Silly Alien

Hello, I stamped the Alien image on white cardstock and then cut it out using a stitched rectangle die. After coloring him, I drew a square around him and colored it in with a black marker. I layered some star pattern paper onto a green card base. I stamped the sentiment with black ink. To finish the card, I added three orange star embellishments. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice day,

Timothy

Stamps Used

Alien Funny Face

Na Na Na

 

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Thank Goodness for Friends Like You Birthday Card

 Hello, my friends! Toni here today sharing a snarky birthday card. No surprise there, huh?

I really liked the Crackerbox Stamps Birthday 1 sentiment but it's so mushy given my snarky bent so I sassed it up.  I colored up the Frog Laughing image and added the common text acronym "TG!"  Now that's what I'm talking about!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card.

For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Coffee Because Murder Is Wrong.

 Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!

“Coffee Because Murder Is Wrong” might just be the crown jewel of snarky stamping, and without question, one of my favorite stamps from Crackerbox Stamps. I think we’ve all had days where coffee felt less like a beverage and more like a public service announcement. 

For this card, I paired that hilariously sharp sentiment with the soft elegance of the Wild Foliage Silhouette, and honestly, the contrast is what makes it work so well. You see the gentle botanical vibe first… then BAM, the snark lands like a caffeine catapult. Unexpected combinations are the confetti cannons of cardmaking.

To finish it off, I used a vintage coffee grinder image as a background stamp, which adds just the right amount of cozy café nostalgia and ties the whole theme together beautifully.

Supply List:

Wild Foliage Silhouette

Coffee Murder

Coffee Set 3

Memento Luxe Wedding Dress Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Additional Supplies: Yellow, Orange and Blue inks, white embossing ink, white embossing powder, border dies, book pages

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

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Trust Me, I'm No Doctor

Hi, for today's card I started with a honey card base. I stamped the I'm No Doctor sentiment on that same color cardstock and cut it out using a spiral notebook edge die. For the background I added pattern paper. I die cut two circles to mimic the medicine from the pattern paper. I stamped and colored the 

Big Head Ed stamp and added him on top of the circle dies. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Timothy

Stamps Used

I'm No Doctor

Big Head Ed

 

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Snarky Reasons I Need My Coffee Card

Good day, everyone!  Notice I didn't say "good morning?" Yeah, I'm totally that person.
Toni here with you today with a fun snarky card featuring the new Coffee 3 set.

This was a really simple card to make, truly. I swear it took me longer to decide on the papers to use for the coffee to-go cup than anything else. LOL.

I stamped the Lady Yelling in the corner of the card front and colored her up using Copics. I then randomly stamped the beans from the Coffee 1 set and positioned the to-go cup at an angle. I love that the Coffee 3 sentiment fits perfectly on the sleeve.

Notice how I didn't check off a specific reason? Probably should have an "All of the above" option or possibly "Other: ________." 

For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Snarky Floral Coffee Card

We all have that one friend, don't we?  LOL.  Toni here with you today.

I love the combination of pretty papers and snark here. Doesn't the Lady with Coffee work perfectly with the Coffee Set 2 sentiment?

I hope this card gave you a laugh!  Thanks for stopping by. 

For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Morning Coffee Card

Hello, friends! Toni here, and although I'm not a coffee drinker, I can so relate to needing that little pick-me-up.

I stamped the funny Snapdragon image onto Bristol white cardstock. I then used Catherine Pooler and Distress Oxide inks to sponge the edges of the panel. I used the same Distress Oxide ink to stamp the Honeycomb pattern.

Next, I colored up the Snapdragon image using copics, finding BG72 and BG75 a good match for the Distress Oxide Speckled Egg ink. I had a scrap of coordinating cardstock and paired that with a small hexagon die for the embossed Coffee Set 1 sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card.

For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Snarky Looney Toons Card

Hello, friends! Toni here today with a snarky card inspired by old school Looney Toon cartoons. Does Foghorn Leghorn ring a bell for you?

First, I sponged the background with Catherine Pooler inks and spattered it with water.  While that dried, I colored up the rooster.

I laid out the various pieces of  the scenes, having particular fun assembling the "I say" catchphrase in conjunction with the fabulous "Go Pluck Yourself" sentiment.

I hope this card gave you a great chuckle!  Thanks for stopping by. 

For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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The Best Things In Life

I started with a teal card base. I stamped the Best Things sentiment stamp on the same teal paper and cut around the words. I added a background layer with pattern paper and then attached three fishtail banners on top. Next I stamped and colored the Lady Yelling stamp and cut her out leaving a slight white border. I cut out a stitched circle from vellum paper and glued the image on top of it. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Lady Yelling

Best Things

 

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Masculine Frog Birthday Card

Hello, friends! Toni here with you sharing a humorous masculine birthday card.

I used a piece of designer paper from my stash for the water and scalloped round circle dies for the lily pads.

Next, I colored up Frog Grandpa with Polychromos colored pencils before stamping the Don't Worry About Getting Older sentiment with Versafine Clair Nocturne.

Thanks for stopping by. For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Low Key Spring, WHAT?!?!?

   Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!

Chocolate is my first love… snarky, sassy stamps are a very close second. So when I spotted the Bunny Butt & Ear stamp, I went from giggling to “add to cart” in record time. No hesitation. No regrets. 

I colored the bunnies like classic chocolate treats because obviously… priorities. From there, the card basically made itself, just a simple sketch paired with some playful spring papers. Light, cheerful, and just the right amount of sass.
The sentiment brings it all together, a little nod to gardens and friendships, because this one is heading straight to my sweet friend Sylvia.

Supply List:
Bunny Butt & Ear
Gardens and Friendships

Additional Supplies: Pattern paper, ribbon, stapler, and blender brush.

