Author: Vicky Wright

Easy Handmade Male Card | Field Notes Cardmaking Kit | Anything Goes Saturday

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G’Day Friends,

I’m sharing my card I created on Saturday as part of our Anything Goes Saturday.

Be sure to check out Robbie’s project by clicking HERE.

If your’re looking for a quick and stylish handmade card idea, then the Field Notes Card Making Kit by Uniquely Creative is the answer.  The kit makes it simple to create cards with a natural, timeless feel.  Today I’m sharing a masculine design that works perfectly for all occasions.

Using Cards by Design #36 I’ve kept the the design clean and easy to assemble.  The natural colour palette – earthy greens, warm browns and subtle neutrals – keeps the card versatile and understated, while still making an impact.

What makes this card special:

  • Quick & Easy Layout – Great for beginners or when you need a card in a hurry.

  • Masculine Design – Works well for male recipients, but flexible enough for anyone.

  • Natural Colours – Simple tones that fit any occasion.

To help you along, I’ve created a step-by-step video tutorial you can watch by clicking on the graphic below showing how to put the card together from start to finish.

If you’re ready to try this project, grab your Field Notes Card Making Kit or what you have in your stash and follow along with the video – it’s a fun and stress-free way to create something handmade and heartfelt.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky

Easy Birthday Card | Thumping Technique | Across the Waves

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G’Day Friends,

Looking for a simple but stunning handmade card idea?  Today’s project combines Coastal Colours of Coastal Cabana, Basic Grey & Night of Navy to create an easy birthday card that works beautifully for any season.

Throught out the month of September, Robbie & myself are sharing ideas & inspiring on creating projects with the Thumping Technique.

Check out Robbie’s project HERE.

The thumping technique is a fun way to add texture and depth to stamped images.  Paired with glimmer paper and a bold leaf design, this project is quick, elegant and easily customizable.

Why you’ll love this project:

  • Easy enough for beginners.

  • Beautiful results in under 20 minutes.

  • Can be adapted for male or female cards just by changing colours.

Supplies Used

  • Leaf stamp – any large leaf image works – Georgeous Leaves Stamp Set

  • Ink pads in coastal/sea-inspired shades – e.g., Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay

  • Markers for the thumping technique – Basic Grey, Night of Navy

  • White cardstock – White Smooth – Paper Rose Studio

  • Glimmer paper (gold or silver) – Blue colours

  • Sentiment stamp (Happy Birthday or your choice)

  • Adhesive & trimmer

Step-by-Step

  1. Ink your leaf stamp with a light base colour.

  2. Use markers to “thump” randomly over the stamp – tap the tip lightly in different shades to create dimension.

  3. Stamp onto cardstock for a multicolour, textured look.

  4. Add a strip or die-cut piece of glimmer paper for sparkle.

  5. Stamp your sentiment and assemble the card.

  6. Finish with a small bow from twine & embellishment.

Variations

  • Masculine Card:  Swap coastal shades for deep blues, greens or earth tones (e.g., Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Early Espresso).

  • Autumn Card: Use Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Cherry Cobbler for warm fall vibes.

  • Birthday Card: Keep it light and bright with teals and aqua shades plus silver glimmer.

Check out the step-by-step video tutorial by clicking on the graphic below showing how to put the card together from start to finish.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky

Series Wrap-Up – 7 Days, 7 Cards – Just for Him!

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G’Day Friends,

What a week of creativity!  Our 7 Days, 7 Cards – Just for Him series has come to a close and I couldn’t be more excited about the designs I’ve shared with you.  Masculine cards don’t have to be complicated – just thoughtful, stylish and easy to make.  Whether for Father’s Day, birthdays or just because, this series gave you a toolkit of ideas to use again and again.

Here’s a Recap of the 7 Designs:

Why This Series Works

  • Beginner-friendly – anyone can follow along
  • Quick & practical – cards that don’t take hours
  • Masculine-focused – versatile designs for all the guys in your life

Grab the PDF Tutorial 

If you missed any of the posts, don’t worry!  I’ve bundled all 7 card tutorials into one handy PDF Tutorial that you are able to purchase.

Purchase your PDF tutorial HERE

Final Thoughts

Handmade cards don’t need to be complicated to be meaningful.  The Just for Him series proves that with simple supplies and creative layouts, you can make cards that feel personal and polished.

Thank you for joining us on this 7-day journey!  I’d love to see what you create – share your cards with me and let’s keep the inspiration flowing.

Stay tuned for our next creative adventure!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating

Vicky

Anything Goes Saturday | Birthday Card | Nature-Inspired

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G’Day Friends,

I’m back after taking August off for a little recharging of the batteries.  Sometimes, we just have to have a little downtime for ourselves.

Anyhow, I’m starting off with this month’s Anything Goes Saturday with an easy birthday card created with the fantastic Field Notes Card Making Kit by Uniquely Creative.

Be sure to click HERE to see what Robbie has created.

There’s something magical about creating a birthday card with a nature-inspired theme.  You can nearly smell the eucalyptus trees, feel the glow of the campfire, see the tents tucked between the gums and a sky scattered with stars — it’s nature’s party venue.

The beauty of easy card making is that it doesn’t need to be fancy.  A folded card, a hand-drawn starry sky or a leaf taped inside as a keepsake — that’s all it takes.

Sometimes, the best birthday cards are simple!

Supplies

  • Field Notes Card Making Kit – Uniquely Creative
  • Basic white Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock – Stampin’ Up!
  • Birthday Wishes Stamp & Dies – Gina K Designs

The best part about this card?  Anyone can create it.  Your card doesn’t have to be perfect.  It just needs to be created for that someone special & they will love it!

Click on the graphic below to view the video and see how you can create your own version of a nature-inspired birthday card.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky

Mini Album with Christmas Tree Farm Paper Collection

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G’Day Friends,

I’m so excited to be a Guest Designer for Paper Rose Studio this month!  For my project, I created a festive mini album featuring the gorgeous Christmas Tree Farm Collection.  This collection is full of cozy plaids & stripes, snowy trees, cute little animals, poinsettias and Christmas charm — perfect for capturing all your Christmas memories.

About the Project

Mini albums are such a wonderful way to preserve Christmas traditions and tell your Christmas stories.  The Christmas Tree Farm Collection made it easy to create pages filled with warmth and festive cheer.  From layering patterned papers to adding little tags and pockets, this project is both fun to make and a keepsake to treasure.

Supplies

Tutorial Available

Want to create your own?  I’ve put together a step-by-step tutorial to help you make this mini album.  It’s beginner-friendly, but packed with techniques that avid crafters will enjoy too.

Grab the tutorial here

YouTube Walkthrough

If you’d like a closer look inside the mini album, I’ve also created a YouTube video walkthrough.  You’ll see how the pages come together, plus get a few tips for working with the Christmas Tree Farm Collection.

Watch the Walkthrough HERE or click on the graphic below.

Final Thoughts

This project was such a joy to create and I’m thrilled to share it with you as part of my guest designer feature for Paper Rose Studio.  Whether you’re making a gift for someone special or keeping it for yourself, this mini album is a beautiful way to celebrate the season.

Thank you Paper Rose Studio.  It has been an honour & privilage to be guest designer this month.

Until next time – stay inspired and keep creating!

Vicky