One Sketch, Two More Cards! October 2026 Sheetload of Cards

Did you know you can use the Sheetload of Cards sketch to make individual cards, too? You don't have to make the entire set of eight! I used the measurements from Crafty Al's October 2026 Sheetload of Cards to create two more cards, this time using scraps from my stash. Both cards came together in just minutes!

I did stray from the original sketch a bit, but that's one of the things I love about card sketches. They give you a starting point, and you can make them your own!

Card One: Bloom Boutique Birthday Card

For my first card, I used scraps from the Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper. I love finding ways to use up those leftover pieces of patterned paper rather than letting them sit in my stash.

I added a reverse foil Happy Birthday sentiment made with the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies. The shiny sentiment adds a special touch, and I finished the card with three 2026–2028 In Color Butterfly Embellishments.

It's a cheerful birthday card that came together quickly with supplies I already had on hand!

Card Two: Moonlit Flora Birthday Card

For my second card, I reached for scraps from the Moonlit Flora paper pack. The pretty patterned paper made a lovely background for my silver-foiled sentiment.

The sentiment was created using the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies. I embellished the card with two butterflies that I colored using the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush, along with three sparkly pearls.

The shimmer and sparkle add a little extra elegance to this design. Even though I changed the original sketch, the measurements made it easy to put the card together in just a few minutes.

One Sketch, So Many Possibilities!

These two cards are a great reminder that you don't have to make a whole batch of cards to benefit from a Sheetload sketch. You can use the measurements to create a single card, use up your scraps, and change the design to suit your supplies and style.

Be sure to visit Crafty Al's Call Me Crafty Al YouTube channel to find the October 2026 Sheetload of Cards video and learn how to get the free printable sketch and cutting guide.

I've also made a YouTube video showing these two individual card designs. You can watch it here:

[Watch my YouTube video featuring two individual Sheetload cards]

So, whether you make one card or eight, you'll be glad you did! Happy crafting!

Jean

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Eight Christmas Cards with the October 2026 Sheetload of Cards

 

It's time to get a head start on Christmas cards! 🎄 For this project, I made eight Christmas cards using the October 2026 Sheetload of Cards by Crafty Al. I love how a single sheet of Designer Series Paper can go a long way when you follow a great layout!

Crafty Al uploads a new Sheetload of Cards on the first of every month on her YouTube channel, Call Me Crafty Al. Each month's design includes a sketch and a cutting guide to help you create multiple cards efficiently. Best of all, you can get the printable instructions for free by watching her video and following the directions. I'll leave the measurements to Crafty Al so you can download her original instructions and follow along.

My October Sheetload Christmas Cards

For my eight cards, I chose traditional Christmas colors and festive patterned paper. The design was a fun way to use my Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper and create a coordinating set of holiday cards.

Here are the supplies I used:

• Card bases: Thick Basic White cardstock, cut to A2 size

• Patterned paper: Strips of Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper

• Mat layer: Cherry Cobbler Two Tone Cardstock

• Sentiment circle: Basic White cardstock punched with a 1 3/4" Circle Punch

• Ribbed circle layer: Spotlight on Nature Dies

• Sentiment stamp: Holly Jolly stamp set (retired), stamped in Poppy Parade ink

• Embellishments: Holly embellishments purchased from Amazon

I love how the Cherry Cobbler mat adds a rich pop of Christmas color, while the white circles keep the sentiment easy to read. The ribbed circle adds a little extra texture, and the holly embellishments provide the perfect finishing touch.

Making eight cards from one layout is a great way to build up your Christmas card stash without designing each card from scratch. You could also change the patterned paper, sentiment, or embellishments to give the same layout a completely different look!

Get the Free Sheetload Instructions

Would you like to make these cards, too? Head over to Call Me Crafty Al on YouTube to watch the October 2026 Sheetload of Cards video and learn how to get your free printable sketch and cutting guide.

I've also created a YouTube video showing my October 2026 Sheetload of Cards project. You can watch my version here:

Be sure to check out Crafty Al's channel on the first of each month for a new Sheetload design. It's a wonderful way to find fresh card-making inspiration and make several cards at once!

Happy crafting, and happy Christmas card making! 🎅

Jean

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Easy Embellishment Storage for Your Craft Room!

Do you ever spend more time looking for embellishments than actually using them? I’ve found a simple and affordable way to organize my craft supplies using Stampin’ Up! Storage Cases!

