September 2026 Sheetload of Cards: 7 Thanksgiving Cards from My Stash

 

Using What I Already Have

I had scraps of my Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper that were perfect for these cards. Rather than letting those pretty scraps sit in my scrap box, I decided to put them to good use with this month’s Sheetload design.

I also had several leaves already made, so I incorporated those into the cards. I used the Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil Dieswith copper foil and created the reverse images as well. I love how the copper adds just a little bit of shine to these warm Fall cards!

The plaid paper in the center of each card adds another layer of Fall warmth and coordinates beautifully with the floral DSP.

Seven Cards, Seven Different Looks

One of the things I enjoyed most about making these cards was seeing how different each card could look while using essentially the same basic design.

I changed up the leaves, the placement of the elements, and the sentiments to give each card its own personality.

I even had one random sunflower sitting in my stash, so naturally, I had to find a home for it on one of the cards! 😊

It was really nice to pull out supplies that were already on hand and create something new with them. Sometimes the best projects come from simply shopping your own craft room!

The Sentiments

The sentiments are from the Soirée Salutations Stamp Set and were stamped onto punches made with the 3 Label Punch. The simple sentiments work perfectly with the busy floral paper and help keep the cards from feeling too cluttered.

I chose sentiments such as “Happy Thanksgiving” and “Grateful for You” to keep the cards perfect for the Fall and Thanksgiving season.

Watch the Video

I made a YouTube video showing all seven cards and how each one is just a little bit different. If you enjoy seeing how one card design can be changed up to create multiple looks, I think you’ll enjoy this one!

Please take a moment to subscribe to my YouTube channel, like the video, leave me a comment, and share it with your crafty friends. Every bit of support helps my channel grow, and I truly appreciate it!

And be sure to visit Alicia at Call Me Crafty Al to see her September Sheetload of Cards video. She does such a great job explaining the designs and provides cutting guides and instructions that you can print out, making it easy to follow along and create your own set of cards.

Whether you make all 20 cards or, like me, use the Sheetload as inspiration to make a smaller batch, it’s a fun way to get creative and use what you already have!

Supplies Used

• Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper scraps
• Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil Dies
• Copper Foil
• Soirée Salutations Stamp Set
• 3 Label Punch
• Assorted cardstock and embellishments from my stash

Have you tried a Sheetload of Cards before—lots of cards or your own smaller batch?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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Craft Roulette Episode 334 – An ATC Takes Center Stage!

It’s time for another Craft Roulette challenge! For Episode 334, one of the parameters was Include an ATC (Artist Trading Card), and I decided to make the ATC the focal point of my A2 card.

If you’re not familiar with ATCs, they measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"—the perfect little canvas for a creative scene. I used the adorable Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper to create mine.

The ATC

I started by cutting one of the panels from the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper to 2 1/4" x 3 1/4". I layered it onto a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece of Hydrangea Hue cardstock, creating my ATC.

Winnie the Pooh is sitting happily on a tree branch, which worked perfectly for another one of our Craft Roulette parameters: Trees!

I also fussy-cut Tigger, Eeyore, and the honey jars from the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper using the coordinating Sweet Old Friends Dies. These little pieces add even more personality to the card.

Putting the Card Together

My A2 card base is Mossy Meadow.

For the next layer, I cut a piece of Golden Glow cardstock to 5 1/4" x 3 1/2" and embossed it with the Hundred Acre Woods 3D Embossing Folder. The texture adds a fun woodland feel behind the ATC.

I added 5 1/4" x 1" strips as additional layers to help frame the focal point.

The sentiment comes from the Sweet Words & Labels Dies.

Craft Roulette Parameters

Here’s how my card came together using the four Episode 334 parameters:

Project – Include an ATC:
The 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" ATC became the focal point of my A2 card.

Colors – Produce Aisle:
The colors in the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper reminded me of the produce aisle—carrots, green beans, eggplant, and ginger root.

Element – Tree(s):
Winnie is sitting on a tree branch, so this one was a natural fit!

Random – Use 3 Circles:
I added three Hydrangea Hue In Color Dots for my three circles.

I love how all four parameters came together to create a playful Winnie the Pooh-themed card!

Where to Find the Products

The Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper, Sweet Old Friends Dies, and other Winnie the Pooh products I used are available in the Online Exclusives section of my Stampin’ Up! online store.

