THE 2 + 4 + GREETING, CARD LAYOUT - “GO TO” LAYOUT #3

Hi Stampers!

This month I am sharing four of my “go to” card layouts. Each layout is one I have used over and over with great results every time, and each one uses scraps! I call today’s layout 2 + 4 + Greeting, because it takes 2 pieces of patterned paper cut one size, 4 pieces plus a piece of cardstock (for the greeting) cut another size. Arrange the pieces on an A-2 card base, and you have a card! This, like many layouts can be made in either portrait or landscape orientation. Let’s look at the sample cards:

 

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THE 2 + 4 + GREETING, CARD LAYOUT

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE THE CARD

* Card Base - A-2 size. Cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score and fold at 4 1/4” or cut cardstock at 11”x 4 1/4” score and fold at 5 1/2” - your choice

* Patterned Paper - at least two designs - cut 2 at 1 1/4”x 1 1/4”  and cut 4 at 2 1/2” x 1 1/4”

* Greeting Piece - cut white or light colored cardstock at 2 1/2” x 1 1/4”

* Other - stamps, embellishments, adhesives, and other items to choose to complete your card

BASIC ARRANGEMENT 

(PORTRAIT)

BASIC ARRANGEMENT 

(LANDSCAPE)

PEARS & WISHES CARD

This is the basic layout in portrait orientation. I used one patterned paper for the smaller pieces, and another for the longer pieces, plus a piece of white cardstock for the greeting. The pear paper is directional, so I cut the horizontal piece with that in mind.

SUPPLIES I USED

(All supplies from Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

* Card Base - Basic Black cardstock

* Patterned Paper - Fruit Salad

* Stamp - Essential Elements (Waffle Flower)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Embellishment - Glistening Night Confetti (Pink & Main)

LOBSTER BIRTHDAY

This card features the basic arrangement for the landscape version of the layout. I changed thing up a bit by using 3 designs of patterned paper in stead of two. I also added that silly lobster for a focal image. 

SUPPLIES I USED

(All from Stampin’ Up!)

* Card Base - Summer Splash

* Patterned Paper - Friends of the Ocean

* Die - Ocean Friends

* Embellishment - Sunny Days Iridescent Dots

* Stamp - Zany Zebras (retired)

BANDANA BIRTHDAY

I changed things up a tiny bit on this card by using a matted greeting as opposed to stamping the greeting directly on the strip of cardstock.

SUPPLIES I USED

(Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.)

* Card Base - Basic White 

* Patterned Paper- Denim pattern (retired) Paisley pattern - Down on the Farm (Doodlebug)

* Other Cardstock - Misty Moonlight, Basic White 

* Stamp - Happy Birthday to You (retired)

* Ink - Misty Moonlight

* Dies - (Honeybee Stamps)

* Embellishment - Adhesive dots (retired)

DENIM & PRINTS BIRTHDAY

Once again I used three designs of patterned paper for this card. 

SUPPLIES I USED

(Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.)

* Card Base - Misty Moonlight cardstock 

* Patterned Paper - Denim pattern (retired) Paisley and Checked patterns- Down On the Farm (Doodlebug)

* Other Cardstock - Basic White

* Stamp - Zany Zebras (retired)

* Ink - Misty Moonlight

* Embellishments - Adhesive Backed Dots (retired)

REARRANGE THE STRIPS FOR A DIFFERENT LOOK

Try rearranging the pieces to come up with similar, yet different versions of the layout. These are two I came up with.

CHRISTMAS VERSIONS

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

(Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)

* Card Base - Granny Apple Green 

* Patterned Paper -  retired

* Other Cardstock - Basic White  Red & Green Foil, Silver Foil (retired)

* Stamp - Essential Elements (Waffle Flower)

* Ink - Poppy Parade 

SNOWFLAKE GREETINGS

SUPPLIES I USED

(Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)

* Card Base - Mint Macaron cardstock 

* Patterned Paper - HolidayPatterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Greeting Panel - Basic White cardstock 

* Stamps - Family Christmas (Waffle Flower)

* Ink -Mint Macaron - (retired)

* Embellishments - Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment (retired)

TODAY’S SAMPLE CARDS

That’s all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Check in next week for one more “go to” layout. Until next time . . . 

Stamp Happy!

Kim

THREE STRIPS CARD - ANOTHER “GO TO”LAYOUT

Hi Stampers!

