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Turning Trash into Treasure: Comfort and Joy 2025 Recycled Christmas

November 21, 2025

Hi everyone! It’s my turn to share my quick and easy Comfort and Joy project for Eileen Hull! I’m on a recycle kick and choose to use corrugated cardboard to create a Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Tag.

A festive graphic featuring the text 'Comfort & Joy' along with event details. The background has a red and green plaid pattern with a branch of pine on the left side.

Since I have a lot of corrugated cardboard laying around I decided this would be a great way to keep it out of the landfill. The reindeer head I used the largest arch die from the Tunnel Arches Thinlits. The first time running it through the Diecut Machine it would not cut through the corrugated chipboard. So I ran it through the diecut machine three times and it cut the die out with no problem.

A handmade Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer tag made from corrugated chipboard, featuring painted details, black buttons for eyes, a red gem for the nose, and twigs for antlers adorned with leaves and threads.

I used the Sunflower Diecut and cut out a couple of the sunflower from the corrugated cardboard. I cut the petals off to create ears for the reindeer. With a pencil I free handed the face onto the die. The face, the center of the ears and spots I painted with white acrylic paint.

Various die-cut pieces made from corrugated chipboard, including reindeer faces and sunflower shapes, alongside a bottle of white acrylic paint and a paintbrush on a plastic surface.

I glued the ears to the face and lightly inked the edge with white and brown chalk inks.

Four cut-out reindeer heads made from corrugated chipboard, featuring brown tops, white facial markings, and adorable ears.

I adhered two Black Buttons for eyes and added a red gem for the nose to the face. I drew a black line with a fine tip black marker under the nose. I used a pink pastel to add color to the cheeks.

I sent my husband outside to round up some twigs to use as antlers. He came back with a couple of sticks. I cut all of those with a pair of scissors since they weren’t that thick. I glued to the back of the head.

A handmade reindeer tag featuring a brown corrugated chipboard face with black button eyes, a red gem nose, and twigs for antlers. Decorated with green leaves and red gems on the head.

Since I had several of the hollies cut from the Funky Festive Thinlits (retired) I added those to one of the antlers. I also added a leaf sprig which are from the Home Sweet Home Thinlits, loops of thread and red gems to finish.

Close-up of two crafted reindeer tags made from corrugated cardstock, featuring black button eyes, red gem noses, and leaf decorations on top. The tags have a light brown color with white accents for the face and pink chalk for cheeks.

Even though the plan is to use these reindeer as tags. I could easily add a mini clothes pin to the back to use as a closure to a bag. Or string them up to create an adorable banner. Also if you don’t have the supplies listed below you can change out with brown and white cardstock, hand draw or use a circle pinch for the eyes, pipe cleaners for the antlers, etc. There’s endless possibilities. Let me know in the comments below what you would use these reindeers for or if you have any questions.

Four festive reindeer tags made from corrugated chipboard, each featuring a painted face with black button eyes, a red gem nose, twigs for antlers, and decorative holly leaves.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Tunnel Arches Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Sunflower Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Home Sweet Home Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Funky Festive Thinlits (retired)

Diecut Machine

Scissors

Corrugated Cardboard

White Acrylic Paint

Pink Pastel

Paint Brush

Fine Tip Black Marker

White and Brown Chalk Inks

Black Buttons, Red Gems and Thread

Twigs from a Tree

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, or quote should be checked with each manufacturer. Verify other representations about a product or service with the provider or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking these links helps to support Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction. It’s at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Two handcrafted reindeer tags featuring corrugated cardstock with twigs for antlers, black buttons for eyes, and red gems for noses, decorated with leaves and a light pink blush on the cheeks.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird amidst colorful flowers, with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in a flowing script.

Create a Unique December Daily from Gusset Bags

November 18, 2025

Hi everyone! I’ve been extremely busy with everything that pertains to inside the home. I’m just getting around to sharing my first project of the month for Eileen Hull. It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. So I decided I was going to create a December Daily since I’ve been saving the gusset bags (it has a pleat on each side of the paper bag) that my husband’s medicine has come in when he picks them up at the Walmart pharmacy. Anyways, let’s get started!

A decorative journal cover featuring layered patterned cardstock, a central circular motif with a deer illustration, and the text 'It's the most wonderful time of the year.' The cover incorporates vibrant colors, textures, and embellishments like ric rac.

The first thing I did was cut off a tiny section of the bottom of each bag. Next I cut the middle of the “gusset” to create one cover and three inside pages. That’s a total of four bags cut for one journal. The top of the bags has an “extended “flap” of paper that I scored. I glued the “flap” and each of folded edges of the gusset down.

