31 Days of Christmas Card Event - 2026...

Registration is NOW OPEN for our annual 31 Days of Christmas Cards Event!

We’re so excited for this year’s event! We’re trying a few new things for 2026, and we think this may be our best format yet.

Throughout October, there will be something to look forward to all week long:

Monday through Friday: New, full-length card classes packed with ideas, techniques and Christmas inspiration.

Saturdays: Live Zoom crops with members of the Creative Design Team! Craft along with us, work on projects inspired by the classes or simply enjoy some creative time together. We’ve scheduled multiple crop times throughout the month to make it easier for different time zones to join us.

Sundays: Challenge days! We’ll give you a fun challenge inspired by the week’s classes, plus chances to win prizes.

And you don’t even have to wait until October to start creating! Register now and your first bonus card handout will be waiting for you as soon as you join the private Facebook group.

As always, you don’t need to own everything we use. We encourage you to shop your stash, and we’ll share alternate ideas so you can take the techniques and inspiration and make them your own.

We can’t wait to spend October creating with you!

Register now at CDTCreatives.com

Happy Happenings Creative Class...

This month's classes are ready for sign up - HAPPY HAPPENINGS CREATIVE CLASS

Whether you're a cardmaker or scrapbooker, this Kit is for you! 

...

I know the turnaround for registration is tight but the other Class I had planned - the products sold out so I had to pivot.

...

We will be using the Happy Happenings Card Kit (last chance at the moment) to make cards (if you sign up for the card class) and a double-page layout (if you sign up for the layout class).

...

Both classes have a virtual option for those who can't make it or for those of you who aren't local to me.

...

RSVP before Sept 8th:

Non-Local Girlies: Kit will me mailed to you

Local Girlies: If you'd rather pay in person, let me know

There's even an option for BOTH Classes

Address for in-person class will be sent to attendees

Zoom link will be sent via email a day or so prior to the event

...

Basic supplies needed:

Paper Trimmer

Adhesive of choice

3D Foam or Dimensionals

Scissors

Pencil/Eraser

Painted Patch Workshop - The Creative AKademy...

🍂 NEW! Painted Patch Scrapbooking Workshop

If fall photos are piling up on your phone—or you just love a good excuse to play with gorgeous autumn colors—our Painted Patch Scrapbooking Workshop is ready for you!

This workshop includes THREE double-page scrapbook layouts, giving you six finished 12" x 12" pages designed for everything from pumpkin patches and family gatherings to everyday fall memories, cozy weekends, outdoor adventures, and all those little moments that make this season special.

And because I know not everyone needs the same thing, there are three ways to purchase!

🍁 OPTION 1: FREE with a purchase of $50 on my website

Here's a supply list if you're wanting to start with the products we used. Click here for an ADD TO CART list.

🍁 OPTION 2: The Complete Painted Patch Scrapbooking Workshop

Want me to walk you through the whole thing? This is the option for you.

With the Complete Workshop, you'll receive:

• A detailed Workshop Guide with the measurements you'll need to recreate all three double-page layouts
• Three double-page designs — SIX scrapbook pages total
• Coordinating Painted Patch Printable Ephemera Collection
• Ephemera formatted for both US Letter and A4
• Cutting Video so you can prep your papers right along with me
• Assembly Videos where I'll walk you through putting each layout together

You can use the layouts as shown or make them your own by changing photo sizes, rearranging embellishment clusters, or swapping in papers from your own stash.

One of my favorite things about these layouts is that we're using those beautiful patterned papers instead of saving them for "someday." Use the paper. Make the pages. Tell the stories. ❤️

🍁  OPTION 3: Painted Patch Ephemera ONLY

Maybe you don't need another workshop—you just want those embellishments!

We've also made the Painted Patch Ephemera Collection available separately.

You'll receive the printable ephemera in both US Letter and A4 formats, ready for you to print, fussy cut, and add to your own scrapbook layouts, cards, tags, journals, or other fall projects.

Please note: The Ephemera Only option does not include the Workshop Guide, measurements, cutting video, assembly videos, or layout instructions.

🍂 Which One Should You Choose?

If you love having the measurements figured out for you and enjoy crafting along with me, grab the Complete Painted Patch Scrapbooking Workshop.

If you're more of a give me the pretty things and let me do my own thing crafter, grab the Ephemera Only option. 😉

Either way, I think you're going to have a LOT of fun with this collection. The mix of pumpkins, florals, cameras, leaves, cozy fall images, and oversized titles gives you so many possibilities beyond these three layouts.

And don't feel like your photos have to scream FALL to use these pages. The colors and embellishments can work beautifully for family photos, everyday moments, gratitude-themed pages, trips, gatherings, and more.

Ready to create?

Choose the option that works best for you and start creating your own Painted Patch pages!

