Little Kingdom – How Are You?

 Hello crafters,

Today I’m sharing a cheerful and imaginative card created with the Little Kingdom – Stamp Soup set from Polkadoodles. This set is full of quirky little houses, towers, and details that let you build your own magical world — and I couldn’t resist making a bright, fairy‑tale scene!

I used Distress Oxide inks to create a colourful background that feels like a dreamy sunrise behind the village. The house is stamped and layered with bold reds, pinks, and purples, with playful patterns and textures that bring it to life. The sentiment “How are you?” adds a friendly, uplifting touch — perfect for sending a smile to someone special.

If you love whimsical designs and creative layering, this set is pure joy to play with. You can find Little Kingdom – Stamp Soup on the Polkadoodles website, and it’s currently on promotion, so it’s a great time to grab it!

Natalia x

Merry Little Christmas – Golden Glow & Festive Layers

 Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing another card created with the beautiful Lisa’s Festive Collection. For this design, I used the Festive Poinsettia Embossing Folder & Die Set together with the Festive Wreath Stamp Set.

I built a layered composition with embossed poinsettias and foliage, highlighted with gold accents and a soft colour blend of red and blue. The sentiment “Merry Little Christmas” stands out beautifully in the centre, framed by a golden border that adds warmth and festive elegance. I love how the mix of colours and textures gives this card a rich, glowing finish — perfect for the season.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Santa’s Street – Christmas Magic in Layers

 Hello everyone!

There’s something timeless about Santa walking through a snowy street, carrying gifts under the lantern light. For this card, I used elements from the Snow & Sparkles collection by Polkadoodles, building a cozy little scene full of texture and charm.

The layered background is embossed with stars and snowflakes, creating depth and movement. Santa, with his bright red coat and sack of presents, stands beside a wooden fence and a tiny hanging sign that says “Greetings”. I love how the soft blue tones contrast with the warmth of red and gold — it feels like a quiet winter evening just before Christmas.

A simple sentiment “Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year” completes the design — classic, heartfelt, and full of festive spirit.

Crafty hugs, Natalia

Floral Layered Card featuring Lisa Horton Crafts Scribbled Dies!

 Hello everyone!

I am so excited to share my latest project and video tutorial, which is now live over on the Lisa Horton Crafts YouTube channel!

For this card, I wanted to create a bright, dimensional, and cheerful look using the stunning Scribbled Flowers and Scribbled Leaves die sets. If you love playing with background textures, partial inking, and making the most out of your craft supplies, this tutorial is definitely for you!

Key Techniques Used in This Project:

• Turning Offcuts into a Frame: Don't throw away your die-cut leftovers! I used the offcuts from the frame to build a clean, scalloped border that gives the card an instant 3D shadow-box effect.

• Partial Inking on Die Cuts: Instead of coloring the entire flower, I selectively inked only the inner details while leaving the outer edges crisp white. This contrast really makes the bright pink and yellow pops of color stand out!

• Textured & Splattered Background: A gentle blended background with soft wave stenciling and water splatters adds beautiful movement behind the floral layer.

Watch the Step-by-Step Tutorial

You can watch the full process video right now on the Lisa Horton Crafts YouTube Channel. I walk you through every single step, from blending the background to assembling all the delicate layers!

Thank you so much to Lisa and the team for featuring this project! Let me know in the comments below if you try out the offcut frame trick or partial inking on your next card!

Happy crafting,

Natalia

Metallic Inks on Kraft Cardstock

 Hello creative friends!

I’m back with another mixed media card, and this time I decided to take my metallic inks onto dark, raw kraft cardstock. Using metallic inks on kraft creates such a rich, vintage contrast that really makes the colors and textures pop in a completely different way!

For this project, I built up a textured background filled with raised typography elements, subtle grid patterns, and warm metallic golden sheen. The dark, distressed edges draw all the focus straight to the centerpiece: a layered, deckled-edge panel with a colorful die-cut branch and a delicate twine bow. To top it all off, I added a sleek "Much Love" sentiment and a touch of micro beads for that extra tactile detail.

Using vibrant metallic inks over a darker, earthy base gives the whole composition an incredible depth and artistic flair.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on using metallic inks on kraft cardstock! Do you prefer bright white or rustic kraft bases for your mixed media projects? Let me know in the comments!

