Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Week 5-Merry Mischief Cookie Caddy-VIDEO

Welcome to the 2026 Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Series!  This is a series I do every year for twelve weeks leading up to Christmas.  I share fun, often over the top, Christmas projects. From cards, to boxes to home decor, you never know what fun I have in store for you!

Today is Halloween, but we are all about Christmas here! I have been wanting to make this cookie caddy for soooo long.  It's one of those projects that just kinds a ruminates in your brain.  So so so excited it finally came to life!  Let's talk about the cookies for a minute because the cookies were the hardest piece of this puzzle for me.  I KNOW I've seen these cookies in my local stores, of course when I wanted them they were nowhere to be found.  These are Grandma's Cookies-2 packs.  I specifically wanted bigger cookies packaged for this specific project.  I searched many stores for weeks to no avail.  I finally broke down and got them on Amazon.  I ended up getting a huge box of them 12 packs-yay for my family.  Well wouldn't you know it last week I saw them at Walmart.  Not a huge box of them, but these exact 2 packs being sold by the registers. AHHHHH! Karma. Love it! If you're making a bunch of these, probably a bigger box is better.  Did I save money, probably, but not sanity....so....yeah...this is where we are. But this is what happens when you have a specific treat in mind and can't get it out of your head! In the end it was all worth it because this box is sooooo stinkin' cute! 

Let's get into the details on this box and not the cookie drama.  I used the Merry Mischief Bundle.  This single stamp, the gnome Santa holding a cookie is what started this whole thing.  I saw that stamp and said to myself, "Self, this MUST be a cookie caddy".  These cookies are substantial, they're good but hefty.  So when I put the cookie in the caddy, it immediately tipped over.  I added another cookie holder the back to balance it and it stood like a champ.  Yay-double treats! Do you have to use cookies, no. Do you have to use these cookies, no.  This would be cute with really any treat, I just love that he's holding a cookie, so perfect!  

When making any caddy like this you need to brace the bottom, if not it will inevitably fall and go flat.  I added a sturdy handle because like I mentioned these cookies are hefty.  I also can't get over how cute it is in pink.  I used Strawberry Slush, it would be equally cute in traditional red and green too.  

I used Stampin' Blends to color my image, I have a full supply list linked below.  I couldn't be more pleased with this super cute box.  I think it will be a huge hit for those special people on your list this year.  Make sure to check out the video for all the tips on this one. 

Measurements

Strawberry Slush

11" x 4 1/4" on the long side score at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2" and 6 3/4"

7" x 4 1/4" two pieces for the pockets

On the short side score at 1/2" and 1 1/2"

On the long side score at 1/2" and 1 1/2" each side

Square frames die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies two

2025-2027 In Color DSP

4" x 2" two pieces

3 1/2" x 2"

Basic White

3 3/4" x 2 1/4" two pieces

Arch die cut from Stylish Shapes Dies

3 3/4" x 3/4"

Piece for stamping/die cutting

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Twelve Weeks Of Christmas

Week 1-Christmas Mice Bundle Triple Wiper Card

Week 2-Scalloped Christmas Cheer No Cut No Glue Box

Week 3-Christmas Crew Hot Cocoa Caddy

Week 4-Frosted Pinecones Pop Out Card

Week 5-Merry Mischief Cookie Caddy

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Royal Flush Playing Card

I have one more Royal Flush project to share with you before this product launches next week, on November 3, 2026.  When I saw this bundle I thought 'my daughter needs one of a kind playing cards of our dog'.  So, that's exactly what I did.  I went back and forth on exactly HOW to do this but ultimately I decided on four photos, one to represent each suit.  

Let me give you a little bit of my thought process behind this decision because it was something that I thought WAYYYYYYY to much about.  I first thought I'll make the back of the cards be the dogs photo, but then I could only use one photo and then the thought of stamping endless diamonds, hearts, clubs and spades repeatedly over cards 2-10 started to haunt me.  Then what would I do for the face cards?

After much back and forth and arguing in my head I decided to keep the back plain and simple-I used retired cardstock, and use four photos to represent each suit.  I did stamp a number/letter on every card and the proper suit.  I used VersaMark and white heat embossed everything.  

For the photos, this was going to be an awful lot of ink for my printer, plus I wanted the quality to be better than my printer so I created a PDF with the photos and sent it off to my local Staples to print on cardstock.  It was WAYYYY less than I would have spent on ink and the quality was better.  I die cut all the photos, I printed a few extras just in case.  Then I die cut tons of cardstock for the back of the cards and adhered them together.  This isn't a deck of cards she's going to get rough with or play intense games of Slap Jack but it's a cute memento of our 10 month old puppy, Pua.  

