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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[@SimpleCreationsByShanda]

Thank you so much for talking through this video and sharing everything from how you choose the designs to tips you would only know as an experienced card maker. Thank you ❤

[@pattimoffett6648]

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

[@brendamaun5455]

These cards are adorable.

[@creativecards4u]

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

[@nonamason1876]

This has to be one of my favorite of all times paper pad. I must have purchased 3 or 4 of these and used your video to guide me. I want to order another just to keep and never use! I love the way you used this paper. Thanks so much.

[@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.

[@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!

[@nicolelarente5648]

Amazing cards! Cannot pick a favourite. Very helpful too. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@shirleycole2284]

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

[@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!

[@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!!❤️

[@kimw4324]

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

[@michellemiller4782]

I purchased two of the 12x12 packs from Michaels and then saw your videos on card making from them. Thank you for the wonderful ideas!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! Happy crafting!

[@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.

[@francesinglis6078]

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

[@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!

[@francesinglis6078]

Just found your video, I would like to say how much I’ve enjoyed them

[@PsYcHoNoVaPRiME]

Thank You. I love them all.

[@ceciliagallant4263]

All the cards are wonderful, thank you.

[@PHOEBE0707]

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

[@lynda1037]

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

[@cherihochstettler7124]

I always love your card layouts!

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@robinmartin8286]

Can’t wait to make these tomorrow!!

[@catdeeann]

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

[@charlottegulley1779]

I do not have a lot of stamping or tools. I love your voice. I have done a lot of desktop publishing so I use my computer.

[@1evelynvasquez]

Enjoy your explanations as you create.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you!

[@sheilacrace7839]

Great job in taking that 6x6 pad and making such nice cards

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@Decomad]

Looking forward to future videos! Love these

[@cindymitchell4696]

I made so many things with this paper!

[@lovingyourlifestyle6320]

This is a teaching video, how you can learn some wonderful ideas, but remember you can use this video to create your on designs. The cards are so pretty and this reflects personable touch of Jess crafts.

[@poncialarcon9376]

Wow! I really like your video. You make it look so easy not intimidating at all.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! So glad to hear it was helpful!

[@karenrichmond640]

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

[@carolcasey3725]

Love the truck cards.

[@ej3016]

Dec 2021 🤗 your video popped up and since I’m on a matting kick as well as working thru my stash kick it caught my attention - lots of great ideas for year round cards as well as next Christmas 🤗🤗🤗 thnx for sharing

[@dianehoag682]

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

[@janjones548]

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

[@tarabeard]

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

[@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?

[@dianaf.4856]

Loved all these neat ideas.

[@melissarico4]

Thanks for sharing. You gave a lot of helpful information. And they were all nice cards

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Melissa, glad it was helpful! Happy crafting!

[@renewestbrook5755]

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

[@deeannafreshwaters3282]

Simple but very special!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@sueweddell9143]

Loved this video and so glad I found it!

[@kymlafontaine1162]

Thank you so much. Love these.

[@lorrieh621]

I am a new subscriber to your channel. I have been wanting this paper pad. Watching your video has made me want it even more. Thank you for all of the wonderful tips! Each card is lovely, but my favorites are each of the ones with the cabin on them, and the one with the red truck.

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks for subscribing! It was a beautiful pad to work with. I hope you're able to pick it up and that you enjoy crafting with it!

[@nonamason6857]

I used your method to use up two of those paper pads. I absolutely love your technique and the cards that I made. Thanks so much

[@JessCrafts]

That's so awesome! Thanks for sharing! I love hearing how others are being helped by my videos.

[@nonamason6857]

@@JessCrafts I had two customers who purchased my cards and they both loved them so much they ordered more! Love that paper pad, but can't use it again for this Christmas. Hope you put out another Christmas video this year.

[@coloradoleen]

I have that paper pad and was looking at the tags wondering what to do with them. I love the idea of trimming off the top of some of them and just making a rectangular element. Wonderful idea!! And backing things in black really makes everything pop! Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

[@JessCrafts]

Tags always intimidate me, it was so liberating to just chop off the tops. I hope you enjoy crafting with the paper!

[@libradacardenas6787]

Absolutely wonderful

[@julbea]

Very cool and looks easy to follow

[@karendavies1468]

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

[@cathyferris829]

Happy to see use of Recollections, I shop at Michaels a good bit for paper, rather than ordering.

[@JessCrafts]

Glad it was helpful. I try to use a mix of available papers so that there is something for everyone. Thanks for watching!

[@vayes7958]

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

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@jeanburns4008]

What a great video. 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.

[@e-mae-w7824]

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

[@brendalodge5633]

Beautiful cards.