Happy crafting,

Natalia x

Shining Bright: Floral Card with Metallic Pearl Inks & 3D Embossing

Hello craft lovers!

I am back today to share another vibrant floral project, and this time I’m playing with rich, shimmering metallic inks. There’s something so magical about watching metallic pigments blend together and catch the light, especially when paired with deep 3D floral textures.

For this card, I started by experimenting with Cloud 9 Metallic Pearl Inks on my glass mat. By dabbing a few vivid shades, spritzing them with water, and pressing watercolor paper directly into the pool of pigment, I achieved a soft, fluid background loaded with metallic shine. To bring out the full richness of the colors, I blended a bit more ink across the panel before placing it into Lisa Horton’s 3D Carnations Embossing Folder.

Passing it through the die-cutting machine instantly brought the entire design to life with incredible dimension. To make those raised floral details pop even further, I gently swiped a light pearl metallic ink pad over the top of the embossed pattern. The subtle highlight catches the light beautifully from every angle! I finished the card with a bold, dark "Let's Celebrate" sentiment right in the corner to ground the design and balance out all the colorful shimmer.

I hope this piece inspires you to pull out your metallic inks and embossing folders for your next creative session! Let me know in the comments what color combinations you’d love to try with this technique.

Happy crafting!

Natalia x

Snowy Greetings – Christmas Cheer

 Hello my crafty friends,

Here’s another festive make from the Snow & Sparkles collection by Polkadoodles. This time I played with the adorable Snowy Greetings Christmas Holiday Snowman clear stamps & outline dies - such a fun set for creating layered, dimensional winter scenes.

I built a cheerful composition with stacked snowmen next to a classic red postbox, surrounded by holly leaves and tiny snowflakes. The bright pink frame adds a modern twist to the traditional Christmas palette, while the stamped sentiment “Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year” finishes it perfectly.

I love how this design combines vintage charm with playful colour — it feels joyful and full of holiday spirit.

Crafty hugs, Natalia

Festive Poinsettia Card with Lisa Horton Metallic Inks

 Hi everyone!

Today I want to share a festive Christmas card featuring the gorgeous Poinsettia 3D embossing folder and Metallic Inks from Lisa Horton Crafts!

To create this shimmering background, I blended vibrant liquid metallic inks over watercolor paper before running it through the 3D embossing folder. Adding deep green ink to the background brings out all the detailed layers of the flower and leaves. A touch of gold shine and a bold "Merry Christmas" sentiment finish off this piece perfectly.

Great news—the fantastic Metallic Inks used in today's project are currently on sale! Plus, don't miss out on amazing Mega Deals coming this Friday during our Friday Night Live (FNL) event! Make sure to tune in live to catch exclusive offers on your favorite crafting supplies and get inspired for your holiday crafting.

Check out the step-by-step process in the short video reel!

Happy crafting,

Natalia x

You Light Up the World – Stamp Soup Magic!

 Hello everyone!

Today I’m sharing a bright and whimsical card created with a mix of two of my favourite Stamp Soup sets – Lavender Tea and Magic Garden from Polkadoodles. These sets are not new releases, but they remain absolute gems – and right now, they’re on promotion at Polkadoodles!

I combined elements from both collections to build a dreamy, circular composition full of glowing colours and playful details. The background blends Distress Oxide inks in rich sunset tones – from deep violet and magenta to golden yellow – creating a radiant, magical atmosphere. The sentiment “You light up the world” perfectly captures the mood of this piece – joyful, imaginative, and full of light.

If you love mixing stamp sets and experimenting with colour, these two are a perfect match. Don’t miss the promotion on the Polkadoodles website – it’s the ideal time to rediscover these beautiful Stamp Soup designs!

Sending Hugs! Natalia x

Merry Moosemas – Snow & Sparkles Inspiration

Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing a cheerful card made with the brand‑new Snow & Sparkles collection from Polkadoodles. This collection includes stamps with matching dies, stand‑alone dies, and MDF sets - perfect for creating layered, dimensional festive projects.

