Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Polkadoodles DigiChoosday Project - Mixed Media Thank You Card | Lilac Haze Watercoloured Flowers




Today I’m sharing another Thank You card for our Digichoosday DT prompt, Thank you. It is another mixed media thank you card but this time, I created it using the Lilac Haze Watercoloured Flowers collection from Polkadoodles. I love this collection because it's a set of papers and flowers and it's absolutely versatile. Plus, as a pink girlie, this collection makes me work with florals that are not pink as I always tend to sway to pink tones when creating anything floral. So basically, this collection is a great deal because it includes gorgeous florals, papers, and embellishment options all in one, making it perfect for layered and texture-rich cards.

Check out a TN I made with the same collection here.



This card is definitely on the extra side, but sometimes that’s exactly what a thank you card needs to truly show appreciation. Layers, dimension, texture, and a little surprise element make it feel really special for the recipient. My first thank you card for this prompt is here - also special and extra!

Materials Needed

How I Made the Card






  1. Prepare your card base by trimming white cardstock to 8.5 x 5.5 inches and score at 4.25 inches on the long side.


  2. Trim solid cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches.

  3. Trim patterned paper to 4 x 5 1/4 inches.



  4. Trim another piece of patterned paper to 3 7/8 x 3 inches.





  5. Adhere the solid cardstock, the 4 x 5 1/4 patterned paper, and the 3 7/8 x 3 patterned paper together. Place the smallest piece at the bottom and adhere it using foam tape for dimension.


  6. Add a heart frame to create a focal point.

  7. Cut and layer the floral digi stamps from the Lilac Haze collection in different sizes (I used my Cricut Maker) and adhere them with foam tape.



  8. Add your additional floral embellishment using a glue gun.


  9. For texture, tuck in gauze behind the florals. Remember - gauze expires! This is your sign to check your first aid kit and see if some of it can officially join your mixed media stash (after restocking, of course).



  10. Add your sentiment. I used a sticker from my Pebbles sticker set.


  11. Finish with enamel dots (I used Rosie’s Studio enamel dots).



  12. Adhere the butterfly using a glue gun.



  13. Attach the finished card panel to your card base using foam tape for extra dimension.


This card has a lot going on, but all those layers and textures come together beautifully and really elevate a simple thank you into something meaningful and memorable.

Join the Anything Goes Digi Choosday challenge and share your Polkadoodles creations - I’d love to see what you make!

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Happy crafting! And don’t forget to check your first aid kit!

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Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Project - Sparkly Thank You Card with Lily Bug Ladybird

Today I’m sharing how I made this sparkly and extra Thank You card using one of the cutest Polkadoodles digi stamps ever - Lily Bug Ladybird Toadstool. I went all out with glitter cardstock, dimensional layers, and bright alcohol marker colouring for this one.



A little extra card, to make sending thanks a little extra special.


Materials Needed

How I Made the Card


1. Prepare the Card Base


Trim your white cardstock to 8.5 x 5.5 inches and score at 4.25 inches on the long side to create a standard A2 card base.


2. Inside Sentiment



Cut another piece of white cardstock to 3 3/4 x 5 inches.

Add the sentiment “you’re spot-tacular” near the upper middle part.

Set this aside for later.


3. Cut the Layers

  • Trim red glitter cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches.

  • From the Lily Bug Ladybird Papers, cut:

    • Two pieces at 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 inches

    • One piece at 4 x 5 1/4 inches


4. Colour the Digi Stamp



Print and colour the Lily Bug Ladybird Toadstool digi stamp using Ohuhu Alcohol Markers.

I used the following colours:

  • Colorless Blender

  • R1, R2, R3, R18, R19

  • R30, R230

  • Y06

  • CGII08, CGII09, CGII04


For extra sparkle, I added Ohuhu Glitter Pens in Red to selected areas.


5. Create the Sentiment Heart


Cut a heart shape using your Cricut, metal dies, or scissors.

Add the “Thank You” sentiment and set aside.


Assembly Time 

  1. Layer the 3 3/4 x 5 white cardstock with the “you’re spot-tacular” sentiment onto the 4 x 5 1/4 patterned paper and adhere it inside the card.

  2. On the card front, adhere the glitter cardstock to the base using foam tape to add depth.

  3. Glue one 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 polka dot panel on top of the glitter cardstock.

  4. Adhere the heart sentiment to the patterned paper using glue.

  5. Glue the coloured digi stamp to the right side of the card.

  6. Finish by adding floral embellishments at the bottom left, beside the digi stamp and underneath the heart sentiment, using a glue gun for extra hold.

Final Thoughts 💕



I absolutely love how this card turned out! It's sparkly, cheerful, and full of personality. The Lily Bug Ladybird collection is just perfect for thank-you cards with a playful, floral twist.


If you love digital stamps and printable papers, don’t forget to join the Anything Goes Digi Choosday challenge and share your creations with us — I can’t wait to see what you make!


For more crafty inspiration, follow me on:

Instagram: @my.cat.and.crafts

Facebook: My Cat and Crafts




Happy crafting and happy coloring! 🐞💖

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Monday, January 5, 2026

First Blog Post of the Year: My 2026 Happy Planner

Happy New Year! 




We’re finally back in Saudi after a whirlwind two-week vacation in the Philippines. It was back to back to back meet-ups and holiday parties, and the blogging time I thought I’d have? Completely nonexistent.


Right now, I’m about 80% done with unpacking, 100% done with laundry, and a tragic 10% into ironing. I figured I’d squeeze this post in before my first Polkadoodles Digi Choosday blog posts for the year go live tomorrow.


So before anything else, here’s a New Year’s photo of me and the hubby.



My 2026 Planner Choice






For 2026, I’m sticking with The Happy Planner - no surprises there!

  • Size: Classic

  • Layout: Vertical

  • Cover: Premium Cover – Heritage Charm


I’ve mentioned this before, but when it comes to choosing my Happy Planner, the size and layout always come first. Design is usually secondary. I also need to buy early to allow enough shipping time to Shipping Cart and then to Manila before the new year, so I usually just grab what’s available.

And speaking of Shipping Cart, I have a treat for you! Here’s an exclusive discount on your first ShippingCart Shipment. Use discount code: CREFABAC01839.



That said, I’m really happy with this one. The cover is faux leather, which is a nice change from the usual laminated covers Happy Planner has.



This does mean I’ll need to relocate the faux leather cover I used for my 2025 planner, most likely into one of my Happy Planner notebooks.

Monthly Dividers
















The monthly dividers are very minimalist, which I actually like. Some months include sentiments such as:

  • March: “Take Delight in Life”

  • April: “Focus on You,” “Make Today Count,” “Focus on What Matters,” “Have a Beautiful Day”

  • June: “Create a Life Around What Inspires You the Most”

  • July: “What a Wonderful Thought It Is That Some of the Best Days of Our Lives Haven’t Even Happened Yet”

  • October: “Make Today Count” (yes, again)


Simple, clean, and not too distracting - plus more spaces to personalize or stick photos on!

Inside the Planner


If you’ve been following my weekly Happy Planner layout and life update posts, the vertical layout will look very familiar. But just in case, here’s how I use each section:



Year at a Glance

This is where I list family and friends’ birthdays. I rewrite this every single year instead of moving the pages. Why? I honestly don’t know. Maybe to help me remember birthdays better. Also… some people don’t make the list the following year, and some suddenly do. Hahahaha.



Monthly Spread

This works like a calendar where I jot down birthdays, plans, and design team deadlines.

That said, I was gifted a Flying Tiger 2026 dated planner by Ms. Lala of Mommy Guide Inc., so I might use that specifically for DT due dates this year.



Monthly Priorities / Important / Take Note Page

Confession time: I rarely use this page, except in August, when I start planning for the husband’s September birthday.

But I’m making it a goal to actually use this section properly this year.



Weekly Pages

This is what I usually feature on the blog!

Even though I mostly show stickers and washi, I actually:

  • Write in bullets

  • Add folded sticky notes when I journal long

  • Stick in printed photos using my Paperang or Xiaomi photo printer

Fountain Pen Adventures




I also decided to try fountain pens this year. I bought one, and was gifted another!

Unfortunately, I made a small booboo and accidentally bought a blue pen, then filled it with ink… only to realize all my refills are black. Looks like I’ll need to learn how to flush a fountain pen.

I tried finishing my December Manila trip journaling with it, but it smudges, so daily journaling with a fountain pen might not be for me.

And just like that, Back to InkJoy - truly smudge-free, just like they promised!

Bonus Planner: Harry Potter Edition 



I also picked up a Happy Planner Harry Potter Box Set along with my 2026 planner.


I first saw it being destashed in one of our planner Facebook groups but lost the post before I could click it. I searched everywhere, even messaged my friend Kaye, who immediately found it for me. Sadly, someone else bought it literally seconds before I could comment "mine!"


Good thing it restocked on the Happy Planner website! I managed to grab one, and yes… it’s so pretty I don’t think I’ll use it.


But I should.


Right?


Hahaha.



That’s about it for my 2026 Happy Planner setup!

Here’s to another year of planning, stickering, memory-keeping, and weekly layout blogging!

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Polkadoodles DigiChoosday Project - Mixed Media Thank You Card | Lilac Haze Watercoloured Flowers

Today I’m sharing another Thank You card for our Digichoosday DT prompt, Thank you. It is another  mixed media thank you card  but this time...