I don't have a list of supplies or measurements for this project but I hope it gives you a fun idea for a cute gift for you or a loved one! Also, this might be one of the only projects I've ever made that doesn't include Dimensionals!  Wow!  

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Royal Flush Expanding Accordion Fun Fold Sneak Peek

We have a brand new batch of Online Exclusives coming next week!  You'll be able to shop this new selection of products beginning on November 3, 2026.  One bundle I was particularly interested in is the new Royal Flush Bundle.  I have two incredible projects to share with you this week.  This fun bundle features playing cards, there's also some poker chips stamps/dies in the bundle too.  Along with cute, punny greetings this bundle was calling my name.  

For my card, I wanted a card that would mimic the expanding motion of fanning out cards.  This fold was perfect for it.  I'm not sure the official name of this fold but I call it an expanding accordion fold.  Seems to work.  My cards are fanned out on the first fold.  There's greetings on the second and third folds that you can't see until you expand the card.  So fun!  

I don't play poker but I have put in many years of Go Fish and this bundle just called me!  I love everything about it! I kept my color combo bold with Real Red and Basic Black.  My greetings are white heat embossed to make them stand out.  

I used two DSP packs, the Artisan Sketched DSP and the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP.  Both have some amazing black/white patterns that were just perfect for this card.  I finished it with some Sunset Sparkle Sequins.  I used the Strawberry Slush Color.  They're not a perfect match, but the holographic detail of the sequins really brings out their red tones and give them the perfect sparkle.  

Measurements

Real Red

11" x 4 1/4" on the long side score at 2 1/2", 3 3/4", 6 3/4" and 8 1/4"

Artisan Sketched DSP/Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP 

4" x 2 1/4"

4" x 3/4"

2 1/2" x 1"

Basic Black

4" x 2 1/2" two pieces

Basic White

Pieces to stamp/die cut cards and heart

Gold Foil

Piece to die cut crown

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Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Week 4-Frosted Pinecones Pop Out Card-VIDEO

Welcome to the 2026 Twelve Weeks Of Christmas Series!  This is a series I do every year for twelve weeks leading up to Christmas.  I share fun, often over the top, Christmas projects. From cards, to boxes to home decor, you never know what fun I have in store for you! 

We've done some pretty fun boxes over the past couple of weeks so it's time for another show stopping card!  For week 4 we're making a pop out card.  I saw a card like this on social media.  Of course I didn't save it and I had to go off my memory of how it worked.  After MANY trials and errors I finally came to a place where I'm excited to share!  If you've seen this card let me know.  It's sooo much fun!  I guarantee you and your friends will have so much fun playing with it!  

I'm using the Frosted Pinecones Bundle for this one.  LOVE LOVE LOVE this bundle!  I can't get enough of it!  I'm using Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.  These are colors that will be retiring next year so if you love them, stock up on them now.  It's possible they're going to join the color families during the refresh next year but we don't know that yet, so if they're colors you love don't risk missing out!  

You'll need some 12" x 12" paper for this card, I'm using two toned 12" x 12".  I like it for this because it's a little thinner than our regular cardstock and that means less bulk and easier to fold and manipulate.  If you're mailing this card you'll probably need some extra postage regardless of what cardstock you use.  

So, where does the pop out come into play?  You probably noticed in the photos above the accordion folding and maybe you noticed the two tabs on each side of the card.  When you pull on those tabs the sides pop out and you're left with a showstopping incredible card! You'll be playing with this over and over again.  It's pure Christmas magic!  Make sure to check out the video below to see it all in action.   

Measurements

Cloud Cover

5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Piece to die cut pinecone details dies

Cloud Cover Two Toned Cardstock

5" x 4" on the long side score at 1/2" each side

4" x 12" on the long side score at 2" and 4" each side

4" x 3/4" four pieces on the long side score at 1/2"

2025-2027 In Color DSP

4" x 1" two pieces

3 1/2" x 1 1/2" six pieces

Secret Sea

Piece to die cut pinecone base dies

Piece to punch two tabs with Keeping Tabs Punch

Smoky Slate

Piece to die cut pine branches

Shimmering Stripes Paper (on the Last Chance List)

Circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies

Basic White

Label

I have a full supply list linked below. Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. You can shop for these products today!