Today I thought we would revisit a layout I use often. I call it the THREE STRIP LAYOUT.  It is easy to assemble, uses scraps of patterned paper as well as scraps of cardstock, plus the layout offers lots of options! The strips can be long or short and be used for either landscape or portrait orientation. The patterned paper can be layered with one mat or two. The three strips of patterned paper can be of the same design or  mix and match designs. All of these options make this a “go to” layout! Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

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THREE STRIPS CARD - ANOTHER ‘GO TO” LAYOUT

SUPPLIES FOR THE CARD

*A-2 Card Base (folded card measures 41/4” x 5 1/2”)

* Scraps of patterned paper - specific measurements are given below

* Larger scraps of cardstock -specific measurements are given below

* Inside Panel - white or light colored cardstock 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps, dies, inks, embellishments, adhesive, dimensionals, etc

LONG STRIPS VERSION

MEASUREMENTS FOR STRIPS AND LAYERS

PORTRAIT VERSION

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card base - A-2 size, Mint Macaron (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Other cardstock - Basic White and Early Espresso (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamps - Campology and Sweet Cupcakes (Stampin’ Up - retired)

* Ink - Early Espresso (Stampin’ Up!)

* Dies - Tree Lot Dies, Layering Ovals Dies (Stampin’ Up!- retired)

* Embellishments -  Adhesive Backed Metallic Dots (Stampin’ Up!)

* Adhesive and dimensionals  (instead of dimensionals I stacked the camper)

LANDSCAPE VERSION

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - A-2 size, Very Vanilla (Stampin’ Up!)

* Other cardstock- Misty Moonlight

* Patterned Paper - Let’s Go Fishing (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamps - Best Catch (Stampin’ Up!- retired). Simply Said (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Misty Moonlight

* Dies - Everyday Details (Stampin’ Up! -retired)

* Embellishments - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

SHORT STRIP VERSION

MEASUREMENTS FOR STRIPS AND LAYERS

LANDSCAPE VERSION

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - A-2, cardstock - Crumb Cake (Stampin’ Up!)

* Other Cardstock - Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper- (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Inside Panel -  wry Vanilla (Stampin’ Up!) - 5 1/4” x 4”

* Stamps Set - Outdoor BBQ (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Ink - Basic Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Gray Granite (Stampin’ Up)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

PORTRAIT VERSION

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - A-2, Copper Clay cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Other Cardstock - MistyMoonlight, Very Vanilla (Stampin’ Up!)

* Inside Panel - patterned paper 5 1/4” x 4” plus Very Vanilla -4 1/2” x 3 1/4” (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamps - Adventurous Sky and dies, Simple Said (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Misty Moonlight (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments -  Adhesive Backed Adhesive Dots (Stampin’Up!)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

CHRISTMAS VERSIONS

SNOWMAN CHEER

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base-  Balmy Blue cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Other Cardstock - Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Inside Panel - Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamp Set - Bubble Snowmen (Woodware Craft Collection), Holiday Cheer (Waffle Flower)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); BalmyBlue (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Balmy Blue, Pumpkin Pie (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Icicles (Picket Fences Studios)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

CHEERFUL DEER

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Cherry Cobbler cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Other Cardstock - Garden Green and Very Vanilla (Stampin’ Up!)

* Patterned Paper (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Inside Panel- Very Vanilla cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamps - Reindeer  and die (Crafter’s Companion)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Garden Green (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Real Red, Basic Black,Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Ivory (Stampin’ Up!)

* Dies - Everyday Details (Stampin’ Up! -retired)

* Embellishment - Pops of Color - Snowflake (Scrapbook.com)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

OTHER POSTS ABOUT THIS CARD LAYOUT

To view more samples of the Three Strips Layout click  HERE and HERE and HERE.

That’s all for today. Thanks for stopping by! Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

AN EASY GO TO CARD LAYOUT FOR ALL OCCASIONS

 Hi Stampers!

Today, I am sharing one of my go to card layouts. It is quick, easy, and versatile! This layout is also great for using up some paper scraps. Start with an A-2 card base, add a 5 1/4” x 4” mat, two different sizes of patterned paper,  a sentiment and / or a focal image, and finish it off with embellishments of choice! There are so many options for changing up this layout; use cardstock or patterned paper for the mat, run the mat through an embossing folder, or  leave out the mat! The pieces of patterned paper can be matted, embossed, stamped on, and more! As with all card layouts, this one works with whatever cardstock, papers, stamps, and embellishments you have on hand! Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

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AN EASY GO TO CARD LAYOUT FOR ANY OCCASION

THE CARD LAYOUT

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO CREATE THE CARD

* Card Base - cardstock cut A-2 size - portrait orientation

* Mat - cardstock or patterned paper cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Strips - patterned paper, 2 pieces cut 1 at1 1/2” x 5” and 1 piece cut at 2” x 41/4”

* Stamps, inks, die cuts, Embellishments, and other items needed to finish the card.

NOTE - For placement of patterned papers, view the chart above and my sample cards

NOTE 2 - Many times, in place of dimensionals or foam tape I stack my die cuts (sentiments and / or images). I just cut out extras of the same shape and glue them together with the stamped image or sentiment die cuts on top. Then I adhere it to the card with either liquid glue or tape runner.

