Frankie Helps Craft

ATSM #523 - Birthdays

2026-08-04T15:00:00.000-07:00

Ahoy, landlubbers! Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! #523 Birthday challenge.

I haven't made a pirate-themed card in a while so this was a refreshing exercise. Plus, it allowed me to use up a couple of extra diecuts. Win, win!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Ahoy, Matey
Lawn Fawn Out of This World
Lawn Fawn Palm Tree Border
Lawn Fawn Tropical Backdrop
Lawn Fawn All the Sparkles 6x6 paper
Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Sand Castle

Birch Press Design - Make Lemonade!

2026-08-03T03:00:00.000-07:00

Lemons? Nope! An ornament disguised as a lemon! Read more on the Birch Press Design blog.

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Loop Ornament
Birch Press Design Block Print Poinsettia Vase
Birch Press Design Vintage Everyday Greetings
Birch Press Design Honeycomb Stencil
Memory Box Sunrise 6x6 cardstock
Memory Box Greenery 6x6 cardstock
Catherine Pooler Tiara & Fiesta Blue
Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink
Versafine Clair Nocturne

SOSS #277 - A for Animals

2026-08-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #277 is all about the animals. I'm of an age where downstairs is largely closed for reno as is true for many of my (peri-)menopausal friends. Fun times!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Birthday Beaver freebie
Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Heart Stackables
Lawn Fawn Lacy Heart Stackables

CutCardStock - Camping Critters

2026-07-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

I'm enjoying camping from the great indoors over on the CutCardStock blog today.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Savoy 100% Cotton cardstock for letterpress
Glama Brown Kraft cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Pop Tone Lemon Drop cardstock
Pop Tone Jellybean cardstock
Lessebo Moss Green cardstock
Pop Tone Red Hot cardstock
Pop Tone Wild Cherry cardstock
Lessebo Misty Blue cardstock
Lessebo Coffee Bean cardstock
DCS Discount Granny Smith cardstock
Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock
Stardream Metallic Jupiter cardstock
Discount Sand Castle Tan cardstock
Classic Crest Patriot Blue cardstock
Lawn Fawn S'more the Merrier
Lawn Fawn Build A Campsite
Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
Lawn Fawn Simple Stitched Hillside Borders
Spellbinders Falling Stars Press Plate
Spellbinders Wishing Stars 3D embossing folder
Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!, Something Borrowed, Drive-In, Sand Castle
Hero Arts Unicorn pigment ink
Copics: E08, E18, E19, E27, E29, E41, E42, E43, E49, E55, E59, Y21, YR24

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #692

2026-07-27T06:30:00.000-07:00

Time for another AHSC sketch! I hope to see you join in the fun.

To keep the card fairly simple, I used a Pinkfresh Studio image with lots of floral elements rather like the sketch but flat. I'm sneaky like that.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Pinkfresh Studio Infinite Blooms
MFT More Essential Sentiments
Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
Waffle Flower A7 Piercing Texture Die
Versafine Clare Nocturne
Copics: B04, B06, E57, G02, G05, G24, G28, RV06, RV09, Y13, Y15, YG03, YG17, YR04, YR09
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

ATCAS #313 - Trees

2026-07-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

We're asking for a tree or trees on your card for this fortnight's Addicted to CAS Challenge.

I felt like using a Lawn Fawn set that I haven't used in at least a year, maybe two. Plus, I love dinosaurs and with Sam Neill passing, it felt right.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Critters from the Past
Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles & Dies
Lawn Fawn Henry's Build-A-Sentiment: Birthday
Lawn Fawn Cattails Border
Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt, Deck the Halls, & Over Coffee
Copics: E43, E47, G29, V12, V15, V17, YG13, YG17, YR02, YR18

Crackerbox Stamps - Little Old Lady Humor

2026-07-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

You best check out my latest card on the Crackerbox Stamps blog or else I'll have to deploy one of the fingers!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Esther Variant
Crackerbox Stamps More Fingers
MFT Small Brick Wall stencil
MFT Houndstooth 6x6 paper (pretty sure)
Penny Black Background Basics stencil
Catherine Pooler Sand Castle & Over Coffee
Copics: E00, E11, N2, R27, Y26

CAS on Friday #339 - Flowers

2026-07-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

I colored my latest card for the CAS on Friday #339 Flowers Challenge using Polychromos pencils. I'm am so enjoying the learning process despite old dog and all that.

