Hello friends! I am officially finished making my Christmas cards for the the year. Whew! I felt like I was really cutting it close this year. Next year, I plan on making Christmas cards throughout the year, rather than rush in November and December. For my final Christmas card video, I used Simple Stories Jingle All the Way 6×8 paper pad and coordinating ephemera. This is a beautiful collection with lots of tradiional Christmas colors. With it being a larger paper pad, I decided not to do my usual 6×6 video style. Instead, I showed the assembly of one card for each design and recorded a full voiceover. For most designs, I made 4 similar cards.
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 34 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 7 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 7 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
Cardstock colors –
Scarlet – Coredinations
Emerald City – Bazzill
Black – Recollections
Reflecting Pool – Darice
Dark Green – unknown
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. Most 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 Simple Stories Jingle all the Way 6×8 paper pad.
Sketch – MFT #513
Sentiment cut apart – Paper Rose
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Poinsettia dies – Queen & Company
Sketch – MFT #489
Sentiment stamp – Sunny Studio
Stitched strip dies – Pretty Pink Posh
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Ink – Versafine Clair
Sketch – Mojo Monday #539
Ephemera – Simple Stories
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Stitched circle die – Queen & Company
Sketch – MFT #515
Ephemera – Simple Stories
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
Ephemera – Simple Stories
Slimline die – Whimsy Stamps
Peel offs – Love From LIzi
Sketch – MFT #516
Image/sentiment cut aparts – Simple Stories
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Sketch – Mojo Monday #364
Sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Small stitched circle dies – Lawn Fawn
Ephemera – Simple Stories
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Sentiment cut aparts – Paper Rose
Dew drops – Honey Bee Stamps
Oval dies – Waffle Flower
Twine – The Twinery
Wonky Window die – Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment stamp – Sunny Studio
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Banner die – MFT
Ink – MFT
Quilt square die – MFT
Sentiment cut apart – Paper Rose
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Small stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Specialty cardstock – Tonic Studios
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
Simple Stories – Jingle All the Way – full collection – [scrapbook.com]
Simple Stories – Jingle All the Way – 6×8 paper pad – [scrapbook.com]
Simple Stories – Jingle All the Way – Ephemera – [scrapbook.com]
Paper Rose – Crisp Christmas sentiment sheets – [paperrose] [scrapbook.com]
STAMPS
Sunny Studio – Inside Greetings Holiday – [scrapbook.com]
DIES
Whimsy Stamps – Slimline Scenic Window – [whimsystamps]
Whimsy Stamps – Wonky Window 3 – [whimsystamps]
MFT – Quilt Square cover up die – [mftstamps]
Pretty Pink Posh – Stitched Strips – [pretttypinkposh]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Additional Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Ovals – [scrapbook.com] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Additional Ovals – [scrapbook.com] [waffleflower]
Lawn Fawn – Small Stitched Circle – [scrapbookpal.com]
EMBELLISHMENTS
Love From Lizi – Peel Offs – [lovefromlizi]
Honey Bee Stamps – Small Dew Drops – [honeybeestamps]
PAPER
Tonic Studios – Mirror Card – Smooth Mint – [tonicstudios] [scrapbook.com]
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]
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]
Mini MISTI Stamp Tool – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
EK Success Tweezers – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
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I appreciate your kindness and support!
Congratulations on finishing your Christmas cards! There are lovely and you have quite a variety with all your recent videos. I really liked the ephemera that went along with this paper collection. More things on my wish list. It’s kind of out of control. 🙂 Thank you!
Thanks so much, Jen! I really tried to use a wide variety of colors and styles. A little something for everyone. Those wish lists do tend to get out of control, don’t they. Lol!
Congratulations on finishing up making your cards. You are amazing. I’m in awe of all the cards you make. These are just lovely. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into not only creating the cards, but videoing your process and sharing. It’s a huge amount of work and I really appreciate it! I don’t envy you writing in them and addressing all the envelopes. Good luck there! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much, Jeanne! I wasn’t sure if I was going to finish my Christmas cards in time. Whew! Now to get a couple winter videos finished before Christmas break starts. 🙂
I’m a fan of all your cards, wish I could organize myself like you but it’s a bit hard. Love seeing you elaborate all this beautiful cards, so much fun and beautiful. Thank you for showing us and leaving the sketches.
Aw, thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness! 🙂