but partway through I thought—how fun would it be if they were holding a BOO sign instead? That idea completely changed the direction of the card.

I played around with different layouts, trying to figure out the best way to work the letters in, until I landed on a version that made me smile. It has just the right touch of funny and spooky mixed together. What do you think—would you have kept the full rainbow, or gone with the BOO like I did?

Supply List:

Bug Set of 3 Large

Bug Scary 

Versafine Clair Acorn

Additional Supplies: Watercolor pencils, white gel pen, embossing folder, and cutting machine for BOO sign.

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

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Egg-citing Twist on a Classic

   Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

I love messing with my stamps and making them do things they were never meant to do. This time? That EGG SOLID stamp got flipped upside down and turned into a balloon—because why not? I kept the colors translucent so they actually look like real balloons (you’re welcome). Pro tip: draw your string all the way to the knot as a straight line before letting it do its wild stringy thing. Just a black gel pen, nothing fancy. The Happy Birthday sentiment tied it all together, but honestly? Think of the possibilities! One egg, one sentiment—this could be a graduation card, a congratulations card, basically an anything card. And yes, now I want to make a whole sky full of them.

Supply List:

Birthday 1 Sentiment

Egg Solid or the Egg Solid & Outline

Hay Stack

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

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Go Bold—Then Go Bolder!

   Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

I have a new bestie and her name is Prissy! She’s sassy, colorful, and SO much fun! I went all out with this one—mixed media messy in the best way. I stamped, stenciled, added paste, stapled, and even used things that were definitely not meant for cards. And yes… I finished her off with real feathers! Are you ready for Prissy? Because SHE is 100% ready for you! 💃🎨🔥 #MixedMediaMayhem #SassyAndCrafty #PrissyIsHere

Supply List:

Prissy Stamp Only

Egg Solid & Outline

Prissy Stamp and Coordinating Die Combo

Memento Luxe Tuxedo Black Ink

Versamark Embossing Ink 

Raise your hand (or wing!) if you don’t know when to stop on a project 🙋‍♀️ Yeah… same here. Prissy was already fabulous, but I had to add a sentiment. Sure, I could’ve stamped it inside—but I really wanted it to be part of the fun, front and center. What do you think? My in-house approval team (aka hubby and daughter) gave it a thumbs up! 😄

What I’m trying to say is: go as far as you want with your cards. Play. Explore. Layer it all on. You won’t know where “too far” is until you go there—and sometimes, that’s where the magic lives. 💥🎨 #CraftWithoutLimits #MixedMediaPlay #GoBoldOrGoHome

I recorded the whole process, mess and all, so if you're ready to see how Prissy came to life, check out the video below. It was one of those magical days where creativity took the lead, and I just followed.

Ready to get a little wild with your cardmaking? Hit play and join the fun!

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

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Need a Quick Card? Make one "like no UDDER"!

  Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

Bridgette is the perfect stamp for a quick card! She can be black and white or brown and white—and the only thing you really need to color is her little bell. I decided to go the extra mile (which for a quick card isn’t that far!) and added some stenciled clouds. The patterned paper and the texture of the corrugated piece really help Bridgette take center stage—just like she’s used to! 🐄💛

Did you notice the envelope detail? It took almost no time at all, but it’s such a sweet little touch that gives the recipient a sneak peek of what’s inside. Just a small effort for a big smile!

Supply List:

Like No Udder

Cow Bridgette

Hay Stack

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

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Not Your Average Get Well Card

 Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

At my age, having a stash of Get Well Soon cards is less of a choice and more of a necessity. But let’s be honest—just because it’s a get-well card doesn’t mean it has to be boring!

I had so much fun creating this one with the adorable egg stamps from Crackerbox Stamps—seriously, they stamp like a dream! Ironically, I was aiming for a slightly imperfect, offset look… and of course, they all came out perfectly aligned (isn’t that always the way?).

The chicken? Absolutely essential. As soon as I read the sentiment, I instantly thought of good ol’ chicken soup for the soul. Instead of my usual go-to patterned paper, I challenged myself with a new color palette and created my own background using the eggs. No patterned paper in sight—and I loved every second of it!

Supply List:

Chicken Standing

Egg Solid and Outline
Chicken Soup

Additional Supplies:

Paint brush (for splattering), inks, alcohol markers, white gel pen, paintbrush, and watercolor pencils

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

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