"Hope everyone is enjoying all the card-licious inspiration today on the blog. For those that are gearing up for the assembly line holiday card making I’d like to share a little tip to stretch your supplies.
TIP: Consider layering your pattern papers using 4×4 and 3×3 squares to get the most out of your 12×12 papers. For A2 sized cards this will provide great coverage and layering over the card base.
Happy crafting!" Virginia
"I have a hard time choosing between timeless, classic holiday card-making, and that of a more vintage, shabby chic nature….I love them both, so I’ve created a card for each of my loves :) I’ve used Anna Griffin products on both and because of the pre-made card bases, complete with a lovely, printed pattern on the front, and a “Handmade By” spot on the back, holiday cards can come together in a snap. All that’s left is the fun part…adding favorite embellishments and my greeting. So if you’re mass producing your holiday cards this year, remember to create in a style you love. That will make creating even more enjoyable. And save time on simple things such as pre-made card bases, dimensional stickers, etc. All you’ll have to do is add the adhesive and any extra embellishments you choose. Happy Holiday Paper-Crafting!" ~ Melissa Phillips
6:00 pm special guest – Paper Smooches!
We thrilled to have Paper Smooches Stamps joining us to share some sweet holiday cards and a cute tutorial from Kim Hughes, the owner!
Thank you Kim! Great tutorial! We're also so thrilled that Paper Smooches would love to send this hour's winner all the stamps and dies used to create Kim's card!
For an opportunity to win these great stamps and dies be sure to leave a comment below by October 8th! A winner will be randomly selected and announced on October 10th! Good luck!
We would love for you to join Paper Smooches for their World Card Making Day festivities and we would love for you to visit Paper Smooches on their Facebook page with a lovely "thank you!" for today's prizes!
Next at 7:00 pm – Honouring Breast Cancer Awareness
Love all the cards! Paper Smooches rocks! Thanks for the inspiration!
Fab idea to use glitter paper in the mason jar. btw, I’m crazy for mason jar craft projects. Thanks PS for this generous prize chance.
What lovely cards. I can see a multitude of uses for the lovely stamps and dies.
Oh! Not sure which I like better-the glittered mason jar, or that ADORABLE snowman! So cute!
This makes me excited for christmas card season!!!
Am loving these dies
Loving the nostalgic Christmas cards.
Time to start making the winter season cards of all kind. Paper Smooches makes it look so easy to make uniquely cute cards.
Pretty and fun cards!! LOVE the sentiment stamps and the jar and holly dies are so sweet!! Definitely adding these to my wish list!!
I love making season cards.This is all so special
Those are amazing cards! I love the stamps and dies they used! I’m so tickled to have my birthday on World Cardmaking Day! It’s a great day to make birthday cards for all my friends and relatives that share October birthdays with me!
That’s wonderful!!! And so cute!!! Thank you!
Fabulous cards! I love Paper Smooches!!!
Gorgeous projects!! I love Kim’s card and the strip of glitter paper on the bottom is super cool – awesome effect with less mess!! Paper Smooches is one of the best companies out there!
Love the canning jar! I have some Paper Smooches products and they are great.
Love the tip about using your patterned paper. Love Paper Smooches too!
Beautiful cards! Always love the fonts from Paper Smooches and their cute stamps!
Thanks for the fun giveaway Paper Smooches! I especially love the die cut snowman card!
Oh my – these Paper Smooches stamp and dies are totally adorable!!
Love the jar die! All the cards are very pretty!
You have hit upon one of my weak spots — JARS. I love the PS jars dies and you have made such cute cards using them. I love the versatility that jars offer. They can used for shaker cards or just plain. They can be used for any occasion. They are just FUN! I also love the Christmas stamps used. :) For me this has been one of my favorite posts of the day! :)
Such gorgeous cards! Love Paper Smooches! always so trendy and cute!
What a fabulous assortment of holiday cards! Love that cutie snowman!
What a cute little Christmas jar. Also loved the PP tips in the first two cards.
Thanks for all of the great ideas, really liked the canning jar tutorial and the snowman shaker card was so cute, would be great to win this prize.
These cards are sooooo cute!
Love those cards….need to get creating! Thanks for all the tips!
Oh my! Lovely cards. Fantastic giveaway.
I always see cards that are so fantastic, and it’s always because of the layering. Thanks for the tip.
The jar looks great and I never would have thought to use the die like that, I’d fussy cut. Die cutting is always faster and better. Thank you!
Great ideas and projects!
Everything is so great! Thanks for all the fab inspiration! It has been a wonderful WCM Day!!
Such cuteness! Thanks Paper Smooches for the chance to win!
What a fabulous array of holiday cards – all stunning!
I just love Paper Smooches and Kim is awesome! What a fabulous prize pack. *swoon*
Those are great cards. I am so in the Christmas card making mood.
So sweet! Love all these fabulous ideas for my cardmaking!!! So much great inspiration1!! And I do so love Paper Smooches everything!!! Thank you tons and bunches!!!
Was just introduced to paper smooches love them just bought my first one
I like how that jar was decorated.
The pre-made card bases are wonderful.
They look like they have been colored
and layered by the designer.
Paper Smooches have the cutest stamps –
Love how they are related throughout the
series.
thanks for sharing.
Happy WCMD
Paper smooches is one of the best. Love the cute card.
Cute cards, really
like the way the
jar was made.
Shaker cards are
always great to
make.
Carla from Utah
The jar card is so cute. I really like all the holiday themes.
Love all the Christmas cards! I just got started on mine :)
What adorable cards!! Thank you!
I am in love! These stamps and dies from Paper Smooches Stamps are adorable and Kim Hughes, the owner made these awesome cards for all of us to drool over. Love them! Oh this is truly a great prize for win. Fantastic prize oh I am wishing!!! Thank you
A lot of nice ideas. I can’t wait to try them!!!
Love Paper Smooches!!!! Thanks for sharing the cards, neat inspiration
Adorbs!!!!!! Love Paper Smooches!!!
Thanks for sharing the great inspiration and giveaway!
Thanks for the great tips on getting the most out of our papers! I am a paper hoarder and everything helps! I also love Paper Smooches and would be on cloud nine if I won these prizes from them!
I love Paper Smooches. The cards are delightful.
Adore the vintage cards and crazy cute penguin and snowman cards, such amazing inspiration. Thank you for sharing!