32 Christmas Cards with Recollections by Michaels Say Freeze Collection

[@debpotter8315]

I really enjoy all your videos. I think the pace and/or process is just the right amount of information.

[@MsSony12345]

I love your cards and your voice..you have a calming voice which is not too fast that keeps my attention to watching your tutorial !

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you for your kind words. I've been told I speak too quickly in the past and I've tried to work on it so this is encouraging feedback.

[@nicolealltheway]

Personally for me, I like making cards that don't include colouring in stamps. I love your one paper cards and just seeing how you use materials like ribbons and buttons that we all probably have in our kits

[@Erica1234]

I love all your videos but really enjoy when you do the voice over and share your thinking process as you work and give tips. I especially love that you don’t push buying the latest and greatest supplies.

[@cathyscroggy7574]

I love your process of cutting and bagging. It’s perfect for camping. Grab the bags and glue & tape gun, come back with cards all done. Awesome!!

[@MsSony12345]

I should do that as well for when I go to the cabin!

[@jesseb5112]

I love the voice over. I'm not a fan of the music playing in some videos. I love that you try to explain how we can do your techniques with what we have.

[@marycollier1293]

I always appreciate seeing videos on how to use up patterned paper, especially those with large designs.

[@tjclinton434]

I love how you shared your process, cutting and layouts placed in bags for later assembly Perfect!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@tinaschaos]

I have that ruler and love it! I got it will on a trip to KC and found them on the way. I try to stop in a visit local stores when I am traveling. They were so wonderful and nice there and made a total crafty newbie feel comfortable.

[@pennydouphinett4545]

I just watched 2 of your 6x6 paper pad tuts. You have a new subscriber. I prefer the voiceover, more info is better than none and I won't watch music videos, they go fast and I can't learn anything from them. I appreciate you tackling the difficult papers and coming up with fast, good looking solutions. Using box store supplies instead of online kits only was another plus for me, tells me you are looking out for all your subscribers. I didn't know Michael's had 110 lb cardstock. I'll have to look again. Thank you, I'll be back.

[@Mary-el3pi]

I’m making my Christmas cards early again this year and am really enjoying your videos. I have so many old Michael’s 6x6 pads and have gotten great ideas from even your older videos. Thanks a bunch!

[@roxannetucker5813]

Jess, thanks for walking us through your thought process when it comes to making cards with a 6x6 paper pad. It made it easy to choose how to use those pages with the larger one idea for that sheet of paper. Plus I like how you use the card layout sheets to speed up your card making procedure.

[@JessCrafts]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for the feedback. Helps me to know what is working for you all.

[@marleneknopp5847]

I like seeing the sketches and your ideas on how you put them together.

[@jesseb5112]

This is another pad I have as a 12x12 pad. So far, I have given out a bit over 50 cards from it. You are right, its an intimidating TON of paper! It sat in my stash for almost a year. I normally make my own backgrounds but last year I bought a bunch of 12x12 pads. Maybe 6? I am now using them up. I still have a lot of cards to make from this pad. I am not as good about using every scrap as you. I tend to cut my sheets into 6 4x5.25 pieces. I use part of the left over 1.5x12 strips, but I toss a lot of them. I appreciate how careful you are with your supplies, and I admire that. For my space, and sanity, I need to throw away my scraps most of the time. If I can't use them during a multi card project, most of them need to go.

[@gailmoreta]

I just came across your channel and was so impressed with your beautiful work. It was amazing all the lovely cards you made with such little products. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

I’m not sure I’m any help because I think I like all your videos. I enjoy the variety (coloring, sketches, real life tips about assembling later, some assembly...). I like the tips you share. Cracked me up when you said I could figure out how to cut a 6x6 paper into 3” squares. 😂🤣😂💙💙💙

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! I appreciate all your lovely comments!

[@MetalScrappinChick]

I never got this Say Freeze paper in 6x6 but I did get the 12x12 pad last year. I still haven't hardly touched my pad. I made a few cards last year but I never pulled it back out this year. I really love the cards you've created. It gives me lots of ideas for whenever I decide to pull my pad back out ☺

[@JessCrafts]

Glad you found the video helpful! Hopefully you get a chance to try them out with your pad.

