Oh my gosh i don’t even have words to describe the utter cuteness of these critters! Her artwork, your coloring and background artwork - chef’s kiss (& the chef giving the kiss would have to be equally cute)!🥰

Wow- from the intro to the outro music and all the lovely coloring, layering & instructions in-between this is a beautiful, classy card! Love, love, love! Yes it sounds very different from my middle school (only it was jr high in our town) dances. Nothing in elementary school. Even though im probably close to a couple decades older than you, mine were much more similar to yours. Perhaps calling them socials now is more appropriate since there are games, food & dancing, not just dancing. I hope that it can still be ok for kids to just ask out other kids to dances and it not always have to be a huge thing. Yes those big productions are kind of cool, but that seems like an awful lot of pressure and expense that not everyone can afford. And as you mentioned, might make some kids feel disappointed is they didn’t get asked in some grand fashion. Idk, maybe that just is me sounding like a grumpy old woman lol.

What an amazing card! And that door? Wowza!

Love these two cards! I really like the barn door and truck! Thanks for story time ❤

Ah yes. It’s so true about the dichotomy of what we want the holidays to be (what often they have been in the past) and the sadness & loss that builds as time marches on and is often felt more deeply during the holidays. The last handful of years have been brutal (as much as i try to keep a brave face - for myself & others, brutal is an honest word). I’m at an age in life where I know it’s not going to trend well in that regard. It’s trying to be grateful for every moment we have while living in & pushing through the reality of really, really hard things. So taking in the little joys, like watching virtual friends create beautiful things right before my eyes is something I am grateful for! At the same time, it makes me feel less alone when those same virtual friends share glimpses of their reality, that isn’t always wrapped up in a pretty card - and i guess that’s what allows me to think of them as friends. For in that comes the human connection. It’s all very complicated isn’t it?

I’ll comment again later after i finish the video - but want to tell u right now that u r not lazy (u said the reason u don’t always get ur stencils cleaned off right away is bcs u r lazy). U r the opposite of lazy! U r a hardworking mother, wife, sister, daughter, self-employed woman! Stained stencils - way down on the priority list.

Bright colors with black- always a happy place for me! Then u add rainbows & clouds - even more fun! Yes very Lisa Frank vibes. My daughter is a child of the 90s and she got a lot of Lisa Frank stuff as gifts, school supplies etc. Found out recently she didn’t like them nearly as much as i did. Oops Mom! She looks back on them fondly now though (or she’s still trying to make me not feel bad lol).

I’m a traditional Christmas music person too! I love your coloring! Happy belated Merry Christmas!

Very fun cards Kelly! As others have said - your amazing coloring and scene cards are so distinctive that i know as soon as i see the thumbnail they r your mini masterpieces! I’m very behind in watching all my favorite KZbin peeps- but saving them until after Christmas gives me something to look forward to. I do football a bit, some years more than others, but i always love to play card & some board games! Usually the week between Christmas & New Years we have a couple opportunities to play games with the family (my sibs and nephews & nieces- our parents have passed) and i love it! Right now, I’m stuck home with a stupid, wicked stomach bug, so I’ll enjoy vicariously through your game-playing tales! So thanks for not only sharing your creative talents, but your family life too!

Love watching you color….my biggest challenge is figuring out where the shading goes. Often times I shade different sides - I think it’s just practice. LOVE It

Love both of these cards!! The manger scene is just adorable and reminds me of the sweet illustrations in the Christmas books I had as a child.

Storytime just makes me happy! The card-making is a bonus 😉

I agree about the music fir Christmas. Traditional is the way to go except I love the Grinch song, You’re a mean one. Yes, I love Frank and Dean. So many good songs

I love watching you put them together as you go…..it’s just amazing how pretty they both are!

Both cards are stunning! I love Christmas videos all year round! I’m with you about Mariah 😆

Girl, 1st of all, the Christmas season goes until Jan 6th (feast of the Epiphany/three kings day) and that is when a LOT of Christians actually celebrate Christmas...and since the spirit of Christmas is supposed to last all year long, you are NOT late! This is my motto for when I don't get my Christmas cards out in the mail until mid February or sometimes March! Haha!

Hi Kelly, Happy New Year to you and your family. My Dad had a red truck that looked just like this, so this die holds a special memory for me. I am with you on Christmas music, too. I love listening to Johnny Mathis’ Christmas music, and I do love Josh Grobin.

Hi Kelly, Happy New Year to you and your family. My Dad had a red truck that looked just like this, so this die holds a special memory for me.

I don’t mind you doing Christmas cards anytime. I am always behind come Christmas, so this is a good way to get a head start for next year!

Kelly I'm here for Christmas cards as long as you want to share them! These two are so sweet and the end results really showcase your talent for creating scene cards. I'm glad you had a nice Christmas with your family. Thanks for another great video!

I love how easy you make it look.

Both are beautiful, thx so much for leaving in your boo-boos… sounds like you had a great Christmas…happy new year!!

The cards are lovely, Kelly, and inspiring for next year’s Christmas planning! Thanks for sharing your holiday traditions of music, not until after Thanksgiving at our house if you ask me. A lively discussion about traditional music, which wins, vs mall Mariah era and beyond music always comes up. Merry Christmas to you and yours and thank you for sharing your talents with us throughout the year!❤

The truck is super cute and your coloring just makes it fabulous! I think it’s great that you’re sharing these cards - there has been a lot of cards but I always learn something and it gives me lots of great ideas. The barn is beyond adorable…..again your shading just MAKES it!!! Love the animals but so many fussy bits - I struggle with that part of dies. Love the process and just watching you create!

Loved these cards. So cute. Thanks so much for all the tips and techniques to arrive at the finished product.

You're good, I love Christmas, it goes by fast. Love the nativity card the best❤❤

I don't mind watching Christmas cards videos after Christmas, so keep them coming. A lot of designers now switch to Valentine/love cards and I usually don't watch those.

Behind on watching your videos. These are absolutely stunning!!! I have your sets on my "to buy" list once my spending freeze is lifted in the new year! Our home is under construction so no craft room and all my things are boxed up until March and not sure which ones I already have!🙃 Congratulations to Eric, as well as to you & kiddos, on his promotions and personal goals achieved! Hope 2025 brings even more blessings to you and your family and I look forward to all your upcoming creations!

I just LOVE IT! This is fantastic, Kelly. You're very talented. Thanks for sharing. I will try this.

I also prefer traditional carols, and my fave is also “O Holy Night”, as well as “Mary, Did You Know?”. Love these dies depicting the manger scene!

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Is the cow an ox? I'm apologise if i seem ignorant, as I'm not a religious person but I'm sure as a child we sang a song about oxen and the little lord jesus asleep in the hay. Or was it cattle?

I love seeing Christmas cards all year round. I challenge myself to make 5 a month so that by the time that December 1st comes around, I've got enough. Keep sharing. As far as Mariah, I'm with you. She does not represent Christmas Music in my book. Ok, now the cards...these are amazing. I love that Truck. So cute.

Beautiful cards, Kelly! As for Christmas cards after Christmas, I don't mind at all. I make Christmas cards all year long in order to have the amount I need for the holidays.

I'm on your side! Not a fan of the Mariah song.

Adorable cards.

2 Super cute cards

Omgosh, i love The of the Bells!

Hey hey!

I just love watching you turn a white piece of paper into such beautiful things .

Great job on these cards! ❤

Beautiful beauty beautifully love love love TFS

I randomly got this notification I realized you were the lady my grandma always watched I miss my grandma thank you for always brightening her day up and inspiring her to be an amazing card maker

I love the cards, but I especially loved story time today. Congratulations, Eric! Kelly, I think you are awesome. I’m so glad you have such a wonderful, supportive husband. Happy New Year!

beautiful set and big congratulations to Eric

Gorgeous card! Love the colors

For the rock candy there's also a little glitter pump for a light sugar frosting effect

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I’m thrilled with Eric’s promotion and future endeavors. May 2025 be a blessed year for you. Thanks for all you do to help us create our art.

Cute cards. Congrats to Eric on all of his achievements at work and life. Merry Christmas Kelly and family. I've been tracking Santa 🎅 all day , my annual tradition and posting on my Facebook page.

Beautiful cards and tags Kelly, love this idea. Congrats on Eric’s promotions.