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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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Dairy Art Journal | Celebrate

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

I received new product during the week & just had to create a card with it.  In fact, I did 2 cards, but one is solely for my Newsletter Subscribers.  If you want to receive exclusive new inspiration each week, be sure to subscribe.

Daisies symbolize happiness, innocence and new beginnings, making them perfect for celebration projects.  You don’t need many supplies to get started – Cardstock, Twine & Embellishment.  The Art Journal does all the work for you!

Supplies –

  • Daisy Art Journal – Stamperia
  • Basic White Cardstock – Paper Rose Studio
  • Early Espresso Cardstock – Stampin’ Up!
  • Twine / Embellishment – My supplies

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
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Paper Rose Studio | Strawberry Friends Collection | Scrapbook Pages

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

Toady I am sharing my 2nd project for February created with the lovely Strawberry Friends Collection by Paper Rose Studio.

Have you ever looked through your old handmade cards & think “this would really make a cute scrapbook page?” You could even create your cards from scrapbook layouts too.

Well, this is how my pages started.

I wanted to create quick and easy 6×8 scrapbook layouts, but I didn’t want to overthink the designs or pull out tons of supplies. So instead of searching for complicated sketches, I did something way simpler…

I raided my old card photos for inspiration.

Supplies

Page 1

The Pattern Paper squares are 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″.  To add more interest, I randomly drew lines around each square with a Black Fine Liner Pen.  They were adhere to Basic White Smooth Cardstock measuring 6″ x 8″.  This page will hold a cute little 2″ x 2 ” photo but you could easily add a larger photo if you wish.  The Pink Lemonade Shimmer Cardstock photo mat  measures 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″.

Page 2

Again, Paper Pattern squares were added to a 6″ x 8″ Basic White Smooth Cardstock page but this time the Pink Lemonade Shimmer Cardstock photo mat has been added a little off centre to the left side.  It will again hold a cute little 2″ x 2″ photo.

The Embellishment are Pearls & were coloured with a green Alcohol Marker.

The sentiment strips are from the Rainbow Poppies A5 Sentiment Sheets.  I love these sheets as they are perfect for both cards & scrapbook pages.

I will confess ….. case’ing old card layouts made this feel way less overwhelming as I didn’t overthink it, no complicated sketch layouts AND I’ve used scraps to ceate the pages.  In fact, these pages come together so fast.  They are simple but sometimes simple is all we need.

Next time you want to create a scrapbook page, don’t forget to flip through your old cards and pick one you love, asking yourself – Where would my photo/s go?  Where would the title sit?  Do I need a title?  What can I use for embellishments?  Then, all that is left is to rebuild it but this time a little bigger!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
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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
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time