Kendra’s Card Challenge #21 – Card #5

Day #5 of 15 | Stretching 6 Sheets of Patterned Paper into 15 Cards

Welcome to Day #5 of my Kendra’s Card Challenge #21 journey!

We are officially one-third of the way through the series. By now, you can really see how the Snow Much Fun paper pack offers such a great variety of tones—from cool teals to sophisticated, cozy purples. Today’s card is all about lean, clean lines and a sentiment that perfectly captures the winter spirit.

👉 Missed the start? Make sure to check out and the earlier posts to see how we're maximizing our supplies!

Card #5: It’s Hot Cocoa Time!

For Card #5, I leaned into a more structured, geometric look. This layout uses a grid-style patterned paper that adds a sense of order and modern flair. To keep the design from feeling too "square," I used a decorative corner punch on the matte layer, giving it a subtle ticket-shaped or vintage frame effect.

The focal point is a fun, tilted sentiment stack. Mixing font styles—like the script "Snow day" and the bold "IT'S HOT COCOA TIME!"—adds instant personality and visual interest to the top-left corner.

Design Notes

• Sketch orientation: vertical

• Focal element: Layered sentiment "Snow day / IT'S HOT COCOA TIME!"

• Color strategy: Monochromatic purples with crisp white accents

• Embellishments: Dark glitter enamel dots for a touch of "cocoa" sparkle

With these long, vertical strips and a slightly heavier sentiment piece, I needed an adhesive that wouldn't budge. My Tape Runner from TapeRunner.com made it easy to get perfectly straight alignment on those grid patterns while ensuring the tilted sentiment stayed exactly where I wanted it.

👉 Save 10% at TapeRunner.com with code Amalia10.

Products Used

• Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs Snow Much Fun 6×6 Paper Pad S

  Kendra’s Card Challenge #21 – Card #5

  Day #5 of 15 | Stretching 6 Sheets of Patterned Paper into 15 Cards

  Welcome to Day #5 of my Kendra’s Card Challenge #21 journey!

  We are officially one-third of the way through the series. By now, you can really see how the Snow Much Fun paper pack offers such a great variety of tones—from vibrant teals to these sophisticated, cozy purples. Today’s card is all about lean, clean lines and a sentiment that perfectly captures the winter spirit.

  👉 Missed the start? Make sure to check out [Link to Card #4] and the earlier posts to see how we're maximizing our supplies!

  Card #5: It’s Hot Cocoa Time!

  For Card #5, I leaned into a more structured, geometric look. This layout uses a grid-style patterned paper that adds a sense of order and modern flair. To keep the design from feeling too "square," I used a decorative corner punch on the matte layer, giving it a subtle ticket-shaped or vintage frame effect.

  The focal point is a fun, tilted sentiment stack. Mixing font styles—like the script "Snow day" and the bold "IT'S HOT COCOA TIME!"—adds instant personality and visual interest to the top-left corner.

  Design Notes

  • Sketch orientation: vertical

  • Focal element: Layered sentiment "Snow day / IT'S HOT COCOA TIME!"

  • Color strategy: Monochromatic purples with crisp white accents

  • Embellishments: Dark glitter enamel dots for a touch of "cocoa" sparkle

  With these long, vertical strips and a slightly heavier sentiment piece, I needed an adhesive that wouldn't budge. My Tape Runner from TapeRunner.com made it easy to get perfectly straight alignment on those grid patterns while ensuring the tilted sentiment stayed exactly where I wanted it.

  👉 Save 10% at TapeRunner.com with code Amalia10.

  Products Used

  • Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs Snow Much Fun 6×6 Paper Pad Shop here

  • Cardstock: Purple A2 card base + light purple and white layers

  • Adhesive: Tape Runner 👉 TapeRunner.com 👉 Use code Amalia10 for 10% off

  • Dies / Embellishments: Glitter enamel dots Shop here

  • Sentiment: "Snow day" & "IT'S HOT COCOA TIME!" — Cardstock stickers/die-cuts

  Why This Card Works

  This design is a masterclass in using "negative space." By keeping the bottom right relatively open—save for those three glittery dots—the eye is naturally drawn up to the sentiment. It’s a great reminder that you don't always have to fill every corner of a design to make a big impact.

  Want to See All 15 Cards?

  I’m sharing one card per day as part of this 15-card series using Kendra’s Card Challenge #21.

  🎥 Learn more about the challenge here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=654MpJDjP4U

  🧻 Shop the patterned paper used throughout this series: 👉 Doodlebug Designs Snow Much Fun 6×6 Paper Pad 👉 https://tidd.ly/3Zd7WSC

  🧷 Strong adhesive makes all the difference: 👉 Shop Tape Runner at TapeRunner.com 👉 Use code Amalia10 to save 10%

  ✨ Stay tuned for Card #6 tomorrow—we're just getting started!