Frankie Helps Craft

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

ATSM #520 - Diecuts and/or Stencils

2026-06-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

Ack! Forgot to post this yesterday so now you only have 13 days to play along with us at the Addicted to Stamps & More Diecuts and/or Stencils challenge!

Ingredients:

Lawn Fawn Playful Pineapple
Lawn Fawn Make Me Smile
Lawn Fawn Build-A-Snowman
Lawn Fawn Merry Messages
Lawn Fawn Woodland Critter Huggers Winter Add-On
Lawn Fwan Diagonal Stripes Border
Lawn Fawn Quilted Hearts Backdrop
Catherine Pooler Limoncello, Tiara & Lime Rickey
Lawn Fawn Candy Cane Lane 6x6 Paper

Birch Press Design - Summer Bird Birthday

2026-06-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

Sending someone birthday greetings from the Birch Press Design blog today!

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Elegant Birthday Sentiments

Birch Press Design Block Print Bird Duo

Birch Press Design Block Print Mod Branches

Birch Press Design Honeycomb Cut Out

Crackerbox Stamps - Cool Fish Wishes

2026-06-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today swimming with the fishes.

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 Fish Nibbles
Crackerbox Stamps Fish Snooper
Crackerbox Stamps Fish Butch
Crackerbox Stamps Seaweed Tall
Crackerbox Stamps Coral Sea Plant
Crackerbox Stamps Branch Herb 2
Crackerbox Stamps Cool Summer
Brushos: Cobalt, Turquoise, & Ultramarine
Lindy's Magicals: Drop Dead Diva & Bachelor Button Blue
Versafine Clair Nocturne, Green Oasis & Shady Lane
Catherine Pooler Spruce & Deck the Halls

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #686

2026-06-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

I pulled out the vintage bits from my stash for this AHSC sketch. Just for the heck of it. That honeycomb background is among my first embossing folders I imagine. Ancient much? LOL.

I've listed the products used below.

Simon Says Big Scripty Greetings
Pinkfresh Studio Fruitalicious Washi & Die
MFT Stitched Scalloped Square
Cuttlebug Honeycomb embossing folder
Versafine Clair Nocturne

CutCardStock - Summer Vacation Friendship Card

2026-06-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

With my latest CutCardStock project I'm vacationing in Italy (in my dreams anyway). Come join me!

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.

Bright Foil Silver cardstock
CCS Silver Glitter cardstock
DCS Discount Raspberry Ice cardstock
DCS Discount Sand Castle Tan cardstock
Environment Desert Storm cardstock
Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock
Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Pop Tone Lemon Drop cardstock
Pop Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock
Cougar 110# White cardstock
Scrapbook & Cards Today Market Day Kit
Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations embossing folder
Stampin' Up Pinewood Planks embossing folder
Catherine Pooler Sand Castle, Tiara & Tutti Frutti
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine embossing powder

ATCAS #310 - Frame

2026-06-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Come join us for the Addicted to CAS #310 challenge where we're asking you to feature a frame of some sort on your card. I hope to see you there!

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 Cozy Cats
Lawn Fawn Snow Cool
Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
Catherine Pooler Oh Boy! & Something Borrowed

CAS on Friday #336 - Birds

2026-06-12T02:00:00.000-07:00

The latest challenge for CAS on Friday is for the birds, literally. Come join us!

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Block Print Bird Duo
Birch Press Design Holiday Hugs
Memory Box Greenery cardstock
Origami paper
Curious Metallic Gold cardstock

ATSM #519 - Any Occasion

2026-06-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

I used a fab Stacey Yacula design for my winter card for the Addicted to Stamps & More #519 Any Occasion challenge. Come join us with whatever you want!

I've listed the products used below.

Purple Onion Design Stacey Yacula
Zig Real Brush Watercolors

Birch Press Design - Nautical Birds Birthday

2026-06-08T03:00:00.002-07:00

It hard to ignore my latest card on the Birch Press Design blog. Cake, cake, cake!!!

I've listed the products used below.

Birch Press Design Plain & Simple Birthday Greetings
Birch Press Design Waterfront Pilings
Birch Press Design Block Print Curious Seagull
Birch Press Design Block Print Pelican
Birch Press Design Corner Waves
Catherine Pooler Cummerbund & Limoncello
Versafine Clair Nocturne

SOSS #275 - R for Rainbow

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

Yes, it's true about the rainbows but surely that's not a surprise. Rainbows are on order at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #275. Show us your pretties!

I've listed the products used below.

Ink Road Unf*ckingcomfortable
Globeland Cat Friend
Whimsy Stamps Fur Babies Stacking Stencils
MFT Stitched Rectangles Set 2
Catherine Pooler Tiara, Pucker Up, Grass Skirt, Blue Raspberry, Glam, Something Borrowed
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Versamark
Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder

Crackerbox Stamps - Friendship Birthday Card

2026-06-05T06:00:00.001-07:00

Check out my latest project 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 Birthday 1
Crackerbox Stamps Frog Laughing
Lawn Fawn 12x12 paper
Hello Bluebird Jane Small Alpha
Penny Black Background Basics stencils
Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue
Copics: G14, G19, R00, R20, YG01, YG13, YG17