Twelve Weeks Of Christmas

Week 1-Christmas Mice Bundle Triple Wiper Card

Week 2-Scalloped Christmas Cheer No Cut No Glue Box

Week 3-Christmas Crew Hot Cocoa Caddy

Week 4-Frosted Pinecones Pop Out Card

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Christmas Mice Bundle Class To Go Day 4-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the Christmas Mice Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE October 16-31, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this class are the Gold Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

It's our final card and I think I love this card!  The color combo is perfection!  Barely Blush and Cherry Cobbler---YES!!!  I'm not a Cherry Cobbler fan (the color not the food). Typically, when I use Cherry Cobbler I end up wearing more of it than is on the project, then it gets everywhere!  So very small bursts of Cherry Cobbler for me, but this color combo, I can't help it I'll be using Cherry Cobbler more! Very carefully! I love the candy canes the mouse is holding and his sweet Santa hat.  This would be a very fun card to mass produce.  The card is simple but soooo cute! 

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

I embossed my background with the candy cane folder from the Seasonal Cheer Embossing Folders. These folders have been my favorite over the last couple of months. As I'm typing this they're on the Last Chance List discounted too! Make sure to grab them before they're gone. I LOVE them! I have a full list of the colors of Stampin' Blends in my supply list linked below.

Measurements

Barely Blush

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"

5 1/4" x 1 1/2" two pieces embossed with Seasonal Cheer Embossing Folder

Cherry Cobbler

Scalloped rectangle die cut from Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies

A Little Christmas DSP

5 1/4" x 2"

Vellum

2 3/8" Circle Punch

Basic White

Banner punched with Three Banner Punch

Pieces to stamp/die cut

I have a full supply list linked below. Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. You can shop for these products today!

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Christmas Mice Bundle Class To Go Day 3-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the Christmas Mice Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE October 16-31, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this class are the Gold Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

Today's card is another winner!  I love this one too.  It's simple, adorable and it holds a gift card!  Yesterday we did an offset gatefold card.  Today we're using those same exact base card measurements, but instead of making a gatefold, we'll turn the smaller side into a gift card pocket.  Super versatile card layout!  Love!!  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

My sweet mouse is colored in Stampin' Blends, I have a full list of colors used in the supply list linked below.  My DSP is from the Painted Patch DSP, you might have considered this a fall DSP but look at the basic patterns, they're so universal and can be used for sooo many different occasions! I love this color combo, Calypso Coral and Pretty Peacock!  Yes!  I used a panel of Pretty Peacock, embossed with the Rustic Check Folder inside on my pocket.  There's still plenty of room to write a message too.  

Measurements

Calypso Coral

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 1 3/4" and 6"

Pretty Peacock

5 1/4" x 3/4"

5 1/4" x 1 1/2" embossed with Rustic Check Folder

Painted Patch DSP

3 3/4" x 1 1/4" four pieces

Basic White

5 1/4" x 4"

Pieces to stamp/die cut

I have a full supply list linked below. Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. You can shop for these products today!

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Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

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Christmas Mice Bundle Class To Go Day 2-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the Christmas Mice Bundle.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE October 16-31, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this class are the Gold Dots.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

I absolutely LOVE today's card!  I actually made this card for a swap a couple months ago and have been holding onto it for this class.  It's so cute!  It's a variation of an offset gatefold with a mini card in front.  Just so stinkin' adorable!  Because I made so many of these for a swap I kept the coloring pretty minimal, which is always a good option if you making a stack of them or maybe just aren't super confident in your coloring yet.  Stamp on colored cardstock and use your blends to add some highlights instead of coloring the entire image. 

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

The gift box is the only image that's fully colored and there is zero blending.  I used Stampin' Blends to add some highlights to my mouse and the bow.  The DSP is from the A Little Christmas pack.  Coordinates perfectly!  

The smaller square card sits on front and sandwiches the right side of the gatefold card.  It's super simple to make and really fun and interactive to open. Your friends and family will love this one!  

Measurements

Gray Granite

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" on the long side score at 1 3/4" and 6"

Piece to stamp/die cut mouse

Soft Seafoam

3 1/4" x 6 1/2" score long side at 3 1/4"

A Little Christmas DSP

3" x 3"

5 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Mossy Meadow/Cherry Cobbler

Piece to die cut tree/bow

Basic White

5" x 3 3/4"

5/8" x 3 1/2"

Piece to stamp die cut present

I have a full supply list linked below. Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card. While you're there make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video. You can shop for these products today!

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Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

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