G’Day Friends,
Last Saturday we celebrated World Fussy Cutting Day! There’s no better time to get creative and make something from the heart. Today, I’m sharing a simple and adorable handmade birthday card idea that’s perfect for beginners or anyone who loves cute designs and soft blue tones.
Card Theme: Blues, Florals and Adorable Animals
This design features a cute turtle and a sweet beaver, surrounded by delicate flowers, spott paper and textured layers. The soft blue palette brings calm and joy, while the white-on-white background adds an elegant, clean look that makes the colours pop.
Design Details
The focal point of this card is a polaroid-style panel that frames the turtle and beaver perfectly. Layering the polaroid frame on a white embossed base creates subtle depth and dimension — a favourite trick for achieving that polished handmade finish.
Supplies You’ll Need
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Cardstock in white and shades of blue
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Fussy cut images, stamps or die cuts
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Floral embellishments or stickers
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Polaroid frame die or template
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Ink pads, markers and adhesive dots
Why You’ll Love This Project
This easy birthday card tutorial is perfect for celebrating World Fussy Cutting Day, but it’s also great for any time you want to send a handmade smile. The mix of cute animals, floral touches and clean white layers gives your design a charming, professional look — without being complicated to make.
So grab your supplies, turn on your favourite crafting playlist and celebrate creativity this World Fussy Cutting Day with a beautiful handmade birthday card!
Click on the graphic below to see how I created this card.
Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!
Vicky