Digi Choosday | Polkadoodles Crafts

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

It’s Digi Choosday time!

Our theme this week is to create a “Christmas project with a closure of some sort“.  I’m loving the themes we’re giving for our projects each month.  Are you?  I sure hope they are giving you heaps of ideas for your projectrs.

I’ve created a fun, yet festive card with non-traditional Christmas colours.  The pre-coloured Pretty Poinsettia Flower Holly Digital Stamp has been fussy cut prior to adhering to the card front with Foam Tape.  The Sentiment is from the same download – Don’t you love it when the sentiment and image are paired for you?

The paper is from the Theo Penguin Paper Bundle 3 which I think suits the card perfectly.  The interactive latch adds a playful touch, allowing the card to open and close!

Products –

Be sure to hop on over to the Polkadoodles Crafts shop & check out all the lovely products.

I hope this project inspires you to have a go at creating a fun fold & especially one with a “latch”.

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s amazing creations and play along with us this week!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Simple Stories Simple Vintage Timeless Harmony Collection | The Scrap Room

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

I’ve been having so much fun creating more 6×8 scrapbook pages using the beautiful Simple Vintage Timeless Harmony Collection from Simple Stories.

This time, I wanted to mix things up a little by adding a pocket page alongside my traditional layouts.  Pocket pages are such a great way to include all those little pieces of everyday life that don’t always fit neatly onto a scrapbook page — photos, tickets, tags, receipts, journaling cards and other bits of memorabilia, without adding too much bulk to the album.

I love how the smaller 6×8 format makes it easy to tell a story without needing to fill an entire 12×12 page.  The Simple Vintage Timeless Harmony Collection has such a lovely, timeless feel, with its soft colours, pretty patterns and vintage-inspired details, making it perfect for documenting memories and little moments.

This page was actually inspired by the Journal Bits which are part of the Collection.

Supplies – The Scrap Room

Want to create your own Simple Vintage Timeless Harmony pages?  Shop the collection and all your scrapbook essentials at The Scrap Room Shop.

I’m really enjoying how this album is coming together and Simple Vintage Timeless Harmony Collection has made documenting these memories such a pleasure.  There’s something special about looking back through the pages and seeing the photos alongside the tickets, tags and other little reminders of the moments we want to remember.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Welcome Baby | Little Ones Essentials Paper Collection

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

I have a sweet little baby card to share with you using the Little Ones Essentials Paper Collection by Unmistakeable Creations.  The papers & images are simple gorgeous with a little antique look about them.

I kept the design simple and soft, using the die cuts that I’ve fussy cut with scissors, to create a little cluster on the front of the card.  The beautiful neutral colours and sweet baby elements make this collection perfect for creating a card suitable for both boys and girls.

Sometimes the simplest cards are the sweetest!  A few layers, a handful of little die cuts and a touch of dimension were all that was needed to create this adorable baby card.

The card was completed by randomly scattering Clear Crystal Mix to the card front.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

The Paper Funday Challenge | Sketch Layout

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G’Day Friends,

It’s time for another fun Paper Funday Challenge, and this time there’s a creative twist — we’re working with a sketch layout!   This month the challenge is sponsored by Lawn Fawn & Brass & Bliss.

I had so much fun playing along with the sketch using the Uniquely Creative Wings & Wheels Card Collection.  I loved bringing the design to life and adding my own creative spin while following the sketch as a guide.

Seeing as though Father’s Day is this weekend, I thought it the perfect card to send off to my Dad.

Supplies Used –

  • Wings & Wheels Card Collection – Uniquely Creative
  • Wings & Wheels 12 x 12 Cardstock Bundle – Uniquely Creative
  • Distress Tool – My Stash
  • Sponge Dauber – Tim Holtz
  • Cold Brew Ink – 49 & Market

I love seeing how everyone interprets the same sketch differently and this challenge is the perfect opportunity to get creative and have some fun with your paper crafting!

Will you be joining us for this fun challenge?  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Three Easy Christmas Cards | Christmas Wishes Collection | Paper Rose Studio

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G’ay Crafty Friends,

I’ve created 3 easy Christmas cards using the lovely Christmas Wishes 6 x 6 Paper Collection along with the coordinating Embossed Die Cuts by Paper Rose Studio.

The lovely combination of the papers, layers and textures make it easy to create cards that feel special without being too complicated.

One of my favourite techniques in this collection is layering the embossed die cuts with the patterned papers.  The embossed details add beautiful texture, while layering the die cuts creates extra dimension and gives each card plenty of visual interest.

Craft Dies are a wonderful way to add that extra special touch.  By combining different die-cut shapes, embossed elements and paper layers, you can build up a design that looks detailed and elegant while still being quick and achievable.

For these three cards, I kept the layouts simple and allowed the gorgeous papers and embossed details to do the talking.  A few carefully placed layers are all it takes to create depth and dimension, making each card unique while keeping the process easy and enjoyable.

Card #1 – Merry Christmas

  1. Adhere Pattern Paper to Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock layer prior to adhering to Basic White Smooth Base Card
  2. Die cut rectangle from Basic White Smooth Cardstock with Stitched Rectangle Dies prior to adhering to panel of Charcoal Black Smooth panel & adhering to card front with Black Foam Tape 
  3. Arrange & adhere Embossed Die Cuts to left side of stitched Basic White Smooth panel with Adhesive & Foam Tape
  4. Cut sentiment of choice from the Crisp Christmas Sentiment Sheets, curl with Bone Folder & adhere to panel – refer photo for placement
  5. Complete card by randomly adhering Clear Crystal Mix to panel

Card #2 – Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

  1. Adhere Pattern Paper to Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock layer prior to adhering to Basic White Smooth Base Card
  2. Adhere a panel of Pattern Paper to a panel of Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock prior to adhering to left side of card front with Black Foam Tape – refer photo for placement
  3. Die cut circle sentiment from Crisp Christmas Sentiment Sheets with Stitched Circle Dies prior to adhering to a punched circle of Charcoal Black Smooth panel & adhering to card front with Black Foam Tape on right side & Adhesive on left side
  4. Arrange & adhere Embossed Die Cuts around circle with Foam Tape & Adhesive
  5. Complete card by randomly adhering Clear Crystal Mix to panel

Card #3 – Sending Joy & Peace

  1. Die cut window window scene Pattern Paper with Stitched Circle Dies prior to adhering to die cut circle & adhering towards left side of Pattern Paper with about 1/2″ / 1.2cm overlapping on left side
  2. Trim off excess Paper/Cardstock with Scissors or Paper Trimmer
  3. Adhere Pattern Paper layer to layer of Charcoal Black Smooth Cardstock prior to adhering to Basic White Smooth Base Card
  4. Fussy cut around top of remaining Pattern Paper from Step 1 prior to adhering to top of window scene with Foam Tape – all you are doing is cutting the scene of the Paper down a little & putting it back together, so to speak
  5. Arrange & adhere Embossed Die Cuts to card front with Foam Tape
  6. Cut sentiment of choice from Crisp Christmas Sentiments Sheets prior to adhering to card front with Foam Tape on left side & Adhesive on right side
  7. Complete card by randomly adhering Clear Crystal Mix to panel

Let’s Shop –

Ready to create?  Shop the Christmas Wishes Collection and start making your own festive fun-fold cards today!

I hope these cards inspire you to get creative with your Christmas crafting and experiment with embossing, die cuts and layered paper designs to create your own Christmas cards.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time