Hi Stampers!
It is the middle of November. Thanksgiving is coming next week, and Christmas is around the corner! If you still need an idea for your Holiday cards today’s card layout just might be for you! The layout lets patterned papers do the work. Add a greeting, a few embellishments, and you have a pretty card. This layout uses 3 pieces of patterned paper- and yes, they can be scraps, a card base, an inside layer, a greeting, and embellishments (optional). Let’s take a look at the sample cards:
VIDEO
A QUICK LAYOUT THAT SHOWS OFF
PRETTY HOLIDAY PAPERS
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card Base - A-2 - cut cardstock at 8 1/2’ x 5 1/2” score and fold at 4 1/4” or 11”x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 5 1/2”.
* Inside Panel - white or light colored cardstock 5 1/4” x 4” (optional)
* Patterned Paper - 3 coordinating designs; cut 1 at 5 1/8” x 1 1/2”, cut 1 at 2 1/4” x 1 3/4” and cut 1 more at 2 1/4” x 3 1/4”.
* Ink, stamps, cardstock, dies, embellishments, adhesives, and other items needed to finish the card
WHAT TO DO
* Prepare card base, go over fold with bone folder
* Adhere the pieces of patterned paper to the front of the card base as shown in the diagram below. Do the best you can to leave an even border around the pieces of paper along the tops, bottoms, and sides.
* Stamp sentiment and / or images on inside panel and adhere to inside of card.
* Stamp greeting and add to card front.
* Add embellishments.
LAYOUT MEASUREMENTS AND PLACEMENT
The card front measures 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. Be sure to take care when cutting directional papers. Place the patterned pieces on the card base leaving an even border on all sides.
NOTE - You can change the placement of the paper pieces, and the orientation of the card for different looks.
CHRISTMAS WISHES
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Basic Beige, Basic White
* Patterned Papers - Simple VintageYuletide (Simple Stories)
* Stamps - Pine Tree Trimmings, Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)
* Ink - Real Red
* Dies - Deckled Circles (retired)
* Embellishments - Glitter Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Adhesive, foam tape
BLESSED WISHES
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Basic White, Berry Sensation (Bazzill Paper)
* Patterned Paper - Simple Vintage Yuletide (Simple Stories), Christmas Spectacular (49 & Market)
* Stamps - Pine TreeTrimmings, Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)
* Ink - Cherry Cobbler
* Dies - Everyday Details (retired)
* Embellishments - (retired)
* Adhesive, foam tape
HOLIDAY HOME GREETINGS
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron (retired)
* Patterned Paper - Nutcracker Pattern Collection (Scrapbook.com)
* Stamps - Framed & Festive (retired)
* Ink - Mint Macaron
* Dies - Stylish Shapes; Layering Circles (retired)
* Embellishments - Crafty Things Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Adhesive, foam tape
HOLIDAY JOY
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Basic White, Powdered Pink (retired)
* Patterned Paper - Nutcracker Pattern Collection (Scrapbook.com)
* Stamps - Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)
* Ink - Mint Macaron
* Dies - Scalloped CircleLayering Dies (retired)
* Embellishments - Say Cheese Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Adhesive and foam tape
RETRO CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate
* Patterned Paper - Oh Christmas Tree (Reminisce)
* Stamps - Festive Friends, Warm & Toasty (retired)
* Ink - Poppy Parade
* Dies - Marquee Designs (Whimsy Stamps)
* Embellishments - Rhinestone Basic Jewels
* Adhesive and foam tape
VIDEO CARDS
SNOW MAN KISSES
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Highland Heather, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - Snow Much Fun (Doodlebug Designs)
* Stamps - Framed & Festive (retired), Snowman Kisses & dies (Sunny Studios)
* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Highland Heather; Stampin’ Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink, Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather
* Punch - Three Banner Punch
* Embellishments - Snow Swirl (Buttons Galore)
* Adhesive, Foam 1mm squares (Scrapbook.com)
JOLLY HOLLY WISHES
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Designs)
* Stamps - Frame & Festive (retired)
* Ink - Real Red
* Embellishments - Say Cheese Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Adhesive, Foam Squares (Scrapbook.com)
QUICK LAYOUT CARDS
There you go! This layout is quick and easy, shows off pretty patterned papers (scraps work well), and just needs a greeting. I used the same version of this layout for all the sample cards, but the video cards demonstrate how you can easily change the orientation of the card, or reverse the positions of the paper left to right, or switch the positions of the two 2 1/4” wide pieces for even more variations. It is the perfect layout for last minute Christmas cards, or cards for any occasion! Why not grab your patterned papers and give it a try? Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
NOTE - I use mostly Stampin’ Up!®️ products. Some are retired, and noted as such. Products from other companies are also noted as such. I provide my supply lists as a reference only. I encourage you to use the supplies you have on hand to create your versions of these projects.
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