Hello friends! I was so excited to start crafting again after my recent glaucoma surgery. It took me a bit longer to finish off the paper pad since I made sure to take breaks to rest my eye. I am feeling just fine and plan on working on more paper pad videos right away. It’s time to get started on Valentine’s Day cards.
For my next paper pad video, I used Paper Rose’s Mystic Garden A5 paper pack. It’s a lovely collection with fun colors and lots of image and sentiment cut aparts. I also used some other sentiment strips by Paper Rose on my cards, but no stamps this time.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 34 cards.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 8 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 11 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
I forgot to take a picture of the cardstock, but listed most of the colors I used.
Cardstock colors –
Black – Recollections
Admiral – Bazzill
Deep Navy – Darice
Oceanic – Darice
Night Water – Bazzill
Classic Purple – Bazzill
Flirty – Bazzill
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. All of 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 Paper Rose Mystic Garden A5 paper collection.
Sketch – MFT #499
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Barn die – Paper Rose
Stitched rectangle die – MFT
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Crystal Bling – Paper Rose
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #400
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
All dies and cut aparts – Paper Rose
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
Sketch – Mojo Monday #364
Sentiment cut aparts and dies – Paper Rose
Small stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Sketch – OWH #123
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Sentiment dies – Paper Rose
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
Glitter brush – Scrapbook.com
Sketch – Mojo Monday #551
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Oval dies – Waffle Flower
Embossing folder – Paper Rose
Bow die – Paper Rose
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
Sketch – MFT #523
Image and sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Crystal bling – Paper Rose
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Paper Rose – Mystic Garden A5 paper – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Big Black & White sentiment sheets – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Uplifting Type paper collection – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Black & White sentiment sheets – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – So Extra Black 1.0 – [paperrose]
Paper Rose – So Extra White 1.0 – [paperrose]
DIES
Paper Rose – Farm Border 2 Barn – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Flourish Heart – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Sentiment strips – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Hugs Chunky Script – [paperrose] [scrapbook.com]
Paper Rose – You’re Fine Script Layered – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Smile Layered – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Paper Rose – Tiny Bows – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Ovals – [scrapbook.com] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Additional Ovals – [scrapbook.com] [waffleflower]
Lawn Fawn – Small Stitched Circle – [scrapbookpal.com]
EMBOSSING FOLDERS
Paper Rose – Hand Stitching 2 – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
EMBELLISHMENTS
Paper Rose – Clear Crystal Shaker Mix – [scrapbook.com] [paperrose]
Scrapbook.com – Glitter brush – [scrapbook.com]
PAPER
Tonic Studios – Iridescent mirror card – Purple Rain – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
White Shimmer cardstock – [amazon]
Accent Opaque Digital 120# cardstock [amazon]
ADHESIVES
Tape Jungle – ATG refills – Use the code MARCOTTE2021 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]
Double sided tape – [scrapbook.com] [scrapbookpal]
Scor-Tape – One inch [amazon]
Scor-Tape – Half inch [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Bundle (includes 11 fl oz refill, 4 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Original (includes 4 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Mini (includes 2 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [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]
EK Success Tweezers – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Disclaimer
I did receive some physical product compensation for providing card samples as part of my Design Team obligations. Other products are from my personal craft supplies. I am not an expert and all opinions are my own. I find joy creating cards and videos and I love sharing them with my viewers. I use affiliate links to help me offset the costs of creating these cards. When products are 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.
I am glad your op went well – it is so important to have your eyes tested – the last we want is going blind
I have my first eye test when I was 6 years old and used glasses since I was 8 years old – being very short sighted
3 years ago I had an op for cataract and was told I had dry Age Related Deterioration but it is slow – at my age I should not worry.
Thank you! Yes, the last thing I want is for anyone to go blind. I’m glad your cataract surgery went well and you don’t need to worry about glaucoma. Not my case since I was diagnosed on the younger side. I’m very grateful for medical advancements that helped detect the disease early though.
So glad every thing went well and you are feeling good. Glad you are taking breaks, too! These cards are lovely. I’m always impressed by the delicate and beautiful cut aparts that are included in some of the products you use. Love From Lizi has some, too. I know I would normally overlook them(not having a good eye for how to best use them), but you showcase them beautifully and make me look twice. Thank you so much for sharing. Crafty hugs!
Thank you, Jeanne! I really enjoy all the lovely cut aparts included in many of Paper Rose’s collections. The cutting them out isn’t as fun, but it’s worth it. I hope you are having a lovely week! 🙂
I am happily surprised you’re feeling well and back to making videos again!! I LOVE the colors (purple!) and patterns in this paper pad! The ephemera is also lovely. My favorites are FMS 400, OWH 123, MFT 499, and the last one, especially the all blue version.. Well, pretty much all of them are my favorites. 🙂 Thank you for the inspiration. I am off to create some cards now–and putting this collection on my wish list!
Thanks, Jen! It feels so good to be crafting again, even if I’m taking it a bit slower right now. I love the colors in this collection. More blues and purples than pink, but that’s okay. 😉
Absolutely gorgeous cards, Kristie. So glad you could join me for Mojo Monday! Always love seeing your creations.
Thanks so much, Julee! I always look forward to your amazing sketches. Have a wonderful day! 🙂