A close-up view of two brown gusset bags laid flat on a surface, with one bag opened slightly to show its pleated sides, alongside a bottle of Fabri-Tac adhesive.

The middle gusset I adhered together. I glued each side of the gusset page onto the center piece/gusset.

Close-up of a hand holding a folded gusset bag, showcasing its pleated edges and texture.

I did that for each of the three pages.

Open gusset bag from Walmart pharmacy with text 'Rx made simple' printed in blue on the front.

Now for the fun stuff! Decorating the cover! First, I cut patterned cardstock, inked the edges with a green chalk ink and glued to the front and back covers. I added two strips of cardstock to the cover. I cut two of the largest tunnel die from the Tunnel Arches Thinlits and adhered both, ends facing each other, to the cover along with a strip of patterned cardstock.

A colorful journal cover decorated with patterned cardstock, including vibrant green and pink designs, layered strips, and a unique arch shape.

I cut the largest circle die from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits and inked the edges with a brown chalk ink.

A decorated circular tag featuring a deer silhouette surrounded by a green wreath. The tag includes the phrases 'It's the most' and 'WONDERFUL time of the year' in colorful letters, with embellishments like holly leaves and pearl accents.

I glued another strip of patterned cardstock to the cover before adding the circle die. I cut two of the wreaths from the Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits (retired), placed on top of each other and adhered to the circle. I cut a deer die from the Home Sweet Home Thinlits, inked with a brown chalk ink and placed in the center of the wreath.

Decorative cover of a handmade journal featuring a deer silhouette, wreath, festive colors, and a chipboard sentiment saying 'It's the most wonderful time of the year.'

I placed the “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” Chipboard Christmas Sentiment underneath the deer. I cut two holly dies from the Funky Festive Thinlits (retired), inked and shaped with a Stylus. I placed those onto the chipboard sentiment. I added White Gems to the wreath and the holly. I also glued two pieces of deep pink ric rac to cover to finish.

A decorated journal cover featuring a deer, layered patterned cardstock, and festive embellishments including a sentiment that reads 'It's the most wonderful time of the year'.

The only thing left to do is to decorate the inside pages. I think this journal will be an abbreviated version of a December Daily. Even though the holiday season is busy I don’t do a lot of exciting things to document.

Anyways, if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

Colorful December Daily journal cover featuring patterned cardstock, a deer embellishment, and a sentiment that reads 'It's the most wonderful time of the year'.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Tunnel Arches Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Rainbow Wheels Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits (retired)

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Home Sweet Home Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Funky Festive Thinlits (retired)

Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Gusset Bags (4)

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

White Gems

Ric Rac

Green and Brown Chalk Inks

Chipboard Christmas Sentiment

Stylus

Beacon Adhesives: Fabri-Tac Adhesive

DISCLAIMERS

A decorated journal cover featuring a deer surrounded by greenery, with the phrase 'It's the most wonderful time of the year' prominently displayed, against a colorful patterned background with various paper strips.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative digital graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed.

Easy DIY Cards with Shadow Joy Etched Dies

August 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share a couple of quick and easy cards I created. I used the Shadow Joy Etched Dies from the City Holiday Collection by Yana Smakula and Spellbinders.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring the word 'joy' in pink, embellished with gold stars and gems, displayed on a lace tablecloth.

For both cards, the base is a 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ folded. The first card I cut a mat slightly smaller than the base of the card and added. I cut out the joy and the joy shadow dies in two different colors of red cardstock and adhered together.

A handcrafted card featuring the word 'joy' in vibrant pink letters, adorned with gold star embellishments, set against a patterned background and a green border.

I glued the joy dies to the card. I cut three star dies from Gold Cardstock. I adhered all three stars to the card to finish.

A handmade greeting card featuring the word 'joy' in layered pink cardstock with two small gold glitter stars on a decorative background.

The second card I cut two mats. One mat was slightly smaller than the other. I glued both on top of the other and glued to the base. I cut out the joy and five star dies. I glued all to the card.

A greeting card featuring the word 'joy' in bold red letters, adorned with yellow stars and gems on a patterned background of holly leaves.

I added six Gold Gems to the card to finish.

If you have any questions and comments about these cards please leave them below.

