Busting 12x12 Paper | Halloween and Non-Halloween Cards from Fancy Pants Paper

[@Cards4Cancer]

Oh Jess, I have made so many little mistakes. Last night I had been cutting pattern paper, then mats for cards. Then when I picked up the next pattern paper, I cut it mat size. When I realized, I just laughed at myself. Then trimmed it correctly. I've glued card fronts on the back of completed cards as well. I used to stress bad about it, but now just laugh.

[@deannapro]

It was interesting to hear you narrate all the different thoughts you had about color, placement, finishing, etc. I do so much of that (in my head) and it was entertaining to know others are having that same stream of consciousness decision making process. Thanks for sharing your crafty brain!

[@JessCrafts]

Glad you thought it was interesting. I learned a lot from videos where crafters shared why they were making decisions so I try to included that as well.

[@judithk7668]

Thanks for your creative variation - not boo-boo. It shows that we don't have to mat everything. For your twine you could color it with a marker or ink pad. Love your videos!!

[@ScrappyMim]

Just this weekend I was doing a set of 4 cards. I built the cards first then glued them all to the card bases.... backwards. Yup we've all done it! BTW I love your card templates.

[@aquilaclark814]

Hi Jess ..I really like your templates they are so easy to follow ..thanks for posting🥰

[@stitch_angel_63]

I have done some cutting errors which causes a little more work to fix - I try not to stress about it. Cause it happens and you just need to make the best of it.

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Jess. Your cards are precious. I have made many cutting errors and making "backward" cards. I think we all have. TFS. 💜🤗🦋

[@ingrid2543]

Jess, I just did that last week, I cut the mats the same size as the patterned paper. Lol I also bought the spiderweb ribbon, had to look at a couple of $tree stores to find it.

[@SimplySharon57]

why not trim the floral piece to fit the purple mat?

[@MichelleM-kp2gm]

Great cards and cute sketch, Jess. I have to travel for work this coming week. I'm thinking about putting together little card kit sleeves (like you😊) to craft a little bit while at the hotel at night. My problem is that I don't know which paper, sketch, supplies, etc that I want to work on. Any suggestions on how to pick supplies when you don't have any ideas in mind?

[@JessCrafts]

That seems like a great idea. I would consider what kind of cards I need or what kind of cards are always useful. If, for instance ,you need birthday cards use that as your starting point. If you don't need anything in particular I would flip through my paper until something caught my eye and use that as my starting point. Then I would pick a sketch that works well with that paper. For example, if it has a large pattern I don't want a sketch with lots of little pieces.

[@MichelleM-kp2gm]

@@JessCrafts That's a big help, thanks. I already thought of an idea. Problem solved.

[@MichelleM-kp2gm]

Crafty mistakes are usually happy accidents ❤

[@ingrid2543]

I agree I like less spooky cards for kids.

[@monakraynak5333]

Mistakes make us human. Some turn out better than the intended. 😀

[@MelanieCravens]

I had a college professor who taught that we don't have mistakes or problems, we have opportunities (to learn, to create, etc). Thanks, Bob! Miss you.

[@jesseb5112]

I have definitely made those mistakes