What Is Craft Roulette?

If you haven't discovered Craft Roulette yet, you're missing out on a lot of creative fun!

Craft Roulette is a paper crafting and card-making challenge show hosted by Mary Gunn. The show airs on YouTube every Friday at 7:10 Eastern Time. Mary has a guest join her, and together they spin for four creative parameters—then they start making a card right there on the show!

Viewers can join in too by creating a card using the four parameters and submitting it through the Craft Roulette Livewebsite.

You never know what combination of colors, elements, projects, and random requirements will come up. That's what makes it so much fun—you get to see what you can come up with!

Come join us in the Chatterbox sometime. We'd love to see what you create!

And now it's your turn… what would you make with an ATC as the focal point?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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A Little Dolly Sparkle on a Mini Slimline Card!

Who doesn’t love a little Dolly Parton sparkle? 💕✨

I had so much fun creating this card featuring our dear Dolly for the Mini Slimline Instagram Hop! If you’ve never made a mini slimline card before, this is such a fun size to work with.

So, What Exactly Is a Mini Slimline Card?

There are a couple of ways to create this size. Some of us like to take a piece of 6" x 6" cardstock and fold it in half, while others use a 6" x 7" piece of cardstock and fold it.

Either way, the finished cards fit beautifully into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It’s a long, skinny card that gives you plenty of room to create without feeling like you need to fill a huge canvas. I think you’ll agree—it’s a really fun size!

Creating My Dolly Card

For my card, I used a digital image of Dolly created by Mary Gunn, the host of Craft Roulette. Mary creates her own artwork and makes images available to Channel Members. What a great perk!

I colored Dolly using Stampin' Blends, then added Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush to her outfit. Because, of course, Dolly has to sparkle! ✨

The card base is Thick Basic White Cardstock, which I covered with a pretty piece of paper from the Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper.

For the sentiment, I used one from the Sweet Words & Labels Stamp Set. And to finish everything off, I added a few of the 2026–2028 In Color Butterflies. They were the perfect little finishing touch!

I just love how this card came together. The mini slimline format gives Dolly plenty of room to shine, and the shimmer makes her outfit feel especially appropriate for the queen of sparkle herself!

Come Join the Hop!

Now it’s time to see what everyone else created!

Hop on over to Instagram and visit me at @jeanspaperjewels to see my card and follow along with the Mini Slimline Instagram Hop. There are sure to be lots of creative ideas and inspiration waiting for you!

And remember… a little sparkle is always a good idea—especially when Dolly is involved! 💖✨

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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DIY Tissue Box Covers with Designer Series Paper

I love finding projects that take beautiful Designer Series Paper and turn it into something useful—and this tissue box cover is definitely one of those projects!

For the first project, I used the August Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper. The beautiful floral and autumn-inspired designs make this tissue box perfect for adding a little seasonal décor to your home.

I followed a tutorial posted on the Stampin’ Up! Facebook page back in June by Anja Beckmann. I followed the cutting guides she provided, but I ran into a little problem: I ended up short on the particular paper design I wanted to use!

So, I had to get creative and make a different lid for my box. And I think it turned out beautifully!

Making the Lid

For my version of the lid, I started with a 6 9/16" x 6 9/16" square of Cajun Craze Cardstock.

I scored it at 1" on all four sides to create the lid.

For the Designer Series Paper, I used:

• 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" for the top
• Four pieces measuring 3/4" x 4 3/8" for the sides

I used an oval die to cut the opening in the center of the lid for the tissue to come through.

I actually love that I had to make a different lid because it shows that you can easily adapt the project when you don't have quite enough of your favorite DSP. Sometimes those little crafting surprises lead to something even better!

Make One for Any Season!

The best thing about this project is that you can use any Designer Series Paper to decorate your tissue box. Think Christmas, spring, birthdays, a baby shower, patriotic décor—or simply paper that matches your home.

You could make one for any season and any reason!

And because the box is covered with DSP, it's a great way to use some of those beautiful papers that you don't want to hide away in a drawer.

Watch the Tutorial

I've made a YouTube video showing just how easy it is to put one of these tissue box covers together.

I'd love for you to head over and watch the video. And while you're there, please subscribe, like, comment, and sharemy videos. Your support means so much to me!

I hope you'll give this project a try and make a tissue box cover of your own. I'd love to see what Designer Series Paper you choose!