A holiday card featuring the word 'joy' in bold pink letters, adorned with yellow gems and golden star embellishments on a patterned background with holly leaves.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Yana Smakula: Shadow Joy Etched Dies

Gold Cardstock

Gold Gems

Diecut Machine

Color Wheel Cardstock

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Two handmade greeting cards featuring the word 'joy' in red with gold stars and embellishments on patterned backgrounds.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird amidst colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' stylishly displayed in the center.

How to Use Spellbinders Country Christmas Collection

August 12, 2025

Hi everyone! I meant to share these cards I had created last week on the blog. But my back went out on the first of August. I have been to the chiropractor every other day. He has worked to get everything back in alignment. I’ll probably be going every other day until the end of this month. The pain was something beyond anything I have ever experienced and hope it never happens again.

Anyways, back to the cards! I created these three cards using the Country Christmas Collection by Annie Williams and Spellbinders.

A festive card featuring a snowman with a cowboy hat and a red scarf, accompanied by a small animal. The background is light blue with snowflakes, and the text at the bottom reads 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US'.

The first card, I used the Country Snowman Etched Dies. The base of all the cards I’m sharing today is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ folded.

A card featuring a snowman with a red scarf and a cowboy hat, interacting with a rabbit, and the text 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' printed at the bottom.

This set has 20 dies to create your own snowman with friends. I did choose to leave the broom and bird feeder off this card I created. I added the “love from all of us” sentiment from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set to the bottom of the card.

A festive card featuring a rocking chair with a green blanket, a bear sitting on a red Christmas pillow, and a decorated potted Christmas tree.

The second card, I used the Christmas Rocking Chair Etched Dies to create this adorable card. This set has 26 dies but I choose not to add the Santa hat and boots to the card. For this card and the snowman card I did lightly ink around each diecut piece to add dimension.

A handmade Christmas card featuring three decorative squares with white trees on a teal background, surrounded by white polka dots. The card is embossed with a hexagonal pattern and includes the text 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' beneath the squares.

The last card, I cut out three of the tree/snow dies from the Christmas Rocking Chair Etched Dies. I added two squared cardstocks per tree/snow die and glued each to the card. I stamped the “Merry Christmas” sentiment from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto the card to finish.

When I’m better I hope to be using these diecuts for other cards and tag! Also if you have any questions or comments about these cards please leave them below.

Close-up of a handmade card featuring a green rocking chair, a cute bear sitting on a red and green patterned pillow, and a decorated Christmas tree in a pot, with a colorful polka dot background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Country Christmas Collection

Spellbinders: Country Snowman Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Christmas Rocking Chair Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive Roll

Chalk Ink

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade card featuring a snowman wearing a cowboy hat and scarf, with a small rabbit beside it. The background is blue with snowflake designs, and the text 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' is printed at the bottom.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird and colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' in an elegant font against a soft blue background.

9 Unique Card Designs from Merry Moments Kit

August 1, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share nine cards I created from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit by Spellbinders.

Decorative box featuring holiday-themed illustrations, including a snow-covered porch, a Christmas tree, gifts, and festive decorations.

The outside of the box is a work of art!

A beautifully wrapped box containing the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit, featuring tissue paper and a circular sticker.

The inside was wrapped with tissue paper and a sticker.

An open box containing various cardmaking supplies, including a contents sheet and colorful embellishments, suitable for holiday card creation.

I carefully removed the sticker which will be added to my December Daily later. The kits is packed full of everything you will need to make cards. But you could definitely use some of the embellishments for other projects besides cards. The kit contains the following items:

13 A2 Cards & Matching Envelopes
12 5 x 7 in. Cards & Matching Envelopes
14 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 in. Cardstock
Four Sheets of 8.5 x 11 in. Foil Paper
One 6 x 6 in. Paper Pad (40 sheets)
Die Cut Shapes
Chipboard Embellishments
Sticker Sheets
Clear Stamp Set
Wax Seal Embellishments
Sequins
Foam Stickers
Foam Squares
Adhesive Tape
Instruction Sheet

I love how everything is included in the kit! The only thing you will need is a Paper Cutter, Scissors and possibly extra Adhesive. I sat down and knocked out these cards quickly.

A handmade holiday card featuring decorative stars in various colors and a 'SPARKLE & SHINE' message.

Handmade holiday card featuring a reindeer illustration and the phrase 'Jingle All The Way' on a textured white background.

A handcrafted holiday card featuring a red background with white polka dots, adorned with a floral arrangement and the word 'Love' in an elegant font.

I challenged myself to use every piece of cardstock that was cut so nothing went to waste.

A handmade holiday card featuring a pink patterned background, a decorative snowflake in white and gold, and the word 'Joy' in an elegant script font.

