Category: Birthdays

Strawberry Friends | NEW Paper Bliss PDF Tutorial

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

Are you ready for another Paper Bliss?

There’s something about strawberries that just makes everything sweeter.  Maybe it’s their bright red color, their tiny heart shape or the way they instantly make you think of sunshine and happy days.  Whatever it is… I couldn’t resist turning them into the cutest little paper friends for this month’s Paper Bliss project!

Today’s new tutorial is a Strawberry Friends Easy Card — a simple, cheerful design that’s perfect for birthdays or any occasion.  Grab those Embossing Folders or Pattern Paper & let’s make our card!

PDF Tutorial includes –

  • Suggested supply list
  • Measurements – A5 Imperial & Metric
  • Clear step-by-step instructions

A little Paper Bliss moment

This project really captures what Paper Bliss is all about — slowing down, playing with paper, and making something small but meaningful with your hands.  Perfect for using up those scraps of Pattern Paper too!

Download Paper Bliss #7 – Strawberry Friends Collection

If you make one, I’d love to see it!   Share your creations and tag me so I can cheer you on.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
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Easy & Simple Card | Cards by Design | Strawberry Friends Collection

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

I have another easy project to share with you along with a PDF Tutorial.

A sketch layout gives you –

  • A starting point
  • Balanced design guidance
  • Endless creative possibilities
  • Faster cardmaking sessions

And the best part?  You can use the same layout over and over — and your cards will look completely different each time!

This Month’s Card Design

This month’s featured design is clean, versatile and beginner-friendly.  It works beautifully with:

  • Patterned Paper
  • Coloured Cardstock
  • Embossed Die Cuts
  • Sentiment Sheets
  • Embellishment

Whether you love florals, birthdays, thank-you cards or themes, this layout adapts to everything.

Download the PDF Tutorial

I’ve created a step-by-step PDF tutorial that includes:

  • The full sketch layout
  • Measurements and cutting guide
  • Supply suggestions
  • Tips for customizing the design

It’s designed to be easy to follow — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cardmaker looking for a quick creative boost.

Grab your copy and start creating simple, beautiful cards today!

Final Thoughts

Cards by design are a reminder that you don’t need complicated techniques to create something beautiful.

Thanks for visiting & happy crafting!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Strawberry Friends | Paper Rose Studio | Sweet Summer Cards

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

Today’s cards are inspired by a whole little strawberry world… think fluffy rabbits, curious mice, waddly geese, flower patches and old-fashioned bikes rolling through the garden.  Soft colours, simple shapes and lots of ways to stretch those basic dies you already have in your stash – created with the lovely Strawberry Friends Collection by Paper Rose Studio.

No complicated techniques.  No specialty dies.  Just a handful of basic shapes… and a tiny world of strawberry-loving friends.

You don’t need fancy supplies to make magic.  You just need to look at your dies a little differently.

Supplies

To create a Die Cut Frame

  • Place Cardstock onto Die Cutting Machine
  • Place a large Stitched Circle Die on top of Cardstock
  • Place a smaller size Circle Die inside the larger die ensuring it is even spacing all around
  • Add Masking Tape or Washi Tape over Dies to adhere in place
  • Run through Die Cutting Machine

  • You will now have 2 circle shapes – 1 x “frame” & 1 x circle – refer below

  • Use the “frame” on your project & save the circle shape to use on another project

  • Creating different frames this way will work for most die shapes & even punches.  Change out the shapes from circles to rectangles, ovals, squares, hearts, etc

Card #1 – Stitched & Nesting Circles Metal Crafting Dies

Card #2 – Nesting Rectangles Australian Metal Cutting Die

Create the Rectangle Frame as per the Circle Frame but using the Nesting Rectangles – Australia Metal Cutting Die

Card #3 – Nesting Rectangles Australian Metal Cutting Die

Create the Polaroid Frame as per the Circle Frame but using the Nesting Rectangles – Australia Metal Cutting Die

Card #4 – Stitched Ovals Metal Cutting Die

Create the Oval Frame as per the Circle Frame but using the Stitched Ovals Metal Crafting Dies

Final thought

If you ever feel stuck creatively, try grabbing your basic shape dies and challenge yourself to use them in different ways.    You’ll be surprised how far you can stretch what you already have.  And maybe you’ll end up with a whole gang of strawberry friends along the way.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
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The Paper Funday Challenge | February | Pastel Colours

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G’Day Friends,

Once again it’s time for our challenge over at The Paper Funday Challenges where this month our sponsors are Pretty Pink Posh & Lawn Fawn.  I’ve gone with the Twist – Pastel Colours to create a sweet & simple birthday card that’s all about texture, softness & a little fun.

I started with an embossing folder to create a subtle background full of beautiful raised detail.  To keep everything cohesive, I paired it with patterned paper featuring small dots & plaid which echoes the texture of the embossing without overwhelming the design.  This small detail really helps tie the whole card together.

For the focal point, I used die cut balloons with both cardstock & pattern paper, layering them slightly for dimension. Balloons are such a classic birthday element and they work perfectly here to keep the card light and celebratory.

The colour palette stays firmly in the realm of soft pastels — gentle pinks, purples and soft neutral colours — giving the card a calm, cheerful feel that works for any age.  Foam Tape adds subtle height and finishes everything off with a simple sentiment so the textures and colours can really shine.

Supply List

  • Birthday Wishes Bundle – Gina K Designs
  • Basic White Smooth Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Bubble Gum Cardstock – Stampin’ Up!
  • Hello Lady 6 x 6 Papers – Paper by the Sea
  • Simple Dots 3D Embossing Folder – Paper Rose Studio
  • Up, Up & Away Cutting Plate – Taylored Expressions

This is a great design if you enjoy letting your tools do the work – embossing folders for interest, patterned paper for coordination and die cuts for instant impact.  Perfect for quick makes or batch card-making sessions!

Thanks so much for stopping by today – I hope this inspires you to pull out dies to use them in differnt ways.

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

Birthday Quokka Card | Fun, Cute, Colourful & Easy to Create

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G’Day Friends,

Today I’m sharing a sweet birthday quokka card created as part of my Kat Scrappiness Creative Affiliate Team project.  It’s perfect when you want something cute, quick and a little bit special.   The star of the show is this happy little quokka, coloured with alcohol markers for smooth blends and soft shading.

The smiling quokka steals the show, paired with a little present to set the birthday scene and a bright mix of patterned paper for extra fun & tones the colouring down a little.

To keep things playful, I paired the image with patterned paper and an easy fun fold.   This fold adds interest without being complicated – great for using up paper scraps and perfect for beginner or time-crunched crafters.  A small present on the side along with the birthday sentiment finishes the card and really sells the birthday vibe.

This is one of those projects that is perfect for batch cardmaking.

Supply List

Simple, cheerful and guaranteed to make someone smile—because honestly, everything is better with a quokka.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time