Hi everyone. Today I am sharing a card I made that is sort of a 3-panel fold.
The card measures 5x10, and it is scored at 1.5", 1.5", 1.5", 1.5", and the larger panel 4."
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3 Panel Fold Card : Summer
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Showing posts with label Spring & Summer Cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring & Summer Cards. Show all posts
June 14, 2026
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June 7, 2026
A Cup Full of Vintage Charm
New day, new cup of coffee! You guys know how much I love paper piecing the Coffee Cup Top View Stamp from Crackerbox Stamps, and this time I dressed it up with a beautiful vintage rose pattern. From there, the entire card naturally took on a charming vintage vibe.
For the background, I used the Coffee 3 Clear Stamp Set along with the Coffee Bean Set of 2 to add layers of coffee-themed goodness. A few pieces of ephemera, some mixed media touches, and plenty of creative love brought everything together into this cozy, coffee-inspired card.
Additional Supplies: Embossing Powders (clear), die-cuts, rectangle dies, ribbon, Pitt pastel pencils, ephemera, and blender brush.
Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
June 4, 2026
Drifted Into Elegance
Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!
This elegant look came together completely by accident. I was planning to color the image with colored pencils, but after stamping and masking, I fell in love with the soft look of it just as it was. So instead, I reached for my Pitt Pastel pencils and gave them a try. The result feels dreamy and effortless, like a salty breeze drifting through a quiet coastal morning. This beachy scene was exactly what the doctor ordered.
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Additional Supplies: Grey Pitt Pastel Pencil, White China Pencil, Cloud Stencil
Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
May 18, 2026
From Sun Stamp to Bloom: Where New Ideas Take Root
Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!
This is the card where the Sun Drawing Stamp first quietly reinvented itself as a blooming flower!
I used a Candy Hearts sentiment as the center, and from there, everything else just unfolded like petals deciding they wanted to be something new. Once that shift happened, the ideas didn’t just appear, they sprouted—one after another—until the whole design felt like it had been waiting for this transformation all along.
That’s the magic of a single stamp: it’s never just one thing. It’s a seed with a thousand possible directions, and sometimes it only takes a small twist to watch an entirely new garden begin to grow.
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Additional Supplies: Yellow ink, Pink Ink, border dies, pattern papers, gauze, and wall tape
May 13, 2026
Sunshine Simplicity
Sometimes simple cards carry the brightest glow. This card features the beautiful sun drawing stamp from Crackerbox Stamps. I am absolutely loving the carved, print-block feel of the design. The warm ink colors against the peach cardstock layers feel like bottled sunshine on paper.
To finish it off, I stamped the “Day Filled With Sunshine” sentiment in Versafine Nocturne ink, heat embossed it for that crisp shine, and added a few pearls for the final little sparkle. Clean, cheerful, and ready to brighten someone’s mailbox.
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Additional Supplies: Yellow, Green, Orange, and Pink Inks, and Black Embossing Powder
Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
May 10, 2026
Sending Hugs to You, Moms!
Hi Everyone, Dalis HERE!
A brand new Mother’s Day card filled with sunshine and love. This one uses the Mother’s Definition background, the Sun Drawing stamp, and the Candy Sentiments to create a card bursting with color, texture, and tiny little details. Every layer was added with the hope of bringing a smile to Mom’s face and making her feel extra loved.
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Additional Supplies: Purple and Navy Ink, Black Embossing Powder, watercolors, bling, and blender brush.
Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
April 16, 2026
Spring Goddess Card
Vicky here today.
As the last wisps of winter's chill dissipate, the beginning of spring is finally here. As the warm sunshine brightens up the day, our Spring Goddess embodies the essence of the season, full of life, energy, and vibrant colors.
The base card is orange cardstock.
I stamped Happiness Is... and added Spring using VersaFine.
With Memento, I stamped Goddess Of Spring and colored her.
I stamped Happiness Is... and added Spring using VersaFine.
With Memento, I stamped Goddess Of Spring and colored her.
April 4, 2026
Low Key Spring, WHAT?!?!?
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.
The sentiment brings it all together, a little nod to gardens and friendships, because this one is heading straight to my sweet friend Sylvia.
April 3, 2026
Love, Peace. And Harmony
Hi everyone, Monica here, welcome back to Crackerbox's blog.
I am sharing something I could really use right now: Love, Peace, and most of all Harmony.
Harmony was stamped in the center of the card and colored.
I made a mask and put it over her.
The clouds were made in the background.
I used the Birdhouse And Flowers for the background twice.
I masked the birdhouse so it didn't stamp on the card.
Love, Peace And Harmony was stamped last.
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I wish all of you love, peace, and harmony.
March 31, 2026
Louise’s Egg-stra Playful Spring Background
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.
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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
March 27, 2026
Spring Flowers Card
Hello Stamper!
I am ready to bid farewell to the cold and gloomy Winter days and welcome the warmth of Spring.
I can't wait to see some beautiful, colorful flowers blooming everywhere.
The flower I used looked happy to me, and I made them in all different colors.
I stamped the Flower Pot on brown cardstock, cut it out, and adhered it to the card.
I stamped the Vine Sm. a few times up the card and colored it.
I stamped the small Feet Flower, colored them, cut them out, and put them on the vine. It's called the Feet Flower because it is the same flower that is found on our stamp with the cute feet.
I added the saying, Live Out Loud with VersaFine.
Yellow ink was sponged on the background, then mounted on light green cardstock.
I stamped the vine on the card and sponged green ink around the edges.
I stamped the Flower Pot on brown cardstock, cut it out, and adhered it to the card.
I stamped the Vine Sm. a few times up the card and colored it.
I stamped the small Feet Flower, colored them, cut them out, and put them on the vine. It's called the Feet Flower because it is the same flower that is found on our stamp with the cute feet.
I added the saying, Live Out Loud with VersaFine.
Yellow ink was sponged on the background, then mounted on light green cardstock.
I stamped the vine on the card and sponged green ink around the edges.
March 26, 2026
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.
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Additional Supplies: Cricut, pattern paper, and alcohol markers.
Until next time— Stay colorful, stay crafty! -- Dalis
July 16, 2025
Summer Fairy Wishes
Hello, everyone! Toni here and today's card commemorates summer--dandelion wishes, glorious sunsets (possibly sunrises but that's too early for me), and fireflies (aka fairies).
I used an oval mask along with Catherine Pooler inks to create a vibrant spotlight on the card front. Just imagine how many other color combos I could have used!
Next, I stamped the Fairy Blowing Stars, Dandelion & Fluff Set of 2, and Grass Set of 2 with Versafine Clair Nocturne. I had used my MISTI so I could repeat stamp if needed, but with these red rubber stamps, I was good to go. I stamped the Make a Wish sentiment last.
I particularly love the parts of the silhouette that extend beyond the edges of the sponged spotlight, don't you?
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.
July 11, 2025
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.
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July 7, 2025
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.
June 25, 2025
Cocktail Clara Funny Summer Card
Hello, my friends, and happy summer!
Toni here with you today, and Clara and I are ready to par-te! Are you?
Toni here with you today, and Clara and I are ready to par-te! Are you?
Let's jump right into how I made my card.
I sponged a vibrant red ink onto the card front using a sailboat stencil. I then added a kraft-colored strip at the bottom to represent sand.
Next, I colored up Clara with Cocktail using Copics. This image is soooo relatable in my dotage--LOL. I popped her up and added the embossed Life's Too Short Saying sentiment panel.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great rest of your day! For a complete list of products used and to see my other projects, just visit my blog, Frankie Helps Craft. I'm also on IG.
June 20, 2025
Life Is A Picnic Card
Hello Stampers. Vicky here today.
Happy Summer! It's time for picnics.
We have some cute ants that are carrying someone's picnic away to have their own picnic.
Happy Summer! It's time for picnics.
We have some cute ants that are carrying someone's picnic away to have their own picnic.
They are mighty healthy ants and can carry a wide variety of things.
The saying, Life Is A Picnic was cut with a die.
The saying, Grilly Great Summer was stamped in the center of the inside of the card.
The Ants were stamped on the front of the card and on the inside.
June 18, 2025
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.
June 17, 2025
Thank You
Hello, Janet here with a simple thank you card. It's a cute country scene that any gardener would love.
I started with white cardstock, using a soft brush and gold ink, and created the light brown soil. Using a soft brush and light blue ink I made the sky. I stamped the Bird House and Flowers with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored it with colored pencils. Thank You is stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink. I layered that on blue designed paper and then on to the kraft paper cardstock. I tied a thin brown string around the card.
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Thanks for looking. Hope you liked this card.
June 10, 2025
Summer Drink With An Umbrella Card
Hello Stampers. Vicky here today.
Summer is here in WI. We're ready to bring out the summer drinks, complete with those cute umbrellas that make it feel special.
Do you like the tropical fruit drinks with extra fruit and fun?
This image is available in two sizes, and I used the larger one.
The small one went on the envelope and on the inside of the card.
I stamped Cocktail Summer Drink and colored it.
I mounted it on a light blue cardstock.
The saying, Life's Too Short was stamped and mounted on the same blue cardstock as the image.
The image and saying were mounted on printed paper and then on plain cardstock.
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I hope you enjoy the summer and the refreshing fruit drinks.
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