Stampin’ Up! Storage Cases for Embellishments

These storage cases are a great way to keep embellishment packs organized and easy to find. You can purchase 4 cases for just $9! (Item #119105).

Each case measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 5/8", making them a handy size for storing a variety of craft supplies.

Here’s how I use mine:

• I simply slip my embellishment packs into the cases.

• I use my P-Touch Label Maker to label the spine by category.

• Then I stand the cases upright in a drawer so I can quickly see what I have.

Ephemera packs fit in these cases, too! I cut the label off the original packaging and slide it into the sleeve on the front of the case. That way, I can easily identify the contents without having to open everything.

This system has made it so much easier for me to find what I need when I’m creating!

A Little Extra Storage for Foil Sentiments

I also found some small storage cubes at Walmart that work perfectly for my foil sentiment strips. You can find them in the stationery department, and they cost less than $1.50 each!

They’re an inexpensive way to keep those little strips organized instead of having them scattered around my craft space.

Make Craft Room Organization Easy!

Sometimes the best organizing solutions are the simplest ones. A few storage cases, some labels, and inexpensive storage cubes can make a big difference in keeping your craft supplies neat and accessible.

I hope these ideas inspire you to find a few easy ways to organize your own craft room. The less time we spend searching for supplies, the more time we have for crafting!

Happy crafting!

Jean

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Create Some Spooky Charm with the Witchy Whimsy Hat Kit! 🎃🧙‍♀️

Looking for a fun Halloween home decor project? The Witchy Whimsy Hat Kit is a great way to add a little spooky charm to your seasonal decorating!

This delightful kit has everything you need to create your own witchy hat decor piece, making it easy to put together something special for Halloween. The rosette base is already pre-scored for you, so one of the time-consuming steps is taken care of before you even get started!

✨ Here's what makes this kit special:

• Easy assembly: The rosette base comes pre-scored and ready to go.

• Beautiful aged details: Use the included copper ink paint to add a vintage, spooky touch to the edges of the rosette, flowers, cards, and more.

• Simple ink application: A sponge dauber is included to make applying the copper ink easy.

• Everything included: You get all the supplies needed for the project, except for a hot glue gun.

The copper accents are one of my favorite details because they give the finished piece that wonderfully aged, witchy feeling. It's those little touches that really bring Halloween decor to life!

🧡 Is it too late for this Halloween?

If you're running out of time to finish your Halloween decorating this year, don't worry! The Witchy Whimsy Hat Kit is still in stock, so you can get a head start on next year's Halloween decor. You could even make it now and have it ready to display when spooky season rolls around again.

🎁 Looking for a crafty gift?

Be sure to visit my online store and check out my other kits, too! They make wonderful gifts for the paper crafters and DIY enthusiasts in your life. A creative kit is a fun way to give someone the supplies and inspiration to make something beautiful.

Ready to get a little witchy? Visit my online store to find the Witchy Whimsy Hat Kit and explore the other crafting kits available. Happy crafting!

Jean

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Craft Roulette #340 – A Cozy Christmas Holiday Card with Michelle Lupton

It’s time for another FUNN Craft Roulette card! This week, Craft Roulette Episode 340 featured guest Michelle Lupton from Australia, and the parameters inspired me to create a cozy Christmas scene with three adorable critters enjoying their holiday vacation.

One fun thing Michelle reminded us of is that in Australia, they call a vacation a holiday. That made the sentiment on my card, “Wishing you a cozy holiday,” especially fitting!

My Craft Roulette #340 Card

I created a 5" x 7" Christmas card featuring three critters lined up together, enjoying what I imagine is a relaxing Christmas vacation. The pastel rainbow colors in the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper give the card a soft, cheerful look that I love.

I used stamps from two sets I recently picked up at a crafty garage sale: Frosty Days and You Warm My Heart. Both stamp sets are from Close to My Heart, a company that Stampin’ Up! acquired a couple of years ago. It was fun to give these new-to-me stamps some crafty love!

To finish the card, I added three embellishments in a row in the bottom right corner. They were the perfect way to complete the design and meet this week’s random parameter.

This was such a FUNN card to make! And yes, we spell FUN with two N’s around here—the Craft Roulette way!

Craft Roulette Episode 340 Parameters

Here’s how my card fits this week’s four parameters:

• Project – A7: I made a 5" x 7" card.
• Colors – Rainbow: The Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper features pastel rainbow colors.
• Element – Vacation: My three critters are enjoying a cozy Christmas vacation!
• Random – Three In A Row: I have three critters in a row, plus three embellishments lined up in the bottom right corner.

