Hello friends. I figured it was time to disappear another 6×6 paper pad. I used Echo Park’s I am Mom collection. It’s a beautiful paper pad with soft pastels and navy blue. I love the assortment of pattern papers. Florals, graphic designs, aprons, and cars. And my favorite is the camera paper since I’m such a shutterbug.
This paper pad does include several sheets of cut aparts, but I decided not to use them this time since they are mostly about Mom Life. They are very fun, but I really needed more General and Thank You cards to donate to a local charity.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 36 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 over 4 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.
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 –
Sugar N Spice – Darice
Candy Hearts – Bazzill
Cobalt Blue – Darice
Deep Navy – Coredinations
Black – Recollections
Tonic Specialty cardstock
Pearlescent – Blue Frost
Satin mirror – Frosted Silver
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. Operation Write Home and the newer Mojo Monday 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 I am Mom 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Operation Write Home #217
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti – The Most Beauty
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Glossy Accents
Sketch – Operation Write Home #250
Sentiment stamp – MFT – Birdie Brown Greetings Galore
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Small banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Flower die – MFT
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Glossy Dots – Pink & Main
Sketch – Operation Write Home #51
Sentiment stamps – Reverse Confetti – The Most Beauty & Simply Sentiments
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Scallop circle die – Spellbinders
Oval dies – MFT
Small banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Nuvo glitter drops
Sketch – Mojo Monday #493
Pearlescent paper – Tonic Studios
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti – Whole Lotta Happy
Stitched background die – Lil Inker Designs
Butterfly die – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Nuvo glitter drops
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #249
Pearlescent and satin mirror paper – Tonic Studios
Sentiment stamp – MFT – Kind Words
Small banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – MFT #419
Satin mirror paper – Tonic Studios
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh – Everyday Greetings
Embossing folder – Cuttlebug
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Banner die – MFT
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #506
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti – The Most Beauty
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Circle and scallop circle dies – Spellbinders
Small banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Nuvo glitter drops
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #364
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh – Everyday Greetings
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Reverse Confetti #20
Sentiment stamp – Clearly Besotted – Brushed Greetings II
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Scallop circle die – Spellbinders
Small banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Pearlescent paper – Tonic Studios
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #342
Sentiment stamp – MFT – All Smiles
Stitched background die – Reverse Confetti
Glossy Dots – Pink & Main
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Sweet Sunday #292
Satin mirror paper – Tonic Studios
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh – Everyday Greetings
Embossing folder – Cuttlebug
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Circle die – Spellbinders
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday # 238
Sentiment stamp – Reverse Confetti – Whole Lotta Happy
Peel Off stickers – Love From Lizi
Circle and scallop circle dies – Spellbinders
Small banner die – American Crafts (retired)
Holographic paper – Love From Lizi
Ink – Reverse Confetti
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 – I am Mom
MFT stamps – Birdie Brown Greetings Galore
MFT stamps – All Smiles
MFT stamps – Kind Words
Pretty Pink Posh – Everyday Greetings
Love From Lizi Peel Off stickers – Pink Iridescent Glitter
Love From Lizi Peel Off stickers – Silver Holographic
Love From Lizi Peel Off stickers – Black Glitter
Love From Lizi Peel Off stickers – Ice Blue
Love From Lizi Peel Off stickers – Clear Iridescent Glitter
Love From Lizi Peel Off stickers – Blue Mirror
Tonic Studios paper – Pearlescent Blue Frost
Tonic Studios paper – Frosted Silver satin mirror
Pink & Main Glossy Dots – Silver
Tonic Studios – guillotine paper trimmer
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider)
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Small Stitched Circle dies
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Large Stitched Circle dies
Spellbinders – Standard Circle dies Small
Spellbinders – Standard Circle dies Large
MFT – Oval STAX set one
MFT – Oval STAX set two
MFT – Stitched flower dies
Lawn Fawn – Stamp Shammy
Nuvo – Deluxe Adhesive
Nuvo Glitter drops – White Blizzard
Ranger – Glossy Accents
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Such a fun & bright paper pad–lot's of different styles that all seem to go together! (at least when you use them.) My faves this time where MFT 419 and FMS 249. I am very impressed that your MjM 238 squares are so even! I love that pearlescent paper, too. Thank you for another inspiring video!
Kristie, that is very impressive and very generous and kind of you to make the video and share all the card photos and sketches! Visiting you is like attending an entire weekend of workshops!! Thank you! Hugs, Darnell
What a fun paper pad and your cards show off the papers beautifully. I like how you showed off the everyday. Wonderful selection of sketches. I look forward to watching the video. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication! Hugs!
How do you find your coordinating cardstock? Do you buy when you grab a paper pad or just go through your stash when you decide to use one? I have found this to sometimes be my limiting item.
Thanks! I love these videos and posts. It's helping me use up some of my paper hoard!
Thank you! I really enjoyed the different color palette of this paper collection. My squares aren't perfectly even on Mojo Monday #238. But I think I've used that sketch enough times that I can now get them pretty straight. It also helps to have a good paper trimmer. 🙂
Aw, thank you for your kind words Darnell. I really appreciate it. There is definitely a lot of time and work involved posting all the videos and blogs. But I know many people really enjoy seeing the closeups and using the card sketches. I hope you have a beautiful day! 🙂
Thanks, Jeanne! I've actually had the paper pad for a couple months now, but have been too busy to use it. My video to-do list is quite long and I just can't seem to ever make a dent in it. Lol! The paper company's need to slow down and let me catch up. 🙂
Thank you, Cynthia! I have a ton of cardstock in my craft room. So I always look through my own paper stash first. If I don't have the right colors, then I'll head out to the store. I take the paper pad with me to make sure the colors match nicely. I like to wait for a cardstock sale. (I generally buy it from Joann's.)
Joann's was having a big paper sale this weekend so I bought 5 6×6 packs to attempt to make as many cards as possible from each one. This is because of watching your videos that I am willing to step out and try. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
You're positively amazing!
Hello Kristie,
thank you so much for your inspiring card making!! I love to watch your videos and I miss none.
Hugs from Germany
Christiana
Awesome! Sounds like you will be busy for awhile making cards. Happy crafting! 🙂
Aw, thank you! 🙂
Aw, thank you, Christiana! I appreciate your kindness and support. 🙂