Hello friends! I love Bella Blvd’s paper collections and was so happy to see they have started making 6×6 paper pads. Of course I just had to use one with my 6×6 tutorial. I decided to start with their new Christmas release, Santa Squad.
Besides the fact this paper collection is adorable, I also like the mix of tone on tone or muted designs with the busies pattern papers. It helps to have a nice balance for making cards.
For sentiments, I chose a few different stamps sets to use. I wasn’t going to purchase any new Christmas stamp sets this year, but I was weak and did buy just a few more. Lol!
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 30 cards.
Because it takes many hours to turn a 6×6 paper pad into cards, this video has been sped up 6 times. The real time recording was around 6 hours, not including any of my planning, prep, or die cutting time. Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 5 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 13 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Bazzill – Berry Sensation
Bazzill – Wax Lips
Coredinations – Fern
Specialty Cardstock by Tonic Studios
Frosted Silver – Mirror Card
Scarlet Organza – Mirror Card
Lime Light – Pearlescent Card
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. For sketches that don’t include measurements, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. I also included some sketches by Queen & Company that were designed to work with their Foundation die sets. All of my cards are A2 size. Go HERE to see my video explaining how I determine card sketch measurements. All cards are made using Bella Blvd’s Santa Squad 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Mojo Monday #526
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Company
Snowflake dies – Queen & Company
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Glitter paper – Love From Lizi
Ink – WPlus9
Sketch – OWH #200
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ephemera icon – Bella Blvd
Ink – MFT
Sketch – MFT #459
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Stitched banner die – Queen & Company
Sentiment banner die – Pink & Main
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Twine – The Twinery
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #524
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Sketch – MFT #268
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Ephemera icon – Bella Blvd
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Border and stitched banner dies – Queen & Company
Sentiment banner die – Pink & Main
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Wink of Stella glitter pen
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Stitched rectangle and hillside dies – Queen & Company
Oval dies – MFT
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Sketch – Sandy Allnock #2
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – MFT
Sketch – Queen & Company
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Company
Stitched circle and banner dies – Queen & Company
Twine – Darice
Ink – WPlus9
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Sketch – Mojo Monday #502
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Ephemera tag and icons – Bella Blvd
Border die – Queen & Company
Twine – Darice
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – WPlus9
Sketch – OWH #219
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
Snowflake and small stitched circle die – Queen & Company
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Glitter paper – Love From Lizi
Ink – MFT and Pink & Main
Sketch – OWH #231
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Sketch – Queen & Company
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
All stitched dies – Queen & Company
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – MFT and WPlus9
Twine – The Twinery and Darice
Sketch – Queen & Company
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Company
Ephemera icons – Bella Blvd
All stitched dies – Queen & Company
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – WPlus9
Highlighted supplies
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. When purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay. I appreciate your viewing my blog and the support you provide.
Bella Blvd – Santa Squad – full collection
Bella Blvd – Santa Squad –6×6 paper pad
Bella Blvd – Santa Squad –Ephemera icons
Bella Blvd – Santa Squad –
Oh Christmas Tree washi tape
Love From Lizi – Peel Off stickers
Queen & Co. – Special Delivery kit
Pretty Pink Posh – Holiday Greetings stamp set
Pink & Main – Holly Jolly stamp set
Queen & Co. – Merry & Bright kit
Queen & Co. – Foundation Dies set 5
Queen & Co. – Foundation Dies set 4
Queen & Co. – Foundation Dies set 3
Queen & Co. – Foundation Dies set 2
Queen & Co. – Foundation Dies set 1
Queen & Co. – Scalloped Borders
Queen & Co. – Curvy Borders
Pink & Main – Sentiment Strip Dies
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Small
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Large
Tonic Studios – Guillotine paper trimmer
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Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider)
Mini MISTI Stamp Tool
Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine
Scotch Mounting Tape – 3/4″ x 38 yards
Nuvo – Deluxe Adhesive
Accent Opaque Digital 100# cardstock (for card bases)
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Frosted Silver
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Tonic Studios – Mirror Card satin – Scarlet Organza
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Tonic Studios – Pearlescent Card
– Lime Light
White pearlescent cardstock
Honey Bee Stamps – Gem stickers – Rainbow
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Honey Bee Stamps – Gem stickers
– Perfect Petals
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Thin Foam Squares by 3L Scrapbook Adhesives
Fiskars Fingertip craft knife
Arteza craft mat
Camera used for videos – Canon Vixia HF R800
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Another cute set of cards Kristie.
Wow, these are reminiscent of Doodlebug. Lots of fun patterns and images in the papers. You did and outstanding job with these cards. Thanks so much for sharing. You are a marvel with how much you get done in cardmaking!
Another group of fabulous cards! It always amazes me to see the magic you make with a pad of paper and some sketches.
Love all these cards and especially the fun, not-always-Christmas-traditional colors in this pack. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!!!
Thank you! 🙂
Thank you, Jeanne! This collection is just adorable. I love all the sweet critters included. 🙂
Thank you for your kindness and for your amazing card sketches. 🙂
Thank you! I just loved using this fun paper collection! 🙂
you've got 'share…..' for some of the products we can buy, It does not work, if it decides to work, it takes forever to show up on monitor. Those linked to product companies (ie: Scrapbook.com & Tonic.com) works really good unless it goes through the 'share' product buy
What a fun paper pad. Love all the cute cards and critters you used. Looks like another paper pad for my wish list! I am always amazed at how many cards you get done in a short amount of time, especially considering you have to do editing, still photos, voice-overs, etc. Thank you for all your inspiration!!
Thanks, Jennifer! I think Bella Blvd papers are going to be some of my new favorites. It's nice to have a wider variety of brands to use. Yes, my videos can definitely take up a lot of time. Especially the editing. That is always my least favorite part. If I make lots of money, maybe I can hire someone to do it for me. Lol!