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Polkadoodles Crafts | Digi Choosday | Pretty in Pink

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

Once again, it’s time for Digi Choosday!  Be sure to click on the link to see what everyone has created.  This is gonna be a fun one!

There’s something so elegant about stepping away from traditional square cards and creating a design with softer, more delicate lines. For this birthday card, I chose an oval-shaped design to give it a unique and feminine feel, perfect for celebrating a special occasion.

The base of the card was created using nesting oval dies, then layered with a gorgeous pink striped patterned paper for a sweet and timeless look. The soft stripes add just the right amount of detail without overpowering the design, making the perfect backdrop for the image.

I coloured the image with Copic markers, blending warm pinks and soft florals to coordinate with the lovely soft pink paper.  Copics always bring images to life with their smooth shading and vibrant colour combinations and they worked perfectly for this soft, romantic palette.  I will say that I am a little out of practice with colouring, but “practice, practice, practice makes perfect!”

A few sparkling embellishments and a sentiment finished the card beautifully, making it suitable not only for birthdays but for many special occasions as well.  I love how the oval shape gives the project such an elegant look while still feeling playful and pretty.

Supply List –

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

Copics –

  • Flowers – Y02, Y06, Y17, RV23, RV34, RV61
  • Leaves – YG63, YG67
  • Cake – R25, E29, E31
  • Icing – V93, V95

This card was such a joy to create.  I hope it inspires you to experiment with different card shapes, patterned papers and layered die cuts in your own crafting projects.

 

Don’t forget 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

Polkadoodles Crafts Challenge | Father’s Day

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

This week’s challenge is all about Dad where we’re celebrating Father’s Day!

Digi Choosday runs each Tuesday over on the Digichooseday Blog, so there’s always something new to spark your creativity.  I’d absolutely love for you to join in.

Even though we don’t have Father’s Day until September in Oz, in other parts of the world Father’s Day is drawing close.  To me, this little gnome jumped out to me for Father’s Day!  Don’t you just love the hat?  What about that long lovely beard!

In saying that, the digi image could be used for all occasions & all year around.  I’ve skipped a sentiment of the card front as I wanted the image to be the “star”!

The papers are from the Gnome Men Dad/Father Digi Papers.  I’ve printed 2 of the pieces prior to chopping them down to size & layering each onto a piece of Blue Cardstock.

The Dad Father Celebration Party Gnome for Men digi has been printed onto Express-It Cardstock prior to being coloured with Copics.

I fussy cut a couple of stars from the same digi papers to create my own embellishment.  The beer mugs at the bottom of his feet have been printed once again, coloured with Copics prior to being fussy cut & arranged & adhered to the card front.

I was going to colour the image with earthy colours but I wanted it to bright & happy.  The colours were taken from the colours in the papers I’ve used.  Don’t forget to use your pattern papers to help you with your card making & selecting colours.

Easy card, easy layout!  Cards for the male don’t have to be fussy!

Products –

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

Copics –

  • Beard/Beer Mug Handles – C1, C2, C3
  • Nose/Hands – E31, E33
  • Shoes – C5, C7
  • Beer Bottle – YG63, YG67, Y13, Y15
  • Mug – Y13, Y15
  • Hat/Coat – B02, B05
  • Leaf – YG06
  • Hat Band – YR04, YR07

Whether you’re crafting for Father’s Day or just adding to your stash of cards, this little gnome packs a punch & is sure to come in handy!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time

Polkadoodles Crafts | By The Sea | Easel Card

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G’Day Crafty Friends,

I’m a little excited to share my very first card as a Guest Designer for Polkadoodles Crafts.

This week’s challenge is an Easel Card with a By the Sea Theme.

This is Digi Choosday over at the blog – don’t you just love that name – which runs each Tuesday, so there’s always something new to spark your creativity.  I’d absolutely love for you to join in.

For my project, I created an easel card, which is such a fun interactive design.  It stands beautifully for display and gives you that extra wow factor when giving or posting to someone special.  I took my inspiration from the papers as they reminded me of the mermaid’s tail.  Check out the lovely soft colours of purples & blues!

Supply List –

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

Copics –

  • Skin – E00, E000, R30
  • Hair – BV00, BV02
  • Flowers/Bra – RV21, RV23
  • Tail – BG000, BG01

I hope this card brings a little seaside calm to your day.

Don’t forget 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

Guest Designer | Paper Rose Studio | Joy to the World Collection

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G’Day Friends,

I’m so excited to be joining you as the Guest Designer this month for Paper Rose Studio and today I’m sharing a project that’s full of gorgeous papers, die cuts and a little bit of unexpected magic.  If you love interactive cards, you’re going to have so much fun with this one!

This project features the beautiful Joy to the World Collection which has been paired with one of my favourite techniques – a fun-fold card with a pop-up surprise hidden inside.  It’s the perfect way to add an extra touch of delight to your holiday greetings.

Paper Rose Studio product used to create today’s card –

About the Card

From the outside, the card looks like a classic Christmas design – rich seasonal colours, elegant imagery with just a hint of shimmer.  But once you open it, a charming pop-up centrepiece springs to life.  It’s the kind of surprise that instantly brings a smile… just like Christmas should!

This fun-fold format gives you:

  • Space to highlight your favorite patterned papers & die cuts

  • Room to add dimension without extra bulk

  • A dramatic interactive element that’s easy to achieve with just a few simple steps

Pop-Up Feature

The star of this card is the 3-tier step pop-up element in the centre of the card. It creates depth, movement and a joyful reveal – perfect for showcasing images, sentiment clusters, or die-cut arrangements from the Joy to the World Collection.

Whether you prefer a traditional nativity theme – like today’s project – classic holly and berries or metallic accents with a modern twist, this pop-up platform is versatile enough to adapt to any theme.

Video Tutorial

If you’d like to create this card along with me, I’ve put together a step-by-step video tutorial. In the video, I walk you through:

  • How to score, cut and fold the base

  • How to build and attach the pop-up mechanism

  • Tips for embellishing without overwhelming the design

It’s beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone looking to add interactive cards to their holiday lineup.

Final Thoughts

This project was such a joy to create and I hope it brings a little creative sparkle to your Christmas crafting.  The Joy to the World Collection truly shines in this fun-fold design and the pop-up feature is sure to impress your friends and family.

Thank you once again Paper Rose Studio for having me as your Guest Designer this month – it’s always a lovely & true honour!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time