I always enjoy seeing how the wheel’s parameters inspire a card. Sometimes the combinations take me in a direction I might not have thought of on my own!

Here's my Youtube video with a couple of tips you will want to see:

Join the Craft Roulette FUNN!

Craft Roulette airs on Fridays at 7:10 PM Eastern Time on YouTube, and you’re invited to join the fun!

Come join us in the Chatterbox to see what Mr. Wheel comes up with for the parameters and to share your own crafty creations. It’s always exciting to see how everyone interprets the same challenge in completely different ways.

What would you make with an A7 project, rainbow colors, a vacation element, and three in a row? I’d love to hear your ideas!

Happy crafting!

 

Sending Sunshine with a Little Reverse Foiling

There’s nothing quite like a little sunshine to brighten someone’s day! ☀️

I’m excited to be participating in the Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop, where our goal each month is to share positive and encouraging messages. We hope our projects inspire you to reach out to the people around you—whether that means offering a smile to someone who needs one, complimenting a stranger, checking in with a friend or family member, lending a helping hand, or simply reminding yourself to take care of you because you are worth it.

For my A2 card, I combined some beautiful products with one of my favorite hot foiling techniques—reverse foiling!

I started with a Barely Blush card base, then added a Basic Black layer and a piece of Designer Series Paper from the Everyday Essentials pack. I used the two largest dies from the Everyday Arches Dies to create the layers.

And did you notice the foiling on the Designer Series Paper? Yes, you can foil on Designer Series Paper! It’s a fun way to add even more shine and interest to your cards.

For the focal point, I used the Botanical Glow, Butterfly Flight, and Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies. The butterflies are actually created using the reverse foiling portion of the Butterfly Flight Hot Foil Dies. Instead of throwing away that leftover foil, you can use it to create a beautiful, slightly different look!

If you enjoy hot foiling—or you're just getting started—I have several hot foiling tips and hacks on my YouTube channel to help make the process easier. I especially love finding ways to get more from my supplies and making those foil scraps work for me!

Now it’s time to hop over to Instagram and see what the other creators have shared. You’re sure to find plenty of inspiration and positive messages along the way.

And when you’re done hopping, don’t forget to spread some sunshine of your own! 💛

A kind word, a thoughtful message, a helping hand, or a simple smile can make a bigger difference than we realize.

Who can you encourage today?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

Jean's Paper Jewels

 

A Mini Slimline Card for the Instagram Hop

Have you ever made a mini slimline card? If not, this is a really fun size to work with!

For our Mini Slimline Instagram Hop, we’re sharing cards in a couple of different sizes. Some of us like to take a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and fold it in half, while others use a 6" x 7" piece and fold it in half. Either way, the finished card fits nicely into a 3 3/4" x 6 1/2" envelope.

For my card, I went with the 6" x 7" version.

Creating the Card

I started with a 6" x 7" piece of Two-Tone Black Cardstock, scoring and folding it in half at 3 1/2".

The first layer is the lovely Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper, cut to 2 3/4" x 5 3/4". I love how the pretty floral pattern looks against the black cardstock!

For the focal point, I used the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies to create the beautiful gold-foiled label. I added a little bit of gold cord behind the frame for some extra texture and sparkle.

The sweet little bee was heat embossed and colored with Light Golden Glow and Light Old Olive Stampin' Blends. I stamped her on a circle cut with a Stylish Shapes Die and tucked her into the center of the gold frame.

The front sentiment is from the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Die Set. I love the extra shine that hot foiling adds to a card like this!

Finishing the Inside

I kept the inside coordinated with the front. A 2 3/4" x 5 3/4" piece of Basic White Cardstock gives plenty of room for a personal message.

The happy birthday sentiment is from the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies and uses the reverse image. To finish things off, I added a 3/4" x 5 3/4" strip of Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper along the bottom.

I really enjoyed working with this fun card size. It's just a little different from a traditional card, but still gives you plenty of room to play with layers, patterned paper, embellishments, and lots of pretty details.

Join the Mini Slimline Instagram Hop!

Now it's your turn to hop along and see what the other creators have made! There are lots of fun mini slimline ideas waiting for you.

Come visit me on Instagram at @jeanspaperjewels and follow the hop to see all the beautiful creations!

Which mini slimline size would you try—the 6" x 6" version or the 6" x 7" version?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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