Hello friends! I just couldn’t go through July without posting at least one Christmas in July 6×6 video. I bought the Holiday Traditions 6×6 paper pad by Honey Bee Stamps last year and ran out of time before I could use it. So, I decided it would be perfect for some lovely Christmas cards.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 29 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 just under 6 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.
Here is the cardstock I first pulled before starting on the cards. 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 12 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 6 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Black – Recollections
Weathered Wood Distress – Coredinations
Fern – Coredinations
Avocado – Bazzill
Wax Lips – Bazzill
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. 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 Honey Bee Stamps Holiday Traditions 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – Mojo Monday #541
Sentiment dies and stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Star dies – Queen & Company
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #295
Sentiment stamp and die – Honey Bee Stamps
Scallop circle die – Honey Bee Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Twine – unknown
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – MFT #471
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Snowflake dies – Honey Bee Stamps
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Scrapbook.com
Sketch – MFT #396
Sentiment stamp and die – Honey Bee Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Twine – unknown
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #539
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Circle dies – Queen & Company
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Versafine
Sketch – Mojo Monday #485
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Snowflake dies – Honey Bee Stamps
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Glitter cardstock – Lawn Fawn
Twine – unknown
Nuvo glitter drops
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – OWH #169
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Scallop Border die – Pretty Pink Posh
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Banner dies – MFT
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – OWH #123
Sentiment stamp and die – Honey Bee Stamps
Snowflake die – Honey Bee Stamps
Embossing powder – Love From Lizi
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Versamark
Sketch – MFT #203
Sentiment stamps – Honey Bee Stamps
Star dies – Queen & Company
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – OWH #231
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Star dies – Queen & Company
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – OWH #192
Sentiment dies and stamps – Honey Bee Stamps
Star dies – Queen & Company
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #505
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Star dies – Queen & Company
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Embossing folder – Cuttlebug
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Twine – unknown
Sketch – OWH #154
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Snowflake die – Honey Bee Stamps
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Stitched background die – Lil Inker Designs (no longer open)
Peel off stickers – Love From Lizi
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ink – MFT and WPlus9
Sentiment stamp – Honey Bee Stamps
Star and Circle dies – Queen & Company
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Glitter paper – MFT
Twine – unknown
Ink – Reverse Confetti
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
Honey Bee Stamps – Holiday Traditions 6×6 paper pad [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Love From Lizi – Peel off stickers [lovefromlizi]
STAMPS
Honey Bee Stamps – Christmas Blessings stamp set – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Honey Bee Stamps – Believe stamp set – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Honey Bee Stamps – Joy to the World stamp set – [honeybeestamps]
Honey Bee Stamps – Miracle of Christmas stamp set – [honeybeestamps]
DIES
Honey Bee Stamps – Layering Snowflakes – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Honey Bee Stamps – Christmas Blessings Honey Cuts – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Honey Bee Stamps – Believe Honey cuts – [honeybeestamps] [scrapbook.com]
Queen & Company – Foundation Dies
Set 1 [queen&co]
Set 2 [queen&co]
Set 3 [queen&co]
Set 4 [queen&co]
Set 5 [queen&co]
Pretty Pink Posh – Stitched Borders 3 – [prettypinkposh]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Waffle Flower – Additional Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
EMBELLISHMENTS
Honey Bee Stamps – Holiday Traditions – Gem Stickers – [scrapbook.com] [honeybeestamps]
Love From LIzi – embossing powder – Golden Crown – [lovefromlizi]
Nuvo Glitter Drops – White Blizzard – [scrapbook.com] [ACOT]
PAPER
Tonic Studios – Pearlescent Card – Lemon Lustre – [tonicstudios]
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Honey Gold – [scrapbook.com] [tonicstudios]
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Scarlet Organza – [scrapbook.com] [tonicstudios]
Lawn Fawn – Sparkle Cardstock – Pixie Dust – [scrapbook.com]
White Shimmer cardstock [amazon]
Accent Opaque Digital 120# cardstock [amazon]
ADHESIVES
Tape Jungle – ATG refills – Use the code MARCOTTE 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]
Art Glitter glue – [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]
Embellishment wand – [studiokatia] [amazon]
Fiskars Fingertip craft knife – [amazon]
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Wonderful cards, Kristie. That first one is a showstopper. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Jeanne! I love all the sparkle in the first card. 🙂
LOVE this paper pad–so very pretty for traditional Christmas cards, and you chose the perfect sentiments, too. I had to chuckle when you said you were getting slower at making cards. I think you are super fast compared to me! I don’t think you are any slower, you are just taking more time with making things even/level, and having a fun time with all the great bling options you have. (The Honey Bee bling you used is definitely going in my wish list!) I noticed you are going through your twine — what are you going to get when it runs out?? Thanks for a great Christmas in July video!!
Thank you, Jennifer! Traditional Christmas cards have always been my favorite. I think that’s why I love the stamp sets I have by Honey Bee Stamps. I laugh at everyone’s comments about my slower crafting. I guess it’s only me that thinks I’m slower. Lol! Yes, my OCD has me adding all the tiny scraps to level out everything on my cards. That does take a bit more time. I love Honey Bee Stamps bling. I have every color/collection since I use it so much. I don’t think I will ever use up all my twine. I own a LOT!!! 🙂
I’m so glad I took the time to watch this video. I’ve been pinning your cards for a while on Pinterest as some of our styles are very similar. I love that you use lots of layers and embellishments on your cards. Thanks for sharing your talents! I wish i could figure out recording as well – maybe one day lol. Keep on sharing!!
Thank you, Angela! I love using lots of layers on my cards. I think it gives the card a very finished look. 🙂 The video process can be quite a bit of work, but I enjoy doing it. I hope you have a lovely weekend!