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Birthday Quokka Card | Cute, Colourful & Full of Fun!

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G’Day Friends,

I have a Creative Affiliate Team project to share with you for Kat Scrappiness.

Not only that, I’m happy to say that Cards by Design are back bigger & better!  This is where you receive a Sketch Layout, along with the PDF Tutorial to create with over & over.  Be sure to click on the Tutorial below to download our very 1st one.

If there’s one thing cuter than a quokka, it’s a birthday quokka surrounded by balloons! Today I’m sharing a cheerful birthday card that combines happy vibes, bright colours and lots of texture using a coordinated craft collection.

The Star of the Card: A Happy Quokka

This adorable happy quokka comes from the stamp set included in the collection.  I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink before colouring the face & ballon with alcohol markers, focusing on the little face & balloon only!  I wanted to bring out that signature quokka smile.  A little pink on the cheeks adds extra charm and personality.

Paper Piecing with Patterned Paper

One of my favourite techniques for this project was paper piecing.  I used patterned paper from the collection to create a little shirt.  This is such a fun way to add colour and interest without having to colour every element by hand.

The patterned paper is from the Hundred Acre Quokka Collection but works beautifully together, making it easy to mix and match designs while keeping the look cohesive.  The balloons both in the papers & image instantly add a festive feel and help frame the quokka as the focal point.

Coordinating Dies Make It Easy

The dies perfectly match the stamp set, which makes assembling the card quick and satisfying.  Everything layers smoothly and popping up a few elements with foam tape adds dimension and a playful finish.

Supply List

A Perfect Birthday Make

This card is ideal for birthdays of all ages—who wouldn’t smile at a quokka holding a balloon? The combination of alcohol marker colouring, paper piecing, ink blending and coordinating supplies makes this project both fun to create and visually impactful.

To download the FREE PDF Tutorial which includes the Sketch Layout, click HERE.

If you love cute characters, bright patterned paper and easy-to-use coordinating products, this Birthday Quokka collection is a must-have for your craft stash!  Head on over to Kat Scrappiness to shop your supplies to recreate this fun card.

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Poinsettia Gift Card Holder | Design Team Project | Kat Scrappiness

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G’Day Friends,

Today I’m sharing a quick and festive design team project for Kat Scrappiness featuring the small poinsettia craft dies and gorgeous pink faux glitter paper.  This project was so much fun and came together beautifully with just a few supplies.

I created a gift card holder that also works as a money holder, making it perfect for birthdays, Christmas or any occasion where you want to give a little something extra.  The poinsettia die adds an elegant focal point, while the pink faux glitter paper gives it a modern sparkle without the mess of real glitter.

What I love most about this project is its versatility.  Simply change the sentiment or colour palette and you have a handmade holder suitable for celebrations all year long.  It’s a great way to dress up a gift card, slip it inside a handmade card and make it feel extra special.

Thanks for stopping by—I hope this project inspires you to try poinsettia dies in unexpected colours for your next handmade creation!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Create Your Own Friends Under the Sea Adventure | Creative Makers

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G’Day Friends,

I’m happy to annouce that I made the Creative Makers Team for Kat Scrappiness.  I just adore her little images, especially the Quokkas.  Be sure to check out her shop.

In this fun project, I’ll show you how to make a colourful card with the Friends Under the Sea stamp set – perfect for the kids and all occasions.  Using the coordinating Friends Under the Sea 6 x 6 Paper Pack as the base and colouring the cute little turtle with Alcohol Markers, you’ll bring these ocean pals to life step by step.  Oh, did I mention there are also coordinating Craft Dies too?

What you’ll learn:

  1. Choosing the right pattern paper for your underwater theme – Friends Under the Sea Paper Pack makes it easy to create with.

  2. Tips for colouring with Alcohol Markers to achieve vibrant, blended effects – use what you have in your stash.  Your colouring doesn’t have to be with Alcohol Markers.

  3. Simple steps to arrange and layer your sea creatures for maximum impact – the card layout is taken from our September Sketch of the Month layout & makes it so easy to create a fun project.  To receive a FREE Sketch Layout & PDF Tutorial each week, be sure to subscribe to my Newsletter.

  4. Ideas to adapt the project for birthdays, classroom fun or everyday crafts – change out the colours & images to create an entirely different look.

Best part?  You can download the free tutorial to follow along and create your own ocean-inspired masterpiece!

Get your free tutorial now and bring these ocean friends to life!

YOU’RE TURTLEY AWESOME

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky