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Cricut DIY Teacher’s Day Gift: TEA-cher Card & Tea Bag Holder

Teacher’s gifts don’t need to be expensive — the best ones come from the heart and warm the soul. This little Tea Bag Holder Card is the perfect example! With the sweet sentiment  “You are a great TEA-CHER, thanks for all you do!”  it’s sure to bring a smile to your teachers' face. The best part? It’s so easy to make! Just  Print then Cut  on your Cricut, fold, and pop in a tea bag of your choice. That’s it! A thoughtful handmade gift in minutes — perfect for all the busy moms (and dads!) out there. Grab the  FREE layout/design on my Cricut Design Space here , and start creating your own TEA-riffic gifts today!
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Digi Choosday Project | A Sweet Layered Card featuring Polkadoodles Blossoming Winnie

Today I’m sharing a soft and whimsical card featuring one of my all-time favorite characters from Polkadoodles—Winnie! This card is packed with layered details, fluttering butterflies, delicate florals, and soft vellum, making it the perfect gentle and feminine design for any occasion.





I had so much fun putting this card together and thought I’d share the full how-to in case you’d like to make something similar!


Materials Used:

  • Plain cardstock (pink and white)

  • Digi Stamp: Blossoming Winnie from Polkadoodles

  • Pattern Paper: Winnie’s Let’s Hangout Bundle from Polkadoodles

  • Vellum Paper

  • Blooming Window Dies – Mama Elephant

  • Butterfly Dies

  • Little Birdie Handmade Flowers

  • Pearl Stick-ons

  • Ohuhu Alcohol Markers

  • Ohuhu Glitter Pens (Silver)

  • Bearly Art Glue

  • Surebonder Glue Gun

  • Sizzix Big Shot (for die cutting)

  • Caterpillar Pro (for paper trimming)

Step-by-Step Instructions:


1. Prepare your card base

Cut white cardstock to 8.5” x 5.5” and score at 4.25” on the long side to create a standard A2 top-fold card base.


2. Cut your card layers

Cut a pink cardstock panel to 4.25” x 5.5”.

Cut a patterned paper panel (I used a floral design from the Winnie’s Let’s Hangout bundle) to 4” x 5.25”.




Glue the patterned paper onto the pink panel using Bearly Art Glue.


3. Create the window frame

Using the Blooming Window Die by Mama Elephant, die cut a window shape from white cardstock. The die creates the window holes, but not the outer frame, so I hand-cut the upper part into a curved shape to match the arch.

Glue a piece of vellum behind the window to soften the background.






4. Attach the window

Glue the window (with vellum) over your patterned panel using Bearly Art Glue or a glue gun for extra hold.



5. Die cut butterflies

Die cut butterflies from plain cardstock and vellum. Layer them for dimension, or keep them separate for a more delicate look.


6. Color your digi stamp

I used a sweet Winnie digi stamp from Polkadoodles and colored her with Ohuhu Alcohol Markers in the following shades:

  • Hair: Y030, GY6, Y3

  • Flowers: RV260, YR240, G120, MG020

  • Skin: R18

  • Clothes & Shoes: B030, B050

  • Accents: Silver Ohuhu Glitter Pen



7. Assemble your embellishments

Glue your colored Winnie, butterflies, flowers, and pearl stick-ons to the card. I love mixing adhesives—Bearly Art Glue for precision, and my Surebonder glue gun when I need a little extra hold for heavier elements like flowers.


8. Adhere everything to the card base

Once your panel is fully decorated, attach it to your card base using strong glue or double-sided tape. And you’re done!


This card is a little dreamy, a little dainty, and definitely full of love 💗

If you enjoyed this project, I’d love for you to check out the feature over at Polkadoodles—and don’t forget to join us for Digi Choosday for weekly inspiration and awesome deals!


Stay crafty and cute!

Ana 

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