Cards and Scrapbook Pages & Papercrafts I Made in January 2025

Between a box of Stampin Up! supplies I got in late December and a couple of digital stamps I downloaded in January, I had lots and lots of fun playing around and learning new techniques this month.  

Technically this card was made on December 31st, but I just had to include it! 










I made a cake topper at the last minute one day









I got all caught up with all my old scrapbooking pages while I waited for our nearly 800 photos from our Hawaii trip to arrive. I ordered some new patterned papers too and I can't wait to start working on those layouts. 







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  1. JoyceJanuary 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM

    Such pretty cards! Where do you like to order your scrapbook paper from? I typically get mine at Hobby Lobby or Michaels but the choice isn't always great. I used to love the little scrapbook shops that were around for a while. Have a nice week!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM

      Thank you! I get scrapbooking paper all over; some from Stampin Up, some from Michael's, some from Amazon.. but I do miss those little scrapbooking shops. I used to find such unique papers and embellishments.

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  2. Maria RineerJanuary 27, 2025 at 6:23 AM

    So creative! I love the green/blue embossed leaf card. Good job on getting caught up on your scrapbook pages. The concert pages are so good!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM

      Thank you so much! I was thrilled to find the 21 Pilots logo and get that cut out on each of the concert pages.

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  3. HollyJanuary 27, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Very pretty as always!

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  4. NatashaJanuary 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM

    Your cards are soooo creative! One day you should do a step by step tutorial on one card because I can't even imagine the process. How do you come up with your ideas? What are the things that go into each card? Like a mini field trip into Joanne's Card Making!!!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM

      Oh that is a great idea! I'll have to work on that.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM

    I love the Eiffel Tower ones.
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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM

      I am such a sucker for anything with the Eiffel Tower on it!

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  6. Andrea NineJanuary 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM

    Absolutely stunning. I love the Eiffel Tower ones and Cocoa mug. And the blueberry page is darling. You’re so creative. I miss scrapbooking.

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM

      Aw, thank you! I wouldn't ordinary scrapbook something as simple as blueberry picking but those papers just demanded it.

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  7. Handmade in IsraelJanuary 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM

    Such cute cards - and how fun to learn new techniques! #MMBC

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM

      It is a lot of fun to try new techniques and folds.

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  8. MandyJoyLoves♥January 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM

    Love the cake topper!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM

      Thanks! I was so impressed by how simple that was to make.

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJanuary 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM

    Your cards are very cute and really vary individually. You are very creative. #MMBC

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  10. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJanuary 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    Those scrapbook pages hold so many treasured moments! What a special way to capture your memories!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM

      Thanks! I keep separate scrapbooks for each of my boys plus many "family" albums about our trips.

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  11. Kim CarberryJanuary 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM

    It sounds like you have been busy crafting. The cards are so pretty and well done with the cake topper, it looks fab!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM

      Aw, thank you! It's been a fun way to keep busy indoors this winter.

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  12. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!January 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

    They are all wonderful! Card making has come a long way since I had a few stamps and some paper, years ago! #MMBC

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM

      It really has grown so much through the years.

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  13. PamelaJanuary 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM

    Such pretty cards, I love the cats with the cupcakes. I have completely lost my scrapbooking mojo so I've replaced it with the quicker, easier memory planning. I'm getting the memories on paper, just in a smaller format.

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM

      Aw, thank you! I can't seem to resist images with cupcakes and other baked goods-- they all remind me of my baker. The blue cat/cupcake card was the one I made for his birthday.

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  14. CathyJanuary 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM

    So beautiful! Both the cards and the scrapbook pages.

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  15. Kim January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM

    They are all just adorable. I haven't made cards in years, I think I'd like to give it a try again!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM

      You should! I took a break for a few years too but picked it right back up.. along with lots of new techniques and products.

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  16. JeanieJanuary 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM

    You've been so productive and the results are just fabulous. Well done, Joanne!

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    1. Joanne January 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM

      Aw, thank you! Next I need to start tackling our Hawaii pages.

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  17. CloudiaJanuary 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM

    Aloha Joanne!

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  18. MarshaJanuary 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful cards, Joanne! Are you really going to use all 800 photos? I mean, I would definitely want them all, but wow!

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    1. Joanne January 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM

      I doubt it; usually I pick 3 or 4 photos from each activity for each of our scrapbooks. The rest I plan to compile in their own photo album.

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  19. NancyJanuary 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM

    So cute! Those hedgehog and cats ones I love best!

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    1. Joanne January 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM

      Aren't they just adorable? I am really loving the images I've found.

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  20. Life Images by Jill, Western AustraliaJanuary 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM

    wow so much creativity! Enjoy! Have a fabulous week, and thankyou for visiting my blog this week

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  21. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogJanuary 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM

    I used to enjoy making cards but it's been years. Love all these cute cards that you made!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  22. GinaJanuary 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM

    This looks like a fun craft! I used to use my son's photos to make cards through Shutterfly, and recycle Christmas cards to make gift tags but I haven't done either in years. You are so creative!

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  23. EllibelleJanuary 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM

    So beautiful and especially loving all the cute animals! Such great scrapbook pages too!

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