Handmade Christmas Cards on a Budget!

Let's create some fantastic cards using an inexpensive 12x12 paper pad! Create up to 80 or more cards using one paper pad! Hey I only created 10 BUT each 12x12 piece of paper gives you 4 A2 sized card panels OR 2 A2 sized card panels plus 2 5x6.5 panels...that's a lot!
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Scrapbook.com: shrsl.com/1l942
BASIC SUPPLIES:
Guillotine Trimmer: shrsl.com/11jav
Stamping Platform, Precision Press: shrsl.com/1eixk
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine: shrsl.com/1ndfz
Recollections embossing bag: Michael’s
Craft pick: shrsl.com/1ogt7
18 gauge glue: shrsl.com/1ppw1
Ink blending tools: shrsl.com/1vvvw
Clear storage case: shrsl.com/1vvvx
Zig 2 way glue: shrsl.com/1x3z8
CARD SIZES IN THIS VIDEO
Most cards in the video are 4.25 x 5.5. However, there are several cards that are “standard” store bought greeting card size of 5 x 6.5.
TOOLS
Finger daubers: shrsl.com/1x3z9
Dritz serrated tracing wheel: Joanns
T-Ruler: amzn.to/2JJ3nZL
DIES
Alt E New Happy die: shrsl.com/1x3zb
PAPER
Bristol Smooth cardstock: Michael’s
Card bases: Nina Solar White & Michael’s
Heat Resistant Acetate: shrsl.com/1vt8p
Vellum: Joanns
Michael’s Hot Buy Paper Pad, Sugar & Sparkle
STAMPS
Kaisercraft, Christmas Greetings: shrsl.com/1x3ze
Kaisercraft, Mix & Match Sentiments: Discontinued
Kaisercraft, First Noel: Discontinued
Kaisercraft, Sparkle: Discontinued
Scrapbook.com, Sassy Christmas: shrsl.com/1x3zg
INKS
Versamark Embossing Ink: shrsl.com/1vt8w
Versafine Onyx black: shrsl.com/1x3zk
Versafine Clair, Morning Mist: shrsl.com/1x3zm
Versafine Clair, Verdant: shrsl.com/1x3zn
Versafine, sepia: amzn.to/325LM4B
Wendy Vecchi Make Art, pink peony: shrsl.com/1x3zp
PENS/MARKERS
Wink of Stella, White: shrsl.com/1x3zq
Wink of Stella, Red: shrsl.com/1x3zs
Spectrum Noir Artliner: amzn.to/326H0nG
EMBOSSING
Ranger, fine white embossing powder: shrsl.com/1uxgh
Ranger, gold embossing powder: shrsl.com/1x3zu
Ranger, black embossing powder: shrsl.com/1x3zw
Wendy Vecchi, Cactus Flower embossing powder: shrsl.com/1x3zx
OTHER
Distress glitter, clear rock candy: shrsl.com/1x3zy
Nuvo crystal drops, white blizzard: shrsl.com/1x3zz
Cosmic Shimmer, Fluffy Stuff: shrsl.com/1x401
Liquid Pearls, white opal: shrsl.com/1x403
Liquid Pearls, ballerina: shrsl.com/1x405
Nuvo dream drops, love potion: shrsl.com/1x406
Ranger Stickles, diamond: shrsl.com/1x407
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[@lynnmartin5141]

Watching 3 years later,love this video, really cute cards. Thank you. Xx

[@Linda1957s]

Santa and list... definitely my favorite

[@KH-lt3he]

I loved that you used what you had without a lot of different dies.

[@craftter1]

Love the cards. Pink is a favorite color of mine.

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you Pat!

[@racheljolley26352]

I absolutely adore all your creations here, stunning, and my favourite colour, pink! Tfs

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you so much Rachel!

[@ellenjampole1905]

I am going to get my tracing wheel out of my sewing kit. What a great idea. Loved the Santa with the list of names. Thanks for this video. And I burst out laughing @ you "why did I buy this?" Been there, done that, but don't need a t-shirt to advertise my mistake. 🤣

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thanks Ellen! Thank you for watching, happy crafting!