[@GinaVJohnson]

I love all of your cards.

[@deniselothrop70]

I have several of the same 6x6 paper pads. You have inspired me to use them. And I enjoy the tips and your thought process which makes it easier to understand and apply to other paper pads

[@oldmedtech]

I love, love, love seeing a designer plan out construction of cards to use one 6X6 pad. I really appreciate your sharing your sketches and ideas for donating cards. I like designs that use mats. I definitely prefer this over mainly just pasting pieces of designer paper together. I like the thought of using leftovers from one card to design the next, You have wonderful ideas both on design and best practices for card making. I like videos with music or with voice over. I think the subject and the intracacies of the patterns make the difference. If you are introducing new sketches, voice over might be best. I am subscribed to your channel and want to make a practice of watching more of your videos.

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Denise! Thank you for your lovely and detailed comment. I'm glad the video was helpful and I hope you're able to find a few more on the channel to enjoy!

[@valsfaves787]

Thank you for generously sharing your card sketches, Jess. I enjoy using sketches with 6x6 in paper pads, and combining them with stamped images I color. Your sketches will work very well for that I think. You created some very cute cards here!

[@mariajensen1310]

Thank you for the PDFs and also for putting the measurements of the mats on the pdf. I really appreciate it.

[@JessCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

I love these cards. I have the 12x12 pad of this from last year. It’s still sitting with all the other 12x12 pads I have... But you made wonderful cards. I also love how you talk us through your process. And it is incredibly kind of you to share the sketches you created. Thank you Jess. Merry Christmas.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! I'm so glad you are finding the videos helpful! Merry Christmas!

[@lindamathews9168]

Really cute card designs. I am glad to know about your sketches that I can print. I love the fact that you take on the challenge of using those difficult pages, like the circles, and show us how to do it too. Also that you use (and make) sketches that use up all the paper. One more kudos- you use paper pads that are available from the big box stores and don’t have to be ordered. Thanks for all your hard work and your desire to share your love of card making with us👏👏

[@Waywardwindfall]

Omg. Just got off 3rd shift after making my Christmas cards. I am so excited to throw this on as my bed time video! So excited. Procrastination is the worst.

[@LilCraftyNook]

I’ve been there! I work third shift as well!

[@loismcgurk3184]

I have the 12x12 and 6x6 of this paper. I have used the cut parts on the 12x12 to just make 5x7 cards and let the paper do the work. But I love your videos that show the exact process and use the tricky papers such as the ones with circles in the center. I will definitely be trying that one. It's fun for me to have the voice over during the entire video because it feels like we're crafting together. None of my friends are into card making, so I like having you to craft with! Thank you so much for sharing your talent so graciously! Have a blessed Christmas!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I like voiceovers for the same reason. Merry Christmas!

[@mprez5271]

Love your cards and sketches.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you!

[@FanofFoulLanguage]

Wait!! Are there new sketches for me to print out?!!!! Okee dokee, twist my arm!! BTW, I used a 12 x 12 pad for the first 10 OSW templates and got 201 cards!!!!! I like how you make things simple, and you make it ok to make simple cards!! I have nothing against extravagant cards with lots of stuff but sometimes I just want simple, yet pretty and cute!!!

[@jackiebaker1030]

I love your designs. Fantastic

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@pamellaalbright4266]

Great card set. I appreciate how you gave ideas for using with other papers. 👍

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@M1326]

Another awesome video... I have spent the last week just watching all your videos... when I feel crafty but need a little push, your videos help. thanks.

[@JessCrafts]

I'm so glad you are finding the videos helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@LisaMearsDesigns]

Great cards Jess. I purchased the 12x12 paper pad for this collection last year. I didn’t make cards though. Instead I made 100 hot cocoa pouches for gifts for my hubby’s employees.I prefer the 6x6 pads for cards as well.😊

[@JessCrafts]

That sounds like a great little gift and a perfect use for 12x12!