🍁 Submit a qualifying order and everything will emailed to you: ADD TO CART SUPPLY LIST

🍁 Complete Painted Patch Scrapbooking Workshop: Click here

🍁 Painted Patch Ephemera Only: Click here

Both options are digital products, so no physical products will be shipped.

Make sure you check out my socials (IG and FB) to see flip throughs of these GORGEOUS layouts!

NEW 12x12 Sketchbook and a Back to School Layout...

Start With a Sketch…Then Make It Yours!

Do you ever sit down to scrapbook, pull out your photos and supplies…and then stare at that blank 12" x 12" page wondering where in the world to start?

That is EXACTLY why I love working with sketches!

A sketch takes away that initial “blank page” moment. You already have a roadmap for where your photos, patterned papers, title and embellishments could go—but notice I said could. A sketch isn’t a set of rules. It’s a jumping-off point!

One Sketch + Eleven Photos

For this layout, I started with a sketch from our NEW Scrapbooking Sketchbook Vol 7 and used it to document a mother/daughter shopping day.

And apparently I had a LOT to document because I ended up with ELEVEN photos!

Coffee, Bath & Body Works, Target, back-to-school shopping…it was one of those ordinary days that turned into a memory worth keeping.

The “Nine for Nine” trend gave me a fun little theme for the page, but the sketch helped me figure out how to actually get all those photos onto the layout without making the finished pages feel like a giant photo collage.

That’s one of my favorite things about using sketches.

You don’t have to follow them exactly.

Change the photo sizes.
Add another photo.
Remove a photo.
Flip the sketch.
Stretch it across two pages.
Move the title.
Add more patterned paper.

The sketch gets you started—and then YOU make it yours.

That’s Exactly Why We Create these Sketchbooks!

If you enjoy having a starting point when you scrapbook, you’re going to want our Scrapbooking Sketchbook nearby when you sit down to create.

Instead of spending your crafting time trying to figure out where everything should go, you can choose a sketch that works with your photos and start creating.

And remember: you're not trying to recreate the sketch perfectly.

Think of it as your creative roadmap.

👉 [GET THE SCRAPBOOKING SKETCHBOOK HERE]

Want to See This Sketch Come to Life?

I filmed the entire process so you can see how I took the original sketch and adapted it to work with my photos, patterned papers and embellishments.

You’ll see how I worked nine photos into the design, balanced the patterns across the two pages and made changes along the way to make the sketch work for my story.

▶️ [WATCH THE 11 PHOTOS, ONE SKETCH VIDEO HERE]

And here's my challenge for you:

The next time you're staring at a pile of photos and aren't quite sure where to begin, don't start with the paper. Start with a sketch.

Pick one. Gather your photos. Give yourself permission to change it.

You might be surprised how quickly that blank page disappears!

Signature Card Collection - Summer Happiness

Summer Happiness Card Collection

Six Sunny Designs to Brighten Someone's Day

There’s something about summer that just makes you smile—the sunshine, fresh lemonade, colorful flowers, and carefree afternoons. That happy feeling is exactly what inspired my Summer Happiness Card Collection!

This collection features six coordinating handmade cards designed with bright colors, playful summer icons, and cheerful sentiments that are perfect for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you cards, or simply sending a little sunshine through the mail.

Whether you're new to card making or have been crafting for years, these projects are designed to be fun, approachable, and easy to customize with your favorite papers and embellishments.

What's Included?

The Summer Happiness Card Collection Tutorial includes:

☀️ Video link for step-by-step instructions for all 6 cards

☀️ Full cutting measurements

☀️ Supply list

☀️ Color photos to guide you through each project

☀️ Tips for layering embellishments and creating polished, professional-looking cards

Each card showcases a different layout or technique while maintaining a cohesive look, making this collection perfect for creating several cards at once or building your own card stash.

Why You'll Love This Collection

One of my favorite ways to craft is by creating a collection rather than a single card. Working with the same paper, colors, and embellishments allows you to stretch your supplies while ending up with a beautiful set of coordinated projects.

In this tutorial you'll find a variety of styles—from clean and simple designs to cards with extra dimension and interactive elements—so there's something for every crafter.

Make Them Your Own

The layouts in this tutorial are incredibly versatile. Try changing:

• The patterned paper

• The sentiments

• The embellishments

• The ribbon

• The color palette

You'll be surprised how many completely different collections you can create using the same sketches and measurements.

Perfect For

• Birthday cards

• Thinking of You cards

• Encouragement cards

• Thank You cards

• Summer celebrations

• Building your handmade card stash

• Gift sets for family and friends

Ready to Start Creating?

I can't wait to see what you make with this collection!

If you create these cards, I'd love for you to share them and tag me on social media so I can celebrate your creativity. Seeing your unique take on these designs is one of my favorite parts of sharing tutorials.

Thank you for supporting my small business and allowing me to be part of your creative journey. I hope this Summer Happiness Card Collection brings as much joy to your craft room as it did to mine.

Happy crafting!