[@catherinepaul7583]

Loved the Santa with the list So clever My first time watching you and love your style and sense of humor

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thanks so much Catherine! I'm so happy that you enjoyed!

[@roxannetucker5813]

This is a very pretty paper pad. All of your cards turned out beautifully made. It's nice to be able to view cards made from last year for the first time, so Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you for leaving a comment Roxanne! I'm happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@cassiescreations9828]

Wow, just wow, for taking a cheap paper pack and making that many pretty cards and you could make 40 more. That card with the Santas and poinsettias is so pretty! I really enjoyed watching you create - you use great techniques. I really like all the snow and Fluffy Stuff effects, the paper pieced "happy" and Santa's list! Beautiful cards! TFS!

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you for the kind words Cassie!

[@lucydasilva4584]

I have this paper pad too and was at a loss as to what to do. Love these ideas thank you so much

[@forflower]

I’ve been looking for a video like this for a long time! Glad I came across it!!!

[@lindathrogmorton1427]

Funny, I just bought this paper pad too. Of course, it's the adorable Santa that melted my heart. Thank you for sharing your inspiration, I''ll be using a couple to jump start my crafty mojo. Thanks!

[@jenleecardmaking]

He's a cutie Linda! Thank you for watching!

[@lauramiller6294]

Thanks for doing this video with this paper pad. I cant wait to use some of your ideas.

[@CynthiaMartinez-to4fy]

Jenlee, I learn so much from you. Thanks for sharing the useful tips about paper backed glitter paper, the scoreline flares, the multiple stamping, the tracing wheel, and the way you folded the vellum around the back of the card to adhere it. Wow. I am so looking forward to trying out ALL of these cool techniques. My favorite cards in this video were the first one with the 3 trees and the last one with the die cut "hello". By the way, I did look on Google for the name of the D shaped ruler, its a protractor. Yeah, we knew that, huh? And thanks for the laugh concerning buying paper packs, then asking yourself "Why did I buy that"? I have done the same thing on some purchases myself. lol.

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you Cynthia! Your comments are so sweet & I appreciate your feedback. Who knew that a ruler shaped like a D would be a D ruler? I mean a T ruler I can understand ...Haha! I didn't even realize that it was D shaped until you mentioned it :)

[@marymoore1241]

What very adorable cards. I typically don’t purchase paper pads from Michaels, but I’m going to find this one. Just loved your Santa cards!! Thanks for sharing!

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you Mary! Sometimes they have some super cute paper at Michaels :)

[@naydazzle1519]

Creative🤗

[@joannkraftykornerdiy2540]

I have this exact paperpad that I picked up from Michael's. You have given me more ideas thanks

[@jenleecardmaking]

I'm happy to hear that Jo Ann! Michael's always has the best paper pads!

[@sharronchurch6740]

Beautiful work... thank you!

[@lidiaoatman8104]

Beyond words. 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@nikkistewart4373]

Love them all,I've been playing with this color combo with watercolour, looks amazing with embossing folders,very vintage and warm

[@marymachin4845]

Beautiful

[@desireejones1917]

Amazing cards!

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you so much Desiree!

[@Carmen-fr4dw]

Some really useful tips here. I particularly like the use of strips for the last card

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you for watching Carmen!

[@maureenhauerwas9641]

You are so talented and think way outside of the box! Beautiful cards! 🌸

[@MsBev63]

Lovely cards. You do such a great job.

[@jenleecardmaking]

Thank you MsBev!

[@cardsbycolie]

All such beautiful cards! Love the Santa with the list of names, adorable!! TFS

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Gorgeous set of cards 😻 my favourite is the Santa with the list ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity xx

[@jenleecardmaking]

Aww thanks Joan!

[@Ogthalting]

I have this paper pad and you gave me so many great ideas!! ❤️

[@michelleb6395]

The ruler is a protractor ❤