October 22, 2025
October 18, 2025
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:
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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
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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!).
Stamps Used:
October 14, 2025
So Many Squirrels
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!
October 13, 2025
A Dash of Magic and a Pinch of Healing
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.
October 9, 2025
Custom Coffee Order
October 8, 2025
Sassy Cows and Snarky Laughs
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.
Memento Tuxedo Black

Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
October 3, 2025
When Clean and Simple Meets a Nest of Fun
Since the challenge required me to include a bird, I thought, why not go a little unexpected with the Standing Chicken? She adds just the right dose of quirky fun. To finish things off, I reached for the “Wicked Never Looked So Good” sentiment. In my humble opinion, that sentiment could go on just about any card—it’s that good!
At this point, I was loving the crisp hexagon design and feeling very pleased with the clean look. But then… the nest happened. 😂 Suddenly, my “simple” card became a little wild, but in such a fun way. And honestly? I wouldn’t change a thing.
What do you think—do you prefer your cards to stay neat and tidy, or do you let them run a little wild sometimes too?
September 25, 2025
Snarky Cowboy Costume Picture Card
I decided to go vintage, so I colored the image with Polychromos colored pencils and created a Polaroid photo, combining that with the farm-themed papers and the hilarious Banister of Life sentiment.
This reminds me of Jack Palance's character in City Slickers. LOL.
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!
September 23, 2025
Silly Alien
September 3, 2025
Purr-fectly Snarky
Hi Everyone, Dalis here!
August 26, 2025
Halloween Minion
August 25, 2025
Retro Gossip Girl Card
Are you a fan of retro/vintage artwork? I love it. There's just something about the 1940s-60s--at least as portrayed through the media. The old ads and Hollywood movies with their sassy characters are so fun.
August 21, 2025
Seasonal Sale and Halloween Birthday Card
August 4, 2025
Go Bold—Then Go Bolder!
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
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!
July 26, 2025
Need a Quick Card? Make one "like no UDDER"!
July 25, 2025
Funny T-Rex Dragon Card
July 20, 2025
A Friendship Card
July 19, 2025
Smile! Make Them Wonder
July 18, 2025
Not Your Average Get Well Card
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!
Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
July 14, 2025
The Cows Are at It Again!
I’ll be honest—I’m a snarky-at-heart kind of person. If someone handed me a card like this, I’d be rolling with laughter… probably down a grassy hill—or more realistically, down the stairs! Bernice knows how to make an entrance, and this card is no exception.
Supply List:
Cow 2 Bernice
Amazing Things
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Other Supplies:
Doilies, stickers, ephemera, diecuts and pattern paper