Christmas Cards with NO SCRAPS

A template for Stack, Cut and Shuffle uses 6x6 paper in a 4 Sheet Wonder with Zero Scraps. This set of cards is destined to be part of a larger set made for donation. And the focal incorporates commercial gift tags! Easy and Quick!! And best of all - No Scraps leftover!!! This is a great way for someone who does not have stamps to still make Christmas cards to send.
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[@terrie1226]

Unbelievable how you used every inch of those 6x6 paper....well done and I will used that idea too....TFS

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Terrie - I think 6x6 is the easiest paper to use completely. Especially if you try to use a little strip inside!

[@kathleens7898]

Love these cards, especially the diagonal strip card!!! Also, love that there are NO scraps!!! TFS!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Kathleen! I have a 2nd zero scrap template to share if you are interested. Some of it's redundant with this one, but it makes a couple other interesting cards also. I thought about doing another video next Sunday on it...Let me know what you think?!

[@kathleens7898]

@@SeniorSusieStamps I'd love to see another zero scrap template!!!

[@venitabucceri8435]

WHAT a useful video ❣️ Thank you so much for sharing ❣️❣️❣️

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are so welcome Venita! Those tags made making these cards so easy!!

[@gretathewise]

Beautiful cards! Such an efficient use of the paper, too. Using the white paper strip to keep the spacing is a great tip Thank you!👍😉

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you! That little spacer trick is a good thing to have in your toolkit for sure!!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Fabulous cards, Julia! I love them so much!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank Sheila - these were easy with those commercial tag focals!

[@kayebrown2440]

Fabulous! I would have had to get that paper too Julia. I laughed when you said you needed it like a Holiday Inn! 🤣 Who can resist such lovely patterns! It is such a versatile template you have made and zero leftover scraps is a dream. 😊

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Oh Kaye you totally cracked me up! I think what I said was I needed it like a hole in the head. But hey, I don't need a Holiday Inn either. Oh goodness I am still laughing!!

[@kayebrown2440]

@@SeniorSusieStamps Too funny! 🤣🤣🤣 I misheard you and I thought it might be an expression you use there as we sure say some funny expressions here in Australia nobody else in the world seems to know what we are saying!! 🤣A Holiday Inn is preferable to a hole in the head any day though I think ☺

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@kayebrown2440 😍🤣😂🤣

[@roxannetucker5813]

Julia, I have those same sculpting tools for adding dimensions to flowers, etc. I also used not buy tags from Costco at Christmas time to decorate the front of my cards. I however had never heard of the move a cut strip.over one when designing your cards. Thanks for all the great advice!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Roxanne - Glad you found it useful!

[@melodylukenbill3448]

You do such beautiful work

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you so much Melody I really appreciate it!

[@BlessedtobeMimi]

So many great ideas!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

This is such a great way to use up some leftover tags from last year!!

[@sybilmccullers6291]

My niece gave me some 6 x 6 inch paper pads for my birthday in August a year ago. I used lots last year and used more making some little paper stockings this weekend. This is a great way to use the rest of them. Plus I have lots of scraps too. I think I have everything I need to make my cards for this year. Thanks for sharing those great ideas.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Sybil - I love the stocking pics you sent me! They are adorable!! I have enough paper in the studio to last me a lifetime. But it what is left will donate when I am gone. I love pretty paper and enjoy the variety. Your neice sounds like a jewel!! She has your crafty heart in mind doesn't she?! Have a lovely day, Julia

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

Hi there Julia. I have quite few Christmas 6x6 inch paper pads, and this video was very interesting, and helpful especially when I get to making my Christmas cards. Your paper layouts for all your cards are fabulous, and they look so much nicer than store bought Christmas cards! They also appear very quick to make, and I am sure that is a plus for you considering that you make hundreds of cards that you donate to the seniors. I would think that the most time-consuming aspect to these cards is the preparation. When I saw you cutting four sheets at once I thought... why don't I do that?! Maybe the reason is that I don't make as many cards as you!!! Your Hobby Lobby and the Dollar Tree appear to be fantastic places to shop for craft supplies, and other gizmos like storage solutions. It would be lovely if we had them here in Australia. Julia, have you started your Autumn/fall cards yet? 🍁🍂🍁 Have a wonderful day in your craft studio and enjoy your Autumn/fall. Blessings, love and hugs from your Aussie friend Gloria! 🥰☕🥪🧁🌻💖💕 P.S - What... NO SCRAPS!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hello my Aussie Friend - I hope today is kind and beautiful for you! Has your Spring sprung yet? Our Autumn is slow starting, we are still very warm even in the night. There are all kinds of Stack Cut and Shuffle layouts. But they never seem to use up the entire piece of paper. I have a second template that I use also, and it has zero scraps too. They both work well and give you some pieces for the inside of the cards which you know I like. OK now let's set the record straight - I don't make hundreds of Christmas cards. I think it is only 140 this year. My personal list has shrunk a bit, it used to be 160. This Thursday's scrap card video starts Autumn/Fall cards. I really need to get busy with them because I have some Fall Birthdays coming very soon! Take care of You!! Julia

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

@@SeniorSusieStamps Hey Julia... Yes, Spring has sprung as the days have been beautiful and mild, and the bulbs are starting to flower. By the end of the week, it appears that we have more rain forecast. Have you been getting any rain? 140 Christmas cards WOW!!! I have loved the cards that I have seen, and I am sure the people receiving one of your cards this year will be delighted. I too have cut back on my Christmas card list, and for my overseas friends we now just send emails. You take care as well... 🥰🌷💖💕

[@maureenmahurin1673]

I love the concept of the cut and shuffle that leaves zero scraps! I’m always on the hunt for one sheet wonders that actually have the correct measurements on them (so many on Pinterest don’t) and also ones that leave zero scraps! I’m looking forward to trying your plan to make some Valentine’s Day cards that will be donated to local seniors! Thank you for sharing your plan with the measurements!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Maureen - I actually have a 2nd template - but the video would have been too long for all of us!! I may do that one Sunday if nothing else springs up in the mean time...it uses some of the OWH card sketches which makes it easy too.

