24 Christmas Cards with Michael's Recollections Holiday Homestead 6x6 Paper Pad

I'm creating 24 Christmas cards with the Recollections by Michaels Homestead Holiday Collection. I supplemented with red and black cardstock. This video is not sponsored but affiliates links are used below at no cost to you.
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• Holiday Homestead 6x6 Christmas Paper Pad by Recollections
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[@DH-qz2so]

Oh, the temptation.... I am a quilter, crosstitcher, crocheter...in lockdown, I purchased rubber stamping supplies, and watercolor supplies...now I am thinking "Oh, now I need paper craft making supplies!"... I love being creative.... and (oh, I also bought cornstarch and wooden handled cookie dough presses to make ornaments....) so anyways then I (oh, also wood slices and modpodge to make ornaments...and wooden beads to make wood bead tree ornaments....)...

[@robinjohnston7986]

Finally someone using what we all can get! I love your ideals. You make card making fun, feel like you can do it, and come out with something cute! Thank-you. It’s also the idea “we don’t have to spend a fortune”! And keep adding all these other things to send more money just to make a card!

[@creativecards4u]

Lol!!! Hotdog fold🤩😂👍🥰!!! Love it!! 😇🌷

[@jessicatarling259]

Thank you for understanding that not all crafty people do it all year round and may not have an extensive collection of supplies. Loved your video!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much! Glad it resonated with you!

[@dianehoag682]

You encourage me to try more, expand my borders of thinking, grow. Thank you. These are all just lovely.

[@jonmariesoto2838]

Great tutorial .... thank you for all the tips and tricks!!

[@mcortichiato]

Really loved this tutorial. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@valsfaves787]

Beautiful cards. I love mat layers, they pull the design together👍🏻

[@danettewaller4312]

Great ideas and really very nice cards! Loved them.

[@pattimoffett6648]

watched again today with my 2 x 6 scraps and made19 cards...finished a paper pad!! thanks for the inspiration

[@heatherputt4264]

love these card layouts ,always wondered what to with some pieces in the pads ,lots of great ideas now ,thank you so much for sharing .

[@joannburnham4475]

I also agree that using a higher quality base for your cards makes a big difference. That is what I do. I have the paper pad from Michael's. I love all the cards you have made. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@pamelab7871]

These are very pretty cards! What a nice paper pad! I love your card layering designs.

[@angelaf5040]

Love the matting on your cards! Really makes each component stand out beautifully!! Very nice job Jess!

[@beverlystotz5652]

Cute set of cards! My favorites had the little cabin scene. It looked so peaceful!

[@gayleritter1199]

What great ideas.. Loved all of this video as well as the tips, i.e. plastic bags for later. Thank you. Such great suggestions. Your eye for placement is really artistic. Loved them all.

[@margeneeskelson4197]

Very nice, simple, quick cards for Christmas!

[@renewestbrook5755]

I could not pick a favorite. I love them all. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@marilyn272]

Great ideas. Loved your use of designs and paper. Using scraps to create dimension fantastic 🤗

[@darleneballard1229]

Great job. Hope to see more of your paper pad tutorials.

[@StaceStace]

I love these cards and the black mats. I checked out your blog and thanks for the measurements!

[@SMCCRADY2]

I love these ideas. Now I know what to do with a paper pack that has the tags! Thanks for sharing!

[@kateconrad7463]

WOW - this is impressive. I love the way you layered all the pieces and kept the shapes simple. These cards are great! Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@tarabeard]

The idea of designing and putting in a bag is brilliant!

[@pamsosnowski6575]

LOVED this tutorial, your cards are beautiful!!! Love the little house at the bottom and the Joy card with the berries at the top left corner. They all beautiful!!!

[@denicemurray5196]

Adorable. And I have this paper pad. Perfect! I'm so excited!

[@tkine97]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm so new to making cards and this was so helpful! They all look so nice that I was able to get one of cardstock prints from Michaels. They came out so nice! Thank you again!

[@heidibarksdale632]

These are adorable and so creative. I have TONS of pads of designed scrapbook paper similar to this, and now have an idea of something to do with them. Thank you!

[@dianaf.4856]

Loved all these neat ideas.

[@sandraboisvert8241]

Thank you for sharing. Great ideas

[@cherylrobertson5629]

I really enjoy watching your Christmas card videos! I always come away with great ideas. Thank you for explaining your thought process on ways to use all the elements, etc.

[@JessCrafts]

So glad you are enjoying them! Happy crafting!

[@gertrudechouinard4053]

I’m so impressed with the result you achieve for evert card. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@julbea]

Very cool and looks easy to follow

[@cherihochstettler7124]

I always love your card layouts!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@firey3678]

Loved all your cards, thanks Jess! Your designing inspires me to give it ago!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks! I hope you give it a try, happy crafting!

