This is a simple fun-fold card I taught at a recent Mystery Stamping evening. You can create your own very easily, with any Designer Series Paper you have on hand! I think this fold works especially well with papers that have a continuous design, such as New Horizons – you’ll see why as I show…
Here’s a fun fancy-fold card that is so quick and easy to do! You will need: Cardbase: 4 ¼ x 5 ½” Same colour cardstock: 4 ¼ x 11” Designer Series Papers:(2 pcs) 1 ¼ x 4”(2 pcs) 1 ½ x 4” Contrasting cardstock:(2 pcs) 1 ¾ x 4”3 ¼ x 4” White cardstock: 3…
This card design, inspired by Susan Greene, is a great one to help you use your stash! You’ll need the following cuts of cardstock and DSP: Cardbase: 8 ½ x 5 ½”, scored in the centreCardstock, the same colour as the cardbase: 5 ¼ x 1”2 x 4”2 ¼ x 2 ¾” Designer Series Paper:5…
This is a fun layout that you can make easily with two sheets of 6 x 6″ Designer Series Paper. The cuts are simple and the cards come together really quickly, making it perfect for multiples! Here are the measurements you’ll need:Four cardbases: 8 ½ x 5 ½”, scored in the centreTwo pieces of 6…
This double-pocket card is perfect for giving a small gift, and can be created from one sheet of Designer Series Paper, cut to 8 ½ x 11”! Start by scoring your DSP at 4 ¼ and 5 ½” as shown below. In the top right corner, measure 3” down from the top and 3” in…
This criss-cross gatefold card is a lot of fun, and you can decorate it any way you like. Read below to see how it’s done! Here are the measurements:Cardbase: 8 ½ x 5 ½”, scored parallel to the short side at 2 ⅛” from each sideThree pieces cardstock 3 ½ x 1 ½” (can be…
“This paper is so pretty, I can’t possibly use it!” Does that sound familiar? I used to think that way, but now I am allll about using up my beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP). That’s because I discovered two important facts (and yes, I learned them both the hard way!). First, it is MUCH harder…