Cute Card Idea

Need a cute card idea that’s simple but polished?

July 08, 20252 min read

In this video, I'm walking you through the cardmaking process using the Quokka Flowers stamp and die set from Kat Scrappiness, and showing you how I layered a soft stenciled background behind a stamped and colored image (even though I’m brand new to alcohol markers).

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You’ll see:

Easy OLO marker coloring (mistakes and all)

How I saved the background with a surprise panel

Why layout dies and light ink blending make your card look finished

Real-time fixes (yes, embellishments cover a multitude of sins)

Everything I used is linked below — and there’s also a bonus printable for you to grab as a thank-you.

Supplies I used in this video:

Quokka Flowers Stamp - http://shrsl.com/4x7kr

Quokka Flowers Die Set - http://shrsl.com/4x7ks

Love is in the air stencil - http://shrsl.com/4x7ku

Stitched Wacky Frames Craft Dies - http://shrsl.com/4x7m7

Gina K Designs Ink Pads

Peach Bellini - https://tidd.ly/4ezR3IB

Ocean Mist - https://tidd.ly/3ItTPDa

Blue Sky - https://tidd.ly/4lCV69l

Light Carnation - https://tidd.ly/4lypMIO

Light lilac - https://tidd.ly/4eAMu0w

Light Orchid - https://tidd.ly/44PKa2A

Lilac Layering Ink Pads Light, Medium, & Dark - https://tidd.ly/3TVakuq

Versa Fine Clair Black Pigment Ink - https://amzn.to/4eLjMdB

Bee Creative Intense Black by Honey Bee Stamps - http://shrsl.com/4x7kd

Memento Tuxido Black Ink - http://shrsl.com/4x7ka

OLO Alcohol Markers - https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101347918-16957481?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DOLO%2BMarker%2BSets

Altenew Sticky Mat - https://altenew.com?sca_ref=7468934.f5iFBjJXTi&sca_source=https://altenew.com/products/9x12-ultra-sticky-mat-grid&sca_ref=7468934.f5iFBjJXTi

Misti - https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101347918-16957481?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fproducts%2Fmy-sweet-petunia-misti-most-incredible-stamp-tool-invented%3F_pos%3D1%26_sid%3Df4ed9d84d%26_ss%3Dr

Spellbinders Tool n One - https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101347918-16957481?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fproducts%2Ftool-n-one-white%3F_pos%3D1%26_sid%3D774bd6c3a%26_ss%3Dr

Double Background 1/ Grip Mat - https://tidd.ly/4lCWdWz

Gina K Designs Double Background 2/ Grip Mat - https://tidd.ly/4lLwFXz

Bearly Art Glue - http://shrsl.com/4x7lw

Foam Tape - http://shrsl.com/4x7lv

Round Foam Dots - https://amzn.to/44f8cns

Foam Squares - http://shrsl.com/4x7lr

Teal Sequins - http://shrsl.com/4x7lo

Triangle Dish - http://shrsl.com/4x7lp

Teflon Bone Folder - http://shrsl.com/4x7lk

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