BIRTHDAY BLUES CARD

This card is a great representation of why I like this layout. Coordinate the patterned papers either by color or design, then coordinate an embossing folder design with one of the patterned papers. Add a greeting and embellishments, and the card is good to go!

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - cardstock Pool Party (Stampin’ Up!)

* Layer - cardstock Lost Lagoon (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embossing Folder - Scripty (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Patterned Papers - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamps - Simply Said (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)

* Dies - Nested Essentials (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Gingham Black & White Ribbon, Classic Matte Dots (both Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Other - dimensionals

BIRTHDAY PLAIDS CARDS

This is a more masculine version of the card layout. I love the wood grain paper and the large die cut greeting!

SUPPLIES I USED 

* Card Base - cardstock - Basic Gray (Stampin’ Up!)

* Layer - Gray Granite (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embossing Folder - Forever Plaid (Stampin’ Up!)

* Pattern Papers - (Stampin’ Up! - Retired)

* Greeting - Basic Gray and Gray Granite cardstock; Die - Happy Birthday (Pink & Main)

* Embellishment - Classic Matte Dots (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY CARD

I love the pops of green that break up the monochromatic colors of this card. Note the floral patterned paper and the design from the embossing folder are not identical, but similar enough they complement one another.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - cardstock - Petal Pink (Stampin’ Up!)

*Layer - Cardstock - Calypso Coral (Stampin’ Up!)

*Embossing Folder - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Patterned Papers - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Greeting - cardstock - Basic White (Stampin’ Up!) Mint Macaron (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamps - Flowering Cactus and dies (Stampin’ Up! - retired); Round We Go(Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Calypso Coral, Petal Pink (Stampin’ Up!) Mint Macaron (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Dies - Stylish Shapes Dies - (Stampin’ Up!)

* Other - dimensionals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHICKS

This card was so much fun to create. Instead of using a cardstock mat layer, I used a third patterned paper design. The red dots really dress up the card.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - cardstock - So Saffron (Stampin’ Up - retired)

* Layer and Patterned Paper - Down On the Farm (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)

* Stamps - Hey Chick, Hey Birthday Chick plus dies (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Dies - Layering Ovals Dies (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Greeting Cardstock - Basic White, Real Red (Stampin’ Up!)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Color Lifter (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Red Adhesive Dots (no clue - possibly Concord & Ninth - Poppy Enamel Dots)

* Other - dimensionals

BIRTHDAY GULL CARD

This card is another example of the patterned paper and embossing folder being designs being very similar. I matted the patterned papers either on coordinating cardstock I stamped the shell images on the brown patterned papers to create a bit more interest.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - cardstock Pool Party

* Layer and Patterned Papers - (Stampin’ Up! - retired); Mats - Crumb Cake and Pool Party (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embossing Folder - Soft Waves (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamps - Friendly Seagulls (Stampin’ Up!); Big Day, Best Day (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Greeting - Cardstock - Very Vanilla (Stampin’ Up!); Paper - same as the strip

* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Color Lifter (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Rhinestones Basic Jewels (Stampin’ Up!) I colored then with alcohol markers

EASY LAYOUT CARDS

This layout is very easy to create, uses scrap papers, and is very versatile. I hope you give it a try, and it becomes one of your go to layouts too!

And here is my Christmas version:

HOLLY SEASON CARDS

As you might know by now, this year I will feature at least one Christmas card with each post. My goal is to have a nice stash of Christmas card come November! It is never too late (or early)to join me. Yes, once again there are two cards! They are opposites, and went together so quickly, because I cut all the pieces at the same time.

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - cardstock Poppy Parade, Soft Sea Foam, and Basic White (Stampin’ Up)

* Patterned Paper - Snow Pine Lodge (Simple Stories)

* Embossing Folder - Eyelet (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamps- Winter Woods, Itty Bitty Christmas, Sending Cheer (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Dies - Nested Essentials (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Garden Green (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishment - Red adhesive dots (Possibly Concord & Ninth - Poppy Enamel Dots)

And here is one more sample - a Valentine Card . . .

HAPPY HEART DAY CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - cardstock - Pink Pirouette (Stampin’ Up!- retired)

* Mat - cardstock -   Pool Party (Stampin’ Up! - retired) 

* Embossing Folder -  ? (Sizzix) I’ve had it for a very long time!

* Patterned Paper - Love Notes (Echo Park)

* Cardstock for Images - Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamps - Smitten & dies (Photoplay); Bee MyValentine (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Real Red (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends - Pink Pirouette (retired), Real Red, Flirty Flamingp. Bubble Bath, Pool Party(Stampin’ Up!)

That is all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim