Saturday, November 15, 2025

Creating a Desert Scene with Copic Markers + Quokka Cowboys | Handmade Card + Giveaway!




Today I’m excited to share a brand-new handmade card project that’s extra fun, colorful, and perfect for anyone who loves scene building with their stamps and markers. In my latest YouTube video, I walk you step-by-step through how I created a warm desert landscape using Copic markers, along with the cutest Quokka Cowboy stamped and die-cut images. These little cowboys truly steal the show, and they bring so much personality to the finished card!

Building the Desert Scene with Copic Markers

In the video, I demonstrate how to blend Copic markers to create depth, warmth, and that classic desert glow. You’ll see how I layer colors to form sandy ground and that soft desert sky. The Copic color combinations and blending tips make it easy to recreate this background—even if you’re new to desert scenes.

The Quokka Cowboy characters were stamped, colored, and die cut before being added to the scene. Their adorable Western outfits and cheerful expressions make them the perfect focal points. They really come to life when placed against the rich desert backdrop!


Bandana Background Ink Blending

To frame the scene, I created a coordinating background panel using the Bandana Background Stencil. I ink blended a 6x6 panel to make a bold, western-inspired pattern that ties in beautifully with the cowboy theme. The pop of color and texture helps the main image panel stand out and gives the whole card a finished, cohesive look.


Supplies

Every product I used in this project—including the Quokka Cowboys Stamps, stencil, dies, and more—can be found at KatScrappiness.com. If you’re feeling inspired to recreate this design, it’s a great place to stock up on everything you need.

Products Used In My Video Hey Y'all Shadow Sentiment Craft Die Cowboy Quokka Stamp Set Cowboy Quokka Coordinating Die Set Cowboy Quokka Sentiments Stamp Set Never-Ending Circles Craft Dies Stitched Fancy Scallop Circles Bandana Background Stencil Glue Press - My Sweet Petunia Rainbow Ombre Reverse Crossing Lock Craft Tweezers


Enter to Win the Handmade Card!

I’m also giving away this very card to one lucky viewer!
To enter the giveaway:

  1. Watch my full YouTube tutorial

  2. Follow the entry instructions listed in the video’s description box

It’s super easy, and I’d love for this handmade card to find a happy home with one of you.


Thanks for stopping by, and I hope the video inspires you to try a desert scene of your own. Happy crafting—and good luck in the giveaway!


Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The Fall 2024 Edition of The Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

The Fall edition of the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is only on the shelves for 3 more days... I'm beyond honored to be published for the first time in this magazine.



Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Scrapbooking Fun Summit June 2024



Ready to take your scrapbooking and cardmaking skills to new heights? Looking for fresh ideas and inspiration for your creations? If so, you won't want to miss the Scrapbooking Fun Summit - the ultimate event for all papercraft enthusiasts!

Whether you're a seasoned or beginner scrapbooker or cardmaker, this event is for you and it's completely free to attend. Here's why:

Discover New Ideas: Learn from world-class paper crafting experts, including creative layouts, unique cards, and so much more!

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The Scrapbooking Fun Summit runs from Wednesday, June 5th, to Sunday, June 9th, 2024. During this time, you'll have access to 24+ video demonstrations and techniques covering scrapbooking, cardmaking, Cricut and Silhouette usage, creativity, imagination, and more!

I'm thrilled to be part of this event and can't wait to see you there!

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Don’t miss out on the fun! Come learn, be creative, and have fun! I’ll be sharing How to add wow to your dry embossed cards.

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Creating a Desert Scene with Copic Markers + Quokka Cowboys | Handmade Card + Giveaway!

Today I’m excited to share a brand-new handmade card project that’s extra fun, colorful, and perfect for anyone who loves scene building wit...