All good things must come to an end…
Welcome to DAY SIX of my Holiday One-for-One Card Swap, the final day of these incredible shares.
For several weeks in November, I ran to my mailbox each day to collect the GORGEOUS cards you sent for the card swap I hosted. Today I have the pleasure of sharing some of them with you. In a series of several posts over the next couple of weeks, I will share each of these beautiful cards with everyone. There’s so much wonderful inspiration to share!
I love these swaps because they showcase beautiful projects from card makers at ALL SKILL LEVELS – some are brand new to the craft, and others have been creating for years. Please look them over, admire their beauty and then let the creators know how beautiful their cards are (I already know you’ll be kind with your comments, but I am going to request it, anyway).
If you participated in the swap and received one of these cards, now is a great time to let the designer know how much you love the card they made for you. If you don’t see the card you received here, please wait to comment about that card when it shows up on my blog – that way, the creator of that card will be sure to see your comments. ♥
If you missed my previous posts of swaps from the Holiday One-for-One Card Swap, you can see them here:
- DAY ONE: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap: Barbara Stitt
- DAY TWO: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
- DAY THREE: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
- DAY FOUR: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
- DAY FIVE: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
Today’s projects all feature fancy folds, so I’m including (at least) two pictures of each of the projects to give you an idea of how they open up. Such fun! The collection of cards I’m sharing today might not all have current Stampin’ Up! products, but every card gives great ideas for color combinations, layouts, techniques – every project is sure to inspire you. Without any further ado, here is the final batch of your beautiful cards from the card swap:
What do you think? Aren’t those incredible?! Please leave a comment below to let these artists know how much you love their heartfelt creations.
If you missed my previous posts of swaps from the Holiday One-for-One Card Swap, you can see them here:
- DAY ONE: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap: Barbara Stitt
- DAY TWO: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
- DAY THREE: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
- DAY FOUR: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
- DAY FIVE: 2025 Holiday One-for-One Card Swap
If you missed any of these posts, I hope you’ll go back to check out the inspiration you missed!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Hi Brian
All these fun folds are wonderful! So artistic and creative!
Thanks for sharing the extra photos to show case these special folds!
Hi Nancy
I was the lucky recipient of your special fun fold that Brian had to take 3 pictures to show it off!
What a fun card to open and explore with all the openings!
I’m going to try to CASE your card because this is the first time I’ve seen this fold! Thank you for sharing your card in Brian’s swap , and Happy Holidays!
Thanks! I cased the fun fold too and wanted to give it a try! It is loosely called a flip-flap fold!!
I was the lucky recipient of Sandra’s card. Not only is it beautiful but I was surprised that it was a gift card holder. Thanks Sandra! It’s beautiful 😍
And thank you Brian for hosting this swap every year. All cards are awesome and this is always so much fun! Merry Christmas to everyone.
For some reason I missed Day Five! Thank you Nancy Ross for the
Beautiful card I received made by you. I am in the process of using
That lovely suite. Love your choice! Thanks again and to everyone who
Submitted such beautiful cards. Brian you inspire us all.
All of the cards that you have shared in your posts have been beautiful! Thank you for showcasing them.
Lovely cards. The Traditions of Christmas DdSP has to be in the Top Ten most gorgeous papers ever!
Beautiful
Line up of cards today!
I am the lucky one who got Tam’s beautiful black and gold fancy fold! Such a polished, well designed layout. I was thrilled when I got it! All the cards both today and from the whole swap were amazing! Thank you Brian!!!!
Thank you for your kind comments, Pam! I have to admit the idea I first attempted didn’t quite work, so had to pivot and tweak it just a little bit to get to this result. I always try to come up with a new to me idea or a technique I haven’t tried before for these swaps. I love creating- it is therapeutic for me! Have a blessed Christmas!
I wish everyone could admire Paulette Berkbigler’s card like I get to. It is simply stunning! It was a WOW moment when I opened the envelope. Thank you Paulette.
Also a BIG Thank you Brian for another successful swap.
Thank you so much, Lisa! I really appreciate your comments — I like trying different fun folds & ideas for gift cards or packaging — & it’s even better when the person I made it for enjoys what I created 😊. Wishing you & your family a wonderful Christmas & a healthy & happy 2026!
Wow! The simple elegance of Sandra’s card caught by eye right away. Absolutely perfect!
Beautiful cards!
Such beautiful cards and fantastic ideas to case! Thank you to everyone who participated this season and gave all of us some beautiful inspiration! Thanks again, Brian for arranging this and showcasing all of these for us!
More beautiful cards from everyone Thank you to Dee Libis for the lovely card I received. A special Thank You to Brian for arranging our swap again.
These cards are really spectacular! What a grouping of classy and inspiring crafting, true little pieces of artwork!