My Favorite Cards and Papercrafts of 2025

Each  year I like to spent the last Monday of the month looking back at all my cards, papercrafts, and scrapbook pages from the whole year and picking some favorites to share.  I had such a hard time picking some this year since I feel like I made the most cards I've ever made and I was pretty busy scrapbooking so many beautiful trips too!

My favorite scrapbook pages from 2025:











My favorite cards from the year:









the outside

the inside

 

My posts from the year:

The ones I made in January  

February's crafts  

Cards and scrapbook pages from March  

April's deigns 

What I made in May 

June's cards and pages 

Papercrafts from July

I didn't make any in August!

September's cards and scrapbook pages 

Scrapbook Pages and Cards I made in October  

November's cards and scrapbook pages 

Linking up with:

 




Comments

  1. Veronica LeeDecember 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM

    Wow, you made so many amazing cards and pages this year!
    Love them all. 💕

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    1. Joanne December 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM

      Aw, thank you! It was hard to pick just a few favorites.

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  2. HollyDecember 29, 2025 at 6:19 AM

    The Van Gogh is my fave in this batch!

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  3. Maria RineerDecember 29, 2025 at 6:46 AM

    I love all the bright colors and different fonts for your fun headings on the scrapbook pages. Really creative and they pop so nicely. Thanks for sharing these!

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  4. JoyceDecember 29, 2025 at 7:14 AM

    You did a lot of creating this year! So many pretty scrapbook pages that I love. Happy new year!

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  5. Sarah ShaneyfeltDecember 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM

    Gorgeous crafts this year! I really love the birthday card with the pop up! How special!

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  6. FitFoodieMeghaDecember 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM

    Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to recall beautiful times! The cards are also nice. Quite creative!

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  7. Kari December 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM

    I love all of these, Joanne. So much love and care goes into these. Your loved ones are lucky to have you. 💜

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  8. GinaDecember 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM

    I love all of this creativity!

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  9. Kim CarberryDecember 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM

    Your scrapbook pages are always brilliant and your cards are beautiful! Your sure did a lot of creating this year!

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  10. The Happy WhiskDecember 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM

    100 percent I can see how it is hard to pick faves. These are great though. Here's to a rockin' 2026. Cheers, Ivy.

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  11. MarshaDecember 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM

    I really love how you're able to remember an entire year through your scrapbook pages. I really wish that hobby was for me, but I just don't have that kind of creativity. Your cards are all so very special...anyone who receives one must feel very loved!

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  12. TammieDecember 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM

    I love that birthday card! What got you into creating these cards?

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    1. Joanne December 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM

      I started making handmade cards in high school and I never stopped!

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  13. Kim December 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM

    You are very talented, Joanne! They're all lovely.

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  14. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM

    I really think this pushes your creativity with these endeavors. I just love the cards, they are truly fabulous.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  15. Laura @ Our Grand LivesDecember 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM

    Wowza! Seeing so many of your creative projects in one place really shows how talented you are! As I was scrolling through, I kept thinking of what treasure each scrapbook page must be... each a lovely reminder of a special time in your lives. And the cards are truly gifts of love for each person who was lucky enough to receive one!

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  16. Leslie Roberts ClinganDecember 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM

    So many colorful, fun pages. Love the 'always take the scenic route' die cut. Did you make it? I could use it on my pages for our trip to Colorado. My sister and I had kind of gotten away from scrapbooking but we are back at it again with gusto.

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  17. nicole orriensDecember 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM

    I love the one of Vincent van Gogh especially. I always admire people who can scrapbook. I always get impatient.

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  18. MarilynDecember 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM

    I love that horseshow paper on the Kentucky page! That is my favorite :).

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    1. Joanne December 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM

      Isn't that adorable?! I knew I just had to use it for that.

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  19. EllibelleDecember 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM

    Such a beautiful assortment of cards, it would be so hard to choose a favorite from these. I do really love the fancy fold for Evan's birthday. Not sure why I always find fancy folds too complicated to make but they do make cards extra special! Such great scrapbook pages too for such great trips and hikes!
    So glad you linked up at my Year in Review post!

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    1. Joanne December 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM

      I rarely take the time to do any complicated fancy folds wither but they really do make them feel special!

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  20. NancyDecember 31, 2025 at 3:53 AM

    Wonderful cards! Have a fabulous New Years Eve!

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  21. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM

    So many beautiful creations, Joanne! Your talent never ceases to amaze me! I can't wait to see what you do in 2026!

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  22. JeanieJanuary 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM

    You've been so productive. And I love how many of your cards reflect your "real life." Happy New Year!

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  23. JayneJanuary 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM

    You are so creative! I love all of your beautiful designs. Happy New Year to you and yours, Joanne. 💕

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    1. Joanne January 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM

      Aw, thank you so much! Happy new year to you and yours as well, Jayne.

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  24. Handmade in IsraelJanuary 5, 2026 at 1:24 AM

    I know how hard it is to pick out favourites. So much care goes into each piece. You created some beautiful pages and cards in 2025.

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