Hero Arts Merry Foliage
Taylored Expressions Modern Holiday
Polychromos Color Pencils

ATSM #522 - Christmas

2026-07-21T15:00:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! Challenge #522 Christmas!

I've been coloring up these Purple Onion Designs at a series of crafty meetups and have finally put them to cute use.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

FRONT PORCH

Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
Hello Bluebird Merry Friends
Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Cabin Background
Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banner
Stampin' Up Pinewood Planks embossing folder
Catherine Pooler Cumberbund and Matcha
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

FIREPLACE

Hello Bluebird Coffee Friends
Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Fireplace Rug
Waltzing Mouse Scalloped Rectangle
Lawn Fawn Knit Picky 12x12 paper
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6x6 paper
Catherine Pooler Cashmere, Macchiato, Minted, & Aquatini
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Copics: Y15, Y17, Y26, Y28, YR07
Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

SANTA'S WORKSHOP

Hello Bluebird Cup of Cheer
Hello Bluebird Coffee Friends
Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Santa's Workshop (exterior)
Waltzing Mouse Scalloped Rectangle die
Catherine Pooler Minted, In the Park & Pucker Up
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Zig Real Brush Watercolor Pens

Birch Press Design - Regal Cat for the Holidays

2026-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest on the Birch Press Design blog featuring all new products, including the kitty which I hope is the first of many!

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Kitty
Birch Press Desing Block Print Festive Joy
Birch Press Design Loop Stitch Frames
Memory Box White Woodgrain Paper

Crackerbox Stamps - Fore!

2026-07-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

I don't golf, watch golf, or know much about it but I do know a Happy Gilmore/Minion mashup when I see it. For more info, check out the Crackerbox Stamps blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Kevin Golfing
Crackerbox Stamps Life Coming at You
Lawn Fawn Simply Grassy Hillsides
Lawn Fawn Slimline Cloudy stencils
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger Detail Fine White embossing powder
Copics: B04, B06, C3, E25, E43, N1, N2, N3, N5, R12, Y11, Y13, Y15, YG13

CutCardStock - Nutcrackers

2026-07-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it's already Christmas in July season?! I'm kicking it off with a couple of nutcracker cards on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Pop Tone Wild Cherry cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Stardream Metallic Eris cardstock
Cougar White cardstock
Bright Foil Gold cardstock
Environment Desert Storm cardstock
Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
Tim Holtz Harvey
Hero Arts Nutcracker Bold Prints
Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
Catherine Pooler Cranberry Fizz
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder
Concord & 9th Winter Wonderland Dies
Sizzix Tim Holtz Bold Text, Christmas
Catherine Pooler Sand Castle

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #690

2026-07-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

I must admit that this AHSC sketch stumped me for the longest time but I am so very satisfied with what I came up with. AND, I used new products with old. Woo hoo!

I find it especially hard to look at the sketch and see anything but the actual objects vs suggestions, kwim?

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

MFT Puddle Jumper
Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners
Lawn Fawn Rainy Day Backdrop: Portrait
Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Rainbow 6x6 Paper
Copics: B34, B37, B39, B93, C6,m E00, E11, E23, E25, R05, R20, R29, Y11, Y15, Y17

ATCAS #312 - Up

2026-07-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #312 Up!

Maybe you'll want to mix older things from your stash with new crafting goodies like I did.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Really High Five
Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles
Mama Elephant Tiny Notes
Lawn Fawn Paper Clips
Copics: BG10, C3, E41, E42, E43, E44, G05, N2, N6, N8, R20

CAS on Friday #338 - Use Only Dies & a Sentiment Stamp

2026-07-10T02:00:00.000-07:00

I have a Christmas in July theme going on so guess what I made for the latest CAS on Friday Challenge #338? Thaaaaat's right!

Spellbinders Simon Hurley Playful Penguins
Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders
Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
Catherine Pooler Pucker Up, Tiara, and It's a Girl

Birch Press Design - Fuschias and Hummingbirds

2026-07-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

I'm over on the Birch Press Design blog today with a project using their latest mini release. Love it!

