Papercrafting 101: Creating Card Layers

Papercrafting 101: Creating Card Layers with Little Birdie Crafts Birds and Berries Collection

Hello, Friends! Do you love patterned papers, but struggle when it comes to using them? Today’s Papercrafting 101 Creating Card Layers is just for you! I’ve put together a little video tutorial that will give you my top tips for creating beautifully composed card layers.

We’ll be working with this scrumptious Little Birdie Crafts Birds and Berries paper collection and the coordinating flowers and chipboard. I’ll link a supply list at the bottom of this post.

Let’s face it: working with patterned papers can be challenging. How do you keep the design from becoming too busy? How do you pick papers that work together? While we create the card together, I’ll share the “why” of this design and help you understand how to successfully layer the beautiful patterned papers we all love so much. The video is loaded with tips, tricks and insights that will really help you move your card making to the next level.

Papercrafting 101: Creating Card Layers: A Peek Inside

Here’s a peek at the inside of this 6″ x 6″ square pocket card. Simple, but adorable, thanks to these lovely papers from Little Birdie Crafts. If you missed my unboxing video of the new Little Birdie Releases, you can find that HERE.

Are you ready to learn how to make this darling card? Then grab a pencil and notebook, and click play, because Papercrafting 101 is in session!

If you’d like to see another project made with Little Birdie’s new releases, click HERE.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and techniques that you’ll be able to use in your next crafty adventure. If so I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below. You’ll also find a linked supply list there in case you wish to purchase any of the supplies I’ve used in this project.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

NOTE: use the coupon code Kathy05 to save 5% off your purchase at Little Birdie Crafts

Little Birdie Crafts
- Birds and Berries Collection
- Chipboard
Dies
- Spellbinder Dies
  - Callista Rectangle Shadowbox Frame
  - Picot Circles (retired, but you can substitute THIS die.)
Other Products
- Versamark Ink
- Stampendous Shabby White Embossing Powder
- Dusty Concord Distress Oxide Ink
- CreateForLess – 64696
- Gingham Ribbon
- White Iridescent Metallic String
- 1/8″ Foam Strips
- Foam Dots

12 thoughts on “Papercrafting 101: Creating Card Layers”

Charlotte Zweigoron February 25, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Kathy, I want to match my tea bags to my project. How do you do this? While in Sprouts the other day, I looked around and all the boxes are sealed. I can’t really afford to buy a bunch on a hunch.. (lol)..!

I wanted to get that question in for your first glance at this comment. My first real thought was a hearty Thanks! for the project, the link to Little Birdie Crafts (already placed an order), and this tutorial video. I teach two paper crafts classes in my local area and this is perfect to send out via email to my ladies. Lots of information here for everyone. Blessings, dear lady..!

Isabel Borrero-Gonzalez February 22, 2020 at 7:59 PM

That was a great tutorial, Kathy!!! Thank you my dear!!!

Norma Robnett February 20, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Just made my first order with Little Birdie and it was so easy! So happy that I can now use the flowers you have shown us…Great Sale too!

Lillian Lumachi February 20, 2020 at 11:40 AM

Thanks for the great tips! Love your card. Just placed my 1st order with Little Birdie…products are beautiful…and got a little discount too plus items were in sale! Awesome! Keep sharing!

Gena L Krannig February 20, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Oh Kathy, what a darling card! It really is quite breathtaking! I love that little bird on the blueberry branch, soooo sweet. And your flowers and ribbons are absolutely scrumptious. As always, your layering design is perfection and I can’t wait to see the video. Going there now. Thank you for sharing this beauty! Hugs!

marygw February 20, 2020 at 9:07 AM

Thank you so much! I will be watching this over and over again.

Dana Roepke February 20, 2020 at 8:50 AM

Absolutely stunning and you have no idea how timely! You are the master of layers and I will be watching this tutorial over and over. I’m going to start a little notebook just for Thursday’s papercrafting 101 lessons. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent.

Sue D February 20, 2020 at 8:18 AM

Great video full of tips. Love the bird theme and the quarter, nickle, dime idea.

Susan Steele February 20, 2020 at 8:15 AM

Thank you Kathy! This is an awesome tutorial!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us! This card is gorgeous! It ought to be the mascot card for Little Birdie …with it’s little birdies! You are the absolute Queen of card making in my book! And you make it look so dog gone simple! I could watch you all day creating your Creations! Lol! Wait …I have! Lol! I should get busy, I’m way behind! Have a great weekend …hopefully you won’t get to much snow! Thank you so much for this 101 class. Big hugs, Suzy Q

Susan Steele February 20, 2020 at 8:22 AM

And P. S. Luv luv that matching teabag. I chuckle every time cause they always match so perfectly! SQ

Betsy February 20, 2020 at 7:09 AM

Kathy, this is of great help! I usually sit and stare at your cards trying to figure out the layering ( and the fact that I’m in awe of your creations). This instruction video is a keeper for sure. Thank you.

Gail Scott February 20, 2020 at 6:47 AM

Thank you Kathy for sharing your art – you always amaze me – so very beautiful – and the tea package – love that each time I see a project!! have a blessed week

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