Happy Crafting!
Jean
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Adorable Pooh & Friends Gift Tags from Dollar Tree Finds!

Sometimes the cutest gifts start with a simple Dollar Tree find! When I spotted these adorable Winnie the Pooh & Friends facial masks, I knew they would make wonderful little gifts—but they needed a little crafty touch.

I decided to dress them up with handmade tags using the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper and the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

For the tags, I selected some of the adorable character images from the Designer Series Paper and paired them with labels from the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle. I added a little extra magic by drawing in grass with the Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush, giving the tags a touch of shimmer and sparkle.

To add dimension, I popped up the character pieces with Stampin’ Dimensionals. That little bit of height really makes the characters stand out!

I attached the finished tags to the facial masks with black twine, and I think they turned out absolutely adorable. 🐻💛

These are going to make such marvelous gifts! They would be perfect tucked into a gift basket, added to a little self-care gift, or given as a fun “just because” surprise.

I love when a simple Dollar Tree find can be turned into something that looks extra special with just a few pieces of paper and some crafty creativity!

What would you add these adorable Pooh & Friends facial masks to—a gift basket, stocking stuffer, or just a little surprise for someone special?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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Add Shimmer & Shine to Your Paper Crafting Projects ✨

Want to add a little extra sparkle and shine to your paper crafting projects? In my latest YouTube video, I’m sharing an easy technique using Stampin’ Up!’s Golden Glow Shimmer Brush and a little vegetable glycerin.

Shimmer Brushes are fabulous to use just as they are, and they come in five beautiful colors: Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Barely Blush, and Crisp Cantaloupe. They add gorgeous shimmer and shine to your projects with very little effort.

In the video, I show you how to make the color a bit more subtle when you want to use it as a background. By mixing a small amount of the Shimmer Brush color with vegetable glycerin, you can thin the color and make it more translucent—while keeping that beautiful shimmer at full strength!

Vegetable glycerin is a natural product made for use on skin, so it’s gentle to work with and won’t harm your crafting surfaces. When used sparingly, it also won’t warp your cardstock and dries fairly quickly.

It’s such a simple way to create a soft, shimmery background without overpowering the rest of your design. And, of course, you can use the Shimmer Brushes straight from the bottle when you want more intense color and sparkle.

✨ Check out my YouTube video to see exactly how I use this technique!

If you enjoy the video, please like, subscribe, share, and leave me a comment. I’d love to know if you give this technique a try!

What project will you add a little extra sparkle to? ✨

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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Pooh & Friends Z-Fold Card

I’m having so much fun creating cards with the Silly Old Bear Suite of products, and this Z-Fold card is one of the projects we’ll be making in my next live card making class!

The Silly Old Bear products can be found in the Online Exclusives section of my Stampin’ Up! store, and they make it so easy to create adorable Pooh and Friends cards.

Creating the Z-Fold

The card base is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Early Espresso Cardstock, scored at 1 1/4" and 4 1/4".

For the front left panel, I used Golden Glow Two-Tone Cardstock, measuring 5 1/4" x 2 3/4". I embossed it with the 100 Acre Woods Embossing Folder and then lightly sanded the raised areas with a buffer. Because the Two-Tone Cardstock has a white core, sanding reveals the lighter color and really makes the embossed design stand out!

The inside panel is Very Vanilla Cardstock, also measuring 5 1/4" x 2 3/4". I added a strip of Designer Series Paper across the top measuring 5 1/4" x 1", along with a coordinating strip of Golden Glow Gingham Gallery DSP on the right side.

Adding a Little Glow

The Vanilla label on the front has a little extra sparkle thanks to the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush. I thinned the shimmer slightly with Vegetable Glycerin, which makes the effect much more subtle while still giving the label a beautiful, warm glow.

I’ll be sharing a YouTube video showing how I use the Glimmer Brushes with Glycerin to create this marvelous glow, so stay tuned!

For the focal point, I die cut Pooh and Piglet directly from the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper and popped them up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. A piece of Mossy Meadow Gingham Ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch.

And the best part? We’ll be making two Pooh and Friends cards at my class! 🐻🍯

I hope you’ll join me next month for my next “Wonderfall” class. We’re going to have lots of fun creating fall-inspired projects with plenty of beautiful Stampin’ Up! products.

I can’t wait to share more of these cards with you!

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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