[@sharonyoung8251]

Love your layouts. Hadn’t thought if cutting tops off tags. Cards are beautiful. Thanks.

[@kimw4324]

So far my favorite card video on KZbin! I have that same paper pack just the 12x12 version ☺️

[@libradacardenas6787]

Absolutely wonderful

[@PHOEBE0707]

Thanks for the inspiration. I love your idea of using one paper pad to make a stack of cards.

[@sueweddell9143]

Loved this video and so glad I found it!

[@sandraboisvert8241]

Thank you for sharing. Love all of your ideas. Just getting into making cards.

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks! It can be such a fun thing to do and you can really limit your supplies if you want to. Happy crafting!

[@ceciliagallant4263]

All the cards are wonderful, thank you.

[@ullazitabinder2091]

so far I've avoided the pads with cut aparts - now I'll go look for them :) thank you for a very inspiring video!

[@carolnelson7107]

Thanks Jess, I did get a lot of inspiration from you today! Great cards!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you!

[@janjones548]

thank you, its great seeing easy as im just starting.

[@robi92100]

Lovely set of cards - also love cutting off the top of the tags. Wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing this. 💕💕

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@catdeeann]

I like that you put the leftover pieces together. It makes it look like a wrapped gift. Thank you for your video.

[@rgonzalez5474]

Thank you so much for sharing. Loved them all. Just ordered the sentiment stamp.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you for your support!

[@lynda1037]

you amaze me. so cool to see and hear your process.

[@karendavies1468]

Great use of the tags using them for sentiments no need for stamping!

[@chelseam7407]

Amazing job! I just found your channel today and I can't wait to see your other 6x6 card videos!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the other videos as well.

[@brendalodge5633]

Beautiful cards.

[@cherylb8166]

Very beautiful! I think this looks so fun and inspires me to make cards.

[@JessCrafts]

So glad to hear that! Happy crafting!

[@susancstufft2530]

First time with you. Just found this to help me use up my paper pads. Great ideas. Thank you for the ideas.

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Susan! Glad to have you even for just one video. I hope you find it helpful and enjoy using up some paper pads!

[@Decomad]

Looking forward to future videos! Love these

[@ruthskiff2899]

Mine was the large design with the berries. Thank you so much I’ll be using my pad to make your cards. I just subscribed to your channel

[@jeanburns4008]

What a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@kymlafontaine1162]

Thank you so much. Love these.

[@karenscraftingcompany]

What a cute paper pad! I love the wood grain and the red truck tag! Definitely a favorite of mine for Christmas time! I love your idea about using two, two inch strips and taping it with one long strip, genius! I also love the storage bag idea to store the pieces if you can't assemble at that time! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Karen! So glad you found some helpful tips in the video. Happy crafting!

[@karenrichmond640]

GREAT IDEAS FOR USING PADS OF PAPER. THE BLACK BACKGROUND REALLY MAKES THE CARDS POP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR IDEAS

[@roxannemclaren827]

Thanks for the great inspiration!

[@maewoodbury7824]

Enjoyed watching how you put all of the cards together, I enjoy making cards, but Christmas cards are my favorite.

[@miedaugaard7878]

Love it you are a great inspiration

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@barbarayeager9660]

Thanks so much for this video! I watch you on KZbin & I’m fascinated by your creations and ability to use all the paper. This video was very helpful.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! Hope the videos help you get crafting!

[@LisaMearsDesigns]

I love what you did with this paper pad. Great cards.

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@chriscrosscrafter]

I really enjoyed watching this tutorial and got a lot of ideas on what I can do with my cards. I’m kind of new to card making so I needed them. Thank you very much. Take care and stay safe!

[@JessCrafts]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy your new hobby and happy crafting!

[@lindalawrence5975]

Great video. Wonderful inspiration.

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@carol-annemuise139]

I love how you made use of the scraps and Michaels's paper pad. ty for sharing look forward to seeing what you do next .sending hugs

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@mariajensen1310]

Jess thank you so much for verbally explaining and having the dimensions on your blog. I am just starting to make cards and having so much fun at it. I am going today to Michaels for other stuff so will pick this up to and start! Also thank you for the link in a prev vid for the organization to look up to donate cards to. I love your vids so keep ‘em comin’! LOL 😌👍🏻

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Maria! So glad you are finding the video helpful. I hope you enjoy crafting with your new supplies!

[@MsChareng]

Great job !!

[@craftcruiser]

Loved these cards! I have this paper pad in the 12x12..

[@PsYcHoNoVaPRiME]

Thank You. I love them all.

[@divyaruth3563]

Loved this video!

[@kathyc5764]

This is my first time watching and I really enjoyed it...its a craft that even a beginner like me can do...thank you

[@annamarianenortas4859]

Wow you make it simple. Beautiful layering! I struggle with layering. Wow that’s thinking outside the box. Beautiful cards!

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Anna! Thanks so much, layering can be tricky but I definitely encourage you to give it a go since it can give a beautiful look and make it easier to match patterns.

[@karenjones7414]

I love this tutorial! So many additional ideas! Thank you! Just finding you!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! Glad you found me and I hope you find some more inspiring videos on the channel!

[@lindalehman4242]

Just subscribed as I really enjoyed this with loads of info and doable ideas. Thank you

[@JessCrafts]

So glad it was helpful and thank you for subscribing!

[@jennifermcdaniel3808]

Love all the cards.have same paper pack, but still have scrapps. Thanks for the new ideas

[@JessCrafts]

Good luck finishing up those scraps!

[@robinmartin8286]

Can’t wait to make these tomorrow!!

[@angelallano09]

this is one of the best pattern paper videos I've seen!! thanks for sharing

[@JessCrafts]

Wow, thank you!

[@glitterbut7845]

Hi Jess, just found your videos really love your ideas, i have many 6x6 pack, just seeing what you have done has inspired me to get them out and do something with then. Thanks heaps

[@JessCrafts]

I hope you get them out and make a few cards. As much as I love admiring pretty paper and buying pretty paper, using it is the best part. Happy crafting!

[@olivemaycards]

I agree that using higher quality bases makes a big difference in how "quality" the card feels. The Sunny Studios sentiment stamp looks great, I might have to get that! And I like the paper pad you used. Glad to see Michaels still has it, and they sell it online :)

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Amazing set of cards 😻 I love your card designs, they are all my favorite. I also take the small strip of pattern papers inside my cards ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Joan! Thank you for all your kind words and comments. I love how taping the strips inside helps me finish up a paper pad completely and adds a nice touch.

[@trichar5]

I have the 12 by 12 of this pattern, I love the joy card the most. Thanks for the ideas!

[@joybrooks5987]

I just ran out to Michael's after viewing this video. They didn't have the 6x6 so I got the 12x12. What size cards do you plan to use since the tags etc. are larger?

[@Teresa-Q]

You cards and ideas are beautiful!!!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@barbararodgers3679]

Loved this video. I learned a lot.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you, so glad to hear it was helpful!

[@terrischroder5556]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have literally a couple hundred stacks from Michael's and Jo-Ann's in 12 x 12 and 6 x 6. This video gives me so many adoptions and ideas.

[@JessCrafts]

Happy crafting with your paper!

[@vayes7958]

Excellent video... Beautiful cards....ty

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@phylsfluff]

How great are these?! I haven't used the strips inside the card, though I often stamp a border or image. Love that idea! Thanks!

[@lindacromey2495]

I love you!!!! I just found you and what a blessing. You simplify card making . I’m demonstrating a card class at our library and I was worried about the ladies having problems doing them. You have helped me so much. They will only be stamping the verse inside. Thank you!!❤️

[@kathyallen8687]

Great job! TFS

[@sharonm9890]

Thank you for sharing, these are so cute. I can't choose a favorite. I have started using your layering technique. The idea about the tags (cutting them off was liberating).

[@JessCrafts]

Glad you liked it! I dread any paper pad with tags so easily being able to chop off the tops made me so much happier with this pad.

[@thomaswohlrob428]

I am an occasional card maker. Christmas and some b day cards. I have watched so many KZbin tutorials on all kinds of cards making, my head hurts! You are the first one who I felt really explained the process of building the card! Thank you! All these years later and it finally clicked after watching your video! I never, ever comment on any video! You are my first! I had to tell you how I felt! Thanks again!

[@jzad511]

I have this pad. Thanks for the ideas. You are one of my fave YT person.

[@JessCrafts]

Wow, thank you! Hope you have fun crafting with yours!

[@carolcasey3725]

Love the truck cards.

[@shirleycole2284]

Hi Jess, thanks for sharing these lovely card ideas. Shirley ( London UK)

[@TheStacysperry]

Great video.... Thanks for the measurements. Headed to Michael's!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks! Happy crafting!

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

I love that you chopped the tags down to rectangles without tag hole. I thought you bagged parts in a diff video and wondered what you were doing. I love breaking the paper selection and assembly apart into different phases. 👍💙💙💙

[@JessCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love to design a bunch when the ideas are flowing. If I stopped to assemble each card I find I run out of ideas faster as well.

[@caroldru2]

New subscriber... Love your cards!! I've already mailed out my Christmas cards but great idea for next year. TFS!

[@francesinglis6078]

Wish we had a Michaels I was able to shop there when we were in Canada loved it