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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