[@SugarRayCrafts]

wonderful cards

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you!

[@gregsgirl23au]

I'm first Julia 😊 I love what you made the paper pad is gorgeous so many cute designs I am loving making my Christmas cards already. I like how you used two different patterns. Very festive 🎅

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hey Lindsey! You sure were first!! These are some easy cards to make and I really liked the zero leftover scraps!

[@lisawarner1556]

I have those same tags that I used for my cards. It’s quite challenging for me to mass produce my cards because we moved from Pittsburgh, where I had my game room as my crafting space, to Garden City, SC to a 3 bedroom condo! I miss my crafting space but luckily I have an understanding husband and a large counter!💕

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Oh Lisa I am sorry you miss your old space. I know at some point we will get too old to manage the farm and kennel, and will have to move. It will be very hard to downsize my studio. And I have moved it around the house 3-4 times and love the light in this room. But, I have also done some wonderful classes out of a crop bag. So, I think you will get used to your space and do just fine! The important thing is to love what you are doing! And give that hubby lots of Hugs!!

[@2230Pcvines]

Love this tutorial tfs

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Those are some Easy, cheerful cards for sure!

[@nancyethridge5213]

I live in GA and downsized from 3,000 ft to 2400. I went thru everything in my craft room and everything I had not used in the last year, I packed to donate. After I made the decision, it wasn’t that hard. I donated all my paper to the library in my new town. Their appreciation made my sadness ok. The rest (not much) I gave to crafting friends. I am glad I did it. I had paper 5-6 years old I had never used. Once you make the decision, it will be ok. Did you say u were moving to GA? Love your shows

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Nancy - Thank you so much for your input!!! I thought about schools and daycares, but had not considered the library! I know Gainesville GA Library has a cardmaking group. Yes we are having a house built and moving to Blairsville! There are several followers that live in GA!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

There is nothing like old friends, Julia. I have been binge watching your videos and I have missed you and your little chuckle. Do you remember the song “Do the Shuffle”?! 😘 Lovely cards and I like the Shuffle style. (I didn’t make cards for almost a year and I’m back but still struggling with health. I see you had surgery. I hope it wasn’t too serious and your are feeling fine now. Let me know how you are doing, Julia.) You have more ideas … I guess it’s called experience! ❤️🇨🇦

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

ML - I was so thrilled to see your name in the comments!! Hope you are doing well! I am back to about 85% after a total shoulder replacement. That last 15% is entirely my fault. I need to work those stretchy bands more. Honestly - I don't remember Do the Shuffle - but that doesn't surprise me. I am horrible at remembering those kinds of things. Now if you played it for me I would probably remember...Take care my Friend and let me hear from you soon!!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

@@SeniorSusieStamps You don’t remember the song because it’s called Do the Hustle … hahaha! I messed it up! 😘

[@mmmmlllljohn]

@@SeniorSusieStamps I bet you’re glad the worst is over with your rehab, Julia. But don’t go half way - that isn’t you 😘- keep up the exercises for maximum arm mobility. I hope all is well in your world and I have missed your videos and am re-watching some. ❤️🇨🇦

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Oh Yeah I know that one for sure!!! LOL

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

I work on it every day. I just need to do more than I am to build those little rotator cuff muscles. It's a process.

[@dwilloughby1969]

I have used DT tags to add to cards. With small strips that need to be cut put a little washi tape to hold the paper and hold on and trim. Doing this helps the strip from moving.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Great idea - Thank you so much!

[@RustyTripod45]

I got those same tags at Dollar Tree a couple of years ago. I am still using them.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Alton! I will be looking for some new ones this year, as I have almost used up my stash. They are versatile aren't they?!

[@RustyTripod45]

@@SeniorSusieStamps I look ever year but I have to avoid buying too many. That is not an easy task. They do make wonderful cards.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@RustyTripod45 I am exactly the same way!!!

[@jennifergibbons2240]

I love your scrap videos, so don't dispense with them completely!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Jennifer - I try to work them in often. Scraps are pesky aren't they?!

[@jennifergibbons2240]

@@SeniorSusieStamps I have a box full of them and never seem to get to the bottom. But your videos help, so keep them coming 😊

[@LynnseyBradford-zr4ok]

Birthday cake

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Linnsey

[@gracehowell.]

Is it possible to use craft glue to attach ribbon to cards, or does that risk warping the paper?

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You can! Just don't overdo it. And you may need to hold it for a few seconds to dry. It does work if you have a good glue.

[@gracehowell.]

I use Elmer's Glue-All, @@SeniorSusieStamps. Thanks for the reply!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@gracehowell. I'm not sure how well that will work. But I approach glue from a try it and see standpoint. Just do a sample and see how well it works. Remember it's only paper. And I bet you have some scraps you can try gluing ribbon to!