[@ngairewest8442]

Thank you so much. I got soooo much out of your video. Can't wait to try it 🙂

[@JessCrafts]

I'm so glad!

[@Teresa-Q]

You cards and ideas are beautiful!!!

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@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.

[@beategeisbusch-leuser7427]

Wow, very lovely. Greetings from Cologne/ Germany

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you very much!

[@roselaurapereiramalone9016]

I like how you use the pages with a picture or scene on them.. until I joined Stampin up! I was just a scrapbooked and always felt lost with those pages, sometimes there to pretty to cover.. great job, thanks for sharing

[@JessCrafts]

Thanks so much! Those can be so challenging but I love to give myself a challenge and really use up every bit.

[@susangreer9852]

I bought this pad ,thanks for the great ideals

[@JessCrafts]

Hope you enjoy crafting with it!

[@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....)...

[@peniandrews165]

that is a great idea to mat and bag them I put them all in a sheet protector and it is hard to find the different ones without dumping it I think I will try this instead, put all the different sizes separate

[@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 :)

[@denicemurray5196]

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

[@dorothyandrews8872]

Great Job! It gave me lots of ideas and I have the same pad only the 12x12 size.

[@JessCrafts]

So glad it was helpful! Happy crafting!

[@sharonyoung8251]

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

[@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!

[@tammydownhour5610]

I love all these cards

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you!

[@tammydownhour5610]

@Jess Crafts do you have card sketches

[@JessCrafts]

Yes I have card sketches at jesscrafts.com/resources/card-sketches/

[@beverlystotz5652]

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

[@shariyoung4064]

I got this pad for 40% off. Makes great cards, thanks for the video.

[@JessCrafts]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@debradillard315]

Just found your channel. Couldn't hit the subscribe button fast enough. Love what you did. I am making almost 200 Christmas cards this year and just don't have the time or patience for using dies this year. This will be perfect. And I am going to start with me scraps first. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care, Debi.

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much! Glad to have you as a subscriber and hope you get more value out of my videos. Good luck with those Christmas cards!

[@gertrudechouinard4053]

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

[@sheilaperl4155]

I really enjoyed your video, great cards and tips!

[@JessCrafts]

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!

[@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!

[@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

[@marilyn272]

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

[@angelaf5040]

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

[@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!

[@divyaruth3563]

Loved this video!

[@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!

[@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 .

[@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!

[@miedaugaard7878]

Love it you are a great inspiration

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@jostrauss9999]

Love this video! Right in the middle of it, I stopped and went to Michael's and purchased the paper. They only had 2 left so I was lucky to get one. I did this last Easter with a BoBunny 12" tablet of paper and had a lot of fun working with the different designs. Thanks for reminding me.

[@JessCrafts]

Lol, how fun! I hope you enjoy working with the paper!

[@lindabarnes6605]

Thanks for sharing

[@aliselle1]

Mille mercis pour le partage! J'adore! J'aime ta façon d'utiliser au maximum toutes les chutes de papier... Et le résultat est splendide... Très bonne fin de journée

[@JessCrafts]

Merci!

[@MsChareng]

Great job !!

[@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!

[@destresswithyoga]

This is such a super video!!! I have very little knowledge of card making. I bought a sizzix sidekick, and can’t even find info on how to get the right size die cuts. This simple method is so much better.

[@JessCrafts]

I'm so glad this was helpful. I love to make more complicated cards using lots of fun art supplies but simple paper cards look great too and are often just as appreciated by the recipients. I hope you enjoy your new venture in cardmaking!

[@destresswithyoga]

Thank you!

[@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!!!

[@beverlycrear7117]

Hey Jess, I absolutely love this tutorial ❤ 😍 I am a senior card maker/paper crafter, with all the bells and whistles in duplicate/triplicate, and still purchasing, unfortunately. I love how you made it so easy for beginners or first timers, not to feel pressured to run out and buy everything in the store to produce quality, beautiful products. I learned some tips that I will be using on NOT collecting scraps (you know that I have seen crafters trim and make small paper pads and trade, donate or sell). I will be putting the 2 scraps together with the matted strip...Genius❣❣❣ So simple and I never really thought about that as an option. I rarely watch an entire video, but I didn't want to miss anything. Your voice is relaxing, kind, knowledgeable, and unintimidating. Great educator❣❣ First-time viewer, new subbie🙋🏾‍♀️👋🏾👐🏾

[@JessCrafts]

Hi Beverly! Your comment is so kind and means so much! I love hearing that my videos are helping others. I'm so happy to have you as a subbie!

[@SMCCRADY2]

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

[@valsfaves787]

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

[@craftcruiser]

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

[@rgonzalez5474]

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

[@JessCrafts]

Thank you for your support!

[@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!

[@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.