Polkadoodles Waddy & Wanda Penguin Christmas Tree [Cardmaking Tutorial]



Hello!!! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I'm so happy you're here! If you're interested in making your own handmade cards then you're in the right place. Keep on reading and you will find everything you need to colour and make this card.


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Making Your Own Handmade Cards

Making your own handmade cards is a fun and relaxing (if addictive!!) hobby that will allow you to make truely personalised greetings cards for your familly and friends. You don't need any fancy equipment or materials to get started. Don't get me wrong you'll want ALL THE THINGS but you can start enjoying cardmaking without spending much. I love impressing my loved ones with unique handmade cards that really show them how much I care.


Craft Supplies You’ll Need

Waddy and Wanda Penguin - Bundle of digi stamps First Edition FSC 6”x6” White Christmas 100 Sheets White A4 Card A4 Mirror Card Silver 240gsm 10 Sheets A4 Mirror Card Gold 240gsm 10 Sheets 6mm Silver Diamante Stickers 10mm Rainbow Pearl Stickers Glitter Glue Ribbon Bows Glitter Adhesive Tape 15mm x 10m - Silver Cards & Envelopes 6 x 6 White Scalloped 50 Pack Paper Trimmer Large Dafa Design Knife Angled Tweezers 6 Inch Paper Creaser

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Colouring the Digital Stamp

Christmas Cardmaking Tutorial Polkadoodles Waddy Wanda Penguin

The digi image is from Polkadoodles, part of their Waddy & Wanda Penguin range. It's printed onto Winsor & Newton Bleedproof Paper and coloured with Winsor & Newton Promarkers and Flexmarkers. The colours I used are as follows:

Penguins

 

 

Features

   

Wood and Foliage

 

After colouring I use a glue stick to stick the Winsor & Newton Bleedproof Paper onto some plain white card as the Winsor & Newton Bleedproof Paper is very thin.


Layering

Christmas Cardmaking Tutorial Polkadoodles Waddy Wanda Penguin

I base my card designs around the main image so that I'm keeping this as the focal point. I start by measuring the choosing how big I want the main image to be and cutting it out. Then I cut a mat from plain paper or card that measures 3mm bigger than my main digi image.

I like to ink the edges of my image with distress ink pads.

Next I choose what size and shape I'd like my next layer. I cut this out of designer paper and also cut another mat 3mm bigger.

On these cards I've also cut mats for the greetings. They're too small to measure 3mm bigger so I've just cut the mats by eye.

I start by gathering all of my colour co-ordinated embellishments and choosing which ones I'd like to use. This sparkly silver adheisve tape was perfect for a little touch of wintery sparkle. I stuck it along the side of my largest layer.


Assembling the Layers

I ink the edges of my cards with distress ink pads.

Each layer is stuck in place with 3D foam pads to give it some dimension.


Embellishments

Christmas Cardmaking Tutorial Polkadoodles Waddy Wanda Penguin

These little bows add a lovely feminie touch. I've stuck them in place after assembling the rest of the layers.

Cards just don't look finished to me without a few gems in the corner!! I always use craft tweezers to position them perfectly.


Inside

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I also decorate the inside of my cards with matching papers and embellishments.


Christmas Cardmaking Tutorial Polkadoodles Waddy Wanda Penguin

I do hope this cardmaking project inspires you to have a go at making your own cards. Follow me on your favourite social media channel to see more craft projects like this.

Bridie @ Simply Crafting

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Buy Handmade Cards

If you prefer to buy ready made take a look at my NuMonday shop. I sell a range of unique handmade cards and children's clothing that's designed to last.


Making Your Own Handmade Cards

Making your own handmade cards is a fun and relaxing (if addictive!!) hobby that will allow you to make truely personalised greetings cards for your familly and friends. You don't need any fancy equipment or materials to get started. Don't get me wrong you'll want ALL THE THINGS but you can start enjoying cardmaking without spending much. I love impressing my loved ones with unique handmade cards that really show them how much I care.


Craft Supplies You’ll Need

Waddy and Wanda Penguin - Bundle of digi stamps First Edition FSC 6”x6” White Christmas 100 Sheets White A4 Card A4 Mirror Card Silver 240gsm 10 Sheets A4 Mirror Card Gold 240gsm 10 Sheets 6mm Silver Diamante Stickers 10mm Rainbow Pearl Stickers Glitter Glue Ribbon Bows Glitter Adhesive Tape 15mm x 10m - Silver Cards & Envelopes 6 x 6 White Scalloped 50 Pack Paper Trimmer Large Dafa Design Knife Angled Tweezers 6 Inch Paper Creaser

Some of these links are affiliate links. This means that I earn a small commission when products are purchased through the links I post here (at no additional cost to you)


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Christmas Cardmaking Tutorial Polkadoodles Waddy Wanda Penguin

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