For this card I used: Merry Moosemas craft dies Rustic Dotty Tree Trio craft dies

I love how the cute moose takes centre stage among the stylised trees - it feels playful yet cozy. The background is embossed with a golden “Ho Ho Ho” pattern, adding warmth and texture. A soft colour palette and a touch of shine make it feel like a little winter story.

It’s one of those makes that instantly brings a smile — full of charm and Christmas spirit.

Crafty hugs, Natalia

Reach for the Stars – Scribbly Textures in Motion

 Hello my crafty friends!

The Muse & Maker – Scribbly Textures Die Set has been part of my collection for a while now, and it still inspires me to create bold, mixed‑media designs full of movement and texture. This card is all about energy and contrast — a reminder to reach for the stars and keep creating fearlessly.

I started with a textured background full of colour and depth — layers of turquoise, gold, and black blending together like abstract art. The scribbly circle die became my focal point, cut in metallic gold and light blue for a dimensional, intertwined look. I love how these shapes bring rhythm and flow to the composition, almost like a dance of colour and texture.

The sentiment “Reach for the stars” adds a motivational touch — perfect for sending encouragement or celebrating achievements. This set remains one of my favourites for expressive, modern mixed‑media projects.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Lavender Tea – Oh So Pretty!

 Hello crafters!

Today I’m sharing a card made with the beautiful Stamp Soup – Lavender Tea set from Polkadoodles. It’s also not a new release, but it’s one of those timeless sets that never loses its charm – and right now, it’s on promotion at Polkadoodles!

I love how these stamps let you build your own floral shapes and whimsical designs. For this card, I created a cascade of heart-shaped blooms and leaves, all dancing across a dreamy pastel background. The soft blend of Distress Oxide inks gives a gentle, watercolor effect – perfect for highlighting the delicate details of the stamps. I finished it with the sentiment “oh so pretty”, because that’s exactly how this set feels – light, joyful, and full of imagination.

If you enjoy layering and experimenting with your stamps, this set will inspire you again and again. Don’t miss the promotion on the Polkadoodles website – it’s the perfect time to add a little Lavender Tea magic to your collection!

Natalia x

Warm pink tones and golden shine for a festive holiday card!

Hello everyone!

Today I am back with another handmade festive creation for the Polkadoodles Crafts Design Team, made with the Sparkling Christmas Collection.

For this design, I created a warm and shimmering striped background using soft pink ink blending combined with golden metallic textures. Placed in the center is a round wooden bauble frame with intricate pine branch detailing and tiny red berry accents.

Inside the ornament, I stamped the sentiment Greetings of the Season. To embellish the side of the frame, I added a beautifully layered pink poinsettia bloom accompanied by delicate green die-cut foliage and holly leaves. A golden string tied at the top gives it the feel of a real hanging Christmas ornament.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, and I hope this card brings some festive inspiration to your crafting studio!

Natalia x

Quick & Vibrant Floral Card

 Hello craft lovers!

Today I want to share a quick and colorful card project featuring the stunning Compton Florals 3D Embossing Folder from Lisa Horton Crafts. If you have leftover watercolor backgrounds sitting in your stash, this technique is a fantastic way to bring them to life!

To create this card, I took a vibrant watercolor background created with bright inks and ran it through my die-cutting machine using the Compton Florals embossing folder. The raised details immediately brought the floral design out, but to make the pattern pop even more, I added black ink directly to the embossing folder flat side and embossed it again. This created a dramatic contrast, making the colorful floral elements look like glowing stained glass!

To finish the card, I added a vellum circle element in the center and topped it with a bold "Let's Celebrate" sentiment. A bright pink matting layer pulled all the colors together perfectly.

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite embossing folders and play with watercolor backgrounds!

Crafty hugs,

Natalia

Magic Garden – endless combinations!

 Hi everyone!

Today I’m revisiting one of my favourite stamp sets from the Stamp Soup collection – Magic Garden. It’s not a new release, but it definitely deserves the spotlight again – especially now that there’s a promotion on the Polkadoodles website!