[@telyeash4155]

Jess I love all the your videos my favorite are you 6x6 videos I love your blogs, your free pdfs, I’m not a fan of most adhesives I can’t afford an atg yet but I’m sure thinking about it, I spend so much on refills for the Tom bow runners I love I could probably buy one, but if the large one gives me any problems I would just toss it so I’m nervous to try one .

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much for your kind words! If you have a Michaels nearby you can sometimes find a high discount coupon and they do sell the ATG in some stores. Might be a good way to get one at a reasonable price. I also found one at an craft thrift store once. You can check this list to see if there is one near you: jesscrafts.com/blog/craft-thrift/

[@marvelcarrol6333]

Beautifully Done!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you very much!

[@nancytabor8302]

I love 💕 this video with cutting AND assembly on the same video! The “Hunter” video was great too; not just birthday or thank you but all purpose. Also liked the right/left orientation you clarified!

[@BoomersInAnRV]

I really enjoy your channel!!! Thank you!

[@JessCrafts]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@kellylynn6831]

I got Say freeze 6x6 last week at Michaels and it is totally different paper. Has alot of snowmen, even pages of cutouts of snowman family and other stuff to match the pages.

[@JessCrafts]

Yeah I noticed that it was very different than last year. My pad is from 2019. I'm surprised it doesn't have a different name considering how different they are. Hope you still got some useful ideas.

[@kellylynn6831]

@@JessCrafts Say freeze also was a different print in 2018, I have about 10 pages left from a 12 x 12 pad from then.

[@Mom2create]

Thank you so much for been so kind and always teaching us and for using recollection paper at lease this is the one I’m able to buy I don’t have kits nothing like that most of cardmaking ladies only use those but I’m super exited how you use this thank you stay bless happy holidays

[@JessCrafts]

So glad you are finding the videos helpful! Happy Holidays!

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Jess. I love how you design to end up with very little to no scraps. I love your voice overs as well. Maybe you can include the assembly of one of each design in your video, irrespective if your video becomes a little longer or is sped up by the various cuts. I truly don't mind watching a longer video from you. God bless you. Love from sunny Cape Town, South Africa. ♥️🤗

[@marthakemmann3058]

Hi Jess, I’m fairly new to your channel. I struggle to use those cut aparts that are included in 6x6 and 12x12 pads (3x3, 3x4, 4x4, 4x6 and 6x6). I’m looking for inspiration on how to enhance the placement of those images on cards. Also those papers that just have designs in the corners .... ughhh😫 what to do ... Well, this video and your sketches are extremely helpful! Would LOVE to see more. TFS 👋🏻

[@LilCraftyNook]

Ooh!! They have a Christmas one?? I have the die and two “all occasion sentiment” stamps. Oh you know me well! 😂 I’d be that one who forgets what I’d done and then ruin something I’d already cut! I like to use 100-110 lb cardstock for my bases too! I love how you explain everything so well!! TFS!🎉🎉🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻

[@gayleritter1199]

I bought that ruler after seeing on your vid and is it ever helpful! I love the 16th increments.

[@evansdeb]

this is my first time watching your videos and I really like the cards you made... so pretty....

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@marierhodes4735]

Use the 12x12 to make Slim line & 5x7 cards...with the same layout

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

That is an awesome idea!!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful set of cards 😻 I love the pattern papers and your layouts. I like your videos as they are ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@margaretcrosby5469]

Great card making !

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@shannahminer1567]

Thank you so much! Love this! So Helpful.

[@AshlynsCardShop]

Fantastic use of patterned paper. Thank you for sharing! Do you ever use your Scan n Cut to cut the mats out of an 8.5 x 11” sheet of paper?

[@JessCrafts]

I don't, never thought about it honestly. I guess I just figured paper cutter was faster. But I suppose I could make svg files to go with my templates. But I would have to use the same template a lot to get the time return I think.