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Flashy Hummingbird
Birch Press Design Block Print Fuschia Flowers
Birch Press Design Block Print Fuschia Spray
Birch Press Design Elegant Birthday Sentiments
WRMK embossing folder
Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt, Pucker Up, Flirty Fuschia
Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink

ATSM #521 - Make Your Mark

2026-07-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

It may be summer but there's still time to craft. Come join us for the latest Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #521 Make Your Mark!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn Cerealsy Awesome
Lawn Henry's Build-A-Sentiment: Birthday
Lawn Fawn Henry Jr's ABCs
Lawn Fawn Lots of Hearts Background stencils
Catherine Pooler inks

Crackerbox Stamps - Minions Jaws Homage

2026-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

My homage to cinema Minions-style continues! Read more on the Crackerbox stamps blog. Be sure to check out the sale too!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Jaws the Shark
Crackerbox Stamps What Doesn't Kill You
MFT Ocean Waves
Versafine Clare Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine embossing powder
Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes

SOSS #276 - X is for Xmas in July

2026-07-04T06:30:00.000-07:00

Merry whatever. Come join us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Xmas in July challenge … or not.

Products used:

Unity Merry Whatever
MFT Colorful Christmas 6x6 Paper

Crackerbox Stamps - Wassup!!!!!!!!

2026-07-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's the summer of Minions (YASSS!) and Crackerbox Stamps is having a sale on them. Be sure to check them out as well as my card on the blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Ghost Minion
Crackerbox Stamps Cell Phone & Hashtags Snarky
Lawn Fawn Henry's ABCs & 123s
Doodlebug Design Hey Pumpkin 6x6 paper
Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine embossing powder

CutCardStock - Summer Flamingo Floaty

2026-06-30T05:00:00.001-07:00

I'm up on the CutCardStock blog today with a cheerful summer friendship card.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Cougar White
Royal Sundance Kraft cardstock
Lessebo Blossom Pink cardstock
Pop Tone Bubble Gum cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock
Lawn Fawn You Goat This
Lawn Fawn Summer Friends
Lawn Fawn Flamingo Floatie
Lawn Fawn Henry's ABCs
Lawn Fawn Simply Wavy Banners
Visible Image Fibres stencil
Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue, Something Borrowed, It's a Girl & Sand Castle
Ranger Glossy Accents
Copics: E42, E44, N1, N2, N8, R20

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #688

2026-06-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

I used my new Memory Box Fanciful Gladiola Stem dies for the latest Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Isn't that a great sketch? Come join in and show us your interpretation!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Waffle Flower Sweet Birthday Sentiments with Dies
Memory Box Fanciful Gladiola Stem
Memory Box Dancing Butterflies
Memory Box Sylvan Sprig
Birch Press Design Honeycomb Cut Out
The Greetery A2 Arches Stencils & Masks
Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt, Pixie Dust, Grape Crush, Sugarplum and Something Borrowed

ATCAS #311 - Pattern

2026-06-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's pretty much anything goes with the current Addicted to CAS #311 Challenge so come join us!

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Lawn Fawn High Five
Whimsy Stamps Honeycomb Drips Stencil
Clear Wink of Stella
Memento Tuxedo Black
Versafine Clair Nocturne

CAS on Friday #337 - Christmas in July

2026-06-26T02:00:00.000-07:00

I had used this The Greetery Wrapped in Love set for another card recently and decided to use it again here for the CAS on Friday #337 Christmas in July challenge.

I rarely give out actual gifts any more (as opposed to gift cards--😏) but I do love wrapping presents. You know what? Maybe I just like making pretty things in general. #relatable

I've listed the products used below.

Simon Says Stamp Tag Greetings
The Greetery Wrapped in Love with dies
Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6x6 paper

Crackerbox Stamps - As Patiotic as I Get

2026-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Read more about my pseudo-patriotic card on the Crackerbox Stamps blog.

I've listed the products used below. You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

Crackerbox Stamps Clara with Cocktail Variations
Crackerbox Stamps What Time Is a Good Time
Visible Image Count Me In stencil
Ranger Candied Apple Distress Ink
Catherine Pooler Something Borrowed
Copics: B02, B04, B05, B06, B91, E11, E13, N2, R24, R27, R39, Y00, Y18, YG95