This set offers endless creative possibilities – you can build your own flowers, mushrooms, leaves, and whimsical shapes by combining the stamps in countless ways. For my card, I mixed several elements to create a magical scene with mushrooms and reflections in the water. The background was made using Distress Oxide inks in warm and cool tones – from yellows and oranges to blues and greens. I finished it with the sentiment “You’re amazing just the way you are”, which perfectly matches the dreamy, uplifting vibe.

If you love experimenting with stamps and creating your own compositions, this set is a true treasure. Check out the promotion on the Polkadoodles website and see how many magical scenes you can create!

Send HUGS!

Natalia x

Multi-Layered Birthday Card featuring Lisa Horton Crafts More Scribbled Flowers

 Hi everyone! 

Today I am sharing a vibrant birthday card project featuring products from Lisa Horton Crafts.

For this project, I worked with the More Scribbled Flowers die set to create a focal point with rich color and dimension. To prepare the floral elements, I backed cardstock with strong double-sided adhesive tape before die-cutting. I then built up the layers of the flowers and leaves, using the remaining inked die-cut pieces to fill in details and add extra depth to the flowers.

For the background, I started by blending a bold blue base with Cloud 9 Inks. Next, I layered additional ink through a stencil from the Stencil Deck collection to add texture and detail behind the floral arrangement. To finish the design, I added the "Celebrate your birthday" sentiment right at the center.

I hope this project inspires you to try combining stenciled backgrounds with layered floral die-cuts!

Natalia x

Much Love – Scribbled Heart in Soft Glow

Hello my crafty friends!

The new Muse & Maker – Scribbed Textures Die Set has just launched, and I couldn’t resist creating another card with it! This time, I wanted to show how the scribbly heart can look soft and romantic - full of light and gentle texture.

I started with a dreamy background blending pinks, peaches and lilacs, letting the colours flow freely for that watercolor effect. The scribbly heart die became my focal point, layered in crisp white to pop against the warm hues. I added delicate flowers and enamel dots for a touch of dimension and finished with the sentiment “Much love” - simple, heartfelt and perfect for any occasion.

I love how this set can go from bold mixed‑media to subtle elegance - it’s incredibly versatile and inspiring. If you haven’t seen the full release yet, check out Lisa’s Friday Night Live replay - it’s packed with ideas and gorgeous samples!

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Merry and Bright – Sweet Mistletoe Magic

 Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing a festive card made with the beautiful Sparkling Christmas collection from Polkadoodles. For this design, I used the Sweet Mistletoe Ribbon Dies Set - such a lovely, delicate set that instantly adds elegance and charm to any Christmas project.

I created a soft blue background with blended inks and added the mistletoe die cuts in bright yellow tones for a cheerful contrast. The scalloped frame gives the design a polished finish, while the red ribbon adds that perfect pop of festive colour.

The sentiment “merry and bright” completes the card - a reminder of the joy and warmth this season brings. This project was a delight to make - simple, yet full of Christmas spirit and handmade love.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x

Good Luck Card Featuring More Scribbled Flowers & Scribbled Leaves by Lisa Horton Crafts

 Hello craft friends!

I’m so excited to share my latest project with you today! Lisa Horton Crafts released a brand new collection yesterday, including the wonderful More Scribbled Flowers and Scribbled Leaves die sets.

For this card, I created a soft, watercolor-style blended background with beautiful ink textures. I layered ink-blended leaf die-cuts in rich blue, turquoise, and purple tones, combining them with delicate vellum foliage and crisp white die-cut flowers. To finish everything off, I added a bold "Good luck" sentiment right at the focal point.

The combination of textured inks, soft vellum, and intricate die-cuts adds so much dimension and movement to the design!

Have you had a chance to check out the new release yet? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Happy crafting,

Natalia x

Monster Night – Pumpkin Carriage Magic

 Hello my crafty friends,

Today I’m sharing a fun Halloween card made with the Hello Autumn digi stamp collection from Polkadoodles. I coloured the adorable image with pencils - I love how the soft blending brings out the pastel tones of the pumpkin carriage and the cute little characters inside.

The background is a mix of dark blues and gold splatters, creating a magical night sky full of sparkle. The sentiment “Beware - Enter if you dare!” adds just the right touch of spooky charm!

This project was such a joy to make - playful, colourful, and perfect for the Halloween season.

Crafty hugs, Natalia x