October 2026 Sheetload of Cards

I had pulled out this older stamp set to use on an Anniversary card the same day I downloaded the October Sheetload of Cards so I thought I'd try using it for the sketch. This month the Sheetload calls for 6x6" paper pads so pulled out this kraft/gold foil pad and made these four cards. (Stamp set - long retired by Stampin' Up, paper is also several years old).

I think the Sheetoad called for 4 papers to make eight cards, but honestly this one wasn't a favourite sketch so I only used two sheets and got four cards. I think they are kind of fun though, and that the nursing home residents will like them.

Below is a peek at the inside ...

You can find the Sheetload of Cards on Call Me Craft Al's YouTube channel and they are free for subscribers of her channel (which is also free!).

Big Balloon Birthday Cards

 

I have to get cracking on my nursing home donation cards, because the stash is getting depleted and I need to have 25 each month for them. When putting something else away, I spied my Balloon dies and decided to pull them out to work with an older 8x8" paper pad that was already on my stamping table. I was trying to use it up anyhow (those cards will be shared another day) and these cards finished off the pad.

There is lots of sparkle in the papers, which I always like for a birthday card. Normally I would add twine to the balloons but I know that some residents like to put things in their mouths so I avoid extra's like that.

Below is a peek at the inside  ... they al have the same verse, but some were done in red and others in blue to match the card fronts.

Everything I used is from my stash and more than likely retired so I didn't bother keeping a supply list.

Peach and Blue Birthday Cards

I liked how these two papers coordinated, so I cut them to work on 5x7" cards and adhered the panels to card fronts. Then I went through my bins of embellishments to see if I already had what would work on the fronts, and I did! 

Once they were added with foam tape, I stamped the sentiment on leftover strips of white card stock and fishtailed the ends. These were also popped up with foam tape.

The card above has a Peel Off sticker that had been adhered to card stock and water coloured then fussy cut. I've hung onto it for too many years so it felt good to add it to a card. I also added a few Glitter Dots for a little birthday sparkle. 

I kept the insides simple and these cards were donated to my Mom's old nursing home! Since everything is older and from my stash, I didn't bother with a supply list.

Three Nautical Birthday Cards

Every once in a while I pull out this paper stack and make a few birthday cards with it. The paper is nice and heavyweight - almost a card stock - and most sheets are glossy and/or have gold foiled bits on it.  I picked up this pad on clearance about 7 years ago and it's been very handy for making masculine birthday cards for the nursing home.

Below is a peek at the inside ...

I can't find my supply notes for these, but I do know the patterned paper is Hey Sailor by DCWV.

Peeking Dog Birthday Card

I bought this ADORABLE dog stamp last Spring - and made this card right away. Then, didn't get the card posted OR use the stamp again so I will have to dig it out and resove that. For my first play with it I know I wanted to keep it simple and stamped it on a subtly printed panel. 

I used a water brush and dye ink to add a little colour and outlined the image with a grey marker. The party hat sticker was adhered to white card stock and fussy cut so I could add it with foam tape.

Below is a peek at the inside ...

Since this card was made so long ago, I have a supply list! (I'm not keeping track of supplies anymore)

Supplies used:

You Hold My Heart In Your Paw - Picket Fence

Patterned paper - old, note card - printed on front

Best Birthday Yet - Catherine Pooler

Party Hat sticker - Paper Studio 

Happy Birthday - Little Something Sentiments, Echo Park

Linen printed note card (old, from my stash)

 

Pop Up Paper Pumpkin Card

I had fun making this card, combining a Paper Pumpkin card with the Raising Platform die set by Karen Burniston. 

I actually have a short video for this card, but Blogger won't let me upload it. I'm getting so frustrated with all of this!  Anyhow ... the trifold card and matching envelope come from the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit. I added a transparency to the underside of the window in the front panel, hiding it with a patterned paper frame on the back side.

Washi Tape was added across the top and bottom of the inside panels before I attached the Raising Platform Pop Up. The sentiment was stamped on a die cut label, then scored down the center to fit on the platform 'legs'.

I was happy with how this card came out and especially proud of myself for actually USING one of the pretty Paper Pumpkin cards since I tend to hoard these ones. 

I actually have a supply list for this card!

Supplies used:

June 2021 Paper Pumpkin “The Adventure Begins”, Stampin’ Up

Raising Platform Pop Up die set - Karen Burniston

Gold gel pen

Transparency

Washi tape - stash

Rainbow Holographic card stock - Recollections

Labels - Stampin’ Up (old)

Everybody Say Happy Sentiments - Catherine Pooler

Happy Birthday Sentiments - Pinkfresh Studio

Dog Sticker Birthday Card Duo

These two cards use up lots of odds & sods from my craft room! The patterned rectangles are actually the back side of a couple of journal cards that I wouldn't have used otherwise and I thought the bright happy colours would make fun birthday cards. I had a striped note card that I'd cut down into 3/4" strips for a different project so I added the extra pieces to the top and bottom of the cards.

The stickers were in my stash and I adhered them to white card stock & fussy cut them out before popping them up on foam tape. Finally, I aded a couple of stamped sentiments.

Below is a photo of the inside - both of them were done the same.

Cactus Birthday Cards

 

Today's card share uses the June 2024 Sheetload of Cards. I was putting something away, saw this 6x6" paper pad by Whimsy Stamps and that was al it took to inspire me. 

I used a variety of dies & punches for the sentiments and a few of them got a cactus stamp on the front as well. These cards were all donated to my Mom's old nursing home.

Below is a peek at the inside ...

Supplies used:

June 2024 Sheetload of Cards - Call Me Crafty Al (YouTube)

Patterned paper - Whimsy Stamps

Stitched Nested Label Dies - Stampin’ Up

Large Happy Birthday - Every Birthday, Taylored Expressions

Cactus - Recollections (old)

Happy Birthday - Birthday Banners, Stampin’ Up

Tasteful Labels - Stampin’ Up

Inside - The Inside Scoop Birthday, Taylored Expressions

Rainbow Dog Sympathy Card

Hello friends … today’s card is another one I made months ago but didn’t get shared. I made it for a friend who had to say goodbye to her sweet Daisy.

It’s a 5x7” card, which I really enjoy making.  I’m pretty sure this one mailed for a single stamp but I’m not positive. The rainbow panels were actually made using rainbow printed packing tape adhered to white card stock. I punched the dog from a white die cut label and added a paw print heart to the left side. 

Here is a peek at the inside ...

Since this card was made so long ago, I was still keeping track and have a supply list:

Supplies used:

Rainbow packing tape - Amazon. Ca

Labels Crosshatch - Karen Burniston

Dog Punch - Stampin’ Up

Inspired by Pinterest - see photos for credit

Kraft 5 x 7” card base and envelope

Critters Condolences - MFT Stamps

Wink of Stella

Back To School Card

Hello friends! Today is just a quick back to school card that features a raised up journal card on the front. The card is 5x7, which gave me lots of room to write a note inside to one of our grandkids. I bought the apple stickers year before last from Amazon Canada and it's a nice large package so I can add them at will - including the envelopes!

Everything used is several years old and probably retired by now so no supplies listed for this one.