Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In today’s video, I’m sharing how I put together my February 2026 entry for Kendra’s Card Challenge 21—and this month I turned something unexpected into a stack of fun birthday cards! 🎉

I used adorable Easter patterned paper from the Not 2 Shabby Shop to create bright and cheerful birthday cards. I love stretching seasonal paper beyond the holiday it’s intended for, and this was the perfect way to make those sweet spring prints work all year long!

I’ll walk you through how I followed the KCC21 sketch, mixed and matched the Easter patterns, and pulled everything together into cohesive birthday designs. It’s a great reminder that you don’t have to wait for a specific season to use what you love.

I hope this inspires you to look at your patterned paper in a new way and get creative with what’s already in your stash!

Let me know in the comments—have you ever used holiday paper for everyday cards? 💕

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