Funny Caterpillar Butterfly Card

Toni here with you today from under my cozy blankets. All this cool weather has got me wanting to hibernate.  You too? 

I had gotten the Caterpillars and Saying stamps with the intention of creating a summer card, but that slipped by way too fast. A bit of mental gymnastics, and I turned it into an autumnal card instead.

To begin, I stamped the Fancy Butterfly with a melange of Catherine Pooler inks. The sentiment is stamped with Versafine Clair Nocturne.  I then die-cut some circles from the panel and popped them up to create the look of thought bubbles.

Next, I stamped the caterpillar and colored him up with Copics, adding a die-cut hill cut from scraps.

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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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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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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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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When Clean and Simple Meets a Nest of Fun

     Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

Sometimes a card just takes on a life of its own—and this one definitely did! I started out with the intention of keeping things clean and simple, using only three stamps. First up was Kid Witchy. Oh. Em. Gee. She is retro fabulous in every possible way, and I couldn’t wait to give her a starring role.

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?

Supply List:

Kid Witchy

Chicken Standing 

Wicked Looked Good

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Watercolor pencils, Alcohol Markers, white gel pen, stitched speech bubbles, hexagon punches, pattern paper, border punches, threads and black bling.

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

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Snarky Cowboy Costume Picture Card

 Hello, pilgrims! Today I'm sharing a snarky kind of Halloween card with you.

I noticed the Cowboy was actually wearing a horse costume and not riding an actual horse so, of course, I thought of Halloween.

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!

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Silly Alien

Hello, Timothy here with a fun Alien card.

I started with a purple card base. I added a green cardstock layer and pattern paper that I cut with some wonky stitched dies. I colored and cut out the Alien Funny Face stamp and paired it with the 

If Aliens Are Smart sentiment stamp. I layered the sentiment on green cardstock. I added three purple glitter stars to finish the card. Thanks for stopping by.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Alien Funny Face

If Aliens Are Smart

 

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Purr-fectly Snarky

    Hi Everyone, Dalis here!

This sentiment is basically me in stamp form—funny, snarky, and everything in between! While browsing the Crackerbox Stamps store, I stumbled across this kitty, and it was love at first sight. Total purr-fection! For the background, I wanted a mixed media vibe, but still kept the overall card simple. A little stencil work and watercoloring tied it all together just right.

Supply List:

Cat and Broom

Do I Fly 

Web Corner Left

Additional Supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black, Watercolor pencils, white gel pen, stitched frame die, Molding paste and blue bling.

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

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Halloween Minion

Hello, Timothy here sharing a Halloween Minion card.

I colored and cut out the Count Phil stamp.

I used a red card base and layered a fun piece of pattern paper on top.

I used some alphabet dies to create the sentiment.

Have a nice day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Count Phil

 

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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.

I took inspiration from Graphic 45 paper that I had forgotten I had (what a surprise!).  Those dots and cherries were perfect to pair with Betty with Question Variations.

I embossed her on a sturdy vellum and fussy cut her out.  Then, I adhered her to the dotty red paper using liquid glue but shouldn't have put any glue under her fingertip. 

The dots on cherry paper aren't white white but a bit gray so I chose a coordinating paper from my stash, stamping the Don't Repeat Gossip sentiment onto the banner and adding a contrasting banner beneath.

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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Seasonal Sale and Halloween Birthday Card

Toni here with you today helping a friend celebrate her Halloween birthday.  Although Christmas is my favorite holiday, Halloween is a close second.

I sponged my card base with Catherine Pooler inks and spattered it with water.  

I diecut the spooky border and adhered that to the card base, adding scraps of yellow behind the windows and pumpkin.

Next, I diecut the sentiment and sponged it with more Catherine Pooler Flame ink to match the orange I had colored the Pumpkin with Cat.

I decorated the inside of the card as well using Web Corners Set of 2 which frames a mashup sentiment I created using Bats in the Belfry and Birthday 1.

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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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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Funny T-Rex Dragon Card

I've always been fascinated by dinosaurs, and it's amazing we can theorize so much about their lives, given fossils and such.  Now, do we know for sure that a T-rex's arms were relatively short?  Yes, BUT--now hear me out--what if it had tentacle fingers or something that didn't survive the fossil record, and overall its arms were proportionally the same as its legs? Yikes!

When I saw the Dragon with Fire stamp, I immediately noticed its little arms and just had to pair it with the I'd Hug You sentiment.  LOL.  Too cute.  I stamped Grass Set of 2 with Catherine Pooler ink.  I used CP inks for the colorful sky as well. A strip of washi finished off the ground.

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 Friendship Card

 Hello Stampers. Vicky here with a sassy friendship card.

My base card is deep purple, followed by white, then the striped paper.

I stamped the Lady with VersaFine Claire on white and layered her with the deep purple.

After I stamped the saying, Friendship Must Be Built, I cut it out with a die.

Before I removed the die, I outlined the inside of the die with a Copic Glitter Marker.

Stamps Used:

Lady

Friendship Must Be Built

Product Used:

VersaFine Claire 

Thanks for taking a look!

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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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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The Cows Are at It Again!

 Hi y'all, Dalis here! 

Bernice is back—and she’s just as sassy as ever. With her bold attitude and snarky comebacks, she’s the perfect bovine to help you grab the day by the horns. This card is all about embracing that cheeky humor that makes life a little more fun.

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

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

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