Hello friends! I do have plans to make at least one more Christmas video for the year. But first, I decided to use Echo Park’s Celebrate Winter collection.
I make cards for a small local charity. They like to use my cards to write Thank You notes to all their generous donors. They specifically requested around 20 Thank You and General winter cards. Since they mail out the cards, I try to keep them fairly flat.
I really enjoyed the lovely colors in this paper collection. And there are some fun sentiments on the included cut aparts.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 32 cards.
Because it takes many hours to use up a 6×6 paper pad, this video has been sped up 7 times. The real time recording was just under 5 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 7 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Navajo – Bazzill
Sea Foam – Darice
Deep Navy – Darice
Lava – Bazzill
Silver – unknown
White Pearlescent – unknown
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. Operation Write Home sketches are the only ones that already provide measurements. For all the other sketches, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. 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 Echo Park’s Celebrate Winter 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Sketch Saturday #532
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Banner die – American Crafts
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Sketch – MFT #411
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Brads – unknown
Twine – The Twinery
Sketch – MFT #249
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Oval dies – MFT
Stitched rectangle die – MFT
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #310
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Nuvo glitter drops
Sketch – MFT #312
Sentiment stamp – Love From Lizi
Oval dies – Spellbinders
Banner die – American Crafts
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Versafine
Sketch – Mojo Monday #412
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Snowfall background die – Lawn Fawn
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Circle die – Spellbinders
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Operation Write Home #123
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #466
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Snowman and sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti
Stitched hillside die – Lawn Fawn
Talk bubble die – Lil Inker Designs
Embossed Paper – Love From Lizi
Markers – Copic
Ink – Lawn Fawn and Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Reverse Confetti #51
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Small circle die – Lawn Fawn
Glitter Nuvo drops
Sketch – Operation Write Home #258
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Glitter Nuvo drops
Sketch – Operation Write Home #173
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Glitter Nuvo drops
Sketch – Sketch Saturday #467
Sentiment stamp – Love From Lizi
Oval dies – Spellbinders
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Small circle die – Lawn Fawn
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Versafine
Quilt square die – MFT
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Snowflake die – Lawn Fawn
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Glitter Nuvo drops
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.
Echo Park 6×6 paper pad – Celebrate Winter
Pretty Pink Posh stamp set – Everyday Greetings
Lawn Fawn – Snowflake dies
Lawn Fawn – Stitched Hillside dies
Lawn Fawn – Snowfall background die
MFT – Quilt square cover up die
MFT – Oval STAX set one
MFT – Oval STAX set two
Love From Lizi – Let it Snow stamp set
Love From Lizi – Clear glitter Peel Off stickers
Love From Lizi – Frosted Pebbles Embossed Pearlescent paper
Love From Lizi – Frozen Pebbles Embossed Pearlescent paper
Nuvo Glitter drops – White Blizzard
Tonic Studios – guillotine paper trimmer
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider)
Lawn Fawn – Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn ink – Jet Black
Crop-a-Dile – Corner Chomper
Copic Markers – Ciao set A
Copic Markers – Ciao set B
Scor Tape – one inch
Scor Tape – 1/2 inch
Nuvo – Deluxe Adhesive
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Fabulous collection of cards, Kristie. I really like that paper pack. The sketches you used are fun and I like the whimsical feel of the collection. So fun! Thank you so much for sharing. I always look forward to watching your videos, too! 🙂
BRAVO!!!
Blessings,
Borqna
Thank you, Jeanne! I really like the colors and designs in this paper collection and knew it would be perfect for some winter cards. I hope you have a lovely day!
Thank you, Borqna! 🙂
LOVE to watch you use your paper pads to make a bunch of beautiful cards. Thanks so much for taking the time to share..both your work and the sketches. I am starting to make cards to donate and your videos are helping me so much!
Sorry, couldn't leave the spelling error 🙁
Another great set of cards Kristie.
I truly love the plaids in the paper pack – yikes I'm turning into my DH. ♥
What a great paper pack–love the blues. You used great sketches and your cards are wonderful. Those cut a-parts are super cute and I love the addition of those peel-offs. Thank you for sharing a wonderful set of winter cards!
Beautiful cards.i have a question about the sketches, do you usually just add a second layer to each piece? Your cards always look so different from the sketches.
Kristie, once again you have made beautiful cards with a beautiful set of paper. Nothing better than to spend a day making a set of cards while watching your video. Thank You!
Thank you, Francine! I love that you are donating your cards. That is very generous and I'm sure the recipients greatly appreciate it.
Thank you, NannaT. This really is a beautiful paper collection. I loved the colors and fun sentiments.
No worries about the name typo. 🙂 I get more people that just spell my name wrong or use the wrong name completely. (lots of Kristen, Kristine, Christy, etc.)
Thank you, Jennifer! Even though there's not a drop of pink, I really loved the colors in the paper collection. The cut aparts were so fun! I'm just so addicted to using Peel Offs now that it's hard for me not to use them. Lol!
Thank you, Evie! I just love adding layers to my cards. Most sketches don't incorporate the layers. I do add the cardstock to layer to most pieces. I simply add 1/8" to the listed measurements for the layers.
I don't always follow the sketches exactly though. Sometimes I'll change it up, depending on what size paper/stamps I want to include on the card.
Aw, thank you Deb! I hope you have lots of wonderful days crafting. 🙂
Kristie, I was so inspired by your interpretation of this collection that I finally got up the courage to try your method. I don't have a blog, but I post my creations on my Facebook page – Cards by Gayle. If you would like to see how your work inspires others, feel free to take a look. I would be deeply humbled by any feedback you would care to offer. My solid card stock supply is a little limited, but I was still able to make a total of 24 cards. I had so much fun, I may use this method again! Anyway, thank you for inspiring me as I'm sure you inspire many others.
U have a gift and truly appreciate u sharing your eye and way to make some cute cards that utilizes the paper pack
Do u have a pintrest site to look at more cards u have done plz
Thank you for your kindness, Gayle. I love that you decided to give my card making style a try. It's always fun to finish off a paper pad completely before starting on a new one. I hope you have a wonderful day! 🙂
Thank you, Paulette! I really appreciate your kindness. 🙂
Yes, I do have pinterest page. pinterest.com/eponinekc/