[@dianeandrade549]

I love watching your process and also love the voice over. Did you give a link to the resting stand for your glue bottle? Thanks for all the ideas and for the pdf's, etc.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! I believe it was in the description but here it is: www.etsy.com/listing/706927502/beach-lounger-glue-holder?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

[@anitaturvey2575]

I really like this style of video, it has a little more depth than your earlier ones. I like the fact that you are changing up the layout of the cards - great job explaining why you make the choices that you do. This makes it easy to pump out a lot of cards in a relatively short period of time and still have variety. ♥ TFS

[@robi92100]

i just love your videos. I was able to take one of my Michaels pads and use your video to make a bunch of Xmas cards from it - a first for me! Thank you so much for sharing all the information and your tips. It really helps. 💕

[@JessCrafts]

Makes me so happy to hear that my videos are helping people use all the crafty supplies they have collected!

[@pjp9383]

I know this is an older video but just wanted to respond to something you said about the Advent calendar square pages, or really any paper you don't like. Sometimes you can cut out the squares and use them as the bottom layer in an embellishment cluster, covering up the number but leaving the border showing. Or punch out a circle or square and use the rest as a frame over something else (buckle on Santa's belt?) And I've also used ugly pages from pads to make fun and funky painty papers, scraping on paint with an old gift card, using stencils and sprays and just layering them up to hide the pattern under, maybe just a hint of shapes and patterns showing through. Great for card backgrounds, or to frame patterned papers you like better, if you get your colour choices right.

[@meredithslater3701]

SO my really late question for you is...How do you decide which papers to use together? I have so much trouble deciding!!!

[@JessCrafts]

Honestly if the papers are the from the same collection there is a good chance they will match. You can decide if you want a card with more contrast and choose two papers with different colors or pick two with the same overall color for a more subdued look. You might want to pair a large bold pattern with a simpler more tone on tone pattern. But I mostly rely on the knowledge that the designer intended them to compliment each other and not get too caught up.

[@annetterenaud6412]

Im new to your videos and I just love the cards and thank you

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! Happy crafting!

[@janets132003]

Great cards!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks a bunch!

[@xgliitznsparklezx]

i switched my roll on my atg and it doesn’t seem to lock so when i release the button it doesn’t lock and when i pull away it keeps pulling glue out wasting a lot of my tape. did i maybe load it incorrectly or have you ever had this issue. it was working fine. this is the first time i switch the roll.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you for leaving this feedback. I plan to address all the ATG questions/concerns in an upcoming video. That sounds very frustrating. A quick suggestion would be to make sure the tape roll is completely locked in. When you loaded the roll it had to be pushed down and fitted around two posts. It should sort of click in place.

[@dinabaughman8731]

I don't mind adapting the cards to pads that I already have. I buy most of mine on clearance.😉

[@aundriab.9538]

Some feedback for you: Love the card donation ideas; I have so much patterned paper, including a LOT of 6x6 pads, and tons of cardstock, and this will inspire me to make more cards for donation. Also, I LOVE card sketches, and have been enjoying the 6x6 templates you've been sharing, and will print those out over the holidays for reference. I also have an ATG, but I struggle getting it to lay down tape as smoothly as you and others do, and it's so heavy and bulky, it hurts my hand. Is there a trick to using it so that it works as well as it does for you? Appreciate all you do, and hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I will think on the ATG question and see if I can provide some help/tips. Merry Christmas!

[@michelel3372]

Love your ideas. I like the voice over; for me it makes the video much more interesting and the tips you give along the way are very helpful. The videos with just music tend to lose my interest very quickly. thank you for sharing.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much for the feedback! It's so helpful to know what you all are thinking.

[@conniegodfrey2317]

I like your style. If you can talk over with what is currently shown would be great, sometimes you voice over things that are not being shown right at that time. It gets confusing. Otherwise you’re doing great.

[@patsmith6436]

I like the voice over. I hate it when they play music.

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@HappyCraftyHomemaker]

💖👋✉👋💖

[@yteldee]

Great cards and demo!