Hello friends! Thank you to everyone for all the kind comments and prayers about my recent glaucoma surgery. It went well and I’m feeling really good. Don’t worry, I am still resting and not spending much time on devices right now.
Before surgery, I did record a 6×6 video, but ran out of time to finish editing it. I used Altenew’s Enjoy the Ride collection. I’ve never used their paper pads before and this collection is so pretty. I also purchased the coordinating ephemera packs. I especially like the bouquet builder pack with all the pretty flowers.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 28 cards.
Because it takes many hours to turn a paper pad into cards, this video has been sped up 6 times. The real time recording was around 5 1/2 hours, not including any of my planning, prep, or die cutting time.
Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
Or, go HERE to watch my video on Rumble.
Here is the cardstock I pulled before starting on the 6×6 paper pad. I always pull out way more cardstock than I ever use. I list the brands and colors if I have the information. Some of my cardstock has been in my craft room for many, many years.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 10 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 4 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Black – Recollections
Polar Ice – Coredinations
Classic purple – Bazzill
Admiral – Bazzill
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. All of my cards are A2 size. For sketches that don’t include measurements, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. Go HERE to see my video explaining how I determine card sketch measurements. All cards are made using Altenew Enjoy the Ride 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – MFT #522
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment stamp – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ink – Versafine Clair
Sketch – MFT #513
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment stamp – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Nuvo crystal drops
Ink – Versafine Clair
Sketch – MFT #489
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment stamp – Altenew
Stitched strip dies – Pretty Pink Posh
Pearls – Studio Katia
Twine – The Twinery
Ink – Versafine
Sketch – Mojo Monday #547
Sentiment stamps – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Ink – Concord & 9th and Versafine Clair
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Stitched rectangle die – Whimsy Stamps
Stitched oval die – Lil Inker Designs (no longer open)
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Versafine Clair
Sketch – OWH #218
Sentiment stamp – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Ink – Versafine Clair
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment die – Paper Rose
Rectangle dies – MFT
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Banner die – American Crafts – (retired)
Specialty cardstock – Love From Lizi
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment die – Paper Rose
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Bubbles – Studio Katia
Specialty cardstock – Love From Lizi
Sketch – MFT #399
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Bubbles – Studio Katia
Ink – Versafine Clair
Ephemera – Altenew
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Oval dies – Waffle Flower
Bubbles – Studio Katia
Ink – Versafine
Sketch – OWH #219
Sentiment stamps – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Ink – Versafine Clair
Sketch – Mojo Monday #541
Sentiment die – Paper Rose
Sentiment stamp – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Embossing folder – Cuttlebug
Stitched background die – Lil Inker Designs (no longer open)
Stitched square die – Lil Inker Designs (no longer open)
Banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Ink – Versafine Clair
Sentiment dies and stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Bubbles – Studio Katia
Ink – Versafine Clair
Collage die – MFT
Sentiment stamp – Altenew
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Ink – Versafine Clair
Below are links to some of the products used in this post. These are affiliate links that will help me offset the costs of creating these cards and videos. When purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay. I appreciate you viewing my blog and the support you provide.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Altenew – Enjoy the Ride – full collection – [scrapbook.com]
Altenew – Enjoy the Ride – 6×6 paper pad – [altenew] [scrapbook.com]
Altenew – Enjoy the Ride – Blooming Ephemera – [altenew] [scrapbook.com]
Altenew – Enjoy the Ride – Bouquet Builder Ephemera – [altenew] [scrapbook.com]
STAMPS
Altenew – Hello and Hugs – [altenew] [scrapbook.com]
Altenew – Inked Lotus – [altenew] [scrapbook.com]
Pretty Pink Posh – Simple Sentiments – [prettypinkposh]
Honey Bee Stamps – SPRING – [honeybeestamps]
DIES
Pretty Pink Posh – Stitched Strips – [prettypinkposh]
Paper Rose – Hello Fine Script – [paperrose] [scrapbook.com]
Paper Rose – Hello Chunky Script – [paperrose] [scrapbook.com]
Honey Bee Stamps – SPRING – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
MFT – Collage cover up – [mftstamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Wonky Stitched Rectangles – [whimsystamps]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Additional Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Ovals – [scrapbook.com] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Additional Ovals – [scrapbook.com] [waffleflower]
Lawn Fawn – Small Stitched Circle – [scrapbookpal.com]
Lawn Fawn – Large Stitched Circle – [scrapbookpal.com]
EMBELLISHMENTS
Love From Lizi – Peel Offs – [lovefromlizi]
Studio Katia – Artic Breeze Pearls – [studiokatia]
Studio Katia – Iridescent bubbles tiny – [studiokatia]
Honey Bee Stamps – Crystal Prism – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Scrapbook.com – Glitter brush – [scrapbook.com]
Nuvo crystal drops – Morning Dew – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
INK
Versafine Clair – Nocturne – [scrapbook.com] [ACOT]
Concord & 9th – [concord&ninth]
PAPER
White Shimmer cardstock – [amazon]
Accent Opaque Digital 120# cardstock [amazon]
ADHESIVES
Tape Jungle – ATG refills – Use the code MARCOTTE2021 to save 10% off your order.
Scotch Mounting Tape – 3/4″ x 38 yards – [amazon]
Thin Foam Squares by 3L Scrapbook Adhesives – [scrapbookpal.com] [amazon]
Scor-Tape – [scrapbook.com] [scrapbookpal]
Scor-Tape – One inch [amazon]
Scor-Tape – Half inch [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Bundle (includes 11 fl oz refill, 4 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Original (includes 4 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Mini (includes 2 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
TOOLS
Tonic Studios – Guillotine paper trimmer [scrapbook.com] [tonicstudios] [amazon]
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider) [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Mini MISTI Stamp Tool – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
EK Success Tweezers – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Fiskars Fingertip craft knife – [amazon]
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Hi Kristie! So happy to hear you are doing well! Do a lot of resting and taking care of you! Sending hugs and prayers your way!
Thank you, Vicki! Don’t worry, I am still resting my eye and taking my breaks.
I’m glad the surgery went well AND that you are still resting your eyes from devices. This looks like a unique and colorful paper pad. You’ve showcased it beautifully with your cards. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 Keep up the good resting. 😉
Thank you, Jeanne! The procedure was very noninvasive so recovery wasn’t bad. I’m still making sure not to be on devices very long though. I’ve had this beautiful paper collection for about a month and really enjoyed the bright and cheerful colors. Perfect during a gloomy, rainy winter. 🙂
Gorgeous cards! I love the bold floral prints and the pretty ephemera. Those greens!!! My favorite cards were made from MjM 541, but all of the cards were great. The Concord & 9th green ink looks amazing! I am so glad to hear you are on the mend–take your time getting back to your routine. This was a wonderful bonus video to tide us over until you are back in the swing of things. 🙂 Take care and thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Jennifer! The paper collection is so pretty. I really needed some pretty florals during this rainy winter in WA. I was trying to get the video finished before surgery, but that just didn’t happen. It was nice to have the video almost ready though so I could post something while I recovered. I hope you have a lovely weekend! 🙂