Get Your Year in Gear with our 2026 Birthday Bash Online Class!

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G’Day Friends,

There’s something special about starting the year feeling organised, inspired and ready to create — and what better way to do that than by getting ahead on your birthday cards?

Our Birthday Online Class by Paper Creations Academy is designed to help you do exactly that.  Whether you’re brand new to cardmaking or an avid crafter with a well-loved craft room, this class is all about creating clean & simple birthday cards that are easy, fun and practical.

Craft at Your Own Pace

One of the best parts of this online class is the flexibility.  You can craft at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your home. No rushing, no pressure — just relaxed creativity when it suits you.

Both Robbie & myself will be creating with the gorgeous Laurel Grove Collection by Arden Creative Studio & creating for both males & females.

You are able to use your own supplies, making this class budget-friendly and easy to jump into right away.  For those who love a coordinated option, we also have limited kits available, so be sure to grab one while supplies last.

What’s Included in the Class

When you join the Birthday Online Class, you’ll receive:

  • A detailed PDF tutorial with clear, step-by-step instructions
  • Video lessons to guide you through each project
  • Designs that focus on clean & simple cards with clever ideas you can use again and again
  • Male & Female inspiration & ideas

These projects are perfect for building confidence, refreshing your skills or simply enjoying some creative “me time.”

Perfect for All Skill Levels

This class has been thoughtfully designed for everyone — from beginner crafters learning the basics, right through to avid creators who enjoy quick, stylish projects.  The layouts are easy to follow, but the results are cards you’ll be proud to send.

Get Your Year in Gear

Having a stash of birthday cards ready to go is one of the easiest ways to feel organised all year long.  This class will help you create beautiful cards you can customise for anyone, anytime!

So grab your supplies, make yourself comfortable and join us at as we get our year in gear — one birthday card at a time!

Email me to grab your Tutorial or Kit!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Paper Bliss #5 | Clean & Simple Card | Lakeside Memories Collection

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G’Day Friends,

If you love clean & simple card making, today’s project is for you!  This easy card is inspired by the Lakeside Memories Collection by Paper Rose Studio and focuses on soft details, balanced design and elegant embossed die cuts.

I used minimal supplies to keep the card design minimal yet polished.  Clean and simple cards are perfect when you want something beautiful without a lot of layers or complicated steps—great for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

Card Design Details

This card features:

  • A clean & simple layout

  • Gorgeous pattern paper teamed with coordinating  embossed die cuts

  • A calm, versatile design suitable for many occasions

It’s a quick project that’s ideal for batch card making or when your crafting time is limited.

PDF Tutorial & Measurements

To make this project even easier, I’ve created a PDF tutorial that includes:

  • Step-by-step instructions

  • A complete list of measurements

  • Helpful tips for achieving a clean and professional finish

Download Paper Bliss #5 Tutorial – Lakeside Memories

If you are new to card making or enjoy easy card making, clean designs and simple techniques, I hope this project inspires you to give it a try.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

The Paper Funday January Challenge | Sketch Layout

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G’Day Friends,

Welcome to 2026 & to our very first the Paper Funday Challenges of the year.  Our sponsors this month are Taylored Expressions and Sweet November Stamps.

As usual we always have a twist for all our challenges & this month is a sketch layout.  Oh, I love my sketches.  I’ve created a clean and simple card keeping the design minimal and calming, letting the seashell images and soft colouring take centre stage.

Clean & Simple Design

For this card, I focused on lots of white space and a straightforward layout.  A single focal panel sits on the card base, keeping the overall design uncluttered and easy on the eyes.  Clean & simple cards are some of my favourites because they highlight the details without feeling busy.

Seashell Focal Cluster

The seashells are the star of the card.  I coloured them with alcohol markers in soft neutrals, adding gentle shading for dimension.  Keeping the colouring light helps maintain the clean & simple style while still adding depth and dimension to the images.  A loose cluster of shells overlaps the focal panel, creating movement and visual interest.  A small sentiment banner off-centre finishes the design.

Supply List

  • Seashells Stamp Set & Dies – Pretty Pink Posh
  • Basic White Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Lemon Lolly cardstock – Stampin’ Up!
  • Copic Markers
  • Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
  • Embellishment
  • Stitched Shapes Dies – Stampin’ Up!

Finishing Touches

To finish the card, I added a small sentiment that complements the simple design without overpowering it.  Three small white embellishment have been added to the circle so as not to overtake the shells & colouring.

Final Thoughts

This project was a great reminder that combining a sketch layout, simple colouring and  embossing can result in a timeless design.  Seashells add a peaceful, elegant touch that feels right year-round.

Thanks so much for stopping by today – I hope this inspires you to pull out your markers and embossing folders and give this sketch a try!

Be sure to hop over to check out what the rest of the team have created.  Better still, why not play along?  Click HERE to find out all the details.

Thanks for visiting & happy crafting!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Poinsettia Gift Card Holder | Design Team Project | Kat Scrappiness

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G’Day Friends,

Today I’m sharing a quick and festive design team project for Kat Scrappiness featuring the small poinsettia craft dies and gorgeous pink faux glitter paper.  This project was so much fun and came together beautifully with just a few supplies.

I created a gift card holder that also works as a money holder, making it perfect for birthdays, Christmas or any occasion where you want to give a little something extra.  The poinsettia die adds an elegant focal point, while the pink faux glitter paper gives it a modern sparkle without the mess of real glitter.

What I love most about this project is its versatility.  Simply change the sentiment or colour palette and you have a handmade holder suitable for celebrations all year long.  It’s a great way to dress up a gift card, slip it inside a handmade card and make it feel extra special.

Thanks for stopping by—I hope this project inspires you to try poinsettia dies in unexpected colours for your next handmade creation!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Seeing Out 2025 | A Favourite Project from Each Month

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G’Day Friends,

As I see out 2025, I wanted to take a moment to look back and celebrate the creative journey this year has been.

From handmade cards to mini albums and special design team projects, each month brought something a little different — new ideas, favourite techniques and projects that truly sparked joy at the time.

I’ve chosen one favourite project from each month of 2025 to share here.  Some were made just for the love of creating, others for teams or challenges, but all of them hold special memories and reflect where my creativity was in that moment.

Thank you to everyone who followed along, left kind comments and supported my crafting throughout the year.

 

Here’s to creativity, community and all the inspiration that 2026 will bring.

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time