A holiday card featuring a white dove and the word 'Peace' in a decorative style, set against a green patterned background with gold accents.

A holiday card featuring a nutcracker character, decorated with plaid patterns, and the text 'Holiday Wishes'.

A festive handmade holiday card featuring Santa Claus, a mail box labeled 'Santa Mail,' and decorative elements like poinsettias and a striped background.

The last two cards I created are 5″ x 7″.

A decorated holiday card featuring a colorful train, text reading 'NORTH POLE EXPRESS,' and festive elements like holly and ornaments against a patterned background.

This card I added a hidden flap to the front to leave a special note.

A decorative holiday card featuring festive illustrations, including ornaments, nutcrackers, and animals, with the text 'CHRISTMAS MAGIC' prominently displayed.

I still have over half the cards left in the kit. I will be sharing them in the next couple of months.

I love how everything is included in the kit and it keeps all your supplies contained in this beautiful box!

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A holiday card designed with a 'Dear Santa' theme featuring festive decorations such as a sleigh, a sign saying 'Welcome to the North Pole', and colorful embellishments.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit

Scrapbook.com: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A festive illustration on the outside of the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit box, featuring a decorated Christmas tree, wrapped gifts, a snowy front porch, and a welcoming red door with a wreath.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is awesome and enjoy creating!

Stylized graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' in an elegant font.

Make Quick and Easy Snowflake Cards in Minutes

July 31, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share two quick and easy cards I created. For these cards, I used the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes. I also incorporated one of the stamps from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set by Spellbinders.

I was in the moment and I didn’t get any step out photos. These cards took less than 10 minutes to create. Anyways let’s get started!

A greeting card featuring a snowflake design with the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' at the bottom.

For this card and second I will be showing, the bases measures 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ folded.

For the first card I cut three squares each slightly smaller than the other.

A holiday greeting card featuring a layered design with a snowflake embellishment centered on a blue square. The text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' is prominently displayed below the snowflake.

I inked the edges with a blue chalk ink and glued all together.

I placed the “season’s greetings” sentiment stamp from Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto the card base.

I placed one of the snowflakes from the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes in the center of the matted squares. I added a Flatback Pearl to the center of the snowflake to finish.

A handmade greeting card featuring layered squares in shades of green, a decorative snowflake, and the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' printed in brown.

The second card I cut stripes of cardstock, one slightly smaller than the other. I glued one on top of the other before adhering to the card.

A greeting card featuring three dimensional snowflake embellishments on a light blue and white background.

I added three of the snowflakes from the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes and called it finished! These two cards have been by far the easiest to make!

As always if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A close-up of a winter-themed card featuring three dimensional snowflakes on a soft green patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes

Spellbinders: Diecut Machine

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Paper Cutter

White Cardstock

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Flatback Pearl

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Blue Chalk Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Greeting card featuring a snowflake design, layered on teal and white backgrounds, with the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' printed below the snowflake.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Thursday is awesome and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' elegantly scripted in a stylish font.

Creating Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders Yuletide Ride Dies

July 30, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share a few photos of a card I created. I used the Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection by Spellbinders. I was in the moment and didn’t do any step out photos.

A festive handmade card featuring a red car decorated with a Christmas tree, wreath, and presents, set against a blue patterned background.

The card base is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ folded. I cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly smaller than the card and glued to the base.

A festive greeting card featuring a decorated Christmas tree, holiday presents, and a red car, all against a light blue background.

I applied adhesive from an Adhesive Roll to the back of various pieces of cardstock. There are 23 dies in this set. It is much easier to have the adhesive already applied to the back.

A festive holiday card featuring a decorated Christmas tree, a wreath, gift boxes, and a red toy car, all made from various colorful cardstock pieces.

Once all dies are cut out, there are indentions on each die. This feature makes it so easy to put them together.

If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handmade holiday card featuring a red car, a decorated Christmas tree, colorful gifts, a wreath, and festive embellishments on a blue patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Yuletide Ride Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive Roll

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A festive card featuring a red car with a decorated Christmas tree, wreath, and stockings on top, set against a blue patterned background.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Wednesday wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative background featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers and swirling floral designs, with the name 'Tonya' written in an elegant script.

Create a Quick Christmas Card with Merry Moments Collection

July 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick card I created from the Merry Moments Collection by Spellbinders. I used the Christmas Cameos 3D Embossing Folder. Also a few diecut shapes and a chipboard piece from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit.

