Hello friends! I think it’s officially Christmas card making season. I did make some Christmas cards earlier in the year, but now I’m ready to really focus on them. Now is the time many companies are starting to release their Christmas product lines. I usually need close to 300 Christmas cards every year. About half for donation and about half to send to friends and family. I really should count to see how many cards I already have finished. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m already close to my goal.
I love to send Christian themed Christmas cards as my personal cards. I’m so happy that Echo Park has been releasing a Christian collection every year. This year’s collection is called The First Noel and it’s gorgeous! My only complaint is that I should have purchased 2 paper pads. Lol!
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 32 cards.
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 14 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 6 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Black – Recollections
Brown – unknown
Deep Navy – Coredinations
Rainforest – Bazzill
Golden – Coredinations
Scarlet – Coredinations
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. All 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 Echo Park’s The First Noel 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Sweet Sunday #245
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #501
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Gold mirror cardstock – from stash
Sketch – OWH #218
Sentiment stamp – Jaded Blossom
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Ink – Catherine Pooler
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #160
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Gold mirror cardstock – from stash
Sketch – OWH #219
Sentiment stamp – Echo Park
Large stitched circle die – Sunny Studio
Small stitched circle die – Jaded Blossom
Ink – Honey Bee Stamps
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #307
Sentiment stamp – Paper Rose
Circle frame – Waffle Flower
Large star die – Paper Rose
Small star dies – Jaded Blossom
Vellum – Hero Arts
Glitter cardstock – from stash
Ink – Honey Bee Stamps
Poinsettia dies – Jaded Blossom
Sentiment stamp – Jaded Blossom
Stitched oval die – Sunny Studio
Vellum – Hero Arts
Glitter cardstock – from stash
Iridescent cardstock – Tonic Studios
Gold mirror cardstock – from stash
Embossing powder – Love From Lizi
Ink – Honey Bee Stamps
Sketch – Paper Play Sketches #50
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Star banner dies – Jaded Blossom
Glitter cardstock – from stash
Gold mirror cardstock – from stash
Sketch – MFT #462
Image/Sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Stitched square die – Paper Rose
Gold mirror cardstock – from stash
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Echo Park
Quilt Circle Panel die – Waffle Flower
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Cream pearlescent cardstock – from Amazon
Image/sentiment cut apart – Echo Park
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
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I bought the 6×6 paper pad as soon as it became available in Australia and have started making some cards from it for members of Women’s Guild from my church who haven’t been able to meet for the last 18 months because of the pandemic. I am really pleased to get some more inspiration for these papers.
Beautiful cards, Kristie. I can see why you really liked this paper pad. You showcased it wonderfully.
So very pretty! TFS!