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

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Louise’s Egg-stra Playful Spring Background

  Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!

Louise is back and dressed for the Easter and spring season, bringing all the fresh, playful vibes with her. 

For this card, I built the background using both the solid and outline egg images, layering them to create a fun and lively pattern. To keep things from feeling too structured, I added some Dot Splatter across the background, giving it that extra movement and texture.

Once everything was in place, I brought back a bit of contrast with some loose black ink doodling around the design. A few subtle touches of distressing here and there helped soften the edges and tie all the elements together, creating a beautifully balanced mix of clean stamping and artsy detail.

Supply List:
Chicken Standing ~Louise
Egg Solid & Outline
Don't Scare me
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Additional Supplies: Pattern paper, pen, bling, and alcohol markers.

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

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An Extended Birthday Greeting

I love sending birthday cards, but I don't always get them out in time.

Hello Crafters, for today's card I started with a yellow card base. I added a layer of balloon pattern paper as well as a smaller layer of polka dot paper. I stamped the Belated sentiment stamp on gingham paper and cut a fishtail to one side of it. Next I stamped the Frog 1 stamp and the balloons from the Birthday Set 2 stamp and colored them using alcohol markers. For the inside of my card, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Birthday Set 2 stamp set on light blue paper. I added a 1/2 strip of bowtie pattern paper to the left side of the insert. Thanks so much for stopping by and always send a birthday card, even if it's belated.

Timothy

 

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Who Let the Bag of Idiots Open.... AGAIN?

 Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!

Who let the bag of idiots open?! Honestly… might be the greatest sentiment ever. Crackerbox Stamps nailed it again, and Helen is the perfect partner in crime.

I almost went for a shaped card, but Miss Helen (in her fabulous larger-than-life version) had other plans—she just wouldn’t fit on the purse. So I flipped the script and added the purse to the front instead, keeping that bold, oversized vibe front and center.

Supply List:

Who left the bag

Helen with Coffee (large variation)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Additional Supplies: Cricut, pattern paper, and alcohol markers.

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

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Apples Aren't Just for Your Health

Howdy, friends! Toni is with you today, sharing a humorous get-well card.

I used a stencil to create the apple background, which I then covered with a vellum panel.  I stamped and colored up the Horse Hanging On image using Copics.

I love how he's popping up over the Apple a Day sign.  So cheeky!

Thanks for stopping by. For a full list of products and to see my other projects, feel free to visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft.

Have a great rest of your day!

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Wish Upon A Star

If you wish upon a star, make sure it's a brand new one.

Hello, for today's card I started with a white card base. Next I added a piece of black cardstock and then a piece of pattern paper from a comic paper pad. I stamped the According To Astronomy stamp on teal cardstock and added layers of black then white cardstock pieces behind it. I glued the sentiment directly to the card front. Next I stamped the Comic Woman stamp and colored it with alcohol markers. I popped her up with foam squares. To finish the card, I added a few star embellishments. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Comic Woman

According To Astronomy

 

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Humorous Card For A Friend

Hello Stampers.

A humorous card to lighten someone's day.

Start your day with a bang! May your morning motivation be the driving force that pushes you to be your best self. And may the devil himself be left in awe of your determination!

I stamped Lady Stella Laughing and colored her.

The saying, Live Your Life was stamped next.

I stamped the Dot Background. This comes in a set of 3 different backgrounds.

I lightly sponged blue around the background and mounted it on a pink card.

Stamps Used:

 Lady Stella Laughing

Live Your Life

Dot Background

I hope you wake up and have Satan shuddering!

Vicky

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Humor Of Cackling

Hello Stampers.

When you flash a bright smile, you're basicallya human ray of sunshine, spreading joy and making everyone's day a little brighter. But, on the flip side, when you let out a little cackle, you have them guessing, and why not keep them guessing?

Stamps Used:

Laugh Cackle

Harmony ~large

Grass

I hope you enjoy your day!

Thank you for stopping and taking the time to look.

Vicky

 

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Girl Friend, You're Crazy

Life is more fun with crazy friends.

I started with a coral card base. I used stitched dies to cut out some rose pattern paper and attached it to the card base. I stamped and colored the Betty With Question Variations stamp and popped her up with foam squares. Next I stamped the Girl Friend stamp in coral ink and used scissors to cut around the words. I also stamped the Don't Understand stamp in coral ink and used a stitched die to cut around it. To finish my card, I added some gold enamel dots. Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day.

Timothy

Stamps Used

Betty With Question Variations

Don't Understand

Girl Friend

 

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Little Critter, Big Attitude

Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!

There is something magical about rescuing a book that looks like it has been gently set aside by the world. Finding a Little Critter treasure by Mercer Mayer in the discard pile at the thrift store felt like destiny tapping me on the shoulder.

I honestly stood there wondering how on earth it ended up there. Into my cart it went, and yes, I absolutely whispered to it that it was about to be loved and given a brand-new chapter in its life. 

This is the second project I have made with it, and I have to say, upcycling a childhood classic has a special kind of sparkle. I paired those sweet, nostalgic images with a few Crackerbox Stamps sentiments to give Mom a slightly… upgraded way to express her feelings. Let’s just say it might be the version of motherhood that includes raised eyebrows and perfectly timed side eye. LOL!!!

There is something so fun about blending innocent storybook charm with a sentiment that has just a pinch of sass. It feels like giving Little Critter a grown-up sense of humor while still keeping that cozy heart intact.

I hope you like this second life project as much as I loved rescuing and reinventing it. Sometimes the best art starts in the discard pile.

Supply List:

FYI Saying

Additional Supplies: Mercer Mayer illustration, brown chalk ink, embossing ink, and white embossing powder.

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

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