A handcrafted Christmas card featuring an embossed green background, a red poinsettia die cut, holly leaves, and a 'Season of Wonder' sentiment in red and white.

The first thing I did was lightly spritz the cardstock with a Mister Spray Bottle. I cut to size the cardstock and placed inside of the Cameos 3D Embossing Folder. Once dry I lightly inked with a combination of white, greens and blues chalk inks.

Embossed cardstock featuring a decorative pattern of ovals and bows in shades of green.

I selected a poinsettia and a holly branch die cut. I also picked a chipboard sentiment from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025. I shaped the holly branch with a Stylus.

A gold and white tool labeled 'Spellbinders Tool in One' next to a die-cut holly branch featuring green leaves and white berries.

I glued the embossed cardstock to a 5″x 7″ card base. I placed Foam Pop Dots on the back side of the poinsettia die cut and placed onto the card. I adhered the holly branch underneath the poinsettia.

Close-up of a Christmas card featuring a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, with a gold thread accent and a red tag that reads 'Season of Wonder' against a textured green embossed background.

I looped Gold Thread around my fingers and tied off. I glued underneath the raised poinsettia and added the Season of Wonder chipboard piece above the die cut.

Close-up of a festive Christmas card featuring an embossed green background with a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts. A red and white chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder' is prominently displayed.

I finished by adding two White Gem Stones to the sentiment. Tada! A Christmas card made in less than 10 minutes!

If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handcrafted Christmas card featuring a green embossed background, adorned with a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, along with a chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder'. Gold thread accents add dimension.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Cameos 3D Embossing Folder

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025

Gold Thread

Mister Spray Bottle

Diecut Machine

Foam Pop Dots

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Stylus

White Gem Stones

Olive Green and Black Cardstocks

White, Greens and Blues Chalk Inks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A Christmas card featuring an embossed green background, decorated with a layered poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, and a chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder'.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

An artistic banner featuring a bird surrounded by colorful flowers and the name 'Tonya' in elegant typography.

Easy Snowflake Card Tutorial Using Notebook Diecut

December 10, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back today with another quick and easy card. I used a few leftover pieces from past projects and the Notebook Diecut to create this. Anyways, let’s get started!

I cut the card out of the Notebook Diecut. I folded in half to create the card base.

These are the pieces I had leftovers. The seal is from the Seal Switchlits Embossing Folder and Thinlits. The snowflake is from the Snowflake Impresslits (retired). And the circle is from the Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits. I lightly inked the seal with a chalk ink and adhered each piece on top of each other.

I glued the seal to the base of the card and added a pearl to the center of the snowflake. I added an Adhesive Sheet to the back of a piece of white cardstock.

I placed “warm” and “wishes” thinlits, from the Starlit Village Thinlits (retired) on top of the cardstock. I ran through the Diecut Machine. I removed the backing from the Adhesive Sheet and placed the sentiment onto the card to finish. This card came together so quickly!

If you have any comments or questions about this project please leave it below.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits

Scrapbook.com/Eileen Hull: Starlit Village Thinlits (retired)

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Seal Switchlits Embossing Folder and Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Snowflake Impresslits (retired)

Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive Sheets

Pearl

Various Cardstock

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, or quote should be checked with each manufacturer. Verify other representations about a product or service with the provider or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking these links helps to support Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction. It runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is great and enjoy creating!

Quick Guide to Making Festive Tags

December 9, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick and easy mini tag that I created. I used the largest tag from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits and the Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils. Both by Eileen Hull. Anyways let’s get started!

I cut two of the largest tags from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits. One the tags was cut from a stenciled scrap from the Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils. I glued the tags back to back.

The first side I adhered a cut a part Christmas tree to the tag. The Christmas tree definition I matted with scraps of cardstock and glued to the tag. I cut a tiny star from the Charms Thinlits and added to the top of the tree. I finished that side of the tag with red pearls on either side of the definition.

I inked over the stenciled area of the tag with red and pink chalk inks. I glued a scalloped circle, holly and a tiny banner to the top of the tag.

I added a Paper Dolls couple and the “meet me” sentiment to the tag. I finished by adding mini green pearls to the stenciled area on the tag. I added red gems to the berries on the holly to finish. If you have any comments or questions about this project please let me know in the comments below.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Charms Thinlits

Cloud Whip

Pops of Color: Glitter Ruby

Spatula

Diecut Machine

Tim Holtz: Paper Dolls

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Red and Green Pearls

Red Gems

Different Shades of Red and Pink Chalk Inks

Scissors

Paper Cutter

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