Sticks & Bones | Dinosaur 2 | Digi Choosday | Polkadoodles Crafts

G’Day Friends,

I’m happy to say it’s time for Digi Choosday over on the Polkadoodles blog.  Don’t forget to head on over to see all the lovely inspiration.

Our theme this week was to use Acetate or Vellum on our projects.  I was a little torn with this as I didn’t know which to go with.  So, I put both names in a hat & drew out the name lol.  Soloution solved!  BUT, then the real dilemma on what to do & how to use Acetate!

Today’s project is a cheerful birthday card featuring the adorable Sticks & Bones – Dinosaur 2 Digital Stamp!  Bright colours, along with the playful Sticks & Bones – Testured Dinosaur Papers 2 came together to create a card with plenty of personaliy that’s sure to bring a smile to any dinosaur lover.

To add something a little different, I created a tent fold card with the acetate as part of the fold.  The acetate highlights the paper used on the card giving the card an interactive element, making it extra special when the recipient opens it.

A simple birthday greeting from the Zodiac Collection – Birthday Sentiments & Greetings Digital Stamps and a few coordinating embellishments finish the design without taking away from the fun dinosaur theme.  The result is a bright, happy card that’s perfect for celebrating birthdays of all ages.

Products –

Primsacolour Pencils –

  • Body – PC907, PC1088
  • Frill/Underbelly – PC921, PC118
  • Nails/Teeth – PC927

Don’t forget to hop on over to the Polkadoodles Crafts shop & check out all the lovely digi products.

These digital products are so easy to mix and match, making it simple to create personalised cards for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

Be sure to visit the store to explore the full Sticks & Stones collection and don’t forget to stop by the blog for more inspiration.  We’d love to see what you create, so if you make something using any of Nikki’s product, be sure to share it with us.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope today’s project inspires you to pull out your patterned papers, experiment with acetate or vellum to create a card of your own.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Paper Rose Studio | Seaside Memories Collection

G’Day Crafty Friends,

2 Cuts – 3 Cards with the Seaside Memories Paper Collection by Paper Rose Stuido.

If you know me, I like to try & strech my papers a little further to create different looks with my papers.  It’s fun & very satisfying seeing just how much you can create from a few simple pieces.  Today I’m sharing three square cards made using the beautiful Seaside Memories Paper Collection – with just 3 pieces of paper AND two cuts of patterned paper!

The focus of these cards is all about letting the gorgeous seaside-inspired designs shine.  By keeping the layouts clean and balanced, the patterned papers become the stars while still leaving room for lovely embellishments.

To add texture and dimension, I incorporated coordinating Seaside Memories Embossed Die Cuts and Seaside Memories Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts throughout each design.  The raised details catch the light beautifully and add an elegant finishing touch without overwhelming the patterned papers.

This project is a great reminder that you don’t need to use lots of supplies to create a coordinated set of cards.  With thoughtful paper placement and a few dimensional accents, you can make multiple cards from just a couple of paper cuts while showcasing the beauty of the collection.

Let’s Shop –

Shop Paper Rose Studio & check out all their lovely product while there.

Download the Tutorial

I’ve created a step-by-step PDF tutorial so you can recreate these projects at your own pace. The tutorial includes measurements, scoring instructions and & list of supplies.

Click below to download the PDF tutorial and start creating your cards today!

2 CUTS – 3 CARDS – SEASIDE MEMORIES

I hope this inspires you to get even more from your favourite paper collections and discover how far a little creativity can go.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Daisy Daze Paper Collection | The Scrap Room

G’Day Crafty Friends,

I have another card, well 2 actually, to share with you today.  Once again, I’ve created these cards with the lovely Daisy Daze Paper Collection Pack for The Scrap Room Design Team.

The Daisy Daze collection by Bee Arty is a beautiful coordinated scrapbooking and mixed media range inspired by vintage botanicals, wildflower meadows and honeycomb textures.

Now, you know how I love to chop my papers in different ways….. so on these 2 cards, the papers have been cut the same but I’ve adhered them to layers in different directions.  Very simple & easy but sometimes, simple & easy is all we need to let the papers be the star of the show!

Again, I’ve distressed the edges of the papers before lightly sponging them with Antique Linen Distress Ink & a Sponge Dauber.  Once adhered to the coloured Cardstock layers, they were then adhered to White Base Cards.  To complete the cards, simple sentiments were added, followed by a little bling!

Supplies – The Scrap Room

Shop The Scrap Room to check out all Melissa’s lovely product.

I love how cutting the papers the same way but adhering them in different directions changes the look of the cards.

To see another project created with this same collection, click HERE.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Shopping Rebel | Polkadoodles Crafts | Digi Choosday

G’Day Crafty Friends,

It’s Digi Choosday time!

Today I’m sharing a simple & easy card featuring the ever so cute shopping Rebel Girl Digi Stamp.

Shopping Rebel is all set for summer, dressed in her hot pink dress, carrying her lime bag & sporting her oh so vibrant orange hair.  Don’t you think she looks like she is having such a fabulous day out & about doing a little retail therapy!

To compliment the image, I teamed it up with the  Rebel Pretty Printable Paper Patterns – Bundle 1, which coordinates perfectly with the bright, fun summer colours.  The  sentiment is from the Rebel Messages with Attitude set.  I love these sentiments as they add the perfect finishing touch with a little sass!

To complete the card, I added some soft ink blending to the background, coloured the image with Copics prior to fussy cutting it and incorporating a little scoring for extra detail and dimension.  Sometimes these simple techniques really let the adorable image and colourful papers shine.

Product – Polkadoodle Crafts

Be sure to hop on over to the Polkadoodles Crafts shop & check out all the lovely digi products.

Copics –

  • Skin/Face – E000, E00, E11, R30
  • Hair – YR09, YR07, YR04
  • Eyes – C1, C3, C5
  • Dress/ Bow/Shoes – RV25, RV23
  • Bag – YG06, YG07
  • Shopping Bags – W7, W5, W3

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favourite digi stamps and create something bright and cheerful.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s amazing creations and play along with us this week!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Paper Bliss | Get Well Soon | Summer Feeling Collection

G’Day Crafty Friends,

Today I’m sharing a soft and elegant Get Well Soon card featuring the beautiful brand new Summer Feeling Collection by Maja Design.  New to me anyhow!  This brand-new paper collection is filled with gorgeous florals, delicate patterns and fresh summer colours that are perfect for creating heartfelt handmade cards.  There is a sheet of fussy cut image that are to die for & believe me, I can’t wait to get into this collection.

The beautiful floral papers make it easy to create a cheerful design that’s sure to brighten someone’s day.  Layering the coordinating papers adds lovely dimension while keeping the card soft and feminine.

Free PDF Tutorial

A FREE PDF tutorial is available to download and includes –

  • Complete list of measurements
  • Step-by-step written instructions
  • Easy-to-follow assembly guide
  • Suggested supply list

Whether you’re an experienced papercrafter or just getting started, this tutorial will guide you through each step to recreate the card.

I hope this project inspires you to create a handmade card to brighten someone’s day.  Thank you so much for stopping by.

Be sure to download the free PDF tutorial for all the measurements and detailed instructions so you can recreate this beautiful floral card yourself.